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The claim at the High Court is expected to last seven days
A terror suspect awaiting extradition to the US is suing the police after claiming he was the victim of assault.
Babar Ahmad says he was punched repeatedly and choked to the point of unconsciousness when he was arrested at home in Tooting, south London, in 2003.
The 34-year-old is taking his civil claim against the Metropolitan Police to the High Court in London.
Mr Ahmad is accused of raising money to support terrorism in Chechnya and Afghanistan via websites and e-mails.
He was arrested at dawn by anti-terrorism officers from the Territorial Support Group on 2 December, 2003.
His lawyers will argue in the claim launched on Monday that he was punched repeatedly during the police operation, and was forced into a kneeling Muslim prayer position and asked: "Where is your God now?"
It is also claimed one officer used a dangerous neck-hold, bringing Mr Ahmad close to passing out.
Photographs show injuries he sustained, although the Met claims they were largely self-inflicted.
Parts of the case will be held behind closed doors for legal reasons.
An Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) investigation in 2007 led to no action being taken against any officer.
The IPCC concluded Mr Ahmad's claims were "unsubstantiated" and cleared the police of any wrongdoing.
His family said in a statement: "We hope that after almost six years of campaigning, complaints and litigation, the truth will finally emerge of what happened to Babar on 2 December, 2003."
The case is expected to last seven days.
US investigators claim he was behind the website azzam.com which was one of the most well-known terrorist fundraising sites on the internet at one point.


Prediction models, risk scores and decision tools are becoming a more integral part of modern medical practice. Current systems have demonstrated that early detection of patient deterioration can lead to reduced mortality risk, reduced length-of-stay, and decreased hospital costs. But to implement these systems seamlessly within hospitals outside of where they were originally developed, validation at multiple institutions with significantly different patient populations is critical.
In a recent study published in Critical Care Medicine, researchers from Michigan Medicine, the Weil Institute for Critical Care Research & Innovation, Precision Health and Hurley Medical Center in Flint, MI analyzed data from more than 11,000 hospital encounters to externally validate a predictive analytic tool called PICTURE, or Predicting Intensive Care Transfers and other Unforeseen Events. PICTURE is a machine learning algorithm that utilizes electronic health record data to predict intensive care unit transfer or death as a proxy for patient deterioration in hospital settings.
In the study, the team examined whether the predictions made by PICTURE, which was developed at U-M Health, would generalize to a second community-oriented hospital that had significantly different patient demographics.
According to the study, moving a predictive model to a new clinical environment outside that which it was trained is fraught with challenges. Every hospital is unique and will have elements that can’t be controlled for or replicated, note the researchers. Just because the predictive model showed excellent performance at the institution where it was originally trained doesn’t mean that same model will perform equally well in a different environment.
“In the paper, we wanted to investigate the similarities and differences between Hurley Medical Center and Michigan Medicine, and show how PICTURE responds,” said Brandon Cummings, a senior data scientist at the Weil Institute and lead author of the study.
Michigan Medicine is a large academic research institution and medical center where many patients are referred for advanced specialty care. In contrast, Hurley Medical Center is a large 443-bed community hospital providing medical services to Flint, MI and Genessee county.
Although both hospitals use the same EHR vendor (Epic Systems), differences in their patient populations, clinical care guidelines, demographic makeup, and many other factors led to changes in feature distribution, deterioration rate, and data completeness that had the potential to impact the model.
“A common hurdle in developing a tool that can predict clinical deterioration is showing that the tool can be used across multiple institutions,” said Mike Roebuck, M.D., Chief Medical Informatics Officer and an emergency physician at Hurley Medical Center, clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine at U-M, and co-author of the study. “PICTURE performed very well at both institutions at predicting meaningful clinical deterioration.”
Despite the clinical and information-technology differences, PICTURE was able to consistently predict deterioration events and outperform existing metrics at both institutions, including a well-known proprietary system called the Epic Deterioration Index, supporting its suitability as an early-warning reminder tool to predict deterioration in general ward patients across different clinical settings.
The research team said they are encouraged by the results and are looking forward to validation across further hospitals to ensure portability across a wider variety of clinical settings.
At University of Michigan, the Weil Institute is rolling out PICTURE to the Rapid Response Team – a group of nurses and other health care professionals who bring early intervention critical care to the bedside of patients who demonstrate acute changes and/or are progressively deteriorating. They are also working closely with Precision Health at U-M to carry out clinical studies on additional iterations of PICTURE predictive models.
“Conducting high-quality studies of predictive models is difficult and requires coordination across many different stakeholders and tackling of technical barriers. Precision Health is excited to collaborate and provide resources to help teams like the Weil Institute answer important questions around the implementation of predictive models,” said Karandeep Singh, M.D., assistant professor of learning health sciences in the Department of Internal Medicine and Division of Urology at the U-M Medical School, assistant professor of information at U-M and associate chief medical information officer for Artificial Intelligence.


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LHS Musicians Selected for Symphoria Youth Orchestra
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 -
Six Liverpool High School students recently were honored with selections to Symphoria Youth Orchestras.
Receiving selections were sophomore Joelle Dela Cruz, senior Lillian Lemery, junior Eric Szczesniak, freshman Deirdre Williams, freshman Cassandra Nalli and freshman Quentin Gibbons.
The Symphoria Youth Orchestras give students with a passion for music an opportunity to develop their skills and refine their musicianship through coaching from Symphoria musicians, master classes with selected guest artists and a side by side performance experience with Symphoria musicians. Central New York middle and high school student-musicians are selected for the orchestras after an audition process.

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Icy Patch Causes Major Morning Traffic Backup Along Outer Beltline
Posted January 10, 2001 6:00 a.m. EST
RALEIGH — If you were sitting in traffic along Raleigh's outer beltline Thursday morning you were not alone.
Cars were backed up for miles due to an icy patch of road along the outer loop near the Poole Road exit.
A construction truck left along the road overnight apparently leaked water. The water froze, causing ice to form on the road.
Traffic was reduced to one lane while a DOT truck dumped a mixture of sand and salt on the road. Traffic began moving around 7 a.m.


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Self-reference is a dangerous game in the world of music. Rockstars have typically never been shy about their rockstardom — in fact, the concept of rockstar as self-appraised sacred cow has been around since the genesis of the rock genre; even before Bo Diddley asked the crowd, “Who do you love?” (and provided as laundry list of reasons to do so).
Referring to oneself on record, however, is a different story. It’s not an affair to be taken lightly, and those who do stumble into it without being fully aware of the repercussions often find themselves stuck at the bottom of a hole they’ve dug themselves. This isn’t just gloating or poor sportsmanship, which makes for equal amounts of fans and despisers. It’s not hubris, which offers a tragic (but often quick) end to the hero of many Greek dramas. Self-reference almost never works out well, and the benefits (a track or record that flows smoothly within the greater context of a career) are almost always outweighed by the risks (becoming the butt of a joke, overestimating your own self-worth at your own expense, making your own career seem much less monumental than it really is). You’ll find that most figures in music don’t even bother with it; a rather smart exercise in risk management and long-term self-preservation.
You can think of a music career as an expensive bottle of wine. When the cask is tapped and the bottle is filled, you’ve got, at best, a scant idea of how it might taste. But the best wines, like the best music careers, get better with age. The catch is, even the best vinters and sommeliers can’t tell you the best time to cash in your bets and tip your bottoms up. Self-reference on an album (or as an album) is like pulling the cork on the one and only bottle you’ve got from that vintage. Do it too early and you’ve got a glass of wine that is, however tasty and inebriating, not as good as it could have been.
Most artists pull the self-reference card with a “Greatest Hits” compilation, usually years after their cultural significance has faded, or in some lucky cases, when pop culture aftershocks allow them to briefly resurface as relevant (i.e., Talking Heads). Bands that release their greatest hits mid-career are throwing in the towel; like Radiohead, whose 2008 “best of” compilation more or less marked when I stopped paying attention.
Even bands like the Beatles were susceptible to the pitfalls, as evidenced on White Album track “Glass Onion”, wherein Lennon makes reference to several previous tracks in the Fab Four oeuvre in an attempt to troll lyrics-obsessed press and fans. Even at this, the height of their creative streak, the track sends mixed signals, sounding simultaneously goofy and spiteful. On the album prior, they attempted to directly quote themselves musically in outro section the unofficial Summer of Love anthem “All You Need is Love”, which coincidentally is #2 on my list of “Beatles Songs I Hate”. (#1 is “Yellow Submarine”, not because of self-reference but just because it’s a terrible tune.)
Of course, now all eyes turn to David Bowie, who has broken a decade-long silence by releasing a new album at an age when most folks would be happy to retire to the Bahamas and sip on rum drinks topped by festive miniature umbrellas. Then again, Bowie’s more or less already done the “retirement” thing — twice actually: the first after having fled the cocaine-lined streets of 1970’s Los Angeles for Berlin, and the second after suffering a heart attack in 2004.
That first relocation gave birth to the now-legendary “Berlin trilogy” of albums (Low, Heroes and Lodger) and the subsequent album, Scary Monsters, had Bowie attempting self-reference in the lead single, “Ashes to Ashes”, singing, “We know Major Tom’s a junkie / strung out on heaven’s high / hitting an all-time low.” In the context of any other career, the reference could have been too soon, but with the chameleonic nature of Bowie’s career and the drastic change in sound he’d undergone immediately prior, the reference to early hit “Space Oddity” worked rather well, garnering good press and setting the stage for the poppy hits that would follow in the ’80s.
Now, after having been out of the spotlight completely since 2006, Bowie is at it again with the self-reference, and in even more blunt means that lyrically. The first thing you’ll notice about The Next Day is the album art. David Bowie, being the performer and showman that he is, never strays from the formula of “stylized artist photo + album title = cover art,” but the art for his newest album might as well add a footnote: “Be sure to piss on/herald the past.” The cover features the famous Roquairol pose photo from the cover of Heroes, only with that album’s name crossed out. In its place, a gaudy white square is super-imposed with “The Next Day” typed in a way that takes all the utilitarian glamour out of sans serif fonts. It seriously looks like someone designed it in MS Paint with a bad hangover.
That said, it’s perfect. Really.
By taking the pomp and circumstance out of self-reference, the discussion opens up to self-deprecation and humor — Bowie’s albums usually only have these concepts in the darkest, blackest senses of the words. But then the music, pulls another double back by sounding like a mix between the artist’s back catalog and his more contemporary material. “If You Can See Me” sounds like a lost cut from 1995’s Outside, complete with pitch manipulation; the title track pulls out a rhythm that would have sounded at home on Scary Monsters; “How Does the Grass Grow?” seems to combine the backing vocals of “TVC-15″ with the buzzing guitars of Heroes.
As always, it seems that David Bowie knows the score, but then he’s always had a knack for figuring out what to do next (and confusing a whole lot of his listeners in the process). The man has had a long career, spanning the better part of 46 years, and hadn’t stood still for very long up until his recent hiatus. In those years, a barrage of compilations have been issued — some titled as “Greatest Hits” and others sporting a thinly veiled variation — but none of them have been much of a signpost for the end of Bowie’s career or cultural relevance. Now that The Next Day has hit speakers around the world, it almost sounds like Bowie’s version of his greatest hits, funneled through half a century of musical innovation and evolution and avoiding the practice of hand-over-fist nostalgia-for-cash. But even if we are to take this effort as a career retrospective of sorts, it still doesn’t sound, feel or look like a bookend.
Artist: David Bowie
Album: The Next Day


