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“When you get to the end of all the light you know and it’s time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one of two things shall happen: either you will be given something solid to stand on or you will be taught how to fly.”
Right up there in popularity these days — along with abductions by aliens, sightings of Bigfoot and Elvis, “shadow people,” Area 51, the date of the end of the world, and the upcoming havoc to be caused by Planet X — are visitations to earth by heavenly personages.
The two top stars of the New Testament gospels are making headlines all over the place. Forget the Shroud of Turin — Jesus’s face is now popping up in X-rays, in the whorls on trees, on the side of a soybean oil storage tank, in the brick wall of a doughnut shop, in the scorch-marks of a burnt tortilla, and in a plate of spaghetti on a Pizza Hut billboard in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
His mother, The Virgin Mary, is clearly not about to be upstaged. She has been making some pretty spectacular appearances of her own for the last few years in Medjugorje, Yugoslavia, where she reportedly turns silver rosaries into solid gold ones, messes around with meteorological phenomena, and generates spontaneous physical healings. She’s also said to have shown up in a yucca tree, a privet hedge, a field of cabbages and onions, in the tinted windows of a Clearwater, Florida finance company, and on the floor of a Texas auto parts shop. She’s even been spotted in the dents and rust of a Camaro fender.
(Buddha, Krishna, and Mohammed have apparently decided to keep a low profile — or perhaps it’s a case of all the best places being already booked by the Holy Family.)
Whether we admit it or not, we’re fascinated by the supernatural. Even if we aren’t devotees of Art Bell, John Edwards, and Sylvia Browne, or interested in the fulfillment of Nostradamus’s prophecies and the real identity of the Antichrist, we are suckers for movies in which George Burns plays God as broadly as only an old vaudeville comedian could, and angels come to earth who look just like Nicholas Cage and John Travolta, not Botticelli’s chubby cherubs.
In Diane Schoemperlen’s delightful novel, Our Lady of the Lost and Found, the Mother of God materializes in the living room of a writer on an ordinary Monday morning. She’s an average-looking woman wearing silver hoop earrings, a fashionable turquoise necklace, a blue trench coat, and Nikes. She has a suitcase-on-wheels like a frequent flyer, and a purse full of credit and long distance calling cards.
The purpose of her visit? She needs a vacation, for heaven’s sake! Putting in miraculous appearances all over the world and answering the prayers of desperate and needy people, day after day, century after century, has worn the poor woman right out. And rather than check in at a glitzy resort on the Riviera or a B&B in the California wine country, she’s decided to have some homey R&R with an ordinary mortal in a boring town who’s not only not a Catholic, but not much of a believer in anything.
“This is a work of fiction,” Schoemperlen states as a disclaimer in the opening of this charming and gently reflective book. And well she should — this author writes so convincingly about the Mother of God that readers might easily believe that this work borrows from personal experience. Fortunately, the holy visitor in her book is a far cry from the off-putting apparition who, historically, shows up to issue dire warnings, make statues weep bloody tears, and give the dubious gift of the stigmata to a few believers.
The Mary of Schoemperlen’s imagination is a considerate houseguest, a witty conversationalist, an avid reader, a breaker of diet resolutions, a shrewd shopper, and a congenial companion. She enjoys coffee and a little red wine, and hasn’t acquired a taste for olives. She likes pretty crockery and fresh flowers, hot showers and home-cooking, long walks and mall crawling, pet shops and the color blue and cracking irreverent jokes. She uses oatmeal soap, wears makeup, buys vitamins and worries about not getting enough fiber in her diet.
And she gets tired. Very tired, doing what she has to do.
In short, despite her super-powers and connections in really high places, she is someone with whom all can identify, a point that the author beautifully makes, as she describes a weary and rather unimpressive Mary eating a tomato sandwich at her kitchen table and muses upon just how heartbreakingly human her visitor from the Great Beyond actually is:
I could see?the lines on her forehead, and on either side of her mouth. I could see that fatigue that all woman of a certain age are prone to, that bone-deep weariness that can only be caused by life itself. By all those hours of smiling and frowning, laughing and crying. By all those days of explaining and regretting, hoping and housework. By all those nights of yearning and longing, searching and praying. By all those weeks of loving and caring, worrying and waiting. By all those months of wondering where does the time go. By all those years of aging and changing and staying the same.
By all those years of keeping the faith.
?How it wears you down, like water dripping on a rock. How it puts gray in your hair, wrinkles in your brow, a knot in your stomach, a slump in your shoulders, an ache in your throat, and a stone in your heart.
I could not imagine how it must feel to have been living a life for two thousand years.
This book is remarkable for several reasons. It handles the delicate and controversial realm of the miraculous without awe, hype, reverence, religiosity, a recognizable agenda of any kind, or the main banes of popular media when it undertakes numinous subject matter — that is, cuteness, sentimentality and shtick. This is definitely not Touched by an Angel or Oh, God!. Schoemperlen’s style is wryly humorous, approaching a denominational icon and the devotion surrounding her from a gently detached and thoroughly secular perspective. The characterization of this enigmatic figure of religious history is fully-realized and fascinating — and so thoroughly convincing that it’s enough to make a reviewer who has a healthy skepticism (and a clear understanding this is fiction) end up talking about the book as if Mary were, well, umm, real.
The author manages to pull off an incredible juggling act, combining the narrative of her character’s week in the company of the Mother of God with philosophical and historical musings that cover two centuries and comment upon feminist issues (in an article about the 100 most famous people ever born, poor old Mary doesn’t even make the list), political problems, religious practices of various belief systems, the space-time continuum, the thinkers whose works comprise the Harvard Five Foot Shelf, the existence of evil, the human soul, the meaning of life. And all of this is done so effortlessly that the reader moves from past to present to future and back again without a bump or a seam. Along the way, we also learn about bizarre but compelling curiosities from the lives of saints and mystics, such as the miracle that decided the outcome of the War of 1812 and the amazing (but alas, invisible) engagement ring received by St. Catherine of Siena from Jesus after she’d betrothed herself to Him (it was a huge diamond surrounded by four big pearls — hmm, not too shabby, huh?)
Though these weird factoids may strike us as the spiritual equivalent of Ripley’s Believe It or Not, they do possess a certain power to make one wonder — and even a little jealous, as we are gently (and always objectively) led to consider the width and breadth and depth of experience that is not ours. This is vicarious living of a most fascinating sort, a fictionalized version of William James’s classic text The Varieties of Religious Experience. Obviously, you and I might well be embarrassed and dismayed if the palms of our hands and the soles of our feet and our heads suddenly started mysteriously bleeding in miraculous simulation of the wounds of Christ. Supranormal events are both transcendent and terrifying at the same time, as those who have undergone them uniformly testify. But reading Schoemperlen’s accounts of the bliss experienced by some saints, described as so intense as to be almost unbearable, even diehard doubting Thomases might pause and consider just what we’re all missing out on here.
Schoemperlen is the consummate storyteller, and it is a pleasure to travel with her down the paths she chooses. She takes readers of every flavor and persuasion along on her mystical wild ride, and it doesn’t really matter what you believe or don’t believe. In the end, you buy her premise, suspend your disbelief, and enjoy her literary and spiritual excursion.
Our Lady of the Lost and Found is an utterly unique book, quite unlike anything else you have probably read. As its title states, it’s “A Novel about Mary, Faith and Friendship” — but it’s about whole lot more, too. For a book that could easily be mislabeled as “For Believers Only,” it has remarkably universal appeal, as evidenced by glowing reviews from sources as diverse as Elle, The Wall Street Journal, and The New Orleans Times & Picayune.
If you are a spiritual seeker, you’ll nod as you read the book and say, “I knew it would be like this!” If you’re undecided in the metaphysical area, you’ll more than likely come away thinking, “I wish it were true?” But even the hard-core devout debunker of superstitious crap of every sort can enjoy Our Lady of the Lost and Found as an entertaining diversion with descriptions of behavioral excesses at least a little more interesting than, say, Anna Nicole’s.
Carl Jung wrote, “The decisive question for man is: is he related to the infinite or not? That is the telling question of his life. Only if we know that the thing which truly matters is the infinite can we avoid fixing our interests upon futilities and upon all kinds of goals which are not of real importance.” Call it what we wish and search for it where we might, we can’t help but long to have faith in something bigger than ourselves.
In their own idiosyncratically creative and thought-provoking way, works of “mystic fiction” like Schoemperlen’s Our Lady of the Lost and Found, as well the recently reviewed Life of Pi, offer encouragement and hope to a post-9/11 world grappling with the age-old conundrums of human existence. This life-affirming and joyful book makes you sit up and take notice of the simple pleasures and small blessings in life — and be doubly grateful for the bigger ones.


