It was at the second of 26 wayside exhibits along the Crooked Road, Virginia's Heritage Music Trail, that I met Cheryl Chrzanowski. I'd stopped in to learn about Appalachian music history at the Blue Ridge Institute and Farm Museum, and she happened to join me in a gallery dedicated to early local musicians. On learning that she was from the area, I asked if the old music was still a part of daily life.
"Oh, sure," she said. "Music is alive in Virginia. We'll throw a pig roast or a picnic, and every time there's pickin' and grinnin' goin' on."
I was hooked and eager to hear more about something that sounded so fun. What I learned was that Appalachian folk music is the first truly American sound. Europeans brought their fiddles to the new world, and in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, their melodies blended with the banjos played by African slaves.
The bluegrass music that emerged in Colonial times is still played today and passed down from generation to generation. The instruments are handmade, and that art form is also passed down through families. Violins, banjos, guitars, harmonicas and sometimes a stand-up bass come together for jamborees.
I veered off the Crooked Road and onto the Blue Ridge Parkway, a stretch of limited-access highway constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps where grassy shoulders are made for picnicking and the driving speed is limited to 45 miles per hour.
Rounding a busy bend, I spotted a familiar water wheel at Mabry Mill that my artist grandfather had oil-painted when I was a child. I stopped in for a closer look, but it was my ears that got the real feast. I heard some of that pickin' and grinnin' going on and dashed up a small hill to find a gathering of musicians along the edge of a wooden dance floor where feet were flying to the rhythm of the songs.
At the first break, I asked a woman if she would show me how it was done. She and her husband showed me some steps and said I was a natural. They said they enjoy dancing at many local places, and at the end of the song they sent me on my way with hugs and well-wishes.
Not far from the mill is Chateau Morissette, a hobby winery that the owners say got out of hand as their family winemaking evolved into a facility that produces 19 wines from grapes grown onsite or from other local vineyards.
I relaxed by a stone fireplace with a glass of bubbly Star Dog after brunch and then wandered out along a wide deck toward the wine-production facility and tasting room. On my way there I paused in the sunshine with other patrons and their pets — this is a dog-friendly winery — to enjoy the music of another local band.
Back on the Crooked Road leading away from the Chateau and the Blue Ridge Parkway, I found myself in Floyd, Va. A banjo suspended above a sign that read "Loitering Allowed" invited me to explore the Floyd Country Store.
I thought it might be a place where I could pick up a CD of the music to which I had been dancing, but I found more than I'd expected.
I could hear the sounds of pickin' and grinnin' spilling out the open store door and was slipping my backpack off to join the dancers before I could even see them in the back of the room. There at least 50 people had gathered to hear an impromptu jam session. Some were sitting and tapping their toes.
Others had taken up the dance in the corner. The woman next to me told me that there is a scheduled Friday night jamboree every week but that people come back on Sundays for whatever music they can pick up. She told me that she has taps on her suede-soled shoes to add to the rhythm of the music, and she gave me tips on my dancing.
"Most of the movement is from the waist down, but anything you do is right," she said. "There is no incorrect step."
This folk dance reminded me of Irish step-dancing, and I could see how these steps, too, had been passed from generation to generation just as the music and the instruments had been.
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Small town RB big on recruiters' minds
Kirbyville is a small town of about 2,000 people near the Texas-Louisiana border. As with most small towns in Texas, the people there are passionate about their football and they have good reason to be after a 12-3 campaign in 2009 that saw Kirbyville reach the Class 2A state finals.
They also have reason to be excited about the 2010 campaign given the return of running back Fred Ford. Ford reeled off 2,567 yards on 255 carries and 35 touchdowns despite being lifted early from most of the games that he played in. Despite the fact that Kirbyville is not the easiest place in the world to find, college recruiters have already managed to make their way to the small town to look at Ford' film and inquire about his interest in them.
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Shrooms - Poem by Lorena Walker
shrooms are not colorful and bright
when you take them, your mind takes flight
they can make you happy or make you sad
depending on the trip, shrooms may be bad
imagine, all things are possible now
you feel so creative, the world is beautiful somehow
you see vibrant colors of purple and blue
you never thought you could love everything
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It’s daunting enough as it is to cut through the flood of information available to people today — a good deal of which can be inaccurate, unverifiable or intentionally false. So, to get its message heard, the CDC can use help from academics to reach over political and ideological divides to do just that. To advance critical vaccination programs, for example, the public needs access to the objective, evidence-based science that supports them.


