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Wow............. Anti-Chavez rally (hope he doesn't crush them)
Lots more pics here Brazilian Neocon's rough translation
From what I could see in the comments, this was a massive student demonstration against Chaves' so-called "constitutional reform". I am not very up to date in Venezuelan politics, but I think this reform is the one that would give him even more absolut powers and let him get re-elected forever...
The great majority of the commenters were congratulating the students for having the guts to stand up against the dictator. Some mentioned that it is very ironic how the chavistas' demonstrations are all openly supported by the government and the police, while the pro-democracy protests are always met with brutality and suppression of free speech on the hands of the regime's security apparatus.
I would not translate most of the comments, though, because they are basically very nasty slurs of a very graphic sexual nature slung between the few chavistas agitators infiltrated in that forum and the rest of the people - something very common among Latinos (I can say that because I am classified as one by most people...).
There was one phrase though that caught my attention... MALDITOS CHAVISTAS IRANIES
or, "Damn Iranian Chavistas!" in English... It shows how the people in Venezuela are not only aware of the infamous alliance between Chavez and Ahmadinejad, but are also fed up with it.
UPDATE: Cinnamon Stillwell: Hugo Chavez seems determined to disallow anyone to interfere with his naked grab for power by "reforming" the constitution of Venezuela. Does this look like a functioning democracy to you?

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We’ll take a look at how leasing a typical Ferrari vehicle compares to buying with a loan. Our vehicle will be the popular Ferrari California T, with a base MSRP of about $203,000. It’s a beautiful car — hardtop convertible with four seats and a twin-turbo V8 producing 553 HP and 7-speed auto transmission.
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News of Maine's Coast and Islands
The state is also uniquely situated because, unlike the port of Boston, Maine's major ports are directly connected to rail lines.
The Maine Department of Marine Resources has been awarded a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to improve the data used to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales.
The Penobscot Marine Museum, a history and arts museum with nationally-recognized collections, has named Karen E. Smith, as executive director.
Capt. Will McLean recalls sailing the 134-foot steel brigantine Corwith Cramer in 15-foot seas.
Proposals for South Portland’s Portland Street Pier, a long time overnight station for local fishermen, range from the modest—adding parking spaces and giving the place a facelift—to the ambitious,
Why banks and developers persist in financing and building projects in Miami is a mystery.
The state ferry service is concerned about a recent trend in which more emergency boat trips are made from the islands to the mainland, disrupting scheduled trips.
Given the talk on the wharves all year, it was no surprise to hear the official 2017 numbers on Maine’s lobster fishery—110.8 million pounds with a value of $433.8 million, down nearly 22 million pounds from 2016.
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EVERETT — What happened to the Port of Everett’s plan to turn land around 13th and 14th streets into a gleaming gem of urban renewal?
After a very bumpy road that stretches back to 2000, port officials are putting the final touches on a revised plan for the 65-acre waterfront site that will focus on creating jobs and opening the waterfront to the public. The plan is expected to be submitted to Everett city staff for review by July.
Upscale housing was the focus of a previous plan called the Port Gardner Wharf project. It, too, included commercial, retail and public open space.
“If we were going to build the Port Gardner Wharf, we could start today. But that was a gentrified version of the port,” said Terrie Battuello, the port’s chief of business development. “How many Pottery Barns do you need to go to on the weekend? You want go to a place that’s authentic.”
This time, the renamed Waterfront Place project will tap into the area’s maritime legacy, rather than pave it over, to create that authenticity. The goals have shifted from cashing in on a hot housing market to creating jobs, supporting boating and opening the waterfront to residents and visitors — part of the Port of Everett’s mission. Housing — mostly apartments and condos — is still part of the project but primarily to help pay for the rest of the work.
According to projections by Economic Alliance Snohomish County, the site could support between 1,550 and 2,250 new jobs. That includes 277 jobs that have already come to the site thanks to early improvements related to the project and already finished, such as Waterfront Center, a mixed-use building adjacent to the development area.
Trails, parks and other public spaces will make up about one-third of the land. That includes a two-acre park at the end of the pier and an esplanade for walkers, joggers and bikers encircling the site.
Officials are reconfiguring — rather than rewriting — the original plan. For example, the previous plan put housing at the center of the site. Now, port officials are considering putting more shops and less housing there. They also have reduced the space dedicated to commercial and retail uses and increased room for marine sales and services and a hotel.
