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Gwynplaine, son of Lord Clancharlie, has a permanent smile carved on his face by the King, in revenge for Gwynplaine's father's treachery. Gwynplaine is adopted by a travelling showman and becomes a popular idol. He falls in love with the blind Dea. The king dies, and his evil jester tries to destroy or corrupt Gwynplaine.Written by
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Gwynplaine's grotesque grin was achieved with prosthesis. Conrad Veidt was fitted with a set of dentures that had metal hooks to pull back the corners of his mouth. He couldn't speak when the dentures were in. The only scene in which he did not wear the prosthesis is the scene where he is ravished by the Duchess Josiana. See more »
When Barkilphedro first reads the blackmail note from Doctor Hardquanonne, we are shown a shot of the full text of the note. Toward the bottom, it says, "You are rich...". Seconds later, we see close-ups of the note. Words have been rearranged on the page to make the close-ups more readable and the lower portion now says, "You will be penniless," - a phrase that didn't appear anywhere in the original text. See more »
A lord refuses to kiss the hand of King James II, so is doubly punished: he perishes in the "Iron Lady" [onscreen in a memorably handled sequence] while his son is sent to a surgeon who [offscreen] carves a grin on his face "so he can forever laugh at his father". Sheltered by a kindly playwright ["like Shakespeare, only much better!"], the boy grows up to join his troupe of itinerant players as the star attraction: "The Man Who Laughs". His fortunes lead him to a blind girl, an ambitious duchess, and Queen Anne, who reinstates him to the nobility, but with further complications.
Conrad Veidt, in a career stretching from CALIGARI to CASABLANCA, always found the emotional authenticity in bizarre roles. Here, in the familiar 19th century figure of the suffering clown, his performance is transfixing: whether tremulous as the girl's hand explores his face, or mortified by the laughter of the House of Lords, Veidt's face makes the role more than a simple martyr: he is man struggling with unjust destiny ["A king made me a clown, a queen made me a lord, but first God made me a man!"].
Big-hearted and unashamedly dramatic, this is clearly the work of Victor Hugo, rags to riches in scope, offering consolation in love. The spirit of the French Revolution is very much in the air in this world of cruel privilege and class antagonism, full of secret doors, dungeons, and volatile mobs. While not as richly populated as Les Miserables and Hunchback, this adaptation still has spectacular set-pieces and elaborate settings.
Considerably less revolutionary is the conventional portrayal of women: virgin and vamp are the only alternatives. The former is the blind girl played by Mary Philbin [who had earlier unmasked Lon Chaney's Phantom]. With blond ringlets arranged to make her face heart-shaped, she edges close to simpering yet rises to genuinely moving moments. The vamp is Olga Baclanova [who became the blonde tormentor in Tod Browning's FREAKS], here writhing around in a black negligee and looking startlingly like Madonna.
Today, the films of Paul Leni are hard to track down, but worth the effort. Starting as an art director, Leni developed his visual command in Berlin; this Germanic style stands out in some beautifully designed compositions, such as a dynamic night sequence: a ship, full of gypsies being deported, heaves through a furious snowstorm. Yet Leni always works at the heart of the human values in the story, sustaining intense moments for all his actors. While some scenes are staged in darkness to rival a film noir, Leni also floods Veidt and Philbin with light, often focusing on one nuance per shot, an old-fashioned but effective strategy.
Filmed on the cusp of the sound revolution, this semi-silent has added sound effects and rather vague non-stop music but no spoken dialogue.
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Getting paid to travel and help people? What could be better than that? Travel nursing is an alluring career option with its flexible schedule, high pay, and other benefits. But is travel nursing the best decision for your career long-term?
Like every job, travel nursing has pros and cons, and there’s a lot to consider before deciding. I recently had the chance to discuss this topic with Jerome Alacre, Director of Nursing (DON) at Vista Manor Nursing Center, a Generations Healthcare facility in San Jose, CA. Before becoming a DON, Alacre worked as a travel nurse from 2013 to 2016, traveling to 13 states. Throughout his career journey, Alacre learned three important lessons that are helpful to anyone debating whether to become a travel nurse or dedicate themselves to a singular facility:
1. You Have Less Support
As a travel nurse, you make big adjustments every time you move to a new facility. With new systems, people, policies, and procedures, there’s much to figure out with each move!
Because he was only in each facility for a short time as a travel nurse, Alacre felt less support in this role than he did staying with a facility long-term. Additionally, he thought that long-term employees were given higher priority while he was often left with more complicated tasks or transferred between units more frequently.
On the other hand, when Alacre became a nurse dedicated to a single SNF, he saw a huge change in how he was treated. “Because they knew me better,” he say, “upper management was better able to understand my needs and help me progress in my career. Even though the recent pandemic was a challenge, I still felt support from all who surrounded me at Generations Healthcare.”
2. More Difficulty Focusing on the Future
Travel nursing is an excellent option for those who are younger, more active, want experience, and want to see other parts of the country. However, because travel nurses are always on the go and never know where they will end up next, travel nursing can make it difficult to plan and focus on future career goals.
“In the long run, I didn’t see the position as a permanent job,” Alacre says. “As I got older, I decided it was better to settle down in one location and focus on my plans and goals. So once I settled down at one SNF, I finally had time to sit down, focus on my future, and set goals.”
3. Great Opportunity to Gain Experience
As a travel nurse, you get to meet many different people and learn a lot from different facilities around the country. With that in mind, Alacre is grateful for his time in this position. “My experience as a travel nurse has enabled me to perform better in my current role as a DON,” he says. “Because of my exposure to many different patients and hospitals around the US, I have an easier time understanding and managing patients.” In addition, Alacre’s experience and broad clinical skills allow him to be a strong support for the whole facility.
Generations Healthcare strives to recognize and appreciate the contributions of every staff member. Alacre says, “Generations has been very vocal and appreciative of my clinical experience. In 2019, I was the winner of Generations’ Presidential Award due to the tremendous decrease in readmissions to the hospital that Vista Manor saw in relation to my clinical skills and experience developed from travel nursing.”
Travel nursing has its perks. Depending on where you are in your career journey, it could be a great option to gain some valuable experience before settling down at one facility. Alacre is very grateful for his time as a travel nurse and has no regrets about his career.
If you are in a position where you want to travel and gain experience, consider travel nursing. If you prefer to have more support and focus on your future, consider choosing a facility where you can settle down. To see examples of the benefits available for staff nurses in skilled nursing facilities, visit lifegen.net/career.
Think about the last time you visited a hospital or doctor’s office. Chances are, it was the nurse who offered support, comfort, or answered your questions. Nurses handle a lot of responsibility every day. Unfortunately, shouldering that responsibility is stressful. Research has found that 38.4% of registered nurses over the age of 30 experience burnout and feelings of frustration, anger, and irritation. For registered nurses under the age of 30, the percentage rises to 43.6%.
