text: The focus of Counseling in Schools with Culturally Diverse Populations is on preparing counselors who will be able to assure students of culturally diverse backgrounds access to appropriate services and opportunities that promote maximum development. Counseling students will be expected to conduct self-examination of their personal values, attitudes, and beliefs regarding cultural diversity in the schools. Counseling techniques will be explored which foster the interest of culturally diverse students in careers that have been traditionally limited or closed. Also emphasized will be small group and classroom activities which enhance self-esteem and cultural awareness, and develop acceptance and appreciation of cultural diversity. These studies will provide an understanding of the cultural context of relationships, and issues and trends in a multicultural and diverse society related to such factors as culture, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation, mental and physical characteristics, education, family values, religious and spiritual values, socioeconomic status and unique characteristics of individuals, couples, families, ethnic groups, and communities.


The dawn of the Keurig has made getting your morning cup of coffee faster and more efficient than ever before. Now, that same phenomenon can happen with Jell-O shots.
The Jevo is an automated Jell-O shot maker, marketed as being able to create 20 Jell-O shots in just 10 minutes. College party houses everywhere rejoice: a new, drunken dawn is on the horizon.
The machine is being marketed mostly to bars, because, you know, regular consumers probably don't need 20 Jell-O shots every 10 minutes. It is currently available for pre-order.
The Jevo can also be used to chill shots that aren't made of Jell-O, in case you don't have a refrigerator or something.
Jell-O shots — once the most painfully long way to pregame — now made easy.


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Despite a predicted contraction in luxury vehicle sales in 2002, as well as an estimated 8 percent drop in overall vehicle sales, Lexus in 2002 will outperform its record year, Dennis Clements, the brand's top U.S. executive, told The Wall Street Journal
in an interview.
Clements said he had no specific numbers, but of
the 223,983 vehicles Lexus sold in 2001, he said "we'll do better than that."
According to Clements, the luxury market will contract slightly to 1.62 million vehicles in 2002 from the estimated 1.67 million vehicles sold in 2001.
Meanwhile overall U.S. light vehicle sales will fall in 2002 to 15.8 million units from 17.18 million in 2001, according to the predictions of industry analysts.


“Sounding the Deep: Words and Music Inspired by Nature”
with Hermitage Fellows Jessica Huang and Scott Lee
Presented in partnership with Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast
Scott Lee’s Hermitage Residency generously sponsored by Steve and Dale Adler
Friday, May 6 at 6:30pm
Hermitage Beach (entrance at 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood, Florida 34223)
Registration is required. $5 per person.
Award-winning playwright Jessica Huang, whose theatrical work explores the prospect of a future impacted by the world’s changing climate shares selections of her latest work surrounded by the fragile beauty of Florida’s coastline. Contemporary classical composer Scott Lee grew up exploring that coastline near Weedon Island – a magical and mysterious place that has helped to inspire his latest album, Through the Mangrove Tunnels. Listen to selections of Lee’s music as he shares stories about the environment that inspired it.
Hermitage Fellow Jessica Huang is a playwright based in New York, originally from Minnesota. In addition to her Hermitage Fellowship, Huang is the inaugural recipient of the 4 Seasons Residency; the 2019 resident playwright at Chance Theater; a 2018 MacDowell Fellow; and a three-time Playwrights’ Center Fellow. Her work includes The Paper Dreams of Harry Chin (2018 Barry and Bernice Stavis Award, 2017 Kilroy’s List), Mother of Exiles (2020 Rosa Parks Playwriting Award, 2020 Paul Stephen Lim Playwriting Award, 2020 Kendeda Prize Finalist), Transmissions in Advance of the Second Great Dying, and Purple Cloud. She has commissions with Manhattan Theater Club, TimeLine Theater Company, Audible, Theater Masters, History Theater, and Theater Mu. She is a graduate of the Playwrights Program at Juilliard.
Contemporary classical composer and Hermitage Fellow Scott Lee writes concert music infused with the visceral sounds of popular music. Lee has worked with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, North Carolina Symphony, Portland Symphony Orchestra, Symphony in C, the JACK Quartet, yMusic, Da Capo Chamber Players, Deviant Septet, chatterbird, ShoutHouse, and pop artist Ben Folds. Recent commissions include the Tanglewood Music Center, Aspen Music Festival, Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, loadbang, Baltimore Classical Guitar Society, and the Raleigh Civic Symphony. Active as a music educator, Lee is Assistant Professor of Composition at the University of Florida School of Music. Lee earned a PhD in Composition at Duke University, mentored by Scott Lindroth and Steve Jaffe. Lee also holds degrees from the Peabody Institute and Vanderbilt University.


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Mustang’s May 5, 2021 letter to the CPA is patently false and without any basis. Representatives of the Town of Hideout categorically deny any wrong doing. Mustang’s statement regarding the Town are false and inflammatory.
We have become aware of a letter to the HOA which the Town had no involvement in procuring or releasing.
We are dismayed by unwarranted lawsuits and letters disparaging the Town. The Town again denies any wrong doing related to Mr. Martino’s letter of May 7, 2021. This vendetta against the Town is unfounded and unfortunate.


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Background: A reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatographic method is developed for quantitative analysis of methylprednisolone sodium succinate (MPSS) in nanoparticles.Method: An ACE 5AQ column (4.6 × 210 mm, 5 µm, Advanced Chromatography Technologies) was used as stationary phase and phosphate buffered saline (PBS, pH 7.4): acetonitrile (70:30 v/v) at a flowrate of 1.5 mL min-1 was used as mobile phase. The retention time of MPSS was around 5 min. The UV detection was performed at 243 nm. The proposed method was precise, accurate, and linear over the concentration range of analysis (1-100 µg mL-1, R2=0.9999) with a limit of detection and a limit of quantification of 0.03 and 0.12 µg mL-1, respectively. Result: No interference was observed from the nanoparticle formulation ingredients. The method validated was applied for the analysis of MPSS in-vitro release samples of polycaprolactone (PCL) nanoparticles.
Keywords: Methylprednisolone sodium succinate, HPLC, validation, nanoparticles, pharmaceuticals.

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Download and read online The Fraud Rule in the Law of Letters of Credit A Comparative Study in PDF and EPUB "Dr. Gao finds the best provisions and practices in respect of the fraud rule in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, and applies these standards to the reformulation of the fraud rule in the PRC. In the process be surveys the entire field of the fraud rule in the law of letters of credit in its substantive aspects, thus going deeper than mere banking law analyses and revealing, for the benefit of jurists everywhere, the fundamental legal issues that must underlie all sound judicial reasoning in the area. In more practical terms, this approach also allows judges to meet their essential responsibility - that of giving an answer when a case is put before them - with the widest and best possible degree of discernment."--BOOK JACKET.
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Download and read online The WTO and the Doha Round in PDF and EPUB The appointment of Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi as Director-General of the World Trade Organization in 2002 reflects the changing power realities within the WTO. Coupled to this is the growing sense among developing countries that they have been cheated in the way the Uruguay Round commitments have been implemented and a return to unilateralism by the U.S.. The world trading system thus stands at a crossroads. The success of the current Doha Round of trade negotiations hangs in the balance. This volume examines various ways in which the WTO might be reformed or improved and the chances of success in the Doha Round thus enhanced. The WTO has an important role to play in managing globalisation so that its benefits are shared far more equally among individuals than is today the case. This challenge must be met if we are not to slide backwards into a less interdependent, and far poorer, world. Among the specific issues researched and analysed here are: the U.S.-led return to a unilateralist and interventionist approach to global problems; the importance of the rules-based WTO system to developing nations as a crucial alternative to power politics; the failure to achieve enhanced access to developed world markets for agricultural products, textiles, clothing, and footwear; the relevance of GATS and TRIPS to the developing world; internal WTO governance issues, including the important role of the Secretariat as negotiator and mediator; the implementation phase of the dispute settlement understanding; the continuing resistance to linking trade and environment; the place of human rights in the international trading system; and the likely impact of the double scourge of AIDS and terrorism on flows of trade, capital, people, and knowledge. It will quickly be observed that this book represents an approach to world trade theory that will not be welcome in all circles. Yet few will deny its enormous value as a 'reality check.' No concerned policy maker, official or academic can afford to ignore it.
Download and read online Economic Development Through World Trade in PDF and EPUB Increased participation in world trade is typically seen as the key to rapid economic growth and development. Since this work examines trade and development from the point of view of developing countries, it provides a rare opportunity to understand - and benefit from - the perspectives of the developing world. Developing nations comprise two-thirds of the membership of the World Trade Organization (WTO) so a work produced by an array of experts from those countries provides an important window on the intersection of trade and development. Since many of the topics covered in the work describe on-going progress in the WTO's "development" or Doha Round, the book also helps readers to understand the context, issues and results of this important round of international trade negotiations.
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Download and read online Sapiens in PDF and EPUB ** The global phenomenon** ** The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller ** ** The New York Times Top Ten Bestseller ** Planet Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it. Us. We are the most advanced and most destructive animals ever to have lived. What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens? In this bold and provocative book, Yuval Noah Harari explores who we are, how we got here and where we’re going. Sapiens is a thrilling account of humankind’s extraordinary history – from the Stone Age to the Silicon Age – and our journey from insignificant apes to rulers of the world ‘It tackles the biggest questions of history and of the modern world, and it is written in unforgettably vivid language. You will love it!’ Jared Diamond, author of Guns, Germs and Steel 'Unbelievably good. Jaw dropping from the first word to the last' Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2 Yuval’s follow up to Sapiens, Homo Deus, is available now. For more, visit www.ynharari.com
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Download and read online Principles Definitions and Model Rules of European Private Law in PDF and EPUB The Draft of a Common Frame of Reference (DCFR) is based in part on a revised version of the Principles of European Contract Law (PECL) and contains Principles, Definitions and Model Rules of European Private Law. A year ago, an interim outline edition of the Draft Common Frame of Reference (DCFR) was published by sellier. european law publishers (Germany). It covered the books on contracts and other juridical acts, obligations and corresponding rights, certain specific contracts, and non-contractual obligations. One purpose of the text was to provide material for a possible "political" Common Frame of Reference (CFR) which was called for by the European Commission's Action Plan on a More Coherent European Contract Law of January 2003. Now available for the first time is the final outline edition of the DCFR. This final outline edition covers major new topics and includes a revised and expanded list of definitions. This revision of the interim outline edition takes public discussion into account and also contains an additional section on the principles underlying the model rules. In late 2009, the six-volume full edition of the DCFR, including all comments and notes, will be published.