The changes they are making will have to be cleared with city staff, and the larger plan alterations will go through a public review process and require the Everett City Council’s approval, said Allan Giffen, Everett’s planning and community development director.
Port officials aren’t trying to change things such as building heights and density. That would require a new and lengthy environmental review.
The plans which will be submitted to the city this summer will give a general outline of the work and specify some capital projects. Many details can’t be nailed down until later in the process, in part because they depend on input from private developers the port plans to partner with.
That is partially by necessity and partially by design.
The port wants the plan to be as flexible as possible so it can respond to market conditions, said Lisa Lefeber, a spokeswoman for the port.
Also, many specifics depend on input from the developers, Battuello said.
At this point, port officials can only say that between 340 and 660 housing units — apartments and condos — will be built.
One big variable affecting that number is parking. Garages take up less space than parking lots. The previous plan focused heavily on underground parking, but this time, the port is leaving both options on the table.
Port officials hope to start shopping for development partners later this year and to begin construction in 2015. That will be eight years after ground was broken on the Port Gardner Wharf project.
Work on the Waterfront Place project would proceed in four phases — each lasting between 15 and 24 months — over a total of seven to 10 years.
With so many details to be decided, there is no estimate for the total project cost. Port officials had estimated the Port Gardner Wharf plan would cost about $400 million.
Under the new project, the port will spend about $33 million on parks, trails, upgraded utilities and other improvements.
It has already spent about $83 million on various capital projects connected to the work, such as the Waterfront Center, environmental cleanup, a marina for bigger boats and a commercial area for marine businesses called the Craftsman District.
In the latest plans, the first phase will cover the site’s east side, adjacent to West Marine View Drive. Its main uses will be for retail and hospitality businesses. There will be some housing. It will be “the heart and soul of the project,” Battuello said.
The second phase will be to the west, at the site’s commercial center, which will include a transit stop.
The third phase will be to the west on the pier and will involve mostly housing.
The final section will cover the end of the pier, which juts out into the East Waterway. It will feature a two-acre waterfront park, a hotel and a high-end restaurant, she said.
The port will pick a private developer for each phase. That is different from the Port Gardner Wharf project, when the port tapped Everett Maritime, a subsidiary of a Chicago-based company, to be the master developer. The project stalled when Everett Maritime’s financing fell apart amidst the Great Recession. The company filed for bankruptcy protection in 2009.
This time, the port is keeping the role of master developer for itself.
Partnering with developers makes sense because they know “how to build projects better than the port,” Battuello said. But “the port wants to stay in the driver’s seat so the public gets the development it’s promised. If you turn it over to a private developer, you lose that control.”
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Port plan timeline
October 2000: The Port of Everett partners with the Maritime Trust Co. for a multimillion-dollar redevelopment of the North Marina area.
August 2002: The Everett Planning Commission is besieged by neighbors concerned about the project’s potential effect on views.
September 2006: The port approves a financial agreement with Maritime Trust, clearing the way to start on the first phase.
May 2007: The port and Maritime Trust break ground, promising “the finest development on Puget Sound.” Maritime reports 135 reservations for condos.
June 2007: Construction is delayed after a major financial backer pulls out.
May 2009: Everett Maritime, a subsidiary of Maritime Trust, files for bankruptcy protection.
September 2010: Port terminates contract with Maritime Trust and scraps the project.
June 2011: Port auctions off furniture from a model condo and other remnants of the Port Gardner Wharf project, including a golden shovel used at ground-breaking.
October 2011: Boaters, residents and business people provide recommendations on a new plan for the land.
February 2012: The port asks the public for feedback to help a planning team determine how to improve the Marina District Master Plan, which includes the land for the failed Port Gardner Wharf project.
June 2012: The port adopts a new development strategy for the project — eventually rebranding it the Waterfront Place project — that focuses more on jobs, boating and public access.
2013 to Spring 2014: Port staff flesh out the strategy and begin drafting development plans.
July 2014: The port expects to submit final development plans to Everett city staff for review.
2015: Target date for starting construction on the first phase.
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Microgreens vs sprouts. Which is better? If you’re ready to take your microgreens skills to the next level yet still wondering about the differences between these very different vegetable growth stages, you’ve come to the right spot. There are some misconceptions that microgreens and sprouts are the same. In reality, there are some critical differences between the two, the main one being how they grow.