It’s evident that nurses are feeling the pressures of providing the best care possible for their patients. So, as we honor our nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, it’s important to remember that the greatest gift you can give yourself while you care for others is to take the time to care for yourself. An important step in self-care is controlling stress.
When you feel stress working overtime on your well-being, here are five ways to control the dangers of stress before it controls you.
1. Get organized.
In an environment dictated by the need to react, nurses have to deal with many interruptions, many of which can’t be helped. “However, there are many interruptions that are not so important,” Catherine Bynes says. “Interruptions like long non-work related chats with other staff members, checking non-work email, or other non-essential tasks can get you off track quickly.” Taking as little as fifteen minutes before your shift begins makes a big difference in examining the day.
2. Be physically fit.
Let’s be honest; Are nurses really short on exercise? However, working on your feet all day does require some relief. “We bring in a massage therapist for students and staff every few weeks where they can receive a 15-minute neck and upper back massage,” says Julie Aiken, CEO of Ameritech College of Healthcare. She added that faculty and staff could participate in weekly yoga sessions, daily group walks, and both students and staff are encouraged to use essential oils to help with stress relief.
3. Get some quality sleep.
At this very moment, a resounding “hah” is rippling through the throngs of nursing students. Quality sleep? Not in this world. But the need for restful sleep has a profound effect on your health and work performance. Experts suggest creating a nightly routine that prepares your body for relaxation and rest. Don’t load up on snacks or caffeine, and make sure your bedroom is dark, quiet, and cool. If stressful thoughts keep you up at night, the American Nurses Association says to keep a notebook by your bed. If anxiety is keeping you awake, write those feelings down and let them go until morning.
4. Improve communication skills.
Poor listening or communication skills leads to misunderstandings and mistakes, which almost always results in chaos and stressful situations. Studies show that, yes, you do have time to concentrate your attention on a physician’s or coworker’s instructions or a patient’s concerns.
Good communication improves the quality of care provided to patients. “The best expertise training and continuing education of nurses in matters relating to the proper technique of communications will enable them to respond adequately and humanely to the expectations of patients,” Dr. Lambrini Kourkouta, and Ioanna V. Papathanasiou, RN, MSc, PhD, conclude in a study published by the National Institutes of Health. By reducing the risks of mishaps caused by miscommunication, nurses can experience increased levels of satisfaction in their work.
5. Keep things in perspective.
It’s been a bad day. Not a bad life, or a bad world, or even a bad career choice. When bad things happen, it’s tempting to allow those feelings to take over your entire day—but, don’t.
People depend on you for your knowledge, abilities, patience, and empathy. So when those feelings of discouragement settle in, it’s time to divert them. In a profession that requires constant caring for others, leadership expert Dan Rockwell says to let someone care for you for a change. “Hang with positive people or schedule time to do more of what you love.”
Every health care facility relies on its nursing staff to keep the doors open, so while today may have been rough, or the lessons from the latest mistake may be painful, you are providing a service that keeps the health care process moving.
As we celebrate National Nurses Week, let’s develop healthy habits that will sustain us long after the celebration is over. By developing strong organizational and communicative habits, and maintaining physical and mental toughness, we can reduce the strains of stress while contributing a healthy dose of excellence to our profession.
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Justice-in-Chambers Philip A.Z. Banks has issued a stay order on the December 16 Special Senatorial Election pending hearing into petitions filed before the Supreme Court of Liberia.
He has directed the National Election Commission (NEC) to inform all participating political parties and independent candidates to suspend all electioneering activities pending hearings into the two separate petitions filed before the court regarding the election.
The petitions were filed on November 24, 2014 by a concerned group of eminent citizens as well as the Justice and Public Interest Consortium, according to Information Minister Lewis Brown.
He told the Liberia News Agency Friday that Justice Banks has directed the Government of Liberia and NEC to respond to the petitions and the stay order by December 2, 2014, the date of the hearing.
Meanwhile, legal sources have told LINA that as the issues of election are Constitutional, the final decision will be made by the full bench of the Supreme Court.


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Prestige Ice Cream is made with real milk and cream and contains no high fructose corn syrup or artificial colors and flavors. We’re proud to announce that our Prestige French Vanilla Ice Cream won First Place at the 2016 World Dairy Expo for its rich flavor inspired by classic French custard and smooth, creamy texture. Our everyday and seasonal selections of Prestige Ice Creams are perfectly crafted for those indulgent moments.
Prestige Kettle Chips are slow cooked in batches for that perfect texture. They are made with no artificial colors & flavors and come in a variety of flavors:
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Brian McFadden has revealed that he is "excited" over his new single's prospects following a positive response from Australian radio stations.
The former Westlife star, who is currently based in Sydney, this week unveiled his latest offering 'Just Say So', an electropop collaboration with American singer Kevin Rudolf.
'Just Say So' is the first track to be taken from McFadden's forthcoming third solo album Wall Of Soundz, which also features a duet with his fiancÃ©e Delta Goodrem.
Writing on Twitter, McFadden confirmed: "'Just Say So' [is the] number one most added song on radio this week. I'm so excited. Thanks to all the stations who did for your support."
Wall Of Soundz will be released in Australia on April 23. The popstar has said that he hopes to bring his new material to Europe later this year.

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MOSCOW, February 19. /TASS/. Iraq’s Defense Ministry has received the first batch of 36 T-90S tanks under an arms contract with Russia, Shafaq News reported on Monday, citing Chief of Staff of the Iraqi Army, Lieutenant-General Othman Al-Ghanmi.
Al-Ghanmi, who paid an inspection visit to Basra, confirmed that the 36 Russian-made tanks had been delivered to Iraq. The rest 37 such tanks under the contract would reach Iraq by late April.
Earlier, Arab media cited a source in the Iraqi defense ministry as saying that the T-90S tanks had been delivered to the port city of Umm Qasr on February 15 to be later transported by Baghdad.
The T-90S is an export modification of the T-90 tank. It has powerful armaments, a modern fire control system, reliable armor and high maneuverability. It operates day and night in various climatic conditions and is designed to fight tanks, self-propelled guns and other armored objects.


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The Immaculate Conception falls this Saturday 23-N to the reunion with his devotees of Maracaibo
With a Eucharist, presided by the parish priest Jose Gregorio Andrade, at 5:00 pm on Saturday, November 23, the festivities in honor of the Immaculate Conception, whose image will descend in the temple of Santa Barbara, located in the Maracaibo's central town, to meet its devotees and then leave in procession.
December 8 is the big day of its celebration. Since 1908, this image has been venerated in the Zulian capital, which is why it is considered the oldest religious holiday in the city.
Every year, for a favor granted, he receives a wedding dress as a donation and Maria Perea, one of Maria's daughters for more than 70 years, is responsible for adjusting the clothing tailored to the Immaculate, says Humberto Isea, one of his devotees.
In 1877 she was declared by Pope Pius Nono as the patron saint of the Santa Barbara temple, according to the research that Isea has done.
