It is in movies, music, and books. It is promoted in advertisements, magazines, and on television. It is consumed daily by millions and its imagery is being viewed and applied to women and girls all over the world; mass producing stereotypical narratives and sexist social norms that attempt to shape the “value” and “worth” of girls’ and women’s bodies. What is this “it”? “It” is the sexual objectification and exploitation of women and girls in the media.
According to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, sexual objectification can be “roughly defined as the seeing and/or treating a person, usually women [and girls] as objects.” From this perspective, women and girls are viewed solely as objects of desire and for their bodies, instead of whole individuals who have emotions, personalities, and behaviors beyond the scope of the act of sex.
And sexual exploitation is a form of sexual violence, which is a global human rights injustice with severe health and social consequences.
In 2010, the American Psychological Association (APA) released a report on the sexualization of girls in the media and found that massive exposure to media among youth sexualizes women and girls, teaching girls that women are sexual objects. Examining various media, the findings proved women and girls are more likely to be portrayed in a sexual manner (dressed in revealing clothing, with bodily postures or facial expressions that imply sexual readiness) and are objectified (used as a decorative object, or as body parts rather than a whole person).
With these sexist, stereotypical models of femininity constantly being perpetuated in the media, the negative implications affecting the mental, emotional, and physical wellness of girls are many.
Consequences for girls and women at-large include anxiety about appearance and feelings of shame, eating disorders, lower self-esteem, and depression. The study also found that sexualization of women and girls can also have a negative impact on boys and men. According to the APA, objectifying girls and women, and sex itself, is integral to masculinity and these beliefs may jeopardize men’s ability to form and maintain intimate relationships with women.
While the sexual exploitation of women and girls is rampant, there are many ways that you can help combat the media objectification of girls. Whether it is through writing, petitioning, or joining organizations that promote gender equality and balanced gender representation in the media, here are ways in which you can help stop sexual exploitation of girls.
Founded by Academy Award-winning actor and advocate Geena Davis, the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media is the only research-based organization working within the media and entertainment industry to engage, educate, and influence media producers to dramatically improve gender representation in films, to stop stereotyping girls and women, and to create diverse female characters in entertainment targeting children ages 11 and under.
Offering educational programming for content creators, entertainment industry leaders, corporations, educational institutions, and individuals focused on gender equality and the use of non-stereotypical images of women and girls, the Geena Davis Institute provides gender equality lessons and symposiums to sensitive both current and future media content creators.
The Dove Self-Esteem Project is also bringing awareness to this issue by promoting body confidence all over the world. As the largest provider of self-esteem education, the project helps young people develop a positive relationship with the way they look. According to Dove, six in ten girls avoid participating in fundamental life activities because of concerns about the way they look. Globally, only 11 percent of girls would call themselves beautiful.
Since 2004, the Dove Self Esteem Project has reached 17 million young people worldwide with self-esteem education, body confidence, and resources that are designed to help individuals engage and support young people ages seven to 17 on issues relating to self-esteem and body image issues.
After sexually explicit and abusive tweets were directed at a 12-year old contestant on Brazil’s Junior Master Chef, thousands of women and girls flocked to social media to discuss the sexist norms that permeate Brazil. In response to the violent comments, a Brazilian, feminist non-governmental organization called Think Olga, created the hashtag #primeiroassédio (which means first harassment) and urged women and girls to participate using the hashtag to discuss their personal experiences of sexual assault and harassment. Countless stories were shared, revealing a chronic issue within Brazilian society in regards to how girls and women are represented in the media and beyond.
Another campaign called #WomenNotObjects is also taking a stand against objectification of girls and women in advertisements. When ad executive Madonna Badger googled “objectification of women” she found endless advertisements that hypersexualized women and girls to the highest degree. Addressing this issue head on, her advertising agency Badger & Winters—which focuses on communicating to women—made a commitment to never objectify women in their work and created a video mocking the myriad ads that use women as sexualized props to promote their brands.
You, too, can use social media to bring awareness about sexual objectification of women and girls in the media. Whether it is tweeting, sharing a post on Facebook, or creating your own hashtag, do not miss out on an opportunity to shed light on sexist images that affect women and girls every day, or to promote solutions that are working to combat sexism and promote gender equality.
The Women’s Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in Hong Kong, is creating a documentary that is challenging the objectification of women and girls in Hong Kong culture. In collaboration with Women Helping Women Hong Kong, the documentary, “She Objects,” which is set to release later on this year, shows how women and girls are portrayed in media and advertising and the connections between sexual objectification and mental, emotional, and physical implications, including eating disorders, low self-esteem, sexual harassment, and violence.
Jean Kilbourne’s award-winning documentaries “Killing Us Softly: Advertising’s Images of Women” and “Still Killing Us Softly” also focus on gender stereotypes in the media and its effects on women and girls. The 2011 documentary film Miss Representation by The Representation Project, highlights the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, and challenges the media’s limited portrayal of what it means to be a powerful woman. Truth in Reality, a social advocacy organization, is also leading a documentary project called Redefining HERstory™, discussing the dire need to change the imbalanced media depictions of Black and Afro-Latina women and girls of color.
If you think the messages in these documentaries are important, spread the word about them on social media and consider hosting a watch party with your friends and family!
The 4 Every Girl campaign is calling on entertainment and media industry leaders to create an environment where young girls feel valued and are defined by healthy media images of themselves. Sign their petition to call on leaders in the entertainment and media industries to produce media images that respect, empower, and promote the true value of every girl.
In addition, the Women’s Media Center is a pioneering leader in monitoring the media for sexism, launching petitions, and holding the media accountable for an equal voice and equal participation. Have you read, seen, or heard problematic coverage of women and girls in the local or national media? You can report it to the Women’s Media Center and they will review your complaint.
Additionally, if you notice the objectification of women in media, such as an advertisement or film sexualizing women or girls, you can go directly to the source of the media and write a complaint letter to the company or organization behind it.
While these are only five ways to end sexual objectification of women and girls in the media, there are many other opportunities to promote positive imagery and messages about women and girls. Whether it is through educating others, volunteering with girl-centered groups, or just monitoring what you watch, you too, can take part in ending the sexual objectification of women and girls.


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Assessing Binary Measurement Systems
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Binary measurement systems (BMS) are widely used in both manufacturing industry and medicine. In industry, a BMS is often used to measure various characteristics of parts and then classify them as pass or fail, according ...
Assessment and Comparison of Continuous Measurement Systems
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In this thesis we critically examine the assessment and comparison of continuous measurement systems. Measurement systems, defined to be the devices, people, and protocol used to make a measurement, are an important tool ...


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Dr. Afkami is a leading provider of oral surgery to patients throughout Hurst and the surrounding Fort Worth area. At Brookshire Dentistry, We are able to treat a number of conditions through the use of oral surgery and care, including dental implant placement and wisdom teeth removal.
Wisdom teeth are the very last to emerge in a person’s mouth. Unfortunately, most people don’t have enough room for these teeth to fit properly and this can cause the teeth to erupt pointing in the wrong direction. They can even become impacted, or stuck, under teeth which have already erupted. This problem goes hand in hand with pressure and discomfort. This pressure can even damage the existing teeth and cause tooth loss. It can also interfere with a person’s sinuses and ears. These reasons are why the wisdom teeth are normally removed.
Dental implants are placed in three appointments. During the initial appointment, the dental implant’s post, which is made from titanium, is implanted in the person’s jaw bone. Then the post is allowed to join with the surrounding bone tissue for several weeks. If required, a bone graft may be employed to supply bone tissue to the affected area. Once the post has joined with the bone, the abutment will be attached in the next appointment. The abutment is designed to connect the titanium post to an artificial tooth or crown. An impression of the gap will be made so that the crown will fit exactly. During the last appointment, the artificial tooth, bridge, crown, or denture is connected to the implant post and smoothed until it fits evenly with the teeth next to it.
The sinus lift is a procedure used to address a person’s upper jawbone using bone grafts to prepare it for accepting a dental implant. This helps to make sure that the upper jawbone can fully support the dental implant. It also creates space between the sinus and upper jawbone for the titanium post. Bone grafts used during the procedure are traditionally acquired from a bone tissue bank or from another location within the person’s body.
"Brookshire took great care of me. They made sure I was comfortable during my appt. beginning w/ the front desk employees."

