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UPDATE, 9:40 p.m.: There are 3,552 customers without power in Rye City, 1,993 in Rye Brook and 6,188 in Port Chester, according to the Con Edison outage map.
UPDATE, 8 p.m.: There are 2,617 customers without power in Rye City, 1,051 in Rye Brook and 3,519 in Port Chester, according to the Con Edison outage map.
UPDATE, 6:50 p.m.: RYE, N.Y. ? Roughly 2,000 residents in Rye, Rye Brook and Port Chester are without power as of 6:50 p.m. on Monday.
The majority of outages are the areas along Boston Post Road and the Long Island Sound.
UPDATE, 4:30 p.m. : RYE, N.Y. ? More than 800 Rye residents were without power as of 4:30 p.m. Monday as Hurricane Sandy pummeled the area.
Outages were reported all over the city from downed wires. The estimated restoration time for most areas was 10 p.m. Monday.
UPDATE, 3 p.m.: RYE BROOK, N.Y. ? Power has been restored to some 800 residents in Rye Brook who were affected by wires and poles downed by Hurricane Sandy, ConEdison reported.
Major outages in Rye Brook have been repaired, but small clusters have popped up throughout the village and in Port Chester. In the area of North Main Street in Port Chester, where officials ordered evacuations earlier in the afternoon, about 40 ConEdison customers were without power due to burning wires, according to the company.
Several more outages were reported for residents near the Long Island Sound in Rye as of 3 p.m. Monday. Power was knocked out for about 200 residents on Midland Avenue and nearly 100 residents were without power in the Oakland Beach and Peningo Neck area of Rye.
ORIGINAL STORY, 12 p.m .: RYE BROOK, N.Y. – Several hundred homes were without power in Rye, Rye Brook and Port Chester Monday afternoon due to downed wires and poles from Hurricane Sandy's high winds, Con Edison reported.
Nearly 650 were without power in Rye Brook in the area between North Ridge Street, Westchester Avenue and North Regent Street due to pole damage, according to the power company.
In addition, more than 110 ConEdison customers near Ridge Street and St. Mary’s Cemetery on the border of Rye and Rye Brook were without power due to an “area outage,” Con Edison reported.
Closer to the Sound, 50 people living in the Peningo Neck and Oakland Beach area of Rye were without power as of noon due to downed wires.
Power is expected to be restored in all of the affected areas between 5 and 6 p.m. Monday, according to the power company’s outage map.
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LEOMINSTER -- The crowd of about 20 former patients, current nurses and local leaders gathered on the sidewalk outside UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital's Leominster campus Wednesday evening once again spoke out against the pending closure of some of the hospital's services.
The protest covered a lot of the same arguments already made. However, there was one possible glimmer of hope for the hospital's biggest critics.
Closing Leominster's inpatient pediatric unit, pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation units, and Fitchburg's urgent care center will ultimately be decision made by the hospital, but Leominster City Councilor Sue Chalifoux Zephir revealed Wednesday that she's been in communication with the UMass Memorial Health Care's administration for a meeting on the closures.
"We haven't really discussed who would be there, but he contacted me and I followed up," she said. "I'd like to get this done soon. Time is of the essence."
Chalifoux Zephir said she was contacted by James Leary, vice president of government and community relations for UMass Memorial Health Care. While she said she was uncertain as to when the meeting might happen, Chalifoux Zephir said she sees it as an opportunity to directly present the case for the services at risk of being shut down.
"What I want to do with all of these representatives here today is really make them understand the impact these closures will have," she said.
Beyond the revelation that local leaders may soon meet with the hospital's administration, Wednesday evening also served as another platform from which opponents could speak out against UMass Memorial Health Care's plans.
The hospital maintains that the closures have been necessitated by low daily patient volumes for each service, however several hospital employees warned that cutting them could be a danger to the community.
"It is unconscionable to force families to access health care outside of their community," said Erin Mangsen, a pediatric nurse at HealthAlliance. "The time the ride takes to Worcester or Gardner, even by ambulance, could be a matter of life and death to a precious child."
Elected leaders like Fitchburg Mayor Stephen DiNatale and state Reps. Hank Naughton, Stephan Hay and Natalie Higgins also spoke at the protest, criticizing UMass Memorial Health Care for cutting services needed by the community.
"HealthAlliance has reprehensibly turned their backs on the diverse socioeconomic communities that surround Fitchburg's Burbank campus," said Fitchburg City Council President Michael Kushmerek.
Another issue raised by protesters was Leominster's inpatient pediatric unit recently being deemed an "essential service" by the state's Department of Public Health, yet still being a target for closure. Both representatives Hay and Higgins spoke about legislation they are co-sponsoring to give the state the authority to withhold funding from community hospitals that choose to cut essential services.
"What brought me out here today is my concern of who gets to determine what an essential service is," said Hay. "I feel I have the responsibility to stand up for the people of the district who say they don't want the hospital to make that determination."
The protest concluded with Chalifoux Zephir saying there could be similar demonstrations in the future.
"We don't have one scheduled but we are going to keep talking, we're going to keep working together, and I wouldn't be surprised if we have another," she said. "We'll see how the meetings go and see what traction we get."
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130 bullets....$35 + S&H
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What kind of trades are you lookin for. I am not sure if these will work in my 8-twist but, let me know.
I used them In a 6-284 8twist and they worked great.
As for trades who knows just ask I may take anything.
Heck, I don't know. I was thinking other 6mm bullets....smaller ones. I have other caliber bullets.


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Much of my inspiration comes from the natural world. I love hiking the woods and shore trails of coastal Connecticut and the mountains of New Hampshire. I recently had the good fortune to experience the unusual beauty of the Smoky Mountains in North Carolina.
Another in my reactive metals series. I'm passionate about ospreys and consider them one of the most impressive species ever to grace the planet. Each fall they travel thousands of miles south to their wintering grounds in South America, and return in the spring to the same nest, to mate with the same partner! In this piece, the reactives combine with acrylic paints to create a range of texture and color.
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The UN has called for the closure of all detention centres for refugees in Libya, saying the facilities are not fit to house migrants.
The appeal comes nearly two weeks after more than 50 people were killed in an air strike on a holding facility in the Libyan capital Tripoli.
The victims were mostly Africans attempting to reach Europe on boats after fleeing poverty and conflict.
The UN refugee agency has described the facilities in the centres “awful”. Thousands of migrants are being held in dire conditions in government-run detention centres across Libya.
The recent air strike on one of them during fighting in Tripoli has revealed how dangerous these facilities can be.
The UN refugee agency said the centres should be dismantled immediately, and their detainees freed into surrounding communities.


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HANOI, January 29. Russia has restricted Vietnamese import of tra fish (pangasius) and its by-products manufactured by a number of Vietnamese companies, Nguyen Nhu Tiep, head of the Vietnam National Agro-Forestry-Fisheries Quality Assurance Department said Wednesday.
The list of facilities includes seven local companies, whose products are temporarily banned from importing to Russia from January 31 on as they do not comply with Russian sanitary norms.
The decision followed an inspection of local fish facilities last December, when Russian experts of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phitosanitary Surveillance checked eight fish processing facilities and two fish farms.
A total ban on all Vietnamese aquatic imports will follow, should Vietnam not eliminate the revealed violations during February.
Despite a number of difficulties, local exporters see Russia as an important market for aquatic products with prospects of growth, the local media report. A total of 35 Vietnamese facilities are certified to import seafood to Russia; eight of them had earlier faced temporary sanctions.
Vietnam is among the world’s top ten producers and exporters of aquatic products, where fish and seafood export has recently been one of the main sources of budget revenue.


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Dubai – MENA Herald: Date: 11 December to 25 December 2015
Event: A Mid-Winter Night’s Dream at THE BEACH
Venue: THE BEACH opposite JBR
Brief: Indulge in a ‘Mid-Winter Night’s Dream’ as THE BEACH turns into a magical and enchanting land. Sure to catch the fancy of both young and old, THE BEACH is transforming into a fantastical wonderland redolent with festive sights, sounds and smells.
Visitors can join the festivities at the magical venue featuring oversized festive ornaments including teddy bears, gingerbread men, a Christmas clock, and an LED embedded reindeer that sparkles throughout the night. Adding to the mystical ambience is an interactive festive tree in the Piazza with a screen nearby that allows passers-by to tap it and change its colours and theme.
Friends, families and children visiting THE BEACH will have plenty to keep them busy throughout the day with activities such as a soft snow fight zone with soft throw able snow balls, and festive roaming performers. A Mid-Winter Night’s Dream will also present hourly shows of festive themed plays on stage across from the large festive tree.
Made especially for children, an Elf’s Toy Workshop and Gingerbread house will be set up on the Piazza housing fun-filled activities such as toy making and gingerbread man dressing.

