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Take My Council, Please: Turning into Pumpkins after 10pm…
SPRINGFIELD—At its June 7 meeting last Monday, the City Council cut itself off. After some members had spent a third of their day in Council Zoom meetings—the body remains virtual for now—councilors agreed to execute the 10pm drop-dead rule. The provision had been added to the Council rules earlier this year in an attempt to encourage the body to focus and execute agendas efficiently.
A return to the Council chamber is unlikely before September, assuming the legislature waives Open Meeting Law requirements beyond June 15. That is the date Governor Charlie Baker’s emergency orders expire. Even so, the exhaustion virtual encounters engender is increasingly evident. This past Monday was particularly wearying for some councilors. Some held committee meetings before selecting Election Commissioner Gladys Oyola as the new city clerk and starting the regular meeting.
Another factor weighing on meetings of late has been the addition of permit hearings during regular agendas. The City Council has no inherent permit-granting authority under state law. Rather, state zoning law empowers municipalities to assign this power and in Springfield the Council assigned itself this task. Sitting, in effect, as an administrative agency and not a legislature, it votes to approve various permits.
This is an onerous process even without pandemics. However, the process takes even longer remotely and so permit hearings now occur during regular meetings in addition to during normal permit hearing meetings.
At this meeting were four permits, among them one for a medical facility on Cottage Street in the city’s Memorial Industrial Park. Named for the interwar-era golf course that once sat there the land now hosts many of the more modern manufacturing plants in the city.
However, not all tenants are manufacturers. Recovery Connection Centers of America (RCCA) seeks to open a treatment facility on Cottage Street. A neighbor of theirs would be a church. Many of the communicants pan RCCA’s plans. But RCCA has deep pockets as evidenced by the phalanx of attorneys and strategists it had on the call on its behalf. The facility would have any overnight accommodations.
There were not-so-subtle threats of litigation if the city did not approve the permit. In short, because addiction can be a recognized impairment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city’s alleged use of its zoning to discriminate could be the basis of a suit. Ultimately, watching the clock and the complexity of the matter, councilors opted to continue RCCA’s hearing on a 12-1 vote. Only Council President Marcus Williams dissented.
The other permits moved smoothly if not to completion. A Birnie Avenue trash-hauling permit passed unanimously. Meanwhile, a pet funeral home permit went to committee. A request to modify Balise’s East Columbus Avenue permit received Council approval.
The Council accepted the revenue & expenditure report. Comptroller Pat Burns told councilors that permit revenue was up over last April (peak pandemic).
An amendment to the city’s rules of the road went to committee. Receiving councilors greenlight were utility petitions for water & sewer on Barnum Street and fiber-optic service to Smith & Wesson along Roosevelt Avenue. They also approved a Verizon petition for commercial fiber-optic installation at Ranney & Johnson streets.
Councilors accepted a bevy of grants both large and small. Only two went to committee. One was the $83,952 Byrne JAG grant and the other was more than $6 million form the American Rescue Plan.
Many of the approved grants arrived from the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development. Among the funds were: $4.4 million for homelessness programs; over $3.9 million for the city’s annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant funding; more than $1.6 million for general housing programs; $727,000 for housing programs for those with AIDS; and nearly $334,000 for housing emergencies. Like CDBG, these grants were annual allocations.
Other grants the Council accepted were $400,000 from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission as part of a community mitigation grant; $250,000 from the Department of Public Health for overdose prevention, another $160,000 from DPH for problem gambling; and another $140,000 across two grants for senior programs.
Small grants councilors accepted went to the Health, Library and Police departments.
Councilors confirmed John Ramirez to the License Commission unanimously. While most mayoral appointments do not require Council confirmation, the License Commission is an exception as a part of a state scheme to regulate alcohol-serving establishments.
Having taken several weeks to review the agreement, the Council approved a temporary revision of the city’s relationship with the Parking Authority. The change harmonizes the arrangement with the terms of the city’s towing contract.
The Community Preservation Council’s annual budget received approval as did a $1 million bond for new police vehicles.
Councilors also agreed to move $734,000 to its account to pay for non-pension retirement expenses. Another $20,000 was transferred into the procurement budget for advertising. The source for both transfers was free cash.
Councilor opted to skip ahead on the agenda and give final approval to an ordinance adding Juneteenth (June 19) as an official municipal holiday. While the state had already ordered such a recognition—thereby bringing the city along—the ordinance had both symbolic and substantive value to ensure its observation in 2021. It passed without dissent. At-large councilor Tracye Whitfield, who had spearheaded the initiative, thanked her colleagues for their support.
The final item the Council reached was first step on an ordinance to ban the sale of gasoline to dirt bikes at service stations. Ward 8 Councilor Orlando Ramos, this bill’s lead sponsor, said he had spoken with officials from New Haven, who have a similar measure.
Ramos was careful to note that the bill is not a panacea. However, it could become a tool to reduce the use of off-road dirt bikes in the city, which produce considerable noise. First step passed without dissent.
By this point, the councilors who had been zooming for six or seven hours straight were spent. The invocation of the 10pm cutoff automatically continued two ordinances and a zoning amendment until the next meeting.
The same week as this meeting, the Massachusetts Senate approved an extension of remote meetings until April. This was well beyond what Baker had requested. The Senate President’s office did not respond to an inquiry as to why it went out this long. It seems the Springfield City Council will not wait that long for at least a hybrid return. In the Beforetimes, marathon meetings could certainly exhaust councilors. However, virtual hearings can become debilitating because it robs human interaction of essential nonverbal cues.
In virtual times, Council meetings have often exceeded the 10pm threshold, but councilors ignored it. When councilors walked the chamber, however, such lengthy meetings were far rarer. Perhaps the Council will, at the most, stick to its Labor Day return to 36 Court Street. It does not seem likely to take up the Senate’s invitation to wait until April, assuming the House and governor concur, barring a failure of the vaccines.

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According to reports, to celebrate nominations from ‘Natu Natu’ and other South Asian countries, Priyanka Chopra hosted a big party for the Oscars 2023 nominees ahead of the awards. Many famous faces attended the party including Bollywood’s dimple girl Preity Zinta. The actress is settled in the US with her husband Gene Lovegood and twin children. She was upbeat and excited to meet and greet the Oscar nominees. He even posed for a great picture with Jr NTR, Jacqueline Fernandez and other South Asian actors.
Sharing the pictures on her social media, Preeti wrote- ‘Many congratulations to all the nominees of the Oscars we met last night. My fingers are crossed for all of you guys… Thank you @priyankachopra and @anjula_acharia for bringing together the artistic community from South Asia and celebrating each other’s achievements. It was such a fun evening.”
Sharing a few more pictures with the beautiful ladies from the gala, Preity wrote – “From meeting old friends to making new ones, last night was so special. There is nothing more sexy and beautiful than an independent, powerful and talented woman. Here’s a look at all the beautiful ladies who are in these photos and who were at the party. I chatted, joked and got completely silly with most of them and loved every bit of it, because real women don’t compete with each other – they support and empower each other. Let’s cook and have fun together 💕”

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Well that paints a pretty picture doesn’t? You’re probably wondering why I hang out with the likes of ‘these’ people. That would be a valid reaction. Why are ‘these’ people my friends?
When I gave up my life in Canada, I said goodbye to all my ‘normal-ish’ friends. I didn’t know what to expect in Guatemala. Would I make friends easily? Will there be people like me? Will I find a new bestie?
I had a million questions. To be honest, I was kinda scared. What if no one gets me and I don’t make any friends at all? Or what if all the people I meet are nutjobs and I won’t like any of them?
It’s hard to make new friends. It’s hard to trust people too.
But before I continue I should probably clarify a few things:
- I’m not an alcoholic, never was and hardly drink
- I’m not a drug addict though about 35 yrs or so ago I was
- I’m not a coke head though I did spend a year doing it every weekend (those days are behind me now), and
- I’m not perfect
So what did I find?
Well first of all, I didn’t find anyone like me. And that’s totally ok. I’m pretty sure the world can only handle one iva anyway 😁 What I did find was a melting pot of people from all around the world, who, kinda like me, were seeking freedom and an easy stress free life.
I found alcoholics, pill poppers, coke heads and drug addicts. A few of ‘these’ people are my very best friends.
I found that I can trust these people with my life and that no matter what happens, they will be right there beside me to help.
I found that I could totally be myself, not have to hide behind some facade, and they loved me anyway.
I found that these are some of the most helpful people I’ve ever known in my life.
I found that people are people, no matter how broken we are or what our stories are.
I found a unique camaraderie that I’ve never had before.
You become who you hang with the most
There’s a quote that goes something like this:
You are the average of 5 people you hang around with most.
I disagree with this statement so much it’s not even funny. I wrote about my argument with this here:
I’m not the average of the 5 people I hang around with the most. Not even fucking close. I am totally cut from a different cloth and I will never be the average of anybody or anything.
I live a completely different life than my friends. 99% of them are retired or on disability and have come down here to live an easy affordable life. I still work 6 days a week! My work is my life. Their retirement is their life.
I have goals and dreams and visions. They just want to chill out, get drunk, smoke weed, snort coke, whatever. You do your thing, dude. Such opposites but we all have a common theme.
And that’s what we all found down here. The friendship part is a bonus.
I join my friends once a week for tequila shots, weed smoking and fun. This is my escape from the real world of work, work and more work. These people take my mind off of the daily stress and frustration that sometimes comes from blogging and trying to master SEO and WordPress.
With ‘these’ people I can let loose and be iva. Not the online self help guru iva, but the one who needs to decompress and chill the fuck out. Without judgement.
‘These’ people are my friends and I wouldn’t have it any other way. ❤
I love you ❤
Peace and Love
xo iva xo