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Tron (TRX) Announces Third Super Representative: Lianjinshu (Joins SkyPeople & CryptoDiva)
The Tron (TRX) Foundation officially started the Super Representative elections on the 26th of June with the candidates currently numbering 80 according. Out of the 80 candidates only 27 will be chosen to represent the entire Tron Community. Lianjinshu became the third and the most recent addition to the list. They followed CryptoDiva And SkyPeople who were the first and second addition to the list respectively.
Lianjinshu has became one of #TRON Super Representatives #TRX $TRX https://t.co/XaLUGT6EXS
— Justin Sun (@justinsuntron) July 5, 2018
The first elected Super Representative was CryptoDiva.
CryptoDiva is the leading blockchain capital group in the world. It is based on the CryptoDiva Foundation and offers financial services for the blockchain capital market. Ali, a young bestseller writer, who was a lecturer and trainer of New Oriental Group was the co-founder of CryptoDiva. He was also the president of Peking University English Association.
On the other hand, Skypeople, a gaming company that is based in South Korea became the second Super Representative. SkyPeople developer of “Final Blade” published by NCsoft is getting ready to take over Pokémon Go. It currently occupies the second spot in the sales rank on Korean Market. Moreover, Final Blade is currently leading Taiwan as far as game content is concerned. SkyPeople aims to launch a new type of game service in conjunction with the next generation blockchain.
The latest announcement by Tron Foundation says that Lianjinshu has been voted in as one of Tron Super Representatives. Lianjinshu currently has gathered 132,380,513 votes in the ongoing elections. The team at Lianjunshu comprises of over 50 employees that are technical masters in blockchain as well as have research experience in currency products. They are a leading player in the building of industry aggregate media, similarly, it is known for pioneering the introduction of various Internet Influential Products. The team is committed to developing and promoting the blockchain industry.

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By Emily Whisnant, Development Fellow - Our Turn
The discrepancies in disciplinary action taken between White students and students of color is strikingly apparent in our country’s education system. According to the Department of Education for the 2017 and 2018 school year, Black students only accounted for 15% of public school students, but they made up over 30% of the students who are expelled or arrested. I have personally seen this manifested in my school system, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS). Schools with a majority Black and Brown student population have had metal detectors installed, and students are required to wear clear backpacks while the schools with a higher population of White students have not taken similar actions. As a White student, I have seen many of my Black peers subjected to an unreasonable search by our school security. This is something that has never happened to me, but I have seen this happen on multiple occasions to the same students of color. Along with unreasonable searches comes unreasonable punishment. The same offense can be committed by a White low-performing student and a Black honors student, and these two students would not receive the same punishment. The harsher punishment would be handed down to the Black student. Harsh punishments have an obvious and lasting impact on the students they are given to. This stark contrast is something that all students can see and that negatively affects their education.
Black students are not only more likely to receive harsher punishments, they are also more likely to attend underfunded schools. Schools composed mostly of Black students are more likely to be overcrowded and receive less funding than those with a mostly White student population. Predominantly nonwhite schools receive $23 billion less funding than majority white school districts even though they have the same number of pupils. This is a national issue that is affecting all school districts in America. School districts with mostly youth of color receive $1,800 less per pupil than the national average. How do we expect students of color to succeed when they do not receive equal funding? When there’s a lack of funding in school systems, there’s a lack of quality educators that can help the students grow and learn. According to an Edbuild report, more than half of students in the United States go to racially concentrated schools. When students are isolated by race, that allows for these issues to continue. In my own school system, certain higher-income schools have majority White students, and perceived lower-income schools have majority-Black students.
If we want all students to succeed when they leave the education system, we have to provide them all the same opportunities and treat them equitably. If students of color are repeatedly targeted and punished, they will not succeed in the same ways as their White peers. And, if funding inequities persist, achievement gaps will only continue to widen. As White allies, we have to come alongside our Black and Brown peers and fight to provide students of color the education they deserve.
1. (2021, September 17). Black Students Are More Likely to be Punished Than White Students. USA Facts. usafacts.org/articles/black-students-more-likely-to-be-punished-than-white-students/
2. (Reference: “How school funding can help repair the legacy of segregation”; Vox.com)
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Here is another frame that I recycled, lol!
I really like how this one turned out! The paper is from Hobby Lobby. The flowers are on one side and the red is on the other side (how convenient). Again, I ripped the original paper off and sanded then applied this paper. The sentiment is another freebie that Paper Makeup Stamps had out over the summer.
Paper: from Hobby Lobby
Stamps: sentiment (Paper Makeup Stamps)
Accessories: Xyron sticker maker

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BATON ROUGE – Congress is debating a comprehensive farm bill this summer, and the competing versions offered by the House and Senate could hardly be more different.
The House bill, which was approved earlier this month, would cut funding for food assistance by nearly $19 billion and invest that money in risky new work programs. The bill would make it harder for more than 2 million Americans to put food on the table by reducing or eliminating their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
The Senate proposal – which faces a floor vote this week – would protect and strengthen food assistance while making meaningful investments in workforce development programs for SNAP recipients. The bill allows more states to participate in SNAP employment and training pilot programs and dedicates money to programs that have a proven track record of success.
There is a long history of bipartisan commitment to protecting and strengthening SNAP, which has long been one of the nation’s most effective anti-hunger and poverty reduction programs. It delivers nutrition assistance primarily to children, veterans, people with disabilities and seniors. In 2015, SNAP lifted more than 8 million people above the poverty line – including nearly 4 million children. Between 2009 and 2012, SNAP kept 207,000 people out of poverty in Louisiana, including 100,000 children.
The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced its version of the bill by a bipartisan vote of 20 to 1. Congress must advance the Senate version, without harmful amendments, to protect food access for millions of Americans.
Read more on this issue from Davante Lewis on LBP’s Two Cents blog.

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Cuttack: Team Excise Odisha led by Ashish Kumar Singh, Commissioner of Excise has been on continuous overdrive to control Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Crime in the State.
A Tough Cop, Mr.Singh has conducted a special enforcement drive for the period from 19-25 April 2022 to control NDPS crime in the State.
During the drive, the senior officials of Directorate of Excise have registered 184 NDPS cases with arrest of 188 accused persons and seizure of 2642 kgs of Ganja, 1028 grams brown sugar, 165.8 litres of codeine based cough syrup , cash of Rs.13 lakh and 19 vehicles. The total market value of seized materials will be Rs. 2.86 crores, officials said here on Tuesday.
During the special drive period the field officers are regularly monitored from the Excise Directorate. The Ganjam District has detected the highest 14 NDPS cases, followed by Cuttack District with 11 cases.
Among major detection, the Ganjam excise team detected one NDPS case with seizure of 265 kgs Ganja and one pick up van on April 20. One accused person was arrested in this case.
Similarly, on April 20, the officials in Cuttack seized 200 Grams of Brown Sugar in Bhubaneswar while the State Flying Squad, Cuttack seized 250 KG Ganja and one pick up van on April 22.
On April 23, EI & EB Unit-II, Cuttack seized 130 kg Ganja along with one twelve wheeler truck in Cuttack whereas the Rayagada Excise team seized 465 kgs Ganja and arrested three accused persons.
On April 24, the Sambalpur EI & EB Unit detected one NDPS(Ganja) case with seizure of 21 KG Ganja and cash/ sale proceeds of Rs. 13 lakhs in Bolangir District.
In the month of April, the Excise Department officials have registered 2955 cases and arrested 2525 persons along with seizure of 68039 litres ID liquor, 557195 kgs of ID wash, 1245.4 kgs of Bhanga, 68.7 litres spirit, 23.25 litres of non-duty paid IMFL, 464.7 litres of duplicate IMFL, 1298 QTLS of Mahua flowers, 4704.32 kgs of Ganja & 1318.5 grams of brown sugar & 178 vehicle. The approximate values of these seizure items would be Rs.13.45 crore, said the officials.
The Excise Directorate is having a close watch in the enforcement activities of field functionaries. The monthly and fortnightly review of all Districts and EI&EB Units are being made regularly by the Excise Commissioner Ashish Kumar Singh to strengthen the enforcement activities.


