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It seems that nearly every series or cartoon has had at least one scene where a small goldfish is swimming sadly in a small bowl in the background. You might even know someone who kept a goldfish in a small tank or a glass fishbowl—or be guilty of doing it yourself! But are those tiny spaces really big enough for most goldfish?
Surprisingly, goldfish are not small fish. In fact, most of the common varieties sold in pet stores or given away as prizes actually grow quite large! I’m going to show you in this article how big some of the most popular goldfish really get. Most varieties of goldfish need larger aquariums to thrive, especially if you plan to keep more than one.
The Most Popular Goldfish
There are 125 types of goldfish and growing! For this article I’m going to focus on goldfish that are commonly found in your average pet store:
- Common Goldfish
- Comet Goldfish
- Popeye/Telescope Eye/Moor
- Celestial Eye
Do you have a favorite type? Read on for more information about each one and see if you change your mind!
This little guy is the one you usually see in a plastic baggie being given away as a prize, or in a goldfish bowl swimming around all by himself. They’re also the fish you see in those overcrowded feeder fish tanks at your local fish store.
Common goldfish have a thinner body than some of the fancy types of goldfish and have compact, versus long and flowing, fins. While most of them are bright orangey-gold, they can come in white, red and white, or any other color variation.
Even though they start out small, these goldfish can reach a maximum size of 12 inches.
Comets look almost exactly like common goldfish except for the fins. They have long, flowing fins, and some Comets have tails that are the same length as their bodies. Because of how long their tails can get, these fish max out at 14 inches.
They come in a wide variety of colors, though red and orange are very popular.
Interestingly, this is the only goldfish hybrid that was originally bred in the United States.
These goldfish can look like either the Common goldfish or the Comet, with one big difference: they have dark speckles everywhere! In fact, one of their other names is the Speckled Goldfish. They’re also called Calico Goldfish and Harlequin Goldfish because of the varied splotches of color you’ll usually find on them.
Shubunkins also have another unique color trait that most other goldfish don’t have: blue scales! The colorful splotches and speckles rest on a blue background most of the time. If you’ve ever thought about having goldfish, but couldn’t get around the bright orange color, I would highly recommend giving this fish a try.
There are three distinct tail types of Shubunkin goldfish:
American-tail Shubunkins have long tails with a deep V shape, while the Bristol-tailed Shubunkin has a large, lobed tail. The London-tailed Shubunkin has a tail that looks more like a common goldfish’s tail.
These goldish can reach a maximum length of 14 inches.
Popeye or Telescope Eye or Moor Goldfish
These fish are very popular in one particular color (black) and are also commonly known as Moors.
Black Moors are known for their large, bug eyes, placed on each side of the head, and their solid black bodies. While they can and do come in a huge selection of colors, they are widely available in fish stores in the Black Moor variety.
You’d think having large eyes would give them amazing eyesight, but actually, they don’t see very well!
One thing to note about these varieties is that their large eyes can be damaged easily, and they may not be the best choice for beginning fish keepers or for kids’ aquariums for that reason.
They can grow to a max size of four inches—the smallest goldfish on this list.
This is one of the most popular types of goldfish because of its unique look. Orandas have a helmet-like growth on their heads called a “wen.” These can be small, or be so large they almost cover their eyes.
It takes about two years for the wen to fully develop, and the wen may not even be noticeable on young Orandas. It is usually a different color than the rest of their head and really stands out for that reason.
Their bodies are also egg-shaped, unlike the slim and trim Common Goldfish, Comets, and Shubunkins, and this lands them in the “fancy” goldfish category, along with the rest of the goldfish on our list.
Orandas can come in a variety of colors and patterns and are often confused with another type of goldfish—the Lionhead—when they come in red and white patterning. However, the Lionhead Goldfish doesn’t have a dorsal fin, while Orandas do.
These goldfish grow to a maximum size of 16 inches, which is one of the largest sizes for any goldfish!
As you might have guessed, this type of goldfish has a long, fan-like tail. It’s also a “double tail” meaning it looks like the fish has two tails instead of one.
Ryukins are the Asian form of this fish, while Fantails are the Western version. They share many similar traits, including their fantastic tails.
These goldfish are often shown in competitions, with prizes awarded for the best tails and coloring.
They come in many colors and patterns, but two of the most popular are shimmery orange and calico, and they are also the hardiest of the “fancy” goldfish.
They can reach a maximum length of eight inches.
Veiltails, also known as Broadtails, look similar to Fantails, except their fins are even longer and more flowing. Think of a long, shimmery bridal veil—for every fin on this goldfish.
Their fins make them one of the most eye-catching goldfish varieties. Their beautiful fins do come with a couple of drawbacks, though—they swim slowly, and their fins are easily damaged.
These beauties reach a maximum length of 12 inches if you include their flowing tails.
Celestial Eye Goldfish
The thing that differentiates these goldfish from the other varieties is their eyes. Instead of looking straight ahead, they stare straight up—like they’re looking at something on the ceiling. It’s a little hard to get to used to at first, but they grow on you after a while, and come in a variety of popular colors, like black, orange, and red.
These fish stay comparatively small, reaching only six inches maximum.
I compare each type of goldfish in the table below.
|Goldfish Type||Characteristics||Max Size|
|Common Goldfish||Peaceful community fish||12 inches|
|Comets||Speedy swimmers||14 inches|
|Shubunkins||Blue scales, three different tail types||14 inches|
|Popeyes/Telescope Eyes/Moors||Poor eyesight, delicate eyes||4 inches|
|Orandas||Wen above their faces||16 inches|
|Ryukins/Fantails||Extremely hardy show fish||8 inches|
|Veiltails||Slow swimmers; easily damaged fins||12 inches|
|Celestial Eyes||Eyes that stare into the sky||6 inches|
Properly Caring For Goldfish
It’s important to make sure you’re taking good care of your little (but soon to be big!) goldfish.
Buy a large enough tank for your goldfish type. Keep in mind that the smallest fish in our group can reach a max size of four inches—so a small bowl will not be appropriate for any fish on our list. In fact, some of the larger fish will need at least a 55-gallon tank if you plan to keep more than one.
Add a filter, heater, and décor—just like you would for any other type of fish! Remember, while they may be considered “cold water” fish, most goldfish still need water temperatures to remain consistently between 65-72 degrees Fahrenheit (18.3-22.2 degrees Celsius.) In most parts of the United States, that means you’ll need to purchase a heater.
Get the right tankmates. While most of the fish on this list aren’t aggressive, goldfish are omnivores in the wild. They won’t know that those pretty little neon tetras you added to the tank are supposed to be their tankmates and not their dinner. Generally, you don’t want to house larger fish with fish small enough to fit in their mouths.
Of course, there are exceptions to this rule—but with fish, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.
Also, don’t house your peaceful goldfish with aggressive or semi-aggressive tankmates—especially goldfish with long, delicate fins or delicate eyes, as these could easily be damaged by aggressive tankmates.
Do your research when looking for pond fish. While most goldfish are hardy enough to live in an outdoor pond, some aren’t. Do your homework to be sure you find the right fit for your outdoor water features.
Goldfish grow up to be medium to large fish! These fish range in size from four to 16 inches, and have long lifespans. Be sure you get a large enough tank for the goldfish species you want, and for the number of fish you’d like to add to the tank.
While there are many beautiful varieties available, goldfish are a long-term commitment and require proper care, just like any other fish species out there.
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President Muhamadu Buhari says Federal Government would consider extending tax credit as a funding option for the reconstruction of the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta and the Sango Otta-Idiroko Roads roads, as approved for the 100km Sagamu Interchange-Papalanto-Ilaro Road.
The president while inaugurating five projects executed by the Ogun State government during his one day visit, assured Nigerians that two major Federal roads under construction, the Sagamu-Benin Expressway and the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, would be commissioned before the end of 2022.
President Muhammadu Buhari who first arrived at Ijebu Ode to inaugurate the fourteen kilometres Ijebu Ode Epe road later flew to the Abeokuta Sagamu by Interchange to inaugurate the reconstructed road, renamed President Muhamadu Buhari Expressway.
The President noted that the projects: the Gateway City Gate; the 42-Kilometre Sagamu Interchange-Abeokuta Road; the 14km Ijebu-Ode-Epe Expressway and two Housing Estates for low, medium and high-income earners at Kobape and Oke-Mosan in Abeokuta, respectively, were achieved as a result of the State government’s huge investment and commitment to the security of lives and property.
The President expressed delight that the 14km Ijebu Ode-Mojoda-Epe Road commissioned by him has been reconstructed into a modern expressway by the State government.
President Buhari also commended the Ogun government inclusiveness, saying it is equally heart-warming that it cuts across different social strata, capturing the low, medium and high-income earners.
The President states that the projects gave an indication that the people of Ogun state are joining hands to build the future of Ogun State in togetherness.
President Buhari then thanked the people of Ogun State for the warm reception accorded him and his entourage which he saod was his first visit to any State in the New Year.
Governor Dapo Abiodun while speaking had requested the assistance of the Federal government on the rehabilitation of Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta and the Sango Otta-Idiroko Roads roads and sought a special funding status on infrastructure in Ogun state.
The President after the inauguration of the Renamed Abeokuta Sagamu road also visited the two housing estates constructed by the state government before proceeding to the Ogun state presidential Lodged where he met with the political stakeholders in the Ogun state project.