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Good Morning Britain came to an unexpected pause today (December 22).
During an interview with Sainsbury's CEO Mike Coupe, a dog ran out on set.
Although the supermarket boss was trying to give important details about the retailer's products, Brexit and opening hours on Christmas Eve, he was stopped in his tracks after spotting the animal.
"There's just a dog running through," he laughed to presenters Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard.
Kate then quipped: "Yeah, just ignore him. That's what happens."
Ben then told Coupe he was being dog-bombed, as the CEO tried to shift his focus back on the interview.
So, who was the cute pooch and who did he belong to?
We're not entirely sure but our money is on Richard Arnold.
In a segment aired after the interview, the labradoodle was spotted on the showbiz host's lap enjoying a cuddle.
Hmm... a bit random, but it's not the first time an animal has been brought into the ITV studios.
Last week, a miniature donkey called Ottie was brought on set sporting a festive cape – and presenter Charlotte Hawkins fell in love with him.
Unfortunately, the 22-inch-tall animal, who was accompanied by his owner Cheryl Griffiths, wasn't overly keen on making his TV debut and trotted off into the news room.
"Ottie is a bit reluctant – I can't imagine why," joked Susanna Reid, before Piers Morgan added: "Ottie doesn't seem pleased to meet us."
Perhaps Ottie the donkey needs to spend a bit of time with today's mystery dog, as he certainly doesn't seem to suffer from being camera shy.
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What Are The Differences Between Urinalyisis And Urine Culture
See answer: Urine analysis is using a dipstick to detect protein , blood etc and also lookig at the urine under a microscope to see cells and othe rsubstances to diagnose kidney problems urine culture is incubating the urine to grow/reveal the type of bacteria to direct treatment. ...Read moreSee 2 more doctor answers
Urine is the product of the kidneys, which is produced to eliminate the waste products of metabolism, manage body fluid balance, &maintain acid-base balance. The blood is first filtered by the kidneys, and the composition of the resulting fluid is then altered depending on the body's needs. It is composed of mostly water, and breakdown products from blood cells impart ...Read more
Normal ranges: The urinalysis report should contain a normal reference range for each item tested. If there are any tests that fall out of that range, it will be flagged as abnormal. As far as a urine culture is concerned, if the specimen was collected correctly, any bacteria found would be considered abnormal and should probably be treated, especially if you have symptoms of a urinary tract infection. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Yes: Because of this relative insensitivity of dipstick urinalysis, the absence of leukocyte esterase (let) does not rule out urinary tract infection (uti). Similarly, and more common, a positive let on dipstick does not always indicate the presence of a uti. A urine culture should generally be done when symptoms suggest the presence of a UTI regardless of the urinalysis results. ...Read moreSee 2 more doctor answers
Son's urinalysis was negative yet the urine culture showed that there was an infection. Why was the urinalysis negative?
Can a positive urine culture with group b strep, but normal urinalysis confirm a UTI? Or likely to not be a UTI?
Confirm a UTI: Group B strep is usually a gut bacteria. If there are symptoms such as burning on urination foul-smelling urine for the positive culture it is most likely a urinary tract infection. Urinalysis probably would show a positive leukocyte esterase test. The culture is usually the goal stand it if it is greater than 100,000 colonies. ...Read more
See below: Urinalysis, if normal, would obviate the need for the more expensive culture test. ...Read more
Hwbc & lrbc in a urinalysis and blood? I did have a UTI at the time. My urine culture was normal. Should i be worried?
Incomplete info: All lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the position to do that. It would be helpful to look at the actual lab results. Blood in urine is something to be concerned about and you should consult your doctor. ...Read more
Tiny sample of urine is spread on a bacterial growth culture medium, e.G agar & placed in an incubator to grow. Positive urine cultures demonstrate colonies of bacteria which can then be identified. Such colonies can then be recultured in presence of various antibiotics to identify to which the isolated organism is sensitive. ...Read more
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However, researchers and developers quickly find out that developing such systems is an enormous task, which is further complicated by the fact that one cannot simply borrow tools from other systems and incorporate them due to various levels of incompatibility at the programming and knowledge base level. To allow for more general ITS, which means that it can be used in other domains, it is required that ITS should be designed and implemented so as to support easy modification of lecture content, modification of decision rules in the expert system, and to support various methods to measure the performances of learning.
In this paper, we propose a general framework and data model for web-based adaptive ITS that allows knowledge to be stored in such a way that is not only independent of the knowledge domain, but also supports the storage of transfer knowledge relationships and prerequisite knowledge relationships. We expect that our unified approach could contribute to the establishment of cumulative research traditions in ITS studies.
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Why have some states been able to move quickly to pay out the new $300-a-week unemployment benefit, while others expect the process to take weeks? In a word: technology.
On the surface, the benefit looks like the $600-a-week federal supplement that ended in July, just cut in half. But there are subtle differences: The program has a different funding source (the Federal Emergency Management Agency instead of the Labor Department) and new restrictions (people receiving less than $100 a week in regular benefits don’t qualify).
Those kinds of adjustments would be trivial on a modern computer system. But thanks to years of underinvestment, many state unemployment systems are running on computers that are anything but modern.
In Oklahoma, for example, the unemployment system runs on a 40-year-old mainframe computer that turns even minor adjustments into a major programming task. As a result, even though the state was among the first to apply for the funds, it doesn’t expect to begin paying the new benefit until late September.
”The fact that I’m working with a mainframe from 1978 to process claims is just crippling to the agency,” said Shelley Zumwalt, interim executive director of the agency that oversees Oklahoma’s unemployment system. “We are just holding that system together with masking tape and chewing gum.”
When the pandemic hit, Arizona, too, was stuck with archaic computer systems. It built a new system virtually from scratch to begin paying out federally funded emergency benefits, and it was among the last states to do so.
But the approach left Arizona better able to handle curveballs like the new $300 benefit. Last week it became the first state to begin paying the supplement.
“Through that chaos, we created a pandemic unemployment system,” said Michael Wisehart, director of the Arizona Department of Economic Security.


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Huawei OceanConnect is now in the leader segment of the IoT CMP Platforms Scorecard recently published by IHS Markit.
Huawei continuously builds an open ecosystem with the IoT platform as its core, expanding industrial cooperation and enabling industry digital transformation.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is driving the integration of digital and physical worlds and causing customer demand to shift from products to services, meaning production is now determined by consumers—not producers. Integral to such developments are ICT systems, which are transforming from support systems to production systems.
The IoT is an enormous and complex ecosystem that requires the joint efforts and close collaboration of ICT solution providers, enterprises, research institutes, and governments. Huawei has, with partners, been developing excellent IoT solutions that promote the industry ecosystem and drive innovation.


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People almost never put on enough sunscreen, so using a higher spf may be your best bet. Set up a simple experiment to find out how sunscreen counteracts the effects of the sun. Whenever summer rolls around, it's easy to forget the basics of sunscreen how long should i wait after applying it to go in the sun, and how.
These are the best sunscreen options for your kid this summer everything that's wrong with sunscreen, plus 9 that actually work steve schiff. While 100s of mineral sunscreens score well on safety from the ewg, we winnowed it down to so we sent her a bag of nurse to sample after work one day. “physical sunscreens containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are we've done the work for you so check out the eight sunscreens below.
The sunscreen aisle can be a dizzying consumer experience, with each bottle touting a different claim, sun protection factor and, of course,. Making this natural homemade sunscreen is easier than you think all you need are a few simple ingredients to make a skin nourishing sunscreen that works. There's no better time than now to start being conscious of your sunscreen use. Our tests of more than 70 sunscreen lotions, sprays, sticks, and lip balms show that you can't always rely on the sun protection factor (spf. All sunscreens are not created equally in fact, a 2018 report from environmental working group (ewg) found that nearly 67 percent of sunscreens didn't work.
The latest ewg sunscreen guide lists concerns with sunscreen what you need to know about sunscreen safety, and how to find one that works. Spf — or sun protection factor — is a measure of a sunscreen's ability to prevent uvb from damaging the skin here's how it works: if it takes. Beach-tested in hawaii, where chemical sunscreens containing oxybenzones may soon be banned. Think before you slather some sunscreen is harmful and may actually increase your risk of sunburn, skin cancer and vitamin d deficiency.
Do natural sunscreens work as well as chemical ones (sarah myers) the dog days of summer are upon us many people will be spending. Most sunscreens work by containing either an organic chemical compound that absorbs ultraviolet light (such as oxybenzone) or an opaque material that reflects . 80% of sunscreens don't really work or have 'worrisome' asked people how often they use sunscreen when out in the sun for over an hour.
John sottery, president of ims, inc, and a leading sunscreen the science behind 10 natural skin remedies: why they work--or don't. Find out how sunscreen works to protect you from uv radiation, what spf and broad spectrum mean, and why sunscreen is so sticky and slimy. Sunscreen is supposed to protect you from exposure to uv light that could leave you vulnerable to sunburn, wrinkles and skin cancer but is it.