ACROSS THE EQUATOR1
Although Australia is the smallest continent in the world (however, not far behind Europe, which is the second smallest), it boasts2 some unique and spectacular natural as well as cultural attractions. It lies in the southern hemisphere and thanks to its isolation from the rest of the world it is home to some very special and iconic varieties of mammals, birds, reptiles3 and plants. These definitely belong among the mustsees and are as important as any other favourite tourist destination.
Apart from its iconic fauna, tourists travel to this remote4 island to admire its amazing coral reefs, wild rain forests, red-earthed national parks, awesome5 beaches (There are over 10,000 of them!) and thrilling cities. And it´s worth the travel, indeed!
TASK ONE: Can you name at least five animals that are native to Australia and live only here?
THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
One of the most photographed buildings in the world that anyone can surely recognize6 is the Sydney Opera House. Located in the Sydney Harbour, it overlooks the seawater and its iconic shape makes it one of the most prominent architectural masterpieces7 of the 20th century!
Sydney’s Opera has much more to offer than an extraordinary exterior (designed by a Danish architect Jørn Utzon), thanks to which it was added to the UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2007. Visitors can enjoy a number of performances of multiple genres (cabaret, classical music, ballet, and of course – opera),dine at one of the fancy restaurants or take a tour of this unusual building with its theatres, studios, a concert hall, exhibition rooms and a cinema. And finally, one tip for photography enthusiasts – one of the best sites to take photos of the Opera House is Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair in the Royal Botanic Gardens.
TASK TWO: What does the shape of the Opera House represent?
THE ULURU MOUNTAIN
Another photographic icon of Australia, and its natural landmark, is the magnificent sandstone monolith of Uluru (the Aboriginal and official name) also known as Ayers Rock in central Australia. Photographers try to capture8 its changing colours during different parts of the day (most often its glowing red shade at dawn9 and sunset) and different seasons. And similarly, as well as the Sydney Opera, it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mountain rises 348 m above ground; however, most of its mass (up to several kilometres of depth, although no-one knows exactly how much) is hidden underground. Uluru is of great cultural significance for the traditional inhabitants of the area, who also lead walking tours around the mountain and tell visitors stories of it.
THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
The largest structure in the world created by living organisms, one of the seven wonders of the natural world, a UNESCO world heritage-listed site – that’s Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Composed of over 2,900 individual reefs it stretches10 for over 2,600 kilometres and contains over 900 islands. Visitors come here to admire the world’s largest collection of coral reefs; with 400 types of coral, 1,500 species of fish and 4,000 types of molluscs11. To get an idea of its enormous area, its size can be roughly compared to the combined area of the United Kingdom, Holland and Switzerland. If you are not much into diving and snorkelling (which are of course the best ways of exploring its beauty), you may enjoy the crystal-clear turquoise12 waters with their colourful marine life from underwater viewing stations and glass bottom boats.
TASK THREE: What do you think are the greatest threats to the Great Barrier Reef?
Vocabulary:1 rovník; 2 chváliť sa – chlubit se; 3 plazy – plazi; 4 vzdialený – vzdálený; 5 úchvatný; 6 poznať – poznat; 7 majstrovské dielo – mistrovské dílo; 8 zachytiť – zachytit; 9 svitanie – svítání; 10 tiahnuť sa – táhnout se; 11 mäkkýše – měkkýši; 12 tyrkysový
TASK ONE: kangaroo, koala, echidna, dingo, platypus
TASK TWO: a series of white sailshaped shells
TASK THREE: Climate change (warmer ocean temperatures put stress oncoral and lead to coral bleaching), pesticide pollution, too much or badly managed tourism


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1. 5. Geopolitical flashpoints.In the not too distant past, a small supply disruption would send oil prices skyward. In early 2014, for example, violence in Libya blocked oil exports, contributing to a rise in oil prices. In Iraq, ISIS overran parts of the country and oil prices shot up on fears of supply outages. But since then, geopolitical flashpoints have had much less of an effect on the price of crude. During the last few weeks of 2014, violence flared up again in Libya. But after a brief increase in prices, the markets shrugged off the event. Nevertheless, history has demonstrated time and again that geopolitical crises are some of the most powerful short-term movers of oil prices.
2. Video of the year: "Tornado," Little Big Town
3. "He was not on the intelligence services' radar," added the prime minister.
6. James Bond 23 may still be quite a ways away from actually happening, as star Daniel Craig is commited to three chapters in the Millennium Trilogy, starting with the currently in-production The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. There is currently no talk of hiring someone else to play James Bond, but if Craig is to reprise the role a third time, we still won't see James Bond 23 until 2014 at the earliest.
1. The former Miss Israel, Gal Gadot spot 6th in the list of 10 most beautiful women of 2015. She is the leading fashion model for the clothing company Castro. Gadot is known for her role as Gisele Yashar in The Fast and the Furious film series.
1. Upgrades to the country's industrial structure in which labor-intensive industries are being moved out of metropolitan areas contributed greatly to the demographic change, Peng Xizhe, dean of the School of Social Development and Public Policy at Shanghai-based Fudan University, told the Global Times on Tuesday.
3. One of the most discouraging aspects of 2014 for professional investors has been the start-and-stop nature of the recovery. We coasted into January on a trend of strengthening economic reports. Within a few weeks, a nationwide snowstorm seemingly drove the economic data off the side of the road.
"He (Premier Wen) underlined that China effectively countered the severe impact of the global financial crisis and has maintained steady and fast economic development. This allowed China to become the second-largest economy, almost doubling its GDP in five years."
Confidence and a good elevator speech can take any pitch to the next level. The first marketing any company experiences comes from its founder. Spend time learning how to share your vision without coming across as “salesy.” Don’t be afraid to ask for the sale, but remember: the client is always the focus.
Inflation (and deflation) won't rear its ugly head Surging oil production — along with slower global growth — has caused the price of petroleum to collapse from more than $100 a barrel last summer to barely $50 a barrel at the end of 2014. The effect has been to reverse an uptick in U.S. inflation earlier in the year.
But whether another hit product can emerge to fend off questions about Apple’s life after Jobs, Mr Cook learnt long ago to be patient and trust his instincts, just as he did when he ignored the doubters to join the then-struggling company in 1998.

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Today Unearthed Review chills out with Jules Cowley.
Today’s random selection is Jules Cowley who describes herself at some length thusly:
Having received an AMusA in classical music, and after realising that busking with a piano wasn’t going to work, Jules took up a regular Thursday and Saturday night busking spot with a friend, two guitars and a harmonica. Although a Don McLean fan, singing American Pie over and over again wasn’t as rewarding as she had hoped, and so she soon began writing her own songs.
Her song ‘Butter Side Up’ which captures the first moments of falling in love, was selected as a finalist for Triple J’s ACT Unearthed back in the day when the independent youth radio shortlisted songs. With over 300 entries in the finals it was a surprise for all given that JJJ aren’t so well known for their love of quirky folk music. Still the upbeat tune secured one review as ‘Jules sounds happier than Frente’.
Jules released her first EP ‘Weather Talk’ in 2004 and played a number of small festivals including a beautiful gig in the church at Majors Creek where the acoustics were amazing and a woman in the front row cried – from joy, or sadness or something.
With songs about the everyday things in life – loss, love and friends – her music unashamedly mentions the people and places of Canberra.
Jules has warmth to her voice and her melodies make you feel like you’re eating icecream on a sunny day. Her nostalgic songs make you smile while you put on rose coloured glasses.
In 2010, Jules has been working on a full length album which will bring together a collection of new material with lovely lyrics. She is fairly confident that when the album is finished, if Molly reviews it he’ll tell you to ‘do yourself a favour’.
Sitting somewhere between Frente and Joni Mitchell this is all very competent.
Any artist who can use “acrostic” correctly in a lyric is OK by me.
If you like girly folk pop you’ll like Jules Cowley.
But if you don’t then there’s really not enough in these two tracks to make it worth coming over.
Three and a half stars.


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Natural 14C in Saccoglossus bromophenolosus compared to 14C in surrounding sediments
The natural radiocarbon (14C) content of whole, gut voided Saccoglossus bromophenolosus collected in Lowes Cove, Maine, USA, was compared with that of a non-voided worm, sectioned individuals, and the natural product 2,4-dibromophenol (2,4-DBP) isolated from S. bromophenolosus. In all cases, the 14C content was greater than that of the sediment from which the enteropneusts were collected. The 14C content of 2 polychaetes, Glycera dibranchiata and Clymenella torquata, also collected from Lowes Cove, were similarly enriched in 14C compared to the bulk sediment. These results show that all 3 species consumed recently fixed carbon that was much newer than organic carbon in the bulk sediment. The value (+10.4‰) obtained for 2,4-DBP isolated from S. bromophenolosus in this study differs from that reported in a previous study (-170‰). The discrepancy is attributed to methodological differences. The importance of selecting an appropriate method when isolating compounds for natural abundance 14C analysis is discussed. © Inter-Research 2006.

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KristinJensen is a free-lance writer and editor based in Bethesda, Maryland. She covered health care, politics and breaking news for more than two decades for Bloomberg News, working in both Washington, D.C., and Switzerland.
Embracing Carers is an initiative led by EMD Serono, in collaboration with leading caregiver organizations around the world, to increase awareness and action about the often-overlooked needs of caregivers.
Do YOU give a care? is an effort led by The SCAN Foundation to highlight the caregiving role that more than 10 million millennials are playing in their families.


