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While we are busy fighting the COVID-19 virus, another more entrenched disease has continued bubbling under the surface. Now it looks like the vile legacy of American racism is finally boiling over, and we’re reminded once again just how difficult it is to eradicate it from our country and heal our nation from its deadly impacts.
The images of Officer Derek Chauvin’s knee on George Floyd’s neck while he choked him to death have seared themselves into the American conscience. Floyd’s final cries of ‘I can’t breathe’ have reverberated in cities, towns, and communities across the country and have lit the spark that now calls on all us as to demand justice, accountability, and an end to police brutality.
For black and brown people in this country, justice and the equal application of the rule of law have been an elusive desire. Truth and reconciliation are desperately needed to begin the painful and uncomfortable path of coming to terms with this legacy of racism entrenched in our history and daily lives.
When we saw the murders of George Floyd, Breona Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, this collective memory and trauma busted at the seams. Generations of pain resurfaced. Old wounds never given the time nor the attention to heal ripped open.
But this is the reality of communities of color in this country, where the destruction of black and brown lives goes unpunished. Where peaceful protests — whether in the streets, in a classroom or in a sports arena — are met with anger and hostility from those who feel uncomfortable acknowledging the truth.
While detractors who condemned us for nonviolence are now laser-focused on instances of looting and violence in the aftermath of recent protests, we must not let them change the conversation.
Criminals and opportunists do not represent the demonstration. Instead it’s the demand for peace, justice, and acknowledgment that are the soul of this movement. We must focus on what matters.
For far too long, the justice system has failed us. It’s a system that allows officers like Derek Chauvin with numerous complaints to continue serving when their actions on the job should have disqualified them from service. It’s a system that keeps the tools of justice inaccessible to those with dark skin and punishes them disproportionately, starting early in life.
This caste-like system has a powerful ally who sits in the White House tweeting away while American cities convulse in anger and frustration. A president who sows division and calls for unrestricted violence instead of peace and reconciliation even when it’s so desperately needed.
One who fires on peaceful protesters to take a useless photo op while using a religious text and house of worship as a prop.
George Floyd deserves more than a promise of ‘never again,’ but a real commitment from those of us in power to implement real solutions.
It starts by reinstating the initial reforms in the Department of Justice that were a positive first step toward reconciling mistrust between the police and their communities, investigating patterns of racially motivated acts of violence, and creating legally enforceable consent decrees that helped reform police departments plagued by bias toward communities of color.
President Trump and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions ended these reforms, claiming without evidence that they negatively impacted police departments. With the stroke of a pen, they eliminated a key tool that civil rights advocates and police departments support.
It’s essential to have an administration in this country that will reinstate these urgent reforms.
However, investigating the practices of police departments isn’t enough. We must ensure that local law enforcement entities work within their ranks to end racial profiling and excessive use of force while punishing those who violate these principles.
We need to end their access to military-grade weapons that has outfitted local police departments with equipment that belong in a foreign battlefield, not our cities and communities.
Congress and localities across the country have the power to do this, and must enact comprehensive reforms to end qualified immunity for police officers, improve police training, demilitarize law enforcement, end private for-profit prisons, and create a national database to report misconduct by police officers that would prevent bad actors from moving to another police force. Failure to act means failing to protect our communities.
Most importantly, acting means shattering the systemic racism ingrained in our institutions since this country’s founding. Racism that not only pervades the criminal justice system but has resulted in health disparities, unequal access to education, voter suppression, and housing issues.
Tackling this requires more than meaningless lip service. It means boldly and honestly talking about our history, bringing the historic experiences of communities of color out of the fringes and into our historical narratives, and implementing policies that reverse this painful legacy and allow America to truly uphold its promise to all of us.
Conversations like these are difficult, but they are necessary if we have any hope of moving forward as one nation demanding full equality and equity for all.
These conversations must be held at every level and in every community, from kitchen tables to local police departments and mayors, to the halls of Congress. And they must result in change. This change can and will happen if we work together, both impacted communities and allies, to elect committed leaders.
Just as we have jumped into action to provide resources to fight the pandemic in our communities, so too must we treat this epidemic with the urgency it deserves and fight it with all our resources.
Raúl M. Grijalva, a Democrat, represents Arizona District 3 in Congress.
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Loco Taqueria and Oyster Bar dishes out Baja-influenced Mexican fare and creative, shareable seafood plates. Inventive cocktails, as well as an ample selection of mezcals and tequilas are available to complement the boldly spiced fare. The casual, brick-walled space is outfitted with exposed wood beams, repurposed antique accents and glimmering string lights.
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At Oleana, the Eastern Mediterranean menu includes authentic dishes like chickpea crêpes, fava bean moussaka and lemon chicken. Pastry Chef Maura Kilpatrick is famous for her homemade ice creams infused with Turkish flavors.