Talking to your kids early on about sexual abuse
Sat, 17 Mar 2012 02:35:06 GMT —
It is a tough job"to listen to children recount abuse.
"It can be intimidating for a child to talk about something they feel they might've caused," Counselor Roxanne Trevino said.
Some abuse can span over year and other just months"but no matter how long it still can have a lasting effect on a child.
Sergeant Lupita Valdez with the Alamo Police Department said, when it comes to investigation sexual abuse cases they often hit road blocks when a child becomes closed off.
"Someone has already violated their trust, Valdez started. How do you explain what happened to you to another stranger?"
That is when they enlist the help of people like Roxanne"who try their best to get the child talk about the abuse.
But Roxanne admits that is not always easy.
"A lot of children, they won't disclose until they feel comfortable and that someone will protect them."
Many parents, she said, do not ever talk to their children about sexual abuse.
So when the abuse happens"many children do not know how to react.
"It's good to talk to them about the signs or dangers of getting close to somebody who might be older than they are--something could lead to sexual abuse."
Roxanne said open up those lines of communication early on.
That way the child knows what is and is not acceptable behavior.
She added, if a parent suspects that their child might be the victim of abuse they need to simply ask that child.
But, make sure to use terms the child understands and make the child comfortable about speaking out|.let them know it is ok.


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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday that only negotiations between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden can deliver resolution on the fight over the debt ceiling, and indicated that the Senate would accept any agreement that Republicans will reach the House and the White House.
McConnell said the Democrats’ slim majority in the Senate makes it highly unlikely that the Senate could pass any resolution to the debt ceiling that the GOP-led House could pass. For that reason, he said it is up to McCarthy and Biden to find a way forward.
“I can’t imagine that any kind of debt ceiling measure that could pass in the Senate would also pass in the House,” McConnell told reporters. “In this current situation, the debt ceiling fix, if there is one… will have to come out of the House.”
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“So I think it’s completely reasonable for the new speaker and his team to put a spending cut on the table,” he said. “I wish him the best of luck as he talks to the president. That’s where the solution lies.”
McConnell’s prediction reflects the reality of a 51-49 Senate that needs 60 votes to pass legislation. Even if nine Senate Republicans were to join Senate Democrats in approving a debt ceiling hike, that deal would go nowhere in the House, where Republicans are demanding significant spending cuts before agreeing to the debt ceiling. raise.
Likewise, Senate Democrats are unlikely to break ranks and support a Senate Republican debt ceiling hike that calls for spending cuts.
ELIMINATION OF THE DEBT PRESIDENT IS DEMOCRATIC, ALLOWS BORROWING WITHOUT GOVERNMENT
So far, House Republicans have asked President Biden to negotiate a deal that allows for a debt ceiling increase and cuts spending. But Biden and the White House have said they will not negotiate, and are warning that Republicans are threatening economic disaster by demanding a debt ceiling hike with conditions.
Some Democrats have warned that the GOP demands will lead to economic destruction. On Tuesday morning, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., envisioned a worst-case scenario for a debt default as a result of GOP demands for spending cuts.
“Listen to what would happen if we default,” Schumer said on the Senate floor. “Interest rates will increase on mortgages, car loans, credit cards. Pensions, the money people have put aside, will lose billions. So will IRAs and 401(k)s in all likelihood. Home values will decrease because when mortgage interest rates rise, people are willing to pay less for houses.”
Conservatives Sharpen Their Spears for Historic Debt Ceiling Fight
Republicans have said they have no interest in letting the government default on what it owes, and both parties have previously worked to agree on new spending terms during a debt ceiling debate. The GOP also says the growing debt of $31.4 trillion is a potential threat to US security.
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“We have several months to reach a bipartisan agreement, which Congress has succeeded in many times in past debt ceiling negotiations,” House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, told Fox News. “While defaulting on our debt is an unrealistic outcome, bankrupting the country and our children’s future is a truly irreparable situation.”

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“The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.” ― Steve Maraboli
2014 has been a challenging and painful year for a lot of people, myself included. Sometimes, the burdens and responsibilities of life can feel like it’s too much to bear. Whether you’ve been experiencing emotional pain or heartbreak, it’s time to remember that forgiving yourself is of utmost importance. Now, I’m no professional but I know a thing or two about how to heal after hurtful situations. The power to forgive is within us and for us. If forgiveness is something that you struggle with, here’s a practical guide to forgiving yourself.

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Quarterly Television Monitoring
If excluding some countries — Croatia, Montenegro and Slovenia — IPTV adoption in the Eastern European markets is still very low, attracting only between 1% and 14% of the households, with Romania, Poland and Russia with the smallest subscriber base. Apart from the strong foothold of CaTV and satellite TV, the sluggish IPTV take-up can be explained with the still low broadband penetration of DSL and FTTx, which limit the potential target market for IPTV.
In Croatia and Slovenia for instance, thanks to a relatively high DSL and FTTx penetration, IPTV also benefited from the terrestrial analogue switchover as IPTV operators were able to win those households who chose the service in search of other digital TV alternatives instead of migrating to DTT.
In Hungary, Magyar Telekom has been reselling its IPTV offers via its own ISPs as a white label service where its ISPs are allowed to name the IPTV offer under their own brand and bundle Magyar Telekom’s IPTV packages along with their broadband offers. With this model, while the ISPs are able to compete more effectively against regional cable companies, Magyar Telekom gains additional sales channels for its IPTV offer. In the Czech Republic, HDD, a me-dia company, follows a similar model but unlike the Hungarian incumbent, not having any infrastructure, it only caters to the various ISPs. HDD is basically in-charge of forging partner-ships for content and securing the broadcasting license from the regulator.

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ST launches facebook page
5th October 2015 - ST has launched a facebook page for customer interaction and increased brand awareness.
ST Releases Preliminary Results and Notice of AGM 2015
30th September 2015 - ST releases preliminary report and notice of AGM 2015.
ST continues automotive market progress
August 2015 - ST achievesTS16949 Certification to further strengthen the company, and enters product validation phase with premium OE manufacturer
ST CEO on AS9100 Certification
22 July 2015 - Kevin Johnson explains to DirectorsTalk the need and the benefits now it has received an AS9100 Certification
ST continues aerospace market progress
July 2015 - ST is proud to announce continued progress in the aerospace market, including the award of the AS9100 quality management standard
ST helps Koenigsegg One:1 in record attempt
June 2015 - Koenigsegg One:1 exceeds world speed records – with the help of CCST brake technology


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New wildlife bill requires proper study
Sep 11 2013
In the present session of Rajya Sabha, Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill 2013, has been introduced by environment minister, Jayanthi Natarajan. The bill is well-drafted and is stringent against the lawbreakers. However, many clauses of the bill are opposed by some conservationists and researchers. Following are the reasons for this opposition:
(a) The amendments propose stricter deterrents on wildlife crimes related to sale, purchase and transfer of animals, their parts or products listed in various schedules. The bill proposes that hunting in national parks and sanctuaries should be punished with up to 5-7 years in jail and fine of Rs 5-25 lakh. This has been raised from 3-7 years in jail and Rs 10,000 fine in the present law. The punishment would be 7 years in prison and Rs 30 lakh fine for repeat offenders; this is between 3-7 years of imprisonment and Rs 25,000 fine now. (b) The proposed bill also included the most awaited amendment for leg traps. According to the new law, “no person shall manufacture, sell, purchase, keep, transport or use any animal trap except with prior permission in writing of the chief wildlife warden given for educational and scientific purposes”.
The new bill has also incorporated Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) into the Act. CITES is an international agreement that aims to ensure that international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
There are some clauses that are not well-interpreted and give powers to the authority to deduce as per their suitability. Wildlife researchers and scientist are opposing this aspect as well. Authority can frame charges against the wildlife researchers, documentary filmmaker and tourists, who breach laws even unknowingly. This clause needs revision and correction as this can send an ignorant person to prison for 3-5 years and get fined up to Rs 50,000. They can create serious trouble for those who deviate from the stated purpose and subject of research and films. Researchers are saying that if they are associated with reputed organisations and institutes, it would mean they already cleared a screening and that they should not be tackled as a poacher.
Such restrictions would limit a free thinker who would be forced to work in a fixed framework. They should have certain freedom to do experiments. The wildlife Act certainly needs amendments, but its main structure should be to curb illegal crimes. However, we should be careful not to bring any alterations due to which we may lose wildlife supporters.
(The writer is a conservation biologist at Tiger Watch, Ranthambore)

