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Just finished an audio overhaul on my Game Covers album. Also added 3 new tracks. New songs are from Age of Empire… https://t.co/RzAXAzG2T2
I love Star Wars! The Last Jedi... Not so much.
I finished writing lyrics for 13 songs over the span of 2 weeks. That makes a total of 14 songs with words I have written in my entire life.
My name is Andy and I create music under the alias, "MR4". I'm a solo musician and producer who has been composing since 2008.
As far as my style I'm not sure what to label it as... I'll leave that up to you. All of my music is available for free off of this website.
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Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images are currently widely used in target recognition tasks. In this work, we propose an automatic approach for radar shadow detection and extraction from SAR images utilizing geometric projections along with the digital elevation model (DEM), which corresponds to the given georeferenced SAR image. First, the DEM is rotated into the radar geometry, so that each row would match that of a radar line of sight. Next, we extract the shadow regions by processing row by row until the image is covered fully. We test the proposed shadow detection approach on different DEMs and simulated one-dimensional signals and two-dimensional hills and valleys modeled by various variance-based Gaussian functions. Experimental results indicate that the proposed algorithm produces good results in detecting shadows in SAR images with high resolution.


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It does not matter what size the bird is, whether it is a golden eagle at The Raptor Center or a black-capped chickadee in a puddle on the side of a road, most birds will take advantage of the opportunity to bathe especially after a long winter.
On one of my frequent trips to White Water State Park I found a small of water that formed from the melting snow. Since the day was warm and sunny several small passerines decided to take advantage of this shallow trickle of water and take an impromptu bath.
Most of the birds bathing were pine siskins, although there was also a bashful dark-eyed junco that flew before I could take his pic. The pine siskin is a northern finch that usually spend their summers up in Canada, although there are populations that stay in the US year round up in the Rocky Mountains. During some winters, like the one that recently ended, the siskins will irrupt southward into the continental US if there is not sufficient food.

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MLS All-Star notebook NASCAR to keep activities in Vegas UFC, Pistons develop cross-training Leiweke’s hire seen as boon for Goodell MLS, SNHU sign new partnership Sponsorship executive Wright leaving MLS Cincinnati: All-Star Game notebook Expanded ‘footprints’ in NBA? WUSA founder sees hope for latest league NBA, Nike figuring out role for Jumpman
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LPGA hires ESPN veteran Willett
Published January 24, 2011, Page 9
Ed Willett spent nine years at ESPN before moving over to Quick Hit Inc. in 2009 and later Kaleidoscope Sports and Entertainment, a media and sponsorship consulting firm, where he led the sales efforts. He starts this week at the LPGA’s headquarters in Daytona Beach, Fla., and will report to CMO Jon Podany.
Willett has experience selling media at ESPN, USA Today and Sports Illustrated, which will help because media is a large part of what the LPGA sells as part of its title and corporate sponsorships, but Podany said Willett’s background and contacts played a larger role.
TeamWork Online worked with the LPGA on the search.
Willett’s hiring and the LPGA’s new schedule of 25 official events in 2011, which grew by one over 2010, have Podany optimistic going into the year.
“Two things have happened,” Podany said. “We’ve solidified the LPGA’s current partners, rebuilt the trust, and the economy is getting better. It’s not blazing, but people do seem to be opening the purse strings a bit for longer-term deals.”
The LPGA also has two additional tournaments in the pipeline for 2012, including the return of the event in Toledo, Ohio, which is taking a one-year hiatus this season.


Madhya Pradesh Education Minister Vishwas Sarang has asked Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur to ban Ajay Devgn and Sidharth Malhotra's film 'Thank God' as it hurts the religious sentiments of Hindus.
In a letter to Sarang Thakur, Sarang said that the film inappropriately portrays Chitragupta, the Hindu deity who according to Puranas accompanies Yama, the god of death.
Over the years, many filmmakers and actors in Bollywood have been expressing objectionable comments about deities in the Hindu community, including lewd scenes.
The minister said that in the recently released trailer, Chitragupta is shown as a man surrounded by 'half-assed' women. Moreover, not only the Kayastha community but also the Hindu communities are outraged by Ajay Devgn's objectionable remarks. The minister added that by ordering the telecast of this film to be stopped immediately, the sentiments of the Kayastha/Hindu community can be prevented. Indrakumar is the director of the movie


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KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Islamic Bank Bhd has strengthened its commitment to sustainable practices by becoming the first bank in Asia Pacific to introduce an eco-friendly recycled plastic debit card in collaboration with WWF-Malaysia and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.
The RHB Visa WWF Debit Card-i forms part of RHB Islamic's effort under its flagship initiative "Ocean Harmony".
The initiative aims to raise public awareness on the importance of conserving the marine ecosystem.
The first edition of the eco-friendly card features the Green Sea Turtle, one of the most endangered sea creatures in the world today.
"Most discarded plastics end up in the ocean to the detriment of marine life. Our new recycled plastic card is our way of contributing directly to the conservation of ocean life through global affiliated NGOs such as WWF-Malaysia, and local champions including UMT," said RHB Islamic managing director Datuk Adissadikin Ali.
Customers, he said, are given the option to support ocean life conservation by contributing up to 100 per cent of their profit rate or 'Hibah' and channelling a donation of RM3 to support ocean research and development studies conducted by UMT.
Each new RHB Visa WWF Debit Card-i holder will also enjoy a 10 per cent discount on WWF-Malaysia merchandise purchased at its online shop, pandashop.my.
The initiative contributes directly and indirectly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) particularly, SDG14 (Life Below Water) and SDG17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
RHB Islamic said the initiative is also in line with RHB Group's commitment towards Sustainable and Responsible Banking, one of the three key pillars of the group's sustainability framework.
The card will be made available to all existing and new RHB customers in July 2020.
Sophia Lim, WWF-Malaysia CEO, believes that marine turtles play important roles for maintaining healthy marine ecosystems and their survival affects human survival in the long run.
"This initiative is a good opportunity to showcase how industries can work together with us to conserve the environment and our marine life," Lim added.


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You can really get a surprise when the small hands of your kids work extremely well at your kitchen. Many kids love trying their creativity in the kitchen. These skills can be very useful in their future. Here are some tips that can help you in cooking with your children.
You must be patient as the preparation may take a longer duration than you had expected. Especially for the younger children, the cooking process is as much fun as the ultimate result. So, make sure that you are providing them enough time to learn.
Try planning ahead and choose an appropriate recipe. Ensure the inclusion of fun activities while preparing the dish. You can do some preparation ahead of telling them to join you.
Make Them Ready
You must get them ready by putting an apron over their clothes. If they are having long hair, make sure they are properly tied.
Cooking itself is a messy activity and when the children are involved in it, they are expected to be messier in nature. You can lay a plastic table cloth on the floor or just under the workstation to control the mess a bit. You can also let the mess activities happen freely and enjoy the cleaning at the end.
Talk Through The Process
You must keep talking and repeating the steps while you are cooking with younger kids. Sometimes, you may show pictures for making them understand the actual purpose.
Touch And Taste
Make sure that your children are aware of the ingredients that can be consumed raw.Â Your cooking experience with kids will really be enjoyable, if there is some tasting included. When you are making burgers, your kids can only have the filling after it has been cooked properly. Let them know that the burger will only taste complete after the entire process is over. Always ask them to use clean spoons for tasting. They must know that stirring the spoons or dipping the fingers is not allowed until the end of the process.
Make your children aware of the importance of food hygiene properly. They must wash their hands before and in-between, if they are touching any raw or ready to eat food.
Opportunities To Learn
While cooking, provide the learning opportunities to your kids. You can talk about the origins of the ingredients, techniques and the cooking processes. During the process, you can teach them geography, science and even mathematics in a very practical manner. Cooking can also be helpful in improving their co-ordination and the motor skills.
Ability And Age
You can go through the age guidelines of different recipes. You can observe your own child and identify his or her capability. If your little one is very young, make sure they are only involved in the washing activities like, washing the vegetables in the sink and using the plastic containers only for their safety. If your children are little grown up, they can be allowed to cook and chop vegetables.
Your children will only love cooking, if you are free to have fun with them in the kitchen. If you are tensed, start with the basic recipes and let them learn. You can step into the middle when it is required or else, let them create and enjoy on their own.
The cooking skills can be very necessary for becoming independent, to develop the basic motor and co-ordination skills. Moreover, this is the skill, which can be learned with fun and creativity. You never know, the end result may be so good that it can taste even better than you had prepared earlier!
Author Bio: David Wicks is a chef who works at https://www.mcdelivery.co.in/. In this article, he is sharing some fun ways to share the cooking process with your kids.