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It’s no fun when your furnace is broken. Furnaces are responsible for keeping us warm and comfortable in the winter, so when they stop working properly, it’s time to act. Here are some tips to help troubleshoot why your furnace isn’t working correctly. The good news is they’re usually easy to fix with some furnace maintenance.
Several things can go wrong with your thermostat. So, it’s a great place to start your checks.
Fan is Set to On
You set your thermostat to the desired temperature and leave it to warm your home. But what happens when your home reaches that desired temperature?
Someone Keeps Adjusting the Thermostat
A person’s body temperature depends on several factors and may change during different seasons or times of the day. And if family members keep changing the thermostat setting, that could be the cause of the cold air. Keep an eye on your thermostat and look out for anyone altering the temperature setting.
Battery is Low
If your thermostat is powered by batteries, it should have an indicator light that alerts you when the battery needs replacing. Always call a furnace maintenance technician if unsure how to check or change the battery.
Air Filter is Clogged or Dirty
Check when you last had a furnace tune-up to determine whether this is the case. If it’s been a while, remove the old air filter and clean it with a vacuum cleaner. Then, replace it in the furnace and restart the unit again. If this doesn’t work, you may need to replace your furnace filter.
High Limit Switch Failed
The high limit switch is a safety device that shuts down the furnace when it detects excess heat. If this happens, you will hear a clicking sound inside the furnace.
Clog in the Condensate Drain Line
A condensate line clog is one of the most common reasons a furnace stops working. This can happen when dirt, rust, and other debris build up on the line. When this happens, it can cause problems with your furnace’s operation and even cause damage to your system.
Issues with the Fuel Source
A furnace won’t work without fuel. So, it’s important to check this first. Look at the meter on your gas line or check the gauge on your oil tank. If your furnace is fired by electricity, there could be a broken fuse.
Broken and Leaking Ducts
If you have a leaky duct, the cold air from outside can get into the ducts lowering the temperature. This can result in lower energy efficiency for your heating and cooling system because it has to work harder to maintain a comfortable temperature.
Pilot Light Isn’t On
The pilot light is a small flame that sits on top of your furnace. It is there to ignite the gas for the rest of the burners. The pilot light is controlled by a thermocouple, which senses when it is hot enough to ignite the gas. If your pilot light isn’t on, your furnace will blow cold air out.
If your furnace has been running and suddenly stops working, it may be because of an obstruction in the burner tube. If you have a gas furnace, take off the front panel on your furnace and check the flame pattern. It should look like a blue flame burning cleanly without any smoke. If it’s yellow or black, there’s probably something obstructing the flame from burning properly.
Flame Sensor Issues
The flame sensor detects if there is enough oxygen going into the combustion chamber for the burners to ignite and burn fuel properly. If anything blocks the flow of oxygen into the chamber or if there isn’t enough coming out of it, no ignition will occur, and cold air will blow out instead. The most common culprit here is a dirty or clogged flame sensor that needs to be cleaned or replaced.
Always Call a Professional for Furnace Maintenance
Furnaces are complex machines with many moving parts that require special skills and knowledge to operate safely and efficiently. A trained technician knows how to safely inspect, repair, clean, and maintain all furnaces (gas, oil, electric), including those that run on heat pumps or geothermal systems. They also know how to identify potential problems before they become expensive repairs.
Don’t let your home get cold this winter. Instead, keep your furnace in top condition with a furnace tune-up with the experts at Adeedo.


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Combine the silky-smooth driving of Nobuteru Taniguchi and the outrageous performance of the G-Force Evo IX, and 52-second laps at Tsukuba are possible. With 295-section Yokohama Advan A050 tires, there’s plenty of mechanical grip through the course’s numerous hairpins, big wings for high-speed grip, and, of course, a ludicrously powerful 4G63 under the hood. Yet, despite all the neck-breaking performance and the violent power delivery, the lanky JGTC driver’s relaxed style makes it look easy.
At higher speeds, the Evo is thrust into the road thanks to a Voltex carbon widebody kit, complete with vented rear fender flares to release pressure and gain top speed, two-step sideskirts to smoothen the flow of air around the Evo’s flanks, and a shelf of a front splitter to plant the front end. Even with all the wild additions jutting off the Evo, those distinctive angles and the stout frame have been retained; it’s still a recognizable production car.
However, it’s almost completely custom underneath the skin. Tailor-made Ohlins DFV dampers control body movement, and the super-stiff Hyperco springs keep the aero platform stable so those wings can work properly. With more traction than some single-seaters, the car pulls 3.0-g in some sections, if the onboard G-meter is accurate. Either way, the stick is enough to take advantage of the nuclear reactor under the Voltex carbon hood.
It’s the motor which almost steals the spotlight from the sci-fi bodywork. A 2.3-liter Tomei stroker kit broadens the powerband slightly, but Tomei 272-degree cams suggest the emphasis was on keeping everything flowing nicely around the 7,500-rpm redline. The hefty Borg Warner EFR 8374 turbocharger comes on with a few blinks of lag and a real kick-to-the-kidneys delivery, so it’s hardly the most tractable powerplant. Yet, Taniguchi’s technique gets the most from it.
His drift-inspired clutch kicking in the slower hairpins helped that big turbocharger spool so the all-wheel drive system can make good use of the 730 horsepower and catapult out of the corner with minimal wheelspin. With 565 lb-ft of torque available at 4,700 rpm, it’s surprising that the car doesn’t spend much time going sideways.
The onboard shots reveal just how violent the mid-range surge is. Even as Taniguchi gently steers the Nardi wheel and pulls the Holinger sequential’s shift lever without hurry, small corrections are apparent in almost every corner. Even though Taniguchi is clearly balancing the car with gentle inputs, the Evo has been set up with a positive front end and borders on oversteer much of the time. This characteristic is most noticeable when the Evo breaks sideways at a little over ninety miles an hour (0:48 in the onboard footage). Taniguchi, unflappable as anyone, doesn’t lift. He simply countersteers and pins his foot to the floor. Chalk that up to a balanced car and a driver with a lot of experience going sideways.
He’s disciplined and gentle with the inputs, but the vehicle dancing at the limit says it all. The commitment is clear—and his celebratory fist pump after that blistering lap conveys all the emotion that can’t be read from a face concealed by a helmet.


