Warzone weapons expert ‘TrueGameData’ has broken down all of the Vanguard weapons in battle royale and revealed that the AS44 has the most efficient TTK based on its difficulty, damage and recoil.
Pacific Season 2 was arguably one of the best meta-style ones. Nerfs to the MP-40 and Bren have expanded the arsenal of weapons Warzone has to offer, with many different combinations popping up.
Although the season is well underway, players are still torn between a handful of weapons to determine which Caldera is truly leading at the moment.
TrueGameData took matters into his own hands when he claimed in a YouTube video that the AS44 is indeed the best weapon in Warzone and has a great TTK.
TrueGameData claims AS44 is the best Warzone weapon
In his video TGD shows a table with 14 different loadout combinations. He explained that he ranked these guns considering four different elements: how difficult they are to use, bullet velocity, recoil control, and of course, TTK.
His best weapon is the AS44, followed by a handful of Bren combos. However, TrueGameData focuses on the AS44 and shows that the weapon has the lowest damage falloff at medium to long range. A big factor overpowering this weapon is a weapon’s ADS speed, which the AS44 has “much, much, much faster ADS time than the Bren”.
The Bren only takes over for about 10 meters, but if you keep an eye on the gun’s ADS time then the AS44 is clearly the better option. If you are looking for the build of TGD don’t worry we have that too.
TrueGameData Warzone AS44 loadout
- Snout: MX silencer
- Barrel: Kovalevskaya 615 mm
- Optics: SVT-40 PU scope 3-6x
- Camp: Kovalevskaya custom
- underflow: M1941 hand stop
- Magazine: .30 Russian Short 60 round magazines
- Ammo Type: Extended
- Rear handle: polymer handle
- Advantage 1: steady
- Advantage 2: Fully loaded
In this build, TGD says he did “a ton of research” to come up with the perfect build for this weapon. Instead of focusing on the gun’s early recoil control, he opted for sustained fire control.
Because he uses them .30 Russian Short 60 round magazines, He can allow the first 5-7 shots to go a bit crazy and be resharpened for the last 50.
The Bren has dominated Warzone for well over two months, but TGD said, “It’s sort of a specialty weapon and really the only thing that I think can really compete with the Bren in any real sense.”
https://www.dexerto.com/call-of-duty/warzone-analyst-truegamedata-shows-why-as44-has-the-most-efficient-ttk-1781864/ Warzone analyst TrueGameData reveals why AS44 has the most efficient TTK


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Seafood is a fantastic choice for those following a Keto lifestyle, as it is generally carb-free. When it comes to fish, simplicity is key, allowing the flavours of the ingredients to shine through.
With just 10 minutes of prep time and another 15 minutes of cooking, you can create a Keto version of this delightful Lemon Butter Sauce Fish dish.
The star of this recipe is undoubtedly the browned butter. By browning the butter, you not only infuse it with a delightful nutty aroma, but also thicken the sauce. The addition of a splash of lemon brings a refreshing tang to the dish, perfectly complementing the rich flavours of the fish.
How to Prepare Lemon Butter Sauce Fish?
Here is the step-by-step instructions for preparing the Keto Lemon Butter Sauce Fish recipe. It is divided into 2 sections; preparing lemon butter sauce and crispy pan-fried fish.
- Take a small frying-pan or saucepan and place it over a medium heat setting. Put the butter in it.
- Once the butter melts, keep stirring it frequently until it turns golden brown and gives out a nutty smell. This shall take about 3 minutes.
- Remove butter from the stove and pour into a small bowl.
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper along with a squeeze of lemon juice to the melted butter. Stir and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Taste and add lemon/salt as per requirement and put it aside.
Directions For Crispy Pan Fried Fish
- Dry the fish using paper towels and sprinkle a little salt and pepper on it followed by sprinkling some flour. Use fingers to spread the flour thoroughly.
- Put a non-stick skillet over high heat setting and heat some oil in it.
- Add fish to shimmering oil, giving out light wisps of smoke.
- Cook on one side for about 90 seconds, until it turns golden brown and crispy on the edges. Turn and cook on the other side.
- Remove the fish from the skillet and place it in a plate.
- Drizzle each fish with 1 tablespoon of sauce, garnish with parsley, and add lemon while serving.
Also Read: Keto Spinach Egg Omelette
Tip: The melted butter mixture stays pour-able for 20 to 30 minutes — Priya Dogra.
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Can CBD cure cancer? That’s the big question, and according to mainstream science, there isn’t the research or evidence out there to prove it. And whilst you might ask yourself why, despite the fact that people have been using CBD for the treatment of ailments for centuries, that’s not the topic of this article. Instead, this focuses on my personal story and how CBD helped with my fight against cancer.
Diagnosis and treatment
After several misdiagnoses over eighteen months, I was eventually diagnosed with a sarcoma in my right thigh that had grown to over ten centimetres in diameter. The hospital gave me a treatment plan that started with chemotherapy, followed by an operation to remove the tumour, then radiotherapy every day for six weeks. With such a late diagnosis, I was left with little choice as there was no time to explore alternative treatments.
Whilst I had to go through the acceptance of having cancer with a sixty per cent chance of survival, it was difficult to accept the chemotherapy as I knew what it would do to my body. And I was told by the consultants that the treatment for sarcomas would be very hard with lots of side effects, and they were right!
Cancer returned (metastasis)
I made it through the treatment, and the operation was a success. However, I lost eighteen kilograms in the process, and I wasn’t overweight! My recovery was slow, and I returned to work after nine months from the start of my treatment. I was continually in hospital for tests as the possibility of the cancer spreading was high.
After two years, I truly believed that I was clear, and then suddenly I fell ill and had to go back into hospital. The cancer had spread to my right lung, very aggressively, and I was in the hospital for six weeks whilst they confirmed my diagnosis. They prepared me for the worst and told me there was little they could do except to undergo more chemotherapy to try and extend my life as much as possible. I agreed to do that.
Research into alternative remedies
However, during the recuperation period of my first illness, I spent a lot of time researching alternative therapies. There were two which seemed to make a lot of sense; the keto (ketogenic) diet and CBD (cannabidiol). During my research, I found that cancer feeds off sugar and the keto diet reduces carbohydrate levels, causing blood sugar levels to drop, so the body starts to break down fat to use as its primary source of energy. This deprives the cancer of sugar and slows down its growth.
I also found a lot of evidence that CBD oils can help cancer, which ranged from helping with the side effects of chemotherapy to it slowing down its spread and even that CBD can cure cancer completely. So what had I to lose – can CBD cure cancer?
As soon as I received my diagnosis in hospital, I started the keto diet. My wife brought me keto food every day, and I stuck to it religiously! For CBD, in Europe, there is just one clinic in Spain where they prescribe CBD through medical doctors. After an initial telephone consultation, I went to see them and asked the question, can CBD cure cancer? Whilst I didn’t get a definitive yes, they explained the benefits and positive results they had achieved. They prescribed me with high-quality CBD, building up to large doses over several weeks. The CBD was 1000mgs, and I took a minimum of 50 drops per day.
The benefits of CBD with cancer
The effect of the CBD was incredible, and as I had been through the same chemotherapy before, I was able to compare it with both treatments. My sickness stopped, and my appetite grew, and all my other side effects either reduced or disappeared. I felt relaxed, focused, confident, and able to deal with anything. So whilst I didn’t have the answer to, can CBD cure cancer, it was certainly helping with my illness.
After six months of treatment, taking the CBD oils and following the keto diet, my tumour had reduced significantly, and the consultants told me they could operate. The surgeons removed my tumour, and analysis showed that it was mostly dead.
So can CBD cure cancer?
So how did the combination of chemotherapy, keto and CDB work? Well, I can say that the chemotherapy on its own wasn’t effective. Why? Because during the treatment on my leg, the tumour kept growing. But the combination of all three treatments worked. I know how much the CBD helped, and I’m sure the keto diet played its part. But can CBD cure cancer? Well, ultimately it worked for me, and it’s important that I share my story.
My journey inspired me to develop the Elements brand with my son Max, which has been twelve months in the making, researching and finding the best products available. You can find my profile under the heroes section of the Elements website. I hope you found this article of interest, David Farthing. Please feel free to comment below, or contact us directly.
Note that the above article is based on an individuals experience. All information presented on the Elements website is provided for information purposes only. It should not be construed as medical advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified medical practitioner.


Dynamic Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry is the ideal technique to use if you need an elemental depth profile of your sample with ppm to ppb detection limits up to a depth of 10 µm. D-SIMS is most commonly used to perform in-depth impurity analysis looking at dopants or low level contamination on a range of hard materials from semiconductors, metals to insulators.
How SIMS works – your sample is sputtered with a primary ion beam (oxygen or cesium), sputtering atoms from the surface. A portion of the atoms leaving the surface are ionized. These ions are extracted into a mass spectrometer and separated by their mass/charge ratio and counted. Since you are removing atoms over time with sputtering, time is related to depth. A plot of sputter time vs. ion counts can be converted to depth vs. concentration.


