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(AP) — Home for a Southeast Texas family is still an old school bus with no engine and no front wheels.
But child welfare officials are delighted with the commitment the parents have shown since their two young kids were discovered living there virtually unsupervised almost a year ago while their father and mother were in federal prison.
Child Protective Services officials are expected to recommend a judge dismiss the welfare agency's case against Mark and Sherrie Shorten in court Tuesday, allowing the couple to regain full custody of their 12-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son.
"That's what I've been targeting all along," Mark Shorten said.
The children are in school and the parents have complied with CPS care plans, evaluations and therapy, agency spokeswoman Gwen Carter said.
"They're doing really well and the family is doing really well," she said. "The staff is very proud of them."
Last March, a postal worker, after repeatedly spotting two disheveled children in the Montgomery County neighborhood about 35 miles northeast of Houston, became concerned and notified authorities. Welfare officials quickly arrived and placed the kids in foster care while media coverage led with images of the outwardly dilapidated bus on a trash-littered lot.
Carter said officials are accustomed to poor families living in tough conditions and while it's not illegal to live in a bus, "sadly, that was the sensational part, the condition of their living environment and they were left there all day."
Despite its worn appearance, the bus inside had been renovated, furnished, had hot and cold water and a bathroom, and was air-conditioned.
"Let's be blunt," Mark Shorten said. "Once I saw pictures on the news and read the full story, I was glad somebody pulled my children out of that mess. Both of them suffered through that mess."
"My main focus when I got home was getting my kids back home," Mark Shorten said. "And I did that. Life's as good as it's going to get at the moment but we're trying to make it better."more


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We study a decentralized control problem of discrete event systems with communication. We first give a general automata-theoretic formalism that enables us to handle various types of communication, including delay. The decentralized control problem is shown to be undecidable under this formalism. Next we propose a semi-decision procedure for computing finite-state controllers to achieve a given specification in the sense of bisimilarity between the controlled system and a given specification. Using this procedure, we prove decidability of the problem for two special cases, one is the case in which the communication behavior is given as k -bounded-delay communication, and the other is the case in which any cycle in the state transition diagram of the system contains an event observable by all controllers. We also show a method for optimizing controllers based on a graph problem.


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BACKGROUND: Children's interstitial lung diseases (chILD) cover many rare entities, frequently not diagnosed or studied in detail. There is a great need for specialised advice and for internationally agreed subclassification of entities collected in a register.Our objective was to implement an international management platform with independent multidisciplinary review of cases at presentation for long-term follow-up and to test if this would allow for more accurate diagnosis. Also, quality and reproducibility of a diagnostic subclassification system were assessed using a collection of 25 complex chILD cases.
METHODS: A web-based chILD management platform with a registry and biobank was successfully designed and implemented.
RESULTS: Over a 3-year period, 575 patients were included for observation spanning a wide spectrum of chILD. In 346 patients, multidisciplinary reviews were completed by teams at five international sites (Munich 51%, London 12%, Hannover 31%, Ankara 1% and Paris 5%). In 13%, the diagnosis reached by the referring team was not confirmed by peer review. Among these, the diagnosis initially given was wrong (27%), imprecise (50%) or significant information was added (23%).The ability of nine expert clinicians to subcategorise the final diagnosis into the chILD-EU register classification had an overall exact inter-rater agreement of 59% on first assessment and after training, 64%. Only 10% of the 'wrong' answers resulted in allocation to an incorrect category. Subcategorisation proved useful but training is needed for optimal implementation.
CONCLUSIONS: We have shown that chILD-EU has generated a platform to help the clinical assessment of chILD.
TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: Results, NCT02852928.
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Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lessened its stake in shares of Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:BHE) by 0.5% in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 2,864,895 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 14,013 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned 0.08% of Benchmark Electronics worth $81,535,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Point72 Hong Kong Ltd grew its holdings in Benchmark Electronics by 109.9% during the first quarter. Point72 Hong Kong Ltd now owns 2,895 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $90,000 after purchasing an additional 1,516 shares during the period. Heritage Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Benchmark Electronics by 60.3% in the second quarter. Heritage Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,157 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $90,000 after acquiring an additional 1,187 shares in the last quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors lifted its position in shares of Benchmark Electronics by 5,505.7% in the first quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 3,924 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $122,000 after acquiring an additional 3,854 shares in the last quarter. Rehmann Capital Advisory Group purchased a new position in shares of Benchmark Electronics in the first quarter valued at about $216,000. Finally, Duality Advisers LP purchased a new position in shares of Benchmark Electronics in the second quarter valued at about $222,000. 93.63% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
BHE has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Sidoti upgraded Benchmark Electronics from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price objective for the company from $32.00 to $35.00 in a research report on Thursday, July 29th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $35.00 target price on shares of Benchmark Electronics in a research report on Monday, August 2nd. Finally, TheStreet upgraded Benchmark Electronics from a “c+” rating to a “b-” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 5th.
Benchmark Electronics (NYSE:BHE) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 27th. The technology company reported $0.27 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.26 by $0.01. Benchmark Electronics had a return on equity of 4.26% and a net margin of 1.38%. The firm had revenue of $544.66 million for the quarter.
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 14th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 30th will be issued a dividend of $0.165 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 29th. This represents a $0.66 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.55%. Benchmark Electronics’s dividend payout ratio is presently 69.47%.
In other Benchmark Electronics news, CFO Roop Kalyan Lakkaraju bought 1,800 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 3rd. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $26.37 per share, for a total transaction of $47,466.00. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO Jeff Benck acquired 1,900 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 6th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $26.50 per share, for a total transaction of $50,350.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer now owns 222,216 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,888,724. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. In the last quarter, insiders have bought 7,584 shares of company stock valued at $197,790. Company insiders own 1.40% of the company’s stock.
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Trailing by 13 points with a little more than two minutes left in the first half, Greensburg Salem figured it would take a lot to get back into the game, let alone win.
Those needed elements included a patient offense, steady defense, and a little luck.
Greensburg Salem got all three, and a victory to boot, as the Golden Lions scored 20 unanswered points en route to a 27-20 victory at Uniontown.
Tied at 20-20 with about a minute left in the third quarter, Greensburg Salem got a double dose of good luck, leading to the game-winning score.
First, Uniontown punter Nathan Fike uncorked a 13-yard punt, giving Greensburg Salem possession at the Uniontown 35.
Seven plays later, on second and goal at the six, fullback Cory Bush took a hand-off and rumbled toward a possible touchdown before fumbling. Uniontown’s Billy McLee took possession and tried to start running, but he quickly fumbled, and Greensburg Salem quarterback Anthony Manley jumped on the loose ball giving the Lions a first down at the Uniontown 12.
Four plays later, Brandon Sticca scored from a yard out for the decisive score.
“What an exciting game,” Greensburg Salem coach George Kemerer stated. “Pretty typical for a Greensburg-Uniontown game,” noting that the previous two matchups were decided by two and three points.
Uniontown (3-2, 2-1 Keystone Conference) didn’t go away without a fight. Uniontown took over at its own 18 with seven minutes to play and marched to the Greensburg Salem 13 with a little more than a minute to play. However, a 3-yard loss by McLee on first down, a sack by Patrick Hutchinson on second down and a pair of incompletions sealed the victory for Greensburg Salem.
“We refer to third and fourth down as the ‘money downs’, and our guys made enough plays on those downs to win,” Kemerer said.
Uniontown had a prolific night of offense, totalling 343 yards of offense, and amassing 19 first downs. McLee rushed for a game-high 153 yards on 20 carries, and quarterback Ryan Guthrie threw for 122 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 31 more. Junior Mays also caught five passes for 107 yards and two touchdowns.
“McLee really stepped it up tonight, and Guthrie did a fine job,” Uniontown coach John Fortugna said. “We just made too many mistakes on defense.”
Uniontown travels to Mount Pleasant (2-3, 1-1) next Friday, hoping to stay in the conference race.
For the Lions, Sticca rushed for 144 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries, and Manley was an 6 of 10 passing for 44 yards.
With the victory, Greensburg Salem (3-2, 2-0) set up a first-place showdown in the conference next Friday at home against Belle Vernon Area (3-2, 3-0).
“We want to enjoy this victory as much as we can right now, but we’ll get ready for Belle Vernon starting Monday,” Kemerer said.