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In the realm of automotive charm and style, few can rival the iconic 2007 Mini Cooper. Its compact design and spirited performance make it an undeniable head-turner on the streets.
However, beneath its eye-catching exterior lies a mysterious cloud of exhaust smoke that threatens to tarnish its reputation. As the engine heats up, whispers of clogged oil control rings or a sticky oil pressure control valve begin to circulate.
But fear not, dear reader, for within these lines, we shall embark on a journey to uncover the truth. Join us as we delve into the depths of valve stem seals, turbo seals, catalytic converters, and the enigmatic hydrocarbon readings at MOT stations.
Hold your breath, breathe in curiosity, and let’s unravel the smoke-filled secrets of the 2007 Mini Cooper.
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The exhaust smoke issue in a 2007 Mini Cooper, particularly when the engine is hot, could be caused by a few factors. It is important to note that it is not likely a head gasket or valve seals problem.
One possible cause could be clogged oil control rings resulting from increased oil viscosity due to heat. Turning off the engine when stopping can prevent smoke.
Another theory suggests a sticking oil pressure control valve or gate, potentially related to turbo oil lines.
In order to determine the exact cause of the smoke, it is recommended to inspect for oil spots upon removing the catalytic converter or turbo. Additionally, checking for oil spots on the valve stem seals is advised.
Taking the car to an MOT station for hydrocarbon readings can help in determining if the issue is related to oil or fueling/boost. However, specific statistics or figures regarding the probability of each cause are not provided.
- Exhaust smoke issue in a 2007 Mini Cooper, especially when engine is hot
- Not caused by head gasket or valve seals
- Possible causes: clogged oil control rings, sticking oil pressure control valve
- Inspect for oil spots upon removing catalytic converter or turbo
- Check for oil spots on valve stem seals
- Taking car to MOT station for hydrocarbon readings can help determine cause
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1. Check for a damaged or clogged catalytic converter: A damaged or clogged catalytic converter can cause excessive oil burning and result in exhaust smoke. Inspect the catalytic converter for any signs of damage or oil spots.
2. Inspect the turbocharger: A faulty turbocharger can also lead to exhaust smoke. Remove the turbocharger and check for any oil spots on the valve stem seals. If oil is leaking from the turbocharger, it may need to be repaired or replaced.
3. Test hydrocarbon readings at an MOT station: To determine if the issue is related to oil or fueling/boost, take your car to an MOT station and have the hydrocarbon readings tested. This can help pinpoint the cause of the smoke issue.
4. Change the oil viscosity grade: If clogged oil control rings are suspected, try changing the viscosity grade of the engine oil. Opting for a lower viscosity oil may help improve oil flow and reduce the chances of smoke occurrence.
5. Keep your engine cool during traffic or highway driving: Minimize the chances of smoke occurring by preventing the engine from overheating. Turn off the engine when stuck in traffic or after long periods of highway driving to allow it to cool down and reduce the likelihood of smoke being emitted.
Exhaust Smoke Issue When Engine Is Hot And In Traffic Or After Highway Driving
Experiencing smoke coming from the exhaust of a 2007 Mini Cooper can be a cause for concern. This issue seems to occur when the engine is hot, especially in traffic or after being on the highway for an extended period.
The presence of smoke can indicate an underlying problem with the vehicle’s engine or exhaust system. In this article, we will investigate the possible causes and provide suggestions for further inspection.
Eliminating Head Gasket Or Valve Seals As Potential Problems
Before delving into potential causes, it is important to note that the smoke issue is not likely caused by a faulty head gasket or valve seals. These components are often the culprits when it comes to smoke-related problems in vehicles.
However, in the case of the 2007 Mini Cooper, we can rule out these issues as the cause. Therefore, we must explore other potential causes to get to the root of the problem.
Possible Cause: Clogged Oil Control Rings Due To Increased Oil Viscosity From Heat
One likely cause of the smoke issue could be clogged oil control rings. When the engine heats up, the oil viscosity increases, potentially leading to the oil control rings becoming clogged.
This blockage can cause oil to bypass the rings and enter the combustion chamber, resulting in smoke being emitted through the exhaust. It is essential to address this issue promptly to prevent further damage to the engine.
Preventive Measure: Turning Off Engine When Stopping To Avoid Smoke
As a preventive measure to avoid smoke when the engine is hot, it is recommended to turn off the engine when the vehicle is stopped for an extended period. This will help minimize the oil from bypassing the clogged oil control rings and entering the combustion chamber.
By doing so, you can diminish the likelihood of smoke being emitted from the exhaust when the engine is restarted.
Theory Of Sticking Oil Pressure Control Valve Or Gate, Potentially Related To Turbo Oil Lines
Another theory that could explain the smoke issue is a sticking oil pressure control valve or gate, potentially related to turbo oil lines. If the oil pressure control valve or gate becomes stuck, it can disrupt the normal flow of oil throughout the engine.
This disruption can lead to oil accumulating in areas where it shouldn’t, such as the turbo oil lines. Over time, this excess oil can find its way into the combustion chamber, resulting in smoke being emitted from the exhaust.
Seeking Suggestions On Potential Causes Of Smoke And Recommendations For Further Inspection
If you are experiencing smoke from the exhaust of your 2007 Mini Cooper and have ruled out head gasket and valve seal issues, it is essential to seek suggestions on potential causes and recommendations for further inspection. One user suggests that a white smoke issue is unlikely to be caused by a head gasket problem, and recommends considering exhaust valve stem seals or turbo seal issues as possible causes.
To further investigate the potential causes, it is advised to remove the catalytic converter and check for oil spots. Oil spots in this area would indicate a problem with the oil control rings or other components within the engine.
Additionally, removing the turbo and examining the valve stem seals for oil spots can also help identify the source of the smoke issue.
Moreover, taking your vehicle to an MOT station to test hydrocarbon readings can provide valuable insights. These readings will determine whether the smoke issue is caused by oil or a fueling/boost problem.
By analyzing these readings, you can gain a better understanding of the root cause of the smoke issue and make informed decisions regarding repairs or replacements.
In conclusion, investigating the causes and solutions for the 2007 Mini Cooper exhaust smoke is crucial for maintaining the vehicle’s performance and ensuring driver safety. By ruling out head gasket and valve seal issues and exploring potential causes such as clogged oil control rings or a sticking oil pressure control valve, you can accurately identify the root cause and take appropriate action.
Following preventive measures and seeking professional advice will help resolve the smoke issue and restore your Mini Cooper to its optimal condition.


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Two extraordinary personalities, and one remarkable friendship, are reflected in the unique corpus of letters from Anglo-Parsi composer-critic Kaikhosru Sorabji (1892-1988) to Philip Heseltine (Peter Warlock) (1894-1930): a fascinating primary source for the period 1913-1922 available in a complete scholarly edition for the first time.
The volume also provides a new contextual, critical and interpretative framework, incorporating a myriad of perspectives: identities, social geographies, style construction, and mutual interests and influences. Pertinent period documents, including evidence of Heseltine’s reactions, enhance the sense of narrative and expand on aesthetic discussions. Through the letters’ entertaining and perceptive lens, Sorabji’s early life and compositions are vividly illuminated and Heseltine’s own intriguing life and work recontextualised. What emerges takes us beyond tropes of otherness and eccentricity to reveal a persona and a narrative with great relevance to modern-day debates on canonicity and identity, especially the nexus of ethnicity, queer identities and Western art music.
Scholars, performers and admirers of early twentieth-century music in Britain, and beyond, will find thi
s a valuable addition to the literature. The book will appeal to those studying or interested in early musical modernism and its reception; cultural life in London around and after the First World War; music, nationality and race; Commonwealth studies; and music and sexuality.
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Table of Contents
List of illustrations
Acknowledgements, credits, editorial and biographical notes
Foreword by Judith Weir
Philip Heseltine (Peter Warlock)
Sorabji’s letters to Heseltine
Organisation of materials
Part I: Letters and documents October 1913–June 1914
Part II: Letters and documents September 1914– June 1917
Part III: Letters and documents 1920–1922/1929
Appendix 1: Some reflections on modern music criticism [The Musical Times 54 (848) (1 October 1913)]
Appendix 2: Sexual inversion [The Medical Times (October 1921)]
Appendix 3a: Music [Weekly Westminster Gazette 2 (81) (18 August 1923)]
Appendix 3b: Sorabji, Kaikhosru [A Dictionary of Modern Music & Musicians]
Appendix 4: Music [The New Age 48 (15 January 1931)]
Brian Inglis is Senior Lecturer in Music and BA Music Programme Leader, Department of Performing Arts, Middlesex University UK.
Barry Smith is a former Organist and Master of the Choristers at St George’s Cathedral Cape Town and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Music at Cape Town University. He is President of the Peter Warlock Society.