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Since the very starting to the end of the press conference, both Team Anna representatives maintained a furious stand over the government's attitude in drafting the bill.
Arvind said, "government is trying to play big brother. Most MPs, most govt servants, most corporates are out of Lokpal Bill purview."
"All schools, religious institutions, and clubs are under the Lokpal ambit but MPs aren't," he added.
Kejriwal accused the government that it is trying to control the civil society as they keep Lokpal completely under them. "Lokpal is a very dangerous bill which will be controlled by the government. The removal, suspension and selection of the Lokpal will be decided by the government," he said.
Pointing out at the much contentious issue, CBI, Kejriwal accused the government of making CBI completely ineffective by holding its reins. Heckling as Kejriwal was reeling under disappointments, he said, "They are turning the anti-corruption ombudsman into a Post office."
"Government will do the investigation and Lokpal will have to accept its reports. Lokpal is a centralized institution. If this is how the government wants Lokpal it will collapse in ten days," he added.
"All the investigations will be conducted by the CBI and the agency will be controlled by the government. Government says Lokpal will have supervisory control over CBI and CVC, this is a betrayal," he said.
Making a sarcastic attack on government he said, "For the first time after independence a government is sympathizing with the corrupts and it will offer free legal assistance to those indicted."
"I heard that P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal were among those who drafted this weak Lokpal, who are said to be mastered laws. People who have drafted this bill either have no knowledge of law or are too competent to bypass law to help the corrupt."
Furthermore he said, "It takes an average of 25 years to dispose a case off under prevention of corruption act. The bill is silent on this."
When asked Kejriwal about minority row that has become a new sticking point in passing Lokpal, he said, "We don't want to comment on minority issue, let them talk on corruption."
As Kejriwal concluded his speech, former cop Kiran Bedi voiced similar sentiment over the new Lokpal bill. Upset over CBI's position in the Lokpal, she said, "Even the CBI is worried with this bill. It will amend CrPC. Lokpal will chop off top investigating agency's arm, thus people will no longer want to work with the CBI."

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Example of an effective intercropping strategy - push-pull
Push-Pull is a simple cropping strategy, whereby farmers use Napier grass or Bracharia grass and desmodium legume (silverleaf or greenleaf desmodium) as intercrops in maize.
Desmodium is planted in between the rows of maize. It produces a smell or odour that stemborer moths do not like. The smell 'pushes' away the stemborer moths from the maize crop. On the other hand, Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum)/ Bracharia grass (Brachiaria cv Mulato ) is planted around the maize crop as a trap plant. Napier grass/Bracharia grass is more attractive to stemborer moths than maize and it 'pulls' the moths to lay their eggs on it. But Napier grass/Bracharia grass does not allow stemborer larvae to develop on it. When the eggs hatch and the small larvae bore into Napier grass/Bracharia grass stems, the plant produces a sticky substance like glue which traps them, and they die. So, very few stemborer larvae survive and the maize is saved because of the 'push-pull' strategy.
In addition, a ground cover of desmodium (silverleaf or greenleaf), interplanted among the maize, reduces Striga weed. Research has shown that chemicals produced by the roots of desmodium are responsible for suppressing the Striga weed. Therefore, Striga does not grow where desmodium is growing. Being a legume, desmodium also fixes nitrogen in the soil and thus acts to enrich the soil.
Desmodium is perennial and must only be planted once. As desmodium seeds may not always be available, desmodium can also be planted using vines. This can be an easy and cheap method to plant desmodium vines.
|Push-pull plot during 2nd season, maize and desmodium with Striga border crop. The plot is bordered with Napier grass.
There are two types of push-pull farming systems:
- Conventional push-pull uses napier grass and silverleaf desmodium.
- Climate smart push pull uses two drought-tolerant species: Brachiaria grass (Brachiaria cv mulato II) and greenleaf desmodium (Desmodium intortum). Bracharia grass is native to Africa. Two varieties of Brachiaria known as Mulato and Mulato II, are drought tolerant, recover fast after grazing, show high plant vigour, give good quality forage and are tasty to the animals. Brachiaria does not have stinging hairs, making it easy to cut and carry.
How to plant a push-pull field
1. Plant Napier grass/Bracharia grass in a border around the maize plot.
2. Plant at least 3 rows of Napier grass/4 rows of Bracharia grassall around the maize field. Apply 2 handfuls of well decomposed farmyard manure in each hole.
3. In the first year, plant Napier grass/Bracharia grass before the rains so that is has a start on the maize. The stemborer moths will like the larger Napier grass/Bracharia grass even more than the maize.
4. Get desmodium seeds from seed companies (Kenya seed, 'Western Seed & Grain Co. Ltd.' in Kitale, Western Kenya) or your neighbour who has started growing it. For 1 acre of land 1 kg of desmodium seed is needed.
5. Alternatively, you may plant desmodium vines. In this case plant the vines when there is enough rainfall and soil is moist.
6. Prepare the soil carefully so that it is as fine and clean as possible.
7. Using a strong pointed stick, make a furrow in the middle of the rows where the maize will be planted.
8. Mix the desmodium seed with fine sand or fine soil (about 1 handful of seed and 2 handfuls of sand).
9. Plant desmodium with the rains for maximum germination.
10. Plant your maize in the field surrounded by Napier/Bracharia grass.
11. After 3 and 6 weeks, trim the desmodium so that it does not overgrow in between the maize plants.
12. Keep the field weed free so that the Napier/Bracharia has a start on the maize. The moths will like the larger Napier/Bracharia more than the maize.
Benefits of adopting a push-pull strategy
When you adopt a push-pull strategy you will:
- Increase maize yield by 25 - 30% in the areas where stemborers are the only problem. Where both stemborers and Striga are problems, you can double your maize yields.
- Increase the supply of cattle feed from harvesting Napier grass/Bracharia grass and desmodium.
- Fix nitrogen into your farm soil by desmodium legume, so you save on fertiliser costs.
- Protect your soil from erosion, as desmodium acts as a cover crop.
- Retain soil moisture, as desmodium acts as mulch.
- Earn money from the sale of desmodium seed at an attractive price of between Kshs 600 and 800 (US$ 8 to 10) per kg.
- Make more money from increased milk production and sales.
- Save on farm labour, as you do not have to manually remove Striga weed from the farm.
- Protect maize from strong winds, by surrounding it with Napier grass/Bracharia grass.
For more documents and detailled instructions on push-pull for download, please refer to publications

