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November 21, 2000 |
For many years there has been a famous phrase that derives from the 12-step recovery movement. It refers to a thing that is very big, and obvious, and of crucial importance, that people around it refuse for whatever reason to acknowledge. It's called "the elephant in the living room. " There is an elephant in the living room in the Florida story. Actually, it's a donkey. And actually, there are a number of them. When the story of the Florida recounts and hand-counts and court decisions is reported on TV and in the newspapers, the journalists uniformly fail to speak of the donkey in the living room.
November 10, 2000 |
Al Gore's presidential campaign faces high legal hurdles if it sues to overturn Florida's election results, as the campaign warned yesterday it might. And whether the Democrats eventually win or lose in court, the battle there could last for weeks or months, scholars said yesterday. "This is a highly, extraordinarily unusual situation, and who would have ever thought it would have come to this?" said Jeffrey Shaman, a constitutional law expert at DePaul University in Chicago.
July 12, 2000 |
Saying last month's City Council election was "most definitely" stolen from her, ousted Council President Rosalind Norrell-Nance yesterday urged the county prosecutor to indict those responsible for what she alleged was widespread absentee-ballot fraud. "If people didn't know who they voted for, if people did not see a ballot, is that not stealing an election?" Norrell-Nance asked during a news conference at her lawyer's office. At the same time, Norrell-Nance, 50, said she was dropping her court challenge to the election because of the high cost of continuing an investigation into 112 absentee ballots delivered by a messenger at 7:30 the night of the run-off election against Robert L. Johnson.
February 1, 2000 |
Citing a lack of evidence, a federal judge yesterday dismissed a case alleging that widespread vote fraud rigged the outcome of last year's Democratic primary for the Fifth District City Council seat - the territory that John F. Street represented when he was in Council. The losing candidate, Fairmount real-estate broker Julie Welker, took the case to federal court after losing by only 141 votes on May 18 to Darrell Clarke, a former aide to Street. Clarke is now serving as councilman, representing the Fifth District.
January 13, 2000 |
District Attorney Lynne M. Abraham said yesterday that she was ending an investigation into allegations of vote fraud in the Democratic primary election for the Fifth District City Council seat because those who made the allegations have provided no evidence of wrongdoing. Abraham's announcement was the latest setback for Fairmount real estate broker Julie Welker, the candidate who lost the Democratic primary race for John F. Street's old Council seat by 141 votes on May 18. Welker has campaigned vigorously to have the results overturned.
October 27, 1999 |
A federal judge yesterday declined to issue an injunction requiring Philadelphia election officials to verify voters' current addresses at the polls Tuesday and to prevent voters who no longer live in the city from casting ballots. Former City Council candidate Julie Welker, who also has a lawsuit pending in federal court alleging that she lost her primary bid because of vote fraud, had petitioned U.S. District Judge Ronald L. Buckwalter asking for the injunction. An attorney for Welker said he would appeal the decision.
September 16, 1999
Poor Julie Welker. Here she is, trying to prove vote fraud in her close Democratic primary election loss to Darrell Clarke, and she now finds herself confronting a very powerful political force - one this page has endorsed in the past. No, we're not talking about Clarke's mentor and patron, John Street. We're talking about the National Voter Registration Act, the federal motor-voter law that made it easier for thousands of citizens nationwide to cast a ballot. It also made it tougher to remove voters from the registration rolls.
September 15, 1999 |
District Attorney Lynne M. Abraham announced yesterday that she would open a criminal investigation into allegations of vote fraud in the Fifth District City Council primary election. Abraham took the action as a response to a request from Julie Welker, who lost the Democratic nomination for John F. Street's old seat to former Street aide Darrell Clarke. Welker has also filed a federal lawsuit alleging that vote fraud among Street and Clarke supporters cost her the May 18 Democratic primary, an election that is likely to determine the ultimate winner of the seat in the heavily Democratic district.
August 26, 1999 |
Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham said yesterday that any decision about investigating vote fraud allegations in the May Democratic primary will be made only "after a fair and impartial review" by her office. An investigation has been sought by Julie Welker, who lost a close election to Darrell Clarke in the race for City Council's 5th District. However, Welker wanted Abraham to turn the matter over to state Attorney General Mike Fisher. In an Aug. 24 letter to Welker, Abraham said, "The wishes of the person requesting the investigation with regard to where the case should be prosecuted play no role in our decision.
August 24, 1999 |
Julie Welker's campaign to get her allegations of election fraud in the 5th Council District primary investigated took a dramatic turn yesterday when she charged that a public housing tenant recently appointed to head a division of the Philadelphia Housing Authority illegally voted in the primary. In a complaint filed yesterday in federal district court in Philadelphia, Welker charged that Jackie V. McDowell voted from an address at 2630 Norris St. in North Philadelphia. In a press conference on Aug. 16 to announce McDowell's appointment, it was revealed that she lived in a three-bedroom rowhouse owned by PHA in West Philadelphia.


Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell ripped President Joe Biden’s speech on voting rights, saying it was “set in an alternate universe” and that Biden had promised to bring the U.S. together, not divide it.
McConnell gave a floor speech Wednesday, slamming Biden’s Tuesday speech highlighting the right to vote and the need to “defend democracy” in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the speech, Biden called the battle over voting laws the “most significant test to our democracy since the Civil War.”
“Yesterday the President of the United States delivered a speech that was set in an alternate universe. He called these mainstream state laws, these modest integrity measures that are wildly popular with Americans, quote, ‘the most significant test of our democracy since the Civil War,'” McConnell said in his floor speech.
“This is our new president who promised to lower the temperature, bring America back together, and rebuild a civil society where we can dialogue as fellow citizens. That’s the person who is now yelling that mainstream state laws are more dangerous than two World Wars … more dangerous than poll tests and Bull Connor and actual Jim Crow segregation … and somehow analogous to the Civil War,” McConnell continued.
“What nonsense. It would be laugh-out-loud funny if it wasn’t so irresponsible,” he added.
During the Philadelphia speech, Biden touted the For The People Act, the massive Democratic voting rights bill that was killed in June when Senate Republicans voted unanimously against starting a debate on the legislation. (RELATED: ‘Stand Up, For God’s Sake!’: Biden Slams Republicans In Fiery Speech On Voting Laws)
McConnell has called the For The People Act “Democrats’ transparent plan to tilt every election in America permanently in their favor.” The bill would omit voter ID requirements and expand mail-in voting, among other provisions. (RELATED: Democrats’ Sweeping Voting Bill Fails To Advance In The Senate)
The comments also come as a group of Texas Democrats fled their state on a plane to Washington, D.C., in order to deny a quorum and prevent the passage of a Republican-proposed election integrity bill.