MOSCOW: Russia will confiscate assets belonging to European Union states it deems unfriendly if the bloc “steals” frozen Russian funds in a drive to fund Ukraine, a top ally of President Vladimir Putin said today.
Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, said on Friday that the EU executive was working on a proposal to pool some of the profits derived from frozen Russian state assets to help Ukraine and its post-war reconstruction.
Vyacheslav Volodin, the chairman of the State Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament, said Moscow would retaliate in a way that would be more costly to the bloc if the EU moved against Russian assets, many of which are held in Belgium.
“A number of European politicians, led by the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, have once again started talking about stealing our country’s frozen funds in order to continue the militarisation of Kyiv,” said Volodin in a statement on the Telegram messaging app.
“Such a decision would require a symmetrical response from the Russian Federation. In that case, far more assets belonging to unfriendly countries will be confiscated than our frozen funds in Europe,” he said.
Von der Leyen said on Friday that the value of frozen Russian sovereign assets was €211 billion and recalled that the bloc had decided that Russia must pay for Ukraine’s reconstruction.
Volodin said EU politicians were considering the move “in an effort to hold on to their jobs and because of the poor financial situation to which they had led their countries.”


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kerenmk (4576) - Tel Aviv, - DEC 3, 2012
3.1 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 11/20
Bottle. Pours murky dark red with a white ring. Malt, caramel, grapeand sugar and cocoa aroma. Wine, sweet taste. Light-to-medium body.
mandrilo00 (26) - CROATIA - FEB 24, 2017
4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
ContemplateBeer (2053) - Louisville, Kentucky, USA - FEB 11, 2017
3 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
Draft pint from The Irish Rover. Aroma: Mostly caramel biscuit with a little woodsy hop note. Appearance: Slightly hazy copper red with a foamy tan head that sticks around. Flavor: Biscuity, semi-sweet malts up front with earthy hops, more drying than bitter, coming in thereafter; the finish is semi-dry. Palate: Medium body, sticky texture, soft carbonation, abrupt finish. Overall: Dead simple, but clean and sessionable. I don’t think many people would nerd out over this, but it’s a nice beer to go with conversation and traditional Irish food.
damzz (481) - Massachusetts, USA - FEB 8, 2017
2.8 AROMA 4/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 8/20
Pours reddish brown with an off white head that leaves lacing. nose is slight malt. Body is light-medium. Taste is slightly sweet malt with mild bitterness.Light flavor profile 11.2 oz bottle BBY: 12/28/17
izikk (259) - POLAND - FEB 7, 2017
2.9 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 13/20
Aromat słodowy, karmelowy. Barwa bursztynowa, piana wysoka, ładna. W smaku słód, karmel, kawa. Goryczka niska, lekki chmiel.
matzou (153) - SPAIN - FEB 5, 2017
3.3 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 13/20
Caramel malt sweetness, acidulated candy ?
Red ruby body.
Opening taste is sweet then balanced by hop bitterness.
Medium light body medium carbonation.
Oxytocin (60) - - JAN 21, 2017
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 12/20
from tap (nitrogen), clear chestnut with a creamy off white head
hoppy, caramel, light bitterness in finish, well balanced taste
oily to watery texture, medium to full body
PowY (453) - AUSTRIA - JAN 20, 2017
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
From tap. Clear copper with a creamy beige head. The aroma is malty - caramel - and lightly hoppy with floral notes. Medium watery body with a light sweetness and a light to medium bitterness along with a very, very light acidity. The taste is again malty, dark bread, some caramel with very faint hints of mild coffee, along with a mildly bitter hop presence and some very light fruity notes - apple and pear. For the low ABV quite full of taste.
Maracuja05 (978) - Mainz, GERMANY - JAN 15, 2017
3 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
12-01-17 // 500ml bottle shared at home. Nice amber coloured beer with a small head. Taste is sweet caramelly malty and nice herbal hop bitter. Good balanced.
Crit (3915) - Surrey, British Columbia, CANADA - DEC 10, 2016
3.2 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Brown, tan head.Pleasant carmel malt nose.Very light sweet malt profile, nutty notes.
ljthiessen (1219) - Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA - DEC 8, 2016
3 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
Bottle. Clear reddish brown pour with a small beige head. Aroma is caramel, a little metallic, slight biscuit notes, not bad. Taste is thin, metallic, some sugary sweetness and a weird medicinal bitterness in the finish. Aroma is what I would expect, but flavour really falls flat.

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Look at what the RNC did in 2008Submitted by GBAmerica on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 08:26
Republican Delegates Can Ignore Any “Committment” to Vote for Mitt Romney, and Can Instead Vote for Ron Paul If They Want
ALL Republican Delegates Can Vote Their Conscience
We noted last week that it’s still possible for Ron Paul to score an upset win over Mitt Romney.
I hope this will help the campaign!I found this link yesterday and wanted to post it!
President Ron Paul!!!!