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The ForkLift is one of Yakima's most versatile fork-mounted roof racks. It boasts square, round and direct-to-factory crossbar capability right out of the box. It also features quick and easy tool-free installation, a sleek design and a smooth, automotive finish that looks great on any car. The easy-to-adjust sliding wheel tray makes positioning the rear wheel a snap and it’s compatible with most disc brakes.
Go BigStack to go big! Mount up to 4 boats on your roof, or use that room for other gear for a multi-sport adventure. HullGuard padding keeps your boats safe and universal mounts fit nearly any shape crossbar. - Folds when not in use for better aerodynamics - Tool-free installation Fits Yakima round, square, factory, and aerodynamic bars - Top-of-the-line Hullguard padding keeps your boat protected during transport - SteelCore construction uses a steel tube frame for superior strength - Integrated ramp system makes it painless to load your boat - Includes Heavy-Duty Straps and Bow/Stern Tie-Downs Integrated bottle opener - SKS Locks sold separately - Minimum crossbar spreads of 24 inches\u001D or more
A versatile, horizontal kayak carrier with large cushioned, flexible pads that conform to a large range of hull shapes as well as SUPs. - Protects the hull with large, flexible, cushioned pads - Fits a variety of Thule rack systems, round bars and most factory racks due to T-Track and FlipFit brackets - Accommodates kayaks and SUPs up to 36 in/90 cm wide and 85 lbs/40 kg - Easily secure the kayak or SUP using the center load straps with car-protective buckle bumpers and QuickDraw bow and stern tie-downs - Can carry a variety of hull shapes as well as SUPs with two independent pivoting saddles with angle-setting lever
Step up to the completely new Yakima bar. Thoroughly wind tunnel tested, the black JetStream’s JetFlow design is exceptionally aerodynamic, incredibly strong, lightweight, and really quiet on the move. The root of a modern rack system, it carries a lot and looks good doing it. - Wind tunnel tested JetFlow™ teardrop shape is strong, quiet and exceptionally aerodynamic - Seamless extruded aluminum construction is light, strong and sleek - JetTruss™ internal support engineering adds serious strength - Materials and construction create a durable bar designed for years of use - T-slot with SmartFill™ push-down infill for easy mount attachment and efficient airflow - JetStream Black - powder-coated alloy finish and high-gloss polymer end caps - JetStream Silver - clear anodized alloy finish and high-gloss polymer end caps - Available in 3 sizes; SM (50”), MD (60”) and LG (70”)
Thule's AeroBlade Edge (Flush Mount) is an integrated foot/load bar with a low-profile, aerodynamic design for vehicles without a factory rack. The AeroBlade bars use BoxBeam construction, making them some of the strongest load bars on the market with a capacity of up to 165 pounds. In addition to their wing-like shape, the AeroBlades sport a textured surface that greatly improves wind flow so you get drastically reduced noise and much better gas mileage. These flush-mount feet will need a fit kit for your specific vehicle (sold separately).
Whether you're headed out for the weekend or a coast-to-coast odyssey, Thule's Outbound is the perfect travel companion. This soft-sided, weather-resistant rooftop accessory is spacious enough to carry your entire family's vacation gear, and tough enough to protect it out there on the open road. The laminate material is rugged and highly weather resistant, and the padded base protects your car's finish. Heavy-duty, double-stitched straps attach the cargo bag to your roof-rack crossbars or raised factory rails. Twin compression straps keep the load stable, minimize abrasion and noise, and improve aerodynamics. When you've gotten back home, the Interstate folds down for compact storage.
Yakima's new premium fork mount, the low-profile HighSpeed, is streamlined, strong, and versatile. It easily transports mountain, road, and fat-tire bikes and fits both quick release and thru axles. Bikes are secured using the new and easy-to-use TorqueRight knob for a precise and stronghold. The sleek and stylish HighSpeed tray is designed for maximum hatch clearance. Optional SKS Locks (2) can be added to secure your bike and the mount to your vehicle. - Securely carries a variety of bikes including road, mountain and up to 5” fat-tire bikes. - Seamlessly carries both quick release (9 mm) and thru axle bikes (12 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm). - New TorqueRight knob quickly and easily secures the bike with precision. - Sleek, low profile tray minimizes hatch interference and accomodates tires up to 5” wide. - Tool-free, universal mounting hardware fits most roof racks - Easily convert to integrate with T-Slot crossbars with the addition of a SmarT-Slot Kit (sold separately). - Add SKS Locks (2) to the included TailWhip cable to secure your bike and mount to your roof rack (sold separately). - Carry quick release 9 x 135 mm fat bike with the Optional Fat Bike Adapter Kit(sold separately). TECHNICAL SPECS - Weight: 20.00 lbs - Dimensions: L 22.00” x W 22.00” x H 5.00”
- Sold in pairs-combine them with rollers or saddles for a custom set-up - Flexible saddle shape conforms to boat hull for secure full contact cradling - Felt padded cradles protect hulls and are shaped for easy loading - Tool free install to any cross bar - Locks to base with SKS lock Cores for added security (sold separately) - Premium HeavyDuty strap and bow/stern tie down included - Capacity: 1 kayak 80lbs (when used with another pair of saddles or rollers)
The FatCat EVO is Yakima's sleekest, quietest, and sweetest ski & snowboard mount. It is wide enough to carry four pairs of powder skis – up to 136mm at the tip – or two snowboards. FatCat EVO mounts tool-free on virtually any roof rack. SKS locks are built in for added security, and the silver anodized aluminum finish looks awesome on your roof. For T-Slot crossbars, add the SmarT-Slot Kit 2 for a super sleek setup (sold separately). Product Details - Easily carries four pair of skis – up to 136 mm wide at the tip - or two snowboards - Aerodynamic design delivers a quiet ride and streamlined good looks - Universal mounting system works with round, square, factory, and most aerodynamic roof racks - Integrated SkiLift provides clearance for tall bindings - DoubleJoint hinge expands for easy use with thick skis and boards - Large button makes it easy to open with gloves or mittens on - Sleek mirror black finish looks great on your roof - Integrated SKS (Same Key System) locks included - Compatible with T-slot crossbars – just add Yakima's SmarT-Slot Kit 2 (sold separately) Technical Specs - Weight: 10.00 lbs - Dimensions: L 30.50in x W 3.75in x H 5.25in
-Extends the Mini Skinny by 14" -Integrated 9mm Fork Mount -Retains 50% of usable crossbar space -Locking roof bar mounts -Basket comes fully assembled
Yakima's Q Stretch Kit enables installation of a rack system on 2-door cars or cars with short roofs. It increases the stability of your rack and gear which means you can safely carry more equipment. It works with Q Towers.
Innovative kayak carrier that is safe, stylish, easy to use, and integrates seamlessly with Thule roof rack systems. Features - Quickly raise or fold when not in use using the convenient front release handle - Easily manage load straps while strapping down the kayak using the integrated StrapCatch - Kayaks are protected during transit due to the durable and soft rubber padding - Theft resistant design keeps carrier securely attached to load bars (locks included) - Easy to install directly into the Thule WingBar Evo or AeroBlade T-track, or around Thule SquareBar via the integrated, tool-free mounting hardware (SquareBar requires an adapter) Technical specifications - Load capacity: 75 lb - Dimensions: 18 x 8 x 17.5 in - Weight: 15.2 lb - Rubber cover for strap buckle - Lockable - One Key System compatible Fits the following Thule crossbars: - WingBar Evo - AeroBlade Edge - AeroBlade - SquareBar (Adapter/s required: Thule SquareBar Adapter 4-pack) - ProBar - Xsporter Pro
Yakima's vehicle-specific Q Clips are required to mount Yakima Q-Towers to your car. One end of the Q Clip attaches to the Tower and the other end attaches to your vehicle's door frame when you fasten your roof rack. Plus, they're coated to protect your vehicle's finish. Select the right model Q Clip for your vehicle using Yakima's rack configurator.
Thule's AeroBlade Edge is an integrated foot/load bar with a low-profile, aerodynamic design for vehicles with a factory roof rack. The AeroBlade bars use BoxBeam construction, making them some of the strongest load bars on the market with a capacity of up to 165 pounds. In addition to their wing-like shape, the AeroBlades sport a textured surface that greatly improves wind flow so you get drastically reduced noise and much better gas mileage. The feet fit your vehicle's roof rails without a fit kit and they're T-track compatible as well.
Yakima's LoadStop brackets prevent your loads from shifting side to side, without having to stuff a whole bunch of folded-up blankets onto your roof. FEATURES: - Carries ladders and lumber with sturdy L-shaped brackets - Safely holds loads by preventing lateral shifts with grippy ribbed surface - Holds thicker, taller loads with a higher vertical edge - Compatible with Yakima crossbars only - Works well when paired with Heavy Duty Straps (sold separately) - Set of 4 brackets
The Thule Circuit Fork Mount low-profile carrier is designed for those looking for security, convenience and aerodynamic styling. - AeroHead low-profile reinforced head combines aerodynamics, durability and style - SecureSkewer for fast loading and security w/ Thule’s One-Key lock cylinder (sold separately) - Tool-Free universal mounting makes it simple and easy to install - Integrated wheel cradle high-wall design provides protection and perfect fit beneath your wheel - Low profile aluminum tray made from corrosion-resistant aluminum to withstand the elements - Ratcheting wheel strap quickly secures back wheel to tray - Fits most factory supplied rack systems - Works with 15mm, 20mm and lefty forks with adapter (sold separately)
$165.00 - $185.00
Combining modern aerodynamics with old-school muscle, the new CoreBar is the first aero bar built with roll-formed steel’s strength, utility and durability. The JetFlow design is wind-tunnel tested to reduce drag for less wind noise and better fuel economy, and the galvanized steel delivers proven load-bearing performance. - Wind tunnel tested JetFlow teardrop shape is strong, quiet and exceptionally aerodynamic - Roll-formed galvanized steel holds the load - Sleek aerodynamic design looks awesome on your car’s roof - Vinyl wrapped for durability and corrosion resistance - Includes CoreBar SL Adapter to integrate with all StreamLine System Towers - Available in 4 sizes: SM (50”),MD (60”), LG (70”) and XL (80”)
Make carrying your boat highway safe with these bow/stern tie downs. Forget about tying knots, these tie downs feature handy ratchet pulleys that are easy to use and are corrosion resistant. Theyre also great for securing non-nautical loads like ladders or lumber. - Secures the bow and stern of any boat - Best in class corrosion resistance - Clear plastic tubes protect your vehicle from damage
Maximize your kayak carrying ability with The stacker. It can hold up to 4 kayaks stacked on their side taking up the least amount of roof space. - Fold-down steel design with non-scratch outer coating - Quick on/off hardware ensures fast installation and removal - Optimally sized carrier leaves roof space for other Thule accessories - Carries up to 4 kayaks and requires 1 to 2 people to load and unload them - Includes straps to transport 2 kayaks - 1 to 4 carriers per vehicle - Accommodates kayaks up to 36” wide and 75 lbs - Requires Thule rack systems crossbars, round bars or factory racks (sold separately) - Primary watercraft: Kayak
On your next roadtrip, free up a little space inside your car with Thule's Interstate rooftop cargo bag. This soft-sided, weather-resistant rooftop accessory is spacious enough to carry your entire family's vacation gear, and tough enough to protect it out there on the open road. The double-coated laminate material is rugged and the padded base protects your car's finish. Heavy-duty, double-stitched straps attach the cargo bag to your roof-rack crossbars or raised factory rails. Twin compression straps keep the load stable, minimize abrasion and noise, and improve aerodynamics. When you've gotten back home the Interstate folds down for compact storage.
Thule's Foot Packs are the "feet" that attach to your vehicle's roof and allow you to add Thule square crossbars. The feet mount without tools, are vinyl-coated to protect your vehicle, and are engineered to hold fast under all conditions. They have wide bases for excellent support no matter how much gear you carry, and most are sealed from the elements to protect the internal mechanism.
$199.95 - $219.99
RockyMount's Brass Knuckles rack gets your bike from point A to point B with the minimum of hassle and the maximum of security. The aluminum arm uses finely indexed ratcheting to hold front bike wheels from 20- to 29-inches with widths from skinny road tires to fat DH monsters. Form-fitting mounting hardware plays nicely with almost any roof-mounted bars: round, square, or aero. When your bike isn't on the roof, the arm folds down for an extremely low profile for minimal wind noise and maximum gas mileage. For extra security, you can lock the bike to the rack and the rack to your car with lock cores (sold separately).
$63.00 - $126.00
Yakima's vehicle-specific Landing Pads are required to mount Yakima Control Towers to your car. One end of the Landing Pad attaches to the Tower and the other end attaches to your vehicle's factory track system. They also have rubber bottoms to protect your vehicle's finish. Select the right model Landing Pad for your vehicle using the Yakima fit configurator.
Thule’s UpRide is a universal upright bike rack with no frame contact, providing fast and secure mounting and maximum frame protection. - Ratcheting wheel strap quickly secures back wheel to tray - Maximum bike weight up to 20 kg. - No bike frame contact is made as the hook securely grabs the front wheel Suitable for bikes with carbon frames - Versatile design accommodates bikes with non-traditional frame designs, rear suspension, and bottle cages - Simple interface for switching carrier from one side of your car to the other - Fits most 20–29” wheel bicycles with tires up to 3" wide (up to 5” with Thule UpRide Fatbike Adapter, sold separately) - Locks the bike to the bike rack and the bike rack to the vehicle (locks sold separately)
Versatile water sport carrier that can transport either kayaks or stand-up paddle boards with one system. Features - Multiple ways to carry: Single kayak in J-style or saddle configuration, two kayaks in stacker mode and up to two SUPs in saddle mode - Maximum protection of kayaks and stand-up paddle boards thanks to the thick rubber saddles and padded upright - Easily manage load straps while strapping down the kayaks using the integrated StrapCatch (two sets of load straps with BuckleBumpers and bow and stern tie downs included) - Quickly folds down flat when not in use for better aerodynamics - Fits all rack systems with the universal mounting hardware and quick to install with no tools required - Accommodates kayaks up to 36" wide and a maximum kayak weight of 130 lbs Technical specifications - Load capacity: 130 lb - Dimensions: 32 x 7 x 19 in - Weight: 20 lb - Rubber cover for strap buckle - Length of straps: 2x15' Fits the following Thule crossbars: - WingBar Evo - AeroBlade Edge - AeroBlade - SquareBar - ProBar
Thule's Load Bars are a rock solid rack solution that come in 4 different widths to fit a huge range of vehicles.
Transport you kayak safely with these custom designed saddles that conform to the most popular hull shapes. - Integrated rubber pads protect the hull and help hold the kayak in place for transportation - Carries 1 kayak and requires 1 person to load and unload - Includes all straps to transport 1 kayak - Accommodates kayaks up to 36” wide and 75 lbs - Requires Thule rack systems crossbars, round bars or factory racks (sold separately) - Primary watercraft: Kayak
Telescoping-width SUP and surfboard carrier with built-in board protection and universal roof-rack compatibility. - Exclusive telescoping design delivers a custom fit for board widths up to 34" wide - Dual loading design allows for transport of up to two boards with maximum stability. - Strong, durable load straps with adjustable wrap-around padding on straps protect board from strap abrasion - Cushioned weather-resistant base padding protects both SUP and surfboards during transit - FlipFit bracket fits all Thule Rack Systems, round bars and most factory racks with single reversible mounting bracket
Versatile, adaptable, and super low-maintenance, the JayLow provides maximum loading and minimal fuss. Carry one boat in cradle position, or two boats in stacker position. Carry 1 boat in J-cradle position or 2 boats in vertical, stacker position - Fully assembled out of the box - Tool-free installation Fits Yakima round, square, factory, or aerodynamic bars - Adjust the upright position with the easy-to-use integrated cam lever - Folds flat when not in use - Includes Heavy-Duty Straps and Bow/Stern Tie-Downs - SKS Locks sold separately - Supports one boat up to 80 lb or two boats with combined weight of 110 lbs or less - Minimum crossbar spreads of 24\u001D inches or more
Thule's AeroBlade Load Bars are the strong, silent type. Using a sophisticated BoxBeam construction, they're some of the strongest load bars on the market with a capacity of up to 165 pounds. That's the strong, now for the silent: In addition to their wing-like shape, the AeroBlades sport a textured surface that greatly improves wind flow so you get drastically reduced noise and much better gas mileage. The bars are easy to use, too, thanks to Thule's SmartSlide sytem that makes installation hassle free and their SwingBlade technology that allows full access to the T-slot for easy accessory additions.
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As US sanctions continue to bite, the Iranian regime’s proposed state budget for the coming year points to a 3.7 per cent decline in revenues in rial terms which as usual has been diminuend.
The budget bill — proposed by regime’s president Rouhani on Tuesday, but yet to be approved by regime’s parliament — estimates 2,086tn rials in revenues for the next Iranian fiscal year — down from the 2,161tn rials forecast for mid-March when the financial year ends.
“This budget is drafted based on the impact of sanctions while the economy will definitely shrink next year,” said one economic analyst. “The government has not only taken the current sanctions into consideration but is preparing for tougher sanctions to come.”
In the budget bill, the regime forecasts tax earnings of 1,535tn and oil, gas and electricity sales of 1,426tn rials, but economic unproductivity is expected to hit tax revenues while the decline in global oil prices is likely add to the pressure.
Iran’s economy has wriggled since US president Donald Trump pulled out of the 2015 nuclear accord in May and re-imposed sanctions, including restrictions on oil sales — the country’s lifeline.
The rial, the national currency, has depreciated by more than 50 per cent this year while year-on-year food prices have increased by about 60 per cent, according to the Central Bank of Iran.
The total budget amounts to 4,786tn rials ($113.9bn according to the official parity rate against the US dollar and $43.5bn based on the open market rate) for the next Iranian year. This includes income from sectors which are doubted to be fulfilled such as privatization of some state-run companies. A deficit of 1,120tn rials is forecast but analysts believe the figure could rise much higher.
The Iranian regime insists on its foreign and defense policies of exporting terrorism and extremism and meddling in the internal affairs of the neighboring countries despite rising dissatisfaction over high living costs and bankrupt economy.
The price of basic foodstuffs has almost doubled in recent weeks, fueling public anger that the regime has little control over prices and leading to protests by factory workers, labourers and the retire, and almost all walks of the Iranian society, the overall trend points to a grim outlook for the ailing religious dictatorship in a near future.