A big oopsie has just happened over at Riot Games, and it’s affecting players who play both League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics. Riot Games was ready to release the next patch on February 8, originally meant to be released last week (delayed due to a cyber attack that happened a few weeks ago.) Unfortunately, it appears something went wrong with the deployment of this patch, as players are noticing changes rolled out in Version 13.1B have been rolled back.
Due to this error, Riot Games have disabled ranked queues for both League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics, in addition to the TFT game modes Hyper Roll and Double Up (which have their own ranked ladders.) Presumably, both games were affected by this error, sending the game back into history on an older patch. So far, Riot Games has not released an official statement regarding this bug, but it most likely has to do with an error in hot fixing the game and extending an already extensive patch.
A cyber attack on the week of January 17 had previously delayed a planned patch, which prompted Riot Games to sub in a micropatch instead to keep their typical patch cadence. This attack impacted both League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and their legacy anti-cheat platform. As a result, the game was running on a patch dubbed “Version 13.1B,” which included a number of changes to the game’s marksman class.
So far, it appears that all changes in Version 13.1B have been rolled back, with no changes going through. This supposedly includes a major bug in TFT which caused the Urgot unit to deal more damage than intended. Check back later for updates on when Ranked is re-enabled and the release of Patch 13.2.


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It was just over a year ago that 100 people descended on the Maules Creek Mine construction site. Brave souls climbed the colossal machines of destruction, chaining and locking themselves to render them useless for the day. So began the Leard Blockade biggest convergence yet – Act Up 3.
This milestone for the Leard Blockade made it onto mainstream media channels putting Front Line Action On Coal on the the radar and since then we’ve certainly kept their attention. 82 people were arrested that day and since it’s beginning over two years ago the Leard Blockade has seen over 350 people arrested for taking action against the destruction of a forest to make way for a coal mine. The movement has built to such extremes that over a thousand people invested their time at the blockade and are now dispersed all over Australia.
In December last year 8 people halted the first shipment of coal from the Maules Creek mine by occupying the train for 6 hours in Newcastle, not only halting Whitehavens coal but all coal shipments on the major line through the Hunter Valley.
Now 43 people are traveling back to maules Creek to face court this week. Of them are those brave people who occupied the site last March as well as others who took action way back in 2013 up untill now. This diverse bunch range in ages from 20 to 70 and include an astrophysicist, disability support worker, photographer, zoologist, archaeologist and a doctor.
These people put their bodies on the line and have sacrificed their time to create change – so send all your love and support to these incredible humans by making some noise on social media or sending some money love to supply camp for the week via our donate page: www.leard.frontlineaction.org/donate

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Know what I do at night while you're asleep? Eat your trash, that's what! With ten wide tires, one really big appetite, and an even bigger smell, this truck's got it all. His job? Eating your garbage and loving every stinky second of it! And you thought nighttime was just for sleeping.
Stink needs a sport, fast! Can his alter-ego, Shark Hammersmash, wrestle a win at thumb wars? Or will a perfect karate kick lead him to victory? (Ages 5-8) Stink Moody, family brain, brings home a report card that isn’t perfect? Yikes! Time for him to get into fighting shape and beat back that U for Unsatisfactory in gym! A scan of the sports channel leads to a knock-out find: world-class thumb wrestling, with tricky moves like Snake in the Grass and Santa’s Little Helper (no equipment needed, save for a tiny terrifying mask to sit on your thumb). But when Mom and Dad are not wowed, Stink gets another idea: he’ll kick and punch his way to a yellow belt with the help of a Dragon Master, a seeing-eye Moose, and a mind as still as a pond. Can you say Crouching Tiger, Hidden Thumb? Hee-ya! Ha! Ha! Ha!
It’s an out-of-this-world NEW collection of Stink adventures! Get a whiff of Stink as he rescues a slew of guinea pigs, saves the planet Pluto, and vies for a thumb-wrestling championship — all in one awesome set. Included are books 4 through 6: Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express Stink: Solar System Superhero Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown
One set, two Moodys, three full-color escapades! Included in this super-awesome set: Judy Moody and Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt Judy and Stink hunt for adventure (and pirate gold!) when the Moody family drops anchor on "Artichoke" Island for a summer getaway. Judy Moody and Stink: The Big Bad Blackout The Moody family is hunkered down at home during a storm when the lights go O-U-T out! Will a combination of storytelling, games, and s’mores brighten the day? Judy Moody and Stink: The Holly Joliday It’s almost Christmas, and Judy Moody is making a list and checking it twice. But all her brother, Stink, wants this year is snow.
"I figured, being dead, my life would become a lot simpler. I wouldn't have to take care of myself or worry about stuff like eating the right food. But dead kids have a whole different bundle of problems."—Nathan Abercrombie It's a stinky situation when Nathan's school, Belgosi Upper Elementary, develops a mold problem and his class is forced to share space with the first graders. Soon the eighth graders show up too, including Rodney the bully's older and meaner brother, Ridley. Could he be the reason for the stinky, putrid, rotten smell that seems to be following Nathan around? It's up to Nathan, Abigail, and Mookie to solve the mystery of the big stink before it pollutes the entire town. Fans of David Lubar's popular Weenies short story collections, which have sold more than one and a half million copies, are sure to enjoy this fourth hilarious installment of the adventures of Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, whose undiagnosed dyslexia made him a classic childhood underachiever, the Hank Zipzer series is about the high-spirited and funny adventures of a boy with learning differences. PS 87 is having multicultural week, and Ms. Adolf's class is putting on a "Foods From Around the World" luncheon. Hank makes enchiladas, and at the luncheon, Ms. Adolf piles her plate with lots of food. But after a few bites, her face turns bright red-one of the dishes is super-spicy! Ms. Adolf accuses someone of playing a mean practical joke and punishes the entire class with no recess until the guilty party comes forward. Hank realizes his trouble with numbers might have caused the problem-what if he accidentally used three cups of peppers instead of 1/3 cup? Will Hank be able to get recess back for everyone without getting detention for the rest of his life? Illustrated by Carol Heyer.