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It’s that special time of year;
Christmas Warped Tour is almost here. You know what that means, right? It means that we’re all about to get really sweaty on pavement and dirt, but it’s worth it, isn’t it? Of course it is.
Warped Tour kicks off next Saturday, and the PropertyOfZack has put together Our Must-See Bands And Acts for this summer’s traveling circus of our musical heartbeat. We’ll be having tons of pre-Warped coverage over the next 10 or so days, so be sure to keep up with us. Check out SideOneDummy’s Warped Tour comp here and reblog and let us know who we need to see at Warped as well!
These guys deserve a spot in any Warped Tour preview, if for no other reason than that the “Defend Pop Punk” tee has become the unofficial uniform of sweaty Summer afternoons in dusty parking lots. But if Man Overboard might be better known for their style than their substance, the newly released LP Heart Attack is a solid step towards flipping that equation. With bang-up first week sales numbers, it seems the band’s music might finally be catching up to their logo in popularity; catch their set and find out for yourself. - Jesse Richman
August Burns Red
Year after year, Warped Tour serves up a slew of metalcore outfits to eager onlookers, but many of those bands prove to be nothing more than the next flavor of the week. This summer, one band will once again break the mold. Armed with a new album (Rescue & Restore, in stores June 25 via Solid State Records), August Burns Red will once again grace Warped Tour’s stage all summer long, captivating audiences with their immaculate blend of aggression and technical wizardry.
Rarely short on energy, the veteran quintet will be making their third appearance on the annual summer circus. Known largely for their ability to replicate studio recordings with precision and poise in a live setting, August Burns Red are a sight to be seen. Promising an inspiring, high-powered performance bound to get hearts racing, the metalcore outfit simply must not be missed. - Brandon Allin
When heading out to Warped this summer, the band at the top of your must-see list should be Citizen, especially if you like to tell your friends that you “listened to that band before they were huge.” Citizen is going to be larger than life.
Their LP “Youth,” set for release on June 11 via Run For Cover Records (although after some unexpected events, it is now currently available on Bandcamp for $5) is going to be groundbreaking for this band and for this music scene. The album shows that these guys have been working hard to make something amazing to being to the table, and they definitely did. You’ll be able to pick this release up well before your local Warped Tour date, so make sure you do; then go check these guys on the Kevin Says stage all summer. Not doing so would be a huge mistake and just plain dumb. — Brittany Oblak
Like the combination of Old Bay seasoning and french fries, RDGLDGRN makes two things that seem like they’re totally wrong for each other work. Based outside of Washington, D.C., RDGLDGRN is a group that blends hip-hop music and indie rock together. Members of RDGLDGRN hide their identities as RED (guitar), GOLD (bass and vocals), and GREEN (vocals and guitar). The group has also collaborated with with Pharrell Williams (N.E.R.D.) and Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana).
This year, RDGLDGRN released their debut EP, “Red Gold Green,” which features their breakout singles “I Love Lamp” and “Million Fans.” (“Hey O” is my personal favorite.) RDGLDGRN may be new on the scene, but they’re going to blow up by next year as they continue to impress audiences across the nation. This is the group that everyone should have their eyes on at Warped Tour. - Sydney Gore
Motion City Soundtrack
Vans Warped Tour veterans Motion City Soundtrack are set to make their first appearance on the tour in three years, and the Minnesotan rockers are high on my must-see list. Since the release of their debut LP, I Am The Movie, more than ten years ago, Motion City Soundtrack has been one of the most consistent bands in the scene, with one of the most devoted fan bases to match. Catch a Motion City Soundtrack set and you’ll quickly see why: their shows are lively, engaging, and intensely passionate in a way that is difficult to describe to someone who has never experienced it firsthand.
RX Bandits will be releasing a new EP to add a little juice to their Resignation ten year tour. Check out the track listing and covers below after the jump.
RX Bandits Announce ‘Resignation’ Ten Year Reunion Tour
Skate And Surf Festival is three days away, and we hope you’re all as excited as we are for an incredible weekend at Six Flags in Jackson, NJ. We posted POZ’s Must See Bands And Acts for the first day of Skate yesterday, and we’re back today with day two! Check out ticket/lineup information for the festival here, our list below, and reblog to let us know who we need to see while we’re at Skate this weekend!
POZ Skate And Surf Preview: Our Must-See Bands And Acts (Day 1)
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, by Sydney Gore
I have already had the pleasure of watching this dynamic duo perform live, so from my own personal experience, I can assure that they know how to show a crowd a good time. There’s so much more to the Seattle based rapper and producer than meets the eye—the same men who made the catchy, lighthearted tracks like “Thrift Shop” and “And We Danced” also speak out about social issues, such as marriage equality, in “Same Love.” The Heist was one of the most anticipated albums of the year, and since its release back in November, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have earned themselves quite a supportive following. Believe the hype, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis dish out lyrical poetry that does not disappoint.
Glassjaw, by Jesse Richman
Elusive post-hardcore veterans Glassjaw tend to keep a low profile these days; it’s been over a decade since the band released their last LP (though they continue to quietly release the occasional EP), and nearly as long since they played anything approaching a full-time touring schedule. Not that the infrequency of their performances shows in their stage work — ask anyone who’s had the luck to catch them in the last few years, and they’ll gladly let you know that Daryl Palumbo remains as dynamic a frontman as ever. These veterans of the original Skate And Surfs may be fighting an uphill battle against a crowd primed for Macklemore and A Day To Remember and too young to remember the band’s glory years, but Glassjaw are nothing if not fighters. Hopefully the crowd will understand what a rare treat they’re getting when the band takes the stage.
Rx Bandits, by Erik van Rheenen
Ten years after releasing The Resignation,the Drive-Thru standouts are putting the kibosh on their one-year hiatus with a return to Jersey. Nearly four years removed from their stellar full-length Mandala, the progressive rockers will shake off the rust and be back to their old proggy tricks. The elusive veterans haven’t played North American shows in more than a year, and in a day packed with nostalgia, (Glassjaw and Saves The Day, for starters) Rx Bandits will rock the Skate And Surf stage like it’s 2009.
MOD SUN, by Sydney Gore
Selecting two hip-hop artists from the lineup was a happy coincidence, but MOD SUN is definitely one of my favorites. The hippy-hop artist is all about being happy, spreading posi vibes, and living life to the fullest— or the highest. I guarantee that you’ll leave his set with a huge smile on your face and a fresher perspective on life. Anyone who wants to immerse themselves in a fun atmosphere needs to let MOD SUN be their guide.
Saves The Day, by Erik van Rheenen
We the fans can be big complainers. “This band didn’t play all the songs I wanted to hear.” “Where’s that obscure B-side from 2005?” “You guys always play the same set.” So Saves The Day cut out the middleman and had fans vote on the setlist, so even if they don’t play “Sell My Old Clothes, I’m Off To Heaven,” you at least had some say. A collection of fan favorites and deep cuts should be more than enough to pack the pit for Chris Conley and company — who knows? Maybe we’ll get a taste of some new tunes, too.
It’s time for The Weekly Tour Round-Up! There are a ton of great tours going on this winter and more are getting announced each week! Below you’ll find all the tours going on over the next few months, with newly announced tours listed above previously announced tours. So check out all the tours if you’ve missed any of them and make sure to mark them down on your calendars!
POZ Sponsored Shows
BoySetsFire, No Trigger, Pentimento, Light Years, Maker [05/24-05/26]
My Ticket Home, For All I Am [06/11-07/07]
RX Bandits [07/05-08/01]
From Indian Lakes, Tallhart [07/07-08/03]
Heart To Heart, Hundredth, Counterparts [07/12-08/02]
The National, Frightened Rabbit [09/08/09/22]
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We think $3 for an iPhone case is a pretty damn good deal.
Silence, the band who has seemingly been hacked by We Are Triumphant, sent a statement into POZ regarding the situation from their point of view.
The band has two one-off dates schedule for the US this year.
The Vans Warped Tour comp will be coming out on June 4th this year. So many songs.
Patrick Stump wrote a lengthy and heartfelt blog on the ten year anniversary of Take This To Your Grave. If you have any emotional ties to the record, this is for you.
Tom DeLonge apparently has time in between screenplays about aliens existing in his closet to write another new Angels & Airwaves record. Lets hope these songs are better than LOVE.
Hayley Williams has been sick for a week now, and it caused Paramore to cancel a show yesterday in Salt Lake City.
The Resignation performed in full will be traveling to a large venue near you this summer.
Yes, I never made a gold record. And I’ve never been…Oh forget it. You go, Andrew.
It looks like RX Bandits will be releasing a new EP in addition to going out on a ten year tour for a reunion. Check out details of a tour VIP package, which includes a new EP, below after the jump.
RX Bandits Announce ‘Resignation’ Ten Year Reunion Tour
Vinnie Caruana of I Am The Avalanche and Matt Embree of RX Bandits will be touring together this August and September. check out the dates below by clicking “Read More!”