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By Lucius Gantt
It’s no secret. Everybody knows the government devils can’t count. They couldn’t count the number of participants in the “Million Man March”, they couldn’t count the people that attended the inauguration of President Barack Obama and there is no way in hell that Donald Trump can count or categorize alleged protestors in Iran.
Think about social media. In America and in Iran, young people get their news and express their views on social media.
Now, when Iranians took to the streets after the death of a beloved Iranian general, reports said millions of Iranian men, women and children of all ages protested in the streets to show their opposition to the US assassination of one of their countrymen.
After a commercial airplane was shot down, mistakenly or on purpose, for flying in a real time apparent tense war zone, reports suggested that thousands of Iranians, mostly students, began to protest Iranian governmental leaders.
Black people in America should know better than anyone how a government can say, “You have a right to peacefully protest” but you can only protest for the cause that we say, at the time we say, on the date that we say and in the way that we say!
The imperialist press that you love so very much and think is so very fair and impartial called Blacks that protested in America about issues of importance to Black people, outlaws, renegades, law violators and common criminals!
Don’t act like you have amnesia or dementia! It was the government that beat The Freedom Riders, it was the government that turned a protest into “Bloody Sunday,” on March 7, 1965, when some 600 civil rights marchers headed east out of Selma, Alabama on U.S. Route 80 where state and local lawmen attacked them on the Edmund Pettus Bridge with billy clubs and tear gas and it was the government that sicked vicious dogs on innocent Black men, women, children and babies involved in bus boycotts, lunch room sit ins and other protests.
Trump’s rants on Twitter claim Iran’s assassinated general was a murderer because he had involvement with some Middle East proxies.
OK, like governments say, I can’t confirm or deny that.
However, I can say that the United States, Russia and other governments use mercenaries, hired gunmen and killers to do questionable deeds that can be disavowed by governments that employ them.
For example, the Nisour Square Massacre occurred on September 16, 2007 where employees of Blackwater Security Consulting (now Academi), a private military company contracted by the US government to provide security services in Iraq, shot at Iraqi civilians, killing 17 and injuring 20 in Nisour Square, Badhdad, while escorting a U.S. embassy convoy. The killings outraged Iraqis and strained relations between Iraq and the United States. In 2014, four Blackwater employees were tried and convicted in U.S. federal court; one of murder, and the other three of manslaughter and firearms charges.
Russia has been accused of using proxies in taking over Crimea.
Oh yes, if use of proxies is bad for one nation it is equally bad for your nation.
I don’t think Israel and Saudi Arabia would shed one tear if Iran was devastated and wiped off of the world map.
At the same time, I think both Israel and the Saudis have shared their feelings about Iran with President Trump prior to Trump ordered assassination attempts on Iranian government officials that were visiting officials in Iraq and in Yemen.
A Presidential liar is a dangerous thing. If Americans are threatened on foreign soil, I would expect the United States to strike back but we cannot support Presidential use of deadly force when ordered to do so by foreign governments and then lying about fake “imminent threats” and proposed embassy bombings that never materialized.
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MILWAUKEE — The owner of Milwaukee's Heaven's Table BBQ, Jason Alston, has a lot to stay on top of when it comes to running his restaurant. There are orders to fill and employees to pay. So, when he recently got a suspicious voice message, it got his attention.
"I got an automated voice message telling me I needed to comply otherwise I would be facing court charges," Alston said.
The call came from a Milwaukee area code. He was curious and called back and says a man answered claiming to be with the Social Security Administration.
"I'm like, okay, what happened? And he's like, somebody opened up 15 to 20 different banking accounts in Texas under my name and they had been wiring money to El Paso."
Alston says the story was elaborate and it centered around how Alston was a victim of fraud.
"He's like, well how much is in each account in your bank? And I'm like why do you want to know that? He's like we just want to make sure we don't take your money and involve it with what's going on with the people who may be frauding you."
Alston says he started to see more holes in the story when the caller said the local sheriff would be in touch.
"The guy that called me was actually saying he was from District 4 police. And I'm like wait a minute, sheriff's don't have districts here."
Alston also knows Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas personally.
"I'm like wait a minute, I've served you guys lunch before. I said, how about I come down there and talk to you? And we can try to figure this out. And he's like well if you come down here, I got to arrest you. I'm like why would you arrest me if I'm not guilty of anything?"
"It became more and more, each person that spoke became more and more aggressive," Alston said.
"So, it was the social security guy at first, then the sheriff, then they connected me back to some chief social security guy."
When Alston couldn't get a hold of Sheriff Lucas on the phone, he called Milwaukee Judge Derek Mosley, who he also knows well. Alston says Judge Mosley confirmed his instinct that this was all fake.
"They use these scare tactics to make you feel as if it really could happen," said Lisa Schiller with the Better Business Bureau.
Schiller says these imposter schemes are common where often the caller poses as a government agency.
"Social Security is one of those well-known government agencies that everybody knows. So the name is still being used but the tactic of the scam changes," she said.
"As soon as people become aware of a particular scam and how it works, they change up the tactic a little bit."
Just last year, the Social Security Administration received more than half a million complaints of these Social Security imposter attempts where people lost a total of nearly $64 million.
The BBB stresses that the Social Security Administration is never going to call you and threaten you or tell you to send money.
In Alston's case, the callers asked him to put all of his money in a new account, all to clear his name from what they told him was fraudulent activity in Texas.
He didn't do it, but they had him in a panic for a while.
If you believe you were the victim of a Social Security Administration imposter scheme, you can report it here.
Learn more about how to spot this type of scam here.


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Standout: "Survival Tactics" w/ Joey Bada$$
Also Check Out: "Vibe Ratings"
And: "Cab Fare" ft. Cy Fly & Chuck Strangers
Name: Capital Steez
Reppin': BEAST COAST.
My style and/or skills have been compared to: I heard names like A Tribe Called Quest and Souls of Mischeif, but when was the last time they heard a sound like that?
My standout records and/or moments have been: AK47... That was my first mixtape, and I consider it a Masterpiece... Gshit.
I’m gonna change the game by: Well, It's safe to say that my mixtape is gonna spark off a Revolution. If not Physical, it definitely will effect the masses mentally, and possibly Astrophysically, but who knows.
I’d Like to Work With: I could list about 18 other people in my crew. I still have yet to work with some of my own Prodies, so I'm not too focused on collaborating for now.
My goal in hip-hop is: Interstellar synchronization, yahmean?
I’m gonna be the next: Vigilantie-Chryst.


Commenting on the Prime Minister’s statement on Brexit in the House of Commons this afternoon, Wes Streeting MP, leading supporter of Open Britain, said:
“Theresa May says the ball is in the EU’s court, and yet the negotiations remain stuck in the mud and the Brexit Secretary can’t even be bothered to travel to Brussels to try to move them along.
“After weeks of division between Ministers, the Government is no closer to achieving a deal on the divorce issues, or working out what form of future trading relationship between the UK and the EU they want. How can the Prime Minister claim to be making progress in negotiations with the EU when she can’t even resolve the negotiations with her own Cabinet?
“The clock is ticking, so it is time for a change of course from the Government. They need to drop their absurd and dangerous threat to leave without a deal, guarantee the rights of EU citizens living in Britain, and rethink their ideological decision to leave the Single Market and Customs Union.”


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Johnson, A. F. (Alfred Forbes), Selected essays on books and printing, 1970
Selected essays on books and printing. [By] A. F. Johnson. Ed. by Percy H. Muir.
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Background: Currently there are no prospective data available that compare the different tenodesis techniques of the long head of the biceps tendon with regard to their clinical and structural results.
Hypothesis: Soft tissue tenodesis provides clinical and structural results equivalent to those of bony fixation anchor tenodesis.
Study design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3.
Methods: Fifty-seven patients with arthroscopically proven lesions of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHB) were prospectively included in this study. Thirty patients (7 women, 23 men; mean age, 57.9 years) were treated with an arthroscopic soft tissue tenodesis (STT) and 27 patients (8 women, 19 men; mean age, 61 years) with an arthroscopic bony fixation anchor tenodesis (BFAT). The clinical evaluation included the Constant score as well as a newly developed LHB score (maximum 100 points) that includes evaluation of pain and cramps (maximum 50 points), the patient- and examiner-dependent grading of the cosmetic result (maximum 30 points), and the measurement of elbow flexion strength (maximum 20 points). The integrity of the tenodesis construct was evaluated indirectly by detecting the position of the LHB using magnetic resonance imaging. A proximal intertubercular location of the tendon was judged as an intact tenodesis construct (3 points), a distal intertubercular location as a failure of tenodesis followed by autotenodesis in the sulcus (2 points), and an extratubercular location as a complete failure (1 point).
Results: Twenty-four patients (5 women, 19 men; mean age, 58.6 years; mean follow-up, 19.6 months) in the STT group and 20 patients (5 women, 15 men; mean age, 59.1 years; mean follow-up, 22.4 months) in the BFAT group could be evaluated. The overall Constant score did not reveal any significant difference in the STT group (mean, 75.0 points) compared with the BFAT group (mean, 78.3 points) (P > .05). However, the BFAT group showed significantly better results in the LHB score (BFAT mean, 91.8 points vs STT mean, 80.9 points), the examiner-dependent evaluation of the cosmetic result (BFAT mean, 11.3 points vs STT mean, 8.0 points), as well as in the evaluation of the structural integrity of the tenodesis construct (BFAT mean, 2.7 points vs STT mean, 2.2 points) (P < .05).
Conclusion: When arthroscopic tenodesis of the LHB is indicated, the authors recommend a bony fixation over soft tissue fixation because anchor fixation provides significant advantages concerning the clinical and structural outcome.