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The 21st annual Preservation Achievement Awards event was held virtually due to the pandemic. Attendees were able to join from the comfort of their home to hear about all of the inspiring preservation projects and people involved in preservation!
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There were several special recognition awards for contributions to historic preservation by a person or organization given out, including:
The awards also included a special tribute to the City of Dallas Park & Recreation Department for all that they have done to preserve Dallas’ historic parks and the historic features within them. The Department has received more Preservation Achievement Honor Awards than any other organization in the city and we applaud their list of stellar projects.
Past honorees have included Merriman Anderson Architects, Downtown Dallas Inc., the City of Dallas, Sixth Floor Museum, Bishop Arts District, Swiss Avenue Historic District, Meadows Foundation and Matthews Southwest. You can view past Honoree tribute videos, award recipients and photograph slideshows here.


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Impossible Music Session 1: The Plastic Wave featuring Cruel Black Dove
The Impossible Music Sessions feature the artists who cannot appear and the music they are not free to make. In this inaugural Session, Brooklyn-based electronic rockers Cruel Black Dove interpret the music of the illegal Iranian band The Plastic Wave, who will appear via remote from Tehran. The concert will be bollowed by a release party for Listen to the Banned (Grappa Records), compiled by Deeyah for Freemuse.
The Impossible Music Sessions are sponsored by Freemuse: The World Forum on Music and Censorship, Center for Inquiry | New York City, and Sound Liberation Front.
THE PLASTIC WAVE is an underground electronic rock band in Tehran. The band was formed in summer 2008 by Saeid Nadjafi (Natch) and Maral, who met while performing at N!, the largest underground rock concert ever in Iran. The authorities arrested 230 audience members and performers, who were suspected of satanism and immoral behavior. Natch and Maral were held for days in prison, where they were interrogated and threatened. "Western" music is heavily restricted by the regime; women are prohibited from solo singing in front of audiences that include men. In Autumn 2008, The Plastic Wave released their self-produced debut album [RE]action, featuring guitars by Shayan Amini, who subsequently joined the band. In 2009, The Plastic Wave were accepted to the prestigious SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas--as reported by The Guardian UK--but were unable to obtain visas to travel.
CRUEL BLACK DOVE is a Brooklyn-based electronic rock bank formed in 2007 by Alan Veucasovic, Shirley Ho, Jonathan Nanberg, and Anastasia Dimou. In the words of one reviewer, their 2008 self-released debut EP, Full Powers, "slithered around our eardrums with a sheen and polish that added a vast depth to their rich, dark sound. . . . sultry songs that straddle the worlds of artists ranging from Curve to PJ Harvey." Limewire has called Cruel Black Dove "a force of their own, full to the brim with infectious sound and fury." In January 2010, Cruel Black Dove released their new EP, The Myth And The Sum.


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In the last decades, there has been a concerted effort to find alternate acceleration mechanisms that can provide very high gradients. Such mechanisms could also be employed to build compact, inexpensive, and powerful accelerators; which could be used in a verity of fields from university research and medical industry to defense and security applications. Those mechanisms are often based on either dielectric laser acceleration or laser wakefield acceleration techniques; which would greatly benefit from mid-IR (2-5) ultrafast high peak power laser systems. There are a number of commercially available ultrafast high peak power laser systems but they operate in near-IR/visible range. On the other hand, there exist mid-IR lasers but they are not nearly as fast as it is required. A reliable ultrafast mid-IR laser system could have broad application in medicine, research, defense, security, material science and spectroscopy. The approach of this proposed project is to design a novel Mid-IR Laser System (MIRLS) based on optical parametric chirped-pulse amplification (OPCPA). OPCPA is a technique ideally suited for production of ultrashort laser pulses at the center wavelength of 2-5 m. Some of the key features of OPCPA are the wavelength agility, broad spectral bandwidth and negligible thermal load. In the Phase I project, the MIRLS will be designed and simulated. The goal will be to prepare for Phase II, in which we will build the system prototype, and test it in an accelerator facility.Commercial Applications and Other Benefits: If the project is successful, the MIRLS could be employed at a number of accelerator facilities such as SLAC. In addition, there are a number of promising commercial applications, such as medical and bio companies. The MIRLS technique is also attractive for use in a number of applications that require mid-IR laser sources, such as advanced gas spectroscopy and material science as well as defense industry and security.
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The study of ancient DNA extraction from plants provides an intriguing glimpse into the evolutionary history of plant species. This technique has been instrumental in uncovering the genetic secrets hidden in the remains of ancient flora, revealing fascinating insights into their adaptation strategies, ecological roles, and interactions with other organisms.
Extracting and studying ancient DNA from plants is a relatively new field of research, yet it holds immense potential. It aids in understanding how plants have evolved over time, their response to climate change, and their relationship with human societies. The information gleaned from these studies can also provide valuable clues for modern-day crop improvement and conservation efforts.
Despite the potential rewards, extracting ancient DNA from plants is not without challenges. The process requires highly specialized techniques to prevent contamination and degradation. Furthermore, the age and preservation condition of the plant material can significantly affect the quality and quantity of the DNA obtained. Consequently, researchers are continually refining methods to optimize the extraction and analysis of ancient plant DNA.
The process of ancient DNA extraction from plants typically involves several steps. First, the plant material is carefully cleaned and ground into a fine powder. Next, chemical solutions are used to break down the cell walls and release the DNA. The DNA is then purified and sequenced for analysis. Various techniques, such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), are used to amplify and read the DNA sequences.
Several groundbreaking studies have utilized ancient DNA extraction from plants to unearth fascinating insights. For instance, ancient DNA analysis of barley grains from archaeological sites in the Fertile Crescent has shed light on early agricultural practices and crop domestication. Similarly, DNA extracted from ancient maize cobs has provided clues about the plant's migration and adaptation across the Americas.
In conclusion, the field of ancient DNA extraction from plants is an exciting frontier in botanical and archaeological research. Despite the challenges, the potential rewards are immense, offering unprecedented insights into plant evolution, ecology, and human-plant interactions throughout history.
Looking ahead, the field of ancient DNA extraction from plants is poised for significant advancements. With the advent of new technologies and methodological improvements, researchers will be able to extract and analyze ancient plant DNA with greater precision and efficiency. This will open up new avenues for understanding plant evolution, biodiversity, and climate change responses.
The insights gained from ancient DNA extraction from plants can have profound implications for modern agriculture. By studying the genetic traits of ancient crops, scientists can identify beneficial genes that can be reintroduced into modern varieties to enhance their resilience against pests, diseases, and climate change. This could play a critical role in ensuring food security in the face of growing environmental challenges.
The success of ancient DNA extraction from plants studies often hinges on interdisciplinary collaboration. Archaeologists, botanists, geneticists, and bioinformaticians need to work together to overcome the complex challenges associated with ancient DNA research. By pooling their expertise, these professionals can unlock the rich historical and biological information encoded in ancient plant genomes.
In summary, ancient DNA extraction from plants is a dynamic and promising field of research. As technology continues to evolve, we can expect to uncover even more fascinating insights into the history of our planet's flora. These findings will not only enrich our understanding of the past but also guide our efforts to safeguard and sustain plant diversity in the future.
Research in ancient DNA extraction from plants can also provide valuable insights into past climate changes and their impact on plant communities. By analyzing the genetic material of ancient plants, scientists can reconstruct past climates and predict how current plant species may respond to future climate change scenarios. This information is crucial for developing effective strategies for biodiversity conservation in a changing climate.
While the scientific benefits of ancient DNA extraction from plants are undeniable, it's also important to consider the ethical implications. Care must be taken to respect the cultural significance of archaeological sites and to ensure that the extraction process does not cause unnecessary damage to irreplaceable plant remains. Additionally, the sharing and use of genetic data should be conducted with transparency and respect for privacy and intellectual property rights.
In the end, ancient DNA extraction from plants represents a powerful tool for unraveling the mysteries of our planet's botanical past. As we continue to refine our techniques and broaden our understanding, we can look forward to many more exciting discoveries in this fascinating field of research. The knowledge gained will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications, from enhancing our understanding of evolution and biodiversity to informing agricultural practices and climate change mitigation strategies.
Another intriguing aspect of ancient DNA extraction from plants lies in its potential impact on medicine. Many modern pharmaceuticals are derived from plant compounds, and the genetic information locked in ancient plant DNA could lead to the discovery of new medicinal properties or the improvement of existing drugs. This could pave the way for innovative treatments and breakthroughs in medical research.
The study of ancient DNA extraction from plants can also serve as a powerful educational tool. It provides a tangible link to our past, sparking interest and curiosity about history, biology, and environmental science among students. By incorporating this field of study into educational curricula, we can inspire the next generation of scientists and researchers.
Indeed, the field of ancient DNA extraction from plants is rich with promise and potential. As we continue to delve into the secrets of ancient plant genomes, we stand to gain not just a deeper understanding of our botanical past, but also a clearer vision for our future. Whether it's improving agricultural resilience, combating climate change, advancing medicine, or inspiring young minds, the possibilities are as diverse and vibrant as the plant kingdom itself.