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Mulgari ICON03 revealed as near-500bhp BMW M2 Competition rival
BMW’s hot small coupe a little too common for you? Meet Mulgari’s alternative
The BMW M2 Competition took the M-fettled 2-series to the next level, refining handling and adding the full-fat S55 six-cylinder engine into the equation. What it did lose was the wonderful sound of the N55 from the previous car, but Berkshire-based tuner Mulgari might have the solution…
Based on the B58-equipped M240i, the model produces 435lb ft of torque and ‘under 500bhp’ in order to retain driveability, according to Mulgari. No performance figures are quoted, but given that power far exceeds that of the current M2, the 0-62mph sprint should happen a little sooner than 4.2sec, with top speed coming in at over 155mph.
However, this is no simple tune-up, as the company has also worked on improving handling characteristics with widened track and tyre widths – front and rear tyres are now 255 and 275mm respectively. Improved stability, grip and aggression are benefits of such modifications, but they’re also good excuses for the use of a custom widebody kit. Mulgari claims certain design elements were taken from BMW icons of the past, including the dimpled carbonfibre roof of the E46 M3 CSL, and front wing cut-outs from the 3-litre CSL.
In order to further improve the driving experience, the tuner turned to the use of lightweight materials and motorsport-inspired design. A full-width front splitter aims to increase downforce, and carbon elements such as the aforementioned CSL-inspired roof help to keep weight to a minimum.
Inside, enlarged carbon paddles, Recaro bucket seats, a custom flat-bottom steering wheel and a rather bold interior design, complete with 3D-printed components, all aim to enhance the experience. An Akrapovič exhaust also replaces the standard system to allow the 3-litre six-cylinder to breathe, and although we’re not sure it’ll break any records, a Nürburgring lap time will be set in late July.
No pricing information has been revealed for the 25 units that will be built.


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Background: Based on our experience of in vitro measurements of temperature in the anterior chamber in 1994 we designed a new spatula with an integrated probe that enabled us to measure temperature continuously during phacoemulsification without any surgical effort.
Methods: We measured the temperature in the anterior chamber during 50 cases of phacoemulsification. Depending on the indications, we used different energy modes (0-100%) and pulse modes ranging from 3 to 10 pulses per second or continuous ultrasonic output. Different viscoelastic substances were also used.
Results: The average temperature in the anterior chamber was 30 degrees C and adapted to the temperature of the irrigation fluid within seconds as soon as irrigation was started. During phacoemulsification each ultrasonic output causes an increase of temperature. In the case of continuous mode, the maximum rise in temperature was 3.5 degrees C. When the pulse mode was used the temperature increased up to 1.7 degrees C. It is important to note that one single pulse may increase the temperature by 0.8 degree C close to the phacotip. The rise of temperature correlated with the viscosity of the viscoelastic substance used.
Conclusions: The new probe proved to be a practical device to monitor temperature in the anterior chamber during phacoemulsification. Up to now we did not encounter any critical degrees of temperature but it should be pointed out that a functional irrigation unit, the use of pulse mode or permanent ultrasonic output and in particular the type of viscoelastic material used are all important parameters influencing the rise of temperature during phacoemulsification. Further experience and results obtained with the new probe will be reported in the future.

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Giovanni Crudeli c. 1830 – 1835
This Italian fortepiano by Giovanni Crudeli was built in Livorno around 1830 – 1835 and shows a traditional Viennese design. It impresses with its excellent craftsmanship.
The case is made of walnut and rests on three baluster legs. The keyboard is made of ivory and ebony. There are two brass pinecone on each side at the end of the keyboard as part of the elegant decoration. The hammers are covered with leather.
The nameboard is signed with a ceramic label framed in brass with:
The instrument has a Viennese action and two pedals (dampers and una corda). The compass is 6 octaves + fifth (CC – g4).
In the early 19th century Italian fortepianos were very much influenced by Viennese instruments.
Very little is known about Giovanni Crudeli. Certain are that he comes from a dynasty of organ builders. An entry about the company can be found in the “Guida di Livorno ossia Almanacco commerciale per l’anno 1831”.
No other surviving fortepianos by Giovanni Crudeli are known yet.
|Circumference:||6 octaves + fifth (CC - g4)|
|Pedals:||2 pedals - dampers & una corda|


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Licensed professionals in B.C.'s government public service have voted 92% in favour of a strike after reaching a bargaining impasse, the Professional Employees Association (PEA) said June 22.
The PEA represents more than 1,200 licensed professionals such as agrologists, engineers, foresters, geoscientists, pharmacists, psychologists and veterinarians working across 11 ministries.
The union said wage proposals failed to address the rising cost of living. It said failing to remain competitive could lead to recruitment and personnel retention problems.
“Our members are the scientific experts relied on to keep the province safe and they deserve wages that reflect the critical work they do,” said PEA spokesperson Melissa Moroz in a statement.
“This strike vote result shows that these professionals are willing to take action to back up their demands for reasonable compensation," she said. "They aren’t willing to take a pay cut.”
In a statement ot Glacier Media, the government said it believes agreements will be reached through the collective bargaining process.
"As part of that process, we respect any unions' prerogative to take a strike vote during a round of negotiations. Bargaining is a dynamic process and we all recognize that this round includes even more than the usual challenges," the statement said. "We believe the parties are committed to reaching negotiated settlements that work for everyone at the table."
The union represents workers with oversight of forestry, mining, fossil fuels, infrastructure, forests and farms.
They have also been called in as part of government response in wildfire and flooding responses.
“With climate change and emergencies an ever-present reality, now is the time for the province to invest in public service professionals,” Moroz said.


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Hamilton, Ont.’s Juravinski Hospital and West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH) in Grimsby are figured in for up to $1.5 billion in hospital rebuilds by Infrastructure Ontario (IO).
A recent IO projects update report has $1 billion listed for Juravinski Hospital on the east mountain and up to $499 million for the WLMH.
With these budgeted funds coming forth during the COVID-19 situation, Kelly Campbell, vice-president of corporate services and capital development with Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) said, “Overall, these two projects are desperately needed for the health of people in our region. We are grateful that the province recognizes this and is moving forward with them despite the pandemic.”
The HHS Juravinski redevelopment project will involve the renovation and expansion of the site to upgrade the hospital’s aging infrastructure. This will be phase two of the project, phase one was completed in 2011.
This most recent development includes the replacement of the E, F and M wings with modern towers that will also include space for growth. It is now in the early planning stages, with an RFQ expected to be released in fall 2023 and RFP in spring 2024.
Planning work well underway for West Lincoln Memorial Hospital project
On a much earlier timeline is the WLMH redevelopment, with planning work already well underway, an RFQ expected to be released later this fall and financial close expected in 2022.
The project involves the replacement of the existing facility with a new, larger hospital on the same site. Its features include 24-hour emergency care; maternal/newborn health for low-risk births;
community surgery, featuring an innovative day surgery model with four surgical suites including endoscopy and minor procedures (an increase of two new surgical suites); community medicine, with a focus on healthy aging and senior care; specialty clinics, including a General Internal Medicine Rapid Assessment Clinic and sub-specialty clinics; and advanced diagnostics, including X-ray, mammography, echocardiography and ultrasound and CT scanner.
Working under original budget assumptions
This is the first time that the WLMH project is included in IO’s $200 to $499 million budget range report. The Grimsby hospital has been included in IO’s updates for almost two-years. This latest fall market update standing is an increase from the “Less than $200 million” budget range the Grimsby hospital has been working toward.
“I get the excitement about this project, we’re really excited too,” said Bart DeVries, HHS director of redevelopment projects. “Based on my experience with large scale infrastructure projects, this is to be expected. It’s important to note that this development doesn’t mean there have been any significant changes to our planning. The difference between the previous budget range (less than $200 million) and the new budget range ($200 million to $499 million) could be $1. At the end of the day, the market will dictate what the true value of the project will be and that’s still a little way down the road.”
DeVries explains the budget refinement process will continue as they proceed through stage three towards construction. They are still working under the original budget assumptions.
Once a winning bid of private sector teams is selected by IO and HHS a fixed-price contract value will be released.
“Grateful for the provincial government’s continued commitment”
The ongoing global pandemic is a probable factor in the incurrence of unexpected costs for which a contingency is included due to the impact on material supply chains.
WLMH is aiming to submit their stage two plan to the ministry by the end of October. The RFQ will be posted later this fall and prequalified teams will be named in early 2021 and will be invited to respond to RFPs later in the year.
Upon completion, it will be 30 per cent larger than the current facility; will focus on modern approaches to care and expanded clinic space to bring specialty consultant services closer to West Niagara.
WLMH is a community facility, caring for West Niagara residents for over 70 years and also serves as a point of access to one of the largest health systems in Canada for patients requiring more specialized care.
“We’re grateful for the provincial government’s continued commitment to helping advance health care in the Hamilton and West Niagara communities,” said Rob MacIsaac, president and CEO of HHS. “We look forward to ongoing collaboration as we work to rebuild the futures of our West Lincoln and Juravinski sites.”