Sprouts are self-sufficient, germinate in water, and can grow without soil or nutrients. However, microgreens require soil or an alternative growing medium, like coco coir, to develop while needing more nutrients and attention than sprouts throughout their growing cycle. In addition, microgreens are larger than sprouts and exhibit deeper flavor profiles.
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With both microgreens and sprouts offering numerous health benefits and flavors that can spice up your meals, it’s worth learning about their similarities and differences so you can grow them efficiently and consistently. Let’s compare microgreens and sprouts, so you know everything you need to get started.
- Save time by knowing the main differences and similarities between microgreens and sprouts so you know what to grow and how to grow it right.
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- Build your gardening skills by knowing which microgreens and sprouts are most nutritious so you can start growing them effectively from day one.
Microgreens vs Sprouts Comparison Chart
A key difference between microgreens and sprouts is when they are harvested. Depending upon the variety, microgreens reach maturity from 1 to 3 weeks after sowing and achieve a growth stage where their ‘true’ leaves emerge from the plant stem. Sprouts only take about a week or less to grow and are harvested when only the cotyledons, or seed leaves, are present. Therefore, while you can consume the entire shoot, seed, and root of the sprout, you should only eat the leaves and stems of your microgreens.
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|Typical Time Until Harvest||7-20 Days||3-5 Days|
|Required Growing Medium||Soil, Peat, Coco, Coir, Hydroponically||Water|
|Temperature Requirements||65 to 75 degrees F||70 to 85 degrees F|
|Main Nutrients||Nitrogen (N)|
|None – sprouts store nutrients in their seeds that are released into the water when germinating|
|Light Requirements||Plenty of sunlight for maximum growth potential||Dim, room, or no lighting necessary|
|Typical Growth Height||3 to 7 inches||1 to 3 inches|
|Appearance||Larger and leafy||Smaller and mainly stem with tiny leaves|
|Nutritional Content||Extremely nutrient-rich||Nutrient-rich but less than microgreens. Higher water content than microgreens but less fiber|
|How To Eat||Cut above the soil and root system. Rinse and eat raw.||All edible, including the seed but carries a risk of E.Coli, Salmonella, and Listeria.|
|Taste||Stronger flavors ranging from sweet all the way to spicy and peppery.||Crunchier due to the higher water content, but more subdued flavor|
|Varieties||100+ microgreen varieties||Fewer varieties than microgreens that are available to grow.|
What Are Microgreens And Sprouts
Microgreens are small, edible plants that generally take around 7 to 21 days to harvest, depending on the variety of vegetables or herbs you’re growing. Microgreens are the tiny counterparts of the same plants you’d grow in your backyard garden, only harvested much sooner. Sprouts are germinated seeds of mature vegetable plants as well but don’t need any soil or other growing medium to develop and are typically harvested in about one week.
Let’s take a closer look at microgreens and sprouts to help better understand both plants, their uses, and how you can start growing them in your home.
What Are Microgreens
Microgreens are young vegetable plants harvested after the cotyledon leaves have developed and just after the first set of true leaves have blossomed, usually around 1-3 weeks after planting.
Cotyledon leaves, also called seed leaves, appear at the initial germination stage of the plant. These initial seed leaves help supply the plant with the nutrition it needs and are actually inside the seed during planting. As the seed is watered and the temperature adjusted, germination begins, and these cotyledon leaves emerge and are considered the plant’s first leaves. 2
The following leaves that emerge from the plant’s stem are called true leaves. These leaves are the actual foliage of the maturing plant. When true leaves appear, the germination stage is complete, and the plant moves on to its next growth phase.
When harvesting at such an early stage, microgreens contain much higher levels of nutrients than their mature counterparts you’d typically be growing in the outside garden. However, young microgreen plants are fragile, prefer cooler growing environments, and are best eaten raw, not cooked.
Once harvested, fresh microgreens can be stored in a fridge for up to 1 to 2 weeks, but it’s best to ensure you wash them thoroughly under running water before consuming them.
I found this video below that helps demonstrate a practical, step-by-step process to grow microgreens from seed to harvest right in the comfort of your home.