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Last year, lace lover Debbie Bryan was awarded Nottingham’s Best Independent Business as part of It’s In Nottingham’s Independents Festival. In her quaint, Lace Market shop, she does Crafternoons, supper clubs, and keeps her trinket-adorned tea room stocked with the tastiest of cakes. We sat down with the woman herself to talk all things textiles, and to see how things have been going since her commendation…
When did your passion for fashion and textiles start?
I’ve always had an interest in heritage textiles. It was one of the reasons I applied to study at Nottingham Trent; because of the city’s textile history. Plus, they’re known for their fantastic design courses. Something I loved about Nottingham was that it had a reputation for being the heart of the country’s textile industry.
My tutor, Cathy Chandler, also had this amazing interest in textile heritage. She introduced me to Framework Knitters Museum in Ruddington – where I had an exhibition as an undergrad – and also G.H.Hurt & Son, who turned out to be my sponsors for many years. I found myself making friendships with so many people who shared the same interest in local history.
I always wanted to have a studio in the Lace Market. When we made the decision to become a “proper shop”, I was bowled over with the amount of people who came through the door and were excited to see something happening in the Lace Market. My motives for being here were all about the love of the area.
You have so much going on with your Crafternoons...
When we first opened, I had a chat with a friend of mine, Caroline Aiken, about getting people through the door and about experience-led activities and creative classes.
It was all about focusing on wellbeing; when you’re being creative, you’re in the moment and doing it for yourself. What we focus on is looking after you, and providing the tea and cake. In the early days, we had quite low numbers, sometimes only one person turned up. We wouldn’t cancel on them. We’d always try and make sure that they were looked after, and it became part of what we were doing. We use really good materials in our Crafternoons. Because we’re all creative, we know good textiles.
How’s everything going with the tearoom?
One of the most amazing things is that our demographic has really broadened. We get families and children, because everyone understands tea and cake. We get lots more young people, too, which is lovely. We wanted the values of the shop to come across in the tearoom; catering for everyone, and offering something different to the high street. We researched gluten-free and vegan alternatives, and worked with our vegan goddess Rebecca, from Willow and Dove. We also worked really hard to find vegan champagne.
You’re in the Lace Market, delving into its heritage through various projects, and have turned so much material into really special pieces of art. Where did you find the old lace designs and drawings?
I always collect stuff for inspiration and I’ve collected lace over the years. I’m a real hoarder. When we first opened, the Nottingham Post did an article on us featuring a lace motif that I’d hand-dyed and embellished, then I’d cast it in one of my resin brooches. At the time, I was doing a lot of trade in America; they really loved this British heritage brand.
Unbelievably, Nick Povey had a factory at Mapperley Top and when he read this article, he came into the shop, said “I designed and made that lace”, and he came to sell me some. We’d only been open a couple of months, so I was blown away. I didn’t realise that there were any lace manufacturers still producing lace embroidery. We went up to see him; he was amazing and so enthusiastic about what he was doing. Nick knew that I was just starting out, and I was really interested in the design process. He showed me these draftsman drawings, and I had never seen anything like them before, so I bought them.
It took me a while to know what to do with them. I had a chat with my boyfriend Phil and thought about the values of my business; it has to be local, authentic and handmade. Those drawings do all of that. They fit all the criteria. In that second, I started looking at them as a piece of artwork and they put us on a path that we’re really happy to be on. You have to remember we were opening our business in a recession, down a back alley where lots of places were closing, and this made us unique.
You were crowned Nottingham’s Best Independent Business last year. A belated congratulations!
We’re feeling so proud, last year was amazing. This year, all that happiness and enthusiasm has come back tenfold. What’s so exciting about the awards and the festival is that it puts the spotlight on all areas of independent businesses, and that’s what needed to happen. It really encourages people to have a voice, and to shout about the places they’re proud to go to and help grow their success. Plus, the business support network is great; both universities, the councils and The Creative Quarter have been absolutely fantastic.
What was the selection process like?
The voting starts with the customers, and then it goes to a panel. They then come along to your business to check you out, which is really scary. It’s pretty thorough. We were really pleased that we made it all the way to the final, never mind winning it. The whole thing created an amazing atmosphere among the independents; it was a massive celebration.
In Nottingham, small businesses have a really good peer-to-peer support network. We’re quite unique in that we work together and celebrate each other’s success to build the brand of the city. We really are a team. What we want is people seeing independents as a real competitor to the high street.
Which of Nottingham’s independent businesses is your favourite?
I love Ideas on Paper [magazine shop in Cobden Chambers]. We met Alex when he was talking about what he was going to do, and what’s been exciting is seeing him actually do it. We always recommend Alex and, of course, it sends people to Cobden Chambers. We always get our staff Christmas presents from there; it’s so unique.
What can we look forward to during this year’s Nottingham Independents Festival?
On Saturday 8 July we’re running a free Crafternoon where people can come and make their own shopper bag out of a T-shirt. Then on Tuesday 18 July, it’s our eighth birthday so we’re having a little party. You know; a bit of craft, and a bit of a tipple.
Debbie Bryan, 18 St Mary’s Gate, The Lace Market, NG1 1PF. 0115 950 7776
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You might be wondering what a reclaimed wood furniture is. Well this is a product that has been discarded and ready for disposal. For the creative minds, such products should not be taken to the trash but put aside to be reused. This is an advantage to the environment because it reduces the rate at which trees are cut to make furniture. These furniture offer artistic and aesthetic appeal depending on how they have been designed. The other benefit is that they re cost effective. But, there are a range of things which people do not know about reclaimed wood furniture that are mentioned below.
One of the things you ought to know is that reclaimed wood furniture is historical. The appearance tells everything. If you notice furniture with hints of dark red, deep yellow and moody black, the message the furniture is trying to pass across is that it has a history to share. You could do some research or ask around about the furniture in order to determine the background of the wooden piece. You might be fascinated to find out interesting facts about the item that might be useful to you.
There is no rule as to whether blend modern fashions with older ones. Depending on your taste and preference, you could play around with reclaimed wood furniture in your modern home setting. You could use reclaimed furniture in your dining area to bring out the rustic effect and spruce up your bedroom with a reclaimed wood shoe rack and wardrobe. You could also display some aesthetic pieces by the entrance. How about those mirrors with reclaimed wood frames? You could find a focal point by your entrance and exhibit the item. Whatever you decide to do with your reclaimed wood furniture, just remember that there are no rules.
Reclaimed furniture is exceptional in its own manner. This is what makes this type of furniture different and special from the modern furniture. Before buying any product, you should look about and appreciate the vast array of designs they provide. You might be spoilt for choice but in the end, you’ll surely have a master bit to take home. Some of the characteristics that alienate these products from the modern ones are features like, small nail holes, small patches, wood grains and many more.
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In this article, we explore how to use ESP32 PLC PWM Outputs to regulate motor speeds efficiently using NORVI IIOT Device, equipped with an ESP32-WROOM32 module.
With its built-in features like OLED display, digital and analog inputs, relay outputs, and DIN-rail mount, NORVI IIOT proves to be a versatile platform for motor control applications.
PWM stands for Pulse Width Modulation. It is a modulation technique used to encode a message into a pulsing signal.
In PWM, the digital signal is turned on and off at a certain frequency with varying pulse widths, or duty cycles.
The duty cycle refers to the percentage of time the signal is on (high) compared to the total period of the signal.
PWM is commonly used in various applications,
As an example, In motor control applications, PWM is used to control the speed of motors by varying the average voltage or current supplied to the motor. By adjusting the duty cycle of the PWM signal, the effective power delivered to the motor can be controlled, thus regulating its speed.
PWM offers several advantages,
The ESP32 microcontroller, which features a dual-core processor and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity, offers flexible PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) capabilities suitable for various applications.
The ESP32 provides multiple PWM channels, allowing simultaneous control of multiple devices or components. Here’s an overview of the ESP32 PLC PWM Outputs:
In the context of motor control, PWM is used to regulate the power supplied to the motor by controlling the average voltage and current through varying the duty cycle of the signal. A higher duty cycle translates to a higher average voltage and vice versa, thus controlling the speed of the motor.
Let’s look into the process of how ESP32 PLC PWM Outputs are used for controlling the Motor speeds.
By using the ESP32 PWM outputs of the NORVI IIOT device, associated with its advanced features and capabilities, system integrators, engineers and developers can effectively regulate motor speeds in industrial applications. Whether it’s for controlling conveyor belts, pumps, fans, or other motor-driven equipment, NORVI IIOT provides a reliable platform for achieving precise and efficient motor control, ultimately contributing to improved productivity and operational performance in industrial settings.

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In this stunning animation, watch NASA's Cassini spacecraft begin the last chapter of its 20-year mission to Saturn. Diving deeper into Saturn's rings than ever before, scientists hope that the data from Cassini's final orbits will help to improve our understanding of the giant ringed planet. The probe's last act will be to plunge itself into the planet's atmosphere, where it will burn up and become part of the planet itself. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase About Short Film Showcase: The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, expl...
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For the last 13 years, NASA's Cassini spacecraft has spied on Saturn and its many moons. Turns out, this region of space could hold the greatest secrets of our solar system. Here are 5 of the most fascinating discoveries Cassini has given us so far. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twitter.com/techinsider INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/businessinsider/ TUMBLR: http://businessinsider.tumblr.com/
The Cassini mission’s epic 13-year exploration of Saturn is coming to a close. On Sept. 15, the spacecraft will make a planned plunge into the atmosphere of Saturn in order to protect pristine icy moons that warrant future exploration. As the mission nears its end, team members reflect on this historic, international collaboration. The video uses a combination of animation and actual imagery returned over the course of the mission. For more information about the Cassini mission, visit https://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov. For specific information about the mission's Grand Finale, visit https://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/gov.
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State Rep. Joe Hackett, R-161, of Ridley Township, has thrown his hat into the mix of people who are considering a run for state Sen. Ted Erickson's seat.
Erickson, R-26, of Newtown, announced Friday that he would not seek re-election when his term is up at the end of 2014.
Matthew Illich, Hackett's campaign manager, said Monday that the campaign is forming an exploratory committee to explore the viability of a run for Senate in 2014. Illich said that shortly after Erickson made his announcement Friday, Hackett began receiving phone calls from people across the state. Illich said Hackett has received an overwhelming response from family, friends and constituents who have encouraged him to run for Senate.
Hackett, a former longtime law-enforcement officer, was elected to his second term in the state House of Representatives last November.
Illich said that over this past weekend, Hackett reportedly received financial commitments of over $200,000 if he decides to run for Senate.
"We are encouraged by the level of financial commitment," Illich said. "These commitments came in unsolicited, from across the state, and in advance of any effort in this area."
Illich said the committee will work over the next two months to determine the best course of action. If Hackett decides to run for Senate, he will make a formal announcement this fall.
Erickson's district was redrawn as part of the legislative redistricting process that is done every 10 years in Harrisburg as required by law. Erickson's entire district will include Easttown and Willistown in Chester County. In Delaware County, it will include Marple, Newtown, Ridley, Springfield, Tinicum, Upper Darby and Upper Providence townships. In addition to picking up the boroughs of Ridley Park and Media, this district will pick up the boroughs of Aldan, Clifton Heights, East Lansdowne, Glenolden, Millbourne, Morton, Prospect Park, Rutledge and Swarthmore.
Illich said that the Senate district incorporates a large portion of the 161st district that Hackett already serves.
Other names of potential candidates who are believed to be eyeing the seat include state Rep. Nick Miccarelli, R-162, of Ridley Park, Delaware County Council Chairman Tom McGarrigle, a Springfield resident, and county Executive Director Marianne Grace, an Upper Darby resident.
Erickson, 75, has been a state senator since 2001. He said he believes it's time to let somebody else take a turn serving the 26th senatorial district.
Democrats are already eyeing the seat, too.
"This is a Democratic district in our view," said Delaware County Democratic Party Chairman David Landau.
Landau said Ridley Township Democrat John Kane is already eyeing the seat. Landau said Kane will make a formidable candidate. Kane is the business manager of the Plumbers Union Local 690.