For the day of their solemnity, 8-D, they will perform three masses: the first at 9:00 in the morning, the second at 12:00 noon, and the third at 5:00 in the afternoon and will be chaired by Monsignor Jose Luis Azuaje Ayala, archbishop of the city and president of the Venezuelan Episcopal Conference (CEV).
This year the Immaculate Conception bagpipe will be released, written by piper Argenis Sanchez, who plays it with Endri Mendez and Los Chiquinquirenos. The story tells its story framed by a waterfall that symbolizes its appearance in the town of Lourdes in France.
This religious celebration is also held in the municipalities of La Canada de Urdaneta, San Francisco and Jesus Enrique Lossada.


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Efforts to eliminate the latent reservoir in resting CD4+ T cells: strategies for curing HIV-1 infection
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AbstractSince the introduction of the first antiretroviral drug, zidovudine, in 1987, over 25 different antiretroviral agents from six different drug classes have been approved for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. Today, combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) is extremely effective in suppressing HIV-1 replication, providing durable control of the virus in adherent patients. However, despite the effectiveness of ART in blocking viral replication, HIV-1 infection cannot be cured by ART alone because HIV-1 establishes a state of latent infection in a small pool of resting, memory CD4+ T cells. Some new developments in the search for a cure are discussed.
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Top-Trending Zambian music singer and songwriter, Jay Rox put a smile on the faces of his audience with this beautiful song called, Don't Play.
Zambian singer-songwriter and performer, Jay Rox, has just released a brand new single titled "Don't Play". This amazing record is definitely one that should be on your playlist, as it showcases Jah Prayzah's incredible talent and unique sound.
As the latest single from Jay Rox, "Don't Play" is a testament to his growth and evolution as an artist. With its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics, this song is sure to resonate with fans all over the world.
But "Don't Play" is not just a standalone single - it's actually the opening track off of Jay Rox's recent studio project, "August Turn". This twelve-four-track body of work promises to be a true masterpiece, showcasing Jah Rox's versatility and range as an artist.
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Photo: roadsidepicturesUnder intense pressure from health advocates, and with the kind of fanfare that only a gazillion dollar multinational company can muster, McDonald’s has announced that it will soon include apple slices and a significantly smaller serving of French fries in its Happy Meal. The fast food giant will also cut sodium by 15 percent in all of its food by 2015. While most Americans may find this about as scintillating as cleaning out the cat litter box, the media and public health community clearly found it fascinating based on the number of published articles and blog posts, and the lively discussion that emerged on Twitter.
So just how significant is the McDonald’s announcement? And how should the health community react? Before I discuss this, let’s clarify a few points:
- McDonald’s, one of the largest and most successful corporations in the world, is only interested in the health of its customers as it relates to its own bottom line.
- The Happy Meal changes are the result of unrelenting pressure exerted by child health advocates including bills passed in San Francisco and Santa Clara County that set nutrition standards for kids’ fast food meals sold with toys, as well as a lawsuit from the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
- Even with apple slices, a smaller French fry portion, and reduced sodium, the Happy Meal is still not a healthy meal.
So how should health advocates react when fast food behemoth and industry leader McDonald’s blinks? Should we praise this step forward, even if it’s a small step? Here’s how I think we should handle this type of announcement:
First, let’s pat ourselves on the back for a job well done. Concern about childhood obesity and unhealthy fast food are at an all-time high thanks to food reformers’ efforts. The fact that the first lady has made childhood obesity her signature issue is testament to the growing success of the healthy food movement. And now, a multinational corporation that made its fortune selling unhealthy junk food is touting nutritional improvements in an attempt to mend its image, maintain market share, and stave off public health policy that would regulate what it can sell and advertise to kids. This is progress.
Second, we should acknowledge these positive changes, even if we feel they are inadequate. Whether McDonald’s initiated the change in order to preempt policy or entice health conscious families back to the golden arches isn’t the point; we’re constantly criticizing McDonald’s and other fast food chains so it’s only fair that we acknowledge positive changes. And by acknowledgment, I mean just that — let’s save the effusive praise for when McDonald’s makes its Happy Meal the truly healthy meal our kids deserve. I thought that the first lady’s muted and measured comments — she called McDonald’s plan “positive steps” toward her Let’s Move! goal of ending childhood obesity — set the tone perfectly. Ms. Obama also added that she “looks forward” to the company’s “efforts in the years to come.” That’s a diplomatic way of saying you’re going to have to do a lot better.
Finally, let’s keep up the pressure on McDonald’s by continuing to highlight the shortcomings of the Happy Meal. If McDonald’s had seen fit to include a non-fried vegetable and a whole wheat bun for the hamburger, and had made low-fat plain milk the default beverage rather than soda, this would have been a momentous announcement. Health advocates will not rest until McDonald’s and other fast food restaurants have made meaningful changes (via either internal or external policy change) including a truly healthy kids’ meal and an agreement to end to marketing to children.
Jan Fields, the president of McDonald’s USA, said of the new Happy Meal: “McDonald’s will always try to do the right thing, and we know we can help make a difference in our communities.” I think McDonald’s will continue to do the right thing — but only if health advocates hold their feet to the fire. Kindling, anyone?


text: Priyanka spotted at Mumbai airport with daughter Malti Marie.New Delhi: Global star Priyanka Chopra was spotted at the Mumbai airport on Thursday evening as she flew into India from the states. However, the Don star was not alone as she was accompanied by her daughter Malti Marie. Priyanka Chopra was spotted in a black outfit with a beach hat while Malti Marie was seen wearing a green top and pants. Priyanka was also seen making her daughter wave at the paparazzi. Earlier, Priyanka shared a selfie with Malti on her Instagram stories. It showed them sharing a hug with a pacifier in Malti’s mouth. Priyanka wrote with the photo, “Mumbai meri jaan. Here we go.”Priyanka Chopra is likely to attend a Bulgari event in Mumbai. She is the global brand ambassador for the luxury jewellery brand along with Anne Hathaway, Zendaya and Lisa from BLACKPINK.Take a look at Priyanka’s Instagram story:Now, take a look at Priyanka’s airport pics:Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas and Malti Marie jetted off for a vacation after the actress bagged a nomination at the fourth annual Critics Choice Super Awards. On Thursday, Priyanka Chopra’s manager shared an adorable group selfie on her Instagram stories. Priyanka, dressed in a chic black outfit, flashed her brightest smile for the photo while gently cradling her daughter, Malti Marie, who looked absolutely adorable in a white outfit. Standing beside them was Nick Jonas against the scenic night view of Dubai. The caption alongside the photo read, “Dubai nights with the family.” On the work front, Priyanka Chopra was last seen in Citadel.

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Wheat continues to slide as corn and soybeans find slight strength..
- CBOT wheat down -7.25c to 514.75c,
- Kansas wheat down-8c to 519.25c,
- corn up 1.75c to 348.5c,
- soybeans unchanged at 842c,
- Winnipeg canola up C$0.5 to C$497.10
- Matif canola down €0.25 to €374.5.