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It's Friday, and that means our weekly look at whose stock is trending up and whose may be heading in the opposite direction for the Texas Rangers. The way the club is playing, there aren't many folks headed down. But here goes:
Adrian Beltre: He has to at least be a part of the MVP discussion at this point. The third baseman talked his way into the lineup on Thursday night in Anaheim and then hit a two-run homer in the ninth to break a tie and propel the Rangers to a 3-1 win over the Angels. Beltre is a gamer and he has a flare for the dramatic moments and the big plays.
Yu Darvish: He's looking like a No. 1 now. Darvish is attacking hitters, he's throwing strikes and he's putting fear in the hearts of the opposition. He's making a strong case to be the starter in Game 1 (he'd be my choice).
Bullpen: After last week, when arms needed to be rested and Joe Nathan blew his first save in five months, the bullpen is trending up because of one simple fact: It's back to full strength. And that's a big key for this team.
Michael Young: He was 10-for-20 on the last homestand and didn't slow down during the three-game series in Anaheim. Young was 5-for-12 in the series. He's found his swing again at just the right time.
Scott Feldman: He gave up six runs on seven hits in 2 2/3 innings against Seattle last weekend and lost his rotation spot. Feldman has lost five straight decisions and is now back in the bullpen. Martin Perez gets the start tonight.
Josh Hamilton: It's not because of his numbers on the field. It's because he hasn't been on the field much this week. Hamilton came out of Tuesday's game with the Angels because of vision problems caused by sinus issues. It was bad enough that he didn't play on Wednesday and Thursday. The Rangers need the 2010 AL MVP healthy and ready for the postseason.
Tanner Scheppers: He threw two pitches in Tuesday's loss -- a wild pitch and a hit batter -- and he hurt his knee trying to cover home after the wild pitch.


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Rong Guang BBQ Seafood
Not a lot of Asian countries serves Sting Ray. I was shocked when the first time I tried it that it tasted like fish, I was expecting it to have the texture of a squid or cuttlefish and not be as flaky as a fish.
This restaurant has a couple of branches all around Singapore. This one is at Bukit Merah/Alexandra, And it was quite a little place , al fresco.
Chincalook and Spicy vinegar with shallots
They are famous for their BBQ Stingray..
when it came it smelled fantastic. The sambal has this smoky smell that just make you want to stick your fork in it and eat it quickly. It wasn’t too spicy but still has the kick and a mild sweetness and just perfect for the stingray. It doesn’t even need the other two side sauces they serve.
Another good dish was the Prawn Paste Chicken,
All Mid-joint Wings, it was fried perfectly. Crispy tasty skin, moist juicy meat. I love this. One of the better prawn paste chicken I have eaten.
The vegetable dish was also very nice. Tossed with garlic. Its light and very tasty.. Very nice vegetable.

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'Anybody who writes a bad story about me is dead': Biden brandishes a plastic water pistol as he jokingly threatens press corps
- Vice President Joe Biden made the joke threat during the annual White House Press Corps media picnic
- The event is held at the VP's official residence
Vice President Joe Biden threatened reporters Saturday with a water gun.
Biden pulled the water pistol on members of the press during the annual media picnic at his official residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.
‘Anybody who writes a bad story about me is dead,’ he said while holding the gun. ‘I just want you to know that, get this straight, we’re not gonna kid around about this.’
Joking around: Vice President Joe Biden threatened White House reporters Saturday with a water gun
Biden cracked a wide grin while the crowd around him roared with laughter.
A platoon of water-gun wielding children then joined him in soaking press corps, according to tweets from a variety of reporters.
‘The Vice President of the US just shot me with a super soaker,’ wrote the Associated Press’ White House reporter Josh Lederman.
Another video by Slate’s Dave Weigel shows the veep and a grandson of his shooting each other with the water guns.
‘I am your grandfather, what are you doing,’ Biden can be heard asking.
The annual event was attended by members of the media, their families, the vice president and his family.
It also featured live music, an inflatable obstacle course and a bungee bounce, according to various other tweets from the event.
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You would think that it’s common sense to only let your pets out to use the bathroom in the winter and then let them back in, but a North Tonawanda dog control officer has received several complaints of pet owners leaving their dogs outside in the cold today and unfortunately there’s nothing she can do. Christine Hutten issued the following plea on Facebook.
Dear North Tonawanda residents,
Stop leaving your pets outside please! It is freezing cold, windy, and snowing. Their fur is useless in this weather. It is also against the law to leave a dog out in inclement weather conditions without proper shelter, so just don’t do it. I have received way too many phone calls of dogs being left out in this horrible weather just today.
With that said, a friendly reminder that I cannot enforce Agriculture and Markets Law Article 26; Cruelty to Animals, which is what leaving an animal out in this weather falls under. You need to contact the Niagara County SPCA at 716-731-4368 or the North Tonawanda Police Department at 716-692-4111 option 0, not me.
Thank you and please do not leave your animals outside in these temps.
Stay warm everyone!
North Tonawanda Dog Control

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text: I know everyone is upset over the sticker vs. a metal plate and that the Canadian owners are getting the packages and US owners are not. We need to remember that we own a car that was only a concept less than two years ago and was built in very low numbers for this one time and that is it. Even Viper owners can't say that. It takes alot of money for a car to go from concept to production. Ford did listen to us when it came to making the car, which I'd rather have any day over a movie or anything else. As far as possibly seeing items in the Ford catalog, it doesnt look like it will happen but I sent an e-mail to Mr. Hyde and he said he'd check into it. With the cost of the licensing and the total sales from the catalog it wouldn't be cost effective basically. Not to say that we wouldn't buy the stuff, but its just the limited number of owners of the Bullitt.