Colgate head coach Don Vaughn didn't have to look far to replace Brad Dexter, who left his post with the Red Raiders to take a similar position at Princeton. On Friday, the school announced the promotion of alum Mike Harder from volunteer assistant to full-time assistant.
Harder, a 1997 graduate of the Hamilton, NY college, was a prolific scorer in the ECAC. The Winnipeg, Manitoba native racked up 87 goals and 124 assists for 211 points in 132 NCAA games. He went on to play professional hockey in North America and Europe, including stints in the AHL.
Colgate, the clear-cut favorite in the ECAC, will open up the 2014-15 campaign with a weekend series at St. Cloud State on October 10-11.
Jeff Cox covers college, junior and high school hockey, NCAA recruiting and NHL Draft prospects. Follow him on twitter @JeffCoxSports.


The performance of silicon and amorphous steel core, distribution transformers at ambient and cryogenic temperatures
Four, single phase, 50 Hz, l1/0.23kV pole mount distribution transformers were purchased from a manufacturer. The transformers were fitted with either silicon or amorphous steel cores. The transformer tanks were filled with either standard transformer oil or liquid nitrogen. Each transformer was subjected to a capacitance and dissipation factor test to determine the integrity of the insulation systems. Open circuit and short circuit tests were then undertaken to show the reduction of core losses due to the use of amorphous steel over silicon steel, and the effect of immersion of the entire unit in liquid nitrogen.