There’s been plenty of research conducted on the health benefits of microgreens, and some research has shown that microgreens have up to 40 times more nutritional content than fully-grown and mature vegetables.
Microgreens can be grown in soil or an alternative growing medium such as peat moss, coconut coir, or a grow mat. Typically, some darkness is necessary during germination (anywhere from 1 to 3 days). Then the greens should be exposed to plenty of natural or artificial light for maximum growth potential. To keep mold from forming on your plants and within your soil, proper air ventilation and circulation are also critical in keeping your micros healthy.
Because mold is a common problem among microgreen growers, I wrote an full article on how to get rid of mold on your microgreens, along with the 8 specific ways to stop it effectively! Fortunately, removing mold from your micros is easier than you may realize and can mean the difference between success or the loss of your entire crop.
Another popular method of growing microgreens is hydroponics, a method of growing plants without soil. It involves using mineral nutrient solutions in water delivered directly to the plant’s roots through a pump.
Hydroponics allows the growth of microgreens in cold or demanding environmental conditions. Still, many growers have commented that their crops are healthier and more nutritious when grown traditionally in soil or coco coir.
Some of the most popular types of microgreens that you can grow are:
- Mustard Greens
- Sunflower Greens
- Bok Choy
- Pak Choi
- Red Amaranth
It’s also important to note that although several microgreens may regrow once harvested, like wheatgrass, many will not. With micros, it’s usually a one-and-done deal. But with the short turnaround time being only a few short weeks from sowing to harvesting, you can plant and enjoy your next micro crop quickly.
If you’re looking to save money by knowing what microgreens varieties actually grow back, you’re in luck! I wrote a complete article on regrowing microgreens that helps you determine what varieties have the best chance of regrowing, and the two crucial factors that affect regrowth in your micro crop.
It is best to use a fresh growing medium for each new microgreens planting. Remove and compost your expired soil or coco coir, sanitize your growing area and tools, and use a clean planting tray to avoid contamination to lessen the potential for E. coli or Salmonella bacteria from growing.
To ensure you minimize any mold from taking root in your microgreen trays, follow four standard basics:
1. Don’t overseed your microgreens tray
2. Keep your growing medium moist, not saturated
3. Allow for good ventilation
4. Keep a moderate temperature within your growing environment
What Are Sprouts
Like microgreens, sprouts are small edible shoots grown from the seeds of your favorite vegetable plants. When sprout seeds germinate, the hulls or seed covers drop off, and the first tiny leaves appear.
Interestingly, sprouts are similar to microgreens in their first few days of germination even though sprouts can be grown without soil or another growing medium. Instead, sprouts can grow directly from water jars that you can place on your kitchen counter.
Sprouting is a process where the seed is soaked in water before germination begins. This water bath activates the enzymes within the seed, allowing it to naturally grow quickly and efficiently without adding additional nutrients. 3
This video explains how quick, easy, and affordable it is to begin growing delicious sprouts in your home, even if you’ve never grown a single tomato before.
Sprouts generally range from 1 inch to 3 inches long, depending on the variety being grown, and are typically harvested anywhere around 3-7 days. Because the plant is so young in its development, the entire seed, including the tiny root and stem, is consumed when eaten.
Sprouts generally have a crunchy texture and mild flavor compared to microgreens, making them a great addition to salads, stir-fries, soups, tacos, and many other popular dishes.
Like microgreens, sprouts are nutrient-dense. Eating sprouts raw is a popular choice, but the best practice is to wash your sprouts thoroughly as there are more reported cases of food poisoning from eating raw sprouts than from eating raw microgreens.
Fortunately, growing your sprouts puts you in complete control of the growing conditions throughout the short lifecycle of the plant. So, make sure to source healthy seeds and use good hygiene to avoid the growth of E. coli or Salmonella bacteria. If you suspect your sprouts may be contaminated with bacteria, tossing them away and growing a new batch is the best course of action.
The most common types of sprouts grown are:
- Alfalfa Sprouts
- Broccoli Sprouts
- Clover Sprouts
- Radish Sprouts
- Pea Shoots
- Sunflower Sprouts
- Green Mung Bean Sprouts
- Crimson Clover Sprouts
- Buckwheat Sprouts
- Fenugreek Sprouts
- Red Cabbage Sprouts
- Garbanzo Bean Sprouts
- Lentil Sprouts
- Mustard Green Sprouts
As you can see from this list, many sprouts are also popular microgreen varieties. So again, sprouts and microgreens are the same plants but grown in different ways and harvested at different stages.