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CO-OWNER JIM MILIO AND CHEF KURT EHRLICH - JEANETTE’S EDELWEISS, LA’S HOTTEST NEW GERMAN RESTAURANT AND BAR
JEANETTE AND JIM MILIO:
The owners of Jeanette’s Edelweiss are Jim and Jeanette Milio. Born and raised in Germany, Jeanette moved to Los Angeles 15 years ago, becoming one of Hollywood’s leading motion picture and television producers. Missing her home town, she wanted, along with her husband, to create a little piece of Germany in here in California by opening Jeanette’s Edelweiss – sharing with her fellow Angelinos the tasty and playful side of her beloved Germany. Her husband, Jim Milio, is an Emmy Award winning writer/director/producer whose credits include the hit TV show Rescue 911, Dog Whisperer and My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Jim also loves cooking and always wanted to have his own restaurant.
EXECUTIVE CHEF KURT EHRLICH, KNOWN AS CELEBRITY CHEF KURT:
Executive Chef Kurt Ehrlich, known as Celebrity Chef Kurt, graduated from one of Europe’s highly ranked culinary schools, the Breidenbacher Hof Chef School in Germany. Chef Kurt worked throughout France and Italy for years, enhancing his skills constantly. Once in the US, Chef Kurt worked at the renowned Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York and the Disney World Resort in Orlando, amongst other renowned hotels and restaurants. Along the way, Kurt has received numerous prestigious awards for his culinary creations. He operated his own restaurants in New York, San Diego and Los Angeles and cooked for high caliber celebrities in Hollywood as well as Presidents Ronald Regan and Richard Nixon.
Kurt is committed to only using the finest ingredients, fresh locally farmed herbs, vegetables and meats. His specialty is cooking traditional German dishes in way that is light, healthy and mouthwatering tasty. His culinary creations are endlessly creative, which make for elaborate inventions at caterings and events. Kurt’s creations are famous and have been featured in cooking shows around the world and on CBS, NBC and ABC. Kurt’s Edelweiss pastries, strudels and cheesecakes are already becoming legendary and are being sold in stores and at farmer’s markets in Southern California. Kurt Erhlich is a distinguished member of the United States Chef’s Association, the American Culinary Foundation, the World Gourmet Association and the World Master Chef’s Society, among others.
AWARD-WINNING ACTOR, PLAYWRIGHT, AND DIRECTOR, COLMAN DOMINGO - PROMOTING FEAR THE WALKING DEAD, SUNDAYS ON AMC 9PM/8PMC - HE ALSO JOINED AN ALL-STAR CAST IN NATE PARKER’S THE BIRTH OF A NATION
Fear the Walking Dead is an American horror drama television series created by Robert Kirkman and Dave Erickson that premiered on AMC on August 23, 2015. It is acompanion series and prequel to The Walking Dead, which is based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. The first season, consisting of six episodes, aired in 2015. Its second season of 15 episodes premiered on April 10, 2016.
Set in Los Angeles, California, the series follows a dysfunctional family composed of high school guidance counselor Madison Clark, her English teacher boyfriend Travis Manawa, her daughter Alicia, her drug-addicted son Nick, and Travis' son from a previous marriage, Chris, at the onset of the zombie apocalypse. They must either revamp themselves or cling to their deep flaws as they come to terms with the impending collapse of civilization.On April 15, 2016, AMC announced the series had been renewed for a 16-episode third season to air in 2017.
Colman Domingo is an award-winning actor, playwright, and director who is a triple threat in 2016 with anticipated TV, film and theater projects. Domingo will reprise his role as Victor Strand on Season 2 of AMC’s hit show Fear the Walking Dead.
Next up, Domingo joined an all-star cast in Nate Parker’s The Birth of a Nation (Oct 2016), opposite Armie Hammer, Gabrielle Union and Nate Parker. The film is a biopic of slave-turned-revolutionary Nat Turner and premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
As an Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, and Drama League Award-nominated actor and OBIEand Lucille Lortel Award-winner, Domingo has solidified himself as a Broadway veteran. Domingo’s newest play Dot premiered at the Humana Festival in Louisville last year and premiered Off-Broadway at the Vineyard Theater in 2016, directed by Tony Award winner Susan Stroman.
Domingo’s theater career took off when he starred in the critically acclaimed rock musical Passing Strange. The off-Broadway ensemble cast received an OBIE Award in 2008, and Domingo reprised his roles in the film version of Passing Strange, directed by Spike Lee, in 2009. He made his British and Australian debuts with his self-penned solo play, A Boy and His Soul. This production originated at New York City’s Vineyard Theater and won him GLAAD and Lucille Lortel awards in 2010. Domingo will once again revive, and direct, A Boy and His Soul in August of 2016 for the Guthrie Theatre.
In 2010, Domingo starred as Billy Flynn in Chicago, the longest revival on Broadway, and in the award-winning The Scottsboro Boys, a role which he originated on and off Broadway. Domingo was nominated for a Tony Award, Olivier Award, and a Fred Astaire Award for his role in The Scottsboro Boys. Additional theater credits include the Off-Broadway revival of Blood Knot and Wild With Happy.
As a director, Domingo recently staged the Off-Broadway Alliance Award-winning production of A Band of Angels and helmed August Wilson’s Seven Guitars for the Actors Theater of Louisville in the fall of 2015. He also directed the critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway productions of Exit Cuckoo and Single Black Female.
Additional film credits include Ava DuVernay’s Selma and Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln, Lee Daniels’ The Butler, Joe Roth’s Freedomland and Clint Eastwood’s True Crime, Spike Lee’s Miracle at St. Ana and Red Hook Summer, and the first-ever screen adaptation of a Ralph Ellison story, King of the Bingo Game, among others. His TV credits include: The Knick, Lucifer, Law & Order, The Big Gay Sketch Show and Nash Bridges.
Domingo is on the Board of the Directors of the Vineyard Theater in New York City. He is also on faculty at the National Theater Institute (Eugene O’Neill Theater Center) and guest-lectured and mentored in many colleges and universities around the country. Domingo directed for Berkeley Rep as well as the Lincoln Center Director’s Lab.
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Prince and Kate do Canada
Prince William and Katie Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are making their way across the pond to visit the former colony in approximately one week. While not exactly roughing it in the bush, the royal couple will canoe in the Northwest Territories, attend cultural performances in Prince Edward Island and participate in the Calgary Stampede. A street hockey game is thrown in the mix, too. Let's hope this one runs a bit more smoothly.
William, Kate to take jet, float plane, frigate and canoe during Canadian tour
OTTAWA -- Prince William and his new bride Catherine will travel by passenger jet, bush plane, naval frigate and canoe as they tour Canada next month on their first official overseas trip since their April 29 wedding.
The royal couple will attend Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa, dragon boat races in Charlottetown, a street hockey game in Yellowknife and the Stampede Parade in Calgary during their nine-day visit.
William and Kate's official itinerary, just released, sets a busy pace for the young couple, beginning with their arrival in Ottawa June 30 and ending with their departure from Calgary July 8.
They'll also visit Quebec, where they'll tour a children's hospital in Montreal and attend a military ceremony in Quebec City.
In between, they'll spend a night aboard HMCS Montreal, a navy frigate, for a leisurely sail down the St. Lawrence River.
In Yellowknife, they'll board a float plane for the isolated native community of Blachford Lake, where they'll take a canoe ride before departing the Northwest Territories for the Calgary Stampede.
Detailed itinerary of Prince William and Kate's Canadian tour released
An itinerary of William and Kate's Canadian tour has been released. Some highlights:
Thursday, June 30
2 p.m. ET -- Arrive at Canada Reception Centre, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
2:35 p.m. -- Arrive at National War Memorial for wreath-laying and book-signing; walkabout.
3:15 p.m. -- Arrive at Government House for official welcome to Canada ceremony; walkabout; speeches by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Gov. Gen. David Johnston; remarks by William.
6:00 p.m. -- Youth barbecue and reception in garden of Government House.
Friday, July 1
10:30 a.m. ET -- Arrive at Canadian Museum of Civilization for citizenship ceremony.
12:05 p.m. -- Arrive on Parliament Hill by landau for Canada Day show.
9 p.m. -- Arrive on Parliament Hill for Canada Day evening show.
Saturday, July 2
12:40 p.m. ET -- Tree planting at Government House.
1:10 p.m. -- Arrive at Canadian War Museum for reception with veterans, war brides and families; galleries walkthrough; painting-plaque unveiling.
2:45 p.m. -- Arrive at Ottawa Airport for departure.
3:50 p.m. -- Arrive at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Montreal.
4:15 p.m. -- Arrive at Sainte-Justine University (Children's) Hospital Centre; view displays; meet children and parents.
5:45 p.m. -- Arrive at Institut de Tourisme et d'hotellerie du Quebec; cooking workshop and reception.
9:55 p.m. -- Arrive at HMCS Montreal and depart for Quebec City.
Sunday, July 3
9 a.m. ET -- Arrive at Champlain Harbour Station, Quebec City.
10:00 a.m. -- Prayer service aboard HMCS Montreal.
11:10 a.m. -- Youth discussion, Maison Dauphine.
12:15 p.m. -- Freedom-of-the-city ceremony, Quebec City Hall.
1:00 p.m. -- Arrive at Citadelle.
3:30 p.m. -- Arrive at community event, Forts-de-Levis.
4:15 p.m. -- Arrive at Jean Lesage International Airport, Quebec City, for departure.
6:50 p.m. AT -- Arrive at Charlottetown Airport.
7:00 p.m. -- Informal media reception, Peake's Quay Restaurant.
Monday, July 4
10:05 a.m. AT -- Arrive at Province House, Charlottetown; tour; welcoming ceremony; remarks; walkabout.
11:00 a.m. -- Procession down Great George Street by open-top vehicle.
12:35 p.m. -- Waterbirding demonstration at Dalvay-by-the-Sea.
1:45 p.m. -- Dragon Boat race across Dalvay Lake; presentation to winning team; smudging ceremony; cultural performances and culinary stations; beach activities.
3:55 p.m. -- Arrive at Summerside; search-and-rescue demonstration; meet rescued survivors and families on dock.
5:05 p.m. -- Arrive at Summerside Airport for departure.
7:40 p.m. MT -- Arrive at Yellowknife Airport.
Tuesday, July 5
11:40 a.m. MT -- Arrive at Somba K'e Civic Plaza; prayer drum song; dance; remarks; demonstration of Dene games and Arctic sports; shrub-planting and plaque unveiling; street hockey.
1:05 p.m. -- Arrive at legislative assembly; session of Youth Parliament and reception.
3:00 p.m. -- Depart by float plane for Blachford Lake.
3:30 p.m. -- Arrive at Blachford Lake; event with Canadian Rangers; meets Dechinta students and elders; tours organic garden/greenhouses; medicine walk; roundfire discussion with students and elders; canoe.
Wednesday, July 6
10:05 a.m. MT -- Arrive at Yellowknife Airport for departure and retreat.
Thursday, July 7
4:30 p.m. MT -- Arrive at Calgary International Airport; white-hatting ceremony.
5:00 p.m. -- Arrive at 21st Century Research and Innovation Centre; tour.
7:25 p.m. -- Arrive at BMO Centre for a reception hosted by Prime Minister Stephen Harper; Calgary Stampede activities.
8:15 p.m. -- Speech.
Friday, July 8
8:30 a.m. MT -- Travel Calgary Stampede Parade route in reverse by car.
8:50 a.m. -- Arrive at Bow Valley College to officially launch Calgary Stampede Parade; watch parade.
11:30 a.m. -- Arrive at the ENMAX Conservatory/Calgary Zoo; tour environmental preservation displays; meet homeless youth privately; attend Alberta government reception.
12:45 p.m. -- Arrive at Challenger Rotary Park; wreath-laying.
1:30 p.m. -- Arrive at Calgary International Airport for departure to Los Angeles.
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By BiSM1LLah-empiritrage. Mirror. At Thursday, October 18th 2018, 03:39:50 AM.
A collection of small mirrors can add great interest to a wall. When using a group of mirrors, concentrate on choosing interesting frames in a variety of shapes and sizes. To create a cohesive grouping, you may want to consider using mirrors with the same or similarly colored frames. To arrange a group, hang the largest mirror first, and then add a smaller one of similar shape. Finish with yet another small mirror in a different shape. Space them all evenly on the wall.
Your dresser will have a mirror with a frame that matches your decor but instead you could opt for a floor length mirror. Place it at an angle so that it brings in natural light and brightens your room. As another option, you could substitute the entire headboard of your bed for a mirror. Only, it is advisable not to use a single piece but break it up into panels with maybe individual frames.
Pick interesting shapes. Square is good, but unusually-shaped mirrors can add an extra element of interest to a room. Choose mirrors that are wavy, long and thin, diamond shaped or triangular. Instead of one or two large mirrors, create a mosaic of mirrors by using several smaller mirrors placed together. Look for different glass styles. Instead of a smooth mirror, hang a mirror with beveled edges. Another option is to use frosted mirrors. Hang a mix of framed and unframed mirrors.