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Real estate website Zillow.com said today it has partnered with Apartments.com to bring the rental website’s database of 90,000 apartment listings to Zillow.
Apartments.com rental listings include home details, photos, floor plans, and property manager contact information.
Yahoo and Zillow.com have partnered to create a real estate advertising network, bringing together the second and third most trafficked property websites.
The move expands on existing partnership between Yahoo and Zillow that began in 2006, when Yahoo integrated Zillow’s home valuations on its own real estate site. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Real estate website Zillow.com told WebProNews today it has launched a free Zillow Android application.
The Zillow Android app uses GPS technology to find and follow users on an aerial map, and displays "Zestimate" values, homes for sale, homes for rent and recently-sold data on the homes around them.
Real estate experts seem to appreciate the news regarding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – it looks like the industry is receiving a huge boost. Now, specialists in real estate advertising may also have something to cheer, as Zillow and a large collection of newspapers have signed an agreement.
When ridiculously large financial figures get tossed about, I like to think of them in terms of houses. As in: would I rather own my own small county or a faltering tech company? But with Zillow being what it is, figures usually come in house form, anyway, and the freshest news relates to a whopping 10 million homes.


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RICHARDSON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - No one was hurt when a suspected intoxicated driver struck a Richardson police squad car on August 7. Still, the incident highlights the dangers of drinking and driving and why it's important to have a designated driver or use a ride service.
Dash-cam video shows the moment it happened in the 500 block of the west frontage road of S. Central Expwy.Three patrol vehicles were in the right and center lanes with their emergency lights activated. The left lane was open for passing traffic. Officers had already exited their patrol SUVs when a car passed by one police vehicle and then struck a second police vehicle. Officers checked on the driver and suspected he was driving while intoxicated and arrested him.
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Letter from Josiah W. Bailey to Robert Lee Humber, Jr.
- Letter from Josiah W. Bailey to Robert Lee Humber, Jr.
- Letter from U.S. Senator Josiah W. Bailey to Robert Lee Humber, Jr. written on United States Senate Committee on Commerce letterhead. In the letter, Bailey discusses his opposition to Humber's proposed idea of creating an international government despite the North Carolina General Assembly's resolution of support of such an action. Bailey describes some of the actions necessary for Humber to gain support of this measure, but details the reasons for his strong opposition and his refusal to propose the idea in the United States Senate.
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Chevrolet Sonic Roadtrip
In May 2011, the Chevy engineers who designed the new 2012 Sonic took the
car out for an extreme real-world road test from Colorado to California.
See firsthand how it feels to see a car go from a blank piece of paper to
full production and then drive it from summit to sea.
► 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ (Aveo)
At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI in 2011,
General Motors is introducing the 2012 Buick Verano, the GMC Sierra All
Terrain HD Concept and the Chevrolet Sonic. The Verano is a compact luxury
sedan that goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011, the Sonic is
Chevrolet's small car built in America (called the Aveo in other parts of
the world, and GMC's new concept is an exploration of heavy-duty truck
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More than 200 primary school children from across counties Longford and Leitrim attended a chess tournament last Friday in memory of the late All-Ireland champion and Drumlish native, Brian Collum.
The event, which was held inside Newtownforbes Community Centre, saw budding chess players of the future pit their wits against each other.
It also marked the second time the event had been held since the talented 20-year-old chess player, musician and sports enthusiast passed away in May 2014.
Aside from his abilities as an accompished GAA player with his native Drumlish, the late Brian Collum was well known for his talents as an up and coming chess player.
Pat McCarrick, who has helped organise and raise the competition's profile during that time, said last Friday's proceedings were a fitting tribute to Brian's memory.
“It went great,” he said.
“To have 236 primary school children playing in a chess tournament was just brilliant.
Pat hopes that the initiatve will boost the game of chess in the region.
“We handed out 200 chess sets last year and another 200 this year which has helped .”
Pat, who built up a strong friendship with Brian through the pair's mutual passion for chess , said eyes have already turned to next year's event.
“We would be hoping to get over 400 teams next year,” he boldy predicted.
“Some of the schools who took part this year entered multiple teams which helped so it's a question of getting more schools involved.”
Pat also reserved special praise for various groups and organisations who played their part in making last Friday's competition a success.
They included Newtownforbes Community Centre, Abbey Murphy Insurance, St Mel's College and Largo Foods.
“Brian was the inspiration for all of this though. He was multi-talented, played with the Irish U12 team and won Leinster All-Ireland Community Games (titles) in chess. He was much more than than just a good chess player. He was an U21 county footballer, a very talented musician, accordion and piano player.
“He was an all-rounder and was a lovely fella, who was quiet, humble, but someone too who always had a smile on his face.”
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THE Supreme Court has demanded Bankia repay two small buyers in a ruling that could pave the way for thousands more to lodge claims.
The ruling was made following ‘serious inaccuracies’ in leaflets advertising the bank’s stock market launch in 2011.
The two investors ploughed in €9,997 and €20,868 to the bank, which received the bulk of a €22 billion government bailout in 2012.
The move means thousands of customers who bought the preferred shares could be in line for compensation.
Bankia is believed to have set aside €1.9 billion to cover expected payouts.
The bank was bailed out by the government less than a year after it floated on the stock exchange.
It was formed when seven caja – or savings banks – merged, including Caja Madrid.
The banks were heavily exposed to the Spanish real estate market, which collapsed following the 2008 financial crash.
Former PP representative Rodrigo Rato was head of both Caja Madrid and Bankia.
He is currently facing four-and-a-half years in prison over corruption allegations relating to his spells in charge of both financial institutions.

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A 2016 review of studies examined 96 studies of vegan and vegetarian diets, and concluded that plant-based diets were more effective for weight loss compared to omnivorous diets. Vegan and vegetarian participants also had other health improvements, including lower cholesterol and a lower risk of cancer.
Why vegan diet is bad?
People following a vegan diet are at an increased risk of depression as their diets have a sharp decline in omega 3 fatty acids (no fish oil or fish consumption) and a rise in omega 6 (vegetable oils and nuts). They can include algae-based omega 3 sources in their diet, but they are costly and hard to find.
What is the success rate of the vegan diet?
Veganuary Reports 85 Percent Success Rate.
Do vegans really lose weight?
In one study, participants on a vegan diet lost a significant amount of weight compared to those who stuck with their non-vegan eating habits. Nearly two-thirds of the vegans’ weight loss was body fat, researchers found.
What is a dirty vegan?
So, what exactly is the Dirty Vegan Diet? The term refers to two variations of the plant-based diet, according to Boehmer. The first refers to mainly processed foods that mimic animal-based meals. For example, pepperoni and cheese pizza, buffalo wings, and fried chicken could be deemed “dirty vegan” foods.
Is vegan the healthiest diet?
Vegans are the Healthiest and May Outlive Us All, Says Study
New study says vegans have lower levels of fat and higher levels of antioxidants in their body. Research has shown that antioxidants may prevent certain diseases, like cancer. Vegans also have more anti-inflammatory properties in their bodies.
Why do all vegans look sick?
This is not only because a vegan diet removes some of the foods that are most nutritionally dense – namely meat, dairy, and eggs – but because it usually replaces them with grains and vegetable oils – which provide cheap, nutritionally-empty calories, and invariably create a lot of inflammation and health problems.
What percent of vegans quit?
Each is listed below along with some key takeaways. 2% of the U.S. population 17+ is a vegetarian or vegan. 84% of vegetarians/vegans abandon their diet. About a third (34%) of lapsed vegetarians/vegans maintained the diet for three months or less.
How many vegans switch back to meat?
Well – most people are more astute than I was at that age but interestingly it is estimated that a staggering 84% of people who try a vegan or vegetarian diet go back to eating meat.
How do vegans lose weight fast?
6 Tips for Losing Weight on a Vegan Diet
- Weigh calories versus nutrient density.
- Focus on fiber.
- Limit processed foods.
- Train your taste buds.
- Put food in your fridge.
- Spring clean your Instagram feed.
What are the negatives of a plant based diet?
- Fresh produce can be very perishable, so buy just as much as you need to minimize waste.
- Possibly a protein-deficient diet. …
- Possibly deficient in certain nutrients such as iron calcium, and B12. …
- If you decide to go vegetarian or vegan, it could be challenging to give up eating animals.
What should a beginner vegan eat?
Foods to Eat
- Tofu, tempeh and seitan: These provide a versatile protein-rich alternative to meat, fish, poultry and eggs in many recipes.
- Legumes: Foods such as beans, lentils and peas are excellent sources of many nutrients and beneficial plant compounds.
How long can vegans live?
Many large population studies have found that vegetarians and vegans live longer than meat eaters: According to the Loma Linda University study, vegetarians live about seven years longer and vegans about fifteen years longer than meat eaters.
Why do vegans get sick when they eat meat?
Do vegetarians get sick if they eat meat? After not consuming meat for some time a vegetarian may experience some digestive symptoms when reintroducing meat. … The enzymes in your gut are not used to digesting meats. Over time your gut will build up the required enzymes needed to fully digest meat.
Why is vegan food so bland?
The reason for any dish tasting bad is not because it is vegan…it’s because it wasn’t prepared properly. Find a great chef or cook (who is vegan or not; it actually doesn’t matter) who truly understands flavor and seasoning, and eat a vegan meal prepared by him or her.


Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality held an information session in Buckingham on the air quality permit for the Union Hill compressor station on August 16, 2018. Friends of Buckingham reports that there were many good questions and the DEQ Air staff gave lots of good answers. But there are many issues that they weren’t able to address. In the briefing, when asked if it was correct that all but the most random and incidental compliance monitoring for the compressor station would be done by the corporation running it, DEQ representatives reluctantly said yes. When asked if the consequences for non compliance were stated in the draft air permit or were clearly stated anywhere, they said no. Citizens continue to be concerned about safety issues around explosions, lack of an emergency plan, the need for a health study and risk assessment, whether the standards are really going to protect anyone, and whether the monitoring and compliance efforts will be strongly enforced.
Before the meeting the community gathered with visitors from across the state for prayer, song, food and the blessing of Buckingham and Nelson County Virginia Water Flags Project flags. “We bless this water which sustains our lives with our faith and our intention to protect it. We bless this clean air which sustains our lives with our faith and our intention to protect it. We bless this community which makes our lives meaningful with our faith and our intention to protect it.”
The Buckingham Compressor Station (BCS) draft permit is the subject of a public comment period beginning August 8, 2018 and ending September 11, 2018. The comment period is specifically for the BCS draft air permit and does not pertain to issues outside the scope of the draft permit such as zoning, noise, traffic or safety. Comments will only be accepted during the formal comment period. Comments received either before or after the advertised start and end dates) August 8-September 11, 2018) will not be part of the record and will not be considered.
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How it Works
Weapon Speed is relative comparison to other weapons of the same type, and is always written in increments of 10.
0 is the base -10, -20, etc is faster, 10, 20, etc is slower.

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Leaving war behind; Bearded Army vets trek from Milwaukee to LA
BARSTOW • Two Army veterans with the hopes of raising $100,000 as they trek from Milwaukee to Los Angeles made a stop in Barstow before reaching their destination.
Anthony Anderson and Tom Voss began their journey back in August in hopes to raise money for Dryhootch.org, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit organization that serves veterans and their families and educates the public of the issues veterans face as they return from military service.
The two veterans wanted to have some time for themselves once they left the military.
“We needed some time away from all the distractions, to focus on ourselves as there were several issues each of us wanted to address and we felt the best way would be to walk it out,” Anderson said. “We also wanted to raise awareness of the issues influencing veterans and their families. Over the course of the trip we've had the opportunity to meet several vets and family members and listened to their stories. We've also had the chance to meet several people and tell them about things like post-traumatic stress disorder, the veteran suicide rate, veteran homelessness and employment issues, and several other problems that make coming home difficult.”
While the two reached Barstow last week, they took a break from the 2,700-mile journey and enjoyed several popular eateries in the area including DiNapoli’s Firehouse and Jenny’s Grill Steak and Mariscos.
While in town, Anderson and Voss were picked up by members from the Canyon Country Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6885, who provided them with a place to stay since Jan. 17 and have helped with some of the cost of everyday needs, Anderson said.
Anderson said the two enjoyed their stay in Barstow as they continued along Route 66.
“Everyone we met in Barstow was great to us,” Anderson said. “Probably the best thing about Barstow was coming into a city with so much, after walking across the desert where accommodations are less than great, as you can imagine. Route 66 has been a main road for us, when available, since Albuquerque. It's interesting to walk across the Main Street of America and see how some of the towns have been able to maintain the Route 66 heritage while others have faded out.”
As the two embarked on the remaining 160-mile journey to Los Angeles, Anderson said the two will walk approximately 15 to 20 miles a day before ending sometime before Feb. 1.
But the trip hasn’t always been as pleasant as their stay in Barstow.
“Sometimes we sleep outside; we've slept in cemeteries, in camp grounds and along the side of the road as well,” Anderson said. “But often we find ourselves invited into the homes of veterans and their families who have heard about us or follow us on our website or Facebook. Occasionally, complete strangers have invited us into their homes or rent a room for us after learning what we're about.
“When we walk, we eat jerky, granola and powerbars. We drink gratuitous amounts of Pedialyte as well as lots of water. When we stay by people, we eat dinner with them or we just go out and get our own food.”
As their journey ends, they have raised more than $70,000. They’ve grown long grungy hair and beards, as the two agreed to grow their hair for the duration of the trip. After seeking a barber when they return home, the two look forward to reconnecting with friends and family and seek the comfort of their beds.
Anderson looks forward to seeing his wife and 2-year-old daughter, while Voss has a girlfriend awaiting his arrival to Milwaukee.
For more information about the veterans' trek or to donate and help other veterans, visit www.veteranstrek.com or Facebook.com/veteranstrek.
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Elrond Brawlers is a collection of 7878 NFTs, providing a little bit of brutality to the Elrond blockchain. Made up of over 350 traits, and combined to create a series of unique artworks, these furious fighters are in a league of their own.
The project boasts an impressive plan for the future, giving holders a chance to earn $BRAWL tokens by playing their P2E game, and accessing their claiming portal. Who knew fighting could be so fun? We did!
After the city of Elrond collapsed, its inhabitants got together to form their signature fight club. This stage of our growth involves building a community that is dedicated to our cause, and the creation of a great P2E fighting game.
If that’s you, you should join our Discord and follow us on Twitter.
When our community is ready, and we’ve done the necessary warm-ups, we’ll mint our collection in two parts.
The pre-sale will be made available to early adopters of our project using a whitelist, and the remaining NFTs will go to a public mint.
The creation of our $BRAWL token will be used to initiate value for our holders. This token will be redeemable through our claiming portal, or can be earned through participating in our P2E game. .
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Our P2E game will see NFT holders pitted against each other in pvp games. Using a series of moves, players will fight to determine who is the better fighter.
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I got hooked on this Swiss Cheese Fondue Recipe when my aunt, who moved from Switzerland, made it for us. Prior to having a 'real' fondue recipe, I thought it was a leftover trend from the 70's. I couldn't have been more wrong, it's perfect for a cold winter meal in front of a roaring fire. It's a national dish of Switzerland and the original good mood food, perfect after a day of skiing, or for a party!
The easier way to make a Swiss Cheese Fondue is to buy a ready made mix from the store that needs heating up. They will have the right cheese blends, white wine and kirsch already mixed in. However, here in Australia, it's hard to find some things that are common overseas, so I have to make it from scratch (which is always tastier anyway).
A homemade Swiss Cheese Fondue Recipe can be quite an expensive meal. The cost of the Gruyere and Emmental Cheese can be quite expensive, never mind adding the cost of the wine and the Kirsch liqueur. Kirsch or Kirschwasser translates to cherry water in German, and it's type of cherry brandy that isn't sweet like you'd expect a liqueur to be. You can use a mixture of different cheeses from Switzerland but Gruyere and Emmental seem to be most accessible. Fontina Cheese can be added in as well.
What to Dip in Cheese Fondue?
Truth be told, you can almost dip anything into your cheese fondue. Everything tastes better with melted cheese! Obviously cubes of bread are the classic fondue accompaniment. Some people like to lightly dip their bread cubes into the Kirsch before dipping it into the Swiss Cheese Fondue. If you love the flavor of Kirsch, then you definitely need to try it this way.
We always have mushrooms and green seedless grapes with our fondue. It's not usually what people have, I just love mushrooms, and the contrast of the grapes with the melted cheese. I've read some people have steamed vegetables, but if you over steam, they will fall apart. Traditionally people will drink white wine or black tea with when enjoying Swiss fondue.
A Few Cheese Fondue Quirks
To get the consistency of the Swiss Cheese Fondue right, you need to use the wooden spoon method. When melting the cheese, mix with a wooden spoon with a hole in the middle of it. When you lift the spoon up, the cheese should run thinly covering the hole. Too thin and the hole in the middle of the spoon is exposed. Too thick and the hole is covered and indistinguisheable from the rest of the spoon. If it's too thick, then add a bit more white wine to get the consistency right.
My last bit of advice when enjoying this Swiss Cheese Fondue Recipe, don't lose your bread cube inside the fondue pot. By Swiss tradition, if you are a woman, you would need to kiss your neighbors at the table. If you are a man, you need to buy the table a round of drinks!
This traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue Recipe is a winter favorite in Switzerland and around the world. Melted Emmental, Gruyere cheese with Kirsch liqueur, white wine and a hint of garlic. Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!
Cheese Fondue Recipe
- 1 clove garlic
- 1½ cups dry white wine
- 1½ lbs /750g grated Gruyere, Emmenthal or Fontina Cheese mix
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons kirsch liqueur
- pinch nutmeg optional
- black pepper to taste
- crusty loaf cut into large cubes
- Cut garlic clove in half. Rub the inside of the fondue pot with the garlic halves. If you like garlic, leave it inside the pot to cook with your cheese (definitely recommended).
- Add the white wine and cornstarch and heat until smooth and hot, but not boiling.
- Slowly add the Swiss cheeses while continually stirring until melted and smooth. If cheese mixture is too thick, add an extra ¼ cup of white wine or until you are happy with the consistency. Season with nutmeg and black pepper. Add the Kirsch.
- Remove the fondue pot from the stove, and place over a fondue burner and serve immediately with the crusty bread.