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Great day out – and apparently there are health benefits to walking llamas – being around them lowers blood pressure – win win.
In the background is Brougham castle – at least the remains of.
A shot of the castle. We didn’t get to explore the castle but I’ve been before – some years ago.

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Grape Varietal: Spain’s Noble red Tempranillo grape is used to produce this beautiful Rose Wine. The black-skinned grapes are crushed and the skins are allowed to remain in contact with the juice for a short contact. Just long enough to give the wine its beautiful pink color. Tempranillo has been grown in Spain since the time of Phoenician settlements.
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Food Suggestion: A great party starter. Also, a very refreshing summer drinking wine. Enjoy with salad, pasta, or white meat dishes.


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Are you missing out on compensation from your energy company?
As well you know, the hatred flung the way of Britain’s “big six” energy suppliers last year was huge. There were over four million complaints according to new research from Which!
And of those, 90% of grievances against power firms were not taken to the energy ombudsman, tens of thousands of complaints were left unresolved after eight weeks, which essentially means that customers could well be losing out on up to £4 million in compensation by not pursuing complaints.
Nearly half of consumers have had problems with their energy company in the past two years, with the majority of complaints focusing on billing mistakes, inaccurate meter readings and bills going AWOL.
However, most customers aren't lodging complaints (which you can do for free) with the energy ombudsman, Ofgem, if their energy company aren't satisfactorily correcting errors. If your energy company doesn't resolve an issue in eight weeks, you should be taking them to Ofgem. Why? Once there, the ombudsman upholds around 95% of customers complaints with seventy percent of these receive financial compensation.
Which? executive director Richard Lloyd said: “These findings reveal shockingly high levels of complaints and low levels of customer satisfaction in the energy industry, at a time when domestic bills have gone through the roof. Ofgem, the regulator, should publish the truth about the full level of complaints in this essential service. Energy suppliers should be held publicly accountable, on a regular basis, for putting right the problems their customers are reporting.
“It is a sign of the level of frustration with this industry that so many people have a problem but don’t complain, even when they could be missing out on compensation. It is important that dissatisfied customers complain directly to their supplier first. But if your supplier doesn’t sort the problem out, it’s worth contacting the energy ombudsman. The vast majority of complaints it receives are upheld, with an average compensation payout of £125.”


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The fifth-largest city in North America, Toronto sits on the shores of Lake Ontario, which lends beauty and recreation to its palette of things to see and do.
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PHOTOS: Prince Harry's new lady love Cressida Bonas is a party animal
Feb 23, 2013, 11:22 AM IST
Prince Harry has taken his brother Prince Williams' lead and is showing all sings to finally settle down in his life. The Prince has rapidly advanced in his new relationship status and as rumours have it, he will soon be meeting his new girlfriend Cressida Bonas' parents! The much-in-love couple who were last spotted canoodling each other in Ski slopes of Verbier, Switzerland are planning to fly to South Africa together for the wedding of her half-sister Isabella Calthorpe and Sir Richard Branson's son Sam.
It is understood the Prince will attend the wedding at the Virgin tycoon's private game reserve near the Kruger National Park in two weeks' time. He will inevitably meet Bonas's family, as well as spend time with cousins Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who are attending the wedding as good friends of Sam and his sister Holly.
The Prince, 28, will be carrying out official engagements in South Africa next week. He is scheduled to spend three days working with his charity Sentebale, which helps Aids victims in the country, in Lesotho. It is thought he may stay on afterwards and join Miss Bonas and her family for the wedding, the Mirror reported.

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- 1 Who is the best orthopedic surgeon in Minnesota?
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- 9 What is the difference between podiatrist and orthopedic?
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- Dr. Amir Mehbod, MD. 64 ratings. 913 E 26th St Ste 600 Minneapolis, MN 55404.
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Should I see an orthopedist or an orthopedic surgeon?
Orthopedists, often mistakenly referred to as orthopedic doctors, specialize in diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions. Orthopedic surgeons also diagnose, treat and prevent musculoskeletal problems, but they can perform surgery when necessary as well.
How many orthopedic surgeons are in Minnesota?
Learn more about Orthopedic Surgery Specialists and how to choose the right one for you. There are 269 specialists practicing Orthopedic Surgery in Minneapolis, MN with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars.
What is Orthopaedic surgery?
Orthopaedic surgery is a specialty dealing with acute injuries, congenital and acquired disorders and chronic arthritic or overuse conditions of the bones, joints and their associated soft tissues, including ligaments, nerves and muscles.
Who is the best knee doctor in the world?
CHICAGO — Dr. Richard A. Berger, 55, is the only surgeon in the world to perform over 10,000 minimally invasive outpatient joint replacement surgeries.
What is the highest rated knee replacement?
Zimmer is the most popular manufacturer of knee replacements. In fact, according to Zimmer, more than 25% of knee replacements implanted worldwide are a Zimmer product. That’s a whole lotta implants!
Is a total knee replacement painful?
Pain, swelling, and bruising are all normal after knee replacement surgery, both for partial and total knee replacements. You’ll be sent home with oral pain medications after your surgery, which you’ll take for several weeks after your surgery.
What is the difference between podiatrist and orthopedic?
The only discernible difference between them is that an orthopedist manages parts of the foot and ankle that pertain to the bones, soft tissues and joints, while a podiatrist manages the same areas, but also the biomechanics and dermatology of the foot and ankle.
Is there a difference between orthopedic and Orthopaedic?
No Difference in Meaning “Orthopaedics” is commonly regarded as the British and academic spelling of the term while “orthopedics” can be considered its Americanized version; however, you may see these spellings used interchangeably.
Are orthopedic doctors all surgeons?
Let’s start by differentiating between orthopedic surgeons and orthopedic specialists. When referring to orthopedic doctors, the term “orthopedic surgeon” is often used by default. However, while all orthopedic surgeons are orthopedic specialists, not all orthopedic specialists are orthopedic surgeons.
How much does an orthopedic surgeon make?
How much does a Orthopedic Surgeon make in the United States? The average Orthopedic Surgeon salary in the United States is $501,520 as of September 27, 2021, but the range typically falls between $394,280 and $648,830.

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Schools in Category: Division I
Schools whose athletic teams participate in Division I games are the most traditionally competitive. Division I teams are most often thought to be those with the most financial dedication; schools in the division often have the most elaborate athletic facilities, highest budgets, and most athletic scholarships. Many large state schools compete in Division I, as do all Ivy League schools (in a specially designated division). All Division I schools must field teams in at least seven different sports, with two team sports for each gender. Currently, there are 346 Division I schools, and the NCAA has established a moratorium stating that no school may be considered to move into the division until at least 2012.
To learn more about Division I schools, be sure to check out StudyPoint’s College Profiles!