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Pretoria Portland Cement Company Ltd (`PPC’) today announced details of its latest cement upgrade and expansion project. The board of the company has approved the investment of R604m to increase the company’s inland cement milling capacity. The project approval follows a period of detailed design and feasibility study and is in line with the company’s commitment to playing its part in meeting the country’s growing cement demand whilst also modernising ageing equipment.
A new 1Mta vertical roller mill, together with associated material handling and storage infrastructure, is to be constructed at PPC’s Hercules plant in Pretoria, and is expected to come on line mid 2009.
One third of the new mill capacity will allow for the replacement of two older, less efficient mills. A reduction of up to 45% in milling energy consumption per cement ton compared to these two old Hercules mills, is projected.
A further one third of the new capacity will be utilised to mill output from the Jupiter kiln which is now forecast to continue operating for some time post the Dwaalboom Batsweledi kiln project commissioning in the second quarter of 2008.
Additionally, by utilising this state of the art technology, current inland cement capacity will be increased by a further 300,000tpa through the manufacture of increased volumes of extended cements from existing clinker capacity.
The necessary approvals to proceed with the project have been obtained from the authorities. The R604 million project will be financed by a combination of operating cash flow and borrowings and will be spread over the three financial
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text: Police are not above the law, the head of the Knesset Committee on the Status of Women said Monday, the day after it emerged that Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich said police will no longer investigate anonymous sexual harassment complaints issued against commanders.“The commissioner doesn’t have the authority to make this sort of decision,” said committee chief MK Aida Touma Sliman (Joint List) on Monday. “The law against sexual harassment is very clear in its obligations and requires the investigation of all anonymous complaints in any institution... the Israel Police are not above the law.”While complaints are often filed by police officers within the organization and then handed over to the Justice Ministry, it is the ministry’s Police Investigative Department which looks into allegations of illegal conduct by police officers, not the Israel Police itself.The PID issued a statement Monday that “the PID has the authority to investigate all complaints that indicate suspicion of a crime committed by a police officer. Every complaint we receive will be examined, just as has been done up until today.”Orit Sulitzeanu, executive director of the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel, said Monday that Alsheich was making a severe mistake.She noted that in many cases, complainants must remain anonymous to prevent clashing with their colleagues and commanders.“False reports of sexual harassment are almost non-existent, a very small minority,” she said, adding that the police and the Justice Ministry know how to determine if they encounter such cases. Galia Wolloch, head of the Israeli women’s organization Na’amat, said Monday she was shocked to hear Alsheich’s statements, adding that they contradict the law against sexual harassment and again raise questions about the ability of police to deal with internal problems.Alsheich’s comments were first reported by Channel 2 on Sunday night, and reportedly came during an internal conference held by police to mark International Women’s Day.According to Channel 2, Alsheich said “anonymous complaints have become part of a culture of ‘settling accounts’ in the police force, and therefore from now on we won’t handle anonymous complaints dealing with allegations of crimes by police.” He also said that anonymous complaints are not necessary since officers are required to report acts of wrongdoing regardless, Channel 2 reported.Meretz MK Michal Rozin said Sunday that Alsheich’s decision “protects the abusers and silences the complainants” and sent an urgent request for clarification to Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan on the matter.Alsheich’s comments were also rebutted by former state prosecutor and past head of the PID, Eran Shendar, who in an interview with Army Radio on Monday said: “I dealt a lot with these sorts of cases and I don’t remember any complaints that were ‘something out of nothing.’ There were things that were exaggerated, or that were interpreted in one way or another, but there weren’t any fabrications.”Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked said Alsheich “is trying to deal with on the one hand his desire to encourage as many complainants as possible to come forward, and on the other hand to contain the culture of settling accounts that exists in the police.” She suggested providing maximum immunity to any female complainant throughout the investigation of the complaint.Alsheich’s comments come following a series of highly publicized sexual abuse scandals that have led to a string of top police commanders being fired or forced to resign in recent years. Alsheich was appointed in part to repair the police’s damaged public image and purge its culture of sexual harassment.

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Westwood College River Oaks - Finance Ranking 2017 Ranked
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Westwood College River Oaks is a very small for-profit college with some focus on the finance program and located in Calumet City
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Westwood College River Oaks is reasonably priced; depending on the program, tuition is around $19,000 a year.
Westwood College River Oaks finance program ranks #1,055 (out of 1063; top 100%) in the United States and #52 in Illinois
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A couple of months ago, I was sitting in a pub with some friends and there was this french exchange student sitting beside me. I knew him vaguely; we ran with the same crowd. Nice enough guy.
Later that evening, a P!nk song came on the radio…and I had to rock out.
So I’m sitting there, just singing along…and said french guy puts his hand on my shoulder and goes, “Where did you learn to sing like that?”
“Uh, I was a singer in high school. I studied classical music, like opera, and musical theatre….but I love all music.”
He smiles, “Really, opera? Who is your favourite classical composer, then?”
A little surprised that he didn’t scoff and seemed genuinely interested, I reply “Schubert. Hands down. Always Schubert.”
“Oh wow! Mine too.”
WAIIIIITT A MINUTE, HOOOOOOOOLD UP! Not very many twenty-somethings listen to classical music, let alone have a favourite composer. Turns out this guy was a classical singer as a child too, and we shared a lot of the same repertoire. We got to talking about music until the night was over, and started getting to know each other better over the coming weeks. Both of us ranted and raved about music and mourned our lack of performance opportunities now that we’re majoring in things so far from the performing arts…and then we decided to do something about it.
One day, Nico (he has a name) came over with his guitar and we recorded some random jam sessions. He thought we should put them on YouTube, for our friends and family to see. In the process, I ended up giving our little duo a name, Anglo-Franco….and we became a band.
A few weeks after, I met my friend Cassy…who just so happened to be a classical pianist, playing for operas and ensembles. A real prodigy. We hit it off so quickly, and bonded over how music had shaped our lives. So OF COURSE I had to recruit her!
Now we’re a little family. We carve out 3 hour practices every few weeks, bonding over the creation of new covers and medleys. We use super crappy webcams and camera phones to make our casual covers accessible on YouTube. We play awards ceremonies, fundraisers and coffeehouses and break out into song at parties. Most of our stuff is pop or classic rock that we can pick up on, which has never been my strength – I’m good with character voices and old English. However, I love that it’s outside of my comfort zone – it challenges me to try new things!
My bandmates are the older siblings I never had. We’re all incredibly protective of each other, because we know each other through our art – an intimate connection. Cass and Nico know that when my heart gets broken, we’ve gotta jam it out. She will sit with me at 2 am in the practice room and keep on playing as weep and sniffle my way through the melody. He understands that we might have to do 10 different takes of the same song, because I got so into it that my face scrunches up and my notes aren’t clean. Sometimes we bicker, but we know exactly how to apologize (usually, the foolproof way to say sorry is to sing cheesy songs to each other to make it all better…see below).
If you’ve ever watched Glee, you’ll know that protagonist Rachel Berry swears that “Being a part of something special makes you special.” I’d have to agree that having this creative outlet with the most loving, supportive, fun bandmates really makes me feel just that.
Much musical love and DFTBA,
(p.s. you should check us out on YouTube and suggest some songs for us! Check out our John Mayer and Ingrid Michaelson covers….those are the most rad of all)


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Today is Veterans Day, so I want to start off with a thank you to my dad and all the other veterans around the country. In their honor, I will pick three of my favorite military movies. Nothing new here, just great movies you have probably seen.
Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan is a great, great movie. One thing I think why it is great, is the fact that I can’t watch it over and over again, like I can most movies. It is so real and so well done it is emotionally draining to watch. From the very first scene to the very end it just keeps coming at you. One scene in particular, the hand to hand combat scene is amazingly done, and it’s hard for me to watch every time. Great movie.
Another well done movie, very realistic. Charlie Sheen when he was a normal guy, and Willem Defoe in his second best role (see Boondock Saints!). One of the first movies my wife and I went to see together – in High School!
My last pick for favorite war movies is Apocalypse Now. Like Full Metal Jacket, Apocalypse Now is a war movie I can watch over and over again. These movies don’t play with your emotions as much as Saving Private Ryan and Platoon. They do, but it’s just different. I can hear Robert Duvall deliver his line about loving the smell of napalm in the morning a million times and it’s still awesome. It’s like, victory.


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NGOMA: Handwoven Green, Red and Yellow Wool Tote Bag
Meet colourful NGOMA: a one-of-a-kind green, red and yellow basket bag, made from recycled woolly jumpers. This woven basket bag is a truly Kenyan celebration of sustainable style. We are proud to partner with women working within several weaving cooperatives in Eastern Kenya and Nairobi to produce these baskets.
This colourful and versatile basket bag takes its inspiration from the Kenyan kiondo (kee-yon/-doh) basket – a type of storage basket that mothers would weave for their daughters as wedding gifts. Kiondo weaving was a dying art in Kenya until very recently, and in 2004 only four elders from this cooperative had the skills to produce kiondos. Today, however, around fifty members work on these unique basket bags.
To purchase one of our woollen baskets is to support the revival of kiondo weaving, and in doing so you help us to support these skilled weavers. Basket weaving has become a sustainable line of additional income for the weavers, whose main earnings come from farming – an industry that’s increasingly vulnerable to drought. Each woven basket is supplied with a thank you card from the weaving cooperative, and you can meet the weavers HERE.
Material: SISAL & RECYCLED WOOL (NATURAL & SYNTHETIC) LEATHER STRAPS
Dimensions: 40cmW X 30cmH approx (width is measured at the widest part of the bag)
Strap Length: 29cm approx
Leather used is a by-product of the food industry.
Please note, as this is a handmade product, dimensions & colour may vary from those shown in the photographs.
HANDMADE IN KENYA
Our journey into sustainable style began in Kenya, and the lion’s share of our woven baskets are Kenyan-made. Whilst every region of Kenya boasts its own rich natural bounty, each cooperative we partner with offers expertise in its own unique form of basketry. Weaving, dyeing and grass-rolling techniques differ across the regions as much as basket shapes, patterns and structures. These precious crafts are woven through the generations within families - passed along continuous thread from mother to daughter - protecting and preserving an art form as old as man.
Vast and colourful, vibrant and bursting with natural beauty and style, our fair trade baskets are as eclectic as their homeland and its people. From sisal grass to doum palm, banana leaf fibres to palm leaf, each weaving cooperative works with what is locally available and only what can be sustainably sourced, to produce beautiful baskets which are 100% Kenyan made, and ethically produced. All cow hide bag tags, straps, and basket labels are made from leather sourced as a by-product of the food industry. Natural dyes come from pounded roots, bark and vegetables of the region, whilst all synthetic dyes are sustainably sourced.
From the Kamba tribe to the camel-herding Ariaal pastoralists of Northern Kenya, you can read more about the lives of the Kenyan weavers we work with - and the wonderful baskets they produce - below.