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TikTok’s personal shoppers are the new frontier in Gen Z style
Fashion fans are using the platform to democratise a service formerly reserved for the Hollywood elite and their bulging bank accounts
In 2020, as the pandemic was in full swing, most of us coped by investing in a little retail therapy. As chaos raged around us, the sound of a package landing on the doormat offered a much-needed dopamine boost. But rather than giving their credit card a workout, many Gen Z fashion fans saw lockdown as a chance to launch a career as a personal stylist.
“I’ve always been the one my friends would go to if they needed help picking out an outfit for a date, a night out, or an event,” 21-year-old Sydnee Grill, from Montreal, Canada, explains over the phone. “Once the pandemic hit I had a lot of extra time and I had kind of like a light bulb moment where I realised that I could make a business out of styling.”
Takeout By Syd – the name of her business and TikTok account – gives anyone in the world access to personal styling and shopping services starting at $20. For about $16, Grill will personally put together four outfits based on items you already own. All you have to do is send photos of the items you want styled along with a Pinterest board of the look you want to achieve and within a week, Grill emails over digitally rendered flat lays of potential outfits, reminiscent of Polyvore.
The personal shopping package goes for around $28. After filling out a form with your sizes, favourite colours, budget, preferences, and Pinterest board, it takes Grill about a week to return with a text document full of links to pieces that suit your style for you to shop. If you don’t like something she linked, it’s as simple as not buying it.
Then there’s the ultimate package – ‘The Works’ – which is for anyone that doesn’t know what their style is and requires a little more guidance than your average shopper. Grill hops on a 45-minute Zoom call with these customers to discuss how to style clothes they already have as well as shop for clothes together for a more personalised experience.
On her Instagram profile, Grill also offers event styling and shopping services as well as lookbooks that represent popular styles inexperienced clients can select as inspiration. “We do the choosing, you do the buying,” is the motto plastered across the Takeout by Syd website.
My clients be like… ##personalshopper ##stylist ##takeoutbysyd ##fallfashion
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“It made buying clothes stress-free and fun,” recent client Megan Mersino, 20, tells me. Mersino purchased the personal shopping package after seeing Takeout by Syd on TikTok. “I was in desperate need of some cute new clothes and I’d always liked the idea of personal styling but companies like that aren’t usually marketed towards young adults.”
Mersino asked for neutral toned streetwear with some flair, while referencing the “Lizz” and “Bri” lookbooks. Ten days after making her purchase, Mersino received an email with visual styling guides to accompany shopping links for a white cropped top and shorts set, Nike Blazers, Beverly Hills cap, light-washed denim, Tupac shirt and lashings of silver jewellery.
Since buying all the items, Mersino explains, “I’ve gotten so many compliments on my style recently, and I’ve felt so much more confident going out.”
In just over a year, Takeout by Syd has gained over 100,000 followers and 1.6 million likes – not to mention countless glowing reviews from customers. It’s safe to say that business is booming.
“I’ve always been the one my friends would go to if they needed help picking out an outfit for a date, a night out, or an event. Once the pandemic hit I had a lot of extra time and I had kind of like a light bulb moment where I realised that I could make a business out of styling” – Sydnee Grill
Grill is part of a burgeoning community known as ‘Fashion TikTok’. This subsection of the platform is dedicated to dissecting runway shows, diving into fashion history, and discussing fashion brands, with everyone from fashion editors to models dishing out advice on making it in the industry. There’s also a huge number of haul videos, ‘cheugy’ hit lists, and more to sift through. Not everyone who’s lured to fashion TikTok is an expert in the field, however, which means a lot of users – young and old – log on to ask for advice.
Hunter Torr is a 21-year-old actor who bounces between Los Angeles and Newburyport, Massachusetts. While his love for fashion began while working in costume shops for summer theatre, he admits he’s “always had a good eye for colour combos and fashionable silhouettes.”
It only takes a casual scroll through his TikTok to immediately understand that Hunter’s fluid style and lack of regard for gender norms makes his fashion choices all the more exciting for his 185,000 followers. Whether he’s showing off his glamorous thrifted dresses, holographic windbreakers, or popsicle-coloured overalls, Hunter’s theatrical entrances and attention-grabbing fits make for an entertaining watch. So, it wasn’t long before people started asking him for advice.
Thanks @leatherjacketgirl for your bundle haul! Like what you see? Let us style you! Check out our site in bio ##fyp ##ClearGenius ##XfinityFanthem
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“A lot of my viewers were always commenting on how much they loved my style and how they wished they could dress like me,” Hunter explains. “So I saw an opportunity to help people understand what their fashion style was and I ran with it.”
It all started with a video posted in January offering free styling advice. The response was overwhelming, with people messaging him directly for advice, dueting the video, and wanting help with styling looks. And while he doesn’t have any plans to become a stylist in the future, Hunter recently posted another video encouraging people to contact him again: “I always say ‘wear what makes you feel good, that’s where you have to start.’”
While advice is good enough for some, other users want an experience that’s usually reserved for the rich and famous. Savannah Marie, 19 is an influencer who started selling curated packages of clothes for clients on TikTok. With over 3 million followers, her services are unsurprisingly coveted on the app, selling over 300 “baddie boxes” the night she launched.
Now she sells a range of packages, some named after goddesses – like the Aphrodite box – that go all the way up to $500. Each box includes its worth in products, which includes everything from make-up and books to lingerie and loungewear. Of course, all of this is determined by a scheduled consultation with Savannah.
On TikTok she shares videos of her packing boxes, all of which are professionally printed and adorned with branded stickers and rosy pink tissue paper. Her plan is to eventually become a stylist to the stars, but in the meantime she’s booked and busy.
Last year, Internet Girl fka Bella McFadden also made bank selling her popular iGirl bundles on Depop. The Canadian social media personality is essentially e-girl royalty thanks to her irreverent Y2K aesthetic and her bewitching brand of cool. The iGirl bundles sold for around $150 and inspired many Depop sellers to carry the torch, but it’s clear that she laid down the blueprint for the new generation of burgeoning TikTok cyber stylists too.
Packing another ##baddiebeautybox make sure to follow the Instagram @ thebaddiebeautybox
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TikTok has democratised many impenetrable institutions: from Lil Nas X changing how popstars break into the music industry, to amateur vegan cook, Tabitha Brown, who has taken the food world by storm thanks to her accessible, passionate videos. As a platform, TikTok has given people access to one another in a way that’s revolutionary – especially when compared to its social media counterparts; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat.
When it comes to fashion, people on TikTok are similarly finding ways to reform an industry that is built on archaic constructs that exclude people based on class, wealth, and race.
“When I thought of the idea of being a personal shopper I felt like I couldn’t do it because I don’t live in Beverly Hills with a bunch of wealthy friends and neighbours,” Savannah tells me. “But I wanted to make it so that people just like me can still have an outfit or a couple outfits styled for them and be able to enjoy a luxury experience at an affordable price.”
“I always say ‘wear what makes you feel good’ – that’s where you have to start” – Hunter Torr
For this new gen of TikTokers, it’s important to make personal stylists and shoppers accessible and affordable. Short term, it means that people get to feel more satisfied with the way they present themselves to the world, but it’s the long term goal of sustainability that really makes this an agenda worth sinking your teeth into.
Sustainably-focused personal shopping service, Snitchez n’ Stitchez is run by Jenna Boatman, 20 who lives in Washington DC. “Let’s be honest: there is no ethical consumption under fast fashion, and by extension, capitalism,” reads the About Us section of the website. “The best alternative is to shop secondhand, so that’s what we do here.”
Boatman has amassed a loyal following of over 50,000 followers since first posting on the app in May. “The initial response was incredibly overwhelming in a good way,” she tells me. “Ever since, we’ve sold out each time we restock our bundles on our website.”
If you manage to score one of her sought after restocks, you’ll be happy to know that all three bundles, each with a different number of items included, are priced under $100.
WE BACK BABY! I will try my best to respond to as much as I can! ##coldest ##girlsofthecoldest ##fashion ##stylist
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Sneha Rachamadugu, 19, from Charlottesville, Virginia was one of the lucky few to recently score one of these coveted thrifted bundles. After filling out the form, she chose a medium-sized bundle, which got her five to seven items. She also asked for pieces with a dark academia aesthetic that has “a bit more edge… sort of an elevated 2016 Tumblr look.”
She was given the option of previewing the items before Boatman packaged and mailed them to her. This is the only point where clients are able to swap out one item, though Snitchez has a strict no refunds policy. That wasn’t a problem for Rachamadugu who declined the preview and opted for the thrill of a surprise.
“(Snitchez) got me a dark preppy skirt, a white oversized shirt – which is really comfortable – a black slip dress, and I also got this oversized sweater which is really cute and comfortable.” Rachamadugu also got a note with some styling suggestions and added a pair of fishnet tights for the skirt. She shared her experience on TikTok, excitedly trying on each item with a smile plastered across her face.
“When I thought of the idea of being a personal shopper I felt like I couldn’t do it because I don’t live in Beverly Hills with a bunch of wealthy friends and neighbours. But I wanted to make it so that people just like me can still have an outfit or a couple of outfits styled for them and be able to enjoy a luxury experience at an affordable price” – Savannah Marie
“When I hear about personal styling I definitely think of Hollywood elite first,” Rachamadugu admits when I ask if she’s ever considered personal shopping or styling for herself before. “It wasn’t really something I had thought a lot about before coming across Snitchez’ TikTok. But the next time I need to buy things, it’s pretty likely that I will use her services again.” Rachamadugu’s friends are now also keen to get their hands on a package, having signed up to the stylist’s summer drop to try it out for themselves.
Snitchez is unique in its approach because unlike the infamous habits of Depop sellers, Boatman doesn’t charge clients more than the original price of any thrifted item. Instead, the fee is for her time and expertise. She’s not only there to style clients of all gender identities and sizes, but is also educating a generation about sustainability by showing her followers how to achieve popular looks on a budget and with secondhand items.
Lately, fashion TikTok has been in the news for all the wrong reasons: haul videos. Haul videos aren’t a new invention by any means but lately, TikTok’s viral fashion iteration has become wildly popular.
Comment if I should style the green one next! ##sustainablestyling ##sustainablestylist ##fashion ##fashioninspo ##outfitinspo ##ootd ##style ##personalstyle
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The #haul hashtag currently has over 9.8 billion views and serves as a gateway to a part of TikTok designed to satisfy voyeurs of overconsumption and fast fashion fanatics alike. Most videos see people flaunt hundreds – sometimes thousands – of dollars worth of clothing from retailers like Zara, H&M, Shein, and Amazon.
In the comments of these videos, some people drool over the mini skirts, mesh dresses, and Y2K fashion that spills onto the screen, while others leave biting notes about inhumane factory conditions and the use of child labour. In a try-on haul video, one user in the comments even publicly grapples with the moral implications of buying fast fashion, asking if anyone knows about the brand’s use of child labor but ultimately admits that “I wanna get shein sooo bad (sic).”
Sustainability makes up a substantial part of the conversation on fashion TikTok, whether that’s brands touting their own practices or users promoting designers that use recycled materials.
“Knowing what you like and what you need to wear will help you not be swayed by a fashion haul. Hauls breed envy and overconsumption, especially when you don’t know what your preferred style or clothing needs are” – Thalia Castro-Vega
Thalia Castro-Vega, a professional stylist based in California, is hopeful that increasing the accessibility of personal styling with affordable price points, as well as encouraging personal style, can lead to the end of overconsumption.
“Knowing what you like and what you need to wear will help you not be swayed by a fashion haul,” she explains over the phone. “Hauls breed envy and overconsumption, especially when you don’t know what your preferred style or clothing needs are.” This is why she never posts hauls on her own TikTok.
Working with everyday people, Thalia is aware of the constraints of budgets, the power that influencers have over consumers and all the factors that lead to people binging on fast fashion – though the feeling is often fleeting if not completely disappointing. Her hope is to “uplift, inform, and educate” people so that they not only look good and feel amazing, but so they also have the information they need to be ethical shoppers.
Learning to be an ethical shopper can be difficult, especially when the temptation of a $15 Shein bikini is so hard to turn down. But you no longer have to be Kim Kardashian to hire a personal stylist – all you really need is $20 and an internet connection.