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From the atelier of the artist Kino Mistral, who made only 12 copies of this subject. This is the no. 1, “Omaggio a Brainwash e Superman”. Each of the twelve copies can be considered a unique piece since each brush stroke is different from the other. With certificate of guarantee, photos and brochure.
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- Nick Knight is among the world's most influential fashion photographers. His clients are among the top in fashion and design and include Alexander McQueen, Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, Levi Strauss, Yohji Yamamoto and Yves Saint Laurent. He has also shot album covers for Bjork, David Bowie, Kylie and Massive Attack, and his work has been exhibited at international institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum and Saatchi Gallery. The book is a collection of Knight's most beautiful and important images as well as previously unpublished photographs. Contents cover the different aspects of Knight's work to explain and visually reveal his point of view on a range of topics that he believes are crucial to understanding the motivation behind what he does.
- This is the book that all women have been waiting for-Bobbi's twenty-five-plus years of makeup artist experience distilled into one complete volume. With over 200 full-color photos and step-by-step instructions including a "Ten Step Guide to Perfect Makeup" that teaches you how to apply your makeup in ten minutes or less, this book shows you how to put on makeup like a pro. (Hardcover, 221 pages)
- Before I fell head-over-heels for fashion, I was deeply in love with reading. As an adolescent, I'm proud to say that although I had only a handful of friends, I never spent a weekend bored, restless, or alone. Magazines, memoirs, and novels were some of my closest companions, and for good reason - these words and images were there through thick and thin, and always available to take my mind on a fantastic journey or necessary escape from the real world. It was through my love of magazines in particular that I developed an affinity for fashion. The glossy pages of Vogue and the Saks Fifth Avenue catalog introduced me to a world that was continually evolving and constantly alluring. Luckily, there is a huge overlap between fashion and literature, as shown in this impressive hardback coffee table book. Author Daniele Bott has compiled a brilliant, visually stunning collection of all-things Chanel. The book explores five central themes of Chanel - the suit, the camellia, jewelry, fragrances, and make-up - using exquisite photography and thoroughly researched essays. However, as a fair warning, you should know that with each turn of a page comes either a quick intake of breath or an exhilarated squeal. It's impossible to react calmly to the plentiful images of vintage Chanel ads, candids of Coco in action, and close-ups of couture cosmetics. I can't wait to spend this winter reading up on the history and evolution of Chanel, thanks to this book's comprehensive capsulization of France's finest house of fashion. -Annie, Fashion Writer
- Louis Vuitton has always been associated with art, architecture, design and photography. This large format book explores 80 collaborations with the likes of Takashi Murakami and Stephen Sprouse. -Exclusive edition designed by Takashi Murakami with special cover, jacket and plexiglass slipcase silkscreened in Damier pattern only available online or in Louis Vuitton stores -Written by international critics in design, fashion, art, architecture and photography -404 pages including 3 special inserts -400 full colour photographs and illustrations -English version published by Rizzoli USA
- This classic writing journal includes 192 pages of college-ruled lined white acid-free pages bound by hand with top-quality leather. An attached leather strap secures the journal when not in use. Choose from dark brown, saddle brown, black, or buckskin. Handmade in the USA.
- Bring a touch of style to your desk with this “Everything Starts” leather notebook from Nuuna. Delicately crafted from recycled black bonded leather, it features the quote “Everything starts from a dot” in crisp white text. Perfect for keeping your thoughts organised, it includes 256 pages of premium Munken paper & lies flat to your desk. A welcome addition to your home or office, the unique design adds instant style to any work space & makes a wonderful gift idea for any occasion. Key features: * Material: bonded leather * Dimensions: 16.5x22cm * Black bonded leather cover * “Everything starts from a dot.” text in white * Eco friendly & FSC certified * 256 pages of the finest Munken paper * Thread stitching allows the notebook to lie flat * More notebooks also available from Nuuna
- Buffalo leather magazine basket with buckle handle.. Add rustic warmth and character to your home with the Leather Buckled Magazine Basket from Life of Riley.. Affectionately crafted from luxurious buffalo leather and beautifully hand finished, this luxury designer magazine basket is a charming storage solution for your home.. The surface of the distinctive tan leather is blind embossed creating a wonderful rustic finish.. Decorated with distinctive leather belts and a sturdy buckled handle, the magazine basket combines style with functionality.. Perfect as a housewarming present, wedding gift or delightful treat to yourself, this is a charming storage solution for books and magazines.. Life of Riley products are hand crafted by skilled craftsmen. Due to the beautiful natural characteristics of the buffalo leather, slight variations in appearance are to be expected and celebrated as no two items are exactly alike.
- A range of notebooks from HAY. Bound in canvas with ribbon page marker. A beautiful gift. Materials: Canvas, Paper and ribbon.
- Indulge in your love of iconic designers with this chic set of decorative, parchment-bound books from E. Lawrence. It brings together the boutique signs of Prada, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Cartier, Hermes, Gucci, Tiffany and Co., and Dior in a vintage-style artistic statement piece that you'll want to display for years. Each book has been carefully deconstructed and lovingly reassembled by hand with only the finest materials; this is timeless art that will last.
Set includes 8 books
Parchment / hard-bound books
These are not blank-page diaries
Features real books that have been re-bound, not simple dust jacket covers
Handmade in the USA
- In The Mode
- Isolated open book
- Kinfolk magazine sets itself apart by emphasizing a laid-back philosophy to dining and entertaining with little or no how-to information. The Publication's title hints at its subject matter: entertaining, food, drink and community, all presented through lush photographs, essays and stylish art direction. Editor Nathan Williams collaborates with over 50 artists—photographers, illustrators, writers, and designers—to produce the quarterly publication, which is printed in the USA.
- Published by l’Imprimerie de Vaugirard in France Paris in 1899 with 23 bi monthly magazine on fashion and style from the late 19th featuring cover ( color
- These are a very clever set of boxes, they are leather bound to look like very fine old leather books, but are actually great storage boxes for magazines, cards, photos, and trinkets. Keep things handy without that personal clutter. These are a practical and beautifully rare combination. The Tom Sawyer book measures 10.75" x 14.75 " x 3.25", the Little Women book measures 8" x 11" x 2.5", Huckleberry Finn 6 is "8.5 "x 2", and Great Expectations is 4" x 6" x 1.5".
- Indulge in your love of global style and haute couture with this chic set of decorative, parchment-bound books from E. Lawrence. Its artistic fusion of delicate runway sketches, vivid pops of color, and old-fashioned typography makes it an iconic accent that you'll display for years. This is the first of two sets of books in the Haute Couture collection; each set features different colors and patterns. In every collection, the books have been carefully deconstructed and lovingly reassembled by hand with only the finest materials; this is timeless art that will last.
Collection includes 6 books
Parchment / hard-bound books
These are not blank-page diaries
Features real books that have been re-bound, not simple dust jacket covers
Handmade in the USA
- Vogue Turkey March 2014 Covers
- First edition of Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
- Is it more important to fulfill core requirements or cultivate new interests? Learn how to create a stimulating and smart curriculum.
- Buffalo leather magazine basket with handles.. Add rustic warmth and character to your home interior with the Leather Magazine Basket from Life of Riley.. Affectionately crafted from luxurious buffalo leather and beautifully hand finished, this luxury designer magazine basket is a charming storage solution.. The surface of the distinctive tan leather is blind embossed creating a wonderful rustic finish.. Decorated with distinctive leather belts and sturdy strapped handles, the magazine basket combines style with functionality, easy to move around depending on your mood.. Perfect as a housewarming present, wedding gift or as a delightful treat to yourself, this is a charming storage solution for books and magazines.. Life of Riley products are hand crafted by skilled craftsmen. Due to the beautiful natural characteristics of the buffalo leather, slight variations in appearance are to be expected and celebrated as no two items are exactly alike.
- Watercolor Sketches, illustrations and drawings from my travels in Paris.
- A collection of “Great Gatsby” editions offers an illuminating cross section of 83 years of book design.
- The two biggest book genres are fiction and non-fiction. It's notoriously difficult to divide books according to genres, since...
- I realize that the book cover should be the LAST thing I worry about, but I saw my Patience, and I couldn't help myself. Inspiration strikes as it will yo. Helping Morrigan set up her new blog yesterday inspired me to share a bit of the book cover making process here with you. Firstly, as…
- The Scacco coffee table is an eye catching Italian table with structured ash veneer stained in wenge or walnut tones to suit your interior. Its construction visually frames any items you place on top and adequate storage space below is perfect for books and magazines. But as well as this beautifully sophisticated option we also have some further luxury additions that are available on this table which can be added on request including customization of the top with coloured glass inserts or leather panels. Exquisitely detailed we recommend contacting our customer services department to discuss any additional options you may require. Developed and produced entirely in Italy Pacini and Cappelinis collection is a statement of intent. With contemporary design elements this brand is typically Italian in taste and its fashion sense.
- Copyright Suzanne Collins, Scholastic Books- all rights reserved 201204
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- Porter Magazine Porter. Issue 12, Winter Escape 2015. UK edition, Our roll call of incredible women this issue includes a list of 100 influential figures changing the way we look, lead and live, plus global role models, Instagirls and hashtag heroines. Actress Emma Watson graces the cover and discusses her dramatic change from child star to feminist icon, and what her brave UN speech on gender equality means to her. Transition into Spring with color blocking and stripes, snakeskin day bags, st
- Departures magazine believes that the best is defined not by its price tag but by quality, rarity, and one-of-a-kind discoveries. Explore the world through the eyes of this luxury lifestyle magazine -seen until now only by American Express Platinum and Centurion card members- the definitive source for travel, art, culture, and design.The World of Departures celebrates the magazines's first twenty-five years with the best of its award-winning articles, photography, and illustrations.
- New to Paperblanks®’ Silver Filigree Collection: Shadow - Writing Journals, Blank Books - PaperblanksPaperblanks produces beautiful writing journals, blank books, and dayplanners that celebrate human artistry and craft.
- A stack of blank books with pretty pastel covers. WANT.
- Add a splash of colour to your interior with this striking Sole di Capri magazine rack from Fornasetti. In a unique blue colour, this design features a sky scene with fluffy clouds, bright yellow suns and luxurious Italian architectural skyline. Finished with four legs and a wide space to contain magazines, books and catalogues, this stunning designer piece is a fabulous addition to any home.Key features: * Dimensions: L42xD27xH39cm * Stunning sky design * Bright colour finish * Classically influenced * More luxury home accessories available from Fornasetti
- Your memories will leap from the thick pages of Pineider's sophisticated leather album giving them the place of honor they deserve. Each page is protected by a vellum divider keeping your photos safe for years to come. Made in Italy
- British Vogue June 2013 Cover