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In this comprehensive article, we explore the top 9 states in the United States with the highest life expectancy in 2023. Life expectancy is an essential indicator of the overall health and well-being of a population, and it varies significantly across different regions of the country. Understanding the factors contributing to longer life spans can provide valuable insights for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and individuals seeking to improve their health and longevity.
1. California: A Haven of Longevity
California ranks first on our list, boasting a remarkable life expectancy of 82.5 years in 2023. This diverse and populous state has consistently prioritized healthcare, promoting healthy living, and investing in cutting-edge medical research. With an abundance of recreational opportunities, access to top-notch healthcare facilities, and a focus on preventive care, California sets an exemplary standard for other states to follow.
2. Hawaii: Where Paradise Meets Longevity
Hawaii takes the second spot with a life expectancy of 81.8 years. The stunning natural beauty and the laid-back island lifestyle contribute to the well-being of its residents. Moreover, the state’s strong cultural emphasis on community, family, and healthy diets, primarily based on fresh, locally-sourced produce, further enhances the longevity of its population.
3. New York: The Empire State of Health
New York secures the third position with a life expectancy of 81.5 years. As a hub for medical research and innovation, the state benefits from groundbreaking advancements in healthcare. Accessible healthcare services, coupled with a diverse range of recreational and cultural activities, contribute to the well-rounded lifestyle that promotes longevity among its residents.
4. Minnesota: A Cold Climate with Warm Hearts
Minnesota ranks fourth with an impressive life expectancy of 81.3 years. Despite its colder climate, the state prioritizes public health and wellness. Its residents lead active lifestyles, engaging in outdoor activities throughout the year. Additionally, the strong sense of community and social support fosters an environment conducive to long and healthy lives.
5. Massachusetts: Excellence in Health and Education
Securing the fifth spot is Massachusetts, with a life expectancy of 81.1 years. The state’s commitment to education and high-quality healthcare drives its success in longevity. Residents benefit from advanced medical facilities and a wealth of knowledge on healthy living, leading to a longer life expectancy for its citizens.
6. Connecticut: Small State, Big Lifespan
Connecticut ranks sixth with a life expectancy of 80.9 years. Despite its small size, the state offers excellent healthcare services, and its residents place a premium on health and wellness. With a strong focus on preventive care and healthy habits, Connecticut’s population enjoys a high quality of life and increased longevity.
7. New Jersey: The Garden of Longevity
New Jersey takes the seventh spot with a life expectancy of 80.7 years. The state’s commitment to green spaces, parks, and recreational facilities encourages an active lifestyle. Coupled with accessible healthcare, these factors contribute to the overall well-being of its residents.
8. Rhode Island: A Cozy Haven for Health
Securing the eighth position is Rhode Island, with a life expectancy of 80.5 years. The state’s emphasis on primary care, disease prevention, and early intervention results in better health outcomes for its residents. Rhode Island’s small size enables efficient access to healthcare facilities and services.
9. Colorado: Where Rocky Mountains Meet Longevity
Colorado completes our list with a life expectancy of 80.3 years. The state’s breathtaking natural landscapes provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities and exercise. Its health-conscious population, along with a robust healthcare system, contributes to the impressive life expectancy in this Rocky Mountain state.
In conclusion, these nine states stand out for their exemplary efforts in promoting health, well-being, and longevity. Factors such as access to quality healthcare, emphasis on preventive care, strong community bonds, and healthy lifestyles play pivotal roles in determining life expectancy. By learning from these states’ successes, other regions can adopt strategies to improve the overall health and longevity of their populations.

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What’s so good about a corn dog at Disneyland? ♥
I have lived in Southern California for more than ten years YET I never thought about eating a corn dog at Disneyland. Who would just go to Disneyland and out of all the foods there… just get a corn dog, right? It’s like a typical type of food you can buy anywhere. Nothing too important so… I never thought of actually getting one of these bad boys at Disneyland till recently. Oh boy, let me tell you. It was SOOOOOO worth it. Like, unbelievably worth it to the point where I can’t eat any other corn dog but this one. My mother brought home a corn dog from work and…. it was just… not doing it. I needed that corn dog from Disneyland.
I have heard about all the craze with the Disneyland corn dogs. How delicious it was, how good and just damn right, YOU SHOULD GET IT. I always see a fellow blogger / good friend of mine always recommending these corn dogs too (What up, Disneyland Guru. ♥ Love you, Bae.)
Let me tell you something.
This baby is huge.
“That’s what she said!”
But, it is! HUGE!
All in all.
Yes, you must try the corn dog sometime at Disneyland.
It has to be one of the best corn dogs I have ever had in my life.
You can find the Little Red Wagon on Main Street.


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Thursday, June 9th 2022, 11:58 am - Running low on hot sauce? We've got bad news.
California-based Huy Fong Foods, the maker of the Sriracha hot sauce we know and love, has suspended sales and production of its famous condiments due to adverse weather conditions that have caused a severe chili shortage.
“Currently, due to weather conditions affecting the quality of chili peppers, we now face a more severe shortage of chili,” the company said in an April email to customers.“Unfortunately, this is out of our control and without this essential ingredient we are unable to produce any of our products.”
Huy Fong Foods confirmed the email Wednesday, Bloomberg reports.
All orders submitted on or after April will not hit store shelves until the first week of September, and the company is not accepting any new orders in the meantime.
Hot sauce lovers took to social media to voice their dismay.
I have been informed that there will be a Sriracha shortage and now I'm SICK!
I have been informed that there will be a Sriracha shortage and now I’m SICK!— TH(IC)K (@THK05) TH(IC)K on Twitter: "I have been informed that there will be a Sriracha shortage and now I'm SICK! / Twitter"
Huy Fong Foods makes a variety of condiments, but it is best known for its sriracha sauce. The company makes all its products using a red jalapeño hybrid pepper, grown exclusively on a California farm.
Thumbnail image: custom by Cheryl Santa Maria. Sriracha photo: Steven Depolo/Wikipedia CC BY 2.0


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From science to sports, from politics to music, this collection offers a diverse selection of life stories of the pioneers and noteworthy influencers in each field.
Number of Titles: 33
Interest Level: Grades 7-12
Britannica’s e-books are available for purchase from most e-book platform providers, including Overdrive, Follett, Gale, Mackin, ProQuest, and EBSCO.
To purchase single or unlimited use of this collection for your school or library, please contact the provider of the e-book platform you are using, or contact
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The Mountain View City Council will decide tonight the fate of a controversial proposal to build a cluster of row houses in the city’s Whisman area where the Hetch Hetchy pipeline runs underground.
City planners are recommending the council reject the 64-unit, three-story development called “Hawthorne Park,” echoing sentiments from the neighborhood: “Too dense, too massive,” said an online petition from the Wagon Wheel Neighborhood Association.
It’s unclear how the council is going to vote.
“We think it’s a project that follows the rules and deserves approval,” said developer Bruce Burman of KMJ Urban Communities in San Francisco. “We worked hard to respond to neighborhood concerns and concerns by the city council.”
But it’s not just the neighborhood that has staked ground on the proposed development of the 6.4 acre, rectangular lot at 450 N. Whisman Road, surrounded largely by single-family homes. The environmental group Greenbelt Alliance and members of the Sierra Club have endorsed the project as responsible “green” development of so-called “in-fill” land, the rare, open development space in a city that is all but built out.
By approving high-density, in-fill housing the city is not just helping save green space but also doing its small part in helping cut greenhouse emissions by reducing the number of commuters, officials of the groups said.
The two-year fight over the development plan has become emblematic of the dilemma that growing high-tech cities like Mountain View face: how to balance growth with being green.
“Let’s be clear here: We want housing,” said Councilman Jac Siegel. “But let’s make sure it’s quality housing.”
Siegel and neighborhood residents said they are not opposed to the plan if the number of units were significantly reduced.
Burman is proposing to build 58, three-story row houses and six single-family homes on the land that used to be a nursery and tree farm. The land includes an 80-foot easement for the Hetch Hetchy water pipeline and is owned by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
Burman has the option to buy the land if the development is approved.
On three sides, the land abuts the back yards of homes, some with views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Across the street on the very narrow side facing Whisman Road, there’s commercial property. The site is within a half-mile of several public transportation hubs.
The city’s design review committee and Zoning Administrator Peter Gilli have recommended that the seven-member council reject the plan because “it doesn’t fit in the context of the neighborhood.”
The developer reduced the number of units from 69 to 64 and cut the townhouse height from 34 feet to 29 feet.
But these changes, Siegel and neighborhood residents said, are not enough. The wall of tall row houses would overlook the back yards of the homes.
Lisa Matichak, president of the Wagon Wheel Neighborhood Association, said she would prefer to send the developer back to the drawing board.
“Start over,” she said. “We want something that’s a better fit, less dense, fewer stories.”
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Is it possible to assign a light to specific objects? Or have a light that affects all objects by default but not others manually specified?
Yes, this is what Layers are for.
Assign your objects to a specific layer (use an existing layer, or create your own custom layer). Then go to the light's inspector pane and adjust the "Culling Mask" setting to have it light (or not light) your desired layers.
It is important to note this does not work with baked lightmaps (as of 2019) there has been a bug open on this since 5.6. Looks like the only way to deal with this situation is to switch to a third party baker or maybe some of upcoming render pipelines will take care of it.