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Brig. Gen. (res.) Yitzhak Pundak is celebrating his hundredth birthday. Pundak was the commander of the 53rd Battalion of the Givati Brigade in the War of Independence and went on to supervise the establishment of the Armored Corps. He was also Ambassador in Tanzania and a founder of Arad.In an interview on IDF Radio, Pundak confirmed that forces under his command razed Arab villages in 1948. “My conscience is at ease with that, because if we hadn't done so, then there would be no state by now. There would be a million more Arabs,” he said.Asked why he still finds it so important to lecture to soldiers, at his advanced age, he explained: "Just like in 1948, the country is in a state of danger – and if the Jews do not fight as we did in the War of Independence, the state is in danger.” He predicted that if a war breaks out again, Jews will be capable of the same kind of self-sacrifice as in 1948....
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There was The Brittany Murphy Story, dubbed a “colossal mess” by reviewers.The Biggest Bombs of 2014: ‘Sex Tape,’ Mariah Carey’s Vocals, ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and More|Kevin Fallon|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Brittany Mostiller had just turned 23 years old when she found out she was pregnant again.Women Share Their Secret Abortion Stories For 1 in 3 Campaign|Brandy Zadrozny|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On Nov. 1, when Brittany ends her short but productive life, I will be thanking God for her remarkable and courageous example.
Not everyone has the resources to uproot themselves and move to a "right to die" state, as Brittany and her family have done.
Early this year, Brittany Maynard, a vibrant and active 29-year-old newlywed, began getting debilitating headaches.
In the pediment of the west doorway is the finest heraldic sculpturing that the Middle Ages of Brittany produced.The Argosy|Various
The story which the paintings tell still endures in Brittany.
It was Brittany; the first respectable catch of the year had changed this garrulous Irish hamlet into a hamlet of Brittany.Last Words|Stephen Crane
Certainly not, if one is in Paris and the other in Lower Brittany.Sophisms of the Protectionists|Frederic Bastiat
Included therein are the dairying and horse-raising district of northern Brittany and the dairying regions of Jura and Savoy.


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Huckleberry Pie with Almond Bark, already colored and just waiting to be made into a card. Too bad I didn't remember to highlight some of the latest and greatest digis just released at Fresh Brewed Designs!!! You can find them HERE, under the Hot out of the Press Digis heading. I've been on a red, white, and blue kick lately, guess the holiday put me in a patriotic mood. Join in with us this week for our 98th Fresh Brewed Challenge!!!

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Undercover C.I.A. agent Sonni Griffith (Wesley Snipes) travels alone to Romania to expose an arms dealer and stop the sale of a nuclear weapon. When the arms dealer is tipped off to Griffith's identity, he lands himself in prison...but is quickly released by the C.I.A. only to be given a new mission: to escort a beautiful Russian woman named Nadia (Silvia Colloca) back to the United States.
Griffith soon learns that strong-willed Nadia is being hunted by the very arms dealer that he intended to destroy, but this evil dealer will stop at nothing to get the information out of Nadia that he needs: the location of the $30 million she has hidden that will buy him a nuclear bomb. As the leak within the C.I.A. continues to expose the location and identity of Griffith and Nadia, they must fight the arms dealers to the death to save themselves and the world!
Togo (i/ˈtoʊɡoʊ/), officially the Togolese Republic (French:République Togolaise), is a country in West Africa bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. It extends south to the Gulf of Guinea, where its capitalLomé is located. Togo covers 57,000 square kilometres (22,000sqmi), making it one of the smallest countries in Africa, with a population of approximately 7.5 million.
From the 11th to the 16th century, various tribes entered the region from all directions. From the 16th century to the 18th century, the coastal region was a major trading center for Europeans in search of slaves, earning Togo and the surrounding region the name "The Slave Coast". In 1884, Germany declared Togoland a protectorate. After World War I, rule over Togo was transferred to France. Togo gained its independence from France in 1960.

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Low Country Cottage Style White Wood Dining Room Furniture Set Liberty
Item #: 79-CD-O5RLS
The chic aesthetics and two-tone finish of the Low Country Casual Dining Set create a cozy gathering space in your home. Made from rubberwood solids, clean, crisp lines define this transitionally styled collection, which is perfect for a country decor.
The laidback character of the collection is highlighted by the dining table, which has a rectangular top in Suntan Bronze finish. Turned legs in Linen Sand tone contrast the Suntan Bronze top beautifully while giving it ample support. The table includes one 18 inch butterfly leaf, which is convenient to expand the table top. Self-storing, the butterfly leaf easily makes space for more seating.
The stylish charm of the table is matched by the six slat back side-chairs, which feature spindle legs and comfortable seats.
The Napoleon back chairs may be interchanged with windsor back side-chairs to change up the style.
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Black Student Protests Force Resignation of University of Missouri’s Tim Wolfe
Written by WURD Radio on November 9, 2015
After months of complaints about overt racial discrimination on the campuses of the University of Missouri, Black student groups have succeeded in forcing the resignation of Tim Wolfe, the university system president. His resignation is effective immediately.
The last several weeks have seen major protests and sit-ins by student groups, and even a hunger strike by a graduate student-activist named Jonathan Butler. Tensions peaked over the weekend when nearly three dozen of the school’s Black football players announced that they would not participate in any team activities until Wolfe resigned or was removed from his post.
By Sunday night, reports surfaced of graduate student groups planning walkouts, and the Missouri Students Association – made up of the 27,000 undergraduates at the system’s Columbia campus – submitted a letter to the Missouri System Board of Curators calling for Wolfe’s resignation.
In a televised speech, Wolfe took responsibility for the poor handling of racist incidents within the university’s network of campuses, and for declining to speak directly to protestors.


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Why Men Skim Stones-An Illustrated A-Z of Modern Man – Ex Shop Display
Chris Windle provides an amusing and indispensable insight into why men do the things they do. Here, finally, is a guide that tackles the big questions: why do male friends express their affection by subjecting each other to casual acts of violence? Why is it common for a man to have more of an idea of what he might do in the event of a zombie apocalypse, than what he might buy his mother for Christmas? If you’ve ever been dumbfounded when faced with a man who would rather talk to an inanimate object than read the instruction booklet, this is the book for you. Why Men Skim Stones is a compendium of oddness which, by offering explanations for man’s often bizarre behavior, seeks to promote tolerance and understanding. This is a book that could save relationships, smooth family life, or provide much needed reassurance for any man seeking to better understand his own actions.
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Leisure Activities Help the Brain Stay Sharp
Source: Tufts University
February 25, 2002
Research has shown that keeping your brain intellectually “active” may provide some protection against Alzheimer’s disease. But what about less intellectual pursuits, like taking a walk or visiting with friends? Could they also protect your brain? It’s possible, according to a study published recently in the journal Neurology.
Focusing on the leisurely life
While previous studies have found intellectual activities, such as career-related and educational work, to be associated with a lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease, few studies have looked at the potential effect of leisurely pursuits on brain health. So researchers in New York set out to do just that. They recruited a group of 1,772 older men and women with no clinical signs of dementia, and asked them how often they participated in any one of 13 leisure activities. The choices ranged from physical activities such as walking and participating in an exercise class, to social activities such as playing cards, listening to music, and going to movies. The researchers then tracked the participants for up to 7 years, noting those who developed dementia during that time.
The results showed that those with a high participation in leisure activities were 38% less likely than others in the study to develop dementia. This effect held even after the researchers factored in other things, like occupation and health limitations, known to affect risk of dementia. The activities most strongly associated with lower risk were walking, visiting with friends, and going to movies or restaurants.
It can’t be said for sure why high participation in leisure activities was associated with a lower risk for dementia in this study. The researchers speculate that participating in leisure activities may give people a “reserve” that allows their brain to stay sharp for a longer period of time before symptoms of dementia set in. It’s also possible, say the authors, that the constant thought that goes into all kinds of activity, even leisure pursuits, helps the brain to function properly.
It’s important to note that low participation in leisure activities may not reflect increased risk of dementia. These people may perhaps have already had the beginnings of dementia, and that impeded their ability to participate in leisure activities.
While further research is needed to confirm and expand upon these results, this study is evidence that living a life rich in both intellectual and leisurely pursuits may be good for both physical and mental well being.
- Influence of leisure activity on the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease. N. Scarmeas, G. Levy, M-X. Tang, et al., Neurology, 2001, vol. 57, pp. 2236–2242