Similarities Between Microgreens And Sprouts
There are quite a few similarities between microgreens and sprouts, the most notable being that both microgreens and sprouts have incredibly high concentrations of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, making them an ideal dietary choice for people looking to increase their nutrient intake.
Despite their small size, microgreens and sprouts are both highly flavorful and can be added to just about any dish to improve taste and boost nutrient consumption. Aside from using them as a simple, delicious garnish, sprouts and microgreens make excellent additions to smoothies, purees, pizzas, fresh juices, omelets, burgers, and sandwiches.
One of the best parts about growing microgreens and sprouts is their incredibly short growth cycle. As gardeners, we’re used to waiting months for those juicy tomatoes and cucumbers to ripen in the backyard garden. However, it’s entirely different with the shorter micros and sprout growing cycles. As a result, you can easily incorporate them into meal plans without much effort, planning, or waiting. 4
Finally, microgreens and sprouts require minimal growing space, making them an attractive option for anyone with limited growing space, like urban gardeners. My favorite place to grow my micros is right on my kitchen counter, and I’ve had no issues for years. I either place them directly under a grow light or outside on sunny and mild days to give them a bit of sun and fresh air.
Differences Between Microgreens And Sprouts
The main difference between microgreens and sprouts is the process and method of growing them. Microgreens must be grown in soil or another medium, while sprouts are typically grown in jars of water or specialized seed sprouters.
Because microgreens have a longer growing time, they tend to be larger and longer than sprouts. When fully mature, microgreens can range from 3 to 7 inches tall, depending on the variety, while sprouts generally reach only about 1 to 3 inches long when ready.
Most microgreens typically take about 1 to 3 weeks before they’re ready for harvesting. Sprouts are shorter still and are usually ready within a few days to 1 week after the germination process begins. While both provide flavor, due to their slightly longer growing cycle, micros tend to have deeper, more refined tastes. 5
Ultimately, the critical differences between microgreens and sprouts are the growing process and the plants’ size, flavor, and color when ready to be consumed.
If you are still determining if you have treated these diseases adequately, discard your baby plants and start again. It’s always better to err on caution than risk consuming a food-borne illness. Luckily, because of the short growing cycle, you’ll only need to wait another week or two to harvest your new batch if you need to start over.
Microgreens vs Sprouts – Nutrition And Health Benefits
There are several nutritional and health benefits of sprouts, including:
- Vitamin C
- B vitamins
- Boost immune system
Let’s look closer and review the health benefits of both microgreens and sprouts.
Microgreen Health Benefits
Microgreens such as kale, arugula, and broccoli contain higher concentrations of vitamins and minerals than sprouts, making these greens an easy and tasty way to incorporate more nutrition onto you plate and into your life. 6
In addition to high levels of vitamins and minerals, microgreens offer antioxidant properties from phytonutrients like carotenoids and flavonoids. These antioxidants may help reduce inflammation and decrease the risk of heart disease and cancer.
Another chemical found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli is sulforaphane, which is similarly found in elevated concentrations in broccoli microgreens. Sulforaphane is most active when chewing raw vegetables, which is why it is often lost when cooking standard veggies on the stovetop or microwave.
Some research has shown sulforaphane to have potential anticancer properties, support heart health, have anti-diabetic effects, and may potentially help other conditions.
Health Benefits Of Sprouts
Sprouts also offer a range of related health benefits due to their high concentration of vitamins and minerals. Sprouts are especially rich in B vitamins like folic acid (vitamin B9) which is essential for promoting overall well-being and helps with cell growth and metabolism, forming red blood cells, and fighting anemia.
Sprouts are also an excellent source of dietary fiber and plant proteins to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels while providing welcome energy throughout the day.
Both microgreens and sprouts provide vital nutrients that play a crucial role in supporting your overall health. However, research indicates that microgreens may be more beneficial with higher nutrient content. Either way, incorporating micros and sprouts into your daily diet provides a welcome boost of healthful goodness.
Flavor Difference Between Microgreens And Sprouts
A main difference between microgreens and sprouts lies in their flavor. Due to their different harvest time, microgreens are bigger, taller, and more mature, giving them more pronounced flavors than sprouts.