Frank Tashlin (1913–1972) was a supremely gifted satirist and visual stylist who made an indelible mark on 1950s Hollywood and American popular culture—first as a talented animator working on Looney Tunes cartoons, then as muse to film stars Jerry Lewis, Bob Hope, and Jayne Mansfield. Yet his name is not especially well known today. Long regarded as an anomaly or curiosity, Tashlin is finally given his due in this career-spanning survey. Tashlinesque considers the director’s films in the contexts of Hollywood censorship, animation history, and the development of the genre of comedy in American film, with particular emphasis on the sex, satire, and visual flair that comprised Tashlin’s distinctive artistic and comedic style. Through close readings and pointed analyses of Tashlin’s large and fascinating body of work, Ethan de Seife offers fresh insights into such classic films as Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?, The Girl Can’t Help It, Artists and Models, The Disorderly Orderly, and Son of Paleface, as well as numerous Warner Bros. cartoons starring Porky Pig, among others. This is an important rediscovery of a highly unusual and truly hilarious American artist. Includes a complete filmography.

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Went in the check out the set-up at UW. Didn’t see any larvae, but I’m going to stop back in tomorrow and check again! It’s a little hard to tell if there are larvae in the silos as my flashlight doesn’t shine through the sides, but I looked at the water in a few of them under the microscope and couldn’t see anything.
I’ll have to figure out what to do if one of the groups that isn’t divided up into separate containers has larvae in it and how long to keep keep the oysters where they are before switching which group is split up into individual silos.
Today I went checked out the water my oysters were put in yesterday and the K-10 pH 8 water had a ton of larvae in it! The oysters had been moved to smaller containers of water early this morning, so I was able to sample, count, and image the larvae using yesterdays water.
Some images of the new larvae:
Moving forward we were thinking about designing an experiment where we observe individual oysters as then spawn. This would allow us to try and track how rapidly they release larvae, how many larvae they’re producing, and potentially allow us to videotape the process. It would take a bit of luck because we would have to put the oysters in individual beakers and hope that a few of them are brooding!
There are a lot of relatively inexpensive waterproof endoscope options on amazon. Ones similar to this look like they might work:
Took Laura’s K-treatment oysters to UW today, and discussion started about what projects I might be interested in doing this summer. We put the oysters in separate containers by temperature and OA treatment in warm salt water after being in a cooler all night to see if they would open up or spawn. We saw some activity, but are going to leave them overnight and then Steven will separate them all out into individual beakers tomorrow morning. Hopefully we get lucky and some were brooding and we see some larvae! We are hoping to do some experimenting with how I could best track spawning time and larval release.
I also spent some time researching small cameras that are used to record activity underwater and maybe even inside the oyster. Endoscopes are what have been used most often on bivalves. Specifically with investigating food movement throughout the gills and just general movement of particles taken in from the water. They come in a variety of sizes/quality.
After learning the full routine of screening, sampling, counting, restocking, and then collecting all the extra larvae to be frozen last week, things went much more quickly today. Laura was doing a lot of rearranging to make sure all her larval buckets are getting the same quality of food and are under the same conditions. I collected any new larvae that had spawned to screen through 100um and sample for counts. We got all the rearranging and restocking done before lunch!
After lunch Laura and I discussed possible research projects for me to work on this summer. Some of our ideas included:
-Histology + larval counts and how long does one oyster spawn
-Respiration experiment, metabolic difference
-Observing new larvae size differences from different treatments
-Mechanical stress or feeding experiment + mortality rate
We were very interested in discussing the project concerning the observation of the new larvae. Possibly using imageJ to track size differences and growth. This would be interesting because this work has been done on Pacific oysters, but not Olympic oysters who brood their young. It also would contribute to Laura’s project as well.
I was sent home with 15 oysters from each of the 4 treatments from the K-group that I will take to UW on 6/1 in case I want to use those for my project.
I spent my first day at Manchester helping Laura screen and count her new larvae. After an initial walk through, Laura taught me how to screen, sample and count the contents of each bucket.
We started off sampling larvae that had been screened through 160um, 140um, 120um, and 100um with the goal of collecting growth rate data. Laura did the screening and I did the sampling and counting.
-I was given tripours containing the larvae from each size screening (4 tripours/bucket) that I filled to 200mL
-I took triplicate 0.5mL samples (dense amounts of larvae) or triplicate 1.0mL samples (less dense).
-Fixed wells with Lugols and recorded counts.
After a couple buckets we changed tactics and Laura decided to just screen to see if larvae were above or below a designated size. Since they all are pretty small right now we just screened the buckets through 100um screens to get total counts. Almost no larvae in the initial buckets were over 160um.
-Screened new larvae through 224um screen onto sorting table filled with FSW.
-Placed 2x100um screens under sorting table- top one clean and vortexed.
-Drained sorting table onto 100um screen.
-Collected larvae in tripour.
-Labeled with tape, left on bench while I collected the other groups.
-Vortexed sorting table & screens between groups.
-Sampled triplicates from each group, but did not fix with Lugols because we wanted to make sure we were able to distinguish between alive and dead larvae!
My computer really didn’t like dealing with this much data, but I started organizing it all into pivot tables and it seemed to work?
1. First I created a pivot table that summed all the rows labeled with the same protein name giving me one total number for each protein per site. I copied this data into a new sheet.
2. Then I summed each row and got protein totals across all the sites, which I then sorted by value from largest to smallest.
I put the file with my results in my folder on OWL:
Still working on figuring out how to upload the other documents.
Successfully made it to my first day at the Roberts Lab yesterday! I attended the lab meeting and logged into all the sites and platforms that I will need access to this summer. I left for the day with some readings to catch myself up on basic information pertaining to Olympic and Pacific Oysters. I also did a lot of browsing of Yaamini’s and Laura’s notebooks to learn about their current projects!