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The Partner (Paperback)
They watched Danilo Silva for days before they finally grabbed him. He was living alone, a quiet life on a shady street in Brazil; a simple life in a modest home, certainly not one of luxury. Certainly no evidence of the fortune they thought he had stolen. He was much thinner and his face had been altered. He spoke a different language, and spoke it very well.But Danilo had a past with many chapters. Four years earlier he had been Patrick Lanigan, a young partner in a prominent Biloxi law firm. He had a pretty wife, a new daughter, and a bright future. Then one cold winter night Patrick was trapped in a burning car and died a horrible death. When he was buried his casket held nothing more than his ashes.From a short distance away, Patrick watched his own burial. Then he fled. Six weeks later, a fortune was stolen from his ex-law firm's offshore account. And Patrick fled some more.But they found him. From the Hardcover edition.
About the Author
John Grisham is the author of Skipping Christmas, The Summons, A Painted House, The Brethren, The Testament, The Street Lawyer, The Partner, The Runaway Jury, The Rainmaker, The Chamber, The Client, The Pelican Brief, The Firm, and A Time to Kill. He lives with his family in Mississippi and Virginia. From the Paperback edition.
#1 New York Times bestseller!
First time in paperback!
"One terrific book--smart, fast, stingingly satiric, and almost criminally entertaining."
"An irresistible read...packed with surprises."
"Brilliant...John Grisham may well be the best American storyteller writing today."
--The Philadelphia Inquirer
A Main Selection of the Literary Guild and the Doubleday Book Club
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Mr Men & Little Miss 'Mr Perfect' mini figure
Mr Men and Little Miss mini figure collection. These miniature beauties are approx 2" tall and full of colourful fun.
The Mr Man to be envious of. He's perfect in every way. Mary Poppins even sang a song about him.
Each book in the original Mr. Men and Little Miss series introduced a different title character and his/her single dominant personality to convey a simple moral lesson. Moral lessons are something to be cherished. Congratulations, Mr Hargreaves, that's not a bad legacy to leave us with.
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Why don't you just tell me the name of the movie?
It’s not that we dislike Bella, but her saga boils down to a (literally) undying love story, and Katniss’ journey is just so much more. Take a look at why “The Girl on Fire” is in a league of her own.
Here at the GQ tumblr—and at GQ.com, and in GQ Magazine—we’ve been on the record about our Jennifer Lawrence addiction for a long, long time. (OK, since 2010.) Now that she’s less than a weekend away from being a global mega-duper-superstar, we wanted to share the beautiful photos we took of her way back when. Enjoy. And click here to see a bunch more. Oh, and go see The Hunger Games. It rocks.


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The Film Society of Lincoln Center, the nonprofit that presents the New York Film Festival every year, and the Locarno International Film Festival will launch a U.S. edition of Locarno’s Industry Academy International in New York this spring.
The four-day program of training and networking — aimed at cultivating up-and-coming execs in distribution, sales, exhibition and programming — will be modeled on the Industry Academy program that Swiss festival Locarno has hosted at its own festival as well as in Mexico and in Brazil. The initiative in New York and its lineup of workshops, discussions and panels will focus specifically on raising diversity in the film industry, an issue that’s become a major topic of concern in Hollywood.
With six participants drawn from the fields of global sales, marketing, distribution, exhibition and programming, the New York version of the Industry Academy will run concurrently with New Directors/New Films, the annual festival (presented by FSLC and the Museum of Modern Art) showcasing first or second films from emerging filmmakers. The first eight titles of the 2016 ND/NF slate were recently announced, with international offerings such as Zhao Liang’s “Behemoth” and Raam Reddy’s “Thithi” on the roster.
With participants still to be selected, New York’s Industry Academy runs March 20-23 at the Film Society, located on the Lincoln Center campus on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.