- The Dow Jones up 133.36 to 25790.35,
- Crude Oil down -0.03c to 68.69c per barrel,
- AUD up to 0.7327,
- CAD down to 1.30161c, (AUDCAD 0.95381
- EUR up to 1.16258c (AUDEUR 0.6301
Global wheat markets have continued to fall away as the technical outlook continues to improve. This comes off the back of rains here in AUS, as well as the fact that US markets remain with significant length, with the latest COT showing Chicago long 12.6k from 14.2k and KC long 41.3k from 39,5k. This slump is due to the fact that we are considerably long futures and physical stocks take time to dwindle and don’t just dissipate at the drop of a hat.
The corn market is hovering at present. This won’t change until we see yield numbers in the next USDA projection, set to come out on September 12. As it stands now we can expect to see yields somewhere between 175-180bpa. Pro Farmer’s most recent projection has yields pegged at 177.3bpa. The latest COT had short 35,400 from 47,300 short the previous week.
The bean market seized its continuous fall with short covering helping it find modest strength overnight. The trade dispute between the US and China continues to simmer with nothing of note to come out of recent low-level talks. With Brazil’s currency, the Real, losing its grip we may see incentive for the Brazilian grower to empty the coffers. Pro Farmer recent yield forecast was 53bpa. The USDA has reported 146,000t of new crop trade to unknown destination.
Domestically in AUS we continue to see a fall in prices across the board as rains have arrived in much needed areas in QLD and NNSW. As a result we can expect to see commitment to sorghum acres being planted which will in turn ease the stress on growers chasing feed. These areas will need to see more rain than what the last few days have provided, but as a starting point, it has arrived in very timely fashion.

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SOMIS, Calif. (KABC) -- Crews on Sunday continued battling a wind-driven brush fire that at one point scorched nearly 3,000 acres in Ventura County, and their progress allowed for evacuation orders to be lifted.
The South Fire first began Saturday morning near the top of the ridgeline on South Mountain in the Somis area, according to a county incident report. Initial reports estimated the blaze at around 4 acres, but it quickly spread to hundreds of acres within hours.
Nearly 24 hours after it started, the Ventura County Fire Department said that the fire's size had grown to 2,944 acres with 15% containment. In afternoon update, authorities said crews reached 50% containment and the fire's size decreased to 2,700 acres.
"Work will continue throughout the night and over the next 3 days to ensure this fire is out," the fire department posted on social media. "The cause is under investigation and there have been no reported injuries."
With gusty winds likely fueling the flames, crews attacked the fire from both the air and ground.
Evacuation orders were issued for some areas during the height of the fire, but by Sunday they had been lifted or downgraded.
An evacuation warning remained in effect for:
Saticoy Country Club Area
- North: Santa Clara River
- South and West: W. Los Angeles Avenue
- East: La Vista Avenue
As of 8 a.m. evacuation orders were lifted for the following areas:
- North: East La Loma Avenue and West La Loma Avenue
- South: East Los Angeles Avenue
- East: Aggen Road
- West: La Vista Avenue
S. Mission Rock Road Area, Santa Paula
- North: Highway 126
- South: Santa Clara River
- East: S. Briggs Road

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Black Chickpeas Curry (Ghugni) Recipe:
A spicy black chickpeas curry, the Bihari recipe popularly called Ghugni.
Nostalgia of home cooked food that I grew up eating and the fact that my Mom is visiting me these days is the inspiration that went behind preparing this dish. You may call it a version of the famous ‘choley’ but this one is made with the black chickpeas instead and the recipe by origin is a Behari (originating in the state of Bihar), so no its not called chole or choley. It is called ‘ghugni’ and is a spicy curry with smoky flavours of coriander and cumin seeds. I won’t even say it has a balance of tang or sweetness, it is rather out and out smoky and spicy in flavour.
We’d be served this as a prized Sunday breakfast quite often with a choice of Indian bread, either plain Parathas or Plain pooris or even the Kachodi (I’ll share the Behari take on this recipe soon too). As a matter of fact there were two version to the same recipe, one that was quicker and would be served when Mom was not in the mood for the other more elaborate version, and that would be kept for special occasions. The difference between the two is by large only the consistency of the gravy, the one I’ve shared here (the special version of course) has thicker and fuller gravy, and takes much longer to fry the spices. So, incase you are in hurry you must just skip the first step, i.e skip making the paste of a black chickpea altogether and reduce the quantity of water at the end to adjust the gravy.
It’s amazing how even after the breaking away from Bihar and becoming Jharkhand now, we almost refer to everything back home as Behari, seems we’ve not come to terms with using the term Jharkhandi even after a decade. Trust since I should call myself a Jharkhandi by roots now, so should I also call my recipe of a Jharkhandi origin. I’ll leave that one for you to decide and shall rather concentrate on enjoying my curry.
Ingredients (Serves 4):
- 1 and ½ cup black chickpeas, soaked overnight to make approx 3 cups of soaked black chickpeas
- 4 medium onions, thin sliced
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 2 green chillis chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seed
- 1 large bay leaf
- ½ tsp coriander seed, optional
- 1 tsp turmeric pwd
- ½ tsp red chilli pwd
- 1 and ½ tbsp coriander pwd
- ½ tsp cumin pwd
- ½ tsp black pepper pwd
- Salt to taste
- 2-3 tbsp ghee (Indian clarified butter)
- 1 tbsp mustard oil (any other cooking oil can be used)
- Take ½ cup chickpeas and approx I chopped onion and make them into a coarse paste using an electric grinder, and keep aside.
- In a kadahi (wok or any deep skillet) heat the oil and add bay leaf, cumin and coriander seeds and fry till they pop, add onions and green chillies and fry till they turn golden pink. Add the entire soaked chick peas and fry for a minute.
- Then add garlic paste, turmeric pwd and salt and fry for a minute or two. Add the red chilli pwd, coriander pwd and the black chickpeas paste and fry together on a low to medium flame until a little oil appears at the sides (Do not expect the oil to separate if you are using the chickpeas paste). It will take about 20 minutes.
- Then add the cumin and pepper pwd, fry for another minute and turn off the stove. Now cook the chickpeas along with the fried spices and 3 and ½ cup water (use a little watter to starin all the spices from the skillet) in a pressure cooker, on medium flame for 4-5 whistles or until chickpeas softens. Leave on for the pressure to release, stir and check for the consistency of the gravy. Reduce on a high flame for a couple of minutes if required, but I don’t require to reduce any further.
- Serve hot with your favourite Indian bread.
Dos and Don’ts:
- As already said, avoid adding the black chickpeas and onion paste if you do not mind a thin gravy and are pressed on time.
- Adjust the quantity of chillies to suit your taste.
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In testimony presented before the Senate Armed Services Committee, James Dobbins suggests steps the new Administration and its allies should consider in reviewing Afghan policy.
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In light of calls to reform U.S. strategic communication and public diplomacy, RAND conducted a survey of existing reform and improvement proposals, enabling the identification and categorization of frequently appearing recommendations.