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Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol.115, 285-292, 2017
Solubility and distribution of bicycle derivatives of 1,3-selenazine in pharmaceutically relevant media by saturation shake-flask method
Three biologically active selenium bicyclic compounds -N-aryl-(3-seleno-azabicyclo[3.3.1] non-2-yli dene) amines were synthesized. The effect of the substances structure on their protolytic properties was investigated. The substance solubility in hexane and pharmaceutically relevant buffer solutions (pH 2.0 and pH 7.4) was measured in the temperature range of 293.15-313.15 K by the saturation shake-flask method. Temperature dependences of the distribution coefficients of the compounds in the two-phase systems "organic solvent (octanol, hexane)/buffer solution" were obtained. Thermodynamic parameters of distribution process were calculated. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd.

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Huawei has published a new patent called “vehicle wading treatment method, device, and vehicle” with the publication number CN109147367B on the 13th of August 2021 in China.
To be mentioned, this patent has been submitted four years back in 2017, while its examination took place in 2019 by the Chinese IP authorities. That’s why we called patent is a long-term procedure if you are unfortunate enough.
Coming to the patent description, it provides a method for an early warning message if your vehicle is found to be wading, which is defined as an act of passing through water. It’ll help the driver to reduce the risk causes during the act and after it.
The described method consists of some pre-defined situations: if the vehicle is found to be wading, the system tries to discover whether the condition is matching with anyone stored in the database or not. In case, the current vehicle condition and stored condition are the same, the system detects one car component that will face the most harm from the wading.
Afterward, it sends an early warning message to notify the driver to adopt the precaution as soon as prossible. This method will help to avoid any least possible vehicle damage condition from the wading.
Huawei published a new patent for sharing traffic with in-vehicle devices
Huawei is developing its own technologies in order to become a leading technology supplier in the automobile industry. In the latest development, Huawei has published a new patent entitled “a method of sharing traffic for in-vehicle electronic device”.
The China Intellectual Property data reveals that on June 30, 2020, Huawei applied for sharing traffic-related patent, which was published on January 18, 2022, with announcement number CN113950031A in China.
According to the patent description, this patent technology discloses a process for sharing the traffic with in-vehicle electronic devices. This patent is related to the field of short-range high communications.
The process explains that the in-vehicle device uses the first antenna to establish a Bluetooth connection with a smartphone, and uses a second antenna to receive SSID and access password.
Further, it accesses the smartphone hotspot according to the received SSID and access password, so that only the smartphone in the car can establish a Bluetooth connection with the in-vehicle device. Then, the in-vehicle device can be quickly and safely connected to the in-vehicle smartphone hotspot and use the traffic shared by the mobile phone, reducing the user’s operation and improving the user experience.
In December 2021, Huawei patented a motion planning technology in the field of autonomous driving. This can provide a method and tool for motion planning for autonomous vehicles that help inflexible responding to dynamic obstacles.
The process includes the receive driving environment information including information on the location of dynamic obstacles. Then, input the state representation of the driving environment information into the trained reinforcement learning network model to obtain the time domain output predicted by the reinforcement learning network model.
The prediction time domain represents the length of time, or the number of steps, to predict the motion trajectory. dynamic barrier and use the prediction time domain for motion planning.
Huawei applied for META-FI trademark
Nowadays, Metaverse, a VR playground is the hottest topic worldwide. The Metaverse is accessible through the combination of smartphones, wearable tech, and headsets. In this segment, Huawei has also applied for a trademark, META-FI in China.
According to the information, the international classification of the Huawei META-FI trademark includes scientific instruments, etc. However, the trademark status is currently under application.
In simple words, the Metaverse is a network of the 3D virtual world focused on social connection. When you go outside wearings smart glasses for work, shop, exercise, socializing, watching movies, and games the Metaverse offer augmented reality as well as records what you see and hear.
At present, Metaverse is a very popular concept and major technology manufactures have announced the entrance and also started research on related technologies. The leading tech makers such as Meta, Google, Microsoft, and more have some technical reserve in the Metaverse and AR/VR fields.
Earlier, Facebook announced that the company’s name would be changed to “Meta”, a prefix of Metaverse Metaverse.
Huawei and Metaverse:
In December 2021, Huawei filled registration for the MetaOS trademark, which international classification includes 9 types of scientific instruments. Further, the company applied for a MetaMedia trademark in China. However, all of these trademarks ‘ current status is applied for application.
On the other hand, Huawei is also actively working to deploy Metaverse. However, Facebook has also introduced itself as Meta, which brings together our apps and technologies under one new company brand. Meta’s focus will be to bring the metaverse to life and help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses.
Also, Byte has recently fulfilled its claim of Metaverse Company. The legal representative of Shanghai Metaworth Technology Co., Ltd. has been changed to Wang Fengkun, head of Byte Advertising. Technology, and Metaworth. It is the first Chinese company to have a new company name with the concept of Metaverse.
Huawei patents a new shooting technology for moon photography
On January 11, Huawei has published the new patent entitled “a method and electronic device for moon photography” with announcement number CN109951633B in China. Huawei aims behind this shooting technology to capture the crystal-clear and beautiful moon without professional skills.
According to the patent information, the new Huawei shooting technology allows the to capture crystal clear moon in ordinary shooting mode. It means this technology improves the overall shooting experience of non-professional users.
The patent application discloses that it includes a process and electronic device for shooting the moon. The process automatically recognizes the moon in the preview screen and enters the moon shooting mode after recognizing the moon. It will automatically focus on the moon and display a well-defined image of the moon in the preview screen.
Also, according to the user’s shooting process, it collects multiple frames of moon images with clear outlines under different exposure parameters and aggregates images. To obtain clear outlines, crystal clear, and bright backgrounds as well as beautiful images of the moon.
Last December, Huawei announced a new patent for Arteriosclerosis Detection with publication number CN113838567A in China. This patented technology can show the arterial detection status of the arteriosclerosis detector to remind the user that the arterial segment is the detection position of this identified artery.
Even if the user is a non-professional person, you can intuitively determine the arterial segment area detected during arteriosclerosis measurement.