She represented France in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with her masterpiece ‘Voilà’. On Friday 9 July, Barbara Pravi released her newest single ‘l’homme et l’oiseau’. Have a listen and enjoy.
France back on the Eurovision map
About two months ago, Barbara Pravi achieved France’s highest number of points ever in the contest and gave her country the best result since Amina in 1991. France was already getting back on track, and with another massively good result, they set themselves back on the map for sure. After the contest was finished, the singer immediately continued releasing new music to spoil her fans with. Aren’t we blessed? In the past few days, Barbara has been teasing us for her new song. On Friday 9 July ‘l’homme et l’oiseau’ got released into the world.
Listen to ‘l’homme et l’oiseau here
11 minute music video
As Barbara released her new song, she also uploaded a joint music video on YouTube. The video lasts 11 minutes and shows a small part of Voila, and then the video continues with ‘l’homme et l’oiseau’. Check it out and enjoy the French elegance and the way Barbara turns songs into true pieces of art.
Interested in attending one of Barbara’s concerts? She revealed a list of concert dates on her Instagram feed. So far, she planned concerts in France, but also Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Barbara Pravi in the Eurovision Song Contest
Back in January 2021, Barbara made everyone speechless with her ‘Voilà’ and won the French national final. Her song turned out to be one of the hot favourites to win Eurovision 2021. In the grand final, she delivered a stunning performance. Both the jury and the public have richly rewarded her for that. She finished second with the juries and third with the televoting, which made her finish in second place right behind winner Italy.
Stay up to date with song releases from your favourite Eurovision/national final artists! You can follow our list on Spotify which we update on regular basis.
What do you think about Voilà’s successor? Let us know! Stay up to date by following @ESCXTRA on Twitter, @escxtra on Instagram and liking our Facebook page for the latest updates! As well as subscribing to our YouTube channel. Where you can watch our reactions to the news in the upcoming months. You can also follow our Spotify for more music from your favourite acts!


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Most cat lovers enjoy scouring the internet for the latest photos and videos showing people's felines up to some hilarious antics or simply looking cute. There are even Facebook groups dedicated to appreciating fine felines.
There is something else that makes it special. Not only does it bring people together with an appreciation of chunkier cats, but it’s also where love can blossom.
Anna Hosey and Adam Lawrence are both big fans of big cats. Members of the THIS CAT IS C H O N K Y Facebook group, the pair travelled 4,000 miles to meet up after Anna commented on a photo Adam had posted in the group of himself with his friend's cat.
Adam, from London, posted two photos of himself with an extremely fluffy (and cute) cat.
Anna from Chicago couldn't resist commenting on the photos, saying “Both v v cute.”
And this proved to be the start of a blossoming romance.
Anna told Metro.co.uk: “I had just recently joined the group and immediately noticed Adam, so I made a comment in regards to how cute him and the cat both were.
"Adam sent me a private message after I had made the comment and we immediately hit it off based off our massive similarities in music taste and learned we had much more in common after that.”
Over the next few months, Adam and Anna would regularly chat on the phone or via video calls most days.
Both felt that there was something special growing between them so Adam took the plunge and decided to travel 4,000 miles to meet Anna and of course her own adorable ‘chonky’ cat called Kidden.
“We were wildly curious on what would happen if we saw one another in person,” Anna says. “We both felt things had become romantic via phone and wanted to know if it would be the same.”
Fortunately, when the pair met in person, neither was disappointed.
“Meeting in real life was surreal. But also, very natural, like we weren’t strangers at all and there was no awkwardness involved. It was all so… simple.”
Approved by Kidden
Of course, Adam needed to get the approval of Kidden too. But thankfully, Anna's feline friend quickly took to Adam.
“They took a shine to each other from the get off,” Anna said.
“Kidden normally doesn't immediately interact with others, but this time it was not the case. Those two together has been a lovely sight to see!”
While Anna and Adam say they are “somewhere between dating and a relationship”, Anna is hoping to visit London soon to see Adam and see how their romance blossoms.
Start of something special
Anna shared her story on the THIS CAT IS C H O N K Y group, posting: “I really never thought I would meet a cute boy from commenting on one of his posts on This Cat is Chonky… But it totally happened, here we are after Adam travelled 4,000 miles to the USA from London to meet Kidden and I."
“I speak for both of us that we are so glad he did.”

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Series: Intergalactic Enosis: The Pyxis System
Lyra is tasked with a recon mission that will take her to space. It's the opportunity of a lifetime, but it comes at a steep price.
Leaving her best friend and soulmate behind isn't easy, especially when there's a chance the extraterrestrial enemy their alien allies warned them about is real.
When the threat proves to be real, things take a turn for the worse, and she resigns herself to the possibility of never making it back. But she never expected two colorful aliens to swoop in and save her from doom...nor was she prepared for them to follow her back to Earth and lay a claim on both her and her husband.
But how can a relationship between them possibly work, when four is two too many?
Healed Warriors, book 5 in the Intergalactic Enosis: The Pyxis System series, is a science fiction alien warrior why choose romance featuring a human female and three males—two aliens, one human—that are determined to claim their fated mate. No M/M. No cheating. Broken Warriors is the first part of a duet and ends in a cliffhanger. Healed Warriors, the second part of the duet, ends in a happily ever after!
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No matter what your relationship with your mother was, she now looks out for you and guides you.
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on August 21, 2020. It has since been updated.
Your mother wants you to know that she is okay. She is happy and at peace. No matter how hard her life was here on earth, she is now in infinite bliss and divine light. Where she is now, there is no misery, physical pain, or ailments, and she is free and content. She wants you to know that life is a full circle, and even if you don't understand why certain things happened to her the way they did, she now knows there is a divine purpose for everything. She wishes you could know the joy and peace she experiences in the plane where is no time. Eternal bliss is all there is.
She wants you to know you are enough just as you are.You are beautiful, capable, smart, and loving, and she is proud of you. Even if you had a difficult or unloving relationship with her when she was around, she now sees you in your truth. She is sorry that she didn't know to love you better. But now that she is beyond the shackles of her mind, she can see that you are everything she looks for in her daughter and she wants you to know that you are loved completely. Your smile and happiness make her happy.
Although she is surrounded by light and peace, she still is your mom. She can sense your pain and your longing for guidance, especially in those vulnerable moments of your life. She wants you to know your heart and her heart are still connected and death can never come in between both of your souls. She hears you when you talk to her. She understands your ache and sadness when you go through life without her. She can see your tears and wants you to know you are never alone. Her blessings and guidance is ever-present in your life, especially in moments you feel lonely. Trust your intuition and believe the inner voice that guides you. It could be your mom's love guiding you from within.
Never underestimate your self-worth. Everyone doubts' their capabilities at times. But remember that you survived the hardest of times and came out stronger than ever. She wants you to always remember that there is no love without respect. She wants you to remember that you are her daughter, and you should put yourself first without feeling guilty about it. If you are not sure of an unhappy relationship, listen to your heart. Is it worth losing your self-respect and freedom over? Does the person truly care for you and respect you for who you are? Do not lose yourself for anyone. Do not shrink your glory just to match other's narrow expectations of you.
You may not understand many things in life. You could have questions about your mom, your childhood, your current relationships, and how people end up in situations and places that weren't expected. You might have questions about life, death, purpose of this whole journey, about raising kids, about good people struggling and bad ones getting away with being selfish. But she wants you to know that you are in the right place at the right time.
Whether you are a mom, single parent, single with a busy career, or at a time in your life where other priorities have taken over your time, she wants you to take care of yourself—body, mind, and heart. Put your health first. Although you grew into an adult and might have had differences with your mom, she made sure to feed you nutritious food and took great care to nourish your body. Eat wholesome, healthy, and happy food. Do not feel guilty or punish yourself for having your favorite dish. Balance is the key. Get yourself checked on time for all medical conditions at appropriate times. Make time for something that makes you feel happy and relaxed. You might be thinking about your kids, but for your mom, you are her kid. And she would rather see you rested, relaxed, and healthy.
You may not believe in afterlife or reincarnation. You may or may not have certain religious beliefs. But know that she is watching out for you at every step. And she wants you to know that you both will meet again, and it will be a happy reunion when your souls meet once again.
Disclaimer: This article is based on insights from different sources. The views expressed here are those of the writer.