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Our electropolishing of stainless steel service is used to improve the finish and deburr gears, lead screws, injectors and rotors. This leads to less friction and surface drag, while also removing any form of contamination that can enter the fuel and brake system, as this could lead to an unanticipated failure.
Another benefit of electropolishing stainless steel auto parts is due to its proven performance in deburring and removing contaminants on the outer surface layer that could separate after assembly.
The relevant characteristics and advantages of our electropolishing of stainless steel process for the automotive industry are:
- Optimum price/performance ratio
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- decorative and shiny
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Specific to the automotive industry, electropolishing of stainless steel provides the added benefit of corrosion resistance, which is essential to combating corrosive elements such as road salt and other de-icing chemicals.
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I read an interesting story today on several sites, quoting an article that originally appeared in the New York Times about misspellings on eBay and people who get bitten by them–and others who exploit them. (This particular link is registration-free.)
Executive summary: A lot of people can’t spell, and that means items sell for much lower prices than they would otherwise, if they attract any interest at all (one has to be able to find them, after all).
Funny how there’s little demand for “Compact Laptops.” Less yet for “Compact Labtops.” (Why would I want a small hat for a Labrador?)
Some people are afraid their secret’s out now, but I suspect there are more people on eBay than there are who regularly read the NYT. Fewer still will try it. Fewer still still will remember it for more than a couple of weeks.
But it gives me an idea. Is there such thing as a dictionary of common misspellings? Not commonly misspelled words, but common misspellings? Imagine plugging that into a piece of software that searches eBay.
I think I need to patent that.


Health officials, doctors urge caution as COVID cases spike, Omicron variants prove more contagious than previous strains
Doctors are warning against a new COVID-19 variant that could be more contagious than other variants we have seen so far.
The new variants are called BA.4 and BA.5 -- the newest offshoots of the Omicron variant, and officials say they are even more contagious than previous variants.
Doctors are now pushing for people to get boosters shots for those who are eligible and want people to use caution and wear masks out in public.
Although the Department of Public Health in Connecticut has not confirmed if the variant is in the state, there has been a slight uptick in confirmed positive cases across the state.
"The most recent Omicron variant that we're seeing seems to be more likely to cause infections, to cause reinfection. What the vaccines still do is prevent people from getting the worst outcomes from COVID, that’s been consistent across the board," said Dr. Manisha Juthani, Department of Public Health commissioner.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says tens of millions of eligible Americans haven't received their first booster and of those over 50 years old who got their first booster, only 28% of them received their second shot.


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||This Class 2 dihydroorotate dehydrogenase enzyme contains FMN . The enzyme is found in eukaryotes in the mitochondrial membrane, in cyanobacteria, and in some Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria associated with the cytoplasmic membrane [2,5,6]. The reaction is the only redox reaction in the de-novo biosynthesis of pyrimidine nucleotides [2,4]. The best quinone electron acceptors for the enzyme from bovine liver are ubiquinone-6 and ubiquinone-7, although simple quinones, such as benzoquinone, can also act as acceptor at lower rates . Methyl-, ethyl-, tert-butyl and benzyl (S)-dihydroorotates are also substrates, but methyl esters of (S)-1-methyl and (S)-3-methyl and (S)-1,3-dimethyldihydroorotates are not . Class 1 dihydroorotate dehydrogenases use either fumarate (EC 188.8.131.52), NAD+ (EC 184.108.40.206) or NADP+ (EC 220.127.116.11) as electron acceptor.
||Forman, H.J. and Kennedy, J. Mammalian dihydroorotate dehydrogenase: physical and catalytic properties of the primary enzyme. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 191 (1978) 23–31. [PMID: 216313]
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Chaos is big part of my life
my beautiful chaos tattoo
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The Creation Knot. Represents order within chaos - in creating the universe - Tattoo http://www.johndilworth.com/blog/post/91
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High-quality, high-speed steel manufactured by reliable suppliers (ERASTEEL, BOEHLER, RAVNE) is used in the production of our drill bits. In this manner we ensure that the high and repeatable quality of tools is guaranteed.
Our many years of experience have resulted in optimized thermal treatment processes which produce adequately high hardness with a beneficial structure of material features, translating into high cutting properties.
High-speed steel types used:
- basic, universal type SW7M for medium cutting efficiency and most common applications,
- SK5M cobalt steel for more difficult drilling conditions, when higher efficiency is required, applied in the treatment of tempered alloy steel of approx. 30 HRC, austenitic stainless steel, titanium alloys,
- SK8M cobalt steel on nickel and cobalt matrix is used to reach the highest cutting efficiency when machining tempered alloy steel of approx. 40 HRC, in the treatment of tool steel and hard-machinable steel, both manganese and heat-resistant steel,
On request, we can produce drill bits manufactured out of high-speed steel in the powder metallurgy (PM) method, or out of any other high-speed steel types selected by the customer.
Cemented carbides sourced from leading manufacturers are used in the production of our tools. The types of cemented carbides to be used are chosen depending on the type or intended purpose of the tool.
Solid drill bits and cutters are made of K20 – K40 (ISO) cemented carbide of adequate hardness, resistance to wear, and with a set of mechanical properties ensuring high resistance to dynamic work conditions, particularly to chisel edge chipping during machining processes. By standard, it is TSM 33 submicron carbide produced by CERATIZIT.
All drill plates soldered to steel and cast iron are characterized by a high level of hardness and high resistance to wear.
For percussive drilling in walls and concrete, apart from increased resistance to wear, cemented carbide plates are also characterized by high resistance to chipping.

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A BURNLEY gangster convicted of murdering a father-of-four has been sentenced to life and will have to serve a minimum of 21 years behind bars.
Paul Devalda (35), of Padiham Road, Burnley, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court after being found guilty of the kidnap and murder of Paul Brady, whose body has never been found. He was given the life sentence for murder and also a 14-year sentence for kidnap, which is to run concurrently.
Mr Justice Royce warned Devalda that unless the Parole Board decided he is safe to release he will remain in prison “for the rest of your days”.
“I have no doubt that Paul Brady’s nearest and dearest would think this is no more than you deserve.”
The victim’s distraught mum, Mavis, shouted out: “Filthy scum. You are evil”. Devalda showed no emotion as he was led to the cells.
Devalda lured housing manager Mr Brady to a housing estate in Bacup in August 2009 where he was kidnapped and badly beaten by a masked armed gang.
As the jury relayed their verdicts yesterday, Devalda, who is currently in jail for drugs offences, sat with his head in his hands.
The jury was unable to agree verdicts on two charges against Devalda’s girlfriend, Stacia Crossley (28), also of Padiham Road, of assisting an offender. The prosecution will decide whether she should face a re-trial.
Heath Bowling (38), of Stockport, was found guilty of attempting to pervert the course of justice by giving false details to the DVLA and police, which he had denied. He was bailed to face sentence next month.