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Chocolate Shortbread Bars with White Chocolate Candy Corn M&M’s
2 sticks softened butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with foil that’s been sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
2. In a stand or electric mixer, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
3. Place chocolate chips in microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth, stirring.
4. Pour melted chocolate into mixer beating until well combined. Slowly add flour and salt until well combined. Dough will be thick.
5. Press dough into prepared pan and line with M&M’s, pressing in slightly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until cooked through.
6. Let cool completely and cut into squares.
Makes 9-12 bars

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Air Conditioner Replacement
The living room AC in my 2005 Designer Series is broken...the repairman said the compressor has conked out. Being this old, I would like to replace the AC unit. I believe the unit is a Coleman. Can anyone tell me where to find the data on the AC that will identify which unit to replace it with. Thanks.


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It's Make it Monday at THE MEMORY NEST. This is my design team contribution for the following sketch. THe large square on the left with the word PHILLIES on it is a napkin! I was playing around with 3D matte gel, white ink and templates in the lower left. Thanks for peeking in and if you have time-COME JOIN US!
I have thoroughly enjoyed being on this SINGLE PAGE SKETCH Design Team. There is also a card sketch each month and a double page sketch. So, which one are you?--> APPLY! Here is the link and the details:
It's time for a design team call! We are
looking for new members for each of our teams - single page layouts, double page
layouts and cards and we're also looking for sketch designers.
term will run from July to December 2015. Please do not apply if you cannot
commit to this time frame.
What you will do:
provide one project per month, with possible special events during the six
comment on all submissions as you are assigned
post our challenge to your blog and other social media outlets
have projects completed before the deadline
What you need:
an active blog
a Facebook account as this is where the DT "meets"
a love for sketches
What we will do:
provide the sketches at least one month in advance
provide your posting schedule and commenting assignments
be supportive and encouraging
share your photo and your link on our blog
share your project on various social media outlets
How to apply:
send an email to Stick it
Down at StickItDownChallenges@gmail.com with the subject line "Design Team
include your name and location
include a list of current commitments (no experience necessary!)
include three of your favorite layouts or cards that best display your style
and suit the requirements of the team you are applying for (ie, submit cards if
you are applying for the card team)
introduce yourself in few brief sentences
If you have experience or are interested in designing sketches, please
include a few of your sketch designs in your application as well.
This call is open to everyone, including our current team members, and
will run from May 15 - May 29. The new team will be notified by June 8 and
announced on or around June 15. The new design team's projects will be revealed
I just cracked myself up when I chose this title word bubble for my sleeping grandsons Brian and Talan. We had just left the zoo when they went out like a light! After all--it was a busy day there!!! LOL...This is a design team layout for PICTURE THIS! (<---click and go right there!) The challenge is to use 2 photos, dots, stars and layers. Hope you will get a chance to join us!
Here is my Layout:
I was inspired by a sketch by *kim* on sb.com although
I turned it and changed it up quite a bit-her sketches there are wonderful!
Thank you for visiting and for your nice comments!
Hi Everyone! The photos were from August 2014. I took my grandsons Brian & Talan to a PIZZA PARTY at the local library. I used sketch #1, week #1 in the monthly sketch challenge along with another challenge to use food pictures, BOTH at Scrapbook.com, to make the following layout...instantly the idea of these pizza pictures came to me and I created my own pepperoni pizza out of circles-easy peasy! The title (PIZZA) I did on the silhouette cameo along with the pizza slice, which I then tucked under the word PIZZA. I had so much fun doing this layout.
Hello! This is my niece, Marrah. She is almost 2-this was March 2015. It is such fun to see the little ones having so much fun in the stuff we don't like so much anymore! LOL! This is a Design Team LO for THE MEMORY NEST. There was some inspiration from a LO by Tara on SB.com called Pride & Joy; I liked the way her pictures were lined up and I expanded on that...Hope you will have a chance to join us!
Hi Everyone! I am here today with a new sketch from STICK IT DOWN (click to go there!) and my corresponding Design Team Layout. In the sketch that follows, the hexagons were so prominent I just had to use them! This is my step daughter at 7 and her future significant other; at a time that they didn't even know each other! Thanks for stopping by and if you get some time--join us!
and my grandson Brian! It was the 1st game last Saturday and as I always say-as "Gammy" I just think everything he does is so darn cute! I used a sketch from LET's GET SKETCHY!. I consitently LOVE their sketches!
Hello! It's May! Is it me or does time fly by faster every year?! Thanks for popping in-it's the 1st of 2 monthly challenges at PICTURE THIS! This is the challenge: 2 pictures, Black & white & yellow and a doily. I RARELY use yellow but love the color! I used original undated photos of ME-I appear to be around 3 or 4 (was I really ever 3 or 4?!! LOL), so it is the late 1950s. Hope you will get a chance to join us!


Ed Burnley records quickest quarter-mile pass by a nitrous car
Veteran racer Ed Burnley made headlines at Crofton, Maryland’s Capitol Raceway in early September when he uncorked the quickest quarter-mile elapsed time ever recorded by a nitrous-oxide-assisted Pro Mod car. Driving a ’68 Camaro he built himself roughly eight years ago, Burnley stopping the timers in 5.734 seconds at 231.99 mph during the second round of eliminations at a Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod series event.
While the elapsed time of this run was the lowest ever seen with a nitrous-boosted entry, the run had even more potential. A piston in Burnley’s 903 c.i. Pat Musi-built engine suffered considerable damage at about 1,000 feet into the run, which accounts for the abnormally low mph. “I could feel it nosing over and I knew it was hurt, so I lifted at 5.3 seconds into the run,” says Burnley, who hails from nearby Pasadena, Maryland.
Despite winning the round of competition, Burnley couldn’t answer the call for the finals due to the engine damage. “We were happy, though, because we accomplished what we came here to do, which was break the track record, but we certainly weren’t expecting to go that fast!” laughs Burnley.
The team has been energized by the Capitol Raceway outing, realizing they’ve likely got a car capable of running high 5.60s. The milestone is particularly satisfying to Burnley, considering this is the same car in which he suffered a horrific crash at Maple Grove Raceway in 2012. “I broke my back in that crash and spent two weeks in a Pennsylvania hospital,” recalls Burnley.
The crash sidelined the team for the remainder of the season and took roughly six months to repair the Camaro.
“I know everybody wants to say this, but we’re probably the lowest budget team out here. I have a partner, Bill Smith, and we’ve been together 35 years, racing everything from brackets to Pro Mod to even NHRA Pro Stock in the late 1980s to early 1990s. Bill owns a body shop and I have a refrigeration business and we completely fund our racing operation from that without any sponsorship.”
Burnley also owns a chassis shop that he says he launched out of necessity more than anything.
“We didn’t have the money to go out and buy stuff, so that was the motivation to launch Ed Burnley Race Cars. Back in the heyday, probably 10 years ago, we used to build probably four cars a year, but these days I have time to build just one car a year. My refrigeration business is very good right now, and I can barely get off work long enough to go racing,” Burnley adds.
For 2017, Burnley and crew – Smith, Bobby Holtzer, George Shriver, Ken Willey, Thomas Johnson and Tim Simmons – had planned to follow the entire PDRA circuit, as well as select Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod events, but the Camaro was plagued with suspension problems mid-season, which resulted in a brief period of revaluation.
“We parked the car and went through it from front to back and fixed some stuff in the rear of the car. We then took it to MIR (Maryland International Raceway) and ran a 5.80 while letting off the throttle early. We knew it would run in the 5.70s, but we were shocked at the .74 it ran at Capitol last week,” smiles Burnley, who is anxious to return to the track and shoot for the 5.60s.