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- 1. WHAT YOU KEEP HIDDEN FROM OTHERSIS WHAT CAUSES PEOPLE TO FRIEND YOU.IT BECOMES ADDICTIVE.By Jyothi KiranDigital Anthropologistwww.peppersquare.com
2. Why users seek the anonymouslimelight & how you can exploit the busylandscape to your business advantageAnonymity in social media sites continuesto thrive and sharing experiencesoccupies a big chunk of social medianetworks where it results in therapy forsome, power for others, and anopportunity for businesses to takeadvantage of. Social media trendsindicate that the market is expected toburst at the seams with activity in 2010. 3. THERAPYThey pour their hearts out in anonymous voices but are heard sympathetically. Theyconfess about their sexless lives, infidelity, loneliness, depression, helplessness, and alsoabout where they derive their inspiration from. The freedom to speak anonymously is agreat advantage says Mello, a member of Experience Project, a network that promotesanonymity, in socialmediabiz. Those bottled up feelings that get expressed anonymouslyon the social network sites become the currency for relationships. What you keep hiddenfrom others is what causes people to friend you, says Mello, It becomes addictive. TheExperience Project reported 3.5 million users as of November 2009.People genuinely need a channel to express their thoughts instead of carrying it aroundwith them. Purging emotions and ideas anonymously is legitimately therapeutic andpresents a powerful opportunity for businesses. Writing in the Harvard Business Review,on the Six Social Media Trends for 2010, David Armano, Vice President at Edelman Digital,predicts, Your company will have a social media policy (and it might actually be enforced).Anonymous or not, these are real people, waiting to be addressed. 4. POWERAccording to a Forrester report released in January 2010 called Introducing the New SocialTechnographics a third of adults post at least once a week to social sites such as Facebookand Twitter; a quarter of adults publish a blog and upload video/audio they created; nearly60% maintain a profile on a social networking site; 70% read blogs, tweets and watch usergenerated video.Of all the social media networks, facebook seems to be the most popular where as Twitter isfor the tech savvy. According to facebook, there are 325 million users but many claim that thenumbers are a little exaggerated because as one user puts it, 20% at least of the profiles onfacebook are fictive used by scammers (that we set up a group to hunt) perverts and otheridiots that either have no idea what they are doing or just those who forgot their password.Anonymity is by choice. As an anonymous user succinctly puts it very often, our name is ouridentity and with it come pre-conceived notions about how we are supposed to think, act.Honesty is a by-product of anonymity! For the confessional, the screen offers privacy and isvery conducive to soul-baring! Thought about in a different way, it is the armor of the modestand meek.But not all of them bare their souls and honesty is the last thing on their mind. For them itsnot about soul-baring in privacy; it is about empowering their identities and playing games toreclaim the macho selves they seem to have lost in the urban haze of reality.An anonymous user says he has at least 20 online avatars and when the network fails, itamounts to a great deal of pressure that he feels lost, gets aggressive and ends up smokingjust to relieve the stress of not being connected. In a convoluted way, anonymity, the abilityto take on any avatar at will and play the role you want, offers power to users. 5. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIESSo theres the slice of social media landscape with people actively participating in it for avariety of reasons but admittedly very addictive users. How do we leverage this network offaceless users into revenue opportunities?Earlier, Internet users used social media for emailing, creating homepages and updating theirblogs. This has changed as users now gravitate towards services that offer the environmentof a social hub. They use social networks to sharing videos, photos, blog postings, theirshopping lists, current mood, their likes and dislikes, and to bolster their career and fordating. Hence, there are business opportunities to seize upon these websites where traffic isnot merely transaction oriented but driven by social and psychological needs.Understanding these demographics, and analyzing the trends and time spent on the kind ofcontent users are seeking opens up a large pool of opportunities for businesses to anticipateand address user needs. Social media today presents an opportunity to not just seed openplatform conversations with your brand and service, but also listen to what consumers haveto say about your business. They offer insights that previously took time, money and effort.Today, top line understanding is there for the picking. And for the really smart businesses, itis an opportunity to engage directly with consumers who are speaking their mind.Unfortunately, there are (as yet) no reliable metrics to measure the key outcomes of socialmedia: influence and engagement. But the way forward is to measure everything you can.This way you will be able to sift through the metrics that matter the most in your business orin achieving your goals which, as we know, is different for different businesses. Additionally,because of the vast diversity of social media and its changing relevance to differentbusinesses, there are no Must-Track Metrics and neither is there a prescribed process formeasurement. Engagement is proof of success, but how do you define engagement and howdo you track it? 6. Its understandably frustrating, but social media is too tantalizing an opportunity to miss. Ifengagement could be measured what would it be: number of minutes spent to read a tweet?Number of times a video was viewed? Number of comments left behind for a picture? Asmuch as we would like to believe that the truth is hidden somewhere behind those numbers,these methods are specious. Influence and engagement are too subtle a process to track.According to yourstory, a popular social media site, The words to watch this year will beprofessional validation and measurements if 90% of businesses are to transition frombeing busy with social media to being effective. How these two key facets will pan out is notimportant at the moment. It is however critical to recognize that social media is not the new,new thing anymore. It is normalized life. If your business is not looking at Social MediaOptimization within its marketing function, you are falling behind the curve.About pepper squareReady to take your business where you want it to gopepper square is a full service digital interactive services company offering interface design,content, e-commerce, technology, marketing and social media solutions that combinesmarket insights with creativity to deliver engaging experiences that will power your businessand help you succeed.Click here to connect with us .