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Ophthalmologist Dr. Reza Dana Receives Research to Prevent Blindness Investigator Award
Ophthalmologist Reza Dana, MD, has been awarded a Research to Prevent Blindness Senior Scientific Investigator Award, according to a news release.
The award is for $150,000 and will go to support research into the causes, treatment and prevention of blinding diseases.
Dr. Dana serves director of the cornea and refractive surgery service at Mass. Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School in Boston.
"I am delighted to have received this support from RPB, which will aid us tremendously in our investigations of ocular surface inflammation in eyes deemed at high risk of corneal transplant rejection," said Dr. Dana, in the release. "With this support, we will be able to examine further how modulating inflammation and angiogenesis can promote transplant survival."
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- GI physician leader to know: Dr. Dahlia Awais of Minnesota Gastroenterology
- Dr. David Ahlquist: Cologuard could be an alternative to colonoscopy — 5 notes
- 74% of anesthesiologists sued for care at outpatient clinics: 7 statistics on work setting & lawsuit risk

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The former company town of Port Union, Newoundland, est. 1916. Photo: Jessica Mace
Canada: Buildings and Landscapes
We are excited to say that the study of Canadian architecture is back in a big way at U of T! This semester, a brand-new course, FAH 273 Canada: Buildings and Landscapes—taught by Professor Christy Anderson and Professor Joseph Clarke—is allowing undergraduate students to explore the history of Canadian architecture from various thematic perspectives. The course has featured several dynamic speakers in the past several weeks.
Here is a look at two of the guest talks so far:
Jessica Mace, PhD, and our very own Postdoctoral Fellow in Canadian Architecture and Landscapes at U of T, presented a talk on company towns, exploring a form of housing for working Canadians in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, which were pre-planned communities centred around a single industry (or company) in various locations across the country. Her talk traced the influences of the Garden City movement as well as several European and American communities that were built with utopian, idealized, and often paternalistic conceptions of healthy and safe housing, imbued with values of morality and good attitudes towards working. Dr. Mace also explored the impact of company towns on the built landscape of Canada, including the effects of rapid development, resource extraction, and industrial expansion. The talk closed by examining the life of company towns in the twenty-first century, exploring how some towns are abandoned, others are incorporated into the urban fabric around them, and how some operate as heritage spaces or are repurposed.
Interested in learning more? Check out Dr. Mace’s recent book Identity on the land: Company towns in Canada (co-authored with Lucie K. Morisset). (Also available in French!)
Michelangelo Sabatino, PhD, Professor and Director of the PhD Programme at the Illinois Institute of Chicago (IIT), spoke about the dichotomy of “Canadian architecture” and “architecture in Canada.” His discussion traced the history of architecture in Canada, examining regionalism and how local conditions in different parts of the country provided different reactions to architecture, as well as the roles that transportation, advertising, and mass media had in the conception of buildings in Canada and worldwide. Professor Sabatino stressed the importance of moments in Canadian history, such as the Centennial and Expo ’67, as a key and powerful point of transition towards a new building practice across the country, citing the interest and investment of government resources as well as growing professionalism of architecture in Canada. The talk was helpful in framing the built environment in Canada in a multi-faceted way, encouraging students to ask questions about what constitutes a “Canadian” architecture, and whether or not the term is reductive describing the diverse architectural traditions within our borders.
Interested in learning more? Check out Professor Sabatino’s book, Canada: Modern architectures in history (co-authored with Rhodri Windsor Liscombe).
Stay tuned for more updates on this course and on future events!

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Art Entr’Elles, initiated in October 2009 as a community art project, has become a non profit organization gathering criminalized women and professional artists in collaborative art projects.
Art Entr’Elles identifies as a collective of women-artists that say NO to violence, poverty and intolerence. Throught art, the collective supports creative exploration, socio-political expression and critical thinking, among its members and the general public.
The organization, inspired directly from the Agir par l’imaginaire project – that took place in several detention centers between 2008 and 2011 – Agir par l’imaginaire was initiated by the Société Elizabeth Fry du Québec and the Engrenage Noir / LEVIER. After their release from prison, these women decided to continue the artistic exploration they had started in detention and founded the collective Art Entr’Elles in 2009.
The count is a documentary video installation. Six prison cells line a corridor. Six women are “doing time” there, counting interminable days on the inside. Six open doors lead to their stories, secrets, hopes, regrets. This documentary video installation was made for a community art project by its protagonists, members of the Art Entr’Elles collective, in collaboration with director Émilie B. Guérette and scenographer Hubert Lafore.
This project was made possible thanks to financial support from the Fondation du Grand Montréal, the Caisse d’économie solidaire, the Fondation Thérèse-Casgrain and the Correctional Service of Canada, as well as thanks to the partnerships of Vidéographe, Bande à part, Continuité-famille-auprès-des-détenues (CFAD) and the Société Elizabeth Fry du Québec (SEFQ).
You can view the trailer of the project by clicking
Double Sentence is a short film directed by convicted women within a community art project, in collaboration with the filemaker Alexis Fortier-Gauthier.
The directors chose to show one of their personnel stories as an example of the social reintegration process and the challenges that occur after finishing a prison sentence. In fact, it’s just the beginning of a journey filled with difficulties related to their criminal records. Daily, they must deal with prejudice; the main challenge, however, is to forgive themselves. How can they liberate themselves from the past, which got them imprisoned and caused so much pain around them?
This project has been made possible thanks to the financial contribution of the Congrégation des filles de la sagesse, de la Caisse Desjardins Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, de donateurs individuels et aux partenariats des Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal (RIDM), de Vidéographe, du Groupe d’intervention vidéo (GIP), de Projet Ose, de Continuité-Famille auprès des détenues (CFAD) et de la Société Elizabeth Fry du Québec.
Unfold Your Identity
This project invites women with a criminal past to assert their identity through the use of arts – photography, writing and audio testimonies. This exploration of the creative process takes place in the form of participative workshops. The outcome of this experience is the completion of collective or individual audio-photographical portraits. The artwork will be presented in a public exhibition.
These workshops are the first step of a two-year media art project. The audio-portraits will drive the second phase of the project, which consists in building an interactive map of the women’s social integration process on the web. This 2.0 cartography aims to become a tool of self-expression, and exchange of information and experiences between the women and the public.
This project has been made possible thanks to the partnership between Art Entr’elles and the Projet Ose organization, and the financial contribution of the Fondation Béati, la Caisse d’économie solidaire Desjardins, the City of Montreal and the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec.
Face To Face
The Face To Face is a project based on close collaboration between one community and one professional artist. The objective on this pairing is to allow the participants to explore a medium of their choice (video, photography, painting, sculpture, dance, signing, etc.) and to take a stand on the themes of poverty, family and criminalisation.
The produced artworks were exhibited at the Maison de la culture Notre-Dame-de-Grâce from February 28 to April 21, 2013 and at the Cégep Maisonneuve from April 23 to 28, of the same year.
Give It A Second Chance
« Give It A Second Chance » is an art creation project that attempted to provoke a reflection on the relationship between poverty, social exclusion and imprisonment. The participating artists created one or more artworks from used, broken or defective items. The goal was to give a second chance to the used objects in order to symbolically recreate the second chance that criminalized women ask of society as well as the second chance that these women must also give to society. Through art, this project aimed to inspire change in our society in order for these women to no longer feel abandoned by it.
The artworks, accompanied by written thoughts on poverty and social exclusion, were presented at a public exhibition in June 2011.
On vous aime, mais pas tant que ça…
This project made use of beer bottles as a visual support to represent its five characters – homeless women and men – met and interviewed by the creative team downtown Montreal. The objective of this initiative was to portray these individuals through their dreams and personal aspirations.
Creative Team: Devora, Geneviève, Pascale, Caroline.
Métamorphose en quatre temps
This stop motion animation film addresses the obstacles and difficulties met during the social rehabilitation process of four female characters.
Creative Team: Geneviève, Lucie, Julie-Chantale and Carole.
This project was designed to bring a moment of joy to the residents of Montreal. The13 different card models were printed in two thousand copies and were distributed for free all around the city.
Creative Team: Jessica, Émilie, Julie-Chantale, Geneviève, Lucie, Carole.
- Anne-Céline Genevois, Projet Ose (Director)
Board of Directors
- Ruth Gagnon, President
- Devora Neumark, Vice President
- Agnès Billa, Treasurer
- Aleksandra Zajko, Secretary
- Jill S., Administrator
- Geneviève Fortin, Administrator
For further information about the Art Entr’Elles Collective, please get in touch with us by email.


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Kanye West has been making major moves with his G.O.O.D. Music label with the recent signing of Teyanna Taylor as well as hints of signing 2 Chainz. Mr. West is now prepping the release of the G.O.O.D. Music compilation album titled Cruel Summer with a film with the same name making its debut at Cannes on May 23rd as an out-of-competition entry. Yeezy plans to make it a hot summer!
The film will be a seven-screen viewing experience with a physical art installation. It will remain open for two days following its premiere in France, and tickets are available for free on a first-come, first-serve basis.


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Chief Mphuka of the Chikunda people in Luangwa District has urged his subjects in the area to support the PF Government because according to the chief, the government has fulfilled its campaign promises.
ZANIS reports that Chief Mphuka of the Chikunda people made the call yesterday when he addressed scores of his subjects at Hotela and Mandombe villages during two separate meetings.
It was at these meetings, which were also addressed by Luangwa district commissioner Eunie Mumba and council secretary Peter Nguluwe where the Traditional ruler said the PF Government of President Sata has realized the dreams of the people of Luangwa District.
Meanwhile some subjects fear that they will be displaced due to some of the projects the government is undertaking but Council Secretary, Peter Nguluwe has assured the people of Chidada in Hotela village that no one will be displaced with developments that are coming to the area.
Chief Mphuka urged the people to support and rally behind the PF Government which is fulfilling its campaign promises in the few years that it has been in power.
The Traditional ruler lamented that Luangwa District has lagged behind in terms of development and called the people to support Government in its programmes and policies.


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Nothing reminds us of Italian summer cooking than balsamic garlic flank steak with fresh basil garnish. We use these deep roasted tomatoes in just about everything we can think of: simple pastas, eggs, avocado toast, or frittatas. So make extra! You won’t regret it.
Balsamic Garlic Flank Steak with Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes
- 1 ½ lb. flank steak or skirt steak
- ¾ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fat free Greek Yogurt
- 1 Tbsp. salt
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove of garlic, finely diced
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, for garnish
- In a medium to large mixing bowl, mix the steak marinade ingredients together: balsamic vinegar, Greek yogurt, garlic, salt. Add in the flank steak. Marinate in the refrigerator anywhere from 30 minutes to overnight.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together all of the tomato marinade ingredients. Add in tomatoes and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400° F.
- Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Once marinated, spread the tomatoes onto the sheet pan, making sure they’re in one single layer. Roast for 30 minutes or until they’ve begun to turn dark brown on top and are bubbling.
- Take out of the oven and allow to sit for 30 minutes, until they’re completely cool and easily come off the foil when scraped with a spatula.
- Take off the tomatoes and reserve until you’re ready to cook the steak.
- Take the fresh basil and rip apart into small pieces.
- Heat the grill or grill pan until smoking hot. Spray with cooking spray. Grill the flank steak 5 minutes per side (or less time if very thin), until cooked to medium rare/medium.
- Serve grilled steak with the roasted balsamic tomatoes on top or on the side. Garnish with fresh basil.
This marinade and tomato pairing are also a favorite with grilled chicken. Get the recipe HERE (link to chicken)


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Play more than 1,000 games, from virtually anywhere, on the Sony PlayStation Vita. With this device, gamers can stream PS4 games through Remote Play and PS3 games with PS Now. Watch all your favorite TV shows and hot new movies through streaming services like Netflix or purchase them easily right from the PlayStation Store. This compact handheld gaming system is 15 percent lighter and 20 percent slimmer than the original PlayStation portable system and provides the user four to six hours more ba...
A new portable device!!!!
Review by sym1one
March, 18 2012
Pros: nice size screen, small enough to put in a bag and play anywhere u want.
Cons: have to be carful not to drop it.
Small portable and easy to use. it's like having a little ps3 in ur pocket. great for long trips to and from places.