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Handb Clin Neurol. 2015;131:191-203
Authors: Bleecker ML
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, nonirritant gas that accounts for numerous cases of CO poisoning every year from a variety of sources of incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. These include poorly functioning heating systems, indoor propane-powered forklifts, indoor burning of charcoal burning briquettes, riding in the back of pick-up trucks, ice skating rinks using propane-powered resurfacing machines, and gasoline-powered generators that are not in correct locations. Once CO is inhaled it binds with hemoglobin to form carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) with an affinity 200 times greater than oxygen that leads to decreased oxygen-carrying capacity and decreased release of oxygen to tissues leading to tissue hypoxia. Ischemia occurs with CO poisoning when there is loss of consciousness that is accompanied by hypotension and ischemia in the arterial border zones of the brain. Besides binding to many heme-containing proteins, CO disrupts oxidative metabolism leading to the formation of free radicals. Once hypotension and unconsciousness occur with CO poisoning, lipid peroxidation and apoptosis follow. Because COHb has a short half-life, examination of other biomarkers of CO neurotoxicity that reflect inflammation or neuronal damage has not demonstrated consistent results. The initial symptoms with CO exposure when COHb is 15-30% are nonspecific, namely, headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and impaired manual dexterity. However individuals with ischemic heart disease may experience chest pain and decreased exercise duration at COHb levels between 1% and 9%. COHb levels between 30% and 70% lead to loss of consciousness and eventually death. Following resolution of acute symptoms there may be a lucid interval of 2-40 days before the development of delayed neurologic sequelae (DNS), with diffuse demyelination in the brain accompanied by lethargy, behavior changes, forgetfulness, memory loss, and parkinsonian features. Seventy-five percent of patients with DNS recover within 1 year. Neuropsychologic abnormalities with chronic CO exposure are found even when magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy are normal. White-matter damage in the centrum semiovale and periventricular area and abnormalities in the globus pallidus are most commonly seen on MRI following CO exposure. Though not as common, toxic or ischemic peripheral neuropathies are associated with CO exposure in humans and animals. The cornerstone for treatment for CO poisoning is 100% oxygen using a tight-fitting mask for greater than 6 hours. The indications for treatment with hyperbaric oxygen to decrease the half-life of COHb remain controversial.
PMID: 26563790 [PubMed – in process]