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1 pkg. (8 oz) Cream Cheese or Neufchatel, softened
1 cup sugar (or 1/4 cup Agave Nectar)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 3 medium bananas)
2-1/4 cups flour
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. flaxseed meal
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Preheat oven to 350F. Beat cream cheese, sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add banana and eggs; mix well.
Add combined dry ingredients, gradually; mix until moistened. Stir in walnuts, if using. Pour into greased and floured or paper cups in muffin trays.
Bake 25 to 35 min, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (mine took about 30 min). Cool 5 min; remove from trays; cool completely on wire rack. Makes about 18 to 20 muffins. Serve and enjoy!
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Plymouth Metropolis Patriots 68 – 63 B. Braun Sheffield Sharks (14-17, 31-26, 55-48)
(Patriots – Williams 20, Hassan 13, Dusha 12; Sharks – Ogunyemi 14, Delpeche 13, Banks Jr 11)
Antonio Williams led the Patriots with 20 factors on 7/15 from the sector, backed up by Rashad Hassan’s close to double-double of 13 factors and eight rebounds.
Javion Ogunyemi led the Sharks with 14 factors.
The sport began with each defences firmly on high in a low-scoring affair that noticed the rating at simply 4-4 after the primary 5 minutes of motion. A low-scoring recreation tends to favour Sheffield, who had saved their opponents to a mean of 78 factors to this point this season – protecting Plymouth to simply 69 once they confronted one another final month.
Elvisi Dusha didn’t need to let this flip right into a low-scoring recreation, so with 5 fast factors, he put his workforce up 9-6.
Markedric Bell then blocked Kipper Nichols on the following possession earlier than the Patriots ran down the opposite finish and scored following Rashad Hassan’s lovely post-play to go up 11-6.
Nonetheless, the Sharks weren’t simply going to roll over, and 7 consecutive factors by Ogunyemi noticed the guests go up 11-14 earlier than a three-pointer from Nathaniel Montgomery prolonged their result in six factors, which was their highest of the match to this point (11-17).
Just like how the primary quarter ended with an enormous scoring run by Sheffield, the second interval began with an identical run, this time by Plymouth. It culminated with a basic Dusha three-pointer when his defender cheated and went underneath the display, with the Patriots’ captain punishing the Sharks and placing his workforce up by 4 factors (21-17) with underneath three minutes performed within the second.
The guests managed to tie the sport up at 21 apiece after Rodney Glasgow Jr made a mid-range soar shot, however the scoring quietened once more, with the 2 groups failing to attain for a couple of minutes and the rating staying at 21-21 after 16 minutes of motion.
Regardless of the low-scoring affair, the match was not in need of highlights, with Marcus Delpeche dunking the alley-oop move from Channel Banks Jr – a transfer that silenced the loud Plymouth followers.
Troy Simons gave the house crowd one thing to have a good time although, when only a minute later he blocked Banks Jr earlier than Dusha ran the ground and pulled up from behind the arc, draining his third long-range three of the sport, to place his workforce up 28-23.
The Albanian then turned supplier as he dished out to Antonio Williams, who completed off the primary half with one other triple, with the house facet going to the altering rooms up 31-26.
The second half began with a block from Bell on Nichols earlier than one more scoring run, this time an 8-0 burst by the Patriots, noticed them go up 39-29 – the primary time the sport had seen a double-digit lead.
The house facet got here out for the third quarter with a fireplace of their stomach, taking part in powerful defence, which helped them rating straightforward baskets on the break.
This was the case with Williams, who stole the ball from Banks Jr earlier than aiding Bell, who laid it in and put Plymouth up by 13 factors – their largest lead of the sport.
In a match characterised by important scoring runs, it was now Sheffield’s flip to battle again and, with a 9-0 run, reduce the distinction all the way down to a one-possession recreation at 50-48 after Banks Jr faux jab stepped and drained a triple.
Each time their opponents acquired inside touching distance, the Patriots would discover a technique to pull aside once more, ending the third interval up 55-48 after Hawthorne Jr scored from behind the arc.
Though the third quarter was the highest-scoring, the fourth interval was dominated by the 2 sides’ defence, which was one other low-scoring 10 minutes, that noticed the 2 groups neck and neck.
With the rating at 59-53 after Williams made a lay-up, and just below seven minutes left to play, the 2 sides remained scoreless for practically three minutes earlier than Hassan lastly broke the impasse with just below 4 minutes left till the ultimate buzzer.
Two consecutive triples by the Sharks – one from Banks Jr and one from Nichols (who reached 1,000 BBL profession factors) – noticed the guests claw again the distinction to only one possession and even managed to get as shut as 62-61 after Banks Jr made a lay-up.
A 3-pointer by Bell gave some much-needed respiratory area to the Patriots and put them up by 4 with 1:45 left on the clock, simply because it appeared the momentum had swung in favour of their opponents.
Sheffield couldn’t come again from that, and Plymouth secured a hard-fought win that sees them transfer to a 6-6 document, whereas the Sharks drop to 7-7.
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Visit Cambridge and Beyond, the tourism organisation that served the city and surrounding area, closed in July 2020. The coronavirus outbreak had such an impact on the number of visitors to the area they could not continue to operate.
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We are developing a strategy and marketing plan to support the return of visitors to the area, and to regrow the tourism businesses that provide so many jobs and help so many people.
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We cannot provide information about or recommendations for events, tours, or accommodation – please do not contact us about these. We hope you enjoy your visit to Cambridge, but we cannot help you plan it.
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Work is in progress to help catering businesses add appropriate outdoor spaces to expand their trade. And we have committed to working with the University and the hospitality sector to find ways to safely attract overnight visitors later in 2020 and in 2021.
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Prof. Harald Neumann - Coordinator, Unniversitätsklinikum Bonn (UKB)
Prof. Harald Neumann is working at the University Hospital of Bonn, Germany
Work performed in PHAGO
“Our group is identifying CD33 receptor-related signalling pathways in microglia and analysing the function of human microglial CD33.”
Interesting readings and/or reviews about our work
1) Publication suggests that TREM2 could have detrimental effects on neurons in aging mice without any disease process.
"TREM2 triggers microglial density and age-related neuronal loss".
Linnartz-Gerlach, B., Bodea, L.G., Klaus, C., Ginolhac, A., Halder, R., Sinkkonen, L., Walter, J., Colonna, M., Neumann, H. (2019). Glia.
2) Publication shows in an animal model of retinal laser lesion that local application of soluble polysialic acid inhibits phagocytes and protects from vascular damage via the CD33-related SIGLEC11 receptor."
"Polysialic acid blocks mononuclear phagocyte reactivity, inhibits complement activation, and protects from vascular damage in the retina."
Karlstetter, M., Kopatz, J., Aslanidis, A., Shahraz, A., Caramoy, A., Linnartz-Gerlach, B., Lin, Y., Lückoff, A., Fauser, S., Düker, K., Claude, J., Wang, Y., Ackermann, J., Schmidt, T., Hornung, V., Skerka, C., Langmann, T., Neumann, H. (2017). EMBO Mol Med.
3) Publication demonstrates in culture that the CD33-related Siglec-E receptor turns down the neurotoxic oxidative burst of murine microglia.
"Microglial CD33-related Siglec-E inhibits neurotoxicity by preventing the phagocytosis associated oxidative burst."
Claude, J., Linnartz-Gerlach, B., Kudinm A.P., Kunz, W.S., Neumann, H. (2013). J Neuroscience

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The Woodson County Sheriff’s Office said in an update Friday morning that Jordon Stout was back in custody.
A southeast Kansas sheriff is looking for an inmate who escaped from jail.
The Woodson County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday afternoon that Jordon Stout and two other inmates escaped from jail. The other two inmates were recaptured within an hour of the sheriff’s office post to Facebook.
Stout, a 29-year-old man, was described as 6-foot-2 with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing orange jail scrubs.
He may be in a stolen maroon 2001 Chevy S10 with a dark green tailgate, the sheriff’s office said. The pickup truck has a Kansas license plate of 303HYV.
Sheriff’s office records shows that Stout was one of five inmates on the Woodson County Jail roster as of Wednesday. He was arrested by the Yates Center Police Department on Monday, and he was being held in lieu of a $6,500 cash surety bond.
The sheriff’s office asked residents to lock their doors and call law enforcement if they see Stout.
Yates Center is about 100 miles east of Wichita.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.


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According to former U.S. Attorney Joseph diGenova, former President Barack Obama’s national security adviser Susan Rice asked U.S. intelligence agencies to produce “detailed spreadsheets” of phone calls involving Donald Trump and his aides when he was running for president.
On Monday, diGenova told The Daily Caller News Foundation Investigative Group, “What was produced by the intelligence community at the request of Ms. Rice were detailed spreadsheets of intercepted phone calls with unmasked Trump associates in perfectly legal conversations with individuals … The overheard conversations involved no illegal activity by anybody of the Trump associates, or anyone they were speaking with. In short, the only apparent illegal activity was the unmasking of the people in the calls.”
DiGenova’s report was confirmed by other official sources, according to the Daily Caller.
According to Fox News, the unmasked names of Trump aides were given to officials at the National Security Council (NSC), the Department of Defense, James Clapper, President Obama’s Director of National Intelligence, and John Brennan, Obama’s CIA Director. Fox also reported that her deputy Ben Rhodes was part of the effort.
Col. (Ret.) James Waurishuk, the former deputy director for intelligence at the U.S. Central Command, told The Daily Caller News Foundation:
The surveillance initially is the responsibility of the National Security Agency. They have to abide by this guidance when one of the other agencies says, “we’re looking at this particular person which we would like to unmask.” The lawyers and counsel at the NSA surely would be talking to the lawyers and members of counsel at CIA, or at the National Security Council or at the Director of National Intelligence or at the FBI. It’s unbelievable of the level and degree of the administration to look for information on Donald Trump and his associates, his campaign team and his transition team. This is really, really serious stuff.
Michael Doran, former NSC senior director, added, “somebody blew a hole in the wall between national security secrets and partisan politics.” This “was a stream of information that was supposed to be hermetically sealed from politics and the Obama administration found a way to blow a hole in that wall.”
Doran called the actions “a leaking of signal intelligence. That’s a felony. And you can get 10 years for that. It is a tremendous abuse of the system. We’re not supposed to be monitoring American citizens. Bigger than the crime, is the breach of public trust.”
U.S. law does not permit surveillance of U.S. persons without a warrant; even if a name surfaces in authorized surveillance of a foreign person, it is “masked.” If a U.S. official is briefed by intelligence officials and determines that a certain communication deals with sensitive security or foreign policy matters, the official can ask the intelligence briefer to “unmask” that person.