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How to be Human is the only manual you need to help you upgrade your mind as much as you've upgraded your iphone. 'With this marvellous book, Ruby Wax has confirmed her position as one of the most readable, inspirational and engaging writers in the field of human mental health, happiness and fulfilment.' Stephen Fry "It took us 4 billion years to evolve to where we are now - completely brilliant and yet, some might say, emotionally dwarfed. The question is: can our more empathetic side catch up in time to save us and the world? I've got nothing against smarts, but it's smarts without emotional awareness that got us into this position of being able to nuke each other into oblivion and rape the earth for oil." With a little help from a monk (who tells us how our mind works) and a neuroscientist (who tells us how our brain works), Ruby Wax answers every question you've ever had about: evolution, thoughts, emotions, the body, addictions, relationships, sex, kids, the future and compassion. Filled with witty anecdotes from Ruby's own life, and backed up by smart science and practical mindfulness exercises, How to be Human is the only manual you need to help you upgrade your mind as much as you've upgraded your iphone. 'Ruby has beautifully fused neurology and spirituality and given us a means to cope with operating both a mind and a brain. If this mental upgrade works then all other books will become defunct as we repose in bliss.' Russell Brand 'How to Be Human is, without exaggeration, a lifeline; wise, practical and funny, it is a handbook for those in despair. It is actually for everyone alive, for the curious, or disillusioned or muddled or just plain happy.' Joanna Lumley
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Are we about to witness the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth as Death Valley reached the second-highest temperature ever in the US on Monday?
Four days ago Death Valley in California recorded a temperature of 128 deg F, (53 deg C).
According to the Weather and Climate Extremes archive, the hottest temperature ever recorded was in Furnace Creek, Death Valley, California at 134.06 deg F, (56.7 deg C) on 10 July 1913, however, some weather historians have questioned the accuracy of old temperature records. Many other states in the US broke heat records too in the recent heatwave with Borger in Texas, Springs, California and Tucson, Arizona all recording temperatures in the high 40s C or 115 F plus.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially evaluated temperature record extremes of 54.0 °C at two locations, one in Mitribah, Kuwait, on 21 July 2016 and a second in Turbat, Pakistan, on 28 May 2017. In its most intensive evaluation ever undertaken, the WMO Archive of Weather and Climate Extremes has verified the Mitribah observation as 129 deg F, 53.9 °C (± 0.1 °C margin of uncertainty) and the Turbat one as 128.6 deg F, 53.7 °C (± 0.4 °C). The Mitribah, Kuwait temperature is now accepted by the WMO as the highest temperature ever recorded for the continental region of Asia and the two observations are the third (tied within uncertainty limits) and fourth-highest WMO-recognized temperature extremes. Significantly, they are the highest, officially-recognized temperatures to have been recorded in the last 76 years.
June 2020 tied as Earth’s 3rd hottest on record. The first half of this year saw near-record warmth for the globe. Earth’s persistent warming trend last month vaulted June 2020 to the third-hottest June on record — a tie with 2015. Warm temperatures from January-through-June pushed the year to date to second highest in the 141-year climate record, according to scientists at NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information.
Climate by the numbers June 2020 The average global temperature in June was 1.66 degrees F (0.92 of a degree C) above the 20th-century average of 59.9 degrees F (15.5 degrees C), tying with 2015 as the third-highest June temperature in the 141-year record. Only June 2016 and June 2019 were hotter. Last month was also the 44th-consecutive June and the 426th-consecutive month with temperatures above average. Nine of the 10 warmest Junes have occurred since 2010. The year to date (YTD): January through June 2020 The year-to-date average global temperature was 1.93 degrees F (1.07 degrees C) above the 20th-century average. This is just 0.09 of a degree F (0.05 of a degree C) behind the record high set in 2016 for the same YTD. Arctic sea ice was scant, again: Average Arctic sea ice coverage (extent) for June ranked third smallest on record, 10% below the 1981–2010 average. A scorching first six months for some continents and regions: Record-warm YTD temperatures have covered many parts of the globe so far in 2020, including South America, Europe, Asia and the Gulf of Mexico. No land or ocean areas had record-cold YTD temperatures.
But the crazy weather we are witnessing in 2020 is not just about heat, unprecedented rainfall has been causing industrial-scale destruction in many parts of the world. Incredible amounts of rainfall have affected untold millions of people, displaced hundreds of thousands and killed hundreds after torrential rainfall around the world in June and early July. NOAA
Torrential rains contributing to a serious and widespread Desert locust outbreak.
Torrential rains in the Yangtze river basin coupled with the release billions of tons of floodwater from the massive Three Gorges hydroelectric dam upstream have left major cities along the river submerged after record rainfall. Heavy rains in the Yangtze region have left at least a 150 people dead since May with more than 25 million people affected by the floods and decimating Chinese agriculture. Meanwhile, At least 3 people have died in flash flooding in Yunnan Province, southwest China. Heavy rain from 29 June caused flash flooding in the city of Zhaotong and the counties of Zhenxiong, Yiliang, Weixin and Yanjin. Rainfall of over 225 mm in 24 hours was reported in the area. According to local news reports, 33,380 people were affected and 8 homes damaged or destroyed. The damage was also caused to the power supply, transport and telecommunications, along with over 3,500 hectares of crops.
The flood situation continues in the state of Assam, northeast India, where disaster authorities say more than 1.4 million people are now affected. Rivers have been overflowing in the state since 20 June in the current spate of flooding. Since then 1.49 million people in 2,235 villages across 23 districts have been affected. Barpeta is still the worst-hit district, with 486,709 now people affected, an increase from 135,415 on 2 days earlier. Areas of South Salmara district have recently flooded, with 195,312 people affected. Other hard-hit areas include Dhemaji, Nalbari, Morigaon and Goalpara districts, all with between 70,000 and 100,000 residents affected.
The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) in Bangladesh reports that rivers are above danger levels in 14 locations across the country, as of 30 June 2020. Seven locations are at warning level. Local media report thousands of people in Jamalpur, Kurigram and Gaibandha districts are marooned or displaced, with their homes and land submerged. According to the Dhaka Tribune, over 100,000 people in Jamalpur district have been marooned after floodwaters surrounded their homes. Over 150,000 of people in Kurigram have been affected by flooding, with wide areas of crops underwater. As of 30 June, FFWC reports that that the Brahmaputra river at Noonkhawa in Kurigram stood at 27.14 metres, above the danger mark of 26.5 metres and the Dharla in Kurigram stood at 27.46 metres, where danger levels are 26.5 metres.