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EA’s Battlefield 1 will take place during World War 1, as seen in last months trailer. That trailer by the way, is probably the most liked trailer of all time. Yet interestingly enough, EA Executive, Patrick Soderlund, wanted nothing to do with a game centered around WW1. EA rejected the idea.
He stated that the idea of trench warfare was not at all exciting. However the developers persuaded him and he did eventually approve the project. Clearly the trailer shows that Battlefield 1 is a lot more than just trench warfare. When the developers say they can make an awesome game, you have to trust them.
World War 1 wasn’t the most obvious option, EA studio boss Patrick Soderlund stated:
“If you look at what other partners in the industry are doing, they’re going into sci-fi; we’ve had a lot of success in the modern military space. But we felt like there was a need for a change.”
“When the team presented the idea to me of World War 1, I absolutely rejected it,” he added. “I said World War 1, it’s trench warfare; it can’t be fun to play.”
“We have to remember that so far, we have only shown one trailer,” he added. “Yes, it’s gotten a lot of success, but what’s important is that we have to go back and make sure we deliver on the full promise of what Battlefield can be. And that we will do.”
Battlefield 1 will be released on October 21st. We are patiently awaiting a beta…

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Term of the Week: Jujube
Little did I know the jujube fruit, also called red date or Chinese date is highly desired by several Asian cultures. The Chinese have long used jujubes to treat anxiety and insomnia. They also invigorate the digestive system and are used to make restorative tea. Who would know this little drupe (the technical name) could have so many faces and taste good too.
The source of my first jujube was a CSA box from the Del Rio Botanical/Peabody Ranch in Sacramento. I recently went back to visit Suzanne, Peabody’s proprietor, who graciously gave a tour of what was popping at the farm. It included jujubes. Three varieties of smallish trees were full of ripe fruit on the down swing. I’m familiar with one green in color that turns rust as it ripens. The skin eventually wrinkles like a date and its flesh gets soft with age. I’d describe the taste similar to a date. It’s not juicy and is like biting into a roasted chestnut with a tad more sweetness.
Suzanne had a wild variety growing with smaller fruit, about the size of a nickel. This one was softer and juicy with a good amount of acid. It’s different from others and you either like it or not.
The big question with jujubes is what you do with them besides eating like a fruit. They’re good sliced in green and rice or other grain type of salads. I could see jujube stuffing in a Thanksgiving turkey. Or jujube confections- pierce them several times then simmer in your favorite flavored simple syrup. The canner part of me says make jujube jam but think I’ll wait until next year.
Jujubes aren’t widely grown and are harder to source. Twin Peaks Orchards from Placer County grows and sells them at the Sunday Sacramento market but you’d better hurry if you want a taste as their season is short and ending soon.

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This paper reports on recent research creating a family of electrophoresis-based point of care devices for the determination of a wide range of ionic analytes in various sample matrices. These devices are based on a first version for the point-of-care measurement of Li+, reported in 2010 by Floris etal. (Lab Chip 2010, 10, 1799-1806). With respect to this device, significant improvements in accuracy, precision, detection limit, and reliability have been obtained especially by the use of multiple injections of one sample on a single chip and integrated data analysis. Internal and external validation by clinical laboratories for the determination of analytes in real patients by a self-test is reported. For Li+ in blood better precision than the standard clinical determination for Li+ was achieved. For Na+ in human urine the method was found to be within the clinical acceptability limits. In a veterinary application, Ca2+ and Mg2+ were determined in bovine blood by means of the same chip, but using a different platform. Finally, promising preliminary results are reported with the Medimate platform for the determination of creatinine in whole blood and quantification of both cations and anions through replicate measurements on the same sample with the same chip.


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Take me away, Sir, from the mirror of the past
The tears are dripping in the eternal well
And ripples on the surface create
Impenetrable cells surround the seconds of our lives.
There is no one left I can confess to.
I can swallow up the letters of those sentences.
A tongue, as carved from a throat.
Writing alone on the wall of tears.
The presents has been scattered into the dust
Why do I wake up in the past?
I can see through blind eyes
Into the kingdom of the fallen.
The words I haven´t spoken
Are disappearing in the depths of burried hopes.
In the echoes of unlived tomorrows
I learn to listen to the steps of solitude.
Dancing shadows create a silhouette
Of celestial freedom and connection.
I´m waiting by the wall of tears.
Outsider the borders of time, inside the temple of light.
The unspoken desires
When you couldn´t peer into my soul.
Unspoken admissions follow you
You drift through my world toward my arms
Without prejudice and monotony.


Sky News presenter Jacquie Beltrao has revealed she is battling breast cancer again.
In a video posted on Twitter this afternoon, Jacquie said she found a lump during lockdown, which has turned out to be a grade 3 cancer – much nastier than the first one she had.
Jacquie has had two chemotherapy sessions already and has fourteen more to come.
— Jacquie Beltrao (@SkyJacquie) June 26, 2020
The 55 year old was first diagnosed with breast cancer on Christmas eve 2013, and returned to Sky News ahead of the 2014 Wimbledon championships after completing her treatment.
The TV Newsroom wishes Jacquie a speedy recovery!
Former Sky News correspondent Mark White is joining GB News. Mark spent 22 years at Sky covering crime, policing, security and terrorism, including the 7/7 London bombings in 2005 and every major UK terrorist attack since. Raised in Hawick, Scotland,… Read more
Sky News presenter Sarah-Jane Mee will return to the channel on Monday (28 June) after taking maternity leave. “And just like that. Rae turned 1. What a scary, testing, bizarre, maddening, but ultimately magical year we’ve had together,” Sarah-Jane tweeted…. Read more
Presenter Tom Macleod has announced he is leaving Sky News and broadcasting in general for pastures new. Tom – who has been with Sky News since 2014 – said “I’ve had a good time doing the job but there’s no… Read more


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the Seychelles It seems to everyone like a quiet and peaceful place, an exotic destination to rest. However, it is a country Full of contradictionswhere it is difficult to reconcile the amazing and amazing scenery with what is happening in it internal they.
On top of a hill, surrounded by a beautiful view of Indian OceanMontagne Posée, the main prison, is located here prison Seychelles. At the entrance to the place where the prisoners are kept, after one has passed through several locked gates and walked along the coiled barbed wire, there is a four-meter-high mural Nelson Mandela, Painted on the wall of the office building.
Next to the smiling face of the late South African President – who was, of course, a prisoner – there is a quote that reads “It is said that no one knows a nation unless he is inside its prisons». And it is true that in many ways it is The prison mirrors what is happening in the Seychellesbeyond the ultra-luxury five-star hotels and luxury life for guests.
For many, the daily dose of methadone is just another dose to fuel their drug addiction – a very dangerous combination. Using heroin and methadone at the same time can lead to a fatal overdose. Using methadone without a detox plan and without professional guidance will not be a good long-term solution.
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DIY Neighborhood Puzzle Map
One of the simplest ways to teach
geography and map-reading to children is to start with small
neighborhood maps. We've all seen the printable worksheets,
with a few houses and stores lined along streets. These
types of worksheets work well, but they lack any bearing on
a child's actual physical location. What about the location
of the child's actual home or school? What about the actual
neighborhood where the child lives?
Organizations like National Geographic
offer customized neighborhood puzzle maps for sale (check
one out here). A professional map of a
school's neighborhood might be a worthy investment for a
classroom teacher. But the price can really go up once
you consider making a map for each child, or a set of
neighborhood maps to keep as file folder games.
Creating your own neighborhood puzzle map
is quite simple and inexpensive. The only supplies that
you need are your laptop or PC, paper (preferably card stock),
printer ink, and scissors.
Looking at the screen with your map,
click "Ctrl + "PrtScn" on your keyboard. This will
copy everything currently on your screen into an image.
Go to Paint and right click on your mouse. Choose the
option to "Paste." You will have an image of your
computer screen to work with in Paint. Now, simply
crop out the part of the image that you want.
Open a new
document in Microsoft word. You'll want the smallest
margins possible, to fit as much of the map on a sheet of
paper as possible. You will probably also want to use
the "Landscape" layout as opposed to the "Portrait" layout.
If you have access to a laminating
machine, you may want to laminate your puzzle before you cut
apart the pieces.
Consider including a worksheet along with the puzzle, which students complete after finishing the puzzle. Ask students tailored questions, such as: "You are at school and headed home. But you need to stop at Acme Grocery Store for bread, and at Acme Shoe Store for new shoe laces. What route will you take?" The student can answer using specific directions. What a fun way to learn your way around the neighborhood! We even made one of these for a friend's children during a move, as a fun way to get the kids excited about their new home. You can even put sticky magnets on the back side of each puzzle piece so that kids can piece together the puzzle on their refrigerator.
Click here for more free activities related to Geography education, including worksheets, maps, and flags.
Click here for more free printable brain teasers, puzzles, mazes, and fun activities for kids.