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Marvel Strike Force is riding high off a recent win at the 2019 Google Play Awards, and developer FoxNext isn't resting on its laurels — the game is adding Virgina "Pepper" Potts in her iconic Mark 1616 armor as the superhero Rescue as its next character. Marvel Strike Force won the 2019 Google Play Awards' Best Breakthrough Game of the Year and has been a well-received mobile title noted for its depth and attention to detail.
Marvel Strike Force allows players to collect characters from the Marvel universe and use them to fight in turn-based battles. Characters range from heroes, villains, and generic SHIELD and Hydra characters, with multiple ways to collect them. Some characters arrive immediately, some are earned through gameplay, and others are available through shards earned during the game or by purchasing them in Marvel Strike Force's shop. Battles are divided into rounds, with character attributes determining who goes first, creating a mad scramble to give characters buffs and to deal damage to the opponent's team. The game also features five main game modes in Arena, Blitz, Raids, Challenges, and Alliance War, with each of them offering their own currency that can be spent on mode-specific items.
Marvel Strike Force's newest addition will be Pepper Potts as Rescue, as she dons the Mark 1616 armor created for her by Tony Stark. Her armor suit features sonic disruptors that generate force field barriers, which makes her a character better suited to defense, although she'll also be able to contribute on offense. Rescue should provide more tactical flexibility for players looking for a solid all-rounder, though it's worth noting that she's not the fastest, so teams will have to compensate for that with smart compositions.
Marvel Strike Force looks primed to capitalize on the Avengers Endgame hype that has dominated pop culture since the movie's launch a few weeks ago. From a video game standpoint, it also seems like a relatively easy transition to get people interested in Marvel Strike Force to at least consider something like Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, which will be releasing on Nintendo Switch later this year on July 19.
While mobile gaming remains something of a taboo for some gamers who've yet to come around on the platform, Marvel Strike Force represents the positive elements in a well-made handheld device title. The gameplay is deep, the details regarding the property are deliberately and carefully recreated, and the developer is clearly willing to support it with continued character editions. Marvel Strike Force's Rescue debut is yet another reason to give the game a try, and should make current players eager to try new team compositions moving forward.


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A former Bonteheuwel resident has donated food to a feeding scheme in the neighbourhood where she grew up.
Latifah Jacobs, an activist for women’s rights and the food co-ordinator for the non-profit organisation, 1000Women1Voice, lives in Kuils River.
She says that for the past five years her family have replaced birthday parties with outreach projects. The latest outreach was in honour of her daughter, Jasmine, who celebrated her 14th birthday on Sunday June 28. It supported a project set up by three Bonteheuwel pensioners, Rasaat Joseph, Ebrahim McDavids and Daniel Morris.
“I’ve been wanting to give back to Bonteheuwel for quite a while, and two weeks before, I met Boeta Rasaat Joseph and Boeta Ebrahim McDavids at another outreach, and we started talking about assisting their feeding project in Plumbago Street,” says Ms Jacobs.
Just before lockdown started, the three men each contributed R300 towards a pot of food for their first outreach. They now distribute 250 meals twice a week.
“We saw children walking up and down the street, asking for bread, and as neighbours, the three of us decided to do something about it,” Mr Joseph says.
“Fortunately, we have received some dry food ingredients, and we scout the market for cheap vegetables. However, we pay for the gas we use from our own pockets. I did not hesitate to be part of this project, because I grew up here and I schooled here.
“I have been out of the area for 20 years and recently returned and wanted to give back.”
Ms Jacobs says her family have been involved with outreach work for as long as she can remember and she has passed the “tradition” on to her three daughters, who are all involved.
Running a feeding project, she says can be emotionally draining at times and she wishes the Plumbago Street project all the best.
“I pray that doors will open for them. You can have the biggest heart, but when resources dry up and doors are closed in your face, it can tire you mentally. It took a lot for them as men to ask for help,” she says.
Apart from the 100-litre pot of food, cooldrinks and oranges she donated, the children of Plumbago Street also enjoyed cupcakes and brownies donated by Ms Jacobs’s friends.
To help the Plumbago Street feeding project, contact Mr Joseph at 071 857 5122.


Egypt’s parliament has approved a draft bill which will enable employers to dismiss government employees who belong to a terror group, including members of the Muslim Brotherhood.
The proposal was drafted and submitted by MP Ali Badr and applies to employees working in government ministries, local council units, public sector companies, public organisations, and other governmental authorities, reports Egyptian Streets.
Most parliamentarians agreed that the bill does not contradict the constitution and works to “protect national security.”
Not long after the 2013 coup the Egyptian government outlawed the Muslim Brotherhood and classed it as terrorist organsiation. Opponents of the regime are regularly accused of charges such as “funding terror groups” or “aiding terrorist activities.”
Even people who were outspoken critics of the Brotherhood or people of another religion have been detained under these charges.
Thousands have been imprisoned, often on remand, and are systematically tortured. The use of the death penalty has soared in Egypt since 2013.
Earlier this month 12 members of the Muslim Brotherhood, including senior members and four young men who were stopped at an army checkpoint, had the death sentence against them upheld in a final decision that cannot be appealed.
Deputy of the Egyptian Social Democratic Party, Maha Abdel Nasser, warned that the draft law would be “a sword and a tool for revenge.”
Others on social media have accused the government of diverting the public’s attention from the country’s real crisis, which is its failure to secure Egypt’s rights in the ongoing Renaissance Dam negotiations with Ethiopia and Sudan.
The bill follows Egypt’s Transport Minister Kamel Al-Wazir’s comments to parliament in April that at least 162 Railway Authority employees were affiliated to the Muslim Brotherhood.
Al-Wazir argued that these employees had undermined the authority’s work several times and that the law should be changed to help dismiss “forces of darkness and evil.”
At the time Al-Wazir blamed junior employees who he accused of being high on drugs, but critics have consistently said that the government’s failure to invest in dilapidated railway tracks is the cause of these accidents.


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If you thought the placebo effect was all in the mind, think again. Scientists have solved the mystery of why some people benefit from remedies that do not contain any active pain-relief ingredients.
Research suggests that placebos work, in part, by blocking pain signals in the spinal cord from arriving at the brain in the first place.
When patients expect a treatment to be effective the brain area responsible for pain control is activated, causing the release of natural endorphins.
The endorphins send a cascade of instructions down to the spinal cord to suppress incoming pain signals and patients feel better whether or not the treatment had any direct effect. Read more
Monday, October 19, 2009
Placebo Effect Starts in the Spine - Not Just the Mind
The placebo effect isn't just in the mind. It starts in the spine cord with the release of endorphins that block incoming pain signals, new research suggests.


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The angels of the silences are quiet and yet restless
They don't invite me no more to depression
They don't drive me no more to void
We no longer battle.
Peace resides and yet a beast is boiling.
Nowadays the beast is silent and is not really aching to come out
Go to sleep little angel
Go to sleep little one
I still aim for a room to rest
and drink and test
the almost silent feast of the ice
against my drink
Not that I need it
Just 'cause I like it.
We're all under the gun
We all got mortages
We pay for the heavier ones
and put our ilusions on the cheapest ones.
silhouettes of make believe
things that we think that we may want
The same things I spend my life concerning about
I can't stop thinking about
I don't feel.
and everything I do feel.
I'm a step away from Jesus and he knows it
I'm almost on a feast of whatever he wants to invite me to
I'm not born again but maybe…
I was touched
by everything that dances within…
and everything that struggles without…..me.
People says I've changed
I'm no longer fun.
Introspective and silent.
They can't realize I'm putting my mind in order.
Something big is happening
and I don't know why or what.
But it's pleasant and I like it.
I'm coming back home.