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Or has it already happened?
The hashtag #PresidentCuomo has been making the rounds on Twitter for more than a week now.
Just the other day (March 24), the Daily Caller published an editorial deeming the nomination of New York’s governor “Improbable, But Not Impossible” via a brokered convention. I would up the “impossible” to “even-money” or perhaps even “probable.”
At the same time, the likelihood of Donald Trump’s reelection has been rising with public approval of his handling of the CCP virus crisis hovering around 60 percent, a hitherto unheard of number for the controversial president.
Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, on the other hand, has done particularly poorly, fumbling his “digital front porch campaign” in a drastic manner as detailed in a Wall Street Journal editorial. “Not ready for prime time” is only one cliché that seems to fit the rapidly aging former vice president. (If we have learned one thing from the virus, it is that nature can be cruel.)
Do you think this hasn’t been noted by the Democratic powers that be?
One explanation of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s seemingly self-destructive overreach during negotiations over the multi-trillion-dollar rescue plan—tacking virtually every dream from the liberal-progressive playbook illogically onto the legislation—was that it was a kind of “Hail Mary Pass” as the last gasp for their wish list before the fall, i.e., Trump II.
As this happened, Cuomo was acting like the adult in the room, receiving boffo reviews from the left and the right (Broadway was closed, after all) for his daily press conferences and intelligent management of the crisis for his state.
Unlike almost all Democrats and media, he doesn’t seem overly infected by Trump Derangement Syndrome and was able to work productively with the president, while opposing him at other times—a difficult balancing act for a Democrat.
Two questions arise: Can Cuomo secure the nomination via a brokered convention or earlier, and can he beat Trump?
Since I am far from a Democratic Party insider, I’m not qualified to answer the first. But I did, at one time, though not recently, sleep in a Holiday Inn Express, so I will hazard a guess that another cliché applies: Where there’s a will, there’s a way. And, from what I hear, the Democrats have a “back room” and know how to use it.
We shall see.
As for defeating Trump, Cuomo will have an uphill struggle. As I was reminded in a phone call by American Enterprise Institute economist Benjamin Zycher, the governor successfully helped to prevent fracking in needy upstate New York. He might be able partially to walk this back by claiming an economic emergency, but whether the voters will believe him is moot. In the long run, this knee-jerk liberal viewpoint could cost him dearly in the coveted swing states.
Another problem for Cuomo will be garnering the support of the Bernie Bros, but that would be a problem for Biden as well. It’s anecdotal, but an Atlanta CEO told me his perusal of the Bernie Sanders forum on Reddit showed many of the Bros already washing their hands of the entire election. Worse, several of them were deliberately refusing to observe the guidances we all follow regarding the virus, now that it is looking like their hero is being denied the nomination.
In any case, though I doubt Cuomo could defeat Trump, my guess is he would ultimately fare better than the increasingly hapless Biden, who might be headed for electoral disaster.
Roger L. Simon—The Epoch Times’ senior political columnist—is an award-winning author and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter. His latest book—recommended escape reading during the pandemic—is “The GOAT.”
Views expressed in this article are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.


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Turntide Technologies, headquartered in California, is entering the transport space with the acquisition of two UK-based businesses, Hyperdrive Innovation Ltd and BorgWarner Gateshead Ltd.
The acquisition of Hyperdrive Innovation and BorgWarner Gateshead aims to position Turntide to accelerate existing technologies and capabilities to reduce energy use and cost for commercial transportation services.
A new division of Turntide Technologies, Turntide Transport will establish operations in Gateshead marking the beginning of a multi-year £100m investment in the region. The company will focus on modernizing intelligent motor systems throughout the commercial transportation industry.
The acquisition of Hyperdrive Innovation, one of the UK’s independent battery pack manufacturers, will allow Turntide to include energy storage in its solutions. Hyperdrive designs, develops, and manufactures modular high-performance lithium-ion battery systems for a wide range of applications.
The acquisition of the Gateshead Business includes the facilities of the Gateshead Technical Centre, which under previous ownership of BorgWarner, has been designing power electronics for a wide range of vehicles for more than five decades – focusing on motor controllers and other devices that determine the motion of industrial electric applications.
By integrating technology from both entities, Turntide Transport aims to be a one-stop powertrain platform provider – including the battery pack, power electronics, motor, and connected intelligence – accelerating customers’ time to market in the electric future.
Ryan Morris, chairman and CEO of Turnside said:
“Our world is at a tipping point. We desperately need to reduce our carbon emissions, but they continue to rise despite the accelerating electrification of passenger vehicles.
“Because Turntide has been successful in driving down energy use and waste in the built environment, it is critical that we translate this success into transportation to help combat the growing threat of climate change.”
“North East England has a strong track-record of industrial and automotive innovation, which we are keen to part of with the formation of Turntide Transport.
“By assembling a robust, technology-led supply chain here in the North East to expand the application of our technologies into multiple transport sectors we will be able to help drive the electric revolution while supporting the creation of high quality, sustainable jobs.
Matt Boyle, managing director of Turntide Transport commented:
“These acquisitions bring together two world leading capabilities in Turntide and the UK businesses.
“Gateshead has become well-known worldwide as a growing centre for digital business. We are excited to make Gateshead a centre for our innovation in sustainable transport, a move that reflects our confidence in the engineering capability and the region.”
Business and Energy Secretary Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP said:
“This is also a huge boost for workers in the North East and further evidence of how our climate change commitments are opening opportunities for economic growth, private investment, and job creation across the UK as we level up and build back greener from the pandemic.”