Expanding more on the topic of Parametric Modeling, we’re excited to announce our upcoming course on Dynamo with Konrad K. Sobon! Dynamo is a visual programming extension for Autodesk Revit that allows you to sculpt geometry, explore design options, manipulate data, automate processes, and create links between multiple applications. Its graphical interface makes it easy to get familiar with the concepts of programming and it is intended to extend Building Information Modeling with the data and logic using this graphical algorithm editor.
Introducing Konrad K. Sobon
Konrad is a Project BIM Specialist for Grimshaw Architects, New York. He is also a member of Design Technology group at Grimshaw that developed a number of collaboration and design tools for architects. He specializes in Computation Design implementation on BIM projects and is an author of a number of project enhancing applications and workflows. He is the creator of Mantis Shrimp and Bumblebee plug-ins for Dynamo as well as the keeper of www.archi-lab.net – an online resource for technology curious architects.
The Dynamo interface
The main reasons to get familiar with Dynamo is to save time and increase accuracy. Besides doing formal explorations, Dynamo’s strongest aspect is the manipulating, organizing and managing of your building information. To give a quick example, the size of an office dictates how many desks can fit whitin that space. This will define the occupancy load and will determine which door type one might use based on building regulations. Let’s say if your occupancy load is bigger than a certain amount, a special type of door needs to be installed. Doing this manually, would take a long time, be a dull task and also would be prone to human error. By using Dynamo, we can automate this task, which saves you time and unnecessary errors.
The Dynamo interface
This course is an introductory course and will explain the very basics of Dynamo. At the end of this course you will be comfortable navigating the Dynamo world. You’ll be familiar with not just the software, the user interface, library, search menus etc., but you’ll have some good references to go to for questions you may have in the Dynamo community. The course is not only geared towards drilling technical knowledge into you, but also designed to show you the benefits of thinking and solving problems a certain way that might be new to you. Of course the technical know-how is fundamental, but so is acquiring the attitude towards automation and visual programming in our everyday workflows. This course will introduce you to the basics of Dynamo and will show you the benefits these tools can have in the daily practice of architecture, engineering and construction.
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CORPUS CHRISTI ICERAYS
Friday, December 12 at 7:05 P.M.
NAHL Game #328 • Home Game #17 • Season Series 1-1-1
American Bank Center • Corpus Christi, Texas
Radio: SportsJuice.com • Mobile: TuneIn Radio • In-Arena: 87.7 FM
Video: FASTHockey.com • Twitter: @goicerays
Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. with Countdown To Faceoff
Tonight’s Game: The IceRays head into their holiday break with one final game against the Amarillo Bulls tonight from the American Bank Center. After tonight’s game, the IceRays will play again 15 days from now toward the end of December.
Head-To-Head: The IceRays claimed their first win against the Bulls this season last night and move their record to 1-1-1 in the season series while also trailing 11-30-2 over the past five seasons. Before last night, the last IceRays win against the Bulls came on Feb. 26, 2013 in a 4-1 win at the American Bank Center.
Last Night: The IceRays powered with a thinned lineup to take down the Amarillo Bulls 8-4 from the American Bank Center. The IceRays outscored the Bulls 3-1 in each of the first two periods with Mason Krueger (2:14 1st; 3:20 2nd) leading the charge with two goals. The Bulls climbed back into the game in the third period to cut the lead to 6-4, but an empty net shorthanded goal from Tanner Lomsnes (16:51 3rd) and one final goal by Brad LeLievre (17:03 2nd; 18:39 3rd) finished off the Bulls. Luke Pickar claimed the win, saving 30 of 34 shots while the Bulls backup Jacob Weatherly earned the loss with a 22-save effort on 26 shots. Anton Martinsson started the game for Amarillo and turned aside five of eight shots in 7:39.
Lucky Sleven: Seven different IceRays recorded multi-point games for the largest combination of that category this season. Wes Michaud led the way with three points (one goal, two assists) with both Mason Krueger and Brad LeLievre registering two-goal nights. Anthony Cortese and Connor Kelly each tallied one goal and one assist, while Tyler Johnson and Nate Colwell recorded a pair on assists on both Krueger goals. Before tonight, the highest total of multi-point performers was on Oct. 30 with six players led the way in the team’s 7-4 win over the Wichita Falls Wildcats from the American Bank Center.
Shifting Gears: For the first time in six games, the IceRays recorded more shots than their season average, dropping 35 on Amarillo for the highest shot total against Amarillo this season. Since taking 28 shots on Nov. 22 in their 4-3 overtime win against the Odessa Jackalopes, the IceRays averaged 21.00 shots per game with only 2.00 goals per contest while going 1-4-0. In games where the IceRays outshoot their current season average, the team is 9-3-2 during the 2014-15 season.
Numero Uno: The IceRays broke a four-game power play streak after being shut out on their lone chance in the second period. Despite their result, the team is still ranked first in the NAHL for the fourth-straight game and fifth overall. Over their last five games, the IceRays are 7-for-23 (30.43%) with an extra skater on the ice.
All Good Things: Forward Ryan Cusin saw his team-leading nine-game point streak come to an end after going pointless in last night’s win. Over his nine game stretch, the Michigan native recorded 13 points (7+6=13) with two power play goals and five power play assists. He owns both the longest and second-longest point streaks this season.
Empty Feeling: The IceRays have played 16-straight games without a full lineup available to take the ice. The last time no player was missing due to suspension or injury was back on Oct. 11 against the Lone Star Brahmas in a 5-2 loss from the NYTEX Sports Center. In that span, three players have been suspended four times, six players have sustained injuries, one player missed due to an illness, and one is currently on international duty. Joe Chitwood returns to the lineup after his four-game suspension, but will be without at least Pierre Crinon to stretch the total to 17 games.
No Bull About It: With three points last night, Wes Michaud leads the IceRays with eight points (three goals, five assists) in three games against Amarillo, including one goal on the power play and four points on Oct. 24 in their 5-4 shootout loss. Two other players currently own point streaks against the Bulls: Logan Gestro (one goal, two assists) and Joe Chitwood (one power play goal, one assist).
Bull-ied: The Amarillo Bulls have been both hot and cold over the course of the season, especially in their recent stretch. Over their last five games, Will Harrison leads all skaters with five points (two goals, three assists) over his last five games despite being held off the scoreline last night. However, over his last ten games, he leads the team in points with eight (four goals, four assists). In addition, in 13 road contests this year, Charlie Combs and Brady Crabtree lead all skaters with six points (four goals, two assists). The Bulls carry a 2-4-0 record into their final game of this currently road trip.
South Division Standings:
1 – Topeka RoadRunners (19-6-3, 41 PTS)
2 – Wichita Falls Wildcats (18-5-0, 36 PTS)
3 – Lone Star Brahmas (17-6-1, 35 PTS)
4 – Corpus Christi IceRays (14-10-4, 32 PTS)
5 – Wenatchee Wild (12-10-5, 29 PTS)
6 – Rio Grande VAlley Killer Bees (9-13-4, 22 PTS)
7 – Amarillo Bulls (9-15-2, 20 PTS)
8 – Odessa Jackalopes (6-17-4, 16 PTS)
Next Game: The IceRays take a two-week holiday vacation and return to the American Bank Center on Saturday, December 27 against the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees for Game 5 of the South Texas Vo Tech Cup. Coverage beings at 6:50 p.m. with Countdown to Faceoff on SportsJuice.com, FASTHockey.com, and 87.7 FM in-arena. For tickets, go to www.Ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location, or purchase your tickets at the American Bank Center Box Office.