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NordicTrack A2550 PRO Treadmill
This model has a 20″ x 55″ tread belt and incorporates the ComfortShox” cushioning system. The Nordic Track A2550 is powered by a 2.5 HP DurX Commercial motor and has a folding frame.
iFIT technology enables the treadmill to be connected to the internet to add interest and functionality to your workout. It allows you to manage your profile online and even work out with Jillian Michaels. This feature requires an internet connection, the addition of the iFIT module which is sold separately and paid membership to iFIT.
There are a total of 16 Workout Programs that automatically adjust the incline and speed of your treadmill. There are 4 Performance workouts, 4 Weight Loss workouts, 4 Timed Workouts and 4 Distance workouts comprising 1 mile, 5k, 10k or half marathon training.
The console incorporates a Hi-Resolution Grafixx Display with 2 LCD Windows. This display tracks your speed, time, distance, pulse and calories burned. The console display also features a compatible Music port for use with an iPod.
The treadmill comes with a Lifetime guarantee on the motor and frame, with 2 years on parts and 1 year In-Home service.
- Commercial Grade DurX Motor
- 16 Workout Programs
- iFIT LIVE Technology
- “One Touch” Speed Adjustment
- “One Touch” Incline Adjustment
- “ComfortShox” Cushioning
- Cardio Grip Heart Rate Monitor
- Grafixx Hi Resolution Display
- Space Saver (Folding) Design
- iPod Compatible Music Port
- Motor: 2.5 HP
- Belt size: 20″ x 55″
- Speed: 0 – 12 MPH
- Incline: 0 – 10 degrees
- User Weight: 350 lb
- Folding: Yes
- Warranty: Frame and Motor (Lifetime), Parts (2 years), In-Home Service (1 year)
This treadmill is iFIT capable. In essence, this is a wireless connection between the Internet and the treadmill. The iFIT feature allows you to experience trails all over the globe just as if you were running outside.
iFIT enables you to customize your own fitness program, receive automatic workout downloads, manage your profile online and work out with Jillian Michaels. You can even add the thrill of competition to your workout with 5k races against your Facebook friends.
Other features include a nutrition and activity tracker, motivating text messages and emails, and workout videos that are available for download. It should be noted, however, that this feature requires an internet connection, the iFIT Module that is available as an optional extra and paid membership to iFIT.
Heart Rate Monitor
A useful feature is the Club-Design CardioGrip heart rate monitor. This helps you make the most out of every workout by monitoring your heart rate via sensors that are built into the handlebars. Monitoring your heart rate ensures that you’re always in the right training zone for your goals. You can get a more effective workout, burn more fat, and improve your cardiovascular health.
The treadmill comes equipped with 1-Touch control. Instead of tediously scrolling through options, the 1-Touch system allows you to instantly change the speed of the treadmill between 0-12 MPH with the single touch of a button. You can decrease your speed immediately when you need a rest, or increase it instantly for a challenging workout.
The treadmill also uses the 1-Touch control technology in order to change the incline with the single touch of a button instead of tediously scrolling through options as you would with traditional incline controls. The incline can be adjusted between 0 degrees up to 10 degrees of grade.
This model features a Universal iPod dock. You can now enjoy your workout while you play your favorite music through the built-in sound system. The Compatible Music Port allows you to plug in your iPod or MP3 Player and then place it on the console shelf where it’s within easy reach and leaves the controls right at your fingertips.
This facility allows you to fold the treadmill into an upright position after your workout where it will then occupy a lot smaller floor area.
The user weight limit for this treadmill is 350 lbs which should accommodate the majority of users.
The NordicTrack A2550 treadmill is underwritten by a warranty which offers a Lifetime guarantee on the motor and frame, with 2 years on parts and 1 year In-Home service guarantee.

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The Texas State Board of Education approved new science standards that will encourage students in public schools to scrutinize “all sides” of scientific theories, including evolution. According to the AP :
The curriculum will require that students “in all fields of science, analyze, evaluate and critique scientific explanations … including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student.”
The Discovery Institute’s Evolution News Blog had this to say:
In a huge victory for those who favor teaching the scientific evidence for and against evolution, Texas today moved to the head of the class by requiring students to “critique” and examine “all sides of scientific evidence” and specifically requiring students to “analyze and evaluate” the evidence for major evolutionary concepts such as common ancestry, natural selection, and mutations.
“Texas has sent a clear message that evolution should be taught as a scientific theory open to critical scrutiny, not as a sacred dogma that can’t be questioned,” said Dr. John West, Senior Fellow at Discovery Institute. “Contrary to the claims of the evolution lobby, absolutely nothing the Board did promotes ‘creationism’ or religion in the classroom. Groups that assert otherwise are lying, plain and simple. Under the new standards, students will be expected to analyze and evaluate the scientific evidence for evolution, not religion. Period.”
The new requirements were contained in revised science standards approved today by the Texas State Board of Education. The science standards include language requiring students to “analyze, evaluate and critique scientific explanations…including examining all sides of scientific evidence… so as to encourage critical thinking by the student.” Equally important, the high school biology standards now require students to “analyze and evaluate” the scientific evidence for key parts of evolutionary theory, including common ancestry, natural selection, and mutations.
Discovery Institute has long endorsed the idea that evolution should be fully and completely presented to students, including its unresolved issues.
It’s encouraging to see that when it comes to Charles Darwin’s statement that “…a fair result can be obtained only by fully stating and balancing the facts and arguments on both sides of each question,” Texas education leaders are in full agreement.
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Want to check if you’re healthy? Try to stand on one leg for 20 seconds without losing your balance. Research shows that the ability to do this is a sign of physical health and that getting better at this can help one’s physical fitness and even boost life expectancy.
The ability to stand on one leg is associated with an increased level of physical activity and a lower risk of falling. As a result, it’s associated with both life expectancy and quality. In fact, the inability to stand on one leg for 20 seconds or more is associated with, among other things, a higher risk of damage to blood vessels in the brain and reduced cognitive abilities.
You are also less likely to be able to stand on one leg without swaying if you have certain medical conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, stroke or Parkinson’s disease. Pregnancy and menopause, as well as other conditions, can also change one’s sense of balance and impair the ability to stay upright.
A study from Kyoto University in Japan found that being unable to maintain one’s balance on one leg could indicate a risk of stroke or dementia. The findings of this study, published in the journal Stroke, found that around 50% of people who suffered heart attacks in the past and 30% of those who had bleeding in the brain that could lead to a stroke all had difficulties staying balanced. Further, subjects who struggled to maintain balance on one leg also showed signs of decreased thinking and memory impairment.
Why is it important to stand on one leg?
When we stand upright, we are often unstable since the human body has a small support base relative to our height and width. Normally, we rely on our central and peripheral nervous systems to process all the incoming information from our senses, such as from the eyes, the inner ears and feedback from joints and muscles. We then activate the needed muscles (legs, ankles, core and sometimes the arms) to make the adjustments needed to stay upright.
Standing on each leg for one minute three times a day can help improve the mineral density in hip bones, recent evidence suggests. A stronger hip means a reduced risk of fractures in the hip at a later age, an injury that can cause a great deal of heartache and suffering.
It isn’t really surprising. The more physically active we are, the more likely we are to have better balance, on one leg, in one’s mind and in life in general.


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As I mentioned a while back, Liz Williams’ Detective Inspector Chen series of novels found a new home at Morrigan Books. Therefore the small independent publishing house, Morrigan Books, scheduled for release the next two novels in Liz Williams’ series, “The Iron Khan” this December and “Morningstar” next year. But for the readers interested in Liz Williams’ “The Iron Khan” and who have an e-reader the novel is already available, because Morrigan Books released the e-book edition this week on Amazon and Smashwords. The e-book edition has an interesting cover, made by the art director of the Morrigan Books, Reece Notley, if I am not mistaken. However, since the publisher plans to release a paperback edition and a hardcover special edition we can expect a new cover for those editions too, Morrigan Books commissioned Stephanie Pui-Mun Law for the artwork which will be featured on the cover of the physical editions of “The Iron Khan”. I am looking forward to see that cover artwork too.
Also, here is a description of Liz Williams’ “The Iron Khan”:
Being considered a friend to the Emperor of Heaven has its drawbacks — especially when one is Detective Inspector Chen and the Emperor needs assistance in finding the Book, a escaped, self-aware magical artifact with the power to alter the world. Tasked with retrieving the Book before it can alter reality, Chen crosses paths with his former partner, Zhu Irzh who is in hot pursuit of the Iron Khan, an evil, homicidal immortal intent on conquering Asia by any means. While Chen and Zhu are otherwise occupied, Inari — Chen’s demon wife — is whisked away by forces intent on revenge against Chen and ultimately, the Emperor of Heaven. The fantastical deserts of Western China and a mythical city of wonders serve as a backdrop for Chen, Zhu Irzh and Zhu’s lover, Jhai Tserai as they wage an intense, personal war to prevent their worlds from a cataclysmic destruction.
Liz Williams delivers an exotic tapestry of unique urban fantasy — rich with Asian mythology and interesting, fully-formed characters. From the quirky inclusion of a taciturn badger teapot to the luxurious descriptions of Singapore Three, Williams crafts a solid and fantastical world like no other writer in the fantasy genre. Strong storytelling and unexpected plot twists is guaranteed to keep the reader intrigued…and longing for more.