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Over FIFTY YEARS in the making, the Harry Czarnek and Texas Dutchmen Orchestra are marking their 50 th anniversary. Yes, one of the premier polka and waltz party bands of Central Texas have been attempting to celebrate in their Golden Anniversary year. They had big plans for the 2020 spring, summer, and fall however some unforeseen obstacles were placed in their path. The current orchestra has performed once so far this year. In September, they did a live Facebook broadcast from the stage of the TCHCC in La Grange. If all goes well, on November 15 at the Sokol Hall in Ennis they will meet up with Brave Combo for a dance and live performance.
While it is the 50 th year of the Texas Dutchmen Orchestra, for Harry Czarnek (pronounced Zarneck), this is the second act of Harry’s music career.
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I just finished putting my PRO XXL together, and seem to be having an issue with the inductive sensor on the X axis. The light on the sensor lights correctly but I get no notification in the settings, and homing fails.
All the other sensors work fine. I’ve checked the continuity of the wires on the X axis and there doesn’t seem to be any issue there.
I dont have a pro but upgraded my XXL to proximity switches. My X switch did the same thing because the instructions tell you to mount it up as high as possible. When I moved the switch down some it worked fine. I think the Pro and XXL are similar in that the right plate is similar.
So move your carriage all the way over and adjust the switch until it registers in the CM screen.
Unfortunately that doesn’t seem to be my issue. The switch itself shows it detects something, but the software/hardware reports nothing.
Could be a faulty/flaky contact at the controller side of the X switch wire in the connector housing. The fact that the prox switch LED works proves that GND and 5V are there, but the third signal may be broken somewhere along the way.
I have never seen a Shapeoko Pro controller board up close yet, but I guess it has the blue LEDs that light up when one of the switches is triggered ? If so, if nothing lights up on the board when the X prox switch red LED turns on (while it is the case for Z and Y), you’ll know it is that (the signal not quite getting all the way to the controller). If it is that, inspect the connector visually for a loose contact ?
If there is nothing obvious, contact firstname.lastname@example.org
I think I have the answer…
They just installed a plastic bracket behind the sensor on the x. But when they screwed it in, they didn’t push it really hard towards the router.
Unscrew the bolts 1/2 turn and push the switch really hard towards the router and retighten.
Edit : when reading through your problem again you are getting the light when the gantry makes its way to the x axis, so that’s different from my solve
I checked on the board and the LED status lights never turn on for the X axis. I was going to try plug the input into different sockets on the board, but the pin arrangements are different for each. I realized that the connectors on the sensors for the Z and X axis were the same, so I took the Z sensor off and plugged it into the X sensor wiring. The board and Carbide Motion now detected the X axis, so I think the X sensor is just faulty. I’ll have to contact support for this.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
Any chance the wires are in a different order at the connector?
I talked to a support person, and he said the wires that plug into the board are done in such fashion that even if you plug them into the wrong slot the hardware should still recognize them as the correct sensor/switch.
Wow! A magical controller!
That doesn’t sound right.
On the Pro the control board has three inputs for the limit sensors, right below the notch in the picture. (Ignore the board being installed in the box upsidedown) They are 8-pin connectors, but only three pins are used in each. My guess is they probably share power and each use a different pin location for the signal. The circuitry can read the signal on every pin in each plug, and ignore any pins with no signal. Nothing magical about it.
I think misread your post as they said you could plug the connectors in any input and the controller would identify XY and Z.
Anyway, the proximity sensors have three wires: +5v, ground, and a signal. If those are mixed up, the switch won’t be read by the controller. That’s why I asked if the wire order is different.
Hmm, that might be a possibility, but I wouldn’t know what the correct wiring should be. I’d guess that they are right though, as the status LED functions, and if the power and data pins weren’t correct I wouldn’t expect that to be the case.
Depends on the internal circuitry, but I wouldn’t ask if it hadn’t been an issue raised here before. As @Julien mentioned, another one we’ve seen several times is a bad crimp or loose wire at the connector.
It could be a bad wire on the sensor end, unfortunately I wouldn’t know how to try and check that out. Swapping the sensor with the Z sensor let’s me know that it’s nothing in the drag chain wiring or on the board as the system reports a signal correctly that way.
Maybe post a close-up pic of the connector & color wires, someone else with a Pro can compare where the color wires are in the housing on theirs ?
Have you contacted support? they should be able to confirm the wiring at the connector is ok or not.
The three signals being GND, 5V and Signal, and signal going to GND when the prox is triggered, you could in theory use a voltmeter to figure out which is which, but that sounds like a lot of complications (no access to the signal while everything is connected), and risks of doing something silly and damaging the board, hence my two recommendations above.
I disconnected the other wires from the controller board for better visibility.
I contacted support, I think I mentioned that previously, anyway they said they’ll send out a new X sensor for me.
It looks like it is wired the same way as this pic from the FB group
So probably a fauty sensor indeed, happy to hear support took care of that.