China's Tianjin Binhai New Area (TBNA) and Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA) can best spur regional development and economic growth by focusing on emerging high-technology applications, including molecular-scale drug development and green manufacturing.
While al Qaeda is the primary terrorist/extremist threat in East Africa, the region suffers more broadly from a danger of radical Islamist groups and organizations that the United States and its allies must address to reshape the region's security environment.
In testimony presented before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Peter Chalk testifies on the scope and contributing factors driving the rash of recent pirate attacks and the principal dangers associated with this particular manifestation of transnational crime.
Whether U.S. terrorism-prevention efforts match the threat continues to be central in policy debate. Part of this debate is whether the United States needs a dedicated domestic counterterrorism intelligence agency. To inform future policy decisionmaking, this book examines, from a variety of perspectives, the policy proposal that such an agency be created.
Tianjin Binhai New Area and the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area commissioned a technology-foresight study to help them plan for economic growth. Seven applications stand out; the authors describe drivers, barriers, and plans for each.
A guidebook to help U.S. Army personnel more effectively use economic assistance to support economic and infrastructure development.
The Mumbai terrorist attacks in India suggest the possibility of an escalating terrorist campaign in South Asia and the rise of a strategic terrorist culture. This report identifies the operational and tactical features of the attack, evaluates the response of Indian security forces, and analyzes the implications for the region and the U.S.
While Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad grabs the headlines, it is Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who is Iran's most powerful figure. And... it is Khamenei's sense of strategic confidence, distrust of the United States and his focus on Iranian sovereignty that are the sources behind Tehran's aversion to compromise.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps has evolved to take on a greater role in the nation's political, economic and cultural arenas in addition to serving as a major military force.
Overview of the education and labor market initiatives under way in four Arab nations -- Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates -- to address the challenges of developing their human capital for the 21st century global economy.
The Proliferation Security Initiative consists of 91 countries seeking to limit the spread of weapons of mass destruction between states or non-state actors that would thereby pose a serious threat to global or regional security. This report assesses the perspectives of the five "hold-out" nations and how to possibly gain their affiliation.
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The federal government can spark the creation of a commercially competitive coal-to-liquids industry by fostering early development of plants that would produce transportation fuels from coal, as well as by expanding its investment in carbon sequestration technology to help limit, and possibly reduce, greenhouse gas emissions levels.
As China has moved toward a stronger role for private enterprise and capitalism it has also sought to adopt more Western-style oversight mechanisms and legal standards for corporate governance - a history of which is found here with an examination of attendant problems and their policy implications.
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DUBLIN, Aug. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of Wintergreen Research, Inc's new report "Business Process Management (BPM), Cloud, Mobile, and Patterns Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2014-2020" to their offering.
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Systems business process management software are providing automated process for achieving the ability to connect people across applications. Within the siloed lines of business BPM software capability extends the reach of everyone, it extends the access to information needed to do a job. As enterprises realize that automation of process is key to market growth BPM is creating new market opportunities.
IBM is the leader in business process management (BPM). IBM is the leader because it has invested in integration and analytics technology needed to achieve comprehensive IT systems implementation that achieves support for collaborative systems. The implementation of BPM depends on a broad set of process technology frameworks that interact seamlessly to achieve the end point integration needed to manage complexity of modern IT systems. IBM stands alone in the IT industry with that capability of managing complexity.
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Growth hacking is common for startups to make unheard-of progress in building their business. Career Hacks can help Geek Girls and those who support them (yes, that's you too, Dad!) to excel in this typically male-dominated world. Get ready to learn the facts: Is there a bias against women in the tech / developer communities? Why are women 50% of the workforce, but hold only 24% of the STEM or IT positions? Some beginnings of what to do about it! In her Day 2 Keynote at 17th Cloud Expo, Sandy Ca...
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IoT is at the core or many Digital Transformation initiatives with the goal of re-inventing a company's business model. We all agree that collecting relevant IoT data will result in massive amounts of data needing to be stored. However, with the rapid development of IoT devices and ongoing business model transformation, we are not able to predict the volume and growth of IoT data. And with the lack of IoT history, traditional methods of IT and infrastructure planning based on the past do not app...
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WebRTC services have already permeated corporate communications in the form of videoconferencing solutions. However, WebRTC has the potential of going beyond and catalyzing a new class of services providing more than calls with capabilities such as mass-scale real-time media broadcasting, enriched and augmented video, person-to-machine and machine-to-machine communications. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Luis Lopez, CEO of Kurento, introduced the technologies required for implementing these idea...
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Why do your mobile transformations need to happen today? Mobile is the strategy that enterprise transformation centers on to drive customer engagement. In his general session at @ThingsExpo, Roger Woods, Director, Mobile Product & Strategy – Adobe Marketing Cloud, covered key IoT and mobile trends that are forcing mobile transformation, key components of a solid mobile strategy and explored how brands are effectively driving mobile change throughout the enterprise.
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The explosion of new web/cloud/IoT-based applications and the data they generate are transforming our world right before our eyes. In this rush to adopt these new technologies, organizations are often ignoring fundamental questions concerning who owns the data and failing to ask for permission to conduct invasive surveillance of their customers. Organizations that are not transparent about how their systems gather data telemetry without offering shared data ownership risk product rejection, regu...
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With major technology companies and startups seriously embracing IoT strategies, now is the perfect time to attend @ThingsExpo 2016 in New York. Learn what is going on, contribute to the discussions, and ensure that your enterprise is as "IoT-Ready" as it can be! Internet of @ThingsExpo, taking place June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, New York, is co-located with 20th Cloud Expo and will feature technical sessions from a rock star conference faculty and the leading industry p...
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The Internet of Things will challenge the status quo of how IT and development organizations operate. Or will it? Certainly the fog layer of IoT requires special insights about data ontology, security and transactional integrity. But the developmental challenges are the same: People, Process and Platform and how we integrate our thinking to solve complicated problems. In his session at 19th Cloud Expo, Craig Sproule, CEO of Metavine, demonstrated how to move beyond today's coding paradigm and sh...
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SYS-CON Events announced today that IoT Now has been named “Media Sponsor” of SYS-CON's 20th International Cloud Expo, which will take place on June 6–8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. IoT Now explores the evolving opportunities and challenges facing CSPs, and it passes on some lessons learned from those who have taken the first steps in next-gen IoT services.
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LONDON – Mike Shipman is glad he didn’t accept Fabian Edwards’ callout two years ago, because now they get to fight on a much bigger platform at Bellator Europe 6.
“I think this is the right time,” Shipman told MMA Junkie at Bellator Europe 6 media day. “When he was first opening his mouth I didn’t know who he was. He was 3-0. Now he’s got a good promotional push, people know who he is. This wouldn’t have been a co-main event type of fight a couple of years ago. It is now. So I would say it is the perfect time for this fight.”
Shipman (13-2 MMA, 4-1 BMMA), who meets Edwards (8-0 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) on Saturday’s card, which takes place at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London and streams on MMA Junkie, made a valid argument about the stakes of the matchup. The middleweight pairing is crucial to the landscape of Bellator’s middleweight division.