Microgreens generally have a milder flavor than their full-grown counterparts you’d see in the backyard garden, although some varieties, such as radish microgreens, may be pretty spicy.
Sprouts, too, have a mild flavor that is sometimes described as grassy, although not all varieties exhibit this characteristic. In addition, sprouts tend to be crunchy due to their high moisture content, which makes them ideal for adding texture and flavor to salads or sandwiches, among other dishes.
Are Microgreens Safer Than Sprouts
Microgreens are generally considered a safer option than sprouts, as the growing process for microgreens is usually more controlled and less susceptible to contamination. However, soaking seeds for microgreens or sprouts in room temperature water provides an excellent opportunity for environmental conditions for the growth of bacteria and mold. In this regard, sprouts are notorious for harboring dangerous bacteria such as Salmonella.
As with all vegetables, following proper hygiene and food safety guidelines is essential when growing and handling microgreens and other vegetable produce from home.
As I mentioned above, sprouts are typically linked to more cases of food poisoning when eaten raw than microgreens. This occurs because sprouts are usually grown in warm and wet environments, making them more susceptible to bacteria growth. 7
Homegrown sprouts and microgreens are much safer to eat raw than store-bought, as long as you follow the directions and instructions on your seed packets. As the home gardener, you are responsible for the entire growing process, from sanitizing the tools to providing the optimal growing environment. As a result, when you keep everything in-house, you can keep a better, more observant eye on your tiny plants, from germination to final harvest.
There are many similarities between microgreens and sprouts which is likely the leading cause of confusion between them. Although being similar, micros and sprouts differ in their growth, nutrient density, content, taste, and appearance.
The most significant difference between them is the growing process and harvesting time. Sprouts have a short, one week grow to harvest period and can grow without soil. Harvesting microgreens may take up to several weeks, depending on the variety you’re growing. Microgreens also require a growing medium such as soil, coco coir, or grow mat.
Although sprouts and microgreens differ in the number of vitamins and nutrients each variety offers, each makes a perfect addition to smoothies, soups, juice, pizza, or sandwiches.
Unfortunately, because of their short germination time, sprouts and microgreens are susceptible to mold and bacteria, which can devastate your entire crop. Although research has found that sprouts seem more open to harmful bacteria, your result largely depends on the quality of seeds, your growing process, and the proper sterilization of your tools and equipment.
With some practice, microgreens and sprouts are easy to grow at home, regardless of your space. Plus, you can grow them year-round and provide you and your family with excellent, homegrown nutrition.

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I was under the impression that you only had to stick a potato in water and/or in a dark spot and it would start sprouting – the “eyes” I’ve had a potato held by toothpicks in water for a few weeks now and nothing. Any suggestions?
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Soon after Eiza Gonzalez made the headlines for being spotted while kissing the heart-throb Timothee Chalamet during the rendezvous in Mexico, she is now being seen apologizing for doing blackface in her 2007 telenovela, Lola, Érase Una Vez.
“I am deeply sorry and ashamed about having worn blackface makeup shown in the images circulating,” Gonzalez said in a statement to multiple outlets. “As a 15-year-old child actor on my first job in a Mexican telenovela, I was pressured against my will, and with no negotiating power, I could not advocate for myself in the situation. I wish I had the voice and knowledge then that I have now.”
The star also touched on resurfaced photos of her dressed as a geisha. She explained that she was dressed in full makeup and traditional clothing when she was in Japan.
“The other image in question is from a trip I took to Japan. According to my host, it is considered an intercultural exchange to dress up in their traditional clothing and makeup,” she explained. “It is seen as an appreciation of their culture, however, I understand that out of context, this calls for a dialogue about contemporary cultural appropriation.”
Why the situation escalated?
Keeping the current situation in mind, where the American people have been protesting for the Black Lives Matter Movement and many Hollywood stars have participated actively. This situation was taken very seriously by the general public and Chalamet fans.
They did accept their relationship and are happy for both of them but they have clearly stated that will not stand behind something which promotes cultural misappropriation.
Gonzalez’s fight against Latina discrimination.
Gonzalez has many times openly stated that she has the burden of lifting the stigma against the Latin Soap Operas and she feels she must show the world that Latin women are very diverse in their acting.