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Perth’s forest playground and located within a stones throw of the metro area, there is plenty to see and do in John Forrest National Park, ranging from short visits to keep the kids entertained to a full day of exploring trails.
With a rich history that extends back to the late 1800s, it remains a favourite area for Perth locals to explore and get their fix of nature on the weekends.
What is it?
John Forrest National Park was the first national park designated in Western Australia (and the second in the whole country) and at 2700 hectares, is an important area of bushland in an ever developing city. Originally called Greenmount National Park, the name was changed in 1947 to honour the first premier of Western Australia.
With the Eastern Railway dividing the park up until the 1960s, it is unsurprising to find a great deal of railway history located within the park. Many of the famous sites are related to the old railway line that is no longer operational including the Instagram favourite Swan View Tunnel and Old Hovea Train Station.
Where is it?
Conveniently located on the edge of the Darling Scarp and 30km from the heart of the city, take Great Eastern Highway up into the hills and follow the signs onto Park Road.
The main parking area is next to the John Forrest Tavern with plenty of bays available. Most of the major attractions are within walking distance of the tavern and there is plenty of information here to guide you.
Entry into the park will incur the national park fee ($15 per vehicle at the time of writing) but if you plan on visiting more than a couple of national parks a year then it is worth investing in an annual pass ($120 per year but RAC members get a discount on that).
What To Do:
John Forrest National Park is a nature lovers dream with plenty of walk trails of all lengths to explore and a number of natural features to admire along the way. The big hike in the area is the Eagle View Walk Trail and at 15km long, it’s a great half-day adventure. With lovely views of the Swan Coastal Plain, waterfalls to explore and some excellent Wandoo forest, this is often rated as one of the best in Perth.
Smaller trails take you to different locations that can be found along the Eagle View Walk Trail including National Park Falls and Hovea Falls. A small trail away from the main car park loops around Glen Brook Dam and is a nice place to escape to for a picnic.
As mentioned before the Swan View Tunnel is a cool place to visit and although it can be reached by a side trail off the Eagle View Walk Trail, it is best experienced on a mountain bike as part of the 42km Railway Reserve Heritage Trail that loops around the hills on either side of Great Eastern Highway. The trail runs right through the park and is a great way to see the hills (along with being a great workout).
What Not To Do:
Being a national park unfortunately dogs are not allowed so you will be turned away if you turn up with your four legged friend.
Dieback has already started to spread within the park so make sure you wash your shoes before and after your visit to stop this devastating fungus. I recommend leaving a brush and spray bottle of diluted methylated spirits in your car if you do a lot of hiking in Western Australia.
Sadly the old John Forrest Tavern (and its lay-about kangaroos) has closed to make way for more better overall amenities at the park. The John Forrest National Park Improvement Project commenced in 2023, with significant funding from the government enhancing the area with increased accessibility, cafe and more.
About the author:
Mark (The Life of Py) is a Perth based outdoor enthusiast that loves exploring the trails of Western Australia in his free time. When he isn’t out taking photos he is busy planning the next adventure. See more of his content HERE.


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Accommodation is a major issue for every tourist. Your enjoyment is doubled if you get a nice destination at an affordable price. Your entire travel experience is filled with great memories if you find a place you like in a foreign country. Each tourist destination fully takes care of suitable accommodation for visitors. The United States is a country that offers great measures to address this major traveler concern.
In every corner of this country you will find hotels and resorts ranging from luxurious to simple. All major cities are home to world-famous hotel chains. Some of them are the best example of the excellence of modern architecture. Cities like New York, Los Angels, Las Vegas and many more never make it hard for you to find the hotels you are interested in and love. Hotel chains such as Hyatt and Hilton are listed in the US.
Travelers on a tour of US cities are not looking for an affordable hotel with many modern amenities. Regardless of the type of location, you will find the type of accommodation that suits the location and your preferences as well as availability. For example, the beach attraction has several gorgeous beach resorts and waterfront hotels. Wonderful accommodations in the heart of the city make your travel even easier. All hotels are great in terms of room, space, location, size and architecture.

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After a successful start to the season, it’s time for Alaskan skiers to take a holiday break from competition.
The top World Cup skiers will still be preparing for the Tour de Ski while others will get ready for U.S. Nationals. Meanwhile, juniors have prep racing and the Junior Nationals in Fairbanks to look forward to.
The grueling seven-stage Tour de Ski begins Dec. 31 in Val Mustair, Switzerland, and ends January 8 in Val di Fiemme, Italy. Alaska will be represented by Rosie Brennan, Gus Schumacher, Hunter Wonders and Scott Patterson.
After a tough start to the World Cup upon missing key races in Lillehammer, Norway, due to illness, Brennan finished Period 1 on a high note by placing third in a 20-kilometer freestyle interval start on Saturday in Davos, Switzerland. She’s now ranked 12th in the World Cup overall standings.
FISCrossCountry: JESSIE BACK ON TOP 🇺🇸🔝
Yesterday she was second, but today there was nothing to do with the American sunshine ☀
Ingvild Flugstad Østberg was back on the podium, and took the second place 👊 Rosie Brennan secured the third place!#f… pic.twitter.com/ZoUmbtLxbT
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“I love the course here and love skiing at altitude so I had some confidence that I could find a steady pace and hold it,” Brennan emailed to multiple media outlets. “I did all I could to push the downhill on the last lap which just barely snuck me on the podium. It was great to share the podium with Diggs and is a great way to close out period 1 racing. Now it’s all eyes on the Tour!”
The “Diggs” she referred to is American Jessie Diggins, who by winning the event eclipsed retired Anchorage skier Kikkan Randall as the winningest American Nordic World Cup skier of all time.
Schumacher also headed to the holidays on a high note with 18th place in Davos’ 20-kilometer freestyle. Partway through, Schumacher fortuitously fell in with Norwegian winner Simen Krueger and runner-up Hans Krister Holund and was able to ski about five kilometers with them.
Schumacher is pleased with how the first part of the season has gone as he builds for the Tour de Ski and February’s World Championships in Slovenia.
“Period 1 was really solid, with a ton of great races from all of the guys team!,” Schumacher said. “We’re really motivated by it going forward. For me, it went about as planned, starting a little slow, but I felt better and better each weekend. It really makes me psyched for the tour.”
Schumacher, 22, is sharing an apartment in Davos with Diggins and fellow American Ben Ogden for the holidays.
Patterson’s highlight of Period 1 was a 14th place in Ruka, Finland, but he’s landed between 33rd and 57th in his other five starts.
“I’ve typically struggled a little early season and come on form later so I am not too concerned on (the) overall season outlook,” Patterson texted on Wednesday. “My big goals are later in the season. I hope to use the Tour as another step and move up the results sheet a bit.”
SuperTour and U.S Nationals
Alaska’s top domestic racers will soon head to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for the U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships January 2-7 in Houghton.
The SuperTour, the country’s top series of races, has so far been dominated by Hailey Swirbul of the Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center. Of the seven events contested so far in Sovereign Lake, British Columbia, and Sun Valley, Idaho, Swirbul won four and placed second twice.
That’s put her atop the SuperTour standings and earned her start rights at the Tour de Ski; however, Swirbul confirmed via text on Wednesday that she has opted to ski at US Nationals instead. (Swirbul also declined start rights for Period 1 on the World Cup in favor of beginning the season in North America).
“7 races in 12 days,” Swirbul said on Instagram before returning to Alaska after the final Sun Valley race contested in a virtual blizzard. “This girl is ready for a break!”
Zanden McMullen, a member of the U.S. Ski Team, is the top Alaskan male on the SuperTour. He’s in fourth place with two podium finishes. Other Alaskans holding their own on the SuperTour include David Norris (he has moved to Steamboat Springs, Colo., and placed second in both his SuperTour starts), Michael Earnhart, Garrett Butts and Thomas O’Harra.
They’re all on the roster for U.S. Nationals, where the results will help determine who gets to ski on the World Cup later this season.
U.S. Nationals will also see the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the University of Alaska Anchorage compete. The Nanooks are led by Kendall Kramer of Fairbanks and Mariel Pulles of Estonia while the Seawolves’ roster includes Alaskan Ari Endestad and Norway’s Astrid Stav, Sigurd Roenning and Magnus Noroey.
Several top Alaskan juniors are also signed up for U.S. Nationals, including Marley Ireland, Meredith Schwartz, Murphy Kimball and Olivia Soderstrom.
Besh Cup results
The six-race Besh Cup kicked off December 17-18 with a pair of chilly races at Kincaid Park in Anchorage. The races determine who qualifies for the U.S. Cross Country Junior National Championships March 13-16 in Fairbanks.
The Besh Cup continues January 14-15 at Government Peak Recreation Area in Palmer. The next big high school race is the Lynx Loppet at Kincaid Park on January 13-14 at Kincaid Park.
Top results from Kincaid Park are as follows:
Dec. 17 — 5-kilometer interval-start classic
U16 girls: Rosie Conway, Zoe Rodgers, Olivia Soderstrom
U16 boys: Vebjorn Flagstad, Kieran Kaufman, Oskar Flora
Dec. 17 — 10-kilometer interval-start classic
U18 women: Marley Ireland, Zarah Laker-Morris, Kiley Dennis
U20 women: Katey Houser, Emily Erickson, Natalie Hood
U18 men: Blake Hanley, Cole Flowers, Peter-John Bragonier
U20 men: Hugo Hinckfuss, Matt Seline, Philipp Moosmayer
Open women: Astrid Stav, Mariel Pulles, Kendall Kramer
Open men: Thomas O’Harra, Alexander Maurer, Hugo Hinckfuss
Dec. 18 — 5-kilometer mass start freestyle
U16 girls podium: Olivia Soderstrom, Brynn Rathert, Rosie Conway
U16 boys podium: Kieran Kaufman, Vebjorn Flagstad, Noa Kam-Magruder
Dec. 18 — 10-kilometer mass start freestyle
U18 women’s podium: Marley Ireland, Zarah Laker-Morris, Sammy Legate
U20 women’s podium: Katey Houser, Lily Pannkuk, Abigail Haas
U18 men’s podium: Murphy Kimball, Owen Young, Blake Hanley
U20 men’s podium: Philipp Moosmayer, Derek Richardson, Matt Seline
Open women: Kendall Kramer, Mariel Pulles, Astrid Stav
Open men: Michael Earnhart, Kai Meyers, Alexander Maurer