Additional troops have been organized after the incident that took place yesterday. An unclear economic blockade was also launched in the area today by All Assam Tea Tribes Students Association to protest against the killing. The barrier left Nagaland-bound vehicles stranded on the highway.
Assam CM Tarun Gogoi, before leaving for New Delhi during the day, said that the Nagaland government has been asked to instantly arrest the suspects in the killing and to hand them over to the Assam government.
He also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the next of kin of the labourer who died in the firing.
In the meantime, an Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) delegation leads by former minister Atul Bora visited the border near the tea garden to take stock of the general situation.


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A game encoraging awareness and adoption of urban agriculture. Has an interesting team (city) based approach.
'This paper explores ... some of the most pressing challenges inherent to maintaining food security, protecting the essential services that forest ecosystems provide, and remaining open to capital-producing industries that are land intensive. The paper takes as its point of entry the movement of the Reduced Emissions through Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) programme into Indonesia's land-use calculus.'
A website which 'site details the efforts of InterAction members and others in the NGO community to help those affected by the earthquake and assist Haiti with its recovery'. The site is also developing a Food Security Aid Map which is due to be released in March 2011.
FAO is calling for international donors to support a $700 million investment plan in the agricultural sector drawn up by the Haitian government to repair earthquake damaged infrastructure, boost national food production and create employment for people fleeing Port-au-Prince.
Overview of WFP recommendation on providing food assistance in urban areas.
Guide to provide provide technical information and lessons learned to effectively design and implement emergency food assistance programs in urban and peri-urban settings.
The Community Food Security Coalition (CFSC) is a North American coalition of diverse people and organizations working from the local to international levels to build community food security.


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You placed this question in a place that may not get many responses (if any). I would move it to the Geodatabase group location for more visibility.
A few comments based on the limited information that you posted.
If you are using ArcGIS 10.1 and the geodatabase is at the same version, then Oracle 12c is not supported. Support for Oracle 12c did not start till the 10.2.1 release.
System Requirements -10.1 Oracle
System Requirements -10.2.x Oracle
I would also recommend providing some more details on how you are creating your replica and which tools are being used to get the most responses. Screenshot and workflows are always helpful
Sorry My ArcGIS version is 10.2.1 and I am trying to create the Replica in ArcMap by using create Repilca tool existing in Distributed Geodatabase tool bar.My Transaction database dataset is in Register As Version and Enable Archiving mode, my Publication Geodatabase is in UnRregister As Version and Disable Archiving mode.I am using Register Existing data only option.Please find the image for your reference.
Make sure that the Publication (target) database data is in the same. Please make sure to follow this documentation for creating replicas with existing data: ArcGIS Help (10.2, 10.2.1, and 10.2.2)
The other option is to create a support case with Esri Technical Support and have them review your process and data. There may be something that we are missing in this exchange.

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12 people were wounded, including the boy's mother and grandmother.
VICE News talks to the governor of California about 2020 and the left
President Trump isn't happy about it
It's not too late for California to charge the cops who shot and killed unarmed black man Stephon Clark
The district attorney won't charge the Sacramento Police officers who shot and killed Clark, who only had an iPhone on him, in his grandmother's backyard.
In the beating heart of the resistance, chaos is brewing.
An initiative that could be on the 2016 ballot in California aims for strict new regulations that supporters hope will jumpstart the national gun control movement.
For years, the city has failed to look after its mentally ill population, and too often this results in cops having to deal with situations they don't have training in.
A policy that was once a left-wing pipe dream is set to become reality in the Emerald City, and a handful of liberal metropolises across the country are scrambling to keep pace.


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Bodily Injury Payouts in San Antonio Hinge on the Strength of Your Legal Team
San Antonio, Texas is a beautiful and bustling city. Unfortunately, in such a populous and rapidly growing metro area, accidents do happen. Suffering bodily injury can be an extremely traumatic experience. When pursuing a bodily injury claim, the strength of your legal team can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. In fact the Insurance Research Council recently published that 85 percent of bodily injury claims that resulted in insurance payouts went to people with attorneys. In other words, it is clear that the success of bodily injury payouts in San Antonio hinge on the strength of your legal team.What is Bodily Injury?
According to the Texas Penal Code, bodily injury refers to “physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition.” This encompasses a wide range of injuries, from minor bruises and cuts to severe fractures, organ damage, or permanent disabilities. In legal proceedings, bodily injury claims often arise in personal injury cases, such as car accidents, slip and falls, workplace accidents, and medical malpractice incidents.When to Hire an Injury Lawyer
You may be thinking about going it alone to save money, but in the long run this will only cost you. Knowing when to hire a lawyer is essential to maximize your chances of receiving fair compensation for your bodily injury. Seeking legal representation early in the process allows your attorney to start building a robust case on your behalf and helps to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.San Antonio Tx Personal Injury Attorney or Accident Attorney
A personal injury attorney is a legal advocate who will fight for your rights and best interests throughout the legal process. They will thoroughly assess the circumstances of your accident, evaluate the extent of your injuries, and determine the appropriate value for your claim. Their in-depth knowledge of personal injury laws will enable them to craft a strong case on your behalf.
Similarly, an experienced San Antonio Tx accident attorney is well-versed in various accident types, such as car accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls, and more. They understand the specific Texas laws and regulations that govern each case and can tailor their approach to fit the unique aspects of your situation.The Strength of Your Legal Team Matters
Again, the key here is the strength of your legal team. They can have a significant impact on negotiations and litigation. Insurance companies and defense attorneys are more likely to take your claim seriously if they know you are represented by a skilled and experienced lawyer.The Best Texas Lawyers at Carabin Shaw
Carabin Shaw boasts a team of experienced lawyers who are dedicated to providing expert legal representation for bodily injury claims. As our law firm’s client reviews show, our attorneys have a proven track record of delivering exceptional legal services and achieving significant results for our clients.A Strong Legal Team is Paramount to Bodily Injury Compensation
If you are seeking bodily injury compensation, remember that the strength of your legal team can have a significant impact on the amount of your payout. Having an experienced attorney on your side will level the playing field and ensure your rights are protected.
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High gas prices: Recession-proof
Americans may see falling stock markets and employment rates, but worldwide demand and OPEC should keep the heat on oil and gas prices.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Contrary to popular belief, Americans facing a looming recession should expect little relief in the form of lower gas prices, experts say.
Despite recently falling oil and gasoline prices, strong worldwide demand, refinery shortages, and OPEC production cuts should keep gasoline well above $2 a gallon in 2008.
Slower consumer spending and rising unemployment - traditional harbingers of an economic downturn - are unlikely to drastically reduce energy prices. Oil isn't expected to fall below $60 a barrel from its current level of $90 and gasoline should bottom out around $2.30-2.50 a gallon from around $3 currently, experts say.
"That's the floor, even in a global recession," said Simon Wardell, an oil analyst at consulting group Global Insight. "The overall balance is going to remain pretty tight."
In the short run, gasoline prices might slip a bit but long-term both gas and oil prices are expected to remain near record highs.
Fears of a slowing economy - or even an outright recession - should cause retail gas prices to fall to somewhere between $2.50 and $2.80 over the next few weeks, said Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst at Oil Price Information Service.
Kloza noted that wholesale gasoline prices have fallen about 30 cents since the start of the year, and retail prices are just now beginning to come down.
But then recession or no recession, he expects gasoline prices to surge again to set a new record of over $3.22 a gallon sometime between March and May, when refiners leave stocks low and switch over to summer blends and traders anticipate the high-demand summer driving season.
"The same things that make the rally every spring are still there," he said.
But from May onward, he said prices could fall quickly, especially if there is a recession.
Still, he doesn't think they'll go much below $2.50 a gallon.
"I wouldn't go out and buy that Hummer," he said. "It's still prudent to behave as if record gas prices are just one event or one economic recovery away."
Another reason why gas prices will stay high is that there isn't enough oil being refined into gasoline to significantly bring down prices -even in the face of a recession.
Although capacity at existing refineries has been expanded, a new refinery in the U.S. hasn't been built in roughly 30 years - which the industry blames on strict environmental rules and community opposition.
"There's a limit to how far gasoline can fall," said Stephen Schork, publisher of the industry newsletter the Schork Report. "At the end of the day, there is still a dearth in refining capacity," Schork said.
Plus, slack demand for gasoline has kept gas prices from rising as fast as oil prices did at the end of 2007, a downturn in oil prices would not necessarily be followed by a downturn in gasoline prices.
But oil prices should stay above the $60 a barrel mark, according to experts.
Strong growth in Asia, where a recession is seen as less likely, combined with runaway demand in oil-rich Middle East economies, is likely to keep demand, and prices high no matter what happens in the U.S., said Wardell.
Even in a recession, there have only been a couple of years where demand in this country has actually fallen, said Wardell.
"It just doesn't happen," he said.
Schork sees oil prices pulling back to the $60s or $70s if there is a recession and retail gasoline prices in the $2.50 to $2.70 range, but he thinks any pullback will be relatively brief.
"By no means am I predicting the end of the bull run," he said.
And then there is OPEC.
For its part, experts say the cartel would step in with a production cut if oil prices fell too much, which it did at the end of 2006 when oil prices fell to the $60 range.