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text: Westside Elementary chose to participate in the Wagon Warriors challenge because we help those in need. Over the years we have rallied around those with in our school community that have needed help. This cause is no different! Westside is full of compassionate and caring people, we hope you like our wagon! Third graders from Westside Elementary in Kimberly voted on an “Emoji” themed wagon to help inspire those battling cancer and those supporting the fight. The idea came from a girl at our school that said Emojis brighten people’s day because they are mostly happy and can cheer you up. Other third graders thought it was a good choice because emojis are fun and can help kids forget they are sick for awhile. Emojis also are a good way to express yourself whether you are having a good or bad day and all kids can relate to Emojis! We hope you look at our wagon and are inspired to stay strong, stay positive, stay tough and never stop fighting (and hopefully donate some money)! Have an “Emojiful” day!

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Nominations will officially open for the 2019 Helloadipa Volta Music Awards on Monday 26th November, 2018. Log on to www.voltamusicawards.com to download the forms. Points of submission across the region will communicated to the public subsequently. Nominations closes officially on Friday 28th December, 2018. #helloadipaVMA2019 #CelebratingVoltaExcellence
Eventic Ghana, the Organisers of Volta Music Awards held a 3 Day Seminar at Hohoe, Ho and Aflao on the 20th, 21st and 22nd October respectively to sensitize the general public and the music body on the biggest awards that will hit Volta Region very soon.
Eventic Ghana Limited (@EventicGH), Organizers of the Volta Music Awards (VMA), in partnership with the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), announces a 3-day seminar in the Volta Region, to educate Musicians, Producers, Songwriters, and all music-related outfits on the awards ahead of official launch of its maiden edition.


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Large Green Floral Print Kantha Quilt
An upcycled vintage Kantha quilt with an unusual green floral pattern.
An unusual green floral print covers one side of this Kantha quilt, the reverse is mostly a plain ecru fabric with a soft dark green and burnt apricot check. Handmade in Bangladesh from vintage upcycled saris. Use as a bed cover or throw for a sofa.
To find out more about our Kantha quilts and throws read our blog Ultimate Upcycling - Vintage Kantha Quilts.

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This week, we give the thumbs-up/thumbs-down treatment to some end-of-year sci-fi flicks that have been flying under our radar. Plus, Rhea and Ricky pitch other escape scenarios for Snake Plissken, and we chat about the film documenting Plissken's most recent escape, Escape from L.A.
Discuss!Wham Bam Pow Ep. 23 - Escape from L.A.
(My heart *soared* when Ricky said he likes Love Actually. SOARED, I tell you.)


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Why is the bicipital groove important?
Bicipital groove (BG) is an indentation on the anterior aspect of proximal part of humerus. This groove allows tendon of long head of biceps brachi muscle enveloped in synovial sheath and ascending branch of anterior circumflex humeral artery to pass through it.
What nerve runs through bicipital groove?
The bicipital groove (intertubercular groove or sulcus) lies between the lateral edge of the lesser tuberosity medially and the greater tuberosity laterally. It is converted to a tunnel by the transverse humeral ligament, a thick band uniting the bony margins. . Musculocutaneous nerve (C5, 6 ).
What is another term for Bicipital tuberosity?
ra·di·al tu·ber·os·i·ty an oval projection from the medial surface of the radius just distal to the neck, giving attachment (insertion) on its posterior half to the tendon of the biceps. Synonym(s): tuberositas radii [TA], bicipital tuberosity, tuber radii, tuberosity of radius.
What does groove mean in anatomy?
Groove – A furrow in the bone surface that runs along the length of a vessel or nerve, providing space to avoid compression by adjacent muscle or external forces. It can be used to define a bone’s borders accurately.
Why is it called bicipital groove?
The bicipital groove (also known as the intertubercular sulcus or sulcus intertubercularis) is the indentation between the greater and lesser tuberosities of the humerus that lodges the biceps tendon.
What is bicep tendonitis?
Biceps tendinitis is an inflammation or irritation of the upper biceps tendon. Also called the long head of the biceps tendon, this strong, cord-like structure connects the biceps muscle to the bones in the shoulder. Pain in the front of the shoulder and weakness are common symptoms of biceps tendinitis.
Is the bicipital groove the same as the Intertubercular groove?
The bicipital groove (intertubercular groove, sulcus intertubercularis) is a deep groove on the humerus that separates the greater tubercle from the lesser tubercle….
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What connects to the radial tuberosity?
…is a rough projection, the radial tuberosity, which receives the biceps tendon. A ridge, the interosseous border, extends the length of the shaft and provides attachment for the interosseous membrane connecting the radius and the ulna.
What does radial tuberosity mean?
: an oval eminence on the medial side of the radius distal to the neck where the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle inserts.
What does groove mean in slang?
to take great pleasure
Slang. to take great pleasure; enjoy oneself: He was grooving on the music. to get along or interact well.
What is groove slang?
Groove is defined as slang that is defined as to enjoy or take pleasure in. An example of to groove is dancing to your favorite song. verb.
Which is the correct description of the bicipital groove?
Bicipital groove orientation: considerations for the retroversion of a prosthesis in fractures of the proximal humerus. Both heads converge in short, wide, flattened, and bifascicular tendon inserting in the humerus, lateral to the bicipital groove.
What causes pain in the bicipital groove?
Digital pressure over the bicipital groove did not elicit pain. Adhesive changes affect the mobility of the bicep tendon within the bicipital groove and its synovial sheath becomes the secondary source of pain.
Which is the dictionary definition of bicipital?
“Bicipital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bicipital. Accessed 30 Jun. 2021. Return of Name that Color! Test your knowledge – and maybe learn something along the way. A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
Is there a bicipital groove in Titanotherium?
The great tuberosity is always large and often overhangs the bicipital groove, it is especially large in Titanotherium (Brontops). There is no bicipital groove, and the tuberosities coalesce. It corresponds almost exactly to the bicipital groove, and has the advantage of avoiding the great vessels and nerves.


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Wolfenstein is an action game set in an alternative vision of history, the plot of which introduces players to the dark and dangerous world of World War II. The game is a continuation of the cult Wolfenstein series.
The action of the game takes place in 1943, when the war reached a critical point. Players assume the role of B.J. Blazkowicz, a legendary intelligence agent who is sent on secret missions to stop the occult and supernatural forces of the Nazis. In the game, Blazkowicz discovers mysterious artifacts, paranormal abilities and horrific experiments conducted by the Nazis.
During the game, players can use a variety of weapons and special abilities that give them an advantage over their opponents. Sci-fi elements such as time control abilities and fighting supernatural enemies introduce unique gameplay elements.
The graphics in Wolfenstein are refined and reflect the atmosphere of an alternative wartime reality. The game world and character models are detailed, which adds to the dark atmosphere. The locations in the game range from realistic places like Paris or Germany to fictional ones that combine historical elements with a dark secret.
The plot is an intriguing mix of historical events, science-fiction and action elements. The game pays homage to the spirit of the original series while introducing novelties and refreshing the gameplay. For lovers of shooters and alternate history, this game offers the perfect opportunity to discover a new face of the legendary series.
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As the Welsh singer/songwriter/producer Jem gears up for the release of her debut album Finally Woken (ATO Records), she is celebrating the release of Madonna's new single "Nothing Fails,"' which Jem co-wrote with acclaimed producer Guy Sigsworth (Bjork, Frou Frou) and Madonna. "Nothing Fails" was recently serviced to radio as Madonna's third single off "American Life."
For an artist on the rise, having co-written a song with Madonna who has topped charts across two decades, sold hundreds of millions of albums, created an enormously influential body of work and stood at the forefront of socially conscious artists worldwide was an amazing experience to say the least.
"When I finally heard the finished song it was the strangest experience," said Jem. "It's not everyday you hear Madonna singing words and melodies you sang into your dictaphone at two in the morning! I really admire her for being so involved in everything she does. The song sounds beautiful."
Guy Sigsworth had just written Madonna's last single 'What It Feels Like For A Girl' when he asked Jem to collaborate with him. Two days into their first writing session together the song "Silly Thing' later to become 'Nothing Fails' was born. This collaboration between Guy, Jem and subsequently Madonna, appears as track six on Madonna's American Life and has been consistently name checked as one of the standout tracks on the album.
Jem is currently enjoying success of her own with her EP "It All Starts Here." It has become the most listener requested CD at the influential Los Angeles-based radio station KCRW with the word spreading and new stations playlisting it daily. Since discovering Jem's enchanting voice in March 2002, KCRW Music Director Nic Harcourt has been spinning Jem's EP on his critically acclaimed show "Morning Becomes Eclectic."
Jem's full-length album Finally Woken is set for release on ATO Records in March 2004.