After putting together four straight wins to begin his Bellator tenure, Shipman suffered a loss to Costello van Steenis in June. Now Edwards is the one on the rise with a Bellator winning streak, and it’s Shipman’s job to end it.
Shipman said he’s “too physical” for Edwards and is unlike anyone his fellow Brit has shared the cage with thus far. He knows Edwards, who is the younger brother of UFC welterweight contender Leon Edwards, has hype behind him, though, so a win at Bellator Europe 6 is valuable.
“I’m coming off that loss to Costello, so I feel like my foot slipped off the ladder right now, but this is my opportunity to put it straight back on there and I’m back on my climb towards the title,” Shipman said. “A dominant win over Fabian, who is getting so much attention, so much push from the company, that’s really going to put me back in the picture.”
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The Top 5 Reasons You Should Hire A Dog Walker
No matter how much we love our dogs and no matter how often we pay attention to them, there are still situations when we simply don’t have the time or energy for them. Sometimes you aren’t able to take your dog on out and spend quality time with him, and it doesn’t mean you’re an irresponsible owner. It simply means you live in a busy era, just like the rest of us.
Hiring a dog walker to take care of your beloved pet while you’re busy is the best solution to the problem. Anyone with dog walker experience will tell you how much happier and healthier their pup is.
Here are the top 5 reasons for hiring a dog walker:
Long Working Hours
Every minute counts in today’s world, given the busy lives we all live. It’s sometimes very difficult to fit consistent, long walks into your daily schedule. Our solution is often to wake up extra early, or go home during lunch hours so we can take our dogs out. We lose time and energy and put pressure on our already busy schedule because we love our dogs and want them to get the proper care.
A dog walker will take your dog on regular walks, provide him with the exercise and socialization he needs. You will still have time to eat lunch, sleep an hour longer, or spend hours in the kitchen in the evenings making dinner for your loved ones.
Regular Walks Improve Your Dog’s Health
Many dogs develop various health problems during their lifetime just because they’ve spent too much of their time indoors, without proper exercise. Conditions including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, arthritis as they get older are just some of the dangers that lurk every dog. Just like us, humans, dogs need to stretch their legs, relieve energy, and blow some steam – and they need it every day. If your schedule doesn’t allow you to provide your dog with all the exercise he needs, hiring a dog walker to do it for you is a much better option than skipping walks. Lack of exercise puts your dog’s health at risk, and we all know prevention beats treatment every time.
When it comes to your dog’s health, mental stimulation is just as important as physical exercise. A bored dog is usually very destructive, and he doesn’t do it because he wants to be naughty. It’s more likely they simply need to do something other than sleep. When they’re locked in the house all day, chewing and destroying things seems like a good solution because there’s nothing else fun to do. The pro dog walkers will provide your pup with all the stimulation he needs during walks, so you don’t have to worry about your slippers.
Every dog needs to socialize with other dogs. Just like we need socializing with other humans, they need their daily encounters with other dogs. While you may not think much of it, running into another dog during a walk is often the highlight of your pet’s day. Dogs are social animals, and in nature, they live in packs. Having your pup stay home alone all day and not allowing him to meet others of his kind is unfair to him.
Dog walkers will make sure your dog stays properly socialized. No matter what problems a dog walker encounters during the walks, he will know how to handle them. Hiring a professional to take care of everything is crucial for your dog to develop proper social skills.
More Attention for Your Dog
Dogs are extremely social, and they want to be around people all the time. They need one-on-one attention with humans, and that’s exactly what a dog walker provides. You shouldn’t worry about the fact your dog doesn’t yet know the dog walker. A professional knows that when you meet a dog for the first time, you should:
- Take the time to introduce yourself to the dog
- Give the dog some time to get accustomed to you
- Always have tasty dog treats at hand
A dog walker will make sure your dog gets the proper attention regularly.
There are some pros and cons of being a dog walker, and sometimes they differentiate bad dog walkers from the good ones. If you wonder what to look for in a dog walker, you should pay attention to several things. A professional should be reliable, responsible, an animal lover, and capable of handling your dog when you’re away.
Whether you decide to choose a licensed agency or an individual to handle dog walking, make sure you choose wisely and carefully. A dog walker should be an ally to both you and your dog, and they should help you instead of causing additional problems. The best way to choose a dog walker is to ask your friends for recommendations. If the person has been nothing but great with your friend’s dog, they will take care of your pup, too.

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A light earthquake with magnitude 4.3 (ml/mb) was detected on Tuesday, 16 kilometers (10 miles) from San Vicente Coatlan in Mexico. Event id: us2000gckx. Ids that are associated to the earthquake: us2000gckx. The temblor was reported at 06:48:29 / 6:48 am (local time epicenter). A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). Exact location of event, longitude -96.9358 West, latitude 16.2717 North, depth = 46.77 km. Exact time and date of event in UTC/GMT: 24/07/18 / 2018-07-24 12:48:29 / July 24, 2018 @ 12:48 pm. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 46.77 km (29 miles) below the earth’s surface.
Epicenter of the event was 91 km (57 miles) from Oaxaca de Juárez (c. 262 600 pop), 87 km (54 miles) from Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán (c. 61 800 pop), 88 km (55 miles) from San Antonio de la Cal (c. 20 200 pop), 47 km (29 miles) from Puerto Escondido (c. 19 500 pop), 37 km (23 miles) from Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz (c. 17 600 pop), 78 km (49 miles) from Villa de Zaachila (c. 14 000 pop). Close country/countries, Mexico (c. 112 469 000 pop) (That might be effected). Closest city/cities/towns to epicentrum/hypocenter was Santa María del Tule, Santa Cruz Amilpas, Oaxaca de Juárez (min 5000 pop).
Each year there are an estimated 13,000 light quakes in the world. In the past 24 hours, there have been one, in the last 10 days one, in the past 30 days three and in the last 365 days twenty-three earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater that has struck near. Earthquakes 4.0 to 5.0 are often felt, but only causes minor damage.
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As the East Carolina University (ECU) faithful celebrated a 32-11 homecoming victory over the University of Memphis football team, head coach Tommy West stared at the scoreboard with eyes hard and wide, red with emotion and troubled with what he saw there in neon lights. The Tigers had a chance to solidify a place as the leagues second best team. Instead, the squad came out with no heart, no interest, and no clue about how to beat ECU.
I wanted to remember it, West said of the scoreboard. Not that Im going to forget it overnight.
According to West , the reason for the final score this night was simple. We got our butts kicked, he said. I got mine whipped. Everybody on our football team, we came up here and we got whipped. I wish there was some other way to say it, but there isnt ... We didnt block anybody that I could see. We ran routes and fell down ... I know everybody would like a more complex answer but the answer is that we got whipped.