“All I care is representing Latina women in a way where they feel proud,” she said. “Everything’s a lesson. [I’ve learned] that you should also be proud of everything you do. There are no small things in life. There’s this stigma of doing soap operas and I’m like, soap operas prepped me. I would have never been ready for this. The things that you learn, the discipline and work ethic that you have to have at 13 in a soap opera, that keeps on going every single day and you have to shoot 100 scenes. That’s a lesson. That prepped me to be well prepared for when I came to America. Every single step down the line has been a massive lesson to me in what not to do too.” A lot of other celebrities have been called on being a part of the blackface motion for comedy, one of the famous ones is the late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, who can be seen apologizing for his comedic representation of blackface as a young comedian.
She also lead a chant for Black Lives Matter campaign a couple of weeks ago. Check out the video below:

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An Open Letter to all the Equity Investors who are Allergic to Crypto Coins.
Exactly on 30th Nov, I bashed up bitcoin publicly on my finance blog. Unfortunately, I was wrong. I’m not trying to be sceptical here. I still don’t admire bitcoin. It’s coming to a bad end if proper changes are not implemented to its blockchain. Many […]

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While we impatiently await the release of R.E.D on digital platforms Tiwa Savage teases with the visuals to her already buzzing single , “African Waist” Featuring label boss Donjazzy. The video appropriately translates the music, as it’s colorful, fun and festive. No gain saying, Tiwa Is Back!!!
Download and enjoy!
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"They are here in Latin America because they want both, proximity, so some of what they do in Cuba and what they do in Venezuela gives them access to the American south-east and allows them to operate their ships, vessels, aircraft… so it gives them logistical hubs," Pompeo said. "It also gives them space from which to conduct cyber operations, that is, they have access to networks they cannot access from other places in the world."
Pompeo in his remarks before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee also said the threat of Russia’s physical presence in Latin America is "very real."
"That is why it is so important that the Venezuelan people are successful in overthrowing [President Nicolas] Maduro," Pompeo added.
Russian officials have repeatedly said Moscow does not interfere in other nations’ affairs, but developing economic and other ties with countries is its sovereign right.
Russia, together with China, Bolivia, Turkey and numerous other nations, recognises Maduro as Venezuela’s only legitimate leader. The United States and its allies recognise opposition leader Juan Guaido, who proclaimed himself interim president of Venezuela on 23 January.


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Wiki Biography of Bob Sapp
Robert Malcolm “Bob” Sapp was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on September 22, 1973, and is a man of many abilities, having dabbled in everything from mixed martial arts to kickboxing and acting. He has also played American football for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League in the past (NFL). Since the mid-’90s, his career has been busy.
Have you ever wondered how wealthy Bob Sapp is right now, in the middle of 2016? According to reliable sources, Bob Sapp’s net worth is above $3 million, owing primarily to his professional boxing career, during which he has won numerous titles, including the IWGP Heavyweight Championship and the WWA World Heavyweight Championship, among others. His other talents, such as acting and singing, have also contributed to his net worth, since he has acted in a number of films and published the album “It’s Sapp Time.”
Bob Sapp has a net worth of $3 million dollars.
Bob went to Mitchell High School in his hometown, where he began playing football, and as he got older, he became more focused on the game, earning a scholarship to the University of Washington after matriculating. Bob kept playing football and won the Morris Award for his outstanding offensive performance.
After graduation, he entered the 1997 NFL Draft, where the Chicago Bears selected him as the 67th overall choice. He was traded to the Minnesota Vikings, although he only appeared in one game before being suspended for steroid misuse.
Following that, Bob worked in a funeral home but was unhappy with his wages, so he chose to pursue a career in kickboxing and wrestling. In 2001, he joined NWA Wildside before being signed to a development wrestler deal with World Championship Wrestling. However, after the business was sold to the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Bob quit and joined New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). Bob’s career progressed gradually, and in 2004 he defeated Kensuke Sasaki to win the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, boosting his net worth significantly. Bob also competed in the WWA, a South Korean wrestling organization, where he won the Heavyweight Champion title by defeating Lee Wang Pyo, boosting his net worth.