A landslide caused by monsoon rains in Myanmar has killed no less than 113 people, the country's emergency services said on Thursday. Earlier in the day, the Xinhua news agency reported a death toll of 96. The landslide came at about 8 a.m. local time (1:30 GMT) at a jade mine near the Hpakant township, located in the Kachin state. The actual number of casualties is likely to be much larger, as the incident occurred during working hours, meaning that hundreds of people could be buried at the mining site. "The latest information on the landslide in Hpakant:113 dead. The rescue works continue," the country's fire department wrote on Facebook. Myanmar's landscape is known for being prone to landslides, especially during rainy seasons.
At least nine people died after a cyclone swept through parts of southern Brazil on 30 June. Winds of over 120 km/h were reported in the state of Santa Catarina. The states of Rio Grande do Sul and Paraná were also badly affected. The wild weather has also brought the threat of flooding. Storm surge has prompted warnings for coastal flooding in Santa Catarina. In the Rio Grande do Sul, river levels are above flood stage in some areas of after the storm brought rainfall of over 140mm in 24 hours.
It's the same story in Japan too as late last week as Nagasaki suffered a once in 50-year rainfall event which devastated the area. It is estimated more than 60 people have died with more missing after landslides triggered by incredible amounts of rain have devasted Southwestern Japan this week. A further 250,000 have been ordered to evacuate their homes as torrential rains continued to hit Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu, with river banks at risk of bursting and more rain forecast for today with new evacuation orders put in place. Evacuation centres are under pressure maintaining social distancing preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus.
In South America, heavy rain fell between 22 and 24 June, with dozens of locations recording more than 65mm of rainfall in a 24 hour period. According to Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (Inumet), in 24 hours to 23 June, the town of José Batlle y Ordóñez in Lavalleja Department recorded 105 mm of rain and San José de Carrasco in Canelones 88 mm. The following day Coronilla in Maldonado recorded 82.3 mm of rain and Minas in Lavalleja 75.0 mm, according to Floodlist.
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The Gauteng Division of the High Court has granted an order for the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture to extend the period to do its work.
“Although the extension of the 180 days within which the Commission must complete its work is subject to the confirmation by the Court on 2 October 2018, the order of the High Court granting the extension is most welcome,” Chairperson of the Commission, Deputy Chief Justice Zondo said in a statement on Wednesday.
Last Thursday, the Chairperson of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry Into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud In the Public Sector Including Organs of State (Commission), Deputy Chief Justice Zondo, launched an urgent application in the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria, for an order extending the 180 days within which the Commission is required to complete its work.
The period of 180 days was included in the remedial action of the “State of Capture” Report released by the former Public Protector Adv Thuli Madonsela in October 2016.
“It brings relief to the Commission, the Secretary and his staff, the Commission’s Legal Team and Investigators since we are given more time to do this very important work of the Commission.
“If the extension is confirmed on 2 October we will be able to really focus on our work without having to be concerned that in a few months’ time the Commission may have to stop its work because the 180 days will be up which has been the case so far, particularly for many of the people appointed to assist the Commission or to work for the Commission,” Zondo said.
The order that was granted on Wednesday gives various persons and organisations the opportunity to oppose the confirmation of the extension of the 180 days’ time frame on 2 October 2018 should they wish to do so.
“To give them this opportunity was important because the urgent application was brought without notice to them due to the urgency occasioned by the looming expiry of the 180 days,” according to the statement released by the Commission of State Capture. – SAnews.gov.za


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Orosur Mining Inc. (“Orosur” or the “Company”) (TSX:OMI, AIM:OMI), a South American-focused gold producer, developer and explorer announces that on May 20, 2015, the Company’s CEO, Mr. Ignacio Salazar completed the purchase of 200,000 Orosur shares (“Common Shares”) at an average price of GBP£ 0.092 (equivalent to C$0.175) per share.
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Silver is a highly versatile metal. It is used not only for jewelry-making but also for other stuff like utensils, coins, etc. It is one such metal that has been in use for centuries.
In the past decade, many new silver factory jewelry manufacturers entered the market. These factories are involved in the production of silver jewelry.
There are different types or grades of silver and each of them varies in color, composition, durability, and price. In this post, we will discuss some of the most common silver grades.
This is probably the most popular type of silver available in the market. It is used for making a variety of things such as jewelry, coins, and other ornamental items.
Sterling silver is composed of 7.5% copper and 92.5% silver. It is harder and more affordable than other grades of silver. It also looks more beautiful and lustrous. If you want to start a jewelry business, you should contact sterling silver wholesale jewelry supplies. Look for the top suppliers online.
Britannia silver is composed of 95.83% silver and the remaining part is made of copper. During the 17th century, it was used for making coins. In comparison to sterling silver, Britannia silver is less sturdy. This is why it is not popular in many regions.
Some jewelers in the UK still craft jewellery out of Britannia silver. But you won’t find this type of silver in the United States.
It is also known as continental silver. The color, durability, and purity of European silver can vary widely. For example, some European silver alloy contains more silver and others don’t.
This grade of silver is not very popular in today’s times. It was mainly used for making traditional jewelry.
It is the purest grade of silver out there. It contains 99.9% silver and is hypoallergenic. Due to its high purity, it is tarnish-resistant. However, this type of silver is not as common as sterling silver.
Fine silver is soft and therefore prone to dents and scratches. It is mainly used for making jewelry such as bracelets, chains, and rings.
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Serve your honey a salad made with pink grapefruit, dark pink beets, purple carrots, pink onion and green pistachios for contrast. Happy Valentine's Day.
Slice your beets into medium wedges and place in a microwaveable container, cover and micro until fork tender. Mine took 6 1/2 minutes. I choose not to peel mine as I don't mind the skin but do what you like.
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Muddy frequencies can be caused by various factors, including improper equalization, excessive layering of instruments, and inadequate separation between tracks. Addressing muddy frequencies is crucial in audio production to ensure a balanced and transparent mix that allows each element to be heard distinctly and contributes to the overall sonic cohesion.
In the context of music production, muddy frequencies can significantly impact the quality of a mix, affecting the overall listening experience for the audience. It is essential for sound engineers and producers to identify and rectify muddy mixing issues during the production process to achieve a professional and polished sound. Understanding the context of the music genre and the intended sonic aesthetic is vital in addressing muddy frequencies, as different styles may require unique approaches to frequency management.
In comparison to clear and well-defined mixing, muddy frequencies can diminish the impact and emotional resonance of a musical composition. Clear mixing allows for the individual elements of a song to shine and contribute to a cohesive and engaging sonic experience, while muddy frequencies detract from the overall clarity and impact of the music.