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Varsity Bar and Burgers in Perth commissioned Ego to make a series of instagram and online videos, remixing their menu as well as promoting their good pals at Perth’s Street Roller Hockey League.
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Topic: Maria Clemm
A concise new biography marks the 200th birthday of Edgar Allen Poe.
01/21/2009 12:00 am
It’s the bicentennial of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe, creator of the detective yarn. Where better than the city of idiosyncrasy – Baltimore – to celebrate?
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|WAT MONTHOP 3 (วัดมณฑป)
|Wat Monthop or the Monastery of the Spired Building was once located northwest
of the main island, situated strategically within the defensive Khlong Maha Nak canal
system, just south of Wat Lan Pho. Unfortunately, no traces are visible above the
ground. Some older local fisherman claim to remember seeing it as a child, but they point
out that its remains are currently underwater.
This former monastery - or whatever was left of it after the Burmese invasion of 1767 –
disappeared partially due to modern urbanization. With the construction of Highway
#309 and other modern roads, the area’s interlocking system of canals was permanently
blocked. A reservoir was also established just south of Wat Phukhao Tong, which
further altered the geographic landscape. Meanwhile, seasonal flooding prevailed. All
these factors have contributed to Wat Monthop’s demise.
There is very little known about the history of this monastery. It does not appear on
Phraya Boran Rachathanin’s map in 1926 and is first mentioned on a Fine Arts
Department map in 1993. Charnvit Kasetsiri and Michael Wright point out that a Lao
settlement was located in this area. The war captives trapped and sold birds that were
later released for merit .
 Discovering Ayutthaya - Charnvit Kasetsiri & Michael Wright (2007) - Toyota
Thailand Foundation - page 139.
After a reconnaissance in Phukhao Thong sub-district mid May 2009, the location of
Wat Monthop (mondop or mandapa) was found. There are no traces remaining of the
former monastery, with exception of a small brick mound.
Locals built on the spot a commemoration sala. In the sala sits a Buddha in the
Bhumisparsa hand gesture also called "Victory over Mara" mudra. The image comes
from the opposite temple, Wat Phanom Yong. Some pieces of Buddha images
discovered on the spot were deposited in the sala.
The site is located in Geo Coord: 14° 21' 47.97" N, 100° 32' 58.01" E.
|Text by Ken May - April 2009
|Text, maps & photographs by Tricky Vandenberg - May 2009
Updated January 2015
|(Sala on brick mound)
|(Buddha image in the sala)
|(Detail of a 1993 Fine Arts Department map -
Courtesy Khun Supot Prommanot, Director of the 3th
Regional Office of Fine Arts)