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If you can believe it, I’ve never had to buy an entire cookware set in my life. When I moved to Canada, I left my sad collection of pots and pans in my flat in Paris and inherited Neil’s (mostly) Paderno cookware which I’ve been happily using now for years, supplemented with a few other […]
Everyone knows that teaching kids to cook is something I am passionate about. Through my Petits Chefs and Cooking Basics classes, I’m teaching my students how to cook, yes, but also life skills that will serve them well as adults. This year, you’ll also know that for Food Revolution Day – TODAY – Jamie Oliver […]
This week’s French Fridays with Dorie recipe (Scallop and Onion Tartes Fines, p 168) was my first foray back into the kitchen after our whirlwind trip to France and Denmark last week. I’ll admit I was in a big of a jetlagged fog when I made and ate these – perhaps this accounts for my […]
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you’ll know that I don’t shy away from thinking big when it comes to cooking with kids. We don’t use kids’ cookbooks and we don’t make “quick and easy” dishes all the time. In fact, most of the time 😉 And a lot of the time, […]
Happy New Year! As you read this I am winging my way back to Toronto (and ridiculous sub-zero temperatures) after two wonderful weeks with my mum and dad, extended family and various friends in Sydney and Adelaide. As you’ll have read from my last French Fridays with Dorie post (Gravlax), my mum and dad were […]
This week’s French Fridays with Dorie recipe is sheer brilliance. This onion carbonara (p 153) made with steamed onions instead of pasta is as delicious as it is unusual and reminded me a lot of Alsatian tarte flambée minus the pastry base. I whipped this up in just under 30 minutes one Saturday for a […]
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This includes backgrounds, titles and tons of shapes to enhance your motion designs. Animated elements were created exclusively for Final Cut Pro X.
Once installed, you can find it in the titles browsers under animated elements. The elements are broken up into different categories:
The background and animated elements come with customizable colors. The on-screen controls allow us to position, rotate and scale the animated elements right on the canvas. Alternatively, in the parameters, you get numerical controls of these as well.
The speed of the animation can be controlled by simply adjusting the length of the elements on the timeline. Each individual shape of an element can be turned on or off, adjust color, radius, and thickness separately.
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You can customize these animated elements how you want or simply use them as is for a quick design element.
Included in animated elements are some nice animated titles as well with general text control for font, color, etc. The titles include all the effects of the other animated elements: Drop Shadow, Long Shadow, Glow, and 3D extrude for complete customization.
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Staff of the Little Tokyo Service Center have noticed a recent rise in scam phone calls purporting to be from the IRS.
Japanese Americans, particularly Japanese speakers and those with Japanese first and last names, have reported receiving phone calls from someone claiming that they owe taxes.
The phone calls originate from a 202 area code, which is in the Washington, D.C. area. The scammers threaten to file a police report or contact immigration if the victim doesn’t pay the IRS.
“LTSC has been contacted by people who are afraid and don’t know what to do,” said Ayumi Nagata of LTSC’s Social Services Department. “The scammers are very aggressive. One person said he was called more than 10 times in one day.”
In another instance, a victim stated that the scammer provided her with instructions to wire transfer money. She was so fearful of getting in trouble with the authorities that she did not even consider the possibility of a scam until she had already sent the money.
In March of this year, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued a statement warning of the “largest ever” phone scam of its kind with callers fraudulently claiming to be from the IRS. According to the statement, “the IRS usually first contacts people by mail – not by phone – about unpaid taxes. And the IRS won’t ask for payment using a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer. The IRS also won’t ask for a credit card number over the phone.”
Many have observed that the scammers seem to be targeting people with “foreign-sounding” names. “In general, scammers assume that immigrants are more likely to respond out of fear because they are less familiar with the American system and less comfortable with English,” said Amy Phillips, director of senior services at LTSC.
People who receive such calls should report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at (800) 366-4484 or online at www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam.shtml. It is also a good idea to inform the local police.
Those who think they might legitimately owe taxes or who have received a tax bill can call the IRS at (800) 829-1040 to settle payment issues.
For additional assistance or information to help avoid scams, contact LTSC’s Social Services Department at (213) 473-3035.


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Khloé Kardashian has been open about how focusing on her fitness has helped her through tough relationship issues in the past. However, after what the Revenge Body star experienced with Tristan Thompson in late 2021 — learning that he’d fathered a child with another woman mere days after they conceived a second child via surrogate — members of her family and social media followers alike worried that maybe the revenge had gone too far. After concerns were voiced in the Season 2 premiere of The Kardashians on Hulu, Khloé is apparently in a different place six months after the filming of those events.
The Kardashians aired a “very special episode” for their Season 2 premiere (available for streaming with a Hulu subscription) that documented Khloé Kardashian’s personal journey in the six months between learning of Tristan Thompson’s infidelity and the birth of their son. An insider told US Weekly that Kardashian heard her family’s concerns regarding her weight during the filming of the current season. The source said:
In the premiere, “I Have Something to Tell You…,” Kim Kardashian informed her younger sister that Kendall and Kylie Jenner had expressed concern to her that Khloé Kardashian was “really skinny.” Kim and Kendall also each individually commented on how skinny she looked in conversations separate from that one. While the SKIMS founder assured their youngest siblings that Khloé was fine, the source said the mother of two made some changes after seeing her family start to worry. The insider continued:
It’s great to hear that Khloé Kardashian is taking her life back, especially for daughter True and her new son, whose name has not yet been shared publicly. The Strong Looks Better Naked author traveled to Milan Fashion Week for Kim Kardashian’s partnership with Dolce & Gabbana, and while rumors of romance surfaced after she was photographed with 365 Days star Michele Morrone, the source claims that Khloé is not ready to date, and she’s currently focusing on her children and herself.
Khloé Kardashian’s breakup with Tristan Thompson played out in the dramatic Season 1 finale of The Kardashians, but that was only the latest dalliance on the NBA player’s part. Just days before Kardashian gave birth to their daughter True in 2018, she learned that Thompson had cheated with multiple women. She stayed with him then, until he apparently cheated again — this time with Kylie Jenner’s then-BFF Jordyn Woods. Alas, The Kardashians revealed that she forgave him again, and Thompson had even proposed before this last scandal ended their romantic relationship.
New episodes of The Kardashians are available for streaming on Hulu each Thursday, and be sure to check out our 2022 TV schedule to see what shows are premiering soon.
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Discussion in 'Heckler & Koch Forum' started by american lockpicker, Apr 6, 2010.
Does anyone have one and what do you think of it? I want one but I don't like that its .45.
I have a couple of them. One of the attractive aspects for me was the chambering. Practically nil recoil, very easy to shoot accurately, and the USC can be converted with UMP parts to be a handy carbine. It's fine with the 16" bbl, but it can be SBR'd and suppressed, and is a lot of fun. If you're going to buy one stock and keep it that way, they're a lot of money unless it's something you're specifically after. If you want a handy, very light .45 carbine, then it's great.
there are 9mm ump parts kits available from time to time but they are expensive plus the cost to make them into a complete ump clone. better to get a mp5 9mm/.40 clone unless you are completely set on a usc/ump.


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Jeffrey Weaver, associate curator of sculpture and decorative arts, the J. Paul Getty Museum, leads a gallery talk on the exhibition Canterbury and St. Albans: Treasures from Church and Cloister. Meet under the stairs in the Museum Entrance Hall.


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If you are under age 50, you need 400 to 800 IUs of vitamin D per day. The research: Sixty premenopausal girls, ages 25 to 50, significantly increased their hip bone bone mineral density after 4 months by .5% by leaping 10 occasions a day, twice a day and taking brief breaks (30 seconds) between every bounce. Women between the ages of 19 and 50 need 1,000 milligrams (mg) of calcium a day to take care of sturdy bones, and for ladies over age 50, the advisable day by day amount is 1,200 mg. It is attention-grabbing to notice that less than 10 % of Americans exercise on a regular basis and probably the most sedentary group is over the age of 50. Exercise is necessary to bone, muscle, and joint health. “Our research confirmed significant benefits over time,” says Dr. Tucker. “Women must do the jumps each day to get the benefits.
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So how long does a cold last?
Symptoms of common colds usually peak at 1–3 days and last between 7–10 days, although they sometimes persist for up to three weeks.
When to see your doctor
See your doctor if
- your body temperature becomes remarkably high, or you feel shivery.
- your symptoms persist for more than 3 weeks.
- your symptoms get worse very quickly.
- you feel concerned about your child’s symptoms.
- you feel breathless.
- you develop chest pain.
- you suffer from a condition such as diabetes, or a kidney, heart, or lung disease.
- you have a weakened immune system – for example, due to chemotherapy.

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Brooklyn Nets forward Andrei Kirilenko has been ruled out for Wednesday night’s game against the Miami Heat with an ankle injury, the team announced 75 minutes before tipoff.
Kirilenko described the injury, officially ruled as a right ankle sprain, as a “tweak” he suffered by accidentally stepping on Deron Williams’s foot during the team’s Sunday night victory over the Sacramento Kings, adding that his “lateral motion” didn’t feel right.
Kirilenko also sat out Monday night with the injury, though he worked out during the game in an attempt to loosen the injury up.
The Nets could’ve used Kirilenko’s presence defending reigning MVP LeBron James; James has scored 62 points in two games against the Nets this season, shooting 57.5 percent from the field.
The Nets will be without Kirilenko and starting center Kevin Garnett, who did not make the trip to Miami with the team as he rehabilitates from back spasms.