In the music industry, the impact of muddy frequencies can be detrimental to the success of a song or album. With the increasing emphasis on high-quality audio production and the proliferation of streaming platforms, listeners have become more discerning about sound quality. As a result, addressing muddy frequencies has become a priority for music producers, mixing engineers, and mastering professionals to ensure that their releases meet the sonic standards expected by audiences.
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What are some common causes of muddy frequencies in music mixing?
Common causes of muddy frequencies include overlapping frequency ranges, excessive low-end buildup, inadequate separation between instruments, and improper equalization settings.
How can music producers address muddy frequencies during the mixing process?
Music producers can address muddy frequencies by utilizing precise equalization to carve out frequency space for each instrument, employing dynamic processing to control frequency dynamics, and ensuring proper spatial positioning of audio elements within the mix.
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Muddy frequencies can diminish the listener's ability to discern individual instruments and vocals, leading to a lack of clarity and definition in the music. This can result in a less engaging and immersive listening experience.
Are there specific genres of music more susceptible to muddy frequencies?
Certain genres, such as dense orchestral arrangements, heavy metal, and electronic music with complex layering, may be more susceptible to muddy frequencies due to the multitude of sonic elements and frequency ranges present in the mix.
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Advancements in audio production technology offer tools for precise frequency control, real-time analysis of frequency interactions, and advanced signal processing algorithms, enabling music producers to identify and address muddy frequencies with greater precision and efficiency.
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I was listening to Tony Simon on Saturday and he was talking about the Big ‘C’ and said that everyone either knows someone who has had it or has lost someone to it.
Sadly, for me, this awful illness has robbed me of family and close friends and I hope and pray that one day, a cure for cancer can be found.
On one of my weekend shows, I mentioned a few weeks back about a production of Calendar Girls that is taking place from 12 March in Brussels which is being staged by the ECC (the English Comedy Club)
I saw the film but I’ve not yet seen the play, which I’m told is brilliant, but I wanted to give this particular production a mention because it’s taking place in Brussels and also the date that the production starts, has a particular meaning for me because March 12 was the date my dear Mum died of cancer aged just 59 in 1993 – so it’s 20 years this year since I lost her.
I spoke to Sara Hammerton from the ECC and told her that I was going to mention the production on my programme and she was really pleased – (well, Radio X is here to promote things that are going on in Brussels with a particular interest to ex pats and English speakers) – and I really wanted to help promote Calendar Girls because of the subject matter.
She also told me about one of the members of the cast who had a story similar to mine as she lost her Mum with cancer in 1989 aged 56 and wanted to dedicate the performance to her Mum. The lady in question is Deborah Griffith and she plays Celia in the play.
For those of you not familiar with the story, here is what the ECC said about it in their press release:
The English Comedy Club presents “Calendar Girls” by Tim Firth, the funny, very moving, but true story of a group of “ordinary” Yorkshire women who did something extraordinary. When Angela Baker’s husband John died of leukaemia in 1990, she and her friends from the Women’s Institute decided to raise £500 to buy a new sofa for the cancer unit where John was treated. In 2000 they produced ‘The Alternative WI Calendar’, with pictures of them nude – but with their modesty preserved by homely props such as tea cups and flower arrangements.
Their success took them by surprise, far, far exceeding their target. To date they have raised over £3,000,000 for Leukaemia Research in England, and yet more has been raised for other charities by others who have followed the lead of these amazing ladies.
The film Calendar Girls, based on their story, came out in 2003, with a cast of famous English actresses, and won many awards. The stage play of the same name was first produced in 2008 and went on to win the Best Comedy Award (Whatsonstage.com Awards) in 2010. It has consistently attracted well-known English actresses, both in the West End and on tour.
The play uses humour to tell the story of deep emotions: bereavement; the breakdown of a precious friendship brought about by the calendar’s success, and the stories of the individual women in the group.
When the amateur production rights became available for one year only, ECC director Janet Middleton leapt at the chance to bring it to Brussels, ably assisted by experienced director Conrad Toft and respected producer Eileen Sutton.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy this amazing play, performed by an excellent cast currently laughing their way through rehearsals. It is also your chance to give money to a good cause. The ECC wish to remain true to the spirit of the Calendar Girls original intentions and will be donating at least €2 from each ticket sold to Fondation contre le Cancer in Brussels.”
Please go and support this production. If I could be there I would, but because it is the 20th anniversary of my Mum’s passing, I’m doing something with the family in the UK but if you do go to see the ECC’s production, as they said, two euros from each ticket sold will go to supporting a Brussels cancer centre.
Good luck to the ECC and I hope you have the support you deserve.
Dates: 12 – 16 March 2013
Time: 8.00 pm and 3.00 pm for the Saturday matinee
Venue: Palais des Beaux-Arts, Brussels
Ticket Price: €16
To book go to: http://ecc.theatreinbrussels.com

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PM’s feminine title stokes war over French language
President Macron’s choice of prime minister has sparked a French language row over the feminisation of her job title.
The row goes to the heart of a French society torn between younger city dwellers who tend to welcome evolution and older provincials who often see it as a threat to an ancestral identity.
Elisabeth Borne, 61, was officially described as madame la Première ministre (Mrs Prime Minister), with the adjective written in the feminine form, following her appointment on Monday. She is France’s first female prime minister for 30 years.
Éric Zemmour, the right-wing populist who stood in last month’s presidential election, objected, saying he would call her madame le Premier ministre, using the masculine form. He insisted that Première ministre was “ugly


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Former Pakistan cricketer and coach Waqar Younis feels India-Pakistan series should start again, as it is the best-fought rivalries of all time.
Notably, the neighbouring countries haven’t played any bilateral series in recent times due to the political problems in between the two countries. Waqar believes the Indo-Pak series should never get stopped and the officials should take every necessary step to revive the series.
“World XI and Sri Lankan team’s tour to Pakistan has sent a very positive message to the world that Pakistan is safe for all kinds of sports,” one of the best fast-bowlers of the world stated.
He also felt the Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in Karachi will send a positive message to the rest of the world that Pakistan is a safe country for all kinds of sports.
The 46-year-old Waqar is currently the bowling coach of Islamabad United in the PSL and is hopeful about his team’s success in this edition of the franchise based cricket league.