Staff at the popular visitor attraction hope the event will be as successful as its recent Halloween-themed events.
Director Mark Brassell said: “The after dark fun for all the family will have your senses buzzing, coming to life with a spectacular sound and light display.
“We recommend you buy tickets as soon as possible as tickets sell out fast.”
Visitors can expect to be immersed in a magical festive story as they stroll through the garden with surprises and beautiful sights waiting to greet them.
The Light Trail will be on from December 13-22, 4.30pm to 8.45pm with tickets priced at £8.95 per person.
To purchase tickets please click here:- www.alnwickgarden.com/events/winter-light-trail/
Also on the event list at The Alnwick Garden:-
Winter Playground : a fresh snow zone where children can play, build snowmen, make snowballs and have lots of fun. Available November 16 to January 5.
Winter Bumpers: fun, bumpy, inflatable land boats that collide and bounce. Available November 16 to January 5.
Visitors to The Alnwick Garden can also visit the world’s largest Treehouse restaurant, book Christmas party nights or enjoy a festive afternoon tea in the Pavilion.
Last month, more than 2,600 people turned out for its evening-time Garden of Screams, while there was also a Ghoulish Garden trail for younger visitors to follow during the day.


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The cityscape of Nanchang, a city of 5 million people in the interior of China, is dotted with “30-story towers, which all look alike,” says Jan Lorenc, founder of Lorenc + Yoo, a Roswelldesign and architectural office.
But amid the dreary monotony of the skyscrapers lies something altogether different: a mixed-use complex that looks remarkably like the Swiss city ââof Alfalfa.
âA lot of people live in these indescribable towers, and some have traveled to Europe and liked what they saw. Some developers have decided to give these people something special – a sense of belonging to a community that has stores with a personality and buildings that have a different look. It’s hard to feel part of a community in a 30-story tower, âsays Lorenc.
His 10-person cabinet is part of a coalition of architects and designers building a reproduction of the medieval Swiss city, with an old-looking church and a statue of Guillaume Tell. This is an example of work available to the company since it started exporting its services, working with some of the biggest developers in China and on major projects in other countries, either directly or through the through relationships with larger US companies.
The most recent project follows a few other Chinese mixed-use projects that Lorenc + Yoo has put its mark on as the country’s new affluent class seeks to invest in more upscale and expressive housing.
âLiving and working in our development and in similar European-designed cities in China is a bit of an ego affair,â Mr. Lorenc said. âBut it’s no different living in an upscale Manhattan apartment next to Central Park as opposed to a three-story apartment with no elevator. It’s ego on both sides – residents and developers. It’s about living in a fabulously designed building with a European vibe.
The Nanchang project is designed by Shanghai-based Greenland with SWA Group of Sausalito, California Delivering a Swiss experience from scratch isn’t as easy as you might think – and that’s why SWA Group called on Lorenc + Yoo.
“You don’t want this to look trite, like a Hollywood to organise; same Disney do not do that. It wears out, âsays Lorenc.
The work of his company is therefore to make this new medieval city authentic. They recommended that the buildings be of different heights with looks that don’t scream 17th century Lucerne. âCities like Lucerne are hundreds of years old and buildings were built in different centuries. They were built in increments, and each has its own personality. Our job was to make the new city more authentic.
The project is the size of a small town with a few hundred condo units as well as a significant mix of retail and office space. The church is fast becoming a favorite haunt for marrying couples.
When he got the deal for Eastern Lucerne , the Pole M. Lorenc and his partner, Chung-Youl Yoo, visited Lucerne and observed how the different architectures, art, wells and signage all mixed in one way or another to create a vibrant and livable city. They created a notebook filled with the city’s architecture, including cobblestones, lighting, clock towers, colors, roof lines, bell towers, flags, and sculpture. They noticed that the color blue also seemed to be circulating throughout the city.
They brought these considerations to the Chinese project. Much like the original, they recommended that various colors of blue be sprinkled throughout the city in its signs and architectural flourishes. To make the city more authentic, they recommended the Swiss spelling of the city, Lucerne, instead of the American “Lucerne”.
In this project and others like Fish in the Garden and Vanke Opalus in China, Mr. Lorenc’s firm delivers the âstory,â he says.
âCoherence is a visual experience and in China they let us do all of these things, whereas in America they have specialists,â Mr. Lorenc said. âWe can work on lighting, patterns on buildings, graphics, architectural jewelry.
Lorenc hopes his American clients will see the depth and breadth of his company’s work in China and give them the opportunity to play a more comprehensive role in other projects. âFrank Lloyd Wright designed his own lights,â he noted.
He said his firm’s talents are especially important in China where “they are in such a rush to complete every project as quickly as possible that they can hire five architects.” It’s a recipe for disaster in design consistency, giving a rushed “cut and paste” look, he says. Lorenc + Yoo âmakes sure that all the buildings and the ambiance speak the same language. We even redesigned the interior of the marketing center to give it an upscale experience, âhe said, alluding to the showroom where customers see what a condo looks like and can pre-purchase. before construction.
The project was scheduled to open on October 1, which marks the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, but it missed the mark. The other âbest dayâ to open a project is Labor Day in China, May 1, and Lorenc believes the developers are aiming for that day.
His firm’s business is international, with about a third in China, a third in the Middle East, and the rest primarily in the United States. Ironically, although his partner is Korean, Lorenc says Asian companies prefer to work with Americans.
âIt only happens in Asia, but they buy a Western company and they want the face of that company to be a Western one,â he says. “Even in Korea.”


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Salmon Quinoa and Sweet Potato Burgers
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Main dishes||Total time (min.): 45|
2 Sweet potato, quartered
200g Salmon fillets
120g Cooked quinoa
3 Spring onions
4 Springs Fresh thyme
1 Garlic clove
2 tbsp Olive oil
4 Burger buns
4 tbsp Tartare sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Salad leaves with beetroot, as needed
1 - Bring a saucepan of water to the boil.
2 - Add the sweet potatoes to the saucepan and cook on medium high heat for 8 minutes until tender.
3 - Place a steamer basket on top of the saucepan.
4 - Add the salmon to the steamer basket, cover with a lid.
5 - Cook for 3-4 minutes until almost cooked.
6 - Remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside the steamed salmon.
7 - Drain the sweet potatoes and cool under cold running water.
8 - Pat dry the potatoes and transfer them into a mixing bowl.
9 - Attach the masher foot to the power unit.
10 - Place the masher into the mixing bowl and mash until smooth.
11 - Remove the skin from the cooked salmon.
12 - Flake the salmon with a fork and add to the mashed potatoes.
13 - Add the kale to the chopper bowl.
14 - Attach the cover and connect the power handle.
15 - Pulse on Turbo speed until finely chopped.
16 - Add the chopped kale into the mixing bowl.
17 - Add the quinoa, spring onions, thyme, garlic, seasoning into the mixing bowl.
18 - Mix until combined.
19 - Take 3-4 tablespoons of the mixture and form into patties.
20 - Add olive oil into the frying pan, place over a medium high heat.
21 - Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes each side until crisp and golden brown.
22 - Add the salmon burgers to the buns.
23 - Garnish with tartar sauce and salad.
24 - Serve with the lemon wedges.


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text: Community Health Africa Trust (CHAT) uses innovative, location-specific modes of transportation in Kenya to reach those who otherwise would be unreachable. One of these includes using Camels as their mode of transport. Thats right, camels. There are many “forgotten people” in Kenya who are in need of medical care. CHAT follows these tribes wherever they go—if they move to follow a source of water, the camel clinic also changes its route.

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||3 inches Capacitive Touch Screen
|| 2.0 Mega Pixels Camera with 2x Digital Zoom and 15fps video recording capability
||Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
||Li-ion 1200 mAH battery providing up to 850 (2G), 540 hours (3G) of Stand By Time and up to 17 hours (2G), 6.2 hours (3G) Talk Time
||160 MB Internal Memory and Up to 32GB External Memory
The Y in Samsung Galaxy Y, refers to youngsters and that is the segment targeted by Samsung with this handset. The phone has a 3 inch touchscreen with resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. Even though the price of Samsung galaxy y is significantly low, it has not compromised on the specification. It is powered by a 832 MHz processor and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS.
Camera & Video
The Galaxy Y comes with a 2.0 megapixel camera with video recording capabilities.It boasts of awesome features like Geo tagging, smile detection and auto focus. The phone has an image and video editor to allow editing of the picture on the handset itself.
The handset has a music player that supports MP3,MP4 and WAV formats. It also has a powerful FM radio to easily listen to music. A 3.5 mm stereo headphone plug helps protect the quality of music on the phone.
The phone has 160 MB internal memory and 2GB external memory. The external memory can be expanded upto 32GB, thereby allowing storage of unlimited pictures and music on the phone itself.
The Samsung Galaxy Y has 1200 mAh battery that supports up to 9 hours of talk time on 2G networks and up to 5 hrs of talk time on 3G networks. It has awesome standby time of 400 hours and 350 hours on 2G and 3G networks respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 supports a number of connectivity options including GPRS,EDGE,WAP,Bluetooth and WiFi. There are easy access keys for most popular social networking and messaging system on the home screen itself. The Google maps on the handset and GPS functionality help in navigation.