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MEPS 248:141-163 (2003) - doi:10.3354/meps248141
Individual growth model for the appendicularian Oikopleura dioica
Franck Touratier1,*, François Carlotti2, Gabriel Gorsky3
ABSTRACT: A model of individual growth simulating the development of the main compartments and processes involved in the ecophysiology of the appendicularian Oikopleura dioica is presented. O. dioica is one of the 5 most frequent larvacean species inhabiting European seas, and laboratory studies are available for comparison with model outputs. Individual growth and interactions with the external medium are described by state variables and fluxes of C and N, using the stoichiometric approach. Three forcing variables control the animal¹s growth: temperature, food quantity, and food quality (i.e. C:N ratio and size of particles). Model outputs are compared to experimental data to analyse (1) the effect of food quantity and quality on trunk length; (2) the influence of temperature on trunk length, generation time, respiration, excretion and house production rate; (3) the variability of the filtration rate under different conditions of temperature, food quantity and food quality. Results of the model are coherent with most observations, and validation of the model was successful.
KEY WORDS: Appendicularia · Ecophysiology · Modelling · Carbon · Nitrogen
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Jess and Ryan had an awesome wedding at Our Lady of Angels and House of Blues. We went to the Flats for photos between the ceremony and reception. The HoB looked amazing and guests loved the atmosphere. Jess, Ryan and their bridal party were so much fun to be with all day. Below are a few of my favorite shots.
Congratulations Jess and Ryan!
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Dr. Chacko Featured on the Cover of
Atlanta's Top Doctor Magazine
At Chacko Allergy, our patients’ safety is our utmost priority. We are open although have limited our hours. Please call the office for our new hours as they vary per location.
We are seeing both new and follow up visits. We do have telemedicine visits as well. We are also continuing to offer our allergy shots and other treatments in the office.
Please feel free to call our office at 678-668-4688 or email us if you have any questions. Thank you for trusting us with your care.


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Richmond Hill Library: Great Highland BagpipesCentral Library Richmond Hill, Ontario
Music, Heritage — Hands-On Activity
Listen to Richmond Hill Centennial Pipe Band and try out practice chanters and drum pads - see if you can play "The Maple Leaf Forever"! Learn about the history of bagpipes, and World Championships won by Canadian bands.
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Richmond Hill Public Library has proudly served our local community for more than 165 years. The Library has more than 62,000 cardholders and averages more than 63,000 in-person and virtual visits per week. It serves a population of over 200,000 Richmond Hill residents through its four locations: Central Library, Oak Ridges Moraine Library, Richmond Green Library, and Richvale Library.
This event is in English.
This event is wheelchair accessible.
Keywords: Performance, Outdoors, Library, Family Friendly, All Ages, Culture Days @ Richmond Hill Library, Richmond Hill Public Library, Library, Hub, Culture Hub, Library Hub, RHP-L

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I feel so terrible about myself, but simultaneously love all the reasons I have for hating myself. It’s both the worst and most awful thing ever and the most amazing incredible thing imaginable. In short, my mind is fucked.
I don’t want to feel this anymore. Except parts of me really do.
I want to eradicate this from my mind. Purge it all, wipe it from existence. Or sink into it and be completely consumed by it.
It’s living with it that’s the problem. Like a shard in my mind. This terrible unforgivable thing driving me. I can’t bear it. But I can’t bear to let go either. I want to scratch and tear at it constantly.
Maybe with enough work I can relax my grip on survival enough to end it. Right now I hate myself, and I deserve to hate myself, and I want to hate myself, and I refuse to stop giving myself more reasons to hate myself. I’m the most pathetic kind of monster, gifted self-awareness without self-control. Time for more denial and escapism.
I would probably be better off dead. The world might be better off without me.
But my survival instinct seems to be too strong. And my family would be devastated by me ending it.
So I’m sitting here, rotting away in my misery, torturing myself for being the monster I am. I’ve got to get out of my mind somehow.


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La Moine Park, better known to the locals as the Cheese Park, is located in a quiet hillside neighborhood in Richmond near El Sobrante. This 18-acre park features play structures for preschool-age kids and a large concrete slide with climbing opportunities for more adventurous kids.
La Moine Cheese Park Features
Location: 3444-3530 Morningside Dr, Richmond, CA 94803
Unique Features of Playground: Mouse/cheese themed concrete climbing area and slide. Large grassy area. Younger kid play area with fire truck toddler structure; rock climbing; slides; swings.
Swings: Two bucket swings in the cheese play area; to bucket swings and 2 regular swings in the little kid playground.
Fenced in? Not really, and there’s a lot of room to run, but it’s set off from the street.
Surfaces: Unforgiving and slippery concrete with sand around the cheese structure and slide. Cushy rubber mat surface around the little kids play structures; large grassy area between the two playgrounds
Bathroom: Nope. Bummer.
Unique Features of the Park Overall: Peaceful neighborhood area with unusual play structure with lots of climbing opportunities.
Lunch tables & seating: Plenty of benches scattered throughout and several tables with BBQ’s under shaded area.
Parking: Ample free street parking.
Shade: Many trees provide shade at cheese structure with partial sun; full sun in the little kid playground.
Covid-19 Restricted Occupancy: No posted signs anywhere.
Pros: Mixed-age appropriate; lots of wide open space; unique play structure.
Cons: Precarious concrete slide for little kids; some dog poop in the field; no bathroom.
La Moine Park highlights
I found this park while searching for unique playgrounds and the name, Cheese Park, and the colorful structures immediately caught my attention. Keira was excited to go to the Cheese Park. When I told her she imagined a park made up entirely of cheese! The playground gets its cheesy name from the large old school concrete structure with swiss cheese structures and whimsical mice paintings. The top of the play area can be a little slippery for younger kids to run around.
The cement slide is old-school and should be used with caution. Many kids, including my 3.5-year-old, fly off the slide at the bottom or over the side. Yikes! Thankfully there were no injuries this time, but the curved design does create a centrifugal momentum that can throw kids off the slide if they are not careful.
Pro tip: Cardboard is littering the area around the giant concrete slide, children use the cardboard as a barrier to protect clothes, but it also makes them go much faster.
La Moine Park overview
La Moine Park is divided into two parts: lower with concrete slide and BBQ grills and covered tables; and upper with preschool-aged play structures, swings, and benches throughout. The toddler side provides very little shade, so I can see it get super hot during summer days (sunscreen and hat combo is a must, and bring plenty of water as the park does not have a water fountain).
The playground features were a perfect combination and layout for my 3.5-year-old and 23-month-olds. They had so much fun, we spent about 2.5 hours playing!
Upper: The firetruck play area and monkey bars were great for imaginary play. The rock climbing and multiple slides offer a lot of variety for running up and down the large structure.
Lower: The giant colorful cheese concrete slide and many hide-and-seek holes to poke your heads out of provide for hours of play. The benches, swings and grassy field are also big pluses.
The expansive grass area that spans between the two playgrounds is well kept, but watch out for occasional poop left by furry friends.
Overall, the park is well kept, the City staff came for cleaning and a sweep of the park when we were playing in the afternoon. The sunset is also a beautiful feature here. We’ll be back.
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Hydrologic activity plays a big role in Bighorn Canyon. Water flowing over the land surface in rivers and streams has been the primary agent of erosion in forming the landscape of Bighorn Canyon. Water not only carved the canyon, but carried the eroded rock material downstream. Water also dissolved the cement in some of the rocks and helped weather the rocks to get it ready to erode.
Water And Plant Life
Feeding Bighorn Lake
The lake level is also determined by how much water and when that water goes through the dam. Even with equipment to measure snowpack, it is still largely a guessing situation as to when and how much run off will occur.
Water, Water Everywhere
When we look at all the stops water makes along the way in its various hydrologic cycle pathways, we realize how water seems to play a role in just about everything. Whether it thrills us as a waterfall, refreshes us when we plunge into Bighorn Lake or quenches our thirst on a hot summer day, in a manner of speaking, water always seems to be there to float our boat. Water is such a huge part of life. And come to think of it, water is a huge part of us.
Did You Know?
There are over 350 Abandoned Mineral land sites recorded in Bighorn Canyon, and even more are being discovered. These sites are the result of a mining boom, caused by the search for uranium in the production of nuclear weapons during the Cold War. Even with research the names of the companies responsible for the test sites have not been found. More...


Ex-home secretary Jack Straw returns from a visit to Tehran convinced that it’s time for the West to rethink its relationship with the regime
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Ariel Sharon, the Israeli Prime Minister, yesterday issued his strongest warning yet that the state would use "all our power" against settlers resisting evacuation from Gaza. Mr Sharon offered maximum political to support to the army and police as they prepare to cope with possible violence and civil disobedience when 21 Gaza settlements are evacuated under the Prime Minister's Knesset-endorsed disengagement plan.
Wednesday 05 January 2005
Mahmoud Abbas made an unabashed pitch to a boisterous rally of the Fatah faithful last night after angering Ariel Sharon's ministers by referring to Israel as the "Zionist enemy" for the killing of seven young Palestinians in Gaza.
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Ariel Sharon, the Israeli Prime Minister, yesterday personally expressed his "deep sorrow" to the Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak, after an Israeli tank crew killed three Egyptian policemen on the southern Gaza border.
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Rejuvenated, perhaps, by his pivotal role as opposition leader in guaranteeing Ariel Sharon the parliamentary majority the Prime Minister's own deeply divided Likud party would otherwise deny him, Shimon Peres was optimistic when he met foreign journalists this week.
Wednesday 27 October 2004
Friday 22 October 2004
The political instability triggered by Ariel Sharon's decision to withdraw 8,000 settlers from the Gaza Strip deepened yesterday when one of his closest erstwhile allies told activists in the ruling Likud Party that Mr Sharon was "not loyal to the land of Israel" and warned of a potential "civil war".
Wednesday 09 June 2004
Two extreme right-wing ministers deprived Ariel Sharon of his guaranteed parliamentary majority yesterday when they resigned in the first political backlash against this week's cabinet acceptance of his plan to disengage from Gaza.
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Ariel Sharon, Israel's premier,vowed yesterday to continue targeted killings of militant leaders after he praised the successful assassination of Hamas leader Abdel Aziz Rantissi.
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Paris-based OECD has rung alarm bells for Australia to keep close watch on rapid growth in house prices and mortgage lending, and urged the Reserve Bank of Australia to take a leaf out of New Zealand’s book.
The report, which was written with input from Australian treasury officials, downgraded Australia’s growth outlook in 2015 to “below average”.
Output is projected to increase by 2.6% this year and 2.9% in 2015, with a general pick-up in demand offsetting declining investment in the resource sector.
“Some economic slack will remain and the unemployment rate will not begin to edge down until the second half of 2015. As a result, there will be little inflation pressure, although rapid growth in house prices and mortgage lending requires continued close attention,” OECD said.
It urged the Reserve Bank of Australia and other regulators to consider New Zealand-style limits on what banks can lend to home buyers, and called for increased vigilance over the property market.
OECD also indicated interest rates would need to be hiked from early next year.
“Given near-term uncertainties in the rebalancing of the economy away from investment in the natural resource sector, heavy front loading of fiscal consolidation should be avoided. Against the backdrop of the projected recovery, monetary stimulus should start to be withdrawn in the first half of 2015.”
Global ratings agency Moody’s has also warned the appreciation of house prices at current rates could become a “credit negative” for Australian banks within a year.
“Australian house prices have been rising rapidly in recent quarters, raising concerns with regard to their sustainability and the possible negative impact on the quality of Australian banks' residential mortgage portfolios – as well as the stability of the financial sector more broadly,” Moody's vice president and senior credit officer Ilya Serov said.
While Moody’s said the 13% increase in Australian house prices over the past 12 months was “not yet a threat” to the credit profiles of Australian banks, it warned housing market conditions were “finely balanced” and risks to the outlook were on the downside.
However, Moody’s said the recent house price appreciation has not been fuelled by excessive credit growth or a broad-based loosening of lending standards.
The ratings agency was concerned a credit negative situation could be fuelled by an acceleration of house prices outside Sydney, and also if there was a move away from price-based competition towards competition on underwriting standards, which could expose the banks to risks associated with lower-quality mortgage products.
It also said it was watching stress levels in regional Australia as the economy moves away from resources sector investment-led growth, which could “raise the risk of localised downturns and adverse asset quality developments in less-diversified loan portfolios”.
For now, Moody’s has maintained its “stable” outlook for the banking sector and each of the big four banks also have “stable” outlooks.
But should the sector outlook change to “negative”, individual bank’s ratings would be likely to follow and funding costs increase.
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VL 90 in great shape, no cracks, v2. Great shape with no cracks in the lids. The lids will crack or break the moment this hopper is used though. I would buy this for display only. If you want to use one then buy a cheaper example with no lids and make your lids.