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If you are feeling suicidal or feel like harming yourself or others, please go to A&E or call 999.
Otherwise if you need urgent mental health support, please contact Cheshire & Wirral Partnership (CWP) mental health helpline: 0300 303 3972
This helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is open to people of all ages.
Coping strategies for anxious times guide sheet available HERE. Translated copies are available if required.
Cafe 71 is a safe crisis space for people struggling with emotional and psychological distress. Anyone age 18+ can self-refer (or be referred by a relative, carer or health professional) by calling 01244 393139. Number 71 is located at 71-77 St Anne Street in Newtown, Chester. Cafe 71 also offers weekly activities. For the activities list (updated 28/6/21) click HERE.
Chester Central PCN Mental Health First
For low level mental health support for low mood, anxiety, stress or depression you can self-refer for support and counselling from Chester Central PCN by visiting HERE.
Please be aware that this service is not suitable for people already receiving care from the Primary Care Mental Health team, or if your problem relates to PTSD, trauma, an eating disorder, psychosis, or suicidal thoughts.
Silver Cloud - online mental health support
SilverCloud is Cheshire & Wirral Partnership's online self-referral service that will enable you to access a programme full of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) techniques for anxiety and depression. It allows people to complete therapy in their own time, at a time and pace that suits them, whilst having regular weekly or fortnightly online reviews with a qualified mental health practitioner.
If appropriate for you, the SilverCloud programme can be tailored to your specific needs. It offers access to a number of different modules that provide information about depression and anxiety and tools and skills to manage these more effectively.
SilverCloud is particularly useful for individuals that have a busy lifestyle and would struggle to attend regular appointments during the day.
For non-urgent mental health support, please visit HERE to self-refer to the Silver Cloud mental health service.
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If you have concerns or worries relating to the current Covid-19 pandemic, there is advice and support available from Every Mind Matters campaign dedicated Coronavirus resource: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
This includes tips on keeping well while staying at home, and helping to deal with anxiety.
Other Charities & Organisations Which Provide Mental Health Support
Below is a list of local and national charities and organisations which offer a variety of mental health support options. Please be aware that all the services and charities listed below are to be contacted at your own discretion.
ChesterPLUS is a local drop-in service helping over-18s to maintain their mental well-being through activities and mentor support.
Tel: 01244 343489
Chapter is a charity who support people experiencing mental health issues in the West Cheshire area.
Tel: 01244 344409
Cafe 71 is a safe crisis space for people age 18+ struggling with emotional and psychological distress, created by Spider Project Chester.
Tel: 01244 393139
Saneline is a helpline for people affected by mental illness.
Helpline: 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm to 10pm)
Samaritans are here for you, whatever you’re going through.
Call for free at any time of day: 116 123
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is dedicated to preventing male suicide.
Helpline: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm – midnight)
Rethink Mental Illness is a charity whose goal is a better life for everyone affected by mental illness.
Advice and Information Service – 0300 5000 927 (Mon to Fri 9.30am to 4pm)
Rethink does not provide crisis support.
- Rethink– Blacon Mental Wellbeing Group is a monthly peer support drop in for anyone who has been affected by mental ill health, or who might otherwise feel alone or isolated.
Contact: Julie & Gus 07493 523180
- Rethink – Chester Support Group aims to provide regular support for those experiencing mental ill health who might otherwise feel alone or isolated. They provide a regular meeting place for people to share experiences, seek information, interact socially and make new friends.
Contact: Zoe 07922 670521
Bipolar UK run a monthly Wirral Bipolar Support Group for anyone who is affected by bipolar. The group meets on the 1st Thursday of every month from 6pm to 8pm at Windsor Community Centre, CH62 5BX.
Tel: 0333 323 3885
Alcoholics Anonymous is here for you if you have a drinking problem and want help.
Helpline: 0800 9177 650
Narcotics Anonymous UK is here for you if you have a problem with drugs and want help.
Helpline: 0300 999 1212
National Drugs Helpline is a confidential helpline for anyone in the UK concerned about drug use.
Helpline: 0300 123 6600
Overeaters Anonymous Great Britain is here for you if you have a problem with eating compulsively and want to stop.
For the North West Intergroup ring: 07532 134014

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Hello darkness, my old friend
I’ve come to talk with you again
Because a vision softly creeping
Left its seeds while I was sleeping
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Within the sound of silence
Such a difficult choice.
So many songs, made up of powerful lyrics, to choose from.
Well, if you hadn’t guessed by the sampling of lyrics at the beginning of this post, here is the song and its remaining words.
I’d known of this song of course, but it wasn’t until it appeared in a film about the night Robert Kennedy was assassinated, that came out about ten years ago, I never would have heard its words and felt their meaning so deeply.
And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening
People writing songs that voices never share
No one dare
Disturb the sound of silence
It’s fifty years since that assassination, but things feel similar, with the racial tensions in the US lately. How much really changes?
Okay okay, I shouldn’t leave it like that. Change does happen, however painfully slowly it might do.
“Fools” said I, “You do not know
Silence like a cancer grows
Hear my words that I might teach you
Take my arms that I might reach you
”But my words like silent raindrops fell
And echoed in the wells of silence