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Annual Report from the Office of Safe & Supportive Schools
The Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act of 2007 provides that the Commissioner of Education report annually to the Governor and General Assembly "concerning the prevalence of violent and disruptive incidents in the public schools, and the effectiveness of school programs undertaken to reduce violence and assure the safety and security of students and school personnel.”
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School Health Profile
The School Health Profile, developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is a survey of the status of health education as reported by middle and high school principals and lead health education teachers.
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Whitewater boating is a thrilling, exciting and adventurous sport that has been enjoyed by many for centuries. An activity that takes place on a river or creek and involves navigating through rapids. Avoiding obstacles using a variety of whitewater boats including rafts.
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Children tend to collectively share a bundle of attributes.
They are generally joyful. They are inquisitive and love to learn. They are social beings.
They are not manipulators.
Of course, every kid will occasionally test mom and dad, but young people from toddlers to older juveniles aren't typically out to con their parents or other people they communicate with. As a recent child-focused article notes, "Children rarely make up fake stories."
And that is why it is critically important to believe a child who comes forward with information that reasonably suggests that he or she is being sexually abused by a third party.
The above-cited U.S. News & World Report spotlighting of child sexual abuse reveals just how hard it is for most children to open up to their parents concerning a frightening and painful reality that they do not really understand. They often feel that relating one or more troubling experiences will only bring more fear and uncertainty into their lives. They are understandably afraid of their perpetrator, and sometimes fear parental disbelief.
That collectivity of concerns spells sheer horror to a child and makes it an imperative that parents have both ears wide open when talk turns to a subject that is at all sensitive or unusual.
The aforementioned article makes a number of relevant points concerning child sexual abuse (most notably signals that children might be sending) that parents and other loving care providers might reasonably want to closely consider. They can peruse specifics through accessing the above-provided link.
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'I Do Fear for My Staff,’ a Doctor Said. He Lost His Job. Health care professionals are being punished for protecting themselves, and us.
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Doctors and nurses responding to the Covid-19 pandemic are the superheroes of our age, putting themselves at risk to save the lives of others.
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Dr. Lin speaks out in this article by the New York Times.
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More than 5,000 medical masks that Montgomery County received from the national stockpile were rotted, the local emergency management director said Thursday.
Christi Thornton, the city/county emergency management director, said the 5,880 procedure masks received last week were unusable because of dry rot. The masks had a 2010 expiration date, according to the city’s response to a survey by the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
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Guilt As a Cornerstone of American Exceptionalism
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The Balkans is now closer to the verge of a multi-front war that it has been since the blood-soaked 1990s.
Today, the primary culprits are those calling for a Greater Albania. Those calling both overtly and supinely for such a thing are a combination of far-right Albanian politicians who now dominate mainstream Albanian politics, radical Albanians living in Southern Serbia, radical Albanians living in the fraught Serbian province of Kosovo, radical Albanians living in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, radical Albanians living in the Republic of Montenegro and the leaders of the EU and NATO.
Because the clear axis of the current brewing conflicts in the Balkans is centred around Albanian politicians, those throughout the Balkans but particularly in Albania ought to study the grave mistakes made by similar politicians in the Second Polish Republic which existed between the World Wars.
The Second Polish Republic was dominated by two political rivals, Józef Piłsudski and Roman Dmowski. Although both figures are venerated in contemporary Poland, each man had a radically different idea about what Poland ought to be.
Józef Piłsudski called for a ‘greater Poland’ which would encompass much of the territory of the once vast Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which once dominated central and Eastern Europe.
Piłsudski was stridently anti-Russian whilst he totally underestimated and even discounted the coming German threat.
He sought to build a right-wing European federation which would rival and dominate the neighbouring Soviet Union. It was this policy which allowed his country to sleepwalk into the Polish-Soviet War which lasted from 1919-1921. It was Europe’s most protracted conflict of the inter-world war period.
Piłsudski’s hatred of the Soviet Union also led Poland to sign a non-aggression pact with Hitler’s Germany in 1934. Five years later, the German invasion of Poland marked the beginning of the Second World War in Europe.
By contrast, Roman Dmowski favoured the settled post-First World War Polish borders and sought an ethnically and culturally homogenous state that would resist German nationalist ambitions whilst not antagonising the large Soviet state to the East.
Ultimately, Piłsudski’s brand of ‘Greater Polish’ expansionism won the day, leaving Poland dangerously exposed to German aggression which cost Poland dearly during the 1940s.
Today, Albanian politicians face a similar moment of decision. If they seek a Greater Albania, war will be inevitable. What’s more is that whilst Piłsudski provoked Moscow and exposed Germany’s western borders to Hitler’s blitzkrieg, the moves of radical Albanian leaders are outright provoking a war.
Piłsudski saw himself as the leader of all Poles, including those outside Polish borders. Likewise, many Albanian politicians today, see themselves as leaders of an ultra-nationalist vanguard for ethnic Albanians throughout the region.
The modern Albanian state dates back only to 1912, the Greater Albania that many seek to create does not correspond to any meaningful geographical irredentism. At least Piłsudski could point to the borders of the historic Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Modern Albanian leaders can do no such thing.
Unless a figure resembling Roman Dmowski emerges in Albanian politics, the road to war may come sooner than expected.
Although Albanian ultra-nationalists have many in the EU and NATO on their side, if they do indeed ignite the war, there is a high probability that Serbia, Montenegro, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and even Greece may unite against radical Albanians.
When it comes to a regional war, if such a thing were to happen, those agitating for a Greater Albanian would be outnumbered….and this is before one discusses Russia’s historic alliance with Serbia.
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As a building material, nothing is more local, energy-efficient and beautiful than rammed earth. Having been used for thousands of years by many cultures, rammed earth is making a comeback, popping up in various modern buildings in universities to Swiss factory buildings by star architects. Now, Australian firm Luigi Rosselli Architects have completed what they are calling the country’s longest rammed earth wall, as part of a residence for seasonal workers on a cattle ranch (no word on whether the ranch itself utilizes sustainable practices).
Seen over at Dezeen and located in a remote part of West Australia, the rammed earth wall zigzags along for 754 feet, forming a facade abutting an embankment of sand, under which a dozen small, simple but functional residences are tucked.
Composed of locally sourced, iron-rich, sandy clay, the 17.7-inch thick facade and the sandy roof provides a lot of thermal mass, keeping the sun out and the interiors naturally cool. Each residence has its own terrace, and there is a shared garden for everyone to use.
This rammed earth project, probably one of the largest in the southern hemisphere and having been nicknamed “The Great Wall of Western Australia,” is a departure from the tin roofs you see out here, explains Luigi Rosselli: The rammed-earth wall meanders along the edge of a sand dune and encloses twelve earth-covered residences, created to provide short-term accommodation for a cattle station during mustering season.
The design of the accommodation represents a new approach to remote north-western Australia architecture, moving away from the sun-baked, thin corrugated metal shelters to naturally cooled architectural earth formations.
Gravel from the nearby river and water from the local well was used as a binder in these walls, and rammed by hand, creating a gorgeous, layered look characteristic to rammed earth walls. The floor is poured concrete slab, given the same colour by utilizing the same gravel and aggregates from the river.
A small pavilion at the top of the bank works as a multi-functional community spot and chapel. The roofing is made with gold-anodized aluminium set in a radial pattern, lending the space a light-filled aura.
Down-to-earth and yet also exuding a refined quality, this impressive rammed earth project demonstrates that this most traditional and basic of building materials is still relevant today, even in the harshest of climates. More over at Luigi Rosselli Architects.