And it only got worse from there. The Tigers gave up 473 total ECU offensive yards with Pirates running back Leonard Harry leading the way with 132 yards on 26 carries. Pirates quarterback David Garrard threw 25 times for 20 completions and 268 yards, with a touchdown pass to wide receiver Richard Alston. Garrard also rushed in two touchdowns of his own. Pirates Kicker Kevin Miller rounded out the scoring onslaught with four field goals from the 35, the 26, the 35 again, and the 26, respectively.
Memphis had few answers, and none of them satisfactory. Tigers running back Dante Brown, dominant to this point, mustered only 70 yards on 19 runs. Tigers quarterback Danny Wimprine threw 27 times but for only 16 completions and 159 yards. Wimprine did score the Tigers only touchdown when he threw to receiver Bunkie Perkins late in the game. Kicker Ryan White hit an early second half field goal from 31 yards.
I think our defense ran out of gas at the end, West said about Memphis inability to stop ECU. That running out of gas included embarrassing un-sportsmanlike penalty late in the game after ECU punched into the end zone once again. I was really disappointed by the end of the game at our lack of poise, West said. And Im responsible for that. And I will correct that. Were not going to be a team that, when things are going well, were all beating on our chests and when things dont go our way, we fall apart and lose our poise. Thats not our way.
West said that this sort of loss is a part of the Tigers growing phase. Its a tough loss, but it counts [only] one. And were a football team thats still growing. Were a football team, right now, that has to play very sound fundamentally. We cant make mistakes and win football games. Especially not against one of the best teams in our league. Weve got a lot of work to do. We still have a chance to accomplish a lot of our goals.
The Tigers and Tommy West will go after those goals -- a winning season, a bowl bid, respect -- next Saturday, October 27, in Memphis against the University of Alabama-Birmingham.

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This is the final weekend of the Manatee Players’ marvelous production of “Sunday in the Park with George” and I’m encouraging you to see a show that may be unfamiliar to many of you but is sure to be one of the highlights of the season.
I liked it so much on opening night that I went back for a second visit Thursday night and was just as impressed by Rick Kerby’s production.
The Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical about pointilist painter Georges Seurat, the creation of his masterpiece “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grand Jatte” and the nature of creative thinking is a moving and inspiring show.
It’s not typical community theater fare, which is part of what makes it such a standout. It’s difficult to believe that it has taken 26 years for the show to reach Southwest Florida.
But it was worth the wait because Kerby and his design team (along with a strong cast of actors) have risen to the technical and performance challenges and turn the production into something far better than you might expect in a community theater.
Scenic designer Marc Lalosh has created animated projections that give life to Seurat’s painting as it is being created, and he does some impressive work throughout the show. Costume designer David Walker likewise takes the look of the outfits worn by people in the painting and gives them life on the bodies of the actors.
And those performers are some of the best in the region, led by Steve Dawson as both Seurat and his supposed great grandson, a 1980s artist also named George, and Dianne Dawson as Seurat’s muse, and later his aging daughter.
The show continues through Sunday at the Manatee Players, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. 748-5875; manateeplayers.com


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These are two knives i made over Christmas break, they are my first Damascus blades. The first one is a straight razor 15N20 and 1084 twisted with about 30 layers with a walnut WW2 stock for a handle and a brass rivet and washers. The second is a EDC style knife with a multi-bar twist core clad with 1084 with a brass spacer, a micarta spacer and an African blackwood handle. Critiquing is welcome.
A while back, I began a small project. It was to take old bits and cut-offs of various high carbon steels as well as a 15n20 circular saw blade I cut up and forge weld them together to make my first piece of damascus. I gave this random patter the ever so creative name of "scrapmascus". The idea was that the random shapes and sizes of the bits would create a purely random pattern, which it did, but it came with some project ruining welds that actually left two very noticeable gaps in the blade. Does this concept make it impossible to not get a bad weld, or should I just chalk this up to lack of experience and a power hammer? I have a bunch of 1075 and 1095 cut-offs that I'd like to try again with, but I don't want to bother if it's not possible to do it.
So I haven't posted in quite a while but have been doing a lot, learning a lot, and gaining all I can from what i see posted on this forum. The last time I posted I believe was showing off some meager first attempts at blade smithing and was given a lot of very helpful wisdom from a lot of you of which I am very grateful. I've been quite busy and haven't quite found the time to give updates on all of my doings but thought I'd like to share some of my work since I've been working a lot to get better since I last posted. All of the things I've been up to isn't necessarily blade work but is close enough. However I just finished my first knife from start to finish successfully (having had a difficult time with heat treating and not a lot of time to experiment with it a lot until recently). Also I'm working on my second knife which is in the process of getting all of the fittings assembled. Needless to say, I'm excited and glad to have that under my belt. Without paining you all with details I've had issues with heat treating a lot and haven't even gotten to the "fit and finish" stage until recently and I'm glad to have made it. These are a few non-blade objects I've done. The first pictures are damascus Mjolnir pendants I've made. I shared one I made in my first post and I feel like I've honed them to a slightly finer piece than what I first did. Also have been fiddling around with damascus rings. The first one is the first I made and is my wedding band. the others are for friends and posted in chronological order. This is the most recent one I've finished. This is my first completed knife. 6" Chef 11" overall from 1084. Not exactly sure what wood is on the handle but the fittings are copper. Not the most perfect thing in the world but glad to have one under my belt. Only thing left is to put the edge one it which I will be doing very soon. And this will be my second once its all fitted and finished... Thanks for your time and would welcome any critiques, help and wisdom. I have a lot of respect for a lot of guys on this forum and have yielded to a lot of wisdom and gained much inspiration and insight into this craft from you all! Matthew Shead


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The Viceroy hotel in Santa Monica was host to the second installment of city cultural conversations on Nov. 16, holding the Culture Collective’s curated event series with guests Roger Gastman and DJ Jason Bentley.
Hosted by the Culture Collective marketing agency’s founder and CEO Michelle Edgar, who also serves as Santa Monica Arts Commissioner, the event featured a sitdown interview with Edgar and Gastman, a world-renowned graffiti artist and art historian. Gastman is a connoisseur of all things art, founding the graphic design publication Swindle Magazine and being part of films like Banksy’s “Exit Through the Gift Shop,” which earned an Academy Award nomination for best documentary.
Gastman’s love of local art is seen through his Los Angeles flagship gallery, Beyond the Streets, which hosts area artists’ work and continues to expand since its opening in September of last year. “Each show we add more music, more fashion, more things that are the tentacles, the arms of the octopus of this great pop culture,” he said.
The Culture Collective event series is a celebration of Los Angeles’ wide variety of art and media projects, with Edgar hand-selecting guests that represent “trailblazers” that have “stood the test of time” with their artistry. She noted that she wants Santa Monica to be on the pulse of what’s happening in the arts and entertainment world, trying to be ahead of the curve and cultivate forward-thinking art projects.
“Thinking about that production, that special content … that unique collaboration, unique conversations, we need an experience that will ignite community … I want to make sure everyone can meet and have a dialogue and find collaborative partners for their various [endeavors],” Edgar said.