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Obama Supporters Enter GOP Campaign Office & Mace Employees– Including Elderly Women
More Hope and Change…
The Crazed Libs Went Into a GOP Office and Demanded Obama Signs
They wanted Obama bumper stickers, too.
Daniel Cason Meinecke, 29, and Cara Annice Hindman, 26, were arrested after their attack on GOP officials. (KXII 12)
** KXII News 12 has video.
Two deranged Obama supporters entered a Republican office in Galax, Virginia on Monday, started an altercation, were thrown out and came back in and maced the workers including elderly women.
The workers thought Meinecke had a gun.
Two people were arrested Monday afternoon after an altercation led to five Republican campaign workers being sprayed with Mace at their headquarters in Galax.
Galax Police Chief Rick Clark said officers were dispatched shortly before 1 p.m. to the Galax Republican headquarters on East Grayson Street when a caller reported someone had sprayed office workers with Mace.
Responding officers arrested Daniel Cason Meinecke, 29, and Cara Annis Hindman, 26, both of Galax.
Meinecke was charged with one count of misdemeanor assault, Hindman was charged with five counts of misdemeanor assault.
Galax Republican Chairman Mike Stevens said he was one of the volunteers sprayed. He said a man and woman came into the office and asked for campaign yard signs for the Democratic ticket of Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
After being told the Obama-Biden campaign office was up the street, Stevens said, the man said he was aware of that, but that he thought Democratic signs were being stolen and “stashed” at the Republican office.
Stevens told him that nobody there had stolen signs, not were they “stashing” any in the building.
A confrontation escalated and, Stevens said, the man began to use some four-letter words.
Stevens said there were older women in the office and he asked the couple to leave the building.
“With the ladies in the office, I said that was enough and asked them to leave,” he said. “I told them, if they had a problem with someone stealing their signs they needed to contact the police department.”
Stevens said the couple replied that they weren’t leaving, and that they didn’t have to.
“I kind of moved them towards the door and he lashed out at me,” Stevens said. “So I lashed out at him.”
No punches were thrown, but instead the two simply held each other at bay, according to Stevens.
Once outside, Stevens said, the woman sprayed Mace on him and another volunteer before turning back to the office and spraying inside the building.
“It was surreal in the fact that I’ve had people in the past couple months come in and ask for signs. But to have an altercation like that just seems strange.”
They were just following directions.

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Your rifle may like a different powder for the 130's than the 140's. Why not back off your load for the 140's a grain or two for the summer shooting, and when hunting season comes around go back to your cool weather load?
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Port Susak is situated in the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Croatia and is a popular destination for sailors and boat owners. This charming marina is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the stunning coastal views, as well as take advantage of the many facilities available. The marina has 40 berths and offers amenities such as a restaurant, bar, fuel dock, and WiFi. For those looking to explore further, there are plenty of sights and attractions to explore nearby. The nearby towns of Novalja and Mali Losinj are both full of interesting historical sites, while the nearby island of Pag is known for its stunning beaches and beautiful vistas. For the adventurous, there are plenty of opportunities for water sports, including kayaking, snorkeling, and boat trips. Port Susak offers something for everyone, and is a great place to enjoy the Croatian coastline in all its beauty.
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text: Throughout the month of April, I, Junkie Liz, entered a national contest to win a meet & greet with Sixx A.M. It was a 'biggest fan' contest and the winner was determined by how many points each contestant earned from watching videos, looking at pictures etc. With an army of friends, I battled back and forth until I secured the first place spot and from that point on, I never let go! I won passes for two, and so the Junkies were in! We arrived at 10am the morning of the concert to stand in line ALL day. After securing a spot up front, we had to leave our spots to go meet the band! It was worth it because Nikki, James and D.J. are some of our favorite musicians, not to mention extremely nice and humble! During the meet & greet, I had Nikki autograph my back and the next morning, it was permanently tattooed on me forever. My first one! The concert itself was absolutely fantastic. They played all of their hits, plus a lot of their new songs and every single person in the venue was singing every single word to every song! The band was on fire, having a great time, laughing and cutting up on stage the whole night. We came away with lots of guitar picks and a set list! I think we both agree that this whole Sixx A.M. experience ranks in our top 3 adventures!


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Here's HTC's new One X+ with its Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core CPU. Other improvements include 64GB of internal storage and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software. For more, check out our HTC One X+ hands-on. Despite its quad-core Tegra 3 processor and 64GB of internal storage, the HTC One X+ looks as thin as the One X. Here's a look at the HTC One X+ from the top. You can see its 3.5mm headphone jack and power button. Though the HTC One X+ has virtually the same 8-megapixel image sensor found in its predecessor, it does have a few new features. Along with the deep list of settings and shooting modes like HDR, burst, and panorama, the phone also now has a timer for self portraits.
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The Nokia Lumia 920, arguably Microsoft's flagship phone, made an appearance at AT&T's launch event. The Nokia Lumia 820 was on hand as well. It's less tricked out than the Lumia 920, lacks a PureView camera and sports a smaller screen. Even so, it will have removable back covers in various colors. The phone will also support wireless charging and NFC (near-field communication) technology. On back of Nokia's Lumia 920 is its PureView 8-megapixel camera, which the company claims is the best phone imaging system on the market.
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When Tesla first showed the Semi in November 2017, many critics doubted that the all-electric Class 8 heavy-duty truck could stick to the payload estimates when reaching production stage.
Fast forward to 2021, and it appears that the Tesla Semi’s payload will be comparable to a Class 8 diesel truck, according to the company’s Impact Report 2020.
There are two main reasons for that: Tesla has made significant advancements in battery technology since 2017, and US and EU regulators have since approved higher weight allowances for heavy-duty electric trucks.
Starting with the latter, Tesla’s Impact Report 2020 states that in the European Union, electric semi trucks are allowed to be 2 tonnes (4,400 lbs) heavier than diesel equivalents, while in the US the allowance is 0.9 tonnes (2,000 lbs).
“With both the US and EU having approved higher weight allowance for electric heavy-duty trucks, we expect the payload to be at least as high as it would be for a diesel truck.”
As for the battery tech, many analysts and experts estimated in 2017 that Tesla would need a 600 kWh to 1,000 kWh battery pack to produce the Semi’s 300-mile (483-km) and 500-mile (805-km) variants. Since a 600 kWh pack weighs about 8,000 pounds (3,629 kg), it would eat into payload as Class 8 trucks have a total weight capacity limit of 80,000 pounds (36,287 kg).
However, Tesla argues it has made notable advancements in battery tech since the Semi’s unveiling, including the introduction of the 4680 battery cells. Since these cells are lighter but have a higher energy density, they could reduce the Semi’s weight, therefore making higher payloads possible.
“When fully loaded, the Tesla Semi should be able to achieve over 500 miles of range, achieved through aerodynamics and highly efficient motors. This truck will be able to reach an efficiency of over 0.5 miles per kWh.”
In the report, Tesla also says it is in the process of developing a Megacharger network at trucking rest stops across the US and Europe where each Semi will be able to top up its range.


A Russian Su-24 fighter jet buzzes the USS Donald Cook, a guided-missile destroyer, on April 12 in the Baltic Sea. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Sipa USA/Newscom)
Matthew Rojansky, WPR: The Real Risk of Unintended U.S.-Russia Conflict
A war between Russia and the United States is more likely today than at any time since the worst years of the Cold War. This may sound implausible or exaggerated to policymakers, journalists and the wider public. Yet the fact remains that increasing deployments by both sides, coupled with severely constrained direct dialogue, mean that dangerous incidents will become far more likely and will be far harder to defuse and de-escalate.
At NATO’s recent summit in Warsaw, the alliance’s heads of state trumpeted their commitment to reassure its easternmost members. They plan to deploy four battalions—some 4,000 combat soldiers—to eastern Poland and the Baltic states, in close proximity to Russia’s historical capital, St. Petersburg, and its heavily militarized exclave of Kaliningrad, which is surrounded entirely by NATO member states and just 300 miles from Berlin. The U.S. component of this effort, dubbed the European Reassurance Initiative, amounts to nearly $4 billion and will support troop rotations, training missions and more exercises with regional U.S. allies and partners, including Georgia and Ukraine. Romania and Bulgaria, both NATO allies with significant Black Sea coastlines on Russia’s southern flank, have asked for a NATO naval force, while a U.S.-led European missile defense system will include interceptor batteries in both Poland and Romania.
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WNU Editor: Mechanisms are in place to avoid an escalation if an "incident" should occur. Unfortunately .... as we learned when Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet that strayed into their territory for a few seconds .... or when Russia bombed a based that is used by U.S. and U.K. special forces in Syria .... Report: Russia Deliberately Bombed An Outpost Near The Jordanian Border That Is Used By U.S. And British Special Forces (July 22, 2016) .... things can get out of hand.