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DUBAI 27 November 2018: Dubai Land Department (DLD) said service fees for co-owned properties in Dubai’s freehold areas has seen a downward trend.
This has contributed to encouraging buyers to invest in the short- and long-term, it said.
When comparing the rate of services between 2017 and 2018, a survey conducted by Rera reveals that fees decreased in 11 areas across different regions of Dubai, reaching up to 12% in some areas, said Rera.
However, residents of Skycourt Towers in Dubailand said Rera had approved a hike of more than 25% in service fees for 2017-18 as compared to 2016-17.
Law No. 27 of 2007 on co-ownership, and the circulars issued by DLD and the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (Rera), underpin the importance of service fees. Also, Rera required service management companies to provide full disclosure of the financial statements for service fees and submit them to it for an audit prior to going to the owners and demanding payment.
Marwan bin Ghalita, CEO of Rera, stressed the need to obtain approval for the collection of service fees — available through www.mollak.ae — and the need for cooperation between owners in reducing the use of energy. This will result in a rationalisation of expenditures, significantly contributing to the reduction of service fees, especially as combined energy charges (electricity and central cooling) amount to 45–65% of the total service fees.
Service fees normally include several clauses that are calculated for a full fiscal year. These include service and maintenance charges, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) fees, central cooling fees, main complex fees, management fees, and backup charges. In some projects, air conditioning fees are added within the real estate unit’s service fees.
Data on Website
Rera disclosed the summary of service fee data for all co-owned properties within the ‘Service Charges’ service on DLD’s website. Rera also required all management companies’ employees to pass the required training through specialised courses offered by Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), the educational arm of DLD, to deal with owners and financial and maintenance issues.
Rera granted owners the right to apply for all necessary clarifications on service fees by reviewing the project’s management company and its owners’ association. If neither cooperated in this matter or failed to provide adequate responses to owners’ queries, owners may file a complaint at Rera.
If the management company prevents the owners from using facilities in communal areas, the owner has the right to file a complaint with Rera, which in turn fines the non-compliant company.

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My Malamute/Shih Tzu mix Kimber is severely allergic to all proteins but rabbit, so her options for treats are pretty limited. Thankfully, Holi offers freeze dried rabbit treats and toppers! She absolutely loves both of them. Thank you for offering a different protein!
My mini poodle has been on a rabbit/potato diet for health reasons. He became bored with his food so I decided to order the !00% freeze dried rabbit topper. After speaking to one of the reps at Holi about the product in detail, I was very hopeful and assured about feeding the rabbit topper to my dog. It was a winner....he now eats all his food and licks his bowl clean. I definitely recommend trying out the Holi toppers and other products. Your dog will love it.
My dog is usually pretty picky with any kind of treat/food topper. After the initial hesitation to rabbit for the first time she loved it afterwards! Will definitely be in our treat rotation next time!
I ordered the Rabbit but it was out of stock and I got the lamb liver instead.
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- Social barriers, changes in relationships, and a technology gap can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness among seniors.
- Senior facilities, technology tools, physical activity, and engaging content can help combat these issues.
- Seniors can form meaningful connections while maintaining their autonomy in independent senior living facilities.
- Technology can bridge the gap between those who want to stay connected but can’t always do so in person.
- Understanding, compassion, and innovation are crucial to enabling seniors to enjoy vibrant lives.
As people age, it’s common for them to feel lonely and isolated. This can be due to physical limitations, mobility issues, or simply not having access to the same social activities they used to enjoy. The impact of loneliness and isolation on seniors is accurate, and addressing it requires a combination of understanding, compassion, and innovation.
According to the CDC, loneliness has been linked to several health issues in seniors, such as cardiovascular disease and depression. To help mitigate these issues, it’s crucial to create opportunities for meaningful connections with other people.
The Causes Behind Loneliness and Isolation in Seniors
Isolation and loneliness are two of the most pervasive issues impacting seniors today. With an ever-growing aging population, it is essential to understand the causes of isolation and loneliness to address these issues head-on.
One of the most significant contributors to isolation and loneliness among seniors is social barriers such as mobility and financial constraints. As people age, their ability to get around on their decreases, making it difficult to maintain relationships with friends or family members who may live far away.
In addition, many seniors live on limited incomes, which can further limit their ability to participate in activities outside the home that could help them stay connected with other people.
Changes in Relationships
Another common cause of isolation and loneliness among seniors is the changes in their relationships with loved ones. This can include death or illness and simply growing apart from friends or family members due to distance or lifestyle differences. This can be especially difficult for those who have been married for many years—when one spouse passes away, the other may find themselves feeling isolated or lonely without the companionship that they once had.
Finally, another factor that contributes greatly to feelings of isolation and loneliness among seniors is due to the technology gap. Many older adults don’t feel comfortable using technology such as smartphones or computers, so they cannot take advantage of tools such as video conferencing or social media platforms that could help keep them connected with family members who may not live nearby.
Without access to these modern technologies, it can be difficult for older adults to stay involved with younger generations who increasingly rely on digital communication methods rather than traditional ones like phone calls or letters.
How the Elderly can Combat Loneliness and Isolation
There are plenty of ways seniors can counter feelings of loneliness and isolation. And the good news is that most of these activities don’t require physical fitness or the ability to travel. Here are a few ideas for combating loneliness and isolation:
Senior Facilities Can be Life-Changing
Many facilities for seniors offer activities such as exercise classes, book clubs, movie nights, and other group activities that can help seniors stay connected with others. However, that doesn’t mean that they no longer value their independent lifestyle. Independent senior living facilities offer seniors the opportunity to stay independent while still having access to shared experiences and activities with other residents in the same facility. This can be an excellent way to form meaningful connections while still maintaining their autonomy.
Technology Can Help Keep Seniors Connected
Fortunately, technology can help bridge the gap between those who want to stay connected but can’t always do so in person. Video conferencing tools like Zoom allow seniors to connect with friends and family from anywhere in the world.
Social media platforms like Facebook give them access to engaging content that keeps them informed about current events without needing someone else present. And online portals that offer resources specifically designed for seniors make it easier for them to find local events within their own area that cater specifically to their needs.
Staying Physically Active is Key
Physical activity should also be encouraged whenever possible as it helps keep minds sharp and bodies strong. Exercise doesn’t have to be strenuous; light walking, yoga classes, or dance classes are great ways for seniors to stay connected and physically active. Senior centers often offer free classes or activities that encourage socialization while getting out into the community, which is physically and mentally beneficial.
Seniors often face unique challenges when avoiding loneliness and isolation, but solutions are available when faced with these issues head-on. With a combination of understanding, compassion, and innovation, seniors can find the support they need to stay connected and enjoy vibrant lives.