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Eternal cancel car park comeback gig due to low ticket sales after unveiling new bandmate following departure of former members Louise Redknapp and Kelle Bryan over trans rights row
Eternal's car park comeback gig has reportedly been cancelled due to poor ticket sales.
In September last year, Louise, 49, and Kelle, 48, pulled out of an Eternal reunion tour because Vernie and Easther had refused to play any of the LBGTQ+ gigs they had scheduled over claims the community is being 'hijacked' by the trans movement.
Nineties pop stars Vernie and Easther were planning to push on with the band's reunion with the help of new singer Christel - with a reunion gig in a car park.
But it seems fans have deserted the band as they have struggled to sell tickets which were on sale for £50 or more.
Eternal's car park comeback gig has reportedly been cancelled due to poor ticket sales (clockwise from top: Vernie Bennett, Easther Bennett and new member Christel Lakhdar)
Louise and Kelle pulled out of an Eternal reunion because Vernie and Easther had refused to play any LBGTQ+ gigs over claims the community is being 'hijacked' by the trans movement (Louise, left, and Kelle, right, pictured in September last year)
Vernie, 52, and Easther, 51, were planning to take to the stage without the departed members and with the help of new singer Christel.
An advert for the gig read: 'This event will be hosted on our North 5 car park and the whole festival site is on concrete so no muddy boots.'
But a lack of interest means it will no longer be going ahead, according to The Sun.
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Eternal for comment.
This week, they announced they had welcomed Christel and reformed as a trio, with the performer saying it is a 'dream come true' to join the group.
She told the Mirror: 'I’ve been singing these songs since [I was] a young age and feel like pinching myself as I’m taking it all in.'
Vernie said: 'Meeting Christel for the first time just felt right. She’s talented, accomplished and has such an amazing personality. She’s also strong vocally, so our harmonies will be taken to the next level. I think our music followers will love her just as much as we do.'
Easther said she is 'really looking forward to dipping my toes in again with a few festivals here and there'.
Nineties pop stars Vernie and Easther were planning to push on with the band's reunion with the help of new singer Christel - with a reunion gig in a car park (L-R: original members Kelle, Easther, Louise and Vernie pictured in 1997)
Vernie, 52, and Easther, 51, were planning to take to the stage without the departed members and with the help of new singer Christel (pictured)
It was recently reported Vernie and Easther were planning a reunion gig - in a car park.
An advert for the gig read: 'This event will be hosted on our North 5 car park and the whole festival site is on concrete so no muddy boots,' but it has since been cancelled.
After planning an Eternal reunion last year to include all four members, Vernie and her sister Easther had refused to play any of the LBGTQ+ gigs they had scheduled over claims the community is being 'hijacked' by the trans movement.
Shortly afterwards Louise was accused of trying to get her former bandmates cancelled by 'misrepresenting' their views.
Yet in a telling statement, Louise said: 'I would have always loved to have done a reunion with the girls. I have a lot of love for what we have done together and me and Kelle are still the best of friends.'
Standing by her friend, Kelle added of her time in the band: 'It's been life changing for me. Obviously the music and the fans are so important.'
Vernie broke her silence on the row, seemingly refuting the claims made by Louise's team as she released a statement about how she has been 'blessed to connect with so many diverse and wonderful people from all walks of life during my career'.
The duo were due to perform on a pop up stage in the car park of the NEC in Birmingham in May, with tickets costing £50 (Vernie pictured in 2022)
Singer Vernie released a statement which read: 'I am "Eternally" grateful for the family, friends, and amazing fans who have and continue to support our incredible journey and artistry.
'I've been blessed to connect with so many diverse and wonderful people from all walks of life during my career. You all have a piece of my heart.
'Though it is impossible and counterproductive to respond to the overwhelming number of statements and allegations made online recently, I place this moment in God's hands.
'I truly appreciate all who continue to express love and support for my family and Eternal.'
Eternal's original manager Denis Ingoldsby had furiously defended Easther and Vernie, who remain his clients, previously insisting they were 'devastated' and accusing Louise's team of misrepresenting details of a private email.
He told Sky News: 'Louise and her team have thrown them under the bus and everyone is totally appalled at their bullying behaviour by totally misrepresenting the situation to suit their own agenda.
'The girls sent an email to Louise's camp saying they loved playing Pride, and they loved the ethos of the event.
'For her camp to go on the record suggesting they are homophobic is utterly outrageous. This is nothing about gay rights.'
Louise (left) said last year: 'I would have always loved to have done a reunion with the girls. I have a lot of love for what we have done together and me and Kelle are still the best of friends'
Last year, Louise addressed her decision to step down from the tour by sharing the Progress Pride Flag on her Instagram Stories, writing: 'Always and forever'
Speaking to The Mirror, Denis also claimed there were no confirmed, or contracted dates, in place for the reunion with the four original girls. Louise's team denied this to the publication.
Denis added that the dispute is 'nothing about gay rights,' and that the sisters have played 'numerous LGBTQ+ gigs'.
He added: 'Vernie said she had some concerns about the Pride movement being hijacked - and she is not alone - but this has now been weaponised against her, with Louise's team trying to get her cancelled.'
Louise's publicist Simon Jones has stated that they stand by their previous comments, telling the publication: 'Denis Ingoldsby was not involved in the discussions about the Eternal reunion including all four members over the last two years. Easther and Vernie can try and dress this up however they wish.
'The fact remains that the duo said they would only do the Eternal reunion if no Pride or LGBTQ+ festivals were included.
'Louise would obviously not agree to excluding the LGBTQ+ community from their touring plans. We as a team absolutely do not agree with dividing the LGBTQ+ community or excluding trans people.'
He added: 'Absolutely nothing has been misrepresented.
'We have simply explained the reason why the Eternal reunion is not going ahead with Louise and Kelle.
I'm out! Louise, who recently confirmed she is dating new boyfriend Drew Michael, has performed solo at many Pride events over the years (pictured at Brighton Pride in August)
'It is a fact that an email was sent saying that Vernie and Easther would only do the Eternal reunion if no Pride or LGBTQ+ festivals were included in the plan.
'Louise would obviously not agree to excluding the LGBTQ+ community from the band's touring plans, and as such notified the duo that she would not be taking part.'
Louise addressed her decision to step down from the tour by sharing the Progress Pride Flag on her Instagram Stories, writing: 'Always and forever.'
The flag was created in 2018 by non-binary artist Daniel Quasar, and is largely based on the iconic 1978 rainbow flag.
The stripes of black and brown represent marginalised LGBTIQ+ people of colour and the triad of blue, pink, and white are from the trans flag.
Eternal, who shot to stardom in the nineties, were planning a huge reunion tour this year, with the highlights including performances at Pride and Mighty Hoopla.
Both festivals celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, however the tour dates apparently did not go down well with band members Easther and Vernie.
It was revealed that Louise and her team received a message from Vernie and Easther, stating they would not be involved in any Pride shows or LGBTQ+ festivals.
Louise's publicist said: 'A message was sent to the team putting together the Eternal reunion stating that if it was to go ahead, neither Vernie nor Easther would perform at Pride shows or LGBTQ+ festivals.
'This was because the duo felt that the gay community was being hijacked by the trans community and they do not support this.
'Louise is a huge supporter and ally of the LGBTQ+ community and both herself and Kelle told the duo they would not work with anyone who held these views, and as such the reunion as a four would not be going ahead.
'The team behind the proposed Eternal reunion are gay including management, PR and tour promoter, and neither myself nor any of the team would work with artists who held such views about the trans community.'
Louise has performed as a solo artist at many Pride events over the years.
Last summer she took to the stage alone at Brighton Pride in August.
The Eternal tour was set to be the first time the original line-up had performed together since Louise quit in 1995 to pursue a solo career.


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Request for Compensation to the citizens of the World from Chinese Goverment - COVID 19
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RE: Request for Compensation from the Chinese Communist Government for damages caused by the “Chinese Virus” (COVID-19).
In the second week of December 2019 in Wuhan China, the Chinese ophthalmological doctor Li Wenliang alerted the Chinese Communist Government and the world through social networks about the risks to public health that what he called “unknown virus” would generate.
All of Wenliang's warnings were ignored by the Chinese Communist Government's health authorities. The only pronouncement was made by the police department in Wuhan City, accusing the doctor of spreading rumors.
Weeks later than this warning, those infected in Wuhan City increased and the virus was identified as a new type of SARS, identified by the World Health Organization as COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2, a virus that is currently it has the world in check. Today, turned into a global pandemic, it has claimed the lives of more than 13 thousand people and the diagnosed infections exceed 300 thousand.
Various conspiracy theories have gone viral in the networks, from epidemiological relapses due to lack of sanitary controls, in contagions for eating bats and other wild species in the Wuhan market, to leaks in high-risk pathogen trials, induced in BSL-4 laboratories within from Wuhan City, but the truth is that the Chinese Communist Government has so far not given a scientific explanation to the world.
The Chinese Communist Government has also not assumed its pandemic responsibility to the world for damage to physical, emotional and economic health.
By contrast, this pandemic has turned China into a business that has tripled its sales and exports of epidemiological equipment, costs that many governments in the world cannot afford.
The ravages of this pandemic for the Americas and Europe are just beginning, however, we see a China celebrate in advance, counting its days without infection in its territory, while the rest of the world collapses.
This Pandemic, which we consider artificial, has violated the elementary rights of the human race in the world. The quality of life of the affected population in the coming days will be uncertain.
Schools, Universities, Sports Centers, Tourism, all recreational, artistic and work activities are in quarantine. The economy of citizens and the world are literally in intensive care.
We request that the Chinese Communist Government respond to the citizens of the world and countries of the Americas for all loss of human life, especially in vulnerable people, such as the elderly.
China must explain and assume its recurring responsibility for this new pandemic and the damage caused to global public health.
We will request to apply all the existing options in legislation on this matter, including the safety protocols of BSL-4 laboratories and even in legislation such as those established in article 3 of the universal declaration of human rights. The right to life, liberty, and security of the human person.
Likewise, we will verify whether Art 12 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in force since 1976 has been violated, with actions that forcefully place the entire humanity in a condition where international peace and security are threatened in addition to the individual and fundamental integrity of the human being, causing fear and misery.
"1- The States Parties to the present covenant recognize the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health ...
C) The prevention and treatment of epidemic, endemic, professional and other diseases, and the fight against them.
The actions of the Chinese government are contrary to this pact and especially to art 12 numeral C, promoting disease and death and weakening the world economy causing havoc on the human family when it is recognized in this same pact that:
"Recognizing that in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights the ideal of the free human being, freed from fear and misery, cannot be realized unless conditions are created that allow each person to enjoy their economic, social and cultural rights, as well as their civil and political rights ”...
The European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms:
"Title1 Rights and Freedoms
Art 2- Right to Life
1 Everyone's right to life is protected by law. No one may be intentionally deprived of his life... "
How an unprecedented pandemic event is justified, which has uncontrollably promoted damage to health to the detriment of humanity and the future of our society.
You cannot ignore the thousands of deaths that this pandemic continues to take, taking the lives of human beings who are not a number. Some were parents, children, friends and surely some of them were the livelihood of many families.
After this pandemic, the world will not be the same.
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I should explain that for the past few days I have been on a photographic holiday/course run by Colin Prior, Scotland’s leading landscape photographer (www.colinprior.co.uk). I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in both spending a few days in beautiful parts of Scotland and learning something about how to improve how they see and record the landscape around them. Colin is fun to be with and an excellent and informative coach. He is also a world class photographer in his own right. Thank you Colin for a great week.
Our base for this holiday was Doune in Knoydart (www.doune-knoydart.co.uk). The accommodation is comfortable, the food excellent and the views across to Skye absolutely fantastic. Again, I would recommend it without reservation. (But be aware that the only access is by the Doune boat from Mallaig).
A great week and I will post some final pictures tomorrow.