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Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in New Orleans, Louisiana
Plastic Surgery in New Orleans
Finding a board certified plastic surgeon in New Orleans can be difficult. There are over 20 different plastic surgeons advertising cheap New Orleans plastic surgery. Not all these doctors are board certified. While there is no law that states a New Orleans plastic surgeon must be board certified, it is safer to use one who is.
Over 250,000 cosmetic and plastic surgeries were performed last year in the New Orleans area. Some procedures were invasive and some were minimally invasive. An invasive procedure is one where anesthesia and surgery are used. In a minimally invasive procedure, there is no need for surgery and only a local anesthetic is given, if one is required.
Popular Cosmetic Procedures Performed in New Orleans
- breast implants and breast lifts were the most popular of all plastic surgery procedures performed in New Orleans
- rhinoplasty, or nose jobs, were second in popularity
- liposuction, or tummy tucks, were third
Minimally Invasive procedures:
- Botox injections, an alternative to the traditional facelift
- facial fillers and other injectable fillers, such as lip fillers
- laser hair removal
Won't Using a Board Certified Plastic or Cosmetic Surgeon be More Expensive?
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The Snapshot: In the new Apple TV+ series Constellation, Noomi Rapace is a Swedish astronaut who returns to Earth after a disaster on the International Space Station and discovers there are pieces of her life missing. She sets out to expose the hidden truths of space travel while recovering what she has lost.
The Performance: There is something particularly difficult and fascinating about playing a character who has no idea what’s going on. Not the stupid kind, the clueless moron who meanders through life without an intelligent thought in their head, but rather the brilliant person caught in a situation they don’t understand. That’s the kind of person who must unearth the truth and do so in a way that will be satisfying not just to the character, but to the audience as well.
This is, in essence, Jo, the role that Swedish actress Noomi Rapace inhabits in Constellation. An astronaut who is the best in the world at what she does, who is used to contending with the unknown as a space traveler. But when that unknown suddenly becomes something inside her own head, it’s mind-melting for both her and viewers alike.
Rapace’s performance is especially impressive when you consider that, for the bulk of Constellation’s first season, Rapace has to play Jo in several different ways. She sees things that she’s not sure are real, remembers details differently from how the rest of her family remembers them and when she tries to relay the events of the tragedy that sets the story in motion, she is contradicted not only by the administrators on the ground but by her fellow astronauts who were there with her.
The confusion is constant, and it’s easy for an actor to lose control of that, to make the audience feel sorry for them, or, conversely, to stop caring. That kind of thing can get frustrating, after all, which can lead very quickly to indifference. But when it’s done right, and the audience is brought along for the ride, the frustration is in concert with the character, and instead of indifference, what arises is empathy.
Rapace engenders the audience’s empathy with work that is astonishing in its complexity. There is never a time when we’re not with her, not also wondering what’s going on and what is missing from her life. Why does she remember her family’s Volvo as red instead of blue? Or why does she wonder aloud if her husband Magnus (James D’Arcy) remodeled the kitchen since she went up to space several months earlier?
Spoiler alert: He didn’t. Also, the car has always been blue.
When the answer finally arrives and both Jo and the audience are simultaneously clued into the truth, there is a sense of satisfaction that we went on this ride with her, wondering with her what answers would finally be revealed. Good writing goes a long way in accomplishing that, but without the central performance holding it all together, that writing can be utterly wasted. A bad performance can render it meaningless, whereas a great one can elevate it even higher. Rapace does that with every expression, every beat of silence and every motion. Rapace’s Jo is not just an astronaut on a mission to find the truth, she is also a proxy for viewers who want answers as badly as she does. Pulling off both of those things is to carry a heavy load, which Rapace shoulders with relative ease.
You’ll end up wanting to watch the show a second time, not only to get a better sense of what’s going on and view the clues it offers on the path to illumination but also just to enjoy the work that Noomi Rapace gives us in every single frame.
The Career: It was 2009, when Noomi Rapace was nearly 30 years old, that she became a sensation here in North America. And she did it in a trio of Swedish films. True, she was playing a character made famous literary trilogy by author Steig Larson, in what came to be known as The Millennium Saga, starting with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Rapace played hacker Lisbeth Slander. She spoke not one word of English in the three films, and yet, by the end of that first film, she was an international star.
Of course, her ability and charm were well known to Swedish audiences, as Rapace — formerly Noomi Norén, before she married fellow actor Ola Rapace in 2001, though she kept his name after their 2011 divorce — had been on the big screen there since she was a kid. Born in Hudiksvall, Sweden, she earned her first role in an Icelandic film at the age of seven, became a mainstay of Swedish theater in her teens and twenties and won the Danish version of an Oscar for her work as a teen mother in the 2007 film Daisy Diamond.
But obviously, it was her work as Lisbeth Salander, the eponymous “girl” of the movie’s title, that changed everything. That role earned her a BAFTA nomination, another nomination for a European Film Award, and won her the Guldbagge, otherwise known as the Swedish Oscar.
From there, the offers came rolling in. First, there was Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, then Ridley Scott’s Alien prequel, Prometheus and Brian De Palma’s Passion. There have been more than a dozen other roles, leading up to her star turn in Constellation. The key word being “star,” because that’s what Noomi Rapace has become. Right in front of our eyes.
Constallation premiered February 21 on Apple TV+, and all first season episodes are now streaming.
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Since the start of the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, China has adopted a somewhat surprising position. Beijing has historically supported the Palestinian cause but maintained substantial ties with Israel since the two established diplomatic relations in 1992. Over the years, China has condemned Israeli settlement-building in the occupied Palestinian territories and even sought to bar its citizens from involvement in those activities. Nevertheless, it has continued to maintain significant economic relations with Israel.
However, after Hamas’ attack on Oct. 7, China’s response surprised some observers, both in Israel and beyond. To begin with, Beijing refused to explicitly condemn Hamas, which it has not formally designated as a terrorist organization. And a week after the attack, at a time when Israel’s backers in the West were still supportive of its military campaign in Gaza, Chinese officials stated that Israel’s airstrikes had “gone beyond self-defense” and condemned them as “collective punishment,” while Chinese media outlets blamed the U.S. for the conflict. In the weeks thereafter, Beijing’s official communications about the war consistently pointed to the establishment of a Palestinian state as the only sustainable resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israel reacted by expressing “deep disappointment” in the Chinese response and objecting to China’s insistence on the need for a two-state solution under the current circumstances.
To explain China’s position, many observers have argued that Beijing is merely seeking to appeal to audiences in the Global South, where public perception of the conflict largely favors the Palestinian cause. There is undoubtedly some truth to that. Beijing has long sought to position itself as a development model for and geopolitical leader of the nations of the Global South. But, in line with China’s pragmatic foreign policy approach to the Middle East, Sino-Israeli cooperation has in the past continued to deepen regardless of Beijing’s concern for the Palestinians. And Beijing has never issued such blatant condemnations of previous Israeli military campaigns in Gaza or southern Lebanon.


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Fix the QT EcoSeries Wall Panel onto timber battens or metal channels with galvanised 75mm x 3.15 or 3.75mm ring shank nails (timber battens only) or 10g x 75mm Class 3 (AS3566) screws (timber or steel battens) with the addition of QT Buttons in all cases. Panel fixings must be no closer than 50mm but no further than 112mm to the horizontal panel edge and no closer than 50mm to the vertical edge, while normal fixing centres are at 225mm maximum centres. It is essential that the vertical and horizontal butt joints be bonded with polyurethane foam adhesive. Also ensure polyurethane foam adhesive is applied to all batten faces prior to the panel being pushed against them for maximum bonding to the support frame. Panels can be joined off stud, if glued to the abutting panel with polyurethane foam adhesive.
QT EcoSeries Wall Panels can span 225mm as an unsupported cantilever. Panels must span across a minimum of two channels or battens and must be installed in a horizontal stretcher bond pattern. To prevent corrosion from salt aerosols in high corrosion zones, (such as geothermal activity or within a 500m distance from the sea) upgrade fixing screws to class 4 or stainless steel (AS3566).
Timber framing must comply with AS 1684 and steel framing must be designed and constructed in accordance with AS 3623. Minimum distances from end and edge of timber framing members must be observed to avoid splitting. Stud spacing must not exceed 600mm centres. Noggings must be fitted between studs at 1350mm maximum centres.
With a 1.8 m spirit level, check for variations in the frame that are over 6 mm. Large variations negatively affect weather protection or can appear as visual defects under critical light conditions. If the frame is out of plumb, but not structurally defective, consult with the builder or contractor for remediation.