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The scope consultation will inform a new NICE guideline on Termination of Pregnancy which is expected to be published in Autumn 2019.
FSRH has responded to the consultation on this draft guideline scope with feedback that aims to ensure that the guidance will be fully encompassing and reflective of FSRH’s Vision. Overall, most of FSRH’s feedback involved broadening the scope of the guidelines, as well as emphasising issues around access, particularly initial access to abortion services.
In relation to the equality considerations, FSRH’s response highlighted that the guideline should look at inequalities relating to obesity as a pre-existing medical condition as well as taking into account women who have limited access to services as a result of domestic abuse or for fear of domestic abuse.
FSRH also looked at the key issues and questions that NICE has identified and has emphasised areas where the guideline scope needs to be broadened. For example, questions around terminations before evidence of an intrauterine pregnancy should include cases where there is no gestation sac. In addition to this, the NICE draft document includes a question about the safety and acceptability of mifepristone and misoprostol given separately compared to 24 hours apart for women having an early medical termination up to 9 weeks. FSRH agreed that the guideline scope should cover medical terminations throughout the first trimester and should look at the safety and acceptability of mifepristone and misoprostol given simultaneously compared with any other window of time.
Similarly, the question about the best method of excluding an ongoing pregnancy after early medical termination when the expulsion has not been witnessed by healthcare professionals should be amended to cover terminations up to 10 weeks rather than 9.
When it comes to care after termination of pregnancy, FSRH highlighted that the question of using progestogen-only contraception should be broadened to cover more than just implants and that the question about immediate provision of progestogen-only contraceptives improving uptake and preventing future unwanted pregnancies should cover medical as well as surgical terminations.
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The best and brightest in the industry have been on the hunt for the next big thing since the pharmaceuticals business took off in the 1980s.
From the blockbuster drugs like Lipitor to the more mundane, more generic drugs like Botox, it’s become a battle royale of sorts between big pharmaceutical companies and small pharmacy owners.
But in the past few years, the stakes have been raised.
There are now more than 500 Marine Pharmacies in the U.S., with more than 300 nationwide.
This week, a wave of new, less expensive generics hit the market.
It’s not just the big names and mega brands that are getting in on the action.
The industry is starting to see a lot of smaller-scale, community-based, low-cost options that may not even have a name yet.
And the big players are seeing their share of the pie increase, too.
The best pharmacy in the country is no longer the best pharmacy, either.
That honor belongs to a small shop called The Marine Pharmacists Association, based in New York.
Since it started in 1996, The Marine has been a leader in pharmacy-related advocacy.
This year, the association won its biggest victory yet.
That’s when the federal government passed a bill to give the Marine a bigger role in setting standards for prescription drug prices.
“The Marine is the single largest pharmacy in New Jersey, so it’s really important for the state,” says Lisa Riggs, a former Marine pharmacy director who now runs the nonprofit organization.
“But it’s not enough to be a pharmacy in its own right.
So how does The Marine get involved? “
I don’t think we’re going to see the same kind of consolidation as we’ve seen in other industries.”
So how does The Marine get involved?
“We’ve got a lot to do, but we’ve got our priorities straight,” says Riggs.
For starters, they’ve created a database of prescription drugs to help pharmacy owners set their own prices and the guidelines for what’s considered fair for a customer.
It also offers tips on what kinds of pharmacy products are the best for the communities they serve.
The organization also has a national network of other members.
“We’re a coalition of pharmacy leaders who all work together to advocate for this industry,” says Sarah Hulsey, who works as the association’s president.
“It’s very important to us that there is a common voice and a common set of priorities and standards, because it’s a business.”
So, what is a prescription?
A prescription is a drug that you can get from a doctor or a pharmacist.
They can be from a brand like AstraZeneca or a generic brand like Novartis.
The pharmacy should make sure the drugs are safe, and if they’re not, it should have a referral from a vet or a certified nurse-midwife.
The Marine does a lot more than prescribing these medications, however.
In the U-T San Diego Business Journal article that sparked the fight, The Marines argued that “price gouging” of generic drugs is a growing problem, and that the federal law should require a prescription for most new generics.
“That’s not to say that we shouldn’t be concerned about drug prices,” Riggs says.
That’s where the group’s new database comes in. “
In order to stop that from happening, the pharmaceutical industry needs to be made to answer for price gouge.”
That’s where the group’s new database comes in.
Its data shows that the average prescription drug price in the Northeast and Midwest, where The Marine is based, has increased by more than $200 a pill.
The group’s database includes prices for more than 2,000 generic drugs.
“With more than 20,000 prescriptions for generic drugs on the market, it shows that prescription drug pricing is a real issue,” says Hulysse.
The problem, she says, is that these drugs aren’t always in stock at pharmacies.
The marine pharmacy also collects prices for generic medicines that are in the market for $1,200 or less.
For example, if the generic is in the process of being released, but not yet on the shelf, the Marine Pharmacist Association has an idea for what that generic will cost.
“Sometimes, if a patient is having an emergency and the pharmacy isn’t able to make a prescription, they’ll have a call from a hospital emergency room, or someone else will be in the area to buy it,” Hulseys says.
But if the patient is in a rural area, she notes, they may have to travel a long distance to get it.
“So they’re a real cost to us,” Rigs says.
In a recent editorial, The New York Times’ editorial board criticized the pharmaceutical companies for charging “too much” for generics, and criticized generic companies for “pushing a few products that