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Note to Teachers, Librarians, and Parents:
I love to do school visits and am always happy to read my poems and picture books to elementary school students. I am also happy to read and talk about my middle grade novel, Stella Bellarosa: Tales of an Aspiring Teenage Superhero.
Please feel free to contact me at this email address to arrange a reading or workshop: firstname.lastname@example.org. I can also be reached by calling or texting this number: 919-260-1513.


Time for Federal Govt to Stop Enabling Violent or Destructive Protesters
Legislation Would Deny Payment to Those Guilty of Protest Related Crimes
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, the Republican and Conservative Party candidate for Congress in the New York’s 11th District (Staten Island-Southwestern Brooklyn) announced on her backing of the ‘Support Peaceful Protest Act’ which was introduced last week by Congressman Jim Banks, an Indiana Republican. The legislation would deny eligibility for enhanced federal unemployment benefits to anyone convicted of vandalism, looting or violence in relation to a protest march or demonstration.
Malliotakis called the legislation, “a step in the right direction to combat the civil unrest our nation faces” and pledged to co-sponsor the legislation when elected to congress.
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis said, “Since the end of May we’ve seen civil unrest sweep across the country. While the vast majority of protesters have been peaceful, a small minority wreaked havoc; vandalizing private property, attacking monuments and government buildings, looting and engaging in vicious attacks in on law enforcement.
“The Support Peaceful Protest Act is a step in the right direct to combat the civil unrest our nation faces. The passage of the Act would send a clear message to potential lawbreakers; if you are convicted of any of the serious crimes listed in the legislation, you will pay the price by being deemed ineligible for enhanced federal unemployment benefits like the $600 being dispersed as part of the COVID-19 economic stimulus package. It is ludicrous that federal government should be enabling destructive and violent anti-government agitators to collect a weekly allowance while they break laws and create mayhem in the streets of our cities. After being sworn in as a Member of Congress, one of my first acts will be to join Rep. Banks as a cosponsor of this legislation.”


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Section 1028 Exit Discharge
Exits shall discharge directly to the exterior of the building. The exit discharge shall be at grade or shall provide a direct path of egress travel to grade. The exit discharge shall not reenter a building. The combined use of Exceptions 1 and 2 shall not exceed 50 percent of the number and minimum width or required capacity of the required exits.
- 1.1. Discharge of interior exit stairways and ramps shall be provided with a free and unobstructed path of travel to an exterior exit door and such exit is readily visible and identifiable from the point of termination of the enclosure.
- 1.2. The entire area of the level of exit discharge is separated from areas below by construction conforming to the fire-resistance rating for the enclosure.
- 1.3. The egress path from the interior exit stairway and ramp on the level of exit discharge is protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system. Portions of the level of exit discharge with access to the egress path shall be either equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, or separated from the egress path in accordance with the requirements for the enclosure of interior exit stairways or ramps.
- 1.4. Where a required interior exit stairway or ramp and an exit access stairway or ramp serve the same floor level and terminate at the same level of exit discharge, the termination of the exit access stairway or ramp and the exit discharge door of the interior exit stairway or ramp shall be separated by a distance of not less than 30 feet (9144 mm) or not less than one-fourth the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the building, whichever is less. The distance shall be measured in a straight line between the exit discharge door from the interior exit stairway or ramp and the last tread of the exit access stairway or termination of slope of the exit access ramp.
- 2.1. The entire area of the vestibule is separated from areas below by construction conforming to the fire-resistance rating of the interior exit stairway or ramp enclosure.
- 2.2. The depth from the exterior of the building is not greater than 10 feet (3048 mm) and the length is not greater than 30 feet (9144 mm).
- 2.4. The area is used only for means of egress and exits directly to the outside.
- Horizontal exits complying with Section 1026 shall not be required to discharge directly to the exterior of the building.
The required capacity of egress courts shall be determined as specified in Section 1005.1, but the minimum width shall be not less than 44 inches (1118 mm), except as specified herein. Egress courts serving Group R-3 and U occupancies shall be not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width. The required capacity and width of egress courts shall be unobstructed to a height of 7 feet (2134 mm).
The width of the egress court shall be not less than the required capacity.
Exception: Encroachments complying with Section 1005.7.
Where an egress court serving a building or portion thereof is less than 10 feet (3048 mm) in width, the egress court walls shall have not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction for a distance of 10 feet (3048 mm) above the floor of the egress court. Openings within such walls shall be protected by opening protectives having a fire protection rating of not less than 3/4 hour.
Exception: Where access to a public way cannot be provided, a safe dispersal area shall be provided where all of the following are met:
- The area shall be of a size to accommodate not less than 5 square feet (0.46 m2) for each person.
- The area shall be located on the same lot not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) away from the building requiring egress.
- The area shall be permanently maintained and identified as a safe dispersal area.
- The area shall be provided with a safe and unobstructed path of travel from the building.