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17th June 2023 at 06:46 in reply to: Downgrade J to Y (no PE)Omegaman
If you get downgraded do you still get the original tier points or are they downgraded as well?8th May 2023 at 08:24 in reply to: How early can you get into the First Wing before flying?Omegaman
Does the same apply to GC as a Silver member?
I’m sure it does, we checked in 7hrs before our flight due to hotel check out times on Saturday and visited all 3 lounges.22nd March 2023 at 12:42 in reply to: Adding positioning flight to companion redemption from MadridOmegaman
I’ve done pretty much what u are trying to do.
Booked return Madrid to Santiago on iberia using 2-4-1 (400 pounds and 75000 all in off peak)
Separate reward flight saver from UKto madrid for 1 pounds. And I know I’ll have to collect bags and check them in.
As for the return, it’s probably cheaper to get a cash ticket.
I guess in theory I could add a reward return leg to voucher, but with cash flights as little as 35 quid for one way from madrid to the UK it’s not worth it for me,(I am BA silver) when factoring in tier points and avios on cash ticket.
Sorry to jump in but are those flights business or economy ? I’m looking at doing something similar
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It may only be showing flights via London because the IB has no business availability. If you start in a Spanish city other than Madrid, you may find better availability. Recent successes for booking flights otherwise full from Madrid to Mexico City, Montevideo and Buenos Aires were A Coruña, Ibiza and Bilbao.
Is there an easy way to find availability ?14th January 2023 at 12:21 in reply to: BA Amex companion voucherOmegaman
£10k is roughly were we are up to. I’ll look into changing it.
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Thanks for the reply. I didn’t realise the free card was only economy. Maybe we should have read the small print…😊1st January 2023 at 10:52 in reply to: BA Holidays – Bangkok Airways tier points ?Omegaman
Thanks for the reply. I wasn’t sure, especially as it’s a BA holiday. I was hoping for the double tier points on the second leg as well as the first. Might have to see what else is available.12th December 2022 at 09:39 in reply to: Upgrade questionOmegaman
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I just had my silver renewed with 380 avois last week. Not sure of the finer details but I definitely got an email a few months back stating it wouldn’t mention it on the app but I would get it.27th June 2022 at 06:45 in reply to: Iberia not recognising BA silver status on bookingOmegaman
@VickyTM – just tested on my booking. So what I did:
1. Login to Iberia MMB (make sure my FF number is correct)
2. Go to select seats – it’s quoting me £11 per person, it’s 2 of us so the total is £22, choose my preferred seats and click Confirm. Now the change is in the “basket” pending the payment.
3. I just close the browser – login back to IB MMB and I can see the new seats confirmed – behold Iberia’s IT. This was an IB flight booked via BA, but I’m pretty sure I did the same steps back in April when I had pure IB booking.
Hope it helps and works for you too.
I did the same thing a couple of weeks ago. Worked for me, booked the exit seats.18th June 2022 at 20:35 in reply to: Reward flight tax ?Omegaman
Ok maybe there wasn’t a free flight but I’m sure there was a cheaper one with more points. We paid around 90,000 plus £500 for two of us.18th June 2022 at 19:33 in reply to: Reward flight tax ?Omegaman
Booked it, Heathrow to Cape Town. £250 each ( we didn’t have the points for a free flight ). Only in WT but not complaining. Think it was classed as a “Reward flight saver”11th June 2022 at 08:03 in reply to: Lon-Doh with BAOmegaman
We’ve just had our Qatar flight changed to BA in September to LGW. Hopefully they will be flying then ?22nd May 2022 at 19:02 in reply to: Who gets the points ?Omegaman
Thanks for the replies. I will make sure we book all future hotels in the same name then.24th March 2022 at 21:20 in reply to: Doha loungeOmegaman
Just to update, we have arrived at Doha and got directed to silver lounge south near gate B1. Looks quite new. A lot better than Gatwick this morning.
Nice upgrade on the BA flight to WTP was a nice bonus…😊23rd March 2022 at 06:17 in reply to: Can’t check in online for flight tomorrow to Phuket via DohaOmegaman
We land at 12:35, hopefully have them back in time for the evening.
Thanks for the reply22nd March 2022 at 19:06 in reply to: Can’t check in online for flight tomorrow to Phuket via DohaOmegaman
Just wondering how quickly you got your results after arriving. Did the hotel make you stay in your room until you got the all clear ?22nd March 2022 at 05:53 in reply to: Can’t check in online for flight tomorrow to Phuket via DohaOmegaman
I might be wrong but I think it’s down to covid paperwork. The airline need to check it personally before check in.
Hope that’s all it is, me and my wife are taking the same route on Thursday.21st March 2022 at 05:42 in reply to: Doha loungeOmegaman
Thanks for the reply. Very mixed reviews recently hopefully we catch it at a quiet time.6th February 2022 at 07:01 in reply to: Spain entry rulesOmegaman
The 270 day vaccination is important. Most people will need to have had a booster jab.6th February 2022 at 06:53 in reply to: Extensions – not yet processed?Omegaman
Is this the last of the extensions do we think ? I just missed the date on the last one.
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MANILA, Jan 5 (Mabuhay) –Infectious disease expert Dr. Edsel Salvana on Wednesday reminded the public that the Omicron variant is still deadly amid reports that it is less fatal compared to other COVID-19 variants.
Salvana, who is also an adviser for the Department of Health, said Omicron might be less deadly compared to the Delta variant but still can cause death among vulnerable and unvaccinated populations.
“It’s only about one-thirds less likely na mag-cause ng severe disease na kakailanganin ng ospital pero hindi ibig sabihin na zero na ‘yun. Puwede pa rin mamatay lalo na yung vulnerable population at hindi pa bakunado,” he said.
On Monday, Health Undersecretary Leopoldo Vega said the Omicron variant could be dominant in the country in the next three to four weeks.
“I think in about three to four weeks, as predicted, the Omicron will be dominant in terms of 50% to 90% of the cases, overtaking the Delta virus. But the Delta virus is definitely still around with us,” Vega said.
Meanwhile, Salvana advised the public to have a two -week interval between vaccine shots for influenza and COVID-19.
He said they should be administered in separate periods to better document what shot is causing a possible adverse effect since most COVID-19 vaccines only have emergency use authorization.
Earlier, Salvana downplayed concerns that the flurona (flu and coronavirus) infection is a “major breakdown of one’s immunity.”
According to him, it was an “unfortunate confluence of events” if a person was exposed to two pathogens. He pointed out that it was not unusual to see coinfection in these cases. (MNS)