Hillary Clinton’s “canckles,” Sarah Palin’s Newsweek covers, Katniss Everdeen’s “baby fat” and Miley Cyrus’s alleged anorexia—the examples of ridiculous scrutiny of women’s bodies are legion. Add to the mix Ashley Judd’s “Puffmaggeddon” (yes, the term actually exists), and the media remains sexist as expected. But what wasn’t expected was Judd’s kickass response in the Daily Beast, in which she spoke out on the “bodysnarking” she has been subjected to recently.
News outlets like the Huffington Post, US Weekly and several blogs—and, more aggressively, the commenters on their websites—have criticized Judd’s “puffy” face, accused her of undergoing plastic surgery (and lying about it), and called her a “cow” and a “pig”. Not that it should matter or we should care, but the puffiness, she explained, was a side-effect of steroid shots used to treat a very serious sinus infection.
But “a sad and disturbing fact” about all this, as Judd writes, is that “this conversation was initially promulgated largely by women.”
“Patriarchy is not men,” she adds. “Patriarchy is a system in which both women and men participate. … We are unable at times to identify ourselves as our own denigrating abusers, or as abusing other girls and women.”
She is talking about the Mean Girls phenomenon, which never fails to be disconcerting. Why do women and girls do this to themselves? If having a perfect face and perfect hairless-everything is so annoying, time-consuming, and sometimes painful, why don’t women and girls just say screw it? Or why don’t they at least support those who choose not to spend inordinate amounts of time and money in pursuit of unattainable ideals of beauty? Why the virulent snark, the vicious, demeaning, dehumanizing harassment?
There’s a certain pleasure in declaring it’s someone else—not you—who is vulnerable. Bullying always reveals the insecurity of the attacker, or in this case, as Judd points out, the collective insecurity of “all girls and women in our culture, [who] to a greater or lesser degree, endure every day, in ways both outrageous and subtle, the assault on our body image, the hypersexualization of girls and women and subsequent degradation of our sexuality as we walk through the decades.”
For girls, having to look their best 24/7 can create resentment towards those who fail to join the competition. It’s as if they are saying, “You are not getting a break: if I had to go through this, so should you.” Men may set the standards, but women all too often are the willing enforcers. Meanwhile, guys like Dominique Strauss-Kahn and Silvio Berlusconi are incidentally both physically and morally decrepit, yet no one talks about their looks.
Wondering why women are mean to each other runs the risk of naiveté, akin to wondering how a Hispanic person can be racist or how “black-on-black” violence can be possible. Women are not a homogenous group; that intra-group abuse happens is not surprising, but it should be acknowledged as the major hindrance to gender equality that it is. And as Judd rightly points out, this misogyny “is subtle, insidious, and never more dangerous than when women passionately deny that they themselves are engaging in it.”


THE City Government of Baguio, with Baguio City Host Lions Club, held a formal inauguration of the newly repainted Lion's Head, a major attraction welcoming thousands of tourists to the City of Pines. The 40-foot Lion's Head was a project conceived by the Lions Club of Baguio in the late 1960's and was formally inaugurated in 1972. In 2003, a Memorandum of Agreement was signed by then City Mayor (and Lion PDG) Bernardo M. Vergara, Club President Peter Ng and Mr. Albert Lee, CEO of Davies Paints Philippines, that authorizes Davies Paints to handle the repainting of the Lion's Head as required, under the supervision of Baguio City Host Lions Club. Since the signing of the MOA, the Lion's Head has undergone 3 major repaintings; each repainting should have board approval and the City Government's approval. The most recent repainting employs paint technology that makes the sculpture less vulnerable to wear and tear caused by exposure to the weather. Its brighter colors also make it even more attractive to tourists. The Department of Public Works and Highways also plan to expand the Lion's Park where the Lion's Head is located.
The Baguio Lions Club and the Iconic Lion’s Head
The recognition of Baguio City Host Lions Club, as one of the “Builders of Baguio” during the Baguio Centennial in 2009 is a considerable honor for the organization, which, as history proves, is a genuine Builder of Baguio, literally and figuratively. Apart from the community service its members have provided to the local and far-reaching communities, Baguio City Host Lions Club, originally known simply as the Baguio Lions Club, has also constructed familiar structures in the country’s Summer Capital and its neighboring areas.
Travelers driving up Kennon Road on the way to Baguio will be hard-pressed to overlook the massive 40-foot Lion’s Head sculpted out of a natural limestone formation, with tourists every so often stopping at the area to have their photos taken with the gigantic monument. It has been 43 years since its completion and inauguration.
This project was a brainchild of a hardy group of pioneering Lions under the leadership of former Baguio City Mayor Lion Luis Lardizabal and then Club President Mauro Leonen. The project was started sometime in June or July of 1968, but was halted the subsequent year. Baguio Lions Club President and later, District 301-C Governor Robert John Webber ordered serious work on the project to begin in 1971. A Cordilleran artist, Reynaldo Lopez Nanyac, was commissioned to carve out the colossal Lion’s Head. The undertaking was completed and unveiled to the public the following year, under the administration of then President Pedro Claravall.
The Lion’s Head was not spared from the destructive 7.7 magnitude twin quakes that brought down Baguio City on July 16, 1990. It suffered considerable damage and was even preyed upon by vandals. The rehabilitation of the structure was completed with the patronage of Lions Alfredo de los Santos and then District 301-C Governor Gloria Vergara, with Peter Go of BCHLC as the project manager. The Baguio City Host Lions Club is responsible for the upkeep of the Lion’s Head, with repainting jobs carried out regularly.


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Manchester United will reportedly demand around £60 million for their star forward Marcus Rashford if the Englishman decides to leave the club at the end of this season as per the report in 90min.
The 24-years-old has endured a disappointing campaign this term, scoring four goals and notching up two assists in 25 Premier League games. Meanwhile, the first team appearance has dried up for the highly-rated forward in recent weeks due to his poor display.
Rashford still has one year remaining in his current contract with an option to extend the deal for one more year. However, the Englishman earlier expressed his desire to leave the club.
Following the appointment of Erik ten Hag, the 24-years-old will reportedly make his decision about the future after consulting with the Dutchman.
Meanwhile, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain previously expressed their interest in Rashford, while Arsenal and Newcastle United have also entered the fray in recent weeks.
Marcus Rashford has struggled to showcase his best for Manchester United since sustaining a back injury in the 2019/2020 season. Meanwhile, his performance this season has been a point of concern for the record Premier League champions.
The 24-years-old’s work-rate has infuriated the Old Trafford faithful and his attitude has also been very poor. The Red Devils displayed a much-improved performance against Brentford in the previous game where they won by 3-0.
This was the highest margin of victory for Manchester United under Ralf Rangnick. So, the German boss’ decision to select the first eleven without Rashford was justified despite Jadon Sancho’s absence due to illness.
It will be interesting to see what Erik ten Hag will decide about the Englishman’s future. The 52-year-old boss demands high intensity from their forward players, but if the 24-years-old continues to showcase lacklustre performance under the Dutchman, then the forward will be shown the exit door sooner rather than later.


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The Toronto Maple Leafs will host the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend at Scotiabank Arena, the National Hockey League announced on Saturday before the 2023 All-Star Game in Florida.
The midseason showcase will include the NHL All-Star Skills on February 2, 2024 and the All-Star Game on February 3, 2024.
“We are thrilled to bring the Honda NHL All-Star Game back to Toronto for the ninth time and to shine a spotlight on our current stars in a setting that evokes over a century of League history,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said. “Toronto fans are among the most knowledgeable and passionate in our game and the city’s rich hockey history dates back to the creation of the sport.”
The roots of the NHL All-Star Game were formed in Toronto. In 1934, Maple Leaf Gardens hosted the ‘All-Star’ game, serving as a benefit fundraiser for Maple Leafs forward Ace Bailey, who suffered a career-ending injury during the 1933-34 season. Thirteen years later, the Maple Leafs hosted the first official NHL All-Star Game in 1947, which called for the defending Stanley Cup champion to play against a selection of All-Stars from the other five teams. The 2024 event will mark the ninth time the Maple Leafs and Toronto host NHL All-Star activities and the first time since 2000.
“We are excited and honored to announce the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend in Toronto,” said Maple Leafs President and Alternate Governor Brendan Shanahan. “We very much look forward to welcoming the game’s biggest stars and treating our fans — and fans from around the world — to a premiere event that showcases all of what Toronto has to offer.”