Earlier this month I blogged about the Fallkirk Wheel in the Architecture series - so I was doubly pleased to see a highly artistic rendition of that masterpiece by my fellow Flickrite k.barker1. Brilliant symmetry and line play, enhanced by the monochrome approach. An exquisite shot.
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Awakening is something to experience here and now by way of specific efforts and not a future prospect, an indeterminate hope at an indefinite distance in time. In this book, Edward Salim Michael teaches the decisive importance of a different perception of time, in order to reach another state of being and consciousness, by way of which one can be free from the law of the chain of cause and effect.
He casts a penetrating gaze on the various aspects of reincarnation, as well as on the Bodhisattva vow. He shows the power of predominant states in the process of recurrence, in this life or another life, and he explains the close relationship that exists between the phenomenon of nocturnal dreams and the after-death state.
All these teachings are the fruits of assiduous concentration practice and mindfulness over more than fifty years.
Beyond dogma, Edward Salim Michael shares his experiences and the understandings he has drawn from them. He unveils the spiritual heights that may be attained if one makes the appropriate efforts.
13 – Predominant States and Recurrence
Because most seekers’ levels of being and consciousness are generally far from being elevated enough to allow them to decipher enigmas belonging to a mystic domain, it is difficult, or even impossible, for them to understand that not only is recurrence a phenomenon that might occur for them in another existence that perhaps awaits them in an undetermined future, but in reality, it is already manifesting, in their lifetime, to some degree and in a way that may be more or less evident.
If the aspirant can tear away from himself for a few moments in order to examine himself objectively—which demands of him a particular effort, which is inhabitual to him and not easy to make—he will come to discover the various states of being that have become customary to him, and which constantly reawaken within him, taking possession of his being, without him knowing it. Moreover, he will notice the numerous actions that he repeats every day of his life and that he performs without ordinarily being conscious of them. Furthermore, he will see that specific thoughts, which have become a tenacious tendency within him, come back to him often—or even continually—without him being able to find the strength to detach himself from them, or he will notice that the memory of certain agreeable or disagreeable events that have left a particular mark on him arise within him again at certain moments and that, despite his will, he identifies emotionally with them to his detriment. What is more, he will note that he cannot help wanting to repeat words that have become habitual to him, without it crossing his mind to question them. And the countless physical movements that he makes automatically throughout the day, in a state of absence to himself, must not be forgotten either. All this constitutes a form of more or less subtle recurrence that he does not think of recognizing as such and of which, without suspecting it, he finds himself, in a way, to be the victim.
By way of their constant unconscious and mechanical repetition, these states, thoughts, images, emotions, and gestures become a way of being that conditions him and plunges him into a sort of mental torpor or rather, into a very particular waking sleep that obstructs his path to his Celestial Being, thus preventing him from knowing the True Life that is destined for him.


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Noah Cyrus Does Up Dubai For RedFest DXB While Straddling An ATV To Go Desert Sightseeing
Noah Cyrus probably wasn’t recognized while trying to burn rubber in the middle of a desert on an ATV. The “Lonely” singer was in Dubai to perform at RedFest DXB on Friday night so before the gig, she took off for the Emirates desert landscape while rocking a heavy helmet, big sunglasses, and a face mask created from a scarf.
She posted her new look on Instagram after taking a selfie while she straddled her sturdy mode of transportation as she wore oversized brown pants. The 20-year-old performer also rocked a two-toned, sand-colored crop top featuring long sleeves. The abbreviated garment allowed her tiny waist to be revealed.
From underneath her black helmet, Noah’s raven-colored locks could be seen trailing down the back of her shirt while she was surrounded by wavy dunes. Another desert-worthy vehicle was parked in the background.
Hopefully, Noah’s desert adventure helped with any jangled nerves as she looked forward to performing at the seventh annual RedFest DXB gathering. Her review on the pop festival’s site proved Miley’s sister’s enviable prowess.
“As one of today’s hottest up and coming artists, Noah Cyrus has been forging her own path in left-of-center pop and singer/songwriter music since her debut single “Make Me (Cry)” went straight to #1 on Spotify’s Viral Global Chart within hours of release and has since surpassed 500 million global audio and video streams.”
Noah has been on the road in recent days, delivering concerts that are part of her “The Not So Tour, Tour.” Her next stop, as stated on the star’s personal site, is in London next week, followed by concerts in New York and Los Angeles in March.
Four hours after going live and being shared with her 5.6 million followers, Noah’s latest Instagram update earned nearly 191,000 likes and more than 535 comments. Some simply offered emoji — including star-eyed faces, red hearts, purple hearts, heart-eye faces, blue hearts, and fire — while others wrote about how they felt about Noah and her most recent social media post.
“This is the sickest thing ever,” remarked Noah’s oldest sister, Brandi Cyrus.
“That waist ouuuuch!” exclaimed a fan, who added a fire emoji.
“Wow wish I could like this pic more then once,” mused another admirer, who added a heart-eye face emoji.
“That looks like fun,” stated yet another Instagram user.
As Noah shows off her talents to warble in Dubai, many may wonder whether or not she will bring out her signature moves, which includes the frequent urge to flip the bird or lick her middle finger as she sings. Whether or not this artist does carry off her tenacious and often x-rated ways while in the Middle East remains to be seen.

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[Update 1: Includes a statement from loanDepot]
The Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development found after a recent audit that loanDepot’s FHA-insured loans with down payment assistance gift funds and secondary financing did not always comply with HUD requirements.
The HUD-OIG audited loanDepot based on a referral from HUD’s Quality Assurance Division detailing a separate lender that originated Federal Housing Administration-insured loans containing ineligible down payment assistance gifts.
It selected loanDepot due to its high volume of loans with down payment assistance funds.
The audit found that loanDepot’s FHA-insured loans with down payment assistance gift funds and secondary financing did not always comply with HUD requirements.
As a result, it put the FHA insurance fund at unnecessary risk, including potential losses of $4.7 million for 53 loans with ineligible assistance and $29.9 million for a projected 339 loans that likely contained ineligible assistance.
This is equivalent to at least $25.4 million in potential losses for loans that could contain ineligible assistance and have a higher risk of loss in the first year.
Additionally, the HUD-OIG said loanDepot inappropriately charged borrowers $25,700 in fees that were not customary or reasonable and $46,510 in discount fees that did not represent the purpose of the fee.
Due to the audit, the HUD-OID recommends HUD determine legal sufficiency to pursue civil and administrative remedies against loanDepot for incorrectly certifying that mortgages were eligible for FHA mortgage insurance.
The report also says HUD should require loanDepot to:
- Stop originating FHA loans with the ineligible assistance.
- Indemnify HUD for the 53 loans with ineligible assistance.
- Indemnify HUD for loans that likely contain ineligible assistance.
- Reimburse borrowers for $25,700 in fees that were not customary or reasonable and $ 46,510 in discount fees that did not represent the purpose of the fee.
- Reduce the interest rate for borrowers who received ineligible assistance.
- Reimburse borrowers for overpaid interest as a result of the premium interest rate.
- Update all internal control checklists to include specific HUD requirements on gifts, secondary financing, premium rates, and allowable fees.
"We disagree with the report’s conclusions and believe the loans referenced in the reports complied with HUD regulations and guidance regarding DPA programs. We believe that HUD-OIG’s position is at odds with the opinion and guidance of HUD itself on this matter. We look forward to the resolution of their disagreement and expect it will be resolved favorably with regards to the loans referenced in the report. Down payment assistance programs make homeownership available for responsible borrowers every year, and we are proud of our participation in DPA programs," loanDepot said in a statement.

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text: Dance across the floor in this timeless piece by Sherri Hill. She really knows how to make a statement and capture all the right curves. This dress is a strapless sweetheart with a ruched drop waist. From the top of the bodice all the way down the drop waist is amazing beadwork giving you just enough glam. The rest of this dress falls to the floor in romantic tiers. Wear your hair in almost any style and top it off with a smashing handbag. This dress is only available in red/fuchsia.