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NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A woman who claimed she was robbed by a group of individuals near the French Quarter, later admitted to the New Orleans Police Department that her story was fabricated.
In the original preliminary report, it stated that the 24-year-old victim walked by the group as she was making her way back to her ship. She claims that a group of individuals knocked her down and stole money from her. As police continued their investigation, the woman admitted that her story was false.
Police say that she has been turned over to her commanding officer.
It is unclear at this time what branch of the military she is in.
This is a developing story. We will provide more information as it becomes available.


On 2012-04-12 (April 12th, 2012) the leaders of Alberta’s political parties faced off for a debate. All except Glenn Taylor for Alberta Party. I’d spoken to Glenn previously, and would have very much liked to have seen him participate in the debate.
So I hope you enjoy the “Alberta 2012 All Candidate Leadership Debate“.
Alberta Party let me video their War Room. Glenn was responding to debate questions in real time via a team of people monitoring various online communication channels. After the debate, Glenn restated the full answers on video.
I edited that after-the-debate video footage appropriately into the broadcast debate timeline. Also included (in real chronological order) are the creation of responses Alberta Party posted online during commercial breaks.
There was a lot more War Room action during the debate, but I didn’t want to cut away from any of the other 4 candidates, or interrupt the flow of the debate. So I stuck to commercial breaks.
I do hope anyone who hasn’t yet watched the debate does so with this version. It contains all the debate footage. No opening or closing statements are missing. And it includes Alberta Party responses. Yet is is shorter than the broadcast version.


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Noor Financial divests another 0.28 percent share in Meezan Bank to foreign buyers. In a notification sent to the stock exchange on Tuesday by Meezan Bank said: “Noor Financial Investment Company (“Noor”) has successfully consummated the divestment/sale of 3,026,400 ordinary shares in Meezan, constituting a total of 0.28% of the total issued and paid-up capital of Meezan pursuant to which the Sale Shares have been acquired by various foreign institutional investors at a purchase price of PKR 70/- per share.
Textile industry awaits the disbursement of funds under the government’s export package. The Rs180 billion prime minister’s incentive package announced by former PM Nawaz Sharif has seen the State Bank of Pakistan processing only Rs50 billion worth of funds, however, the textile industry got only Rs18 billion. The textile sector which constitutes 57 percent of the country’s total exports and 8.5 percent of Pakistan’s total economy size.
Pakistan receives $4.4 billion from China in form of bilateral and commercial loans from its banks during first 10 months of FY18. Due to a slowdown in disbursements from bilateral as well as multilateral creditors, Pakistan’s sole reliance on China has risen as it received $1.2 billion commercial loan from Chinese banks. While for various development projects, China extended loans of $1.503 billion during July-April of FY 2017-18.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approves plan to incorporate Islamic guidelines into its financial sector assessments. IMF provides a set of principles for “the regulation and supervision of the Islamic banking industry and are designed to take into consideration the specificities of Islamic banks” They noted that the Islamic finance has over $2 trillion of assets globally and is offered in over 60 countries, including Pakistan.
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The Pakistani Rupee was traded at 118.20 the US Dollar in the open market.
Ali Jehangir Siddiqui resigns as chairman of JS Bank’s board of directors. The newly appointed Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States (US), Ali Jehangir Siddiqui has resigned as the director and chairman of the board of directors JS bank, after receiving criticism from opponents and diplomats. “Mr Ali Jehangir Siddiqui has resigned as Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of JS Bank Limited with immediate effect.”
Fertilizer sales including urea record strong growth during April as farmers sow Kharif crops. According to data released by the National Fertiliser Development Centre (NFDC), total fertilizer off-take in April recorded a 27 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth to 558,000 tons largely because of heavy urea off-take (375,000 tons).
Who will be the senior adviser to the executive director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)? Just two days before the government completes its tenure, a revised list has been announced for the post of executor director of the IMF. The three names proposed are:
- Ministry of Finance External Finance Additional Secretary Zafar Hasan
- Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Secretary Naveed Kamran Baloch
- Punjab Finance Secretary Hamid Yaqoob Sheikh.
POL prices expected to increase by Rs5 to Rs7 per litre. As the price of crude oil in the global oil market increases, the government is likely to raise prices of petroleum products (POL) by up to Rs5 to Rs7 for the month of June 2018.
Water shortages discourage farmers to plant sugarcane. Water shortage during the early part of the Kharif season has risen to an alarming 45 percent from initial projections of 32 percent against average uses. As sugarcane crop compared to cotton requires two times more water consumption.
Food group imports increase by 2.32% The food group imports grew by 2.32 percent to $5.21 billion during first 10 months of the current fiscal year, products that witnessed an increase include milk, cream, tea, soyabean oil.