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Located on a former Docklands in London, London City Airport is a public airport that served 3 million passengers in 2012. The London City Airport construction was first proposed in 1981, but it was not until 1986 when construction for the airport began. The first aircraft landed in May 1987, and the first commercial flights started later that same year.
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"The special interests are just chalking-up years of pay-off losses? Pardon me if I am NOT totally convinced."
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Texans are being told that "suddenly" the Trans-Texas Corridor (TTC), the proposed super-highway from Mexico through the U.S. and up to Canada, plans are over. Poof! Vanished!
Is this reality-based or just another ruse to push through the concept via another back-door?
Since George Bush was Texas governor special interests and legislators have been charting the TTC and toll roads throughout the state. Wealthy individuals and their companies have been providing selected elected officials with large campaign contributions so that pro-TTC and toll legislation was developed and approved through the Texas Legislature.
So after 10 years all those plans are being dropped and the special interests are just chalking-up years of pay-off losses?
Pardon me if I am NOT totally convinced.
It would NOT be the first time that politicians play politics with taxpayer lives and dollars.
So, we can accept unequivocally what we are being told, or we may continue to be cautiously alert and watchful as transportation committees and plans unfold during the 2009 Texas Legislative Session.
After all, our governor and legislators do not have good transportation track records re: doing what is in the best interests of Texas families.
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Bimonthly Regimen of High-Dose Leucovorin, Infusional 5-Fluorouracil, Epirubicin and Cisplatin (Modified ECF) as Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Resected Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Unek IT et al. – A de Gramont regimen in combination with cisplatin and epirubicin (modified ECF) regimen may be an effective and convenient treatment with tolerable toxicities for the adjuvant treatment of gastric cancer. It may provide an alternative regimen to the standard ECF when a continuous ambulatory infusion pump is not feasible or not preferred by the patient.Methods
- Forty-eight patients with curatively resected gastric cancer were treated.
- Each 2-week cycle consisted of epirubicin (50mg/m2), cisplatin (50mg/m2), 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) IV bolus (400mg/m2) and 5-FU IV (2,400mg/m2) over 46h plus leucovorin IV (400mg/m2) over 2h.
- Postoperative chemoradiotherapy was also administered to the patients when indicated.
- The authors retrospectively reviewed the patients who were treated with modified ECF.
- The median disease-free survival (DFS) was 40.7months and the 1-, 3- and 5-year DFS rates were 78.5, 55.7 and 44.6%, respectively.
- The most common grade 3–4 toxicities were hematological and gastrointestinal.


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Ben Carson Audited By IRS After He Gave Speech That “Offended” Obama
June 25, 2014 1:24pm PST
As Obama has beefed up big government, we, as Americans, have come to learn that the IRS is less of a financial agency and more the political sword of the current administration. Most recently it was discovered that after giving a riveting speech said to “offend” Obama, Ben Carson was miraculously and coincidentally audited by the IRS.
It was back in 2013, when Carson was asked to speak at the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast and delivered his scathing speech which detailed, “the several of Obama’s policy stances including high taxation, out of control spending, and Obamacare,” according to the Conservative Tribune.
About a half hour after the conclusion of his speech, Carson received a call from the White House that was completely shocking. Although he explains that the call wasn’t threatening or hostile in nature, there was a demand made for Carson to come forward with a public apology.
After politely declining however, it wasn’t long before Carson discovered that he was the target of an IRS audit. According to NewsMax:
“I don’t have any proof that he [Obama] was involved,” said Carson. “I will say that I got multiple warnings from all kinds of people that I was going to get audited, and I’d never been audited before and nothing had changed . . . except that I gave a speech.”
“Could it have been a coincidence?” he said. “I guess it could’ve been, but I’ve talked to a lot of other people who had the same coincidence.”
So what do you guys think – coincidence or just another example of Obama abusing the power of his office? Let us know in the comments below.
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But it's quite a different ASU team that arrives from Montgomery, Ala., to meet the Rebels, who are 1-0 after a 92-64 win against Arkansas-Little Rock in their season opener Friday night.
Gone are all five starters from last year's Hornets team. Only seven lettermen return.
ASU is coming off a 22-10 season and NCAA Tournament appearance a year ago, winning the SWAC with a 19-2 league record. It was the second straight conference title for the Hornets.
Coach Lewis Jackson's team earned a 98-83 exhibition win over Talladega College last week, led by Tramayne Moorer's 20 points and six rebounds and Sekani Milligen with 19 points.
There will obviously be some unknowns when Alabama State takes the court. Ole Miss head coach Andy Kennedy said his Rebels need to be ready to play, just like they were against the Trojans in the opener.
"I thought we guarded pretty well," he said. "Our ball pressure obviously really bothered them. As a result, other than a few breakdowns at the end of the game, I was really pleased with how we defended.
"We didn't rebound the ball from the perimeter like we should. One of the strengths of our team is that we do have size on our wing. We didn't rebound the ball as an indication of how big we are and athletic we are at the two and three spot. But overall I was pleased."
Lone senior DeAundre Cranston led Ole Miss against UALR with 21 points. Sophomore Murphy Holloway had 17 points and a team-high 10 rebounds.
Kennedy said the two new inside players - junior DeAngelo Riley and freshman Reginald Buckner - made their presence known Friday night.
"DeAngelo gave us some really good minutes," he said. "D-Lo had an opportunity to come in and do some good things. He's a skilled guy. He got on the glass for us a little bit. He had three assists, and that is out of a guy that plays interior for you. That's a good indication.
"Reg offensively you could tell he was making good strong moves but just wasn't finishing. He was a little anxious defensively. Four blocks in 14 minutes gives us a presence there that we just have not had."
The Rebels are 6-0 all-time against the Hornets with an average margin of victory of 18.3 points. Ole Miss has won all five games played in Oxford and the lone contest played in Montgomery.
In last year's contest, David Huertas led four Rebels in double figures with 25 points. Chris Warren had 16 points and Holloway added 15 in the UM win.
Ole Miss enters Monday's contest with a perfect 29-0 record against teams that currently comprise the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The Rebels have faced every SWAC school except Texas Southern, while having played Prairie View A&M and Alabama State the most times at six each.
Ole Miss is currently receiving votes in both the AP writers' poll and ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll. The last time the Rebels were ranked in the Top 25 in one of those two polls was Jan. 28, 2008, when they were No. 24 and 22, respectively.
Following Monday night's game against Alabama State, the Rebels travel to Puerto Rico for the O'Reilly Auto Parts Tipoff. Their first game is at 4 p.m. Thursday against the Indiana Hoosiers on ESPN2.
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