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The Key Club is a nationwide organization that focuses on community service and other service events.
On Dec. 22 and 28, the CVHS chapter of Key Club carolled outside of Safeway on Castro Valley Boulevard, asking for donations and wishing everyone happy holidays. They braved the cold and rejections because the cause was more important.
Every donation that was collected was saved and sent to the Salvation Army. While they stood out there for hours they raised a lot of money. The club had two hour shifts with four to five people per shift, with some extra people for a couple of shifts. They stood out there from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They even left some donations themselves.
The charity was extremely grateful and club members were proud of what they had done. They enjoyed making the holidays a little brighter for everyone that needed the extra support.
“We were so glad to see that we even had extra people showing up to carol,” exclaimed club president Sarah Chen.
She was so glad that she could get her club to participate in such an amazing and giving task. Needless to say, everyone who was involved in this wonderful and giving fundraiser benefited greatly.


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ORLANDO, Fla. – Encouraging people to get tested and know their HIV status can help them stay healthy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
National HIV Testing Day was first observed 27 years ago on Jun 27, 1995, and getting tested is an act of self-care.
HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system and can lead to the disease AIDS if left untreated, according to the CDC.
The virus is spread by contact with certain bodily fluids of a person with HIV. This is most common during unprotected sex or sharing injection drug equipment, according to HIV.gov.
HIV is an epidemic in the United States, and about 1.2 million people in the country had HIV by the end of 2019, according to the CDC. There were 113,621 people in Florida with diagnosed HIV that year.
Here are five places in Orlando that offer free HIV testing:
The Center Orlando
The Center Orlando is a nonprofit organization that promotes and empowers the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. The organization offers free HIV testing at the Health & Human Services Building on 1200 Hillcrest St., Suite 102. No appointment is needed, and you must be 13 years or older.
Hope and Help
This nonprofit health organization and medical center has a mission to end the HIV epidemic in Florida through health education, prevention, testing and treatment. Free HIV testing is available to everyone, and the center also offers testing for Hepatitis C and syphilis. The organization’s east Orlando location is on 4122 Metric Dr.
Miracle of Love
Free confidential HIV testing is offered at this nonprofit’s Stafford House on 711 Seminole Ave. without an appointment needed. Tests are offered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
University of Central Florida
The university’s Wellness and Health Promotion Services offers free HIV testing to anyone in the Orlando community. UCF offers the testing Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with an appointment needed.
CAN Community Health
This private nonprofit organization owns and operates 34 medical clinics, and it offers free rapid and home HIV tests. The clinic on 1301 W. Colonial Dr. is open Monday through Friday.