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I feel like I am in a bit of a routine now with my food and insulin around the activities I do. I do most of my physical activity during the day so I tend to stick to lowish carb foods until dinner time where I can rest for the night and not be concerned with hypos. It helps to avoid taking a large bolus before exercise as I am very sensitive to insulin. My BG was 15mmols the other day, I took 1 unit, went for a 30 min power walk and when I came back it was 4.2mmols. My snacks throughout the day are usually fruit, and I tend to eat it after technique class or rehearsal depending on how my energy is going. There is another T1D in my class, he is on injections. He has been diabetic for about 15 years so he is a bit more relaxed with the food he eats throughout the day.
If you follow me on Instagram, you will know that my performance went beautifully the other night. The process was brilliant and to be able to be a part of such a beautiful piece of dance was a true pleasure. The dance piece was 13 minutes long. Pump was off when I was on stage but I plugged it back in as soon as I got back to the dressing room. During one of my rehearsals my cannula came out. It was literally on the floor in the middle of the studio when I noticed it (I had my pump unplugged at the time). Then, mid-way through another rehearsal I had to take my site off because on a particular part of the movement, my dance partners’ body weight would press directly on top of it and it hurt. There was a lovely bruise to show for it.
Last night I went to sleep and my blood sugar was 5.6mmol and I woke up 7 hours later and it was 8.6mmols. Now, I know my basal rate is right because I checked it recently. I didn’t eat anything particularly fatty either so it couldn’t have been delayed digestion either. The only thing I can put it down to is a hypo while I was sleeping. I had that hangover headache when I woke up. Do you get them if your bg drops during the night?
I haven’t really posted on my blog recently but I plan to do some more over the christmas period when I have a little bit more time to myself and when I don’t have a pile of uni work next to me.


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Although not for complete beginners or those without a steady eye, the 110mm Telephoto Lens can enchance the abilities of your Diana even further.
If there is one function that the Diana camera definitely lacks is the telephoto ability. While portrait-making is one of the most basic and traditional photographic tasks, even the basic objective’s angle of view is a bit too wide to make a nice, courteous portrait. The 110-mm telephoto lens tries to help in that matter. However, it is definitely not an accessory for beginners.
First of all, with the increase of the focal length, the depth of field shrank quite a bit; meaning that guessing the actual distance is very difficult. While the original Diana manual encourages you not to give too much thought to the distance (and all the other lenses are fairly tolerant in that matter), here you definitely have to consider your shooting distance very carefully – or you have to go with extremely unsharp pictures. Secondly, the lens is soft – the softest lens I have ever seen in my whole life. If you have any inclination towards hard contours, you better prepare yourself because this is what you definitely won’t get.
A rather strange thing you have to get used to is that this lens does not have an infinite-distance focus. It works till 5m: beyond that, pictures get unrecognizably blurry and unsharp. It limits the usability of the lens fairly well. Unfortunately, it also means that this lens is totally unusable with a DSLR camera and a Diana adapter – this combo pushes out the minimum focal distance of all of the lenses – with this objective, it seems to be beyond 5m, so if you do not have the soul and heart of an impressionist painter, you will not enjoy these photos.
What this lens is the best at is making carefully compsed and thought-out photos. If you take the time to make the right composition from the right distance, it can get you some real beautiful pictures. But while with the other objectives the Diana is a playful and spontaneous companion, with the 110mm lens it becomes quite an eccentric and whimsical lady.
With the Diana+ 110mm Telephoto Lens, your subject will be cast in an absolutely unique and radiantly gorgeous “softened” special effect. Pair this with the Diana F+ plasticky nature and the sheer radiance of medium format film, and you’ve got an all-new category of analogue masterpieces. Get your own Diana+ 110mm Telephoto Lens today!
There are things that artist Valeriie Liin can't leave the house without: her earphones, two notebooks, keys to her home in Taiwan, and a little color palette for painting. It's not always that she can paint, though, so for those times she turns to her cameras.
It goes without saying that street photography is one of the most exciting and fulfilling practices a photographer can do. But for some, especially the beginners, the prospect of hitting the streets can be a little daunting. Here, we dish out a few tips to help shake off anxiety.
If you’ve been living on Neptune for the past week (wait, how the hell did you get there?), you might have missed the memo – The brand new Lomo’Instant Wide has landed! Pre-orders are flying in for the world’s most creative wide format instant camera and lens system and we’ve decided to launch a competition to spice up the fun even further.
As part of the Valentine's Day Deal, you can grab this wonderful fluorescent pink plastic camera at a discounted price! Take seductive, soft-focused shots and pulsating vignettes on 120 film this season!
When a photographer encounters a pair, an instinct rushes in, "Is this a special, intimate moment I just stumbled on?" Or else, those accidents of two objects, two birds, two swaying plants camping together especially for your photo. This might not be the case, but it's still a pleasant thing for patterns and quirks to find their way into an everyday shot.
With an expanded field of view and its ability to produce high quality images and capture minute detail, medium format photography has become the top choice of many photographers. Lomography is working hard to make sure that it keeps going with the continued production of medium format film and cameras. The current issue of German magazine FOTO HITS focuses on medium format photography. And with this rumble, we want to prove why medium format photography is king. Take your Diana F+, Holga 120, Lubitel 166+ or the new Lomo LC-A 120 and show us your best square shots!
Done shooting and want your films to be processed? We can process your colour and black & white 35mm, 120 or 110 films! Development, prints and scans are also included. (Service availability depends on your markets)
It's Tipstember! For this month, we will be awarding 25 fat piggies to every tipster article that gets published on the Lomography Magazine. You can share tips on composition, lighting, film experiments and camera modifications; or maybe techniques for shooting portraits, landscapes, still life and even wildlife! If you don't have tricks up your sleeve, however, you can still contribute to the Magazine and let your voice be heard. Here are some suggestions.
Those long, frosty, dark nights are finally behind us. It's time to dust of your Diana F+; wipe down your LC-A Wide and get shooting again! Join us for some fabulous workshops and events in Soho and come and visit us in March at the Birmingham NEC as part of The Photography Show 2015. Read on for the full line up.
You've shot tons of really fantastic film photos — why not turn them into analogue prints that you can proudly showcase in your home, studio or office? If you're not sure where to have them printed, try Analogue Prints — the perfect print service for analogue photographers. Lomographers in Austria, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain can take advantage of this awesome service right now!
Photography is not only an act of documentation or communication, it is also a way of seeing the world. The camera opens our eyes and lets us see what lies behind the obvious, and we start looking at things as potential subjects of a photograph. Every leak of light unveils secrets that talented photographers turn into a piece of art. Li Hui is one of those gifted artists. We talked to her about her work and her sensitive photographs that picture a wonderful vulnerability.
In the hands of those capable wielding it, art can be a powerful weapon. With it, for one, creation of fantastical realms far removed from the one we live in is entirely possible. Through collage making, Eugenia Loli builds such worlds that invite the audience not only to marvel at them but also, and most importantly, to see through the hodgepodge of images to find meaning and formulate interpretations.