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Preparation time 3 minutes
Cooking time 20 minutes
Water 1 cup
Kashmiri Green Tea 1 tbsp
Soda-bi-Carb ½ ts
Ice Cubes 5-6
Cardamom granules of 2 cardamom
Star Anise 1
Cinnamon 1 small piece
Milk 1 cup
Sugar Powder 1 tbsp
Fennel Seeds Powder ½ ts
Almond and Pistachio for garnishing
Take 1 cup of Water in a pan and put it for boiling. Add Kashmiri Green Tea while boiling. When boiled, add Soda-bi-Carb and continue boiling while stirring for 2-3 minutes. Switch off the flame.
Add Ice Cubes. Switch on the flame again to boil it again. Add Cardamom granules, Star Anise and Cinnamon while boiling. When boiled very well, strain it and put strained water again for boiling. Add 1 cup of Milk while boiling and boil it repeatedly 5-7 times while stirring to prevent boil over.
Strain it in a cup or glass.
Add Sugar Powder, Fennel Seeds Powder and Salt. Stir it to mix well.
Take it in a serving cup of glass.
Sprinkle Almond and Pistachio pieces to garnish.
Have a Cup of Kashmiri Pink Tea and make Pink Cold of Winter Joyful.
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Art for Every Home: Associated American Artists, 1934-2000
An unparalleled study of a company that promoted and popularized American fine art prints, ceramics, and textiles throughout the 20th century. The Associated American Artists was a commercial enterprise best known for publishing prints by Thomas Hart Benton, John Curry, and Grant Wood. Founded in 1934, AAA began as a crucial income opportunity for artists during the Great Depression and continued to operate for more than 60 years, showcasing work by nearly 600 artists from the United States and abroad in mail-order catalogues and galleries alike. Through successful marketing, associations with advertising agents, and commissions from major corporations, the organization sought to bring art—including ceramics and textiles in addition to prints—to every American home. This book offers the first comprehensive and critical overview of AAA and its promotion of American art over half a century. Six principal essays explore the company’s history and the breadth of its endeavors in studio prints,...
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Getting Around Porirua
This page provides information and links for getting around Porirua City, with links to websites with routes, timetables and fare structures.
Public train and bus transport in the Wellington region is administered by Greater Wellington (the Regional Council).
Local transport services
Porirua City is well serviced by local transport operators. You can get here by train, and get around the city by bus or taxi.
Greater Wellington's Public Transport Network - Metlink, phone Information Line 0800 801 700.
Suburban train services - TranzMetro, phone Information Line 0800 801 700.
Local bus and charter services - Mana Coach Services Limited, phone (04) 235 8819.
Porirua Taxi Service - Porirua Taxis Marketing Ltd, phone (04) 237 6099 or 0800 237 6099.
Other transport providers
Porirua is handy to the Cook Strait ferry terminals, and coach services stop in Porirua to pick up or drop off passengers.
- JourneyPlanner - use the JourneyPlanner for cycling and walking tracks in the Greater Wellington region.
The i-SITE Visitor Information Centre can make bookings for all your regional and national travel requirements.


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Healthy Whole Grain Cereal, in the form of Sprouted Grains?
Traditionally, if someone wanted a healthy whole grain cereal the choices included something that might have gluten in it, and probably contained wheat as well. These have been common ingredients in breakfast cereals for decades. So what if you can't have cereals with gluten or wheat in them? What options are available to you that provide the nutrients your body needs and still tastes good? Sprouted grain cereal gives you a healthy whole grain cereal using sprouted grains that provide great nutrients for your body while tasting great!
How is a sprouted grain cereal healthy, like a whole grain cereal? Sprouted grain is whole grain. The process a sprouted grain goes through is actually better than just a straight whole grain, here's why. Proteins and carbohydrates are broken down during the sprouted grain process, which increases the vitamin content. When you eat a normal whole grain, your body has to break down the grain before it can get to the vitamin rich content inside the grain. By the time your body is able to absorb the nutrients, it is almost gone. In a sprouted whole grain cereal, the sprouting basically pre-digests the grain, so when you eat it, and digest it, you can immediately absorb the nutrients. This is why sprouted whole grain cereal is the healthiest type of whole grain cereal you can get.
Since the 1950's, Food for Life has been creating a wide variety of sprouted grain breads, buns, cereals, English muffins, pasta, tortillas, waffles, and more. The unique sprouted grain process ensures you get the most nutrient rich products available, including healthy whole grain cereals. Below are a list of the sprouted whole grain cereals from Food for Life:
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From Hackney To Everywhere: Our Story
Who are Biff’s? Well, something that tastes this good didn’t happen overnight, but here’s how we came to be. And spoiler alert: it’s quite the ride…
2000-2017: From McDonalds to #VeganAF
In the year 2000, our co-founder, Biff, got his first job at McDonald’s and realised he frickin’ LOVED burgers. This was all fine and very meat-y, until, many years later Biff met long-term vegan Christa. Driven by a desire to do better for animals, people and planet, by 2016 Biff had made the jump to a fully vegan diet.
Except, after eating a fair few bean patties that would never inspire anyone to ditch meat, Biff realised that if he wanted to replicate the tastes, textures and downright messy food he was craving, he’d need to make it himself. He used his burger-constructing skills to make a better meat-free alternative that wasn’t just averagely vegan, but totally Vegan AF.
Crispy Fried Jackfruit™ was born.
And, in May 2017, Biff and Christa ditched their jobs, bought a van instead of a house, and started a street food stall called Biff’s Jack Shack.
2018-2019:One Wing To Rule Them All
Within a few months our Jack Shack had a scarily-dedicated cult following across London’s food markets, and we’d toured the UK’s biggest festivals, from Latitude and BST to Glastonbury. By 2019 we’d opened our first permanent location in Shoreditch’s Boxpark, and a second, the world’s only fully-vegan BrewDog bar, Biff’s x BrewDog Dalston, in collaboration with the brewery.
Along the way we got invited on to some of the UK’s biggest TV shows, and landed crazy reviews from Time Out, GQ and The Guardian, and everyone was talking about about one thing: Crispy Fried Jackfruit Wingz.
In fact, our chicken-style wing with a sugarcane bone got so popular that we decided it was time to take on real chicken: we hosted the World’s First Vegan Chicken Wing Eating Competition for charity, and become the only vegan brand to dare to sell wings at Wing Fest, converting a LOT of vegan-skeptics along the way.
2020-2021:Bringing Jackfruit to Everyone
In late 2019, with our new CEO, Andy, at our side, we moved Crispy Fried Jackfruit production from our Hackney warehouse to the place where our fave fruit grows –Vietnam. This allowed us to work with fresh jackfruit (and we’re still the only UK company to do so!) and massively ramp up the amount of stock we could make – meaning we could start to make Burgers and Wingz more available to everyone.
We pivoted into Food Delivery during the pandemic, setting up almost 50 Biff’s Delivery kitchens to bring our signature comfort food to homes across the UK. By late 2022 Biff’s became the largest vegan delivery brand in Europe, and our Father Jack burger was one of the most-ordered vegan dishes on Deliveroo.
As the world started opening up in 2021 Crispy Fried Jackfruit appeared on hundreds, then thousands, of other people’s menus too – with our products becoming vegan heroes in restaurants and pubs including Frankie & Benny’s and Greene King.
But we never forgot about our ethical routes – and in March 2021 we almost broke the internet with our Bimini Bon Burger – a charity burger in collaboration with drag icon Bimini, which raised almost £3,000 for Not A Phase, a London-based charity supporting Trans+ adults.
2022: From The Streets To The Shelves
In April 2022 we finally headed to the supermarket with our Biff’s Plant Shack range, which is now available at Sainsbury’s stores across the UK.
Driven, as always, to make vibrant, exciting plant-based food to accessible to as many people as possible, we created the range to including our iconic Crispy Fried Jackfruit products, restaurant-favourite sauces and deliciously indulgent loaded fries. And, in September 2022 we took our accessibility even further, becoming the first UK vegan brand to add airfryer cooking instructions to our packs.
Seeing Biff’s in Supermarkets didn’t exactly please everyone though – renowned vegan expert Piers Morgan weighed in with an interesting
rant feature on our sugarcane ‘bone’.
Still, that’s not gonna stop of us from continuing on our mission: to make plants taste out of this world, so we can stay in it and to always be #VeganAF.