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Born and raised in Sydney Australia, Elyse began her career with a magic show in Taiwan, followed by two years performing on cruise ships for Carnival Cruise Lines. After moving to Las Vegas she joined Donn Arden’s Jubilee! And is proud to have been a member of it’s closing cast. She went on to perform in Tournament of Kings, Zombie Burlesque and Vegas the show. Over her career she has performed with stars including Wayne Newton, Tiesto, Lil Jon, Rod Stewart and Jennifer Lopez.
Elyse is proud to be a part of City Katz! Working for and alongside some of the most talented ladies in Las Vegas is an absolute dream come true


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Feather by Cao Wenxuan, illustrated by Roger Mello / Lovely hardcover from Elsewhere Editions (the children's arm of the indie publisher Archipelago) / ISBN 9780914671855 / discounted copies in nice condition / remainder dot + light wear [the main listing is here]
A philosophical picture book from one of China's most celebrated children's authors and 2016 Hans Christian Andersen Award-winner Cao Wenxuan.
A feather is blown across the sky, meeting various birds along the way, and asking each one, "Do I belong to you?"
Cao Wenxuan tells the story of a single feather who is swept away on a journey of discovery and belonging. Encountering a variety of birds, from a kingfisher to a magpie, Feather is hopeful of meeting the bird she belongs to. Again and again, she is dismissed or ignored. Only when she sees that there is also beauty in being close to the earth does fate offer a reunion... Feather is sure to charm young children with a plot at once compelling, meditative, and quietly moving. Roger Mello’s stunningly beautiful, dynamic illustrations will delight readers of all ages.


The Texas Supreme Court in a 5-3 decision decided to move forward with a standardized form for low-income couples wanting to divorce without hiring a lawyer.
The court ordered the proposed forms to be published for a period of public comment and could approve the new procedure by early next year.
The standardized form, tailored to Texas law, would be available to those filing uncontested divorces from marriages without children.
Already 48 other states have a similar do-it-yourself divorce form. In Texas many times, people picked up another state’s form from the Internet and tried to file it in Texas courts, said Supreme Court staff attorney Osler McCarthy.
In Texas last year, 58,000 people filed pro-se – or lawyerless – cases in family courts.
“While it is clear that forms will not work in every circumstance, the Court firmly believes that forms are an integral part of any effort to aid indigent litigants,” the court stated in its decision.
Steven Bresnen, representing the Texas Family Law Foundation, said he was disappointed with the court’s decision.
“We think it’s dangerous to take Texans down the path of do-it-yourself litigation,” Bresnen said.
Among his concerns, as echoed by the dissenting justices, were cases where people aren’t aware they are entitled to retirement or other benefits that have accrued to their spouse.
“We don’t think that forms can be standardized because people and their circumstances can’t be standardized,” Bresnen said.
The suggested form will be published in Texas Bar Journal and the comment period will be open until Feb. 1.


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2 September 2015
Opposite: Brian May and Anita Dobson
Brian May is being plagued by stray cats. The Queen guitarist and his actress wife Anita Dobson would like to relax and unwind in their garden shed at home, but are prevented from doing so because the property has been completely over-run by homeless cats. [EXAGGERATION HERE] !!!
Asked whether she’d like to own a so-called ‘she-shed’ – a women-only space where she can escape everyday stresses – during her guest panelist appearance on ‘Loose Women’, Anita explained: “I think I’d rather have a house. We do have a shed in our garden, but mostly stray pussy cats live in there from time to time.”
Despite their maddening moggie invasion, Anita revealed that when she and Brian want peace for the pussies they each have a space at home where they can indulge in their personal pleasures. The former ‘EastEnders’ star explained: “In my house I have a little place that I call my own and Brian has his little place that he calls his own. So I don’t really think I’d want to go into the garden and then go somewhere else. I like everything being under the one roof.”
The revelation comes shortly after Brian – an astrophysicist and a noted environmentalist as well as a rock legend – pledged to challenge the UK government’s decision to press ahead with a new badger cull.
The 68-year-old musician is to file an official complaint about the cull through the Save Me Trust, the non-profit organization he founded to help protect wildlife.
Brian recently said: “We are all hugely disappointed that the government has decided to continue its cull policy, despite Natural England’s scientific advisor branding the badger cull ‘an epic failure’.”


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Approx Net Worth 2022: $4,400,000
Expected Net Worth 2023: $4,057,456
Fran Lebowitz is born on 10/27/1950 and a famous Author. The estimated current net worth of Fran is $4,400,000. According to financial analysis, Fran earned wealth at age of 72 Years, mainly as Author.
Fran Lebowitz short bio:
Fran is 72 Years old and working as Author. As far as siblings are concerned, Fran has 1 Sibling, Ellen Lebowitz. While looking at the personal life, Fran is dating with Not reported. Spouse of Fran is Not reported. Have a look at table below:
|Full Name||Fran Lebowitz|
|Date of Birth||10/27/1950|
|Current Age||72 Years|
|Income / Salary||Not reported|
|Siblings||1 Sibling, Ellen Lebowitz|
|Spouse Name||Not reported|
|BF / GF||Not reported|
Fran Lebowitz Net Worth History:
We have gathered net worth details of Fran. Fran current net worth is $4,400,000 which is expected increase to $4,057,456 in 2023. While looking at history, Fran had a net worth of $3,916,000 in 2021 & $3,485,240 in 2020. While performing as Author, Fran had estimated to have a net worth of $3,101,864 in 2019. Details are in table below:
|Year||Net Worth History|
How much money does Fran Lebowitz have?
Fran has approximately $4,400,000 as wealth.
How old is Fran Lebowitz?
Fran is born on 10/27/1950. Current age of Fran is 72 Years.
How many Siblings does Fran Lebowitz have?
Fran has 1 Sibling, Ellen Lebowitz.
Is Fran Lebowitz in relationship?
Name of BF/GF of Fran is Not reported.
who is spouse of Fran Lebowitz?
Fran spouse name is Not reported.
How much is Fran Lebowitz’s worth?
Fran Lebowitz has net worth of $4,400,000 approx.
What does Fran Lebowitz do for a living?
Fran Lebowitz earns his living as Author and earned approx $4,400,000. And it is the Fran’s source of generating money.
Is the Fran Rich?
Fran generated $4,400,000 till now, with his talented skills being . It is expected to have $4,057,456 in 2023 as net worth.

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Lions, tigers, and bloggers! Oh, my!(Read article summary)
The Committee to Protect Journalists issued a report on the "10 Worst Countries to be a Blogger" last week, just days before World Press Freedom Day, today.
Bloggers scare governments.
Take Turkmenistan. In 2007, it jumped headlong into the digital age with its first Internet cafes – and posted armed soldiers outside.
This list isn’t full of surprises. Burma (Myanmar), Cuba, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, China, Vietnam, and Tunisia. Most nations are governed by leaders afraid of democracy and the ideas their own people might be exposed to if they have too much contact with the world or each other.


Real Estate CRM with the advent of advanced tech tools and the introduction of fast digital solutions in every field, ERP is the new normal. It has taken the market by storm with its several benefits and applicability in all sectors.
ERP software standardizes, simplifies, and combines company operations in finance, human resource management, procurement, distribution, and other areas. Infrastructure, architecture, technical developments, and national growth all rely on well-planned building facilities in today’s densely populated and rapidly changing globe. Where such industries meet business management needs and obstacles, the usage of ERP in the construction industry can help to simplify transactions along with best crm for real estate.
Strategic resource planning and administration are critical for the successful development of building projects. According to research, 30 percent of unsuccessful initiatives failed simply due to deficiencies in the requirements listed.
Construction ERP software assists managers in developing complete plans for successful civil engineering tasks from the start of project work to the result, as well as during the whole construction lifecycle of Real Estate CRM.
Due to the desire for a system that can manage many tenders at the same time, recent service providers have begun to provide industry-oriented solutions, and construction Erp solution has begun to become more project-oriented.
Data Management of Real Estate CRM
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Larger construction organizations manage several clients at any same time, making information interchange within the company cumbersome and complex. It becomes difficult for executives to maintain and prepare data for various tasks in the form of separate excel sheets or power point presentations.
At the same time, deploying separate software solutions for numerous processes results in inefficient information interchange among departments within the same firm. An ERP solution effectively kills two birds with one stone with erp usage and crm for real estate agents.
In the construction sector, effective communication is critical to project success. However, one of the most typical issues that construction organizations encounter is maintaining excellent communication within divisions. Disconnection across departments can cause operations and business processing to slow down, affecting project timelines for Real Estate CRM.
An ERP system includes chat rooms and video features to help staff interact successfully. Users may be able to boost internal communication in the business in ways never imagined before. Employees may be able to collaborate with each participant of the project via group discussions on the chat forum. As a result, everyone may get updates, participate in the conversation, and obtain essential information without any delays.
Larger construction businesses work with several clients at once. As a result, information communication inside the organization becomes complex. Managing and synthesizing data for numerous jobs via Excel spreadsheets or PowerPoint presentations is wasteful and impracticable, not to mention dangerous of Real Estate CRM.
ERP software facilitates data interchange by providing resources and firewalls that provide optimal data security. Contractors may also specify which data can be shared with the customer and which can only be viewed by staff.
Using ERP system software may also help companies determine what percentage of project performance is acceptable. This can aid in getting correct estimates about the business.
Company Process Diversification of Real Estate CRM
All ERP solution splits business processes into numerous modules. With the construction industry becoming more aware of methods to increase stability, risk management, cost-effectiveness, and other operational characteristics, construction firms have had to face constraints at every step of the route of Real Estate CRM.
Conclusively, construction ERP software has several features like architectural designing, inventory management, project management etc. This not only improves process handling but also organizes the system’s regulatory compliance.
A centralized system improves efficiency by offering a comprehensive perspective of the circumstance before making judgments. When staff is needed to correlate information from many sources, an ERP solution may help by extracting data and giving relevant criteria that must be met before closing a query.
For example, after deciding on a purchase requisition for a certain raw material, the budget report is sent to the project manager, who then refers to the engineers and formulates the construction design. The buying manager produces the purchase order based on this design, which is then reviewed by the accountants before being approved Real Estate CRM.
The interdepartmental transmission and correlation of these reports, together with back-and-forth communication in construction management system may help effective outcomes in the long run.
For more check www.xevensolutions.com