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Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week a new Top Ten list will be posted. Everyone is welcome to join. Link back so everyone can check out other bloggers' lists. It's a fun way to get to know fellow bloggers.
This week is Top Ten questions I would ask my favorite authors. This is kinda tough because it requires me to put some thought into this one lol. I did the best I could though, but eventually decided to wing it and just ask whatever came to mind...
Can we have more books in this world??
Just looking forward to whatever she writes next.
Can we have more Wayfarers stories?
How can we not have a second book after that cliffhanger???
Can we have more in this world as well?
Okay I had an idea. So the book is in progress (since the last came out in... 2011??). How about publishing what you have- it would probably still be longer than most novels- and throw us a bone??
Why is the bear bigger than the plane?
What is that thing on the wall? Is it like a manta ray or something??
Would you get in there already????
I love it that you got into the old Hardy Boys and Trixie Belden covers. Why is the bear bigger than the plane. Ha! I am laughing out loud. My TTT Author chatReplyDelete
Haha, I like "Why is the bear bigger than the plane?" the best. And we all have those questions for GRR Martin. Also... "are you planning on ever finishing the series, or are you just planning on dying and letting a ghostwriter finish for you?" No way his estate would let that cash cow go without letting someone finish the series.ReplyDelete
"Why is the bear bigger than the plane?" 😂😂😂 Love it.ReplyDelete
GRRM, for goodness sake what are you doing man, never mind writing other books, write THE book ffs!ReplyDelete
Also why is there a ghostly manta ray!? Answers on a postcard to.....
Haha love those old covers and your questions! LOL why is the bear bigger than the plane and what is a manta ray (at least that's what I assume it is) hanging on the wall next to skulls?! 😂 Too good!ReplyDelete
I bet the authors might have some questions of their own about some of the covers made for their books!ReplyDelete
Uh oh! I haven't read Sanctuary Bay yet and now I'm scared! I love these two together and that they might have left us hanging after how many years terrifies me! Still gotta pick up The Extinction Trials!ReplyDelete
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I'm wondering the same thing about The Winds of Winter.ReplyDelete
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I love how your first question to Martin is just one word - perfect!ReplyDelete
There is a 4th Wayfarer book coming out next year😁ReplyDelete
Interesting thought for Martin. https://pmprescott.blogspot.com/2020/08/ttt-082520.htmlReplyDelete
I need to read The Extinction Trials. That cover is amazing and I love the idea of that type of world...not that I would want to live in it just read about it! :PReplyDelete
I'm still laughing over the manta ray on the wall. LOLReplyDelete
YES to those GRRM questions. Like, come on guy! Give us the goods!ReplyDelete
Great list! I hope A Song of Ice and Fire fans get some news on the next book soon.ReplyDelete
Ha that ghost! He is odd shaped.ReplyDelete
The GRRM - where is the book? Please give us a even a little of the book...hehe
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lol. Love what you did with this one!ReplyDelete
Where is the book George?!ReplyDelete
LOL!!! I love these questions!!ReplyDelete
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Heh, heh. Love the last books with your clever wit saying so much.ReplyDelete
I especially loved the sassy questions for those old mystery books at the end.ReplyDelete
Hahaha... I totally did my post ONLY on George R.R. Martin!!! COME ON GRRM!!!ReplyDelete
Yeah, my brain really didn't want to engage on this week's topic, so I did an easier one. LOL. Your questions made me laugh, though. Some of those covers - yikes! - what is going on??ReplyDelete
I wouldn't mind more Wayfarers stories. :)ReplyDelete
LOL! Your questions for George R.R. Martin cracked me up and I love the idea of publishing what he has already written so far. I'd be down for The Winds of Winter, Part I.ReplyDelete
I'm enjoying seeing all the widely varied takes on this week's topic! I struggled to do this one, but I skipped last week's (because I never want to have any books I've read made into TV shows) and I didn't want to skip two weeks in a row. Having said that, I haven't read any George R.R. Martin, but I've watched all the seasons of the TV show!ReplyDelete
Lol! It does look like a manta ray! And boo if there's no sequel to Sanctuary Bay when there's a horrid cliffhanger!ReplyDelete
Hi Greg! Wha ha ha!! Loved the covers. It would actually make a great post to only question the covers.ReplyDelete
Great Post! Take care.
What is that thing on the wall? Some of those vintage covers are ridiculous but verging on cult classics. Almost. I feel as though I want to collect them, just to pull them off my shelves whenever I'm in need of a giggle.ReplyDelete
Good question: why is that bear bigger than the plane :) Your GRRM questions made me laugh, and i do sympathise!ReplyDelete
LOL! I love these!ReplyDelete
Hahaha. I hadn't heard of the Trixie Belden series before.ReplyDelete
Thanks for checking out my Top Ten Tuesday list this week. :)
"How about publishing what you have- it would probably still be longer than most novels- and throw us a bone??"ReplyDelete
That Nancy Drew cover is HIDEOUS LOL.
I've been hoping to try Becky Chambers' Wayfarers series. I also have the first book of Julie Eshbaugh's series. I'm still not sure when I'll get to it.ReplyDelete
Great list! Thank you for stopping by my TTT!ReplyDelete
HAH I love your last few. And I think the common theme for most of these are GIVE ME MORE BOOKS! I approve. :)ReplyDelete
Did you see there's another Wayfarer book coming out next year? I pre-ordered it in like a blink when I saw it.ReplyDelete
Bwahahaah you have a one track mind on this one Greg!ReplyDelete
Most of your questions are funny. I love them! Also, yes to Julie Eshbaugh's. I've read both 1st and 2nd book of the series.ReplyDelete
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Haha, love your questions, especially the GRRM ones :) And about the covers - great and valid questions!ReplyDelete
Oh your questions are hilarious 😂! I especially appreciate the GRRM questions, like for real, even just half of a book would be good!ReplyDelete
Yes to there being more in the Extinction Trials World! I'd love a trilogy set ten years after the original books. And I certainly share your frustration for GRRM!!!ReplyDelete
I have many questions about that Hardy Boys novel...ReplyDelete
Please bear (ha! unintended pun!) in mind that the Hardy Boys aren't all that popular here, and I've never read any of them - so I'm all sorts of confused right now!


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Embark on an extraordinary journey through time and luxury as we explore some of the world's
most historic golf destinations. Beyond the pristine greens and challenging fairways lies a
tapestry of rich heritage and opulent experiences waiting to be discovered. From ancient links
courses to storied clubs, these destinations seamlessly blend the allure of history with luxury
indulgence, promising an unforgettable golfing getaway like no other.
St. Andrews, Scotland: The Birthplace of Golf
No discussion of historic golf destinations would be complete without mentioning St. Andrews,
the revered birthplace of golf. Nestled along the rugged coast of Scotland, St. Andrews boasts
not only the world-famous Old Course but also a collection of other historic links courses.
Golfers can follow in the footsteps of legends while soaking in breathtaking views of the North
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Hotel, where traditional Scottish hospitality meets modern elegance.
Pebble Beach, California: A Pacific Playground of Prestige
Perched atop dramatic cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Pebble Beach Golf Links stands as
a testament to both natural beauty and golfing excellence. This iconic course has played host to
numerous championships and continues to captivate golf enthusiasts from around the globe.
Beyond the course, guests can indulge in the lavish accommodations of The Lodge at Pebble
Beach, where every detail exudes sophistication and charm. From world-class dining to
rejuvenating spa treatments, Pebble Beach offers a truly indulgent golfing experience.
Royal County Down, Northern Ireland: A Majestic Journey Through Time
Nestled amidst the rolling dunes of County Down, Royal County Down Golf Club is a haven for
those seeking a golfing experience steeped in history and tradition. Dating back to 1889, this
revered course has tested the skills of golfing greats for generations. Surrounded by majestic
mountains and the sparkling waters of Dundrum Bay, Royal County Down offers a picturesque
backdrop for a memorable round of golf. Afterward, retreat to the luxury of the Slieve Donard
Resort and Spa, where timeless elegance meets modern comfort in the heart of Northern
Ireland's stunning landscape.
Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Australia: A Southern Hemisphere Gem
Tucked away in the vibrant city of Melbourne, Royal Melbourne Golf Club is a testament to
Australia's rich golfing heritage. With its two championship courses, East and West, designed by
the legendary Dr. Alister MacKenzie, Royal Melbourne offers a unique blend of strategic
challenges and natural beauty. Golfers can bask in the glory of sweeping fairways and undulating
greens, all set against the backdrop of the city skyline. After a day on the links, retreat to one of
Melbourne's luxury hotels, where world-class dining and cultural experiences await.
Cape Kidnappers Golf Course, New Zealand: A Coastal Masterpiece
Perched high above the breathtaking cliffs of Hawke's Bay, Cape Kidnappers Golf Course offers
a golfing experience unlike any other in New Zealand. This coastal masterpiece, designed by
renowned architect Tom Doak, features dramatic ocean views and challenging terrain that will
test even the most seasoned golfer. As you navigate the rugged landscape, keep an eye out for
the resident gannets soaring overhead, adding to the magic of this unique destination. After
your round, unwind in luxury at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, where rustic elegance meets
unparalleled comfort amidst the stunning beauty of New Zealand's North Island.