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UBC Theses and Dissertations
The general anti-avoidance rule: has it changed the face of tax avoidance? Tremblay, Janie
Since time immemorial, there has been a (continual) duel between the taxing authorities and taxpayers. In Canada, this duel between Revenue Canada and taxpayers has become even more fierce over the past fifteen years. As a result, the Minister of Finance enacted the General Anti-Avoidance Rule ("GAAR") (section 245 of the Income Tax Act) which officially came into force on September 13, 1988. GAAR is intended to limit the boundaries of acceptable tax avoidance, but in a climate in which the ability to reduce taxes by use of tax avoidance schemes is a source of great pride, the far reaching scope and uncertain application of GAAR make it the most controversial section of the Act. These features also make GAAR the most promising tool by which to curtail tax avoidance. Accordingly, the purpose of this thesis is to assess whether or not GAAR has changed the face of tax avoidance, and if so, how? In addressing this issue, the thesis takes the reader through a step by step analysis of GAAR's genesis. It starts with a review of former subsection 245(1) and the judicial antiavoidance doctrines existing prior to GAAR. This is followed by an analysis of the policy turmoil, having fairness as its core issue, which led to the rule. The conclusion will include an assessment of the final product. This step by step analysis enables the reader to understand the shortcomings of the pre-GAAR methods of dealing with tax avoidance and, subsequently, GAAR's potential. However, as all judicial decisions relating to GAAR are pending, inference from the principles established in recent tax avoidance decisions will be the basis for assessing GAAR's potential to circumscribe effectively tax avoidance. Despite the lack of case law interpreting GAAR, this thesis suggests that current judicial trends reveal that GAAR's success is subject to the somewhat aleatoric judicial system of a society which encourages tax avoidance. It is submitted that, in the end, GAAR has not changed the face of tax avoidance; it has simply modified the way taxpayers may reduce their tax liability and limited the class of people who can avail themselves of the benefits of tax avoidance. Certainly, GAAR does not contribute to the government's espoused policy of fairness in taxation.
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17 July, 2017
Commonwealth Secretary-General Makes Official Visit to The Bahamas
The Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General is paying an Official Visit to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, July 15-20, 2017.
Officials greeted her on Saturday, July 15, at the VIP Lounge of Lynden Pindling International Airport.
Pictured from left are Joy Jibrilu, Director General, Ministry of Tourism; Wellington Miller, Chairman of the Bahamas Commonwealth Youth Games Organizing Committee; Secretary General; Eugene Newry, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Sharon Brennen-Haylock, Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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January 30, 2009,
Looking ahead, Lenzing announced that Unitika Textiles Ltd. of Japan will receive the Lenzing Fabric Competition Award for the home textiles category. The Unitika fabric will go on display and the award will be presented on the first day of Texworld USA, which will run Feb. 3-5 at the Javits Center in New York.
Unitika will be recognized for its use of Tencel Micro Satin. The fabric competition brought in more than 300 fabric products from 91 countries, each made with either Tencel fiber or Lenzing Modal. There were eight categories, including home textiles; judges included Lenzing staff and industry experts.
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Co-president of Peace and Democracy Party Gultan Kisanak says if Turkish Prime Minister wants to be the president he should find a solution to the Kurdish problem.
Speaking on her party’s group meeting in the Turkish parliament Kisanak said that they are aware of Erdogan’s intentions to be the president of Turkey in the next term.
She called the Turkish Prime Minister to act for the peaceful and democratic solution to the Kurdish problem if he wants to be the president of Republic of Turkey.
“The road to be the president goes through peace, democracy and solution. Be aware of that” she said.
She criticized Erdogan statements about mother language and autonomy for the Kurdish region and said that they see no positive attitude from the Prime Minister on Kurdish problem.
She pointed Turkish officials visits to Syria, U.S, Iraq and Germany and called the government to talk with Kurds, not with other states or third parties for a solution to the Kurdish problem.
She said the Turkish government should be open about negotiations with Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan and speak out the intentions about negotiations. “There is no need to do anything behind closed doors. They should stand up and speak. But they don’t. So we think that their intentions are different than showing an effort for peace.
Speaking about the unlawful killing of Kurdish activists and politicians in 1990s Kisanak said a Truth Commission should be set and an efficient and adequate investigation should be launched especially for killing of former Turkish president Turgut Ozal and former general Esref Bitlis. Both were killed in early 90’s and no investigation was launched about their deaths.
Kisanak also said that they are against the closed-session in Turkish parliament about extension of mandate for a cross-border operation against Kurdistan Worker’s Party (PKK)
“The government says that the PKK must withdraw all its forces to abroad. On the other hand they want to extend the mandate which gives authority to the government to launch a cross border operation. They say ‘Withdraw your forces to abroad and I will destroy you there’ to the PKK” she said.
Kisanak also called the European Union to end the pressure and investigations against the Kurdish satellite channel Roj TV.
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Tuesday, October 04, 2005 October 4, 2005Posted by johnisenglish in Journalish.
I’m going to type as much of this in Dvorak as I can, but then I’ll switch over to QWERTY to save time.
I’ve been really happy today. Almost effervescent. Like Dressy Bessy songs. I just feel good. I don’t know why? Not that I really need a reason? I think maybe it’s because this semester is starting to have definition, and I feel like its coming together in a way that’s both happy and effective. It’s like coming over the last hill in a 5k and seeing all the people at the finish line. Even though you’ve still gotta keep on running, you can see your goal and you feel good about it.
Not that I want this semester, or this LIFE to be about accomplishing a goal, or following a plan. I don’t want that at all. I want to do things because they’re what I want to do. But I suppose in short term day to day life I need those sorts of goals, as I can’t always keep such abstract ideas in mind. Things have to be simplified down so that I can turn my focus elsewhere. Then, once I reach a resting point I can pause to remember why I did it all, and why I’m going to go on (or not go on?).
We painted my truck! It was AWESOME! I’m still so happy about it, and it’s wonderful to have all these random people waving and smiling at me all the time. Here’s the link to the pictures (and an amazing video of Drew) http://www.coe.uncc.edu/~jwengli1/truck/ I’m going to paint it some more a week from today, since there’s so much more that can be done. What wonderful friends I have! What a wonderful release from materialism!
Speaking of which, for the past few months I’ve been trying to drop my inhibitions. Since I came to the conclusion that there is no meaning behind anything, only the artificial meaning that we oppose on things in our minds, it’s become a lot easier to do rather unorthodox, yet rather liberating things – like painting a mural on my truck. I always feel nervous about it at first, but so wonderfully empowered afterwards.
On Sunday Robin and I went to the Home Economist, and she told me that she’s treating October as “Love You Body Month” in the spirit of “Love Your Body Day,” and she’s not going to drink or do anything else along those lines. My first thought was that I’d have a hard time doing that, but then I realized that for that very reason I should give it a go. Therefore, I’m not doing any sort of substances this month, and naturally I’m adhering to all my normal stuff like being Vegan and not drinking stuff with caffeine.
But that raises an interesting delema. I take advantages of altered mind states to further understand my life, since it gives me a fantastic chance to look at myself from different and exciting angles. I don’t want to forgo that for a month, I’d be missing out. So, in response, I’m stepping up my frequency of meditation, and I’m trying out a few new techniques, my current favorite is using music to shift my focus around. I’d almost forgotten how much my “sober” mindstate can vary, and that right there is more then enough justification to declare a completely sober month.
Wow, the term “sober” is so relative. The mind is such a strange thing, simultaneously random and predictable. Like quantum physics. yay!
Why am I so quick to create a picture of someone I hardly know in a way that’s so skewed towards what I want out of someone? Is that a sign of loneliness or optimism? Both? Neither? Meh? I don’t think it’s a big deal, but I’ve been thinking about that, today.
I like how UNCC is changing. Or maybe it’s how my understanding of UNCC is changing. Either way, whatever it is, I like it.
I didn’t watch Gilmore Girls tonight because I can’t stand the commercials. I’ll download it tomorrow and watch it tomorrow night. That’ll be happy.
Boston in only three days! I’m going to eat a giant burrito and a vegan pizza. Oh how excited I am! Oh how I love Keith! I’m even excited about the airport, and taking the bus to get there. And doing homework on the plane. Why is that so appealing? All my life I’ve thought doing homework on a plane is fun, even if doing the homework anywhere else isn’t. Flying though the air is just plane cool. Catch the pun? Har dee har har
I love the world. I want some giant, wonderful way of expressing that so that everyone knows just how much I mean it. The inverse of terrorism, it could be loveism. Huge, dramatic acts that seemingly come out of no where, directly affecting very few but indirectly affecting countless many. Maybe that’s what I should do, become a loveist. Or a happyist, that’d be good, too. I would draw bunnies on the sidewalk with chaulk.
Sometime. This month. I’m going to be a happyist. I’m going to do something to make as many people feel happy as I possibly can. How can you do that when everything is so diverse, relative and subjective? I’ll come up with a plan…

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Stir Fries are magic things. They are quick, easy, and you can put almost anything into one. I’ve been thinking about this post since I thought about starting the blog.. and for the sake of making things easy, I’ll outline my thought processes this way. Stir-fries consist of 4 components;
Ginger, garlic, onions/shallots – or a combination thereof. For everyday stir fries I mainly only use one, and more often than not it’ll be garlic.
For me the most essential ingredients! I need veges with every meal and about a third to half of my meals don’t contain meat so it’s always veges I think of first when it comes to an everyday stir fry.
The meat (optional)
Whether it’s thinkly sliced chicken, pork, beef, lamb.. or mince… or fish fillets, or little prawns.. it can be anything! It can also be tofu or quorn or gluten meat replacement, or TVP.. variations on that theme, ya know? 😉
Salt and pepper? Chinese cooking uses far more than that!
So.. four categories. They can all be mixed and matched… and I will do posts on each category later, and maybe more posts after that on what goes better with what…
I do the splitting subconsciously, and it might be a new thing to think of food in this way.. but once the everyday stir fry is simplified, it makes shopping and food planning a lot simpler. I don’t plan what I cook before I go to the supermarket. I tend to just go, pick up vegetables I know I will eat, stock up on whatever aromatics I might be running low on, browse the meat section for things I might eat, possibly pick up some sauces or spices or eggs or or or baking stuff, toiletries, shampoo, loo roll etc… and then head home – NOT a single recipe or meal pre planned.
Sounds complicated? It’s not really… and that’s what I aim to impart with this blog. How I do this every week with no planning whatsoever and spend under £25.