She commended the Viceroy for being a willing partner in the process, as the hotel will continue to host future Culture Collective events. Viceroy Brand Director Danny Samora said that with his background in events and the music industry, he also wanted to put forth critical conversations about art culture.
“We have great music [events], but I like to break it up and do something that’s more educational and informative, and supports the arts,” Samora said. “I think we accomplished that.”
The next Culture Collective event is set for February, with the returns on the first two gathering a positive step for the arts commissioner.
“I’m just very grateful … I see that the topics and experiential events I’m creating are exciting for the community … [that] gives me more motivation, more inspiration, [it] makes me feel like I’m doing the right thing,” Edgar said.


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Go to ski in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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Steamboat Springs is a small town in Colorado of about 10,000 residents but its size does not match its importance. It is important as a historic and ranching town and it is also important as a resort, namely a skiing resort.
The person that contributed a great deal in turning the city into a great attraction was Carl Howelsen who built the ski jump in 1914. Skiing was not an unusual sport in the area but it was not seen as an organised, recreational sport till then. From that moment on lots of efforts were made to ensure good conditions for skiing and Mount Werner is fully developed to meet the demands of skiers of every level while Howelsen Hill is used especially for ski jumps.
Besides skiing there are other sports you can practice. Golf is one of them. It is not practiced on a large scale as skiing, but you can surely have some fun at the 18-hole miniature golf course.
Among the attractions are the numerous mineral springs that are well known for their therapeutical benefits and bring many tourists to the area. In the past tourism was not so developed but the rich land attracted many prospectors who saw it proper for farming and ranching. Now the mainstay of the local economy is tourism.
If you want to find out more about the past of the area head towards the Tread of Pioneers Museum that has excellent exhibits on pioneer ranch life, information on how skiing became a recreational sport and it traces the history of Steamboat Springs from its origin to nowadays. Visitors can marvel at two beautifully restored Victorian homes, a Southwest American Indian collection and an impressive firearm collection. You can bring your kids along as there are some fun activities in store for them.
Being a touristy place the town has many events for every occasion, no occasion, and every month of the year. There are activities for every age range, price range, and interest; you'll feel like your vacation just went over the top!
You can start having fun at the Amaze'n Steamboat Maze. It is a human maze that takes you through intricate paths making it difficult to find your way. If you don’t feel like trying it you can get on the observation point from where you cans see the whole maze. For another type of view, head towards the Routt National Forest where you can see an amazing waterfall of 283-feet. There is also a historic bridge standing at its base.
Besides the Routt National Forest there are other green places where you can a picnic or a stroll. One of them is Yampa River Botanic Park featuring lovely gardens, beautiful plants, picturesque ponds and nice paths. During the summer there are free concerts held in the in the great outdoors each Thursday at lunch time.
But they are not the only concerts as Steamboat Springs is well known for its Mountains Music Festival, a festival that takes place during the summer season and delights visitors and locals with different musical programs for all tastes. There is classical music on Wednesday and Saturday and you can listen to the music of Chopin, Schumann, Brahms and other great composers. Another type of music like pop, jazz or country can be listened to on Friday and Tuesday nights.
If you don’t happen to be in town in summer, don’t worry you haven’t missed much as there are Winter Concert Series but they are not as frequent as those in summer. Still the bar scene is especially alive in winter and nightlife becomes lively in this season due to the increased number of tourists. There are a variety of live music and dancing opportunities and at some of the bars you can watch any sporting event you'd want to see and play pool.
What to plan on spending? Whatever your want! There are free concerts as well as ones you have to pay for but they are not expensive if you compare them to their quality.
Whether you're looking for a relaxing vacation with the opportunity to discover the beauties of the area, or to experience a great area to golf, ski, listen to quality music, Steamboat Springs is the place to be.
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Two local men Jim Temple and John Fetcher contributed to the development of Steamboat Springs Resort. The Valley of Steamboat Springs attracts a large number of visitors from all over the world. Steamboat Springs offers an array of outdoor recreational activities to the tourists. Whatever is your style and budget you can find every type of sporting and entertainment spots and outdoor activities. Steamboat Springs Resort offers separate activities for summer and winter. Visitors enjoy fishing, rafting, kayaking, tubing, skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling etc. Steamboat Spring is home to many popular attractions of Colorado.... Read more »
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The oldest ski resort of the US - Oct 9, 2007, by lindamura
Set at a 7,136-foot summit elevation, Howelsen Hill ski area holds a unique place in the history of skiing boasting a remarkable heritage. The International Skiing History Association and the Colorado Ski Museum Ski & Snowboard Hall of... Read more »
Steamboat, town in the Colorado Rockies - Nov 9, 2007, by lindamura
Mostly known as Ski Town, U.S.A., Steamboat is a unique little town set 7,000 feet up in the Colorado Rockies, but it is one of North America’s largest ski mountains with six peaks of world-class terrain. This small ranching community... Read more »
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NHLA comment on NH Medicaid work requirement waiverPosted Nov 30, 2018
New Hampshire Legal Assistance has issued the following statement on the CMS approval of a Medicaid waiver allowing the implementation of a work requirement for certain people:
“As we and other health care advocates around the country have said time and again, work requirements for Medicaid are contrary to federal law. Kentucky and Arkansas are currently tied up in litigation over this issue; meanwhile, 12,000 people have already lost access to their health insurance.”
“Today the federal government approved a waiver that would allow New Hampshire to implement a similar, costly and ineffective work reporting requirement that threatens the health insurance access of thousands of New Hampshire families. 77% of people on Medicaid in New Hampshire are in working families. Those who aren’t working are sick, disabled, or taking care of family.”
“Our Legislature does not have to take this path. New Hampshire has a chance to pause, delay or stop implementation altogether. The rules – including a fiscal impact note that is still not available for public comment – go before the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules December 20th. We urge legislators to take a closer look at how a work requirement will negatively impact vulnerable New Hampshire residents and the New Hampshire state budget.
“Do we want to wrap our state up in litigation like Kentucky? Do we want to risk health care coverage for thousands like they’ve seen in Arkansas? Do we want to spend NH’s limited state resources spinning new red tape for struggling families?”
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Powergrid Solutions Inc. acquires Neumetal Corp.
- Formerly Shallbetter Inc. of Oshkosh, Powergrid has hired 61 new employees since Jan. 1
An Oshkosh switchgear manufacturer is expanding after recently changing its name and acquiring a New London-based metal fabricator.
Powergrid Solutions Inc., formerly Shallbetter Inc., has hired 65 new employees since Jan. 1, during which time it also acquired Neumetal Corp., said Heather Maas, a spokeswoman for the Oshkosh company. Shallbetter changed its name to Powergrid Solutions in February in an effort to more accurately describe the rapidly growing business.
In addition, Powergrid Solutions bought Neumetal Corp. of New London in March, Maas said. The business will continue to operate under the Neumetal name as a facility of Powergrid Solutions.

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