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|rusellski||ski and snowboard jackets. both are made for skiing. Last winter i purchased it from online website skigearoutlet and price was very geniun i don't think so ski wear is much expensive.|
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I wear Burton pants and north face jackets cause they fit me best. Whatever fits best, suits the conditions your going to ride and you can afford.... That's what you should get.
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I find the womens skiing jackets are more fitted around the waist and the snowboarding jackets tend to be looser, more appropriate to the range of motion.
I think skiing jackets that nip in at the waist look nicer for us girls, although I do have a Burton boarding jacket as its more practical. Also, I find a boarding jacket is longer, helping to keep snow out of your bum when you slide.
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I snowboard and my fiancÚ skis. We are both gear whores so we have a lot of different outerwear over the years. This may be generalizing and just based upon my own observations a little too much but I think a difference between snowboard and ski jackets is design and construction components based upon needs for range of motion related to each activity.
Snowboarding jackets you mentioned tend to be more often than not technical shells designed to allow a broad range of motion used with snowboarding. As such, they don't generally have much bulk added through insulation.
Skiing jackets you mentioned tend to not have to accommodate the same types of range of motions used in snowboarding and therefore have different cuts. As a result, they tend to have more freedom in design to add more insulation, etc., that would not negatively impact a skier's form/function/range of motion. This adds to the cost... generally.
Or maybe they know the target market for snowboard gear is teenagers and ski gear is for their parents who have the money. ;-)
|01-03-2013 03:47 PM|
Again with the snowboard brands the sizing will for more like juniors or odd sized clothing ie I need a L or even Xl where as in say Patagonia or north face I will wear a medium or even small.
|01-03-2013 10:02 AM|
Originally Posted by mixie View Post
Sounds like for the 2nd paragraph there you're talkin more about pants than jackets maybe? but you've seen fit problems in both tops n bottoms eh?
|01-02-2013 02:49 PM|
One thing to consider is fit. Now I don't know about men's items but as far as the women's items go the snowboard specific brands have more of a 'juniors' fit while the more "mature" brands like North Face, Marmot etc will fit more like womens clothing. Your wife will know what that means, you don't have to. Just tell her you read that on the internet, you don't want her thinking you shop for womens clothes now do you?
I have been trying to find a good pair that fits me properly and I had to just break down and shell out the cash for a nice pair of Patagonia pants. All the "snowboard" brand pants fit like skinny jeans. Who the fuck wants to snowboard in shit like that? I have been thru over 5 pairs of snow pants and I am fully in love with the patagucchis! I actually bought two pairs, an insulated pair and a gore tex shell pair. Even on sale they were some serious $$$ I am going to have to eat ramen for the rest of my life but I have pants that fit, finally.
I am gonna give away all my other pairs!!
|01-02-2013 02:33 PM|
|grafta||No reason to not buy snowboard gear for skiing. A lot of the ski gear you mention is def pricey. My GF rocked a 686 jacket for a season skiing and it looked the part. Some of the board brands make gear that doesn't look out of place on skiers for sure|
|01-02-2013 02:17 PM|
Ski vs Snowboard Jackets
Is there a big difference between ski and snowboard jackets?
The wife's lookin to get a jacket for skiing, so I went to the usual outlets I use for snowboard stuff.., and it seems that the ski wear is much more expensive than the board stuff.
Was just looking at a standard jacket that's not too puffy.... but this spyder, marmott, north face, etc seems like far more than the sessions, burton, 686, etc deals i see on house/evo/clymb/whiskey...