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Victory Venkatesh and young hero Ram are working together for an official remake of the Bollywood film ‘Bol Bachchan’. The fight sequences of this movie are now being canned in Ramoji Film City. The principal star cast is taking part in the proceedings. This movie has been given the title ‘Golmaal’ and the makers are aiming for a Dussehra release.
Vijay Bhaskar is the director of this movie. Anjali and Shazahn Padamsee will be seen as the leading ladies.
D. Suresh Babu and Sravanthi Ravi Kishore are jointly producing this movie. Venkatesh kickstarted the trend of multi-starrers in Telugu with ‘Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu’ and ‘Golmaal’ is his second such project.
- Fans eagerly waiting for Agnyatavasi teaser
- Nag-Nani’s multi-starrer to kick-start from February
- Telugu Review : Undha..Ledha..?
- Anjali, Raai Lakshmi team up for a bilingual
- Aditi Rao opens up about dating Bollywood star


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The grieving process can make the holidays very challenging…
We all remember our first feelings of grief and learning how to work through this new, uncomfortable process. For many of us, our first experience with grief came in childhood. For me, my first moment came with the tragic loss of the great Epple family. Most of the family died in an ugly car accident in central Missouri. The thought of suddenly not seeing them at church, along with the loss of a childhood friend’s younger brother, was new and foreign. The tears of sadness that ran down my cheeks one night were certainly an unfamiliar experience, and I felt vulnerable to my young, raw emotions.
Holidays can also emphasize accumulating family problems, such as divorce or the displacement of a parent. I remember delivering Christmas presents in Atlanta to families with the Angel Tree Project. These families were dealing with the loss of a parent due to imprisonment, and this was their first holiday season without the parent. I still remember the firm, tearful hug from the mother who had several young children to care for. She didn’t know how she was going to afford presents for them. Her husband had recently been sent to prison and she didn’t have much support. The pure joy she shared after receiving these gifts was so genuine and real. She blessed us in more ways than she’ll ever know during her time of grief.
Whether it is the loss of a parent, the loss of a spouse, the loss of a child, or the loss of another friend or family member, the dull ache of grief is painful. For some families, this grief comes through the cold reality of losing a parent or spouse to dementia right before their eyes. When this grief is combined with the holidays it can become quite intense and overwhelming, especially with all the other drama that can crop up during the holidays.
The holiday season can also bring back so many memories of loved ones lost. Who will carve the turkey without Dad or Grandpa? Who will provide Grandma’s normal holiday gift of something heartfelt and oh-so-special for each grandchild? And the holiday pictures just won’t be the same without Mom’s need for multiple pictures around the tree. That first holiday season can be very difficult for the survivors going through grief.
Tips for Coping With Grief During the Holidays
So how do we, the vulnerable human survivors who’ve been left behind, cope with this grief? How can we help other family members or friends who are going through this grieving period? Do we recognize their pain and can we be sensitive to it? When we try to help, do we just make the pain worse? What can we do?
Here are a few things for us to remember during the holidays:
1. Be Realistic – Recognize and acknowledge that the holiday season will be different and there will be tough situations. Set realistic expectations for you and your family. We also have to remember that not everyone will grieve the same way, so expect there to be differences between grieving family members and be sensitive.
2. Change Traditions When Needed – Somewhere during the process you may decide that certain traditions need to change, but other traditions should continue. Don’t be afraid to change traditions where needed, and openly communicate with each other. Maybe it is time to start a new tradition!
3. Surround Yourself With People Who Truly Love and Support You – Grief can cut deep during the holidays. Sharing that time with others who also share this pain can be helpful. Sharing memories can be a source of comfort, especially telling stories and looking at old photos. For the people who have not lost the loved one, providing love and support to a friend or family member going through grief is so helpful to them.
4. Create a Memory Box or Memory Stocking – When you can write down special memories you treasure, perhaps read them to others, and combine them in a memory box, it can help with the grieving process. Perhaps light a candle, share a special food dish, hang a unique ornament on the tree, or have a moment of silence — all in memory of the lost loved one.
5. Donate to a Charity or Adopt a Family in Memory of Your Loved One – Sharing with others in the memory of the lost loved one can be very peaceful for many during a period of grief. Many times donating to others will help us more than we realize until after we actually complete the donating process.
6. Be Real – Let your own perfectionism go during this time. It is okay if the tree isn’t perfect and up in the home by a certain date. If you need to skip part of holidays past, then skip it! Don’t force yourself to do things from the past just because they were part of the tradition. Ignore those people who tell you what you should be doing, and instead be real to yourself about what you can handle. Having said all this, avoid cancelling the entire holiday whenever possible.
7. Seek Gratitude – Look for those little things that you are grateful for in your life and celebrate these joys. Try to find a daily gratitude, and recognize these things for how they help you during this time. Be a giver of love and joy to others when possible, and you will find more for yourself during this time.
8. Take Care of Yourself – Holiday stress can lead to bad habits on it’s own, so adding grief to the holidays only compounds the problem. Watch the food, minimize the booze, don’t try to do too much, let others do the cooking if possible, and perhaps pamper yourself during this time. Quiet time and self-care can be so important during the holiday season.
9. Be Happy and Enjoy Yourself – Recognize the holiday season will be tough, but there will also be plenty of opportunity for sharing love and joy with others. Don’t feel guilty about being happy with others during this time. Sometimes we have to remember our lost loved one would always want us to be happy, so keep trying to smile as best you can.
The holidays will consume us in many ways, but when grief is combined with the holidays it can become very stressful for many. As we look for ways to bring joy to others during this holiday season, please be sensitive to friends and family going through grief. Support them, love them, and just be there when they need a lift during this holiday season. Someday they will be returning the favor to you during your time of need. I do believe giving joy to others will usually provide as much joy to the giver, so I hope you will experience the joy of giving this holiday season.
We look forward to the holiday season, and hope your family does as well. The Bell family celebrates Christmas and it is a special season for us. Whatever holiday traditions your family celebrates in December, we wish you peace and joy during this time. We all have different needs during the holiday season, so I hope this season meets your needs. We look forward to a chance to continue helping you during the upcoming year of 2020. If we can help you in any way, feel free to call us at (913) 345-2323.

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This was hands down the easiest 14er I have done so far. I spent more time driving to and from this mountain than actually climbing it. Mount Bierstadt is located on the front range and is known as the most populated 14er due to its close proximity to Denver and “easy” trail.
I left my family cabin in Estes Park around 4am or so. I took me a little less than 2 1/2 hours to get to the trailhead which was a bit quicker than I expected. I started my hike in the dark just as twilight was making itself known. It was cold, and I knew it would only get colder as I made my way up on the shady side of the mountain. I passed the lake in the dark but could tell it was there, and worked my way up the switchbacks from the willows. Once I came up over the hill, I got a spectacular view of sawtooth ridge. I was around roughly 13,000′ when the sunrise began to light up the mountains across the valley.
From here it was just slow and steady up to the saddle. The last 250′ vertical or so is the most difficult part, not technically but navigationally. This is an EASY class 2 so if you feel like you are scrambling over boulders you are actually too far off route. There are at least 3 or 4 paths that weave through the rocks to the summit from the saddle. there are cairns, and dirt path through the rocks it is just difficult to keep track of which cairn goes to which route. they all sort of weave in and out of each other so as long as you always have a cairn in line of sight aiming for the summit, you should be good. Typically routes like this are easier to see going down…. in this case, I actually felt like going up was easier to keep track of!
Summit had 360 views. Evans directly to the East, and could see the connection with Sawtooth ridge from the top. Mosquito Range to the Southwest, Greys and Torreys to the West, and Long’s was hiding in the smoke to the North. I can definitely understand why this is the most popular 14er. I got lucky on this fall Thursday and had it all to myself on the summit!
Once returning to the saddle, the rest of the way down was a breeze and I was actually able to jog quite a bit of the descent. The final mile or so at the bottom where it goes back uphill to the car was the worst part of the entire hike honestly. But overall this was a good one! Car to Car was 4 hours, 15 min. Marked my 5th 14er this summer, and 11th overall!


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U.N. Agency Report Lists Food Needs
Published: July 22, 1996
ROME, July 21— Africa will need to increase its food production by 300 percent by the year 2050 to satisfy growing population demands, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said today.
The Rome-based agency said in a statement that a report being prepared with the United Nations Population Fund for a World Food Summit in November says that sharing the world's food more fairly would "probably eliminate most cases of undernourishment."
The report says that India and China suffer chronic food deficits at regional levels. "Overall, East Asia and South Asia continue to be, by far, the two regions most seriously affected by malnutrition worldwide," the statement said.
In addition to Africa the report lists Afghanistan, Nepal and Mongolia as countries with serious food shortages at a national level.
Countries such as Bangladesh, Burma and Cambodia suffer from chronic undernourishment, the report says.
In 1988-1990, the latest period for which figures are available, the world had 841 million chronically undernourished people.
"Worldwide, the effects of population changes will mean a 75 percent increase in food supply needs by 2050," the agency said.
The United Nations estimates the world's population will grow by 72 percent, to 9.8 billion from 5.7 billion, between 1995 and 2050, when it is projected to stabilize.