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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has canvassed people-centred solutions to urban planning and development problems so as to meet the essential needs of a growing population.
He made this known on Thursday at the Nigerian Institute of Architects Integrated Infrastructural Research for Development conference titled, “Creating sustainable World Class Cities in Nigeria”.
Prof. Osinbajo disclosed that the country’s population was estimated to be the third highest population by 2050 which would challenge the country’s capacity for urban planning and social urban organisation.
He said, “We are currently the seventh most populous nation in the world, with an estimated population of over 206 million people. Our population is projected to rise to 264 million by 2030 and will cross the 300 million mark by 2036 and it is projected that by 2050, we’ll have the third highest population in the world.
“It is estimated for Lagos, for instance, that Lagos will be the ninth most populous city in the world just by 2030. So, in many respects, we’re dealing with a rate of population growth and urbanisation that is probably unparalleled in history.
“The population of the UK in 1960 was 52 million but in 2022, the UK has a population of only 68 million people.
“However, in Nigeria our population in 1960 was 45 million. But in 2022, we have 260 million people. So, you can see that we are dealing with some of the highest rates of growth anywhere in the world and the majority of this population will live in cities and concurrently increase the size of our towns in an era in ever expanding dimensions of urban sprawl.”
He noted that strategies must be in place against archaic environments in which urban centers were no more than densely-populated and decrepit incubators of destitution and crime.
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Vaping is banned in schools across New Zealand, but a public walkway through the grounds of Shirley Boys’ High means there is loophole in that law.
As part of an english social action project, students Quinn Andis, 18, Carlos Lancaster-Bartlett, 17, and Daire Bolster, 17, are asking for 'no vaping' signage to be placed on the Christchurch City Council-owned walkway.
Members of the public are often seen vaping on it.
English teacher Rebekah Johnson has run the project for her year 13 students for the past four years.
During the project, students look at different ways they can promote positive policy change in their school, focusing on issues affecting them.
This was the first year a group had chosen to focus on vaping, which is an issue they are seeing unfold first-hand.
Quinn said compared to when they were in year 9, they had seen a huge increase in students vaping.
“It’s gotten so much worse since when we started school,” Quinn said.
“I didn’t even think about vaping back then.”
“And it’s a problem being tackled by youth and schools across the nation,” Daire said.
“It’s a new thing and people don’t really know the side effects yet but we know it’s harmful to young people,” Carlos said.
“Students need to be educated more on what vaping actually is and can do to you.”
Quinn explained their idea was to put down floor decals on the public pathway, clarifying it was a no vaping zone.
“A permanent and bright big sign on the ground is hard to vandalise and hard to miss,” Carlos said.
As part of their project, the three students emailed Mayor Lianne Dalziel and talked to the Coastal-Burwood Community Board.
“The community board liked that we came to them with a solution to a problem,” Carlos said.
Quinn said they are now waiting to hear back from the community board.
Johnson is proud of the students’ work.
“This has become much bigger than just an assignment and a grade. They have gone above and beyond, they’re doing their bit to improve the school environment and community,” she said.
“We hope that other schools will see what we’re doing and take initiative to tackle this issue as well,” Carlos said.
“Rather than taking punitive measures against vaping, it is about using educational tools to teach students.
Said deputy principal Rob Wilson-Pyne: “Vaping is a big thing that all schools around the country are fighting at the moment.”
He said one of the best things about the project was that it was led by students.


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Before any of us settle in behind the steering wheel, it’s our responsibility to ensure that our vehicle is completely roadworthy for both our own safety and that of others on the road. That means regular oil changes, working lights and signals, and tire maintenance. Each year, tire failure leads to thousands of otherwise preventable accidents. Drivers are injured and vehicles are totaled, all because proper safety measures were not followed.
Across the nation, tire blowout season is just getting underway, and for Louisiana drivers, our exceptionally warm temperatures can be especially problematic. Not caring for your tires, combined with the heat and increased likelihood of long road trips with overloaded vehicles all adds up to a recipe for disaster. To keep your commute a pleasant one, particularly during the dog days of summer, there are a few tire safety measures that you need to follow:
- Rotate Tires – Tires don’t wear evenly. In most vehicles, those in the front bear the brunt of the pressure and tend to wear down more quickly. In order to extend the life of your tires and maintain tread, tires should be rotated every 5,000 – 10,000 miles on average.
- Check Tread – An adequate level of tread depth is necessary for safe handling of a vehicle and grip in various road conditions. To ensure that yours is at an appropriate level, do the “penny test.” Insert a penny head first into the tread of your tire. If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, your tread depth is at an unsafe level.
- Check Inflation – Improper tire inflation is the leading cause of tire failure. In particular, those that are underinflated can lead to problems such as poor steering control, blowouts, uneven tread wear, and can even impact your fuel efficiency by as much as 3.3 percent. Frighteningly, most motorists allow their tire pressure to go unchecked for extended periods of time, and research indicates that as many as 28% of light vehicles on US roads have at least one underinflated tire.
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German media reported that the widow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s cousin was beaten in a refugee camp in the German city of Warendorf after she failed to gain the right of asylum there.
The German newspaper Westfalische Nachrichten said that Fatima Massoud, the widow of Hilil al-Assad, had reached the town in the summer of 2016 and applied for asylum in Germany, but that her application was rejected and she was appealing the decision.
The source said, according to statements translated by All4Syria, that she was repeatedly beaten by Syrians in the refugee camp. The newspaper said that Massoud had not informed the local authorities about her family background and had not revealed her connection to thr Syrian president, who the newspaper described as a “dictator.”
The newspaper said that Hilal al-Assad, who was killed in 2014 by rebels, had led a militia which was fighting alongside Assad government forces, and that her son Suleiman had killed an officer in the regime forces in 2015. The Deutsche Welle agency quoted the head of the police bureau in Warendorf as saying that one of Bashar al-Assad’s relatives had submitted a request for asylum to the authorities in Germany.
He said that the woman was the widow of one of President Assad’s cousins and that she had been beaten repeatedly by Syrians inside the refugee camp. He said that the woman currently lived in a refugee camp in the Warendorf area in western Germany.
The police chief said that the asylum request submitted by the woman, who held dual Lebanese-Syrian citizenship, had been rejected and that she had appealed the decision. He said: “We do not know the reason for submitting the application.”
The German newspaper which reported the attacks noted that Massoud was also a victim of the Assad family in Lattakia, noting that one of her relatives had shot at her in 2015.
This article was translated and edited by The Syrian Observer. Responsibility for the information and views set out in this article lies entirely with the author.


A SERIOUSLY ill baby boy who was left without treatment for six hours at Heartlands Hospital died just one hour after he was finally seen by a paediatrician, an inquest was told.
Fourteen-month-old Elyas Nasserulddin Albana, from Tyseley, suffered from Bartter’s Syndrome, a kidney condition, which meant he had to be given large amounts of sodium and potassium though a tube.
He was so ill he had been issued with a special ‘passport letter’ which meant he should have been fast-tracked straight through to the paediatric ward every time he was taken to hospital.
Elyas’s father, Nasserulddin Musettold, had told the inquest his son had been vomiting for 36 hours and had diarrhoea when he dialled 999, and an ambulance took him to the A&E department at Heartlands Hospital, around 4.30pm on October 8, 2008.
Yesterday the inquest heard that when the tot reached the Paediatric Assessment Unit just after 7pm, Elyas was given a triage grading of three out of four, by Sister Sarah Bell-Scott, which meant he should have been seen within an hour by a doctor.
But the inquest heard how two senior doctors were called to the High Dependency Unit to help with another seriously ill patient, and they did not know of any other patients, including Elyas, who needed urgent care during that shift.
Sister Bell-Scott, who was informed through a colleague that Elyas had a ‘passport letter’, said he was passing a large amount of urine and had a very high pulse rate of 195, but was given paracetamol to settle his heart rate. She also said she failed to tell doctors about his condition because she thought the doctor “would become aware as they were writing up paracetamol.”
By the time Elyas saw Dr Iain Darwood, a paediatrician, at 10pm, he suffered a cardiac arrest and was officially declared dead at 11pm.
Another consultant paediatrician Dr Neil McCathie, who was on duty that day said he did not know a passport patient had been transferred.
He said: “If passport patients are clinically unwell with persistent diarrhoea and vomiting, they should have been seen as a matter of priority.”


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AEW star Jay Lethal has been added to the Lucha Libre AAA Mega Championship match at TripleMania Regia.
It had previously been announced that Hijo del Vikingo would do battle with Samuray Del Sol (FKA Kalisto in WWE) on December 4. AAA has now taken to Twitter to reveal that Lethal will also fight for the vacant title next month, stating:
The next challenger for the AAA Mega Championship is:@TheLethalJay from @AEW arrives in #LuchaLibreAAA at #TriplemaníaRegia to face (Hijo Del Vikingo) and (Samuray Del Sol).Translated from Spanish.
— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (@luchalibreaaa) November 24, 2021
AEW’s Kenny Omega was forced to relinquish the AAA Mega Title as he’s set to undergo multiple surgeries. Omega’s reign with the gold lasted 765 days, the longest single reign in the championship’s 14 year history.
AEW has worked with AAA since the US promotion’s inception, with the AAA Tag Team Championship recently changing hands live on Dynamite.
AEW also reportedly played a role in plans changing for the finish of Kenny Omega vs Andrade El Idolo at TripleMania in August.