Keanu Reeves has explained why he turned down Speed 2.
After starring in the 1994 classic as Officer Jack Traven, Reeves declined a role in the 1997 sequel Speed 2: Cruise Control, despite his co-star Sandra Bullock reprising her role as Annie Porter in the franchise.
In a new interview on The Graham Norton Show (per Yahoo!), Reeves explained: “At the time I didn’t respond to the script. I really wanted to work with Sandra Bullock, I loved playing Jack Traven, and I loved Speed, but an ocean liner?
“I had nothing against the artists involved, but at that time I had the feeling it just wasn’t right.”
Keanu Reeves will next be reprising his role as Neo in The Matrix Resurrections, which is released in cinemas next week.
The film was directed by Lana Wachowski, who helmed every previous film in the franchise alongside her sister Lilly. Carrie-Anne Moss will also return to reprise her role as Trinity.
Lambert Wilson and Daniel Bernhardt will also reprise their roles for The Matrix Resurrections, with newcomers including Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Morpheus. Jessica Henwick, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Christina Ricci and Telma Hopkins also star.
Resurrections is the fourth film in the series of sci-films following the 1999 original and its two sequels, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, which were both released in 2003.
The Matrix Resurrections is released in UK cinemas on December 22, 2021. In the US it will also be released on HBO Max the same day.


- In the first test, England had got a target of 273 runs to win from New Zealand.
- The England team had scored 170 runs for 3 wickets when the match was declared a draw.
- Dom Sibley scored 60 not out in 207 balls in the second innings
The first Test between England and New Zealand ended in a draw. Chasing a target of 273 runs in the second innings of England, the English team reached 170 runs in 70 overs on Sunday. After this the match was declared a draw with the
Chasing the target, England lost the wickets of first innings century openers Rory Burns (25) and Jack Crowley (02) in the second session. Neil Wagner to Burns while Crowley was sent to the pavilion by Tim Southee. After this, the pair of Dom Sibley and captain Joe Root landed on the ground and took New Zealand away. However, Joe Root was dismissed after scoring 40 runs in 71 balls with the help of 5 fours. Dom Sible, on the other hand, batted very leisurely and scored an unbeaten 60 off 207 balls. During this, his name was 3 fours. Ollie Pope returned unbeaten on 20 off 41 balls with the help of 3 fours.
WTC Final: Why Yuvraj Singh said Team India at a loss
Earlier, when New Zealand had scored 169 for six in the second innings when the lunch break had to be taken prematurely due to rain and New Zealand declared their second innings on the same score. Fast bowler Ollie Robinson, making his debut for England, performed brilliantly in the second innings as well, taking three wickets for 26 runs.
The innings was declared on the 5th day
New Zealand started the day with 62 for two. Robinson caught the night watchman Neil Wagner (10) at the hands of wicketkeeper James Bracey in the third over of the day itself. Opener Tom Latham also got lbw off Stuart Broad after adding six more runs to the fourth day’s score. He scored 36 runs. Veteran Ross Taylor was caught by Bracey off Mark Wood after hitting 33 off 35 balls with two sixes and a four.
Captain Joe Root then sent Henry Nicholls (23) to the pavilion with his spin by getting caught by Rory Burns, taking New Zealand’s score to 159 for six. After BJ Watling and Colin de Grandhomme were at the crease, the lunch break had to be taken early due to rain.


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Five killed after policemen open fire at each other in India
At least five policemen were killed in India after police from two states – Assam and Mizoram – fired at each other over longstanding border dispute.
The unusual incident happened along the border between the two states in north-eastern India while officials of both sides are holding each other responsible for the violent act.
Both states, which share a 164km border, are at odds since long but the tension continued to intensify for few months due to provocative statements from both sides.
The two sides have often engaged in a scuffle over it, sometimes violently. But this was the first time police in the states had opened fired at each other in a direct confrontation.
The officers killed in the incident were from Assam.
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Published: May 25th, 2016
The OneFlorida Clinical Research Consortium, a robust statewide research infrastructure led by HOP chair Elizabeth Shenkman, Ph.D., and David R. Nelson, M.D., was recently highlighted in Explore, a magazine produced by the UF Office of Research.
Published: May 6th, 2016
Matthew J. Gurka, Ph.D., has published an article in the American Statistical Association’s membership magazine, Amstat News.
Published: Apr 20th, 2016
Martin Wegman, an NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awardee and M.D.-Ph.D. student at the University of Florida, will present an abstract at the 2016 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting […]
Published: Apr 1st, 2016
Michelle Cardel, Ph.D., R.D., was invited to speak at a symposium exploring the influence of social status on eating, physical activity and obesity next fall at ObesityWeek 2016.
Published: Mar 25th, 2016
Corby Martin, Ph.D. Director, Ingestive Behavior Laboratory; Director, Human Phenotyping Core, Nutrition Obesity Research Center; Associate Professor, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University “Attempts to Address the Fundamental Flaw […]