“Shaheen Afridi and Muhammad Hussain are the two new talented bowlers that have come to fore,” he mentioned.
He showered heaps of praise on young Pakistani fast bowlers Mohammad Amir and Hasan Ali, who have been tremendous with the ball in recent times, adding the injuries are part and parcel of fast bowler’s life.
Praising Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur for his excellent work with the young cricketers, he concluded saying the domestic cricket in Pakistan needs to improve to get quality players to the international levels.


New Delhi: Just weeks before General Elections, the nation could be staring at a constitutional crisis involving the body that is in charge of conducting free and fair polls - the Election Commission.
Sources tell CNN-IBN Election Commissioner Navin Chawla, whose removal has been recommended to the Government by CEC N Gopalswami, will not quit despite the complaint against him.
Chawla appeared to be in a combative mood, saying the "dignity" of the Constitutional body is "paramount".
“The Commission has conducted flawless elections for the past several years. We will continue to do so.The dignity of the Commission is paramount," he said.
Asked whether he contemplated quitting, Chawla said "I am not even aware of the CEC recommendations. I do not want to say anything.
Gopalaswami had written to the president demanding Chawla's removal on charges of partisanship.
The controversy has erupted nearly two months before Gopalaswami's tenure ends. Chawla, the senior-most Election Commissioner, was considered as the natural choice for the top post when Gopalaswami demits office on April 20.
The recommendation is based on a petition by the BJP which had complained against the "partisan" functioning of Chawla.
The Chief Election Commissioner's recommendation ahead of the general elections brings to the fore the differences among the three-member body which has often been marred by clashes over crucial decisions.
The Editor-in-chief of The Hindu who broke the news confirmed that his report about CEC's recommendation against Navin Chawla is true.
He said that CEC's decision does not follow the Constitution. "Yes this news is absolutely confirmed and what the CEC has done is very wrong. Only the appointing body, which in this case is the Govt of India, has the authority to seek removal of an Election Commissioner. The CEC sat on this issue even though several BJP leaders had approached him with their doubts. At that time he had not even called for a meeting about the issue. All this has created unnecessary controversy and muddy waters,” he said.
Former CEC TS Krishnamurthy said, “This is very unfortunate. The crux of the problem is that the government has not brought parity amongst the three election commissioners as far as removal is concerned. There is a difference in the removal procedure of the CEC and the other Election Commissioners. The government had been apprised of this in 2004 yet they didn't do anything”.
The CEC's decision has invited severe criticism from the legal fraternity
“If he had a complaint against Chawla he should have said so earlier. He should have told government then and asked for an enquiry. To say this on the eve of the election is wholly improper and CEC should resign!” said Supreme Court lawyer Shanti Bhushan.


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QT-M Optimus Prime Distributed at Kids Walkabout
The Kids Walkabout at Fuji Speedway is a popular recurring event that allows young children a walking tour of the track and pit row, helping them to learn about the sport, meet drivers, and receive free merchandise. TakaraTomy had previously released their Safety Prime exclusive at the event in 2013. At this year’s August 8 event, they gave out a QT-M Optimus Prime, a recolor of their QT-09 figure. Unless they make this figure available at future events, this one may prove a little difficult to track down. Read on for the pics.
Thanks to Autobase Aichi for the heads up.
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When I was at ODS last time, we talked briefly about “doing something new, ” and I had two ideas about what it could be. One of these ideas was Finnish salmon soup, and that’s what we decided to try today.
Now, as much as I love salmon soup, I never tried to reproduce it at home, although I had a recipe from my friend Natasha. The task seemed a little bit challenging, especially because I had to multiply the recipe by four (for 16 people instead of 4).
It was a smashing success! Several folks helped me, and when I looked at the pot, I knew that everything came together perfectly.
Everybody praised the soup endlessly, and everybody was coming for seconds and thirds. The youth asked to make the same soup again next time, promising they will never get tired of it 🙂
I make this cold soup every summer as the temperatures start to hit the 80s, and make it every week un til it cools outside. Many people are suspicious about this soup because it is pink :). But if they are brave enough to try, they love it.
My CSA deliveries have started in July and the last week’s delivery was just perfect.
Here is the most important part of what I’ve got:
Here are my step by step instructions. First, you separate the leaves from the roots:


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Sweet Potatoes Can Lower the Risk of Stroke in Women
In a recent study of more than 90,000 women between the ages of 50 and 79 over an 11 year period were followed and their consumption of potassium was studied. This study looked at whether or not these women had strokes or if they passed away during the period of time they were studied. The results demonstrated that those women who consumed the most potassium were 12 percent less likely to suffer a stroke in general.
In addition, those individuals who ate the most potassium were 10 percent less likely to die than those women who ate the least. Even better, it revealed that women who did not already suffer from high blood pressure benefited the most thus leading researchers to conclude that a higher dietary intake of potassium might prove to be most beneficial before one is actually diagnosed with high blood pressure.
What does this all mean? Well, if your considering translating these kinds of results to your own health, you will want to consider consuming foods that are rich in potassium to decrease your risk for hypertension and stroke.
Although there are a variety of fruits and/or vegetables that contain potassium, what better place to start than the sweet potato?
About the Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes are often described as “not really” being a member of the potato family but more part of the morning glory family of vegetables. Although sweet potatoes are most commonly grown in southern states, they are also grown in the north.
Where sweet potatoes originate in the United States often dictates its appearance with the feel of it being firmer and the appearance being more than of a fleshy yellow if grown in the north versus that of the southern sweet potato which are often softer and more orange in appearance.
The recommended daily intake of potassium is approximately 4700 milligrams. Sweet potatoes are rich in potassium, consisting of approximately 950 milligrams per serving. Why is potassium important to our bodies? Potassium aids in decreasing and regulating blood pressure, which is particularly important for those with high blood pressure and in the presence of a high-sodium diets.
Although results are mixed when it comes to the research, many believe that potassium is beneficial in countering and prevention of osteoporosis through its impact in bone health.
Finally, potassium may slow progression of kidney disease that commonly accompanies hypertension. Hypertension can damage various structures in the kidney. Research has shown in rats that a regular intake of potassium may help to slow the progression of damage to the kidneys in the face of hypertension.