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There is good news (with a caveat) on the rate of infection in the three areas I am monitoring this week.
All have declined, with the overall suppressive impact of the wider social lockdown combining with mass vaccination to counteract the upward pressure from schools being open en masse.
While this is very welcome, the effect in all three places taken together is that infection rates are now only a little below the level they were when schools reopened. This is also true nationally.
The comparison with an extrapolation of the previous trend shows how this has missed a golden opportunity to bear down on the virus to near extinction point.
The impact of schools reopening can be seen in the higher rate of infections for school age cohorts than any others – explained very clearly here by the NEU.
The next two weeks, with schools on Easter break, will reduce that upward pressure.
These are therefore the last weeks in which the reopening of schools is the main upward driver of infections, before the loosening of restrictions from April 6th begins to have an effect from about April 20th onwards – and the scheduled further loosening on April 12th kicks in from about April 28th.
The government calculation is that a wide enough vaccination roll out will reduce hospitalisations and death enough to be able to reopen on a far wider scale and get away with “living with the virus.”
The attempt to live with the virus in the absence of a high enough mass vaccination rate can be seen in Brazil; where Bolsonaro’s Bossa Nova is an unambiguous dance of death.
A reliance on mass vaccination as a single line of defence depends on the virus not evolving any variants that resist the vaccines. If it does, all countries that have not carried out a zero covid strategy will be back in the morass.

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How does a good parent correct a disobedient child? Yelling? Screaming? Shaming? Abusing? Most of us would say no to each of these. We all know deep down how to correct a child (even if we fail to do it). Can a parent ever raise their voice? Yes, if it is self controlled and the children know it is so. This is how we express the gravity of something. Yet, if a wrathful action or cruel punishment accompanies the raised voice, then it does not come across as anything other than abuse, and it rarely helps the child to correct his behavior (and they will repeat it when they grow up).
In summary, we do not correct something by attacking it. We attack that which is a threat and is dangerous to ourselves or others. We attack things because we want to damage or harm it (which is necessary sometimes in situations of self-defense). If, however, we wish to correct something we approach it with cautious but clear direction. We come and take it "by the hand" and lovingly point out the error with a firm conviction of the need for correction (and never compromise the truth).
I have heard stories, seen firsthand, and read in the news about clergy who do not understand this basic principle of leadership. Far too many people have told me stories about "I left the Church when a Priest treated me badly". Yes, some people need to grow a backbone (even Jesus offended people -- a lot of people!), but that does not mean that it is ok for clergy to attack their people that they want to correct.
Many Priests (not to mention quite a few Bishops and an occasional Pope) are more concerned with controlling people than they are with helping people. Yes, clergy are called to lead, but even St. Peter told his clergy, do so "not as domineering over those in your charge but being examples to the flock" (1 Peter 5:3). They did not, however, learn this domineering attitude in a vacuum. Many (if not all) learned this in the home when they were growing up. Anyone can overcome a bad upbringing, but parents need to work to exemplify the discipline of Christ with their children. Remember parents, some of your boys will grow up to be Deacons, Priests, Bishops, and maybe even a Pope. Teach them correctly now, and prepare them to be the generation to turn things around in the Church!


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Closure of Sudocream site another blow for Baldoyle
- Answers needed from Tánaiste and IDA about how these jobs were lost.
- Taskforce needed to find alternative users for the Baldoyle sites.
- Ministers must ensure all necessary supports are put in place for workers.
The loss of more than 100 jobs is another huge blow for the Northside, said local TD and Labour Enterprise spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin who will be seeking answers from the Tánaiste and IDA about what happened, and why the Sudocream plant was lost to Bulgaria.
This closure is another blow for Baldoyle after the announcement of the planned closure of the Viatris Mylan plant just before Christmas costing over 400 jobs in the same area.
Deputy Ó Ríordáin said:
“The decision by Teva to close their Sudocream plant in Baldoyle is another huge blow to the area and the loss of yet more manufacturing jobs locally is deeply worrying and needs a serious response from the government.
“This is an iconic Irish brand since the 1930’s, born on the Old Cabra Road, and I am really disappointed at the decision to export the manufacturing to Bulgaria. The product has been made at its current site since 1984, and produced in Baldoyle since the 1940’s. This is a legacy which will now be sadly lost.
“I will be seeking answers from the Tánaiste about what efforts, if any were made to try to ensure that production stayed here. We shouldn’t be losing these types of jobs especially for such a well known home grown product.
“If the plant wasn’t able to expand as has been reported, why didn’t agencies like the IDA work to ensure an alternative site was located. Just before Christmas we also had the announcement that the Viatris plant would be closed over two years with the loss of over 400 jobs. Now we’ll have two empty factories.
“As I said on Viatris, the economic threats of Brexit and the pandemic is already leading to higher unemployment so this is a real blow for the area, and I am concerned about how difficult this will be for the local community to absorb. We also have a youth unemployment rate of over 60% so saving jobs and solutions to getting people back to work has to be top of the political agenda.
“I am calling on the Government and IDA to look at setting up a project team or taskforce to ensure the workers get all the supports they need including access to social welfare and education opportunities. Alongside there must be a plan for the site, that would look at making the facility available on the market to other potential manufacturers to preserve the skills locally, and maintain some employment there.
“As staff are let go they must also get all available supports from the Department of Social Protection, and ensure that Teva honours its obligations to them.”

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Every card or board game, with few exceptions, has a component of luck involved. This luck varies from the dice rolls in Yahtzee to the infected cities in Pandemic to the colors of train cars flipped over in Ticket to Ride.
But why do people buy and enjoy games with luck? Wouldn’t true board-gamers be upset about getting a victory stolen because of a coin flip? Why, after a game of careful strategic planning and execution, are we ok with leaving our victory partly to chance?
Here at Facade Games, we have a few theories.
Luck gives even the worst player a margin of hope. Most of the time the person with the best strategy will win. But with a little bit of luck, there’s always a chance that you’ll draw the exact card you need, or roll three 12’s in a row to win. Nobody is ever quite out of it. Even with the worst strategy, you’ve got a 1% chance of coming away with a win. And without that hope, a big chunk of our board gaming friends wouldn’t play with us.
Psychology proves that whenever we “win” something there are little happy chemicals released in our brain. These chemicals can even be addictive. It’s why people play the lottery or gamble. Those tiny victories just beg to be fed. Whenever a luck element goes our way in a game, doesn’t it just feel good? Imagine you’re playing Settlers of Catan and you’re sitting on a 10. When the dice hit 10, isn’t the slight twinge of euphoria you feel real and palpable? Luck gives us these mini highs all throughout a game.
I had the fortune of growing up with a genius of a little brother. The “missed literally one point on the SAT” type of brother. Because of this, playing a game with no luck involved, such as chess, was a bit daunting. In chess you have no excuse if you lose. You have nothing to hide behind. Your wits failed against your opponent’s. In games with luck there is a built-in excuse. For the ultra-competitive player with a lot of pride, the possibility of losing gets a lot easier to swallow when you can blame it on the cards.
Tic tac toe might be the worst game invented. Besides the fact that the X always has the advantage, every game is the same. The situation never changes. With luck involved, the level of difficulty for each individual player will always fluctuate depending on the cards you start with, the cards you draw, the civilization you start with, etc. Luck is one of the things that brings people coming back to play for the 2nd, or 102nd time.
So the next time you lose because your opponent got lucky, don’t fret. Board-gaming has a lot to thank luck for, and chances are the dice will roll your way soon.

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Reese Witherspoon Marries Agent Jim Toth
The couple tie the knot Saturday in Southern California.
Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon, 35, exchanged vows with entertainment agent Jim Toth, 40, in a private ceremony Saturday night at her ranch in Ojai, California, her rep confirmed to People.com.
Guests in attendance included Witherspoon's first husband Ryan Phillippe, who arrived with their two children, Scarlett Johansson, Sean Penn, Alyssa Milano, Tobey Maguire, Robert Downey Jr. and Renée Zellweger.
Witherspoon and Toth began dating in January 2010 and got engaged in December.
The actress, who stars alongside Robert Pattinson in the upcoming drama Water for Elephants, split from Phillippe in 2006 after seven years of marriage.
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About This Project
The owners of this impressive, modern contemporary home had some very specific requirements, both externally and internally when entrusting Shipway Constructions to build their dream home. The home was built on a small acreage allotment taking full advantage of the scenic location whilst encompassing a wide range of quality finishes. Specifically, the owners required an environmentally friendly, low profile home with clean lines, incorporating the use raw materials where possible. Another necessity was expansive wall spaces suitable for the display of their admirable art collection, together with a plunge pool adjacent to the living areas. We were able to incorporate the use of polished concrete and feature stonework to complement the modern amenities and the finished product speaks for itself.