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Reflection by DEVON H.
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I had mixed feelings when I watched this video. I understand that he is trying to display how to use space, and the difference in positive and negative space.
The presentation is actually quite interesting to watch just for the visuals in his juggling. Each piece is very intricate and visualy stunning. The only problem I found was that the presentation was kind of lacking. When you first turn the video on, you think that the video is over half an hour of just him juggling. After his first piece he explains that his aim is to make you aware of space of lack there of.
After every piece he would give an explanation of space. I felt that the way he chose to explain and display his point in terms that didn’t really make sense. Another thing that I noticed was when he would make a mistake. I know that he is human and makes mistakes, but it was his reaction to his mastakes that got my attention. He would always make a face or a comment.
Other than that the talk was very interesting. Each piece had its own character with the elements. He began using little rubber balls and progressed to other elements such as large cylinders.


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A horror comedy film Phone Bhoot starring Katrina Kaif, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Ishaan Khatter hit the theatres on Friday.
The movie, which is directed by Gurmmeet Singh and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under the Excel Entertainment banner, the film promises to be a fun-filled ride, and the lead actors have indicated that it’s a family-friendly picture that youngsters will also love.
The Phone Bhoot is the story of two ghostbusters. Galileo Parthasarthy aka Guru (Ishaan Khatter) and Sherdil Shergill aka Major (Siddhant Chaturvedi) are best friends who have a fanatical fascination in ghosts and spirits ever since they were children.
They became Ghostbusters after having a fortuitous encounter with a really attractive bhatakti aatma Ragini (Katrina Kaif). Together, they are tasked with assisting these lost souls in finding salvation and thwarting the evil tantrik Aatmaram (Jackie Shroff), who is utilising ghosts for his own evil plot.
Guru and Major want to make money out of their love for ghosts. Sadly, all their business ideas flop. Nevertheless, they continue trying and they host a ‘Moksha Party’. As several partygoers confirm their presence, it turns out to be a success. They are all ghosts, of which Major and Guru are unaware of. Ragini is one such ghost.
She reveals to them that they have the power to see the dead people. She therefore suggests that they develop a phone line for people who want to get rid of ghosts as a business venture. Major and Guru first object.
But when their dads show up at their home, demanded payment of Rs. 5 crores, the total sum spent so far on their sons. Three months are allotted to them during this time. Major and Guru are left with no choice but to agree, though they are unsure about Ragini’s motivations.
Their initiative is initially heavily ridiculed. Their business plan later succeeds once they begin solving cases. Additionally, it puts them in Atmaram’s (Jackie Shroff) bad books, who captures ghosts who are attempting to achieve “moksha” (salvation).
Siddhant and Ishaan have good chemistry which means their scenes are fun to watch. But it is only after Katrina’s entry that film truly comes to life.
But immediately it hits a brick wall as the makers decide to put a Katrina dance number in there just as the story is developing. And that’s something that plagues Phone Bhoot throughout. Just when things threaten to get interesting, the story derails and goes off on a tangent.
The actors give it their best shot and manage to save the movie. Ishaan and Siddhant play their roles brilliantly and have terrific comic timing. The movie’s star, Katrina, has a strong screen presence but occasionally struggles with her comic timing. As the evil, a parody of every horror movie villain ever, Jackie Shroff is amusing and charming.
When it comes to its comedy, Phone Bhoot is absolutely hilarious, but it lacks anything spectacular to offer in terms of its ancillary genre. Despite all the issues, a fun watch.


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A Lake in Argyllshire
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In the foreground of this painting are rocks, ferns and goats, with a cascade to the left.
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BARRINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Province Lane, Barrington; ww.barringtonlibrary.com; 664-9715.
DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
73 Locust St., Dover; Main Desk, 516-6050; Children's Room, 516-6052; Reference,516-6082; www.dover.lib.nh.us.
Continuous Book sale:Hardcover books, paperbacks, videos, audiotapes, CDs and DVDs are available. Prices are $3 for hardcovers, $2 for softcovers and $1 for paperbacks and media items.
May Art Exhibit: "Antarctica Photography" by Bruce Welkovich.
Last open Sunday:Today is the last Sunday the library will be open through the summer. The library will be closed on Sundays for the season beginning May 25.
Book Club: Today, 3:30 p.m. The Book Club will discuss "The Thirteenth Tale" by Diane Setterfield.
An Evening of Poetry: Tuesday, May 20, 6:30 p.m. Students who participated in the library's poetry contest are invited to share their poetry.
The American Flyer Band program: Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m. A free contemporary bluegrass concert in the lecture hall.
DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
7 Mill Road Unit H, Durham; 868-6699; www.durhampubliclibrary.org.
Lyme disease Support Group: Second Tuesdays monthly, 6 p.m.
Storytimes: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Friends Meeting: Wednesday May 21st, 1:30 p.m.
Bookeaters: Wednesday, May 21, 2:45 p.m. A middle-school book discussion group facilitated by Ruth Wharton McDonald, University of New Hampshire education professor.
Book discussion: Friday, May 30, 10:30 a.m. "The Many Faces of God: Wrestling with Good and Evil," short stories of Nathaniel Hawthorne.
EXETER PUBLIC LIBRARY
1 Founder's Park, Exeter; 772-3101, www.exeterpl.org.
May Art Exhibit:Gouache and oil paintings, charcoal drawings and clay reproductions of ancient vessels by local artist Julia Passamonti-Colamartino. Gouache is a type of watercolor paint.
Rhythm and rhymes for ages birth to 2:Wednesday, May 28, 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. Families with infants and toddlers can come together and share classic nursery rhymes, finger plays and action songs with the use of colorful props. A registered nurse will be present to help with developmental concerns and questions.
422 Main St.; Farmington 03835, 755-2944.
@Subhead:Harvey-Mitchell Memorial Library
151 Main St.; Epping; 679-5944.
LEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
7 Mast Road, Lee; 659-2626; leelibrarycomcast.net; www.lee.lib.nh.us.
Preschool story time for ages 3 to 6: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Stories, finger plays and a craft. Call to be sure a story time is scheduled that day.
Toddler story time for ages 2 to 3: Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Stories, finger plays and a craft.
Book Discussion Group: Monday, May 19, 7 p.m. "Waiting for Teddy Williams" by Howard Mosher.
MADBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
9 Town Hall Road, Madbury; 743-1400; madburylibrarycomcast.net.
Story time:Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Mondays for children 3 and under; Thursdays for children 3 and up.
Your health and media resources: Wednesday May 21 at 7 p.m. Dr. Kate Lilly will discuss finding reliable information through sources such as the Internet.
Story time for ages 3 and up: Thursday, May 22, 10:30 a.m. Stories and crafts.
Closed: Memorial Day, Monday, May 26
NORTH HAMPTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
237a Atlantic Ave., North Hampton; 964-6326; www.nhplib.org.
PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
175 Parrott Ave., Portsmouth,03801; 766-1703.
RICE PUBLIC LIBRARY
8 Wentworth St. & 2 Walker St., Kittery, Maine, 03904; 207-439-1553.
Preschooler story times: Mondays, 10 a.m.
Toddler story times: Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
Experiencing Maine adult book group: First Thursdays monthly, 6 p.m. Experience Maine through its literature.
History Reading Group: Second Mondays monthly at 4 p.m.
Reading group:Third Thursdays monthly at 1:30 p.m.
ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
South Main St., Rochester; 335-7550; www.rpl.lib.nh.us.
Writing session with the city's poet laureate:Tuesday, May 20, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Andrew Periale, Rochester's poet laureate, will facilitate a writing session geared toward high school students and adults.
ROLLINSFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Salmon Falls Mill, Lower Mill, Front Street, Rollinsford.
Adult Summer Book Club: Tuesday June 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m. "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver. The group also will discuss agriculture in the Seacoast area.
Children's Story Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10 to 11 a.m. from July 7 to Aug. 14. Guest readers will share stories and related activities with 2- to 5-year-olds on Tuesdays and 6- 11-year-olds on Thursdays.
RYE PUBLIC LIBRARY
381 Washington Road, Rye; www.ryepubliclibrary.org; 964-8401.
Movie Night: Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
"Treasures in your attic:Old and rare books:" Thursday, May 22, 6:30 p.m. With Ken Gloss, owner of the Brattle Book Shop in Boston, Mass.
SOMERSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
25 Main St., Somersworth; 692-4587; www.somersworth.com.
Book club: Monday, May 19, 7 p.m. "Sayonara," by James Michener, a book about cultural conflicts.
WEEKS PUBLIC LIBRARY
36 Post Road, Greenland; 436-8548; www.weekslibrary.org.
Knitting program:Wednesday June 4. Laurie Cogswell shares tips and helps knitters. Crocheting help is also available. All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
Book discussion: Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m. "The Age of Innocence" by Edith Wharton.
Colleen's New England Kitchen: Wednesday, May 28, 7 p.m. Demo, samples, stories and signing.
WIGGIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
10 Bunker Hill Ave., Stratham; 772-4346.
WILLIAM FOG LIBRARY
116 Old Road, Eliot Maine; 207-439-0437.
YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
15 Long Sands Road, York, Maine; 363-2818; www.weekslibrary.org.
Monthly music program: First Wednesdays monthly, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. A parent-child class focused on developing musical skills and social skills, with emphasis on moving to the beat and learning traditional children's songs.
Tactile Toddler Time for ages 2 to 4:Second Tuesdays monthly, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Preschool educator Kimberly Whelan facilitates sensory exploration.
Saturday art classes for ages 6 to 10:Second Saturdays monthly, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Artist Ellen Minnehan teaches children various art techniques.
Infant lapsit: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Stories, finger plays, songs and rhymes designed to appeal to children 2 and under.
Preschool story times: Thursdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays feature stories and crafts for ages 3 and up. Fridays are for ages 2 and 3.
Encore! A Group Art Exhibition:More than 30 artists who have shown their work at the library in the past will participate in an exhibit that runs through July 26.
Art by the Pond for ages 3 to 5:Tuesday, May 20, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Create kites with colorful paper, tissue paper, paint, string, embellishments, and more. This is the last Art by the Pond until September.
Looking Underground: New England's Rocks & Fossils:Tuesday, May 20, noon to 1 p.m. Charles Ferguson Barker, geologist and author-illustrator of "Under New England: The Story of New England's Rocks & Fossils" will present a talk on New England geology. The talk will cover the geologic history of the region, including colliding continents, volcanoes and roaming dinosaurs.
The Indian experience in literature: Wednesday, May 28, 7 p.m. A discussion of "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri. A work of fiction exploring the South Asian/Indian experience during the colonial and postcolonial periods.
Islam in literature:Thursday, May 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Discussion of Leila Ahmed's memoir, "A Border Passage: from Cairo to America — A Woman's Journey," led by York writer Sandell Morse. Attendance is limited to 30 people. Register and buy a copy of the book for $12 at the Office of the Superintendent of York Schools on Route 1.
Crisscrossing America:Tuesday, June 10, noon. Using stories, poetry and haiku, poet Michael Czarnecki shares experiences from his hitchhiking days beginning in 1971. He traveled across the country from Boston, Mass. to Newport, Ore., and along the Mississippi River from Minnesota to Louisiana.
Right Place, Right Time: Thursday, June 19, noon. Norman Abelson, storyteller, memoirist and opinion writer, shares tales from his past. Among his experiences are attending President Kennedy's funeral, being present on the day of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech, marrying an Auschwitz survivor of and living in a family of survivors for 50 years.