Health Benefits of the Sweet Potato
In addition to containing a significant level of potassium, sweet potatoes are also rich in vitamin A providing more than twice the daily allowance. It is also full of the antioxidant beta-carotene which is responsible for the orange color commonly seen in the sweet potato.
Vitamin A supports immunity, vision and reproductive organs. It is also responsible for healthy skin and teeth.
Meanwhile beta-carotene helps to reduce the risk of certain cancers by combating free radicals in our system which are responsible for cell degeneration that can lead to cancer. Swedish researchers discovered that eating three or more servings a week of carotenoid-rich vegetables, such as green leafy vegetables or root vegetables like the sweet potato may have the ability to reduce the risk of stomach cancer by a range of 35 to 57 percent.
Sweet potatoes are also rich in vitamin B, C, E, magnesium and dietary fiber.
Shopping for Sweet Potatoes
When shopping for sweet potatoes, select those that that show no signs of bruising.
It is not recommended that sweet potatoes are refrigerated because when the environmental temperature drops below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, they begin to decay. They should be kept at room temperature in a dry and dark place. You can usually keep them for up to 10 days.
Preparation of Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes can be prepared in a variety of fashions including but not limited to the following:
Bake: Wash the potato or “scrub” it, wrap in foil and place it in the oven for 60 minutes or until soft. Softness can be determined through the fork test. **You can also peel the sweet potato, cut into thin slices, brush with olive oil, season and make sweet potato fries.
Boil: Wash the potato, place in a deep boiling pot for 60 minutes or until soft.
Steam: Peeled or not-peeled, the potatos can be placed in a steam basket over a pot of water. Cover, turn heat to high, bringing water to boil, cook for 7 to 10 minutes.
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South Sudan — COVID-19 Mobility Update 12 (15-28 June 2020)
ContactDTM South Sudan, SouthSudanDTM@iom.int
Period CoveredJun 15 2020 -
Jun 28 2020
- Points of Entry (PoE)
By 28 June 2020, South Sudan recorded 1,989 cumulative COVID-19 confirmed cases, and 36 deaths. The overall number of tests conducted stands at 10,529.
A number of efforts are underway to improve South Sudan’s ability to cope with the pandemic. The country is revamping its reporting system related to COVID-19 deaths, a new portable laboratory was installed in Nimule, and plans are underway to begin oxygen production within the country. Across the country, DTM is observing a slight increase in the implementation of previously established COVID-19 related measures at tracked transportation hubs. Risk communication is now being practiced at 39 out of 56 tracked locations up from 33 during the last reporting period (1-14 June 2020) with handwashing facilities being available at 30, up from 24 in the first two weeks of June.
However, the country remains even more vulnerable to shocks than before the pandemic with UN Special Representative, David Shearer stating that the effects of the pandemic could undermine the country's weak health infrastructure and ceasefire at a time when the number of localized conflict instances is on the rise. While cargo is officially allowed to cross South Sudan’s borders, bureaucratic hurdles have slowed down the flow of goods, increasing market prices and negatively impacting the food security.


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» Chitrangda physical training for baddie role in Krrish 2
Chitrangda physical training for baddie role in Krrish 2
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The beautiful actress Chitrangda Singh, who will be playing the female baddie in the Krrish sequel is undergoing physical training as a part of her preparation for the role. Recently, she went to Hong Kong and China and attended some of the action and fight classes.
The lead of the film Hrithik Roshan suggested Chitrangda to undergo some physical training so that it helps her during the fight sequence in the film. The actress will be seen using Taekwondo and Kickboxing as some of the fighting styles in the film.
Singh confirms to Mid Day, "I'm back from my action workshop where I was getting trained by experts. I did a lot of training on ropes, harnesses and even did a little bit of kick boxing." Apart from her physical training programs, the actress has also been spending some time with the creative team, who are working on finalizing her look for Krrish sequel.
Chitrangda will be seen in the role of a glamorous mutant seductress in Krrish 2.


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Has your favourite artwork or sculpture been damaged? Georgette will lovingly repair your precious artwork to as close to its original form as possible. If the artwork was damaged in transit or accidentally or even if there are pieces missing, there is a way to bring it back to its former glory.
Interstate shipping is also available, as a number of sculptures have been repaired from Melbourne and Sydney customers.
Scroll down to see previous restorations of damaged and broken sculptures or Contact me to have your artwork repaired.
Theresa accidentally broke her much loved sculpture of a horse. As the head and neck were heavy a
Tony accidentally broke his wife’s much loved sculpture which she had created at school. It has now been restored and can be displayed again
Pat’s son, while on holiday over seas posted this gift of a warrior to his mother, unfortunately it had a rough ride, Pat is now
A happy clients testimonial: Hi Georgette Thanks again for the repair to my bowl. “My pottery bowl had a piece missing and a large crack
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Mr Giesemann bought this sculpture overseas, unfortunately it got damaged on its journey to Australia. I think the look on Mr Giesemann show that he
Mrs Alana Bolger’s much loved tea pot accidentally broke and it has now been restored so it will again be able to be used.
Here are the before and after shots of a clay doll sculpture I repaired. It was purchased overseas and damaged in transit on its return
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CL&P shuffles the cards and rate cut fades
The power company giveth and the power company taketh away.
The Connecticut Light & Power Co. has filed a request with the Public Utility Control Department for a $210 million rate increase. While the request would normally go into effect on July 1, the company proposes to defer collection until Jan. 1, 2011.
It just so happens that the later date coincides with the date when bonds related to deregulation of the state's electrical industry get paid off.
That was supposed to see a 5 percent decrease in ratepayers' bill. The power company will take advantage of that date, increasing the rate at a time when it was expected to drop.
The power company says this will mean that, while the rate is actually increasing, your home bill won't go up. In other words, they are keeping the savings for themselves.
We suppose that we should be happy that a spokesman for the utility promises that the company won't seek a rate increase until July 2012.
As you might imagine, the application does not sit well with Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, who says he'll fight the request. He reminded the utility offi-cials that "the recession is far from over."
CL&P was awarded an increase of $77.8 million in 2008 and $30.1 million in 2009 -- and that's less than the 4.6 percent increase it had sought.
The attorney general is right; this recession is far from over, despite some statistics that might indicate that is the case.
We haven't had much faith in the Department of Public Utility Control in the past -- an agency that was supposed to be more ratepayer-friendly than its predecessor, the Public Utilities Commission, was considered by many the bedmate of the utility industry.