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Biomed is “as committed as we are in trying to build an evidence base for
cannabis and trying to figure out what risks and benefits there might be
for HIV, for arthritis, for all sorts of medical conditions.”
The company offered to fund Dr. Milloy’s research after he conducted
an observational study (with funding from the U.S. National Institutes of
Health) in which he tried to replicate an animal study that had shown
monkeys given a cannabinoid before and after being infected with HIV
had significantly lower viral loads and less inflammation. In his study,
Dr. Milloy used medical data collected on heroin and cocaine drug users
in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and found that marijuana users who
subsequently developed an HIV infection had less inflammation and just
half the viral loads of HIV/AIDS patients who had not smoked marijuana
before the infection. “This is the first time we’ve found a direct impact of
marijuana on the disease process itself,” he says.
At the University of Calgary, Matthew Hill is exploring the neurological effect of endocannabinoids on reducing stress. The assistant professor
at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute sees growing international research interest in the potential of cannabis to address chronic pain, including inflammatory conditions, and post-traumatic stress disorder. “If you’re going to
hedge your bets on a research program … I would say those conditions are
front-runners,” says Dr. Hill.
Tweed Inc., a licensed producer of medical marijuana in Smiths Falls,
Ont., is funding academic and industry-led studies, in addition to doing
in-house research. Tweed president Mark Zekulin says the company’s
own research team is “complemented by projects we’re exploring with
academic partners, which are still defined by ‘what do we need to learn?
What do we need to know?’ but are more ambitious, [as in] how to im-
prove the yield of a plant by looking into its genetics.”
Despite the interest in research by corporate partners, hurdles persist.
Cannabis is a controlled substance – both the plant and its molecules – so
researchers must receive approval from Health Canada to use it in re-
search. According to Health Canada, it has issued 34 licences under the
Narcotic Control Regulations to conduct “regulated activities,” which in-
clude research with cannabis. It has also issued six exemptions under the
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act specifically for research or clinical
trials with cannabis. The department says it aims to complete the paper-
work in 180 days, but researchers say sometimes it can take a year to get a
licence. Once approved, researchers must establish secure labs, with video
surveillance, security patrols and restricted access.
Another brake on research momentum is that the federal research
granting agencies have not made medical cannabis a research priority.
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research said in an email that the
agency “does not currently have funding opportunities that are targeted
toward marijuana,” a position echoed in an email by a spokesperson for
the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council.
Dr. Page, the B.C. scientist and entrepreneur, would like to see a group
of universities establish a multidisciplinary centre of research excellence
to push ahead on cannabis research in Canada. That approach, he says,
would address such issues as how to grow the plant on a university campus, how to safely store restricted materials and how to organize the various stages of research, including clinical use. Plant biologists, chemists
and pharmacologists would be able to study different strains of cannabis
to speed up clinical trials.
Kate Lee, vice-president of research for the Arthritis Society, similarly
recommends a structured response: “The best way to remove [roadblocks]
would be to have some kind of targeted program on medical cannabis.”
Another impediment to developing a concerted research agenda on cannabis, she says, is “the giggle factor” because of the widespread image of
cannabis as a drug for getting high.
With a growing number of licensed medical producers – 26 to date
with 389 applications under review – the legitimate business and research
sides of medicinal uses of cannabis are gaining traction. This past fall,
Kwantlen Polytechnic University offered a 16-week online course – Introduction to Professional Management of Medical Marijuana for Medical
Purposes in Canada – that quickly became oversubscribed, prompting
a second class. The course, offered through Kwantlen’s continuing and
professional studies department, has four modules – on horticulture, regulation, marketing and sales – and information on how to run research
and clinical trials. The course is viewed by prospective students as preparation to apply for a production licence. The university invited Health
Canada to participate and received a one-word reply: no. “The gist was
that under no circumstances would you be allowed to handle any of the
product,” says Jim Pelton, Kwantlen’s executive director of continuing and
If Canada is destined to become a lead player in medical marijuana
research, “the next few months are really going to tell the story,” says Ms.
Simons of the Arthritis Society. The charity recently issued its second
annual call for a “meritorious research project” on cannabis for medical
purposes. “We obviously hope to be at the forefront,” she says, “and we
will keep pushing.”
Despite the interest in research
by corporate partners, hurdles
persist. Federal research granting
agencies don’t see medical
cannabis as a research priority.


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The South Orlando Rowing Association promotes the sport of rowing in high schools throughout Southeast Orlando. Additional programs include middle school rowing, adult rowing and adaptive rowing.
SORA provides coaching, equipment, administration and helps to work to enable parents to become active volunteers. We encourage new members to come and visit whether they receive support from a school or not. Anyone is welcome!
Rowers from schools throughout Orlando have the opportunity to practice and compete together as the South Orlando Rowing Association.
Now in it’s 4th year, the SORA Jr’s program introduces middle school students to rowing through an organized and supportive program designed to teach skill and social development. Participants will have the opprotunity to race other middle school programs in local regattas.
SORA Adult Rowing is a great way for adults of all ages to get in shape, have fun and make friends while participating in one of best sports for building all-around fitness. Whether you’re an experienced rower looking to get back on the water or new to the sport, this program will accomodate you.
Two classes available: Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday/Thursday, 6:00-7:45 pm
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If there is bad weather during practice (lightning/thunder), all boats and rowers will be immediately removed from the water. Rowers will work out under cover at Moss Park for the remainder of practice or until the weather moves through.
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This paper describes a novel connection system which allows fast, safe and reliable coupling and uncoupling of two sections of a freight wagon body as part of a bimodal transport system. The connection system allows the time for loading and unloading a truck trailer to be reduced to almost one-half of the current duration. The connection system is composed of a cylindrical clamping pin with three conical shoulders at one end and an axial slide. A crank mechanism in a cylindrical guide is used to lock the clamp. The crank is connected to the pin and symmetric piston rods are connected to the moving clamp, other auxiliary members constrain the clamp.
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Soprano Liana Guberman, a native New Yorker, is a Resident Artist with Bare Opera, a NYC based opera company, and sang in their 2015-2019 productions. Roles included: Rosina and La Contessa in Mozart/Rossini’s Figaro x Figaro, Erste Dame in Die Zauberflöte and Fannì in Rossini’s La Cambiale di Matrimonio. Liana spent two seasons with Palm Beach Opera between 2014 and 2016. As a PBO Benenson Young Artist, she performed Echo in Ariadne auf Naxos, Hannah in the world premiere of Ben Moore’s Enemies, A Love Story, and Rosario in Granados’ Goyescas. Other roles include: Lia in Debussy’s L’enfant prodigue with Bare Opera, Mimì in La Bohème with LoftOpera, Contessa in Le Nozze di Figaro with LoftOpera, Parasha in Stravinsky’s Mavra with Mannes Opera and as a cover for Juilliard’s MET/Lindemann Program, Donna Anna in Don Giovanni with Mannes Opera, Pamina in Die Zauberflöte with Purchase Opera, and Tirésias in Les Mamelles de Tirésias with Purchase Opera. In 2014, Liana was a Fellow at Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, CA where she sang the soprano solo in Mahler’s 4th Symphony with the MAW Faculty orchestra conducted by James Gaffigan, and covered Micaëla in Carmen.
A winner of several major vocal competitions, Liana won a scholarship from the 2018 Bel Canto Vocal Foundation, Second Prize in the 2018 Southold Opera Competition at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Hall, and a grant from the 2018 Grand Stage International Lieder Competition. Liana was the Fourth Prize winner in the 2017 Florida Grand Opera/Young Patronesses of the Opera Competition. In addition to her compeition success, Liana won several grants, both in Lieder and Opera, from the Gerda Lissner Foundation, Licia Puccini-Albanese, and Giulio Gari Foundations. Liana was a winner of the 2014 St. Louis district of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.
Liana attended the Franz-Schubert-Institut in Baden bei Wien, Austria, where she studied the poetry and performance of Lieder. This experience made her passionate about singing in German and performing Lieder in concert.