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Paine bowls first as England include Leach
Australia captain elects to field first at Lord's, while hosts decide against going for five-man pace attack
15 August 2019, 07:35 PM AEST
Australia captain Tim Paine won the toss and elected to bowl first on the second morning of the second Ashes Test as Jack Leach won the final spot in England's XI at Lord's.
Whether the hosts would elect to replace axed spinner Moeen Ali with another tweaker in Leach, or opt for a five-man pace attack with Sam Curran was the final remaining selection question after Josh Hazlewood and Jofra Archer were confirmed as inclusions by their respective sides on the Test's washed-out opening day.
Australia XI: David Warner, Cameron Bancroft, Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Matthew Wade, Tim Paine (c/wk), Pat Cummins, Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
England XI: Rory Burns, Jason Roy, Joe Root (c), Joe Denly, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach
But England captain Joe Root confirmed Leach was in, with Curran named as 12th man, conceding it had been a difficult decision.
Paine played down the importance of his decision to bowl, insisting, "It's not overly important what we do first, we have to do it well."
"I just think it might do a bit this morning. We've got four days, so I think the best way to win the Test match is to take some early wickets this morning."
Root admitted he would have also bowled first had he won the toss.
"It looks a relatively good pitch ... it might be tricky this morning, but we need to get through that and make a big first-innings total," he said.
Australia coach Justin Langer confirmed on Wednesday evening (London time) that Hazlewood had edged out Starc as James Pattinson's replacement, with the visitors taking a cautious approach with the injury-plagued Victorian.
"He's a class bowler, he's a great bloke, so (expecting) nothing different from Josh," off-spinner Nathan Lyon told cricket.com.au on Thursday morning.
"He's played a lot of Test match cricket and it's great to see him back."
No play was possible on Wednesday due to heavy rain, effectively making this match a four-day Test.
An extra half hour has been added to the second session for the remainder of the Test as a result, while the follow-on mark has been reduced from 200 runs to 150.
Session times (all times local):
First session: 11am-1pm
Second session: 1.40pm-4.10pm
Third session: 4.30pm-6.30pm
Langer said Hazlewood's economical bowling style, that has yielded him 164 Test wickets at 27.14, gave him the edge over Starc after the right-armer narrowly missed out on selection for the Ashes series opener to veteran seamer Peter Siddle.
"(Hazlewood) has got an outstanding record," Langer said after play on Wednesday, which was abandoned without a ball bowled.
"He’s built up over the past few months. He missed out on the World Cup because we felt he hadn’t played much cricket.
"Don’t get me wrong, it was a hard decision (picking Hazlewood over Starc)… it was a tough call."
Before the rain returned once again, Chris Jordan presented Jofra Archer with his Test cap #Ashes pic.twitter.com/kIrTwkaDKx— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) August 14, 2019
Archer was presented his Test cap by close friend and England international Chris Jordan out in the middle of Lord's on Wednesday, with the 24-year-old replacing the injured James Anderson.
Lord's will turn red on Thursday for the inaugural Ruth Strauss Foundation Day, which honours the life of Ruth Strauss and aims to raise awareness and funds for rare forms of lung cancer.
Ruth Strauss, wife of former England captain Andrew Strauss, was diagnosed with a rare lung cancer that attacks non-smokers at the end of 2017 and passed away on December 29 last year aged 46.
Fans on day two are encouraged to where red – Ruth's favourite colour – with the players of both sides to be presented commemorative red caps and wear red numbers on the back of the Test shirts.
The initiative hopes to replicate the incredible feats of the McGrath Foundation's Jane McGrath Day, where thousands of spectators, pundits and even police officers wear pink on day three of the annual New Year's Test at the SCG.
"It's amazing. Hopefully everyone here will get behind it and support a great charity," said Lyon.
2019 Qantas Ashes Tour of England
Australia squad: Tim Paine (c), Cameron Bancroft, Pat Cummins, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, James Pattinson, Peter Siddle, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner.
England squad: Joe Root (c), Moeen Ali, Jimmy Anderson, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Joe Denly, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes (vc), Olly Stone, Chris Woakes.
First Test: Australia beat England by 251 runs at Edgbaston
Second Test: August 14-18,Lord's
Third Test: August 22-26, Headingley
Tour match: Australians v Derbyshire, August 29-31
Fourth Test: September 4-8, Old Trafford
Fifth Test: September 12-16, The Oval


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Lindsay Benko of the United States set a world record yesterday in the 400-meter freestyle at the short course World Cup in Berlin.
Benko was timed in 3 minutes 59.53 seconds, easily breaking the mark of 4:00.03 set by Costa Rica's Claudia Poll in 1997.
"Crazy, an unbelievable record," Benko said.
Benko, slightly off the record until the final two laps, raced alone for a half lap.
"It was unbelievable how far she was ahead," said Germany's Hannah Stockbauer, who finished second, four seconds back.
Benko barely missed winning the overall title and the $50,000 first prize.
Britain's Alison Sheppard, who won the 50 freestyle, finished with 1,014, one point ahead of Benko. Points were based on wins and times.
Germany's Thomas Rupprath won three events, including a world record in the 100 medley Saturday, to clinch the men's overall title and $50,000.
Australian star Ian Thorpe beat fellow triple Olympic champion Pieter van den Hoogenband in the 200 freestyle, finishing in 1:41.69. Also, China's Yu Yang won the 200 butterfly in 2:04.90.
The short course World Cup season will be expanded from seven to nine events. Swimming's world governing body also said the final World Cup will be held in Rio de Janeiro instead of Berlin, as in recent years.
Palander Wins Slalom
Kalle Palander became the first Finnish man to win a World Cup Alpine race, capturing a slalom in which Bode Miller of the United States finished 27th in Kitzbuehel, Austria.
Rainer Schoenfelder was second, and Austrian compatriot Heinz Schilchegger was third.
Miller, the leader in the overall standings, trailed three U.S. teammates. Tom Rothrock was 19th, Chip Knight 20th and Erik Schlopy 25th.
Palander, the 1999 world slalom champion, had a two-run time of 1:41.75 on the Ganslern course.
"Of course, the world title was great, but I really wanted a World Cup win, too," Palander said. "It was a long time coming."
Miller had been hoping to give the United States another victory after teammate Daron Rahlves won Saturday's downhill.
Instead, Miller fell on his hip before bouncing up, then straddled a gate lower on the course. Miller hiked back up the slope to rerun the gate and finished 5.07 seconds behind the winner. . . .
Sweden's Anja Paerson dodged snowballs thrown by unruly fans in Maribor, Slovenia, and won a slalom for her third straight World Cup victory.
Paerson, the defending world champion and winner of a second straight giant slalom, was followed by Janica Kostelic of Croatia and Nicole Hosp of Austria.
Kostelic failed to win a slalom for the first time since December but clinched the season's slalom title.
For the United States, Kristina Koznick was seventh, and Sarah Schleper slid off the course.
Olympic silver medalist Irina Slutskaya's European title this past week was her first victory all season -- just in time to challenge Michelle Kwan, Sarah Hughes and Sasha Cohen at the world championships at MCI Center. Slutskaya fended off Elena Sokolova in Malmo, Sweden, to win her fifth European title. After beating Slutskaya at the Russian nationals, Sokolova led going into the final in a stunning display after a five-year absence. Russians swept the men's, pairs and dance titles.


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Fire burns 85 acres near Vermillion
More than 90 firefighters worked to put out a fire Monday afternoon in Clay County northeast of Vermillion.
At 12:15 p.m., firefighters responded to multiple calls about large amounts of smoke in that area. About 40 acres of land were burning and being driven by high winds.
By the time the fire was contained, it had reached 85 acres of cropland and wooded areas, according to a news release from the Vermillion Fire EMS.
Crews were able to stop the fire from reaching the three homes in the area.
At the same time of this fire, Vermillion Fire EMS also responded to two unrelated fires along Hwy 50.
Aid was requested from Gayville, Wakonda, Elk Point, Centerville, Beresford and Newcastle, Neb.
To assist crews in a heavily wooded area, an excavator was requested and delivered to the scene from Midwest Ready Mix and Equipment in Vermillion.
Resources on scene totaled 31 fire apparatus, one ambulance and 93 firefighters.
Crews remained on scene fighting hot spots until 7 p.m.
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The Agonizer was an Imperial-class Star Destroyer and the flagship of Admiral Teren Rogriss's Anti-Zsinj Task Force. It housed the 181st Imperial Fighter Group and was sent to Adumar to open negotiations with the Adumari.
After Adumar decided to join the New Republic, the Agonizer was ordered to subjugate the planet. The New Republic sent a defensive fleet to drive the Imperials off, and the Agonizer took heavy damage during the battle, but managed to escape.