In his career as a kickboxer and mixed martial artist, he competed in 60 fights, winning 23 of them, boosting his net worth. He fought in a variety of promotions throughout his career, including Pride, K-1, Srikeforce, and others. He is currently employed by the Rizin Fighting Federation, which has increased his wealth. His most recent match was in the second round, when he defeated Akebono by technical decision. Bob has battled numerous notable fighters over his career, including Hiraku Hori, Yoshihiro Nakao, Seth Petruzelli, Kimo Leopoldo, Sascha Weinpolter, Bobby Lashley, Aleksander Emelianenko, Soa Palelei, and Rolles Gracie.
During his time in wrestling federations, he developed several unique moves, including the avalanche hold, beast backdrop, and muscle buster, among others. Bob’s net worth has also profited from his acting abilities, as he has acted in films such as “Elektra” (2005), “The Longest Yard” (2005), “Conan the Barbarian” (2011), and the TV series “JourneyQuest” (2012-2013). When it comes to his personal life, nothing is known about him in the public because he prefers to keep his life private. He is, nevertheless, very active on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook, where he has a large following.
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|Date Of Birth||September 22, 1973|
|Place Of Birth||Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA|
|Height||6′ 5″ (1.96 m)|
|Education||University of Washington|
|Nominations||Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Breakout Star Male, Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Rumble, Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Breakout Star – Male|
|Movies||Conan the Barbarian, Frankenhood, Blood and Bone, Remarkable Power, Player 5150, Big Stan, The Longest Yard, Elektra, Izo, Pride FC: Armed and Ready, Pride FC: Demolition|


The Central Bank of Nigeria intervention in the power, manufacturing and aviation sectors have risen to N5.6tn in three years, according to findings by The PUNCH.
The soft loans were advanced amid the continued and varied challenges facing the key sectors of the economy.
The apex bank loans to the three sectors were obtained from the CBN result and accounts between 2020 and 2022.
The reports which showed credit concentration in the various sectors of the economy indicated that power, aviation and manufacturing sectors recorded an aggregate ofN5.6tn in loans from the central bank.
The CBN under its suspended governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, competed with commercial banks in aggressive lending to some sectors of the economy. The apex bank loans however came in single-digit interest rate and long repayment tenor.
The breakdown revealed that CBN’s receivables and other assets in the power and aviation sector of Nigeria stood at N50.6bn in 2022, a decline of 96.4 per cent from N1.39tn in 2021.
Also, in the power and aviation sector, it reported N935bn in 2020.
In the manufacturing sector, it reported N1.23tn in 2022, an increase of 33.46 per cent from N919.03bn in 2021. In addition, its concentration in the manufacturing sector was at N1.07tn in 2020.
From the 2022 result and accounts, the apex bank revealed that its total receivables and others stood at N47.39tn from N43.18tn reported in 2021. Receivables from the Federal Government contributed a significant portion.
The Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, said the association had made several attempts to secure credit facilities from the apex bank, but did not receive any feedback on any of the occasions it wrote to the CBN.
He said, “We have 2,500 manufacturers. We have asked the CBN which manufacturers they are supporting, so we can collaborate with them, they have not obliged us. We are a coordinated group. We work together. So, to lump us together with other sectors that have non-performing loans, I don’t understand what they are talking about.”


The curfew in the Netherlands must be lifted immediately, according to a ruling by a judge in The Hague, in a case taken to court by protest group Viruswaarheid.
The ruling is effective immediately, according to the court, meaning the curfew measure is technically no longer valid starting from today.
However, the Dutch government is appealing against the ruling, and wants to have it suspended today, pending a final ruling on appeal. If the ruling is not suspended, that means there will be no curfew until or unless there is a new ruling.
The ruling in The Hague was given in a case taken to court by the Viruswaarheid protest group, which organised several protests against the Dutch coronavirus measures since they have been in force.
According to the judge, the curfew is a "far-reaching infringement of the right to freedom of movement and privacy" and restricts the right to freedom of assembly and demonstration, among other things.
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"The judge considered that there is a pandemic, a virus that is mutating, great pressure on healthcare," the court said. "It is a time of great concern and difficult decisions. But it is precisely drastic measures like the curfew that must be based on good law."
To be able to impose a curfew, a very careful decision-making process is needed, said the judge. In the Netherlands, the 'Act on extraordinary powers of civil authority' was used for this purpose, which is only intended for very urgent and extraordinary circumstances, and does not require the involvement of the two chambers of the Dutch Parliament.
However, according to the court, this was not an emergency, which