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Vancouver Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault wasn’t just upset with his team’s performance in a 7-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.
He said the Hawks were trying to run up the score, although he also said it was their right.
“We basically embarrassed ourselves tonight in front of our fans, and they did everything they could tonight to rub it in our face. [Leading] 6-0 and they throw their No. 1 power-play unit when it's 5-on-3,” Vigneault said. “They have every right to do that. They did it. They were pushing it, and they did."
Vigneault was referring to the two-man advantage the Hawks had in the third period. At 6:58, Alexander Elder took a tripping penalty and at 8:24 Dan Hamhuis went to the penalty box for high-sticking.
Quenneville put out a modified power-play unit which included Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Viktor Stalberg, Duncan Keith and Nick Boynton. Stalberg and Boynton are not normally on that unit.
“It's tough to comment,” Quenneville said when informed of Vigneault’s remarks. “Don’t know. I was rolling four lines. Don’t know if it was an insult or not an insult. I was worrying about playing everybody.”


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The term hash rate refers to the speed at which a computer is able to perform hashing computations. In the context of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, the hash rate represents the efficiency and performance of a mining machine. It defines how fast a mining hardware operates when trying to compute a valid block hash.
In short, the process of mining involves a myriad of hashing attempts, until a valid hash is produced. In other words, a Bitcoin miner needs to run a bunch of data through a hash function in order to produce a hash, and they are only successful when a certain hash value is generated (a hash that starts of a certain number of zeros).
Therefore, the hash rate is directly proportional to the profitability of a miner or mining pool. A higher hash rate means that the probability of mining a block is higher and, thus, the miner has a better chance of receiving the block reward.
Typically, the hash rate is measured in hashes per second (h/s) along with an SI prefix, such as mega, giga, or tera. For instance, a blockchain network that computes one trillion hashes per second would have a hash rate of 1 Th/s.
The hash rate of Bitcoin reached 1 Th/s in 2011, and 1,000 Th/s in 2013. In the early stages of the network, users could mine new blocks using their personal computers and graphics cards. But with the creation of specialized mining hardware (known as ASIC miners), the hash rate started to increase very fast, causing the mining difficulty to rise. Thus, personal computers and graphics cards are no longer suitable for Bitcoin mining. Bitcoin’s hash rate surpassed 1,000,000 Th/s in 2016, and 10,000,000 Th/s in 2017. As of July 2019, the network is operating with roughly 67,500,000 Th/s.

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Retrofitting Buildings With Special Funds
Greenville Schools Create Renewable Energy
In late 2010, Greenville Public Schools, a rural district in Michigan, ranked in the 95th percentile nationally for sustainable schools. The district has since applied for LEED certification, the U.S. Green Building Council’s rating system, following completion of a green energy project with Johnson Controls.
The district added two 100kW solar photovoltaic panels—one at the high school and one at an elementary campus—with a $180,000 state grant and revenue funds from Consumers Energy’s Experimental Advanced Renewable Program (EARP). EARP requires energy companies to produce a certain amount of clean, renewable energy or to buy that energy from someone else who produces it, such as GPS’ solar panels.
The district is now making $70,000 per year selling its green energy to EARP. This money is being used to pay off a $5 million bond, fixed at 0.5 percent interest, that funded several energy-saving initiatives, such as occupancy sensors to control lighting and HVAC, new boilers and windows, and low-flow water faucets and toilets in the restrooms, along with the solar panels.
Along with sustainability efforts, the district also added the Johnson Controls Solar Academy curriculum, which includes green energy classroom lessons. The curriculum has been incorporated into the science program at the elementary and middle schools and as an elective at the high school. Energy output from the solar panels is displayed at the schools every day to educate students about the intensity of solar power and to promote a green culture.
Taylor Schools Upgrades Facilities and Infrastructure
In the fall of 2011, the Taylor School District in the suburbs of Detroit partnered with Honeywell to modernize old facilities and update an outdated infrastructure, changes that drove energy and operating costs down by more than $550,000 annually.
The district didn’t have to look far for the $14 million. The federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which President Obama unveiled in 2009, funded the project. All school districts in Michigan were eligible to receive the low-interest ARRA-supported Qualified School Construction Bonds, which are being paid back with guaranteed energy and operational savings.
Honeywell plans to install conservation measures in all 15 schools this summer, such as new plumbing features to decrease water use in bathrooms. Taylor schools will replace inefficient boilers, lighting, doors and windows in all buildings and integrate an energy management system to help maintenance staff track energy consumption and identify ways to increase savings.
“Most of our facilities had not gone through a major renovation in more than two decades,” says Beth Iverson, Taylor’s superintendent. “And, like many districts in Michigan, we didn’t have the resources to properly maintain existing systems, let alone install new equipment.”
To cultivate a green culture, Honeywell provides Web-based dashboards that allow teachers to see the results and use the school buildings as a teaching tool and show students how to be environmentally responsible. The dashboards can also be used to educate the community and show taxpayers how their money was spent.
Securing Entries in Cobb County
Cobb County School District, located in the suburbs of Atlanta, is making sure staff and students are safe with an upgraded card access control system at its 68 elementary schools. This system was funded by a 1 percent special purpose local option sales tax that was passed by voters in the county in Sept. 2008 for this project along with other safety measures, new classrooms and technology upgrades.
Last year, CCSD worked with Ingersoll Rand—a company that provides security, industrial and climate solutions—to inspect every door of all school buildings to determine whether the door frames and hardware were in the necessary condition to start the project. “We visited other school systems and universities and realized that the doors, frames, closers and hardware all have to be in perfect condition for an access control system to work,” says James Carlson, executive director of maintenance services for CCSD. “Then we made a determination of what was needed to bring every door up to standards and be sure it would close securely. In some cases we replaced wood doors with metal doors.”
Proximity card readers, which manage access to buildings, and electric latch exit devices, which secure doors, were installed at all major entrances to the elementary schools. The system unlocks and relocks controlled doors according to the school schedule. If the doors are not properly closed after school hours, an alert is sent to the school office, and public safety is notified if there is no response after 15 minutes. Cards can be programmed to control access for a restricted time.