Component shortages are nothing new in the computer industry. I remember Intel having trouble shipping Pentium Pro processors, and the price on the boxed products sky rocketed as people tried to complete transactions. Product that sold for $400 quickly sold for $900. During that chaotic time, Tom Pabst (Tom's Hardware) purchased two boxed processors from us. Only one made it to Germany. The other one got through customs as an empty box. He was so angry because he had to drive to customs to get the product. Ah, the good ole days of the Internet and shipping overseas. In fact, I am working this week on restoring stories from 1996 onto the What Is New website so others can go back in time and laugh about the happenings of what seems like years ago. But I digress. Live in the moment is what my dog tells me ...
And in this moment, the latest shortage of components is once again from Intel; the Atom processor shipments are not keeping up with demand. According to Digitimes, ASUS faced these shortages in their sales of netbooks and sales for the first half of 2008 fell shy of expectations.
Asustek announced that it shipped 1.7 million of Eee PCs in the first half of 2008, 300,000 less than its original forecast. Some industry watchers explained the shortfall to delayed shipments due to the shortage of Intel Atom processors. Despite the present component shortages and gloomy economy, Asustek still aims to ship five million Eee PCs in 2008, according to company sources.
I hope they are able to meet their sales goals. Interestingly, Acer seems confident in reaching their goals because of an agreement between Acer and Intel. 15,000 units a day is nothing to sneeze over.
What stories of old do you recall? Maybe your story is just from last week, while waiting for the MSI Wind or you recall some of the great SDRAM shortages in the 90's.


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Tom Cherveny is a regional and outdoor reporter with the West Central Tribune in Willmar, MN.
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NEW LONDON -- Fire badly damaged a trailer home Thursday night located between Hawick and Regal. The fire started in a bedroom. The bedroom was destroyed and there was heat and smoke damage throughout the interior of the trailer, which will likely be considered a total loss, according to Sig Holme, New London fire chief. New London firefighters were called to the fire at 10:27 p.m. when a female occupant of the trailer returned home and discovered the fire, according to Mark Skindelien, a lieutenant with the volunteer fire department.
WILLMAR -- Volunteers are welcome to join the fun as Willmar area birders take part in the National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count. This year's count will be conducted on Saturday, Dec. 18. Volunteers should meet in Randy Frederickson's classroom, room #104 in the Willmar Middle School prior to 7:30 a.m. Data sheets, assignments and last minute instructions and carpooling plans will be provided at this time. Volunteers will gather at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar for a 5 p.m. supper.
APPLETON -- After considering several possible partners, Appleton Area Health Services has chosen to enter into a contract with Sanford Health of Sioux Falls, S.D. The health services relationship begins at the start of the new year, according to a joint announcement Th-ursday by the two partners. The biggest, immediate benefit to the city-owned Appleton hospital and medical center will be the ability to take advantage of Sanford Health's volume buying power, according to Jason Carlson, CEO of Appleton Area Health Services.
Her heart led her to Norway, and right into the living rooms of television viewers across the country. Deborah Breberg of Dawson, best known as the owner of an insurance agency, mother and grandmother, made her debut on Norwegian national television as the "sexy lefse maker'' with a talent for quick-witted comebacks, a wonderful singing voice and love for fun. Unfortunately, she might also be remembered as the second contestant booted from the original, Norwegian reality TV show "Alt for Norge'' (All for Norway).
"The Great Norwegian Adventure" season two is looking for fun, outgoing and adventurous Americans with Norwegian ancestry (even a little bit counts) to participate in an exciting reality television series set in Norway. Chosen participants will compete in extreme cultural challenges to discover their rich and fascinating roots while trying to win a prize package worth $50,000.00 Are you a descendant of Norway? Have you never traveled to Norway? Are you a U.S.
GRANITE FALLS -- Granite Falls is moving forward with plans for protecting Prentice Street homes along the Minnesota River south of the former City Hall site. At the regular meeting Monday, City Council members discussed a recent meeting with affected landowners about the project and details of the estimated $1,865,000 project, according to City Manager Bill Lavin. The project calls for developing a six-foot-wide, earthen embankment that would accommodate an emergency floodwall that could be assembled and mechanically filled with sand. The raised area to hold the sand-filled containers woul
MONTEVIDEO -- The City Council has approved wage and salary increases in the coming year for most Montevideo city employees. At the regular meeting Monday, council members approved a contract with union employees represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees that provides a 1 percent increase on July 1, 2011, and 1 percent increases on Jan.
GRANITE FALLS -- Project Turnabout began with resources so meager that its first administrator made an old door and two sawhorses his desk. Its first home was space leased in a former tuberculosis sanatorium where both heat and water were sometimes iffy propositions. There were plenty of times when patients gathered for group sessions around a smoky fireplace wearing their jackets to ward off the chill, according to a history assembled by one of the chemical dependency center's counselors, the late Bruce Bottge. As the organization marks its 40th anniversary, Project Turnabout is looking b
BENSON -- Chippewa Valley Ethanol is leading the way in proving the technology and economics of biomass energy. This year's lesson was all economics. The company did not harvest corn cobs from farm fields this year due to low natural gas prices, according to Chad Friese, commodity manager for the Benson ethanol plant. The company had harvested corn cobs in both 2009 and 2008 to test the logistics and technology of using corn cobs as a biomass energy source, as well as to learn the economics. The company has a gasifier that converts biomass into a clean-burning synthetic gas that can be use
APPLETON -- Charlene Stockton has proven her talent for taking children others have turned their backs on, making them her own, and bringing out their best so that they have a chance for success in their lives. Now, she's brought this same sort of talent to the business world, all for her kids. Her business, Two Sisters' Tea Room on 44 North Haven Street, Appleton, is a cozy restaurant offering $3.99 breakfast specials, healthy lunch and dinner fare, and of course, lots of teas and its own, house-ground beans for coffee.


STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Brace yourselves, Staten Island fans of reality TV talent competitions. "Television's sexiest bad boy" (hey, that's what the PR rep tells us, anyways) has requested your presence, right over the bridge.
Let me explain: One of the stars of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" — Maksim Chmerkovskiy — is making a personal appearance from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Bayway World of Liquor, 639 Bayway in Elizabeth, N.J.; 908-353-6300.
The pretty-boy dancer recently made tabloid headlines after he whipped rumored love interest Jennifer Lopez around the stage. Us non-superstar S.I. residents will have to make do with purchasing Chmerkovskiy's new Denim Vodka.
The 2014 Mirrorball Champion will be signing the bottles and meeting fans at Bayway.
Just a reminder that I’ll be at 'Bayway World of Liquor' in NJ tomorrow 12pm, signing bottles of #DenimVodka. Don’t forget to come say hi!— Maksim Chmerkovskiy (@MaksimC) June 20, 2014


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A nutritious fruity porridge featuring our local freeze-dried Mornington Peninsula pears and apples combined with oats, chia seeds and black sesame with a hint of warming spice. This dish provides a good source of sustained energy.
Ready in 2 minutes with 240ml boiling or cold boiled water and can be enjoyed hot or cold bircher style if preferred.
Suitable for vegetarians
Approximate Package weight 120g
Reconstituted minimum serve size approx 360g
Ingredients: Oats, Full cream milk powder, Vegetable Emulsifier, Linseed, Sunflower Seed and Almond, Apple dehydrated, White Chia Seeds, Pear Freeze Dried, Raw Sugar, Sesame Seeds Black, Cinnamon, All Spice, Nutmeg, Cardamon, Salt.
Allergens: GLUTEN, TREE NUTS, SOYA, SESAME, MILK
May contain: Peanuts, Sulphites

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MUMBAI: Bigg Boss 13 contestant Sidharth Shukla has always managed to be the most talked-about contestant since his entry in the show. We all know that there is some history between him and his 'Dil Se Dil Tak' co-star, Rashami Desai but none of the two contestants have opened up about the matter. Now, another co-star has accused him of touching her inappropriately and using vulgar language.
Sheetal Khandal, who once was seen essaying the role of Gehna in the popular daily soap 'Balika Vadhu', has said that Shukla, besides passing derogatory comments, also used to misbehave with her. In a recent interview, Khandal said, "I was laughing recently when I saw him taking a stand for Arti Singh on Bigg Boss 13 as in real life the kind of language he has used with me and comments that he has made for me are nothing compared to what Siddhartha Dey has said for Arti. He used to pass vulgar and double meaning jokes on me. He also passed comments which I can't even share with you. I had complained about him to one of the creative producers of the show after which he created a huge ruckus on the sets. When he arrived the next day on the sets he was yelling at the top of his voice against me. From body-shaming to passing derogatory comments he has done everything and on Bigg Boss 13 he is trying to project himself as one 'mahaan' (great) person."
Sheetal also shared an instance that happened in the sets and she was disgusted by it. She said, "There were times when he would get over-friendly and touch me in an inappropriate manner. Once we were shooting a master shot where he had to touch my feet and the way touched me I felt disgusted. I got scolded as the shot did not come across as it was needed and I couldn't share with anyone why I behaved in such a way. He used to keep his hands on my shoulders even though we did not share that kind of rapport with each other. It was my first show so initially, I did not complain, but later when things started getting out of hand I had to complain against him."
Even Rashami has confronted Sidharth for his misbehaviour and arrogant nature on the popular controversial show. For now, we have to wait for a while to see what he has to say in reply to this allegation as the ongoing Bigg Boss scenario says that he will be in the long run.

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