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(John Kemp is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own)
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LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Crude oil traders have become progressively more bullish about the outlook for prices since the beginning of October as the trade war between the United States and China has eased, lifting concerns about a global recession.
Deeper production cuts by Saudi Arabia and its allies in the expanded OPEC+ group of oil exporters, announced at the start of this month, have probably accelerated the bullish shift.
But production cuts are a second-order effect. The rise in oil prices has been primarily driven by greater optimism about the outlook for global trade and the economy next year (tmsnrt.rs/2PSMGgW).
Manufacturing surveys and data on industrial production in the United States, China, India and Germany have all started to show tentative signs that the recent slowdown in global growth and trade may be bottoming out.
In the United States, the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates three times by a total of 75 basis points since the middle of the year in a bid to extend the current expansion.
In China and India, governments have announced stimulus packages and encouraged increased bank lending to revive their economies. Even Germany has started to discuss using fiscal policy to stimulate more growth.
As it enters a re-election year, the Trump administration’s focus is shifting from trade war to stimulating the economy, accelerating growth and boosting jobs and wages.
With so much fiscal and monetary stimulus around the world, and the electoral cycle entering a strongly pro-growth phase, crude traders are betting oil consumption will grow faster next year.
Hedge funds and other money managers have purchased crude futures and options equivalent to almost 320 million barrels since Oct. 15 (“Oil traders bet on economic upswing in 2020”, Reuters, Nov. 22)
Buying started long before OPEC+ announced its decision to deepen production cuts at the start of this month and instead coincided with the rise in U.S. equity prices.
The timing strongly suggests rising prices are primarily tied to an improving consumption outlook rather than expectations about production cuts.
As a result, prices have continued to rise despite scepticism about whether OPEC+ will actually remove extra crude from the market next year (“OPEC+ deal isn’t worth the paper it’s written on”, Bloomberg, Dec. 15).
Front-month Brent futures prices have increased by more than 13% ($7.50 per barrel) from their recent lows in early October. In the same interval, the broad-based U.S. S&P 500 equity index has risen almost 10%.
Brent’s six-month backwardation, which is probably a more accurate measure of expected market tightness, has risen to $3.60 per barrel from $2.00.
Rising crude futures prices are a gamble the global economy will continue expanding, probably at a faster rate, through 2020.
Oil consumption growth is now heavily geared towards emerging markets, especially China and India. Rising prices are a bet that one or both will experience a cyclical upswing next year (“India’s economic recovery critical for oil in 2020”, Reuters, Dec. 11).
If traders’ expectations prove correct, continued and accelerating consumption growth, meeting continued production restraint by Saudi Arabia and the rest of OPEC+, could create conditions for a cyclical increase in oil prices similar to 1999/2000.
In the late 1990s, global economic growth accelerated after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times by 75 basis points in 1998 in the wake of the Asian financial crisis and Russia’s debt default, while OPEC continued to restrain production until well into 2000, causing the physical market to tighten sharply.
The result was a sharp backwardation and a surge in oil prices through 1999 and into the first quarter of 2000 (“Oil and equities prepare to party like it’s 1999”, Reuters, March 19, 2019).
Expectations for the same conditions drove prices sharply higher in the first four months of 2019; traders are betting again on the same outcome in 2020.
If prices rise too rapidly, Saudi Arabia will come under pressure from the White House to restrain them by boosting production.
Brent prices above $75 risk provoking a response from the U.S. president on Twitter, just as they did in 2018 (“Oil prices are re-entering the Tweet zone”, Reuters, Sept. 13, 2018).
In the meantime, however, traders are betting that prices have some room to rise before they draw a political response. (Editing by Jane Merriman)
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Jurgen Klopp left Budapest in Hungary a happy man on Tuesday, February 16, after his struggling team, Liverpool, were able to defeat in-form RB Leipzig in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16.
Before the Champions League game, Jurgen Klopp and his boys recorded three successive defeats in the Premier League for the first time since the German tactician started coaching the club in 2015. With such a form going into a Champions League match against an enterprising side like RB Leipzig, the expected result for Liverpool was a defeat or a draw.
However, Jurgen Klopp was able to find a way to bring out the best in Liverpool’s squad that the players were able to make RB Leipzig look ordinary. Recall that the German side defeated Paris Saint Germain and Manchester United on their way to the Champions League round 16.
As expected, RB Leipzig were as solid as usual but Liverpool were able to force them to make two defensive errors in the second half which led to two quick goals.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute, 5 minutes later, his strike partner, Sadio Mane made it two for Liverpool in the away fixture which was played in Budapest’s Puskas Arena because of Covid-19 restrictions.
One hundred and eighteen Liverpool goals 😲— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 16, 2021
Mohamed Salah. A truly special player. 👑 pic.twitter.com/ou3JD0uovD
The 2-0 away victory in the first leg of the knockout stage means that Liverpool need at least a scoreless draw to proceed to the next round of the competition. While RB Leipzig need to win 3-0 at Anfield on March 10 to proceed ahead of Liverpool.
After the game, an excited Jurgen Klopp said people expected Liverpool to return to England with a defeat, noting how happy he was that his team disappointed the doubters of the club.
“You can’t build mentality giants in one game – tonight we were good and we deserved to win but it’s only the first leg”, Klopp told BT Sport. “A lot of people were waiting for us to slip again and tonight we didn’t. I’m really happy.
“We were really good for two years and this year we’ve had some problems. Normally, the talk started, it’s absolutely normal, it’s fine. A lot of people would have expected us to slip again just because of the situation we’re in and we didn’t. That’s what I’m really happy about…
“Leipzig can be a real monster. The way they play in the Bundesliga, they overrun teams and can be really physical, they are good at everything. Tonight we exceptionally controlled them – they had their moments due to their quality but we played a really good game. We got the result we deserved.
“We defended situations really well when we won the ball and we found direction when we got the ball. The second goal is a really difficult ball for the defender to defend when the ball is arriving in this manner. You need a bit of luck but Sadio was there. For the first goal, we pressed them really well and won the ball. On the whole, we defended really well, got good ball recoveries, and executed attacking transitions.”


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Cluster attacks and international law
As if the ruthless air attacks on Lebanese civilians weren't enough, Israel has been using illegal cluster munitions in populated areas of that country. Human Rights Watch researchers working on the ground in Lebanon confirmed that an attack with cluster weapons was carried out on the village of Blida on July 19, killing one and wounding at least 12 civilians, including seven children. According to Human Rights Watch, the use of such munitions in populated civilian areas may violate international humanitarian law.
What makes those munitions particularly lethal is that they consist of a container that breaks open in mid air and disperses smaller sub-munitions. Those weapons are designed to explode on impact, right before and immediately after impact, saturating an area with flying shards of steel. These sub-munitions generally have a higher explosive charge than anti-personnel land mines.
The failure rate for cluster weapons is between 5 percent and 30 percent. Failure to explode on impact doesn't mean they are harmless. On the contrary, they may explode with the slightest touch by a child or an innocent passerby. What makes them even more dangerous is that they become more unstable with each passing year, according to bomb-disposal experts working in Laos.
Human Rights Watch said it has not found any evidence that Hezbollah is using cluster munitions.
Currently, no treaty specifically regulates cluster munitions. However, Additional Protocol I of 1977 to the Geneva Conventions has some internationally accepted legal standards to assess the problems caused by those weapons. Although that protocol recognizes the inevitability of some civilian deaths, it also says states cannot legally target civilians or engage in indiscriminate attacks.
Cluster munitions have the potential to be indiscriminate because they cannot be precisely targeted. In that regard, Article 51 (4) (b) specifically prohibits attacks "which employ a method or means of combat which cannot be directed at a specific military objective." Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch, states, "Cluster munitions are unacceptably inaccurate and unreliable weapons when used around civilians, and should never be used in populated areas."
Lebanese security forces have denounced Israel's use of cluster munitions in its attacks not only on Blida, but also on other border villages, including attacks earlier this year around the contested Shebaa Farms area.
Because of the high proportion of civilians killed or injured by those weapons, they are opposed by many organizations including the Red Cross, the Cluster Munition Coalition and the United Nations. There is now a growing international consensus to stop the use of those weapons.
In February 2006, Belgium became the first country to ban cluster munitions; Norway announced a moratorium on the same weapons in June. Presently, more states are calling for a new international instrument to deal with it, as it is felt that existing humanitarian law is not sufficient to respond to the issues associated with cluster munitions.
In a recent report titled "Fatal Strikes: Israel's Indiscriminate Attacks Against Civilians in Lebanon," Human Rights Watch states, "By consistently failing to distinguish between combatants and civilians, Israel has violated one of the most fundamental tenets of the laws of war: the duty to carry out attacks on only military targets ... the extent of the pattern and the seriousness of the consequences indicate the commission of war crimes."
In that context, the use of cluster munitions adds only a further note of desperation. Israel should accept widely recognized norms of civilized behavior, even in times of war, and renounce the use of those weapons.
As a significant deterrent to what easily can become a regional war, Francis Boyle, a law professor at the University of Illinois, indicates that the U.N. General Assembly should establish an International Criminal Tribunal for Israel along the lines of the International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia, which was established by the Security Council.
As Boyle says, "The establishment of the ICTI would provide some small degree of justice to the victims of Israeli war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide against the peoples of Lebanon and Palestine -- just as the ICTY did for the victims of international crimes committed by Serbia and the Milosevic regime throughout the Balkans."