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Background: Many developed countries are beginning to see the public reporting of comparative information about the quality of health care as an important way of improving accountability, stimulating quality improvement and empowering members of the public. The production and dissemination of quality reports is particularly high on the policy agenda in the US and the UK, and there is now a considerable amount of experience and evidence from these countries to guide the process. Over the last decade there has been a lively debate about the balance between the advantages and problems of public reporting, but most commentators now believe it is time to cease asking whether we should disseminate information and start asking how it can be done most effectively.
Purpose: To recommend ways of helping policy makers and practitioners to maximize the impact of quality reports and minimize the unintended consequences. Recommended strategies. We make recommendations about the importance of understanding the macro- and micro--environment within which public reporting takes place, of actively addressing the unintended consequences of public reporting, of incentivizing the response to the data and of engaging the public and media. The effectiveness of the different strategies, on their own or in combination, is likely to be determined by the environment within which reporting takes place.
Conclusions: It is not desirable to look for a common 'fix' applicable to all organizations or transferable across all international boundaries. However, in this paper we describe lessons that we think are common to all countries attempting to produce and disseminate health care quality reports.


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Kamini Nirmala Mendis Edit Profile
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University Colombo, 1972. Doctor of Medicine, University Colombo, 1989. Master of Science, University London, 1977.
Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1980.
Medical officer Colombo Group Hospitals, 1972-1974. Lecturer parasitology faculty medicine University Colombo, 1974-1976, senior lecturer, 1980-1989, associate professor, since 1989. Commonwealth research scholar London School Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University London, 1976-1980.
Member steering committee on immunology of malaria Science Working Group, Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases, World Health Organization, Geneva, since 1985, member committee Research Capability Strengthening Group, since 1987. Member science consultant group Malaria Vaccine Programme Agency for International Development. Council member National Academy of Sciences, Sri Lanka.
Examiner Postgraduate Institute Medicine, University Colombo, head malaria research unit faculty medicine.
Fellow Royal Society Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (Chalmers medal 1991). Member Sri Lanka Association Advancement Sciences.
Married Mendis, May 24, 1974. 1 child, Nirosha.


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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched investigations that will lead to the imposition of a general safeguard duty on rice imports to arrest the influx of this basic staple, particularly this forthcoming main harvest season, and to protect local farmers.
“We have started investigations and we expect to complete them by end of September or early October,” Agriculture Secretary William Dar said in a statement.
Imposing safeguard duty on rice imports is one of the measures eyed by the DA to stabilize the supply and price of rice.
Currently, the Philippines can only produce 93% of national rice requirements and imports the remaining 7%.
“We have to holistically and systematically protect the consuming public and much more, our small farmers,” Dar said.
“So, I have taken the necessary steps and the direction where we will enforce legal measures during these times when we have greatly exceeded the volume needed to fill up the slack in national rice supply, most particularly in Metro Manila and major urban rice consumption centers,” Dar said.
The legal measure is in line with Republic Act No. 8752 (Anti-Dumping Act of 1999), in which government can impose anti-dumping duties on imports of any product, including rice and other basic food items, that are priced way below the current fair market value.
Another option available to DA is to impose stringent sanitary and phytosanitary inspection measures for rice imports.
Dar said that to date 2.4 million metric tons of rice have been imported, an amount that has gone beyond what the country needs.
“We will protect our small farmers by not allowing additional imports especially this main harvest season. We want them to benefit from the respectable farmgate prices of palay set by the government through the National Food Authority,” Dar concluded.

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The Savage Shore
Extraordinary Stories of Survival and Tragedy from the Early Voyages of Discovery to Australia
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- July 2015
The search for the great south land began in ancient times and was a matter of colourful myth and cartographical fantasy until the Dutch East India Company started sending ships in the early seventeenth century...Graham Seal tells stories from the centuries it took to discover Australia through many voyages by the Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Macassans. Captain Cook arrived long after the continent had been found. This is a gripping account of danger at sea, dramatic shipwrecks, courageous castaways, murder, much missing gold, and terrible loss of life. It is also a period of amazing feats of navigation and survival against the odds...We now know the Dutch were far more active in the early exploration of Australia than is generally understood, and were most likely the first European settlers of the continent..