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Hello everybody :-)
On the 21st of june, I went to the Parc La Fontaine in Montréal as they were celebrating the "journée de la lenteur", the "day of slowness" on this day where the sun takes its time and offers us our longest day.
So, I also took my time to marvel at nature and at the sun's beautiful light as it reflected in the park's lake.
"Light is the true nourishment for our inner life. Think of light every day; concentrate on it and imagine that it envelops you and penetrates you. Then, not only will you feel protected and sheltered from every harmful influence, but you will attract the beneficial powers of the cosmos. You will attract angels who will come to participate in your work and support you in your efforts. Imagine light bursting forth from you, spreading throughout space and penetrating the consciousness of all beings. No exercises are more effective or more powerful than those with the light. It is with light that you build your inner being." Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov
Good and beautiful light inspirations to all of you :-)
PS: The music is "The Return" by Cyril Morin.
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Review by Lynne: www.eatingideas.com
Copeland gin has launched its handcrafted naturally infused premium gin in Northern Ireland
An innovative crowdfunding campaign raised over £30,000 to get the project up and running. As a gin enthusiast, I was quick to get on board and made an investment. I have been closely watching developments ever since.
This artisan gin is handcrafted in Saintfield. Premium gin is infused with fresh, locally grown fruit and hand turned every few days. Two unique ginfusions have been created, Rhuberry (rhubarb and blackberry) and Raspberry & Mint
I felt a personal involvement when I rocked up to Stokers Halt in Belfast last night for the launch party and was excited to finally get to to sample the gin. Hoardes of people were there to join the fun , all anxious to try their first taste. There were four drinks options available, a Rhuberry G&T, a Fizzy Rascal, Raspberry & Mint G&T and the Raspberry & Mint Copeland Collins. With some pride, I checked out my name of the founders wall and truly felt part of the new brand along with many other supporters.
At 37.8% proof, Copeland gin packs quite a punch and I love the fresh fruity flavours, both as a simple G&T and as a cocktail. Whether you are a gin lover like me, or are simply looking for an alternative to your usual drink, you should give these a try. I reckon you will love then…

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The engine, transmission and brake system were identical in specification to the DV64 and the various improvements and updates were introduced in line with that model. For the DV66 range a slightly different cab was garage door opener springs as the suspension arrangement employed on this model gave an increased chassis frame height, which in turn made the cab sit higher. To achieve the correct wheel-to-wing clearance a cab with deeper side panels was used and the wings positioned some 2/2 in below the door step, as opposed to the standard cab, with the wing placed tight to the door step. The DV66 could also be supplied as a version suitable for drawbar trailer operation, in which guise they were usually fitted with an extra-large, 77-tube, five-row radiator in place of the standard, 39-tube, three-row unit.
These vehicles could be easily identified as having a nose, the grille standing some 2Ain proud of the cab front. 1954 saw the introduction of the final new model to emerge from the Sentinel works which was designated the DV66M and garage door opener springs as the medium six-wheeler. While retaining the deep chassis frame and six-cylinder engine of the heavy type, the rear bogie was identical to that of the light six-wheeler with four-spring suspension and single-axle drive. Two ratios were available 6V4:1 and 5/ă:1 which gave road speeds of 34mph and 40mph respectively.
A slightly shorter wheelbase of 16ft 9Řď was offered for all applications. With the introduction of this model the engine speed was increased to 1900rpm, raising the output to 123bhp. From late 1954 the entire range of both the four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines had the maximum governed speed increased to 1900rpm. The other mechanical details of the DV66M were identical to the DV66 with the exception that to reduce the linkage arrangement to the change speed lever and simplify the adaptation for right and left-hand drive, the David Brown 557 gearbox was mounted perpendicularly, giving a central line for the gearchange shaft from the vertical garage door opener springs turret. The original cab panels were so rotten none could be reused, so new ones had to be manufactured.

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Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Apr. 22 Authorities hanged a man in the volatile province of Sistan-va-Baluchistan, south-eastern Iran, a semi-official daily reported. Iran Focus
Tehran, Iran, Apr. 22 Authorities hanged a man in the volatile province of Sistan-va-Baluchistan, south-eastern Iran, a semi-official daily reported.
Ghader Radsar was hanged in a prison in the provincial capital of Zahedan on Thursday, the hard-line daily Kayhan wrote on Saturday.
Radsar had been charged with illegal drug possession, the report said.
Iranian authorities routinely execute dissidents on bogus charges such as armed robbery and drug smuggling.
Sistan-va-Baluchistan Province is home to Baluchis, a predominantly Sunni Muslim ethnic minority.
Iran has witnessed escalating unrest since 2006 in areas populated by Baluchis, who complain of discriminatory and repressive policies by the theocratic regime.
Since 2006, Iranian authorities have stepped up executions in the restive province in what many Baluchis believe is a response to a spate of attacks by dissidents on government and security officials.


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Genetic Signature of Tumor Cells Predicts Response to Chemotherapy Drug for Patients with Form of Ovarian Cancer
Researchers at Dana Farber have uncovered a biomarker found in high grade serous ovarian cancer cells (HGSOC) that reveal if the cancer cells are under high stress to replicate their DNA. Turns out that those cancer cells respond very well to gemcitabine treatment.
There were several other surprises for researchers in this study which is now in phase 3 of clinical trials. To read more about this form of precision medicine, follow this link.
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So what is it? As the name suggests, it is chemotherapy that has been heated to 42-43 degrees Celsius. It is given while in the OR immediately following cytoreductive surgery and is administered over approximately a 90 minute period. During that time, surgeons vigorously palpate the abdomen to ensure that the chemo is well spread throughout. It is heated because heated chemo has been shown to be better absorbed by the tissue. Given that the dose of chemo can be increased because it is not given through IV, there are very few side effects. The aim is to destroy remaining cancer cells that are too small to see.
There is an excellent article about the use of HIPEC published in 2020. You can read that article by following this link.


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After years of denials, the World Health Organization (WHO) is now admitting that mobile phones do cause cancer after all. It’s now official: Holding an active cell phone next to your head can give you brain tumors.
All of us who have been warning about this for years were, of course, blasted as “conspiracy theorists.” Yet again, it turns out we were absolutely right. Just as we’re right about the toxicity of fluoride in the water, aspartame in the diet soda and the dangerous side effects of GMOs in the food supply. The WHO remains at least ten years behind what holistic health advocates already know on a variety of subjects.
Read more about the WHO’s announcement that mobile phone use promotes brain tumors:
- Cell Phones and Cancer: Sorting Out the Facts (everydayhealth.com)
- Cell Phones and Your Health (socyberty.com)
- The Cellphone Panic (online.wsj.com)
- Cell-Phone Radiation Is ‘Carcinogenic,’ Say Experts. Now What? (healthland.time.com)
- Gupta: Cell phones, brain tumors and a wired earpiece (via The Chart) (techweev.com)
- Phones could cause cancer – WHO (heraldsun.com.au)


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Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Add about 1 tablespoon melted butter to an 8 x 8-inch pan (or a 9 x 9-inch). Using a basting brush (or a plastic baggie as a glove), spread the butter on the bottom and sides of the pan. Set aside the remaining butter. (These would also make wonderful muffins baked at 350ºF, but I'm not sure how many they would make.)
*Homemade Buttermilk Recipe: (including Dairy-Free):
Combine 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar + enough dairy-free or cow’s milk to make 1-1/4 cups.
When Using Coconut Oil:
I find that using a combination of about 75% coconut oil along with 25% full-fat coconut milk makes a better substitute for butter than coconut oil alone.
Replace each egg with 2 tablespoons liquid from a can of white beans (I like white kidney/cannellini beans) plus 1 tablespoon fat of choice (butter, bacon grease, coconut oil).
For Denser Cornbread:
Do not whisk air into the batter. Instead, use a large spoon to stir together. Use a glass baking dish instead of a metal baking pan. In addition, baking at a 350°F will prevent a fast rise, also creating a denser texture. Removing at least one of the above steps will create a denser cornbread. If you do all three (no whisk, no metal pan, and not baking at 400°F) will create a much heavier texture. When using a glass dish, definitely decrease the baking temperature to 350°F. This is standard practice when switching from metal to glass and vice versa. You may need to need to bake the cornbread longer though.


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US Civil War & Revolution News
Seattle police officers recently had fireworks thrown at them and even fires set in department buildings by rioters who allegedly cemented the doors shut around the same time, recently released information from police and video footage shows.
The Department of State under President Biden issued guidance to all "Diplomatic and Consular posts" encouraging official displays of support for Black Lives Matter (BLM) on the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder on May 25 and beyond, according to a new report.
Seattle officials planned to cede police station to BLM group, report saysIn the summer of 2020, as Seattle was beset by police protests, city officials seriously considered transferring the police department’s East Precinct building to the local chapter of Black Lives Matter, according to a Sunday report.
VA parent who survived Mao: Scholastic critical race indoctrination 'a replay' of Mao's 'cultural revolution'


The Navy will be experimenting with a variety of unmanned systems to better understand how these platforms could potentially contribute to naval operations, two Pacific Fleet public affairs officers confirmed to Inside Defense.
Lt. Janice Leister told Inside Defense the test, known as Integrated Battle Problem 21, will take place between April 19 and 26 off the coast of San Diego. IBP 21 comes just about one month after the Navy released its unmanned campaign framework on March 16, which seeks to integrate unmanned systems into naval and joint operations.
Commander Sean Robertson of the U.S. Third Fleet told Inside Defense that IBP 21 will integrate unmanned and manned systems "above the sea, on the sea and below the sea."
Robertson said IBP 21 will feature the MQ-9 Sea Guardian unmanned aerial vehicle, the MQ-8 Fire Scout UAV, the prototype medium displacement unmanned surface vessels Sea Hunter and Sea Hawk, the Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001), and other air, surface and submarine forces.
The Pacific Fleet's IBP 21 is a "major experiment," acting Assistant Navy Secretary for Research, Development and Acquisition Jay Stefany, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities (OPNAV N9) Vice Adm. James Kilby and Marine Corps Combat Development Command chief Lt. Gen. Eric Smith wrote in March 18 prepared joint testimony before the House Armed Services seapower and projection forces subcommittee.
Stefany, Kilby and Smith also wrote the experiment "will focus on maneuver in a contested space using manned/unmanned teaming in all domains."