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Ella and Owen 4: The Evil Pumpkin Pie Fight!
Table of Contents
About The Book
In this fourth book in the Ella and Owen series, the dragon siblings run up against an evil pumpkin king, a hungry spider, and a witch. On top of that, they have to deal with an army of pumpkins that want to fight with pie, when all the twins really want to do is get home without getting lost.
As the fourth book in the Ella and Owen series begins, Ella's sense of adventure gets the twins in trouble--yet again! The siblings are stuck outside at night, unsure of where they are, when a light in the distance intrigues Ella. The two end up meeting an evil pumpkin king, traveling through a graveyard to meet with a witch, and getting caught in a spider's web. In order to get a map from the pumpkin king so they can find their way home, they even have to help an army of pumpkins fight the witch! Just in time for Halloween, this new addition to the fun dragon-y series has lots of spooky, scary bits while being filled with non-stop action and silliness.
This early chapter book series has it all--humor, adventure, a dash of some gross-out stuff, and just the right mixture of sibling rivalry/love. Black and white illustrations with dragon details galore on every page add to the enjoyment, making Ella and Owen's world pop on each page.
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- Publisher: little bee books (January 1, 2020)
- Length: 112 pages
- ISBN13: 9781499805161
- Grades: K - 3
- Ages: 6 - 8
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The New York League of Conservation Voters applauds the New York State Senate and Assembly on their budget proposals, which include several measures that will help the state meet the goals set out in the CLCPA and put in place the policies we need to face down the increasingly urgent climate crisis.
We are very pleased to see both houses include a major NYLCV priority–the decarbonization of buildings. Buildings are the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions and co-pollutants in New York State, and by calling for all construction of new buildings to be zero emissions and by prioritizing the decarbonization of state-owned buildings–part of our UpgradeNY campaign–we can make real progress on our emissions goals.
After years of being underfunded, increasing operating aid to the MTA is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity to a well functioning mass transit system, which is key to getting automobiles off the road and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. While they offered different funding sources than the Governor’s proposal, we are thrilled that both houses included this fiscal boost for the MTA and we hope all three parties can agree to increased operating aid in the final budget as well as funding for more frequent peak subway service.
As the state seeks to address the housing shortage, we are pleased to see both houses recognize the importance of smart growth development in this effort. Unfortunately they rejected important elements of the Governor’s proposed housing compact, especially transit-oriented development rezoning around Metro North and LIRR train stations, and we strongly encourage that to be part of the final budget agreement.
We are also pleased that both houses increased the size of the Environmental Protection Fund – the Senate to $500 million and the Assembly to $435 million–without raiding the funds to cover staff, added $100 million beyond the $500 million the Executive Budget proposed to the Clean Water Infrastructure Act, and included sales tax authorization to fund the proposed Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act referendum.
The Senate included several other NYLCV priorities, including the Waste Reduction & Recycling Act, which is critically important to reduce waste and support municipal recycling programs; the NY HEAT bill to end the 100-foot rule and the obligation to serve new customers for gas utilities; further guidance for the Cap and Invest program proposed in the Executive Budget; and protection and funding for Class C Streams.
We thank Senate Leader Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Heastie for their leadership in getting the budget to this stage. As the governor and legislature work toward a final budget, we encourage all parties to come together not only on these measures, but also to include a Clean Fuel Standard to decarbonize transportation.


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The Christopher Little Literary Agency LLP, established 1979, is a highly personal hands-on organisation with proven global capabilities.
At our offices in London, we employ a small but firmly established and experienced team of specialists who offer a dedicated and enthusiastic service with expertise in all areas of publishing and media, film, television and merchandising.
Christopher Little grew up in Yorkshire (educated at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Wakefield) and began his working life in textiles in the then West Riding.
In the early sixties he lived in Paris and then worked his way out to the Far East doing various jobs in Thailand, Malaya, Singapore and Borneo, finally arriving in Hong Kong in 1966 where he spent 9 years initially working in textiles and then in the sales of financial products, and trading, all of which involved extensive travel through Asia.
Returning to the UK in 1975 he opened a London based recruitment / headhunting business supplying professionals to companies worldwide, and this continued into the 90’s.
However, in 1979, and initially as a hobby, Christopher was persuaded by his long-time friend Philip Nicholson, pka A J Quinnell, to represent him as his literary agent for his first novel Man on Fire, and this was a great success.
Representing creative writers became his passion, and in the early 90’s Christopher sold his headhunting business to concentrate on further expanding his literary agency full time.
In 1995 he was approached by Joanne (J.K.) Rowling and was successful in placing her first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
He sold the UK rights to Bloomsbury in 1996, followed by the US rights to Scholastic, and the foreign rights to publishers around the world, resulting in the Harry Potter series being translated into 70 languages.
Christopher represented J. K. Rowling until 2011.
In 1996 another young unpublished author Darren O’Shaughnessy, aka Darren Shan, submitted his exciting and original ideas to Christopher.
Darren now has 30 books published, and has sold over 25 million books worldwide.
Amongst the Agency’s other authors are: Paul Bajoria, Janet Gleeson, Cathy Hopkins, Carol Hughes, General Sir Mike Jackson, Kate McCann, Robert Mawson / Radcliffe, Pip Vaughan – Hughes, and Anne Zouroudi.

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Benedict Women Win Sixth Place in NCAA DII Tournament
COLUMBIA, SC — After rehearsing at the SIAC champions on Saturday, the Benedict Lady Tigers now know their first-round opponent in the NCAA DII Tournament.
Benedict (23-7, 12-3 SIAC) earned a 6 seed in the South Region and will face Lee (24-7, 15-5 Gulf South Conference) in the first round on March 11. Union (TN) will face hosting the regional as the No. 1 seed.
The winner of Friday’s contest will face the winner between 18and-ranked Tampa (29-5), the Sunshine State Conference tournament champions, and 21st-Rated Valdosta State (23-5) in the region’s semifinals on Saturday.
The region’s championship game will take place on Monday, March 14. The region winner will advance to the Division II Elite Eight, which takes place March 21-25 at the Birmingham CrossPlex in Birmingham, Ala.
The Lady Tigers senior roster is led by Ay’Anna Bey (14.5 ppg, 7.8 rebounds per game), Wykira Johnson-Kelley (12.6 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 100 assists) this season.
Benedict won the 2020 SIAC Championship and was scheduled to play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament before the championship was canceled due to Covid. SIAC also did not play a conference program or conference tournament last year due to Covid.


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Extracellular microRNAs (miRNAs) embedded in circulating exosomes may serves as prognostic biomarkers in cancer.
To identify and evaluate plasma exosomal miRNAs for prognosis in castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).
Design, setting, and participants
RNA sequencing was performed to identify candidate exosomal miRNAs associated with overall survival in a screening cohort of 23 CRPC patients. Candidate miRNAs were further evaluated for prognosis using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction in a follow-up cohort of 100 CRPC patients.
Outcome measurements and statistical analysis
Cox regression and Kaplan-Meier survival analyses were used to evaluate survival association using candidate miRNAs along with clinical prognostic factors.
Results and limitations
RNA sequencing in screening cohort generated approximately 6.80 million mappable reads per patient. Of those with normalized read counts ≥5, 43% were mapped to miRNAs for a total of 375 known and 57 novel miRNAs. Cox regression analysis identified an association of miR-1290, -1246, and -375 with overall survival (false discover rate < 0.05). Of those, higher levels of miR-1290 and -375 were significantly associated with poor overall survival (p < 0.004) in the follow-up cohort. Incorporation of miR-1290/-375 into putative clinical prognostic factors-based models in CRPC stage significantly improved predictive performance with a time-dependent area under the curve increase from 0.66 to 0.73 (p = 6.57 × 10−6).
Plasma exosomal miR-1290 and miR-375 are promising prognostic biomarkers for CRPC patients. Prospective validation is needed for further evaluation of these candidate miRNAs.
In this study, we evaluated whether small RNAs circulating in blood could be used to predict clinical outcomes in late-stage prostate cancer patients. We identified two blood-based small RNAs whose levels showed significant association with survival. Our results warrant further investigation because the noninvasive blood-based test has great potential in the management of late-stage prostate cancer.
Keywords: Exosome, microRNA, Extracellular RNA, RNA sequencing, Prostate cancer, Biomarker, Prognosis, Survival.
a Department of Pathology and Cancer Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
b Biotherapy Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
c Department of Endocrinology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
d Department of Oncology, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
e Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
f Department of Urology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
g Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
h Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
i University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
j Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
k Department of Physiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
l Division of Biostatistics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
m Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
Corresponding authors. Liang Wang: Department of Pathology and MCW Cancer Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W. Watertown Plank Road, TRBC #C4678, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA. Tel. +1 414 955 2574; Manish Kohli: Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street, SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Tel. +1 507 284 3903.
© 2014 European Association of Urology, Published by Elsevier B.V.

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