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Carnivorous Plants/Black Spots on the leaves
1) The species of carnivorous plant you're growing.
2) A concise description of a single issue. (One issue per submission. No multiple questions, please.)
My plant is developing black spots on the leaves and some of the growth shoots. The black spots are growing from the middle of the leaf outward.
3) The type of lighting, water and soil you're using, as well as how long you've grown the plant.
We use artificial lighting- 26 watt CFL which is equivalent to 100 watt incandescent. We use tap water (read conflicting data, some say its ok to use tap water some say distilled). I have never re-planted this plant so the soil that it came in looks like a sphagnum moss mixture. I bought this plant from a grocery store about 1-2 months ago. It was in perfect condition when I bought it.
4) Your region to assess seasonal issues (e.g. Florida Panhandle, Northern Illinois).
Region is the midwest. we keep it inside because of the swift weather changes. we dont have a west window because we live in an apartment, we have a east, south window but the south window is very shady. Right now we are just using the artificial lighting we keep it on for 14 hours during the day.
I am attaching pictures, I have more images if needed.
Your plant is showing signs of insufficient lighting. Nepenthes Miranda needs strong lighting to thrive. The plant should get several hours of direct sunlight with bright filtered sun for the rest of the day. You will know the plant is getting sufficient sun when the leaves turn red. Right now, your leaves are bright green, which is one of the signs of poor lighting for this particular plant. The leaves and shoots are also turning black because the plant doesn't have enough light to produce energy via photosynthesis. Without energy, the plant will begin to shut down parts of itself to conserve energy and make do with what little light there is. (Keep in mind that what you think is bright enough is often irrelevant. The plant is always the final judge of what is bright enough.)
There's nothing you can do to reverse the damage. It's best to cut off the dead leaves and shoots to prevent opportunistic infections. You can also prevent further damage by increasing your light source.
Use T5 fluorescent tubes. You can find T5 tubes (24 inches) and fixtures at your local hardware store or garden center. Try Lowe's or Home Depot. Use double tubes, 58 watts (actual output) per tube. This wattage is necessary to provide the proper light intensity. The light source should be no more than 12 inches above the plant.
This may or may not be sufficient. It's difficult to say because I generally don't grow large Nepenthes under artificial lights. I find that most artificial lights lack the intensity to reach the lower sections of the plant. A second light fixture may be necessary if the black spots continue.
You might also need to accept the fact that the plant won't be producing pitchers during the winter months. One of the signs of low lighting is lack of new pitchers. Pitcher production will resume when light levels increase.
From your second photo, I also see white patches on the soil. This could be mold, another classic symptom of low lighting. Use a sulfur fungicide on the soil surface to treat it. You may need to spray periodically to prevent future mold growth. It's also hard to say if the mold is affecting your plant, but you should treat it regardless.
You can also prevent future mold growth by watering your plant only when the top soil begins to lose dampness. Avoid keeping the soil too wet, particularly if lighting is not sufficient.
If you want to grow Nepenthes, I recommend start with smaller plants that will grow better under artificial lights. Large plants are very difficult to keep healthy under artificial lights unless you are willing to invest in expensive set ups. (We use 400-watt metal halide lights in our Nepenthes greenhouse. Each fixture is $250. This is what's necessary to keep our plants healthy during cloudy winters in Oregon.)
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Are you Codependent, an Enabler?
Is Codependency and Enabling tearing your Family apart?
If you have reached this page it is because someone in your family is an addict and this book is for You!
You and your family are not only dealing with an addicted family member, you are also dealing with the familial issues surrounding a family member addicted to drugs and or alcohol. Everyone in the family suffers! I too suffered for many many years. My brother at a very early age started a 30+ year addiction and the journey I took with my Daughter for 9+ years as an active addict who ultimately turned to Heroin added to my load!
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Bettel: We spent a lot of energy defending Luxembourg's past
Democratic Party (DP) president Corinne Cahen and Luxembourg prime minister Xavier Bettel gave an overview of the DP's priorities for the coming months, as more than 300 delegates made their way to the party's congress in Limpertsberg on Sunday, although the official election programme remains unknown.
The DP said it wanted to further promote the "successful Luxembourg model" and for citizens to have more time for themselves and their families.
These were the key themes at the DP party conference held in Tramsschapp in Limpertsberg.
Both Cahen and Bettel, as well as newly elected secretary general Claude Lamberty, put these points at the centre of their speeches while looking toward the future at the same time.
Lamberty took over as interim DP secretary general after former secretary general Marc Ruppert resigned in November.
On Sunday, Lamberty was officially confirmed with 91.6% of the delegates' votes.
'We make decisions'
Although the DP has achieved much over the latest legislative period, the party cannot rest on its laurels, Cahen said.
"We not only discuss, we make decisions. That's our motto – that's the DP, that's us," she said.
Although the DP's election programme will not be unveiled for weeks, the party leader hinted at some of its main themes.
The party wants to raise five major issues in the election campaign: work and life, mobility and infrastructure, children and the future, economics and finance, and identity and culture.
On the subject of work and life, the prime concern to give citizens more flexibility in reconciling their jobs and their families.
Cahen highlighted the concept of "time sovereignty", where people have more power to decide for themselves how they want to shape their lives.
Luxembourg's citizens would have much more time were they not stuck constantly in traffic jams, Cahen said.
All forms of transportation – from bicycles to buses and trains, trams and individual transport – should be used to remedy the issue, she said.
To ensure traffic runs as smoothly as possible, the DP wants continuous investment in the problem, with the prospect of a national investment plan by 2025.
And because investment in infrastructure and social measures cost money, finances are also important, she said. Both Cahen and Bettel argued that the DP-led government had made every effort to bring the state finances back into balance.
Bettel said finance minister Pierre Gramegna had succeeded in improving Luxembourg's bad reputation, earned due to past tax practices.
"We had to spend a lot of energy defending our past instead of focusing on the future," he added.
We had to spend a lot of energy defending our past instead of focusing on the futureXavier Bettel
The DP also plans to weigh in on the growth debate, Cahen said, adding that economic growth and environmental protection should not be played against each other.
"Luxembourg needs a sustainable progress policy," she said.
On the topic of identity, Bettel argued that the wealth of the country was not limited to healthy finances.
"Luxembourg is also rich because the country has always succeeded in uniting tradition and modernity," he said. "In addition to its strong values and traditions, the country is also cosmopolitan and multilingual."