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2015 Ford Fiesta ST review
As a PhD student, thinking is something I try to avoid when possible, but the Fiesta ST is a car that I find myself constantly thinking about. I've owned it for nearly 1.5 years now. With the release of the new model imminent, I figured it was time I gathered my thoughts into coherent words.
- Full of charm and character
- Bang for buck, especially second-hand
- Chunky seats and bassy sound system
- Compact dimensions make parking a breeze
- Playful handling
- Poor NVH means long journeys become tiresome
- Brakes lack ultimate stopping power
- Ride can be quite jarring
- Three-door-only configuration means its practicality is compromised
- Ho-hum styling
One of the first things I worried over was depreciation. I purchased this car when it was just over one year old with 12,000km for $18,500. Assuming a list price of approximately $28,000, that's nearly 40 per cent depreciation in one year alone. High-kilometre examples can now be had around the mid-$14,000 mark. Which leaves another question to think about: why don't people want them?
I've hardly seen any of them in the time I've owned mine, which is actually a nice change coming from owning one of the 10 billion red Golf GTIs seen pottering around Sydney's suburbs. So why don't people want them? Well, actually, I can think of a few reasons.
Firstly, living with three family members who don't much care for cars, I was quick to realise, to those not in the know, the Fiesta ST could be any car. It lacks the sense of identity and visual polish of the GTI.
This theme carries over to the interior. While there is nothing wrong with its functionality, the car feels built to a price, and it's not a high one. There are hard plastics in abundance, flat and uncontoured rear seats, mismatched fonts on various buttons and signs throughout the cabin, and a tiny speedometer complete with ’90s home-printed graphics.
Storage is good, however, with a reasonable boot for the class, a large glovebox and central cubby. While room is sufficient for four adults of reasonable height, five is definitely pushing it, and entry and egress are held back by the three-door-only configuration. This problem is made worse by the weight and size of the doors, which has the added effect of placing the seatbelt nearly out of reach of the front passenger.
Although the Sony sound system packs a bassy punch, it feels completely outdated to use. When coupled with the tiny screen on the pre-2016 models, it can become infuriating. However, keyless entry and go, LED ambient lighting, chunky leather steering wheel, metal pedals and Recaro front seats do go some way to help.
I personally found the Recaro's side and shoulder bolstering good, but lacking in lumbar support, which lead to multiple back aches on long journeys. Additionally I found the seating position subpar. The seat is high, with the base tilled up, which makes an awkward angle with the pedals and leads to cramps and knee pains. This problem is made worse since the actual pedal area is cramped, with minimal room to stretch. Although, I could just be an enormous sook...
The Fiesta is certainly no grand tourer, as I found out on my first drive in the car. It manages to drum up significant road noise over coarse surfaces. When combined with wind-whistle from the A-pillars at motorway speeds and boom from the engine (most likely created by the 'sound symposer' in the intake), headaches often ensue. The car also feels over-sprung, tending to bobble over slight undulations in the road surface. At low speeds, while the front has some degree of damping, the rear feels as though it was mounted with granite. Rear passengers have commented on how they "get air" passing over speed bumps in car parks.
We should also talk about fuel economy. On the combined cycle, I am averaging 7.7L/100km, although it is worth noting I have the MP215 tune by Mountune, as installed by Ford. I personally think this is okay, but it's some way off the official figure.
So it's quite clear why someone might not want to own a Fiesta ST. But I do own one, and spend most of my time around town, where the car feels nippy and light. The turbo engine provides bundles of torque and emits cheeky sounds. The MP215 pack fitted to my car adds to this, with whooshes on throttle lift-off and suction noises on throttle application. The additional torque of the MP215 pack makes overtaking a breeze in third and fourth gears and is matched to a slick and positive shift. I must admit, however, the clutch lacks feel and is too light for my liking.
Although the brakes feel extremely progressive, they lack the ultimate stopping power I think more aggressive drivers may desire. Additionally, the handbrake fails to lock the wheels for autocross-style shenanigans. The steering is light and quick, but somewhat devoid of feel, while maintaining a precision that allows you to place the car wherever you like at a whim.
Without a doubt, the best part of the car is the chassis. That stiff rear coupled with the soft front works to promote lift-off oversteer. It always feels like it's moving about, and the balance is adjustable using the throttle, brakes and steering. There is a sense of roll about the car, but in a good way. It's not excessive. The car always feels alive and mischievous.
In conclusion, I understand why people would choose other cars instead of the Fiesta ST, because they make more sense. This car is far from perfect. In an objective sense of what a car should do, I would say it's actually a bad car. It rides badly, isn't that practical for a small hatch, is noisy, sent me to the physiotherapist after commuting in it, gets okay fuel economy, looks like an egg and is built cheaply.
The next generation of Fiestas aims to fix this, and should improve sales of the ST here. But owning a car isn't a rational decision for most people. We do it because it makes us happy. And the Fiesta ST makes me happy. It's more than the sum of its parts. It makes me smile when I drive it. And, in fact, everyone else who has driven it has smiled too. And in an increasingly sad world, that's an attribute worth the price of purchase itself.


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CERES is running free workshops at MPavilion, in the Queen Victoria Gardens, next month. Food growing will be the focus of kitchen garden workshops on February 8 (1.30pm-2.15pm and 2.30pm-3.15pm) while indigenous plants and how they can be used for food, drink, medicine and building materials will be the focus on February 22 (10am-10.45am and 11am-11.45am.) Go to mpavilion.org for more information or to make a booking.
Also at MPavilion in February is a free workshop looking at whether landscape design can forge the way for social transformation. It is run by the Australian charity Global Gardens of Peace, which was founded in 2013 to create gardens to support vulnerable communities around the world. The workshop is on February 10, 5.30pm to 6.45pm.
Gabrielle Baldwin, author of the 2017 book Things My Garden Taught Me, will talk about her 25-year project to establish a bush garden on one-time pasture land in Yanakie in South Gippsland at 11am on February 9 at the Australian Garden auditorium, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, $25/$20 Cranbourne Friends.