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Bettsi's Blackberry PieSubmitted by: BETTSI
IntroductionWhat a summertime treat! What a summertime treat!
4 cups fresh blackberries
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp. salt
2/3 cup shortening
4-5 T. ice cold water
Mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening until entire mixture resembles pea-size crumbs. Add cold water, a tablespoon at a time, until dough holds together. Divide into two lumps. Roll out each lump into a 12" circle. Place one inside your pie tin. Fill with berries. Place second circle of crust on top. Cut vent holes, crimp edges.
Bake in 425Â° oven for 35 to 45 minutes. After first 15 minutes, cover edges of pie with foil to prevent over browning. Let cool for one hour. Makes 8 delicious, mouth watering slices.
Number of Servings: 8
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Dredging and marine contractor Van Oord has completed the prestigious land reclamation project The World in the Emirate of Dubai. The World is a group of 300 artificial islands 4km off the coast of Dubai that have been shaped in the form of the continents. The project covers a surface area of 9 x 7km and was completed in the record time of little more than four years.
The islands can now provide the setting for hotels, apartments and villas. Project execution commenced in October 2003. Fifteen trailing suction hopper dredgers have reclaimed a total of 320 million cubic metres of sand from the sea to form the islands.
For comparison purposes: that is the equivalent of a two-metre-wide, four-metre-high Chinese Wall that stretches around the world. In addition, 34 million tonnes of stone have been used to construct the longest breakwater in the world, a 27-kilometre-long structure protecting the islands from the sea. That is four times the amount of stone used to build the Oosterscheldt storm surge barrier. Van Oord will continue to be closely involved in the remainder of this project for a number of years.
According to Dredging News Online, Van Oord is working on several marine construction projects in Dubai. Following the first palm island, the much-discussed Palm Jumeirah, The World was the next extraordinary land reclamation project that Van Oord completed in Dubai. Palm Deira, a colossal islands project ten times the size of Palm Jumeirah, is still under construction and will be completed in 2014-2015.
Chinese company wins Ras Al-Zour contract
MENA FN.COM reports that China’s Harbor Contracting and Engineering Company has won a US$586.7 million contract to build port facilities at Saudi Arabia’s Ras Al-Zour, according to officials at the company. The facilities will be finished in 2010, the officials said.
The deal is the second big contract win in the Kingdom for the company in recent months. The Chinese group fought off competition from Belgium’s Dredging International with the local Huta Group, and a joint venture of the Dutch Royal Boskalis Westminster with Geneva-registered Archirodon Construction. China Harbor has partnered with the local Rafid Group on the project to form China Harbor Engineering Arabia Company.
Ellicott Dredges Lands $100m Orders, to deliver 80 Dredges in 08; Changes Name.
A lot seems to be happening at Ellicott Dredges these days, what with it’s stated new sales record for 2007.
According to a press release by the company recently, its order book for 2007 translates to $100m for various categories of dredgers including robotic crawler dredges, trash skimmers, swinging dragon and jet dragon dredges and dual wheel dragon dredges. The customers also varied from Baltimore City (USA) to the Government of Iraq.
Also in 2008, Ellicott plans to introduce innovations to its most popular products, the Series 370 and 670 models, including electronic applications and software and fuel efficiency.
The press release which announced new personnel for certain of its staff positions also informed on the commissioning of a phase of its new Wisconsin plant in December, 2007. The Phase 2, it said, should be completed in July, 2008, with 6 bays each measuring 250 ft x 50 ft (76 m x 15 m), for a total of 75,000 ft2 (6,968 m2) of manufacturing space with suitable crane capacity for building dredges up to Series 4170 “Super-Dragon”, weighing approximately 450 tons total. The company says that with these new developments, it plans to deliver dredges to customers now faster than before.
Another information on this press release is the company’s change of name from Baltimore Dredge Enterprises, LLC to Ellicott Dredge Enterprises, LLC. Details of this would be found on its website.
At the end of December 2007, No Limit Ships shipyard delivered a No Limit 1640 survey vessel to Belgian dredging contractor Jan De Nul. The craft is currently being transported to Dubai, where it will take soundings for the company. She is 16.40m long, with a breadth of 5.26m and a depth of 1.28m, named DN 75.
Japanese companies “to build artificial islands for Sochi Olympics”
RIA Novosti reports that Japanese companies will reportedly will be involved in the construction of artificial islands in the Black Sea off the coast of Sochi, the venue for the 2014 Winter Olympics, the head of the Russian-Japanese business council said late last week.
“We know only too well the problems the United Arab Emirates encountered when building artificial islands, so Japan’s participation and their technology is particularly interesting to Russia,” which lacks the expertise to construct artificial islands in areas with high seismic activity, Aslan Atabiyev told a news conference in Tokyo.
Mr Atabiyev said that, under the current project, more than 10 islands for housing Olympic facilities will be built near Sochi.
Jan de Nul dredger damaged by fire
Press reports in The Netherlands say Jan de Nul’s mega trailing suction hopper dredger Vasco da Gama dredger has been damaged by fire, and it could be four months before the vessel is back in action.
“There is electrical damage in the engine control room”, a spokesman for the Belgian company told Thomson Financial News. The report did not say when or where, or how the fire occurred, nor provided many details about the extent of the damage.
Workmen dredge Medieval bones from river
Buryfreepress reports that human bones and medieval artefacts have been discovered by workers dredging the River Lark at West Row. An adult male skull and the shoulder of a juvenile were revealed as silt was being removed from the river by Environment Agency workers.
Ryan Eley, team leader in charge of the dredging operation, said: “We were undertaking some flood risk management when we found these bones. We thought they were cattle bones because they came up individually – that was until we found the skull. Obviously, our first thought was that we’d come across a crime scene so our first port of call was the police. When they gave us the all clear, we contacted the archaeological team at Suffolk County Council. They came out to the site and went through the silt in case there was anything else of interest.”
He added: “When you dredge rivers you find all kinds of things, but this is the first time I’ve come across human remains in my time working for the Environment Agency.” Although the grisly discovery – made in mid-December – turned out not to be connected with a recent crime, examinations showed the man had come to a gruesome end – a hole in the skull indicated it had been pierced with an iron arrow or a spear.
The circumstances of the adult’s death are unknown although there was a battle at nearby Fornham in 1173, but the association is speculation, said the report.
Conexpo 2008 In Las Vegas Flaunts New Equipment for the Market.
The 2008 edition of the triennial construction equipment expo popularly called Conexpo-Con/Agg held in March, bringing much new equipment to the international marketplace. Over 2,400 companies from 32 countries worldwide brought their products and services on display at the Las Vegas Convention Centre in Nevada, USA. Over 140,000 attendees were present for the five-day event dominated by the big names in construction and allied aggregates machines industry. DDH was there and brought news and pictures, some of which are published in the new plant and equipment supplement (enclosed), a sister publication to DDH.
Internet services on the Arabian peninsula suffered severe disruption after the submarine telephone/data cable SEAMEWE 4 (South East Asia-Middle-East-Western Europe 4) was severed. Local media reports indicated that the cable operator was seeking to repair the cut, thought to be 12km off the Egyptian coast. An industry analyst told Fairplay that the cable was laid in the late 1990s and runs from Tokyo to Colombo via Singapore, then to Aden, Suez, North Africa and into the Atlantic. The cable is extremely high density – it carries 10 pairs of fibre-optic cables with each able to handle 100,000 simultaneous phone calls. Suspicion initially focused on dredging companies, which are particularly susceptible to this kind of accident. However, sources from the major international and smaller local dredging companies told Fairplay that none of their vessels were working off the Egyptian coast nor were they aware of any major projects off that coast.


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Cayan Group announced on Monday that its first hotel project — the Cayan Aryaan Hotel Apartments in Dubai — will be managed and operated by Rotana Hotel Management, according to a press release.
Shapoorji Pallonji International has been appointed as the main contractor for the Cayan Cantara project which hosts Cayan’s hotel project. Construction is expected to commence in November.
Cantara will consist of two towers comprising more than 700 units. Cayan says the residential component of the project had received a good response thus far, with a high number of sales and it expects the same for the hotel component.
The company only recently announced the launch of the new hotel project.