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Capturing the fantastic flavours of Yorkshire in specially curated collections, Keelham Farm Shop’s new range of 25 different Taste Boxes is now available to buy in the shop and online for delivery across the UK. The beautifully packaged, hand-picked products showcase the diverse range of independent producers stocked by the award-winning family-run food retailer, which is nestled in the heart of Yorkshire.
Making the most of Yorkshire’s reputation as a foodie haven, the boxes celebrate some of the region’s home-grown produce ““ from Yorkshire Tea to handmade chutneys and jams ““ alongside some of the nation’s best boutique producers.
The new Taste Box range, which has been tailored to suit a wide range of budgets from £15.00 – £80.00, includes a special selection of thoughtfully assembled Christmas ‘kits’ which make original gifts for friends, as well as simple solutions for busy cooks keen to have every little Christmas detail safely ticked off the list. The boxes are also a convenient purchase for anyone keen to make their Sunday roast a special occasion all year round.
The Christmas Taste Boxes include:
– Cook’s Christmas Dinner Kit £30 ““ This handy box will transform Sunday lunch staples into an impressive gourmet festive centrepiece; featuring all the essentials ““ from Keelham cranberry sauce and mulled wine chutney, to good mince pies.
– Luxury Christmas £70 ““ The ultimate feast, this decadent box is filled with award-winning treats and festive favourites to ensure a truly indulgent Christmas – including Champagne; fruity plum pudding; gorgeous truffles and a range of wines carefully chosen from Keelham’s wine cellar to accompany a range of courses.
A Keelham Taste Box is not just for Christmas; the carefully considered boxes ““ which can be gift-boxed from an additional £5 ““ are a sumptuous treat for every occasion and a tasty staple for any food enthusiast’s cupboard. The range also includes a selection of speciality wine cases ““ featuring award-winning vintages as well as Prosecco and Champagne ““ to suit every palate and pocket.
Keelham’s exclusive Taste Boxes include:
– Yorkshire Tea Experience £25: Enjoy award-winning chocolate tiffin, hand crafted ginger parkin biscuits and a rich buttery fruit cake with Keelham’s Seriously Fruity Keelham Strawberry Jam and more.
– Ginger Lover’s Taste Box £20: The perfect gift for any ginger devotee ““ this classic ginger box is filled with traditional treats including award-winning parkin; classic Fentiman’s ginger beer; Keelham’s Nice & Spicy Ginger Curd and the finest handmade Belgian dark chocolate sprinkled liberally with crystallised ginger.
– Yorkshire Chilli Taste Box £25: A fantastic taste box of chilli goodies from Yorkshire that will add fire to any spice-lovers life. The box includes Flaming Hot Chutney from Huddersfield; chilli jam from Malton; Hot & Fiery Pork Crackling and Fair Trade Indulgent Dark Chilli Chocolate from York.
Keelham’s Taste Boxes can be ordered online on http://shop.keelhamfarmshop.co.uk/ and delivered anywhere in the UK (£4.99) ““ or customers can take advantage of its click and collect service and pre-order online then pick up the Taste Box on a day of their choosing. Customers who use the click and collect service will receive a £5 voucher to spend in the shop.
To view the full Keelham Taste Box Range ““ go to “www.keelhamfarmshop.co.uk”:http://shop.keelhamfarmshop.co.uk/


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An Endearing Story of a Dog and Owl Overcoming Fate to Embrace Everlasting Friendship.qki
Once upon a time, in a serene forest, lived a dog named Tom and an owl named Oliver. Tom was a playful and loyal golden retriever, always full of energy and love for everyone he encountered. Oliver, on the other hand, was a wise and solitary owl, who spent his nights soaring through the moonlit sky, observing the world below.
One sunny day, while Tom was chasing butterflies near a tall oak tree, he noticed a small owlet huddled on a low branch. Concerned for the young bird’s safety, Tom approached cautiously. Oliver, feeling vulnerable and frightened, looked up at the friendly dog with his big round eyes.
Tom’s warm and gentle demeanor quickly eased Oliver’s fears. Recognizing the owl’s loneliness, Tom offered his companionship, and a heartwarming friendship began to blossom. They spent countless hours together, exploring the forest, playing hide-and-seek among the trees, and even sharing secrets under the starlit sky.
Despite their differences, Tom and Oliver formed an unbreakable bond. Tom’s joyful presence brought out Oliver’s playful side, and Oliver’s wisdom and serenity helped Tom find inner peace. They became inseparable, always looking out for one another.
Their friendship did not go unnoticed by the other forest creatures. Animals of all kinds marveled at their unlikely companionship. Squirrels chattered excitedly, birds sang melodic tunes, and even the wise old trees rustled their leaves in approval. Tom and Oliver’s friendship touched the hearts of millions who heard their tale.
As the years passed, Tom grew old, his once-energetic body slowing down. Oliver, too, noticed his friend’s fading vitality. One somber evening, while sitting on a branch overlooking a picturesque lake, Tom whispered to Oliver, “I don’t have much time left, my dear friend. But I want you to know that our friendship has been the greatest gift in my life.”
Tears welled up in Oliver’s eyes as he replied, “Tom, you have given me more than I could ever ask for. Your unwavering love and companionship have made my life complete.”
In Tom’s final days, Oliver remained by his side, offering comfort and solace. And when the time came, Tom peacefully closed his eyes, knowing he was loved until the very end. The forest mourned the loss of their dear friend, but Oliver, though heartbroken, understood that their friendship would live on in his memories.
Oliver continued to watch over the forest, carrying Tom’s spirit with him. He would often perch on the oak tree, looking up at the stars, and reminisce about their adventures together. The forest creatures could still feel their love radiating through the trees, reminding them of the beauty and power of true friendship.
And so, the story of Tom and Oliver, the dog and the owl, continues to inspire and touch the hearts of millions. Their friendship serves as a reminder that bonds can form between the most unlikely of souls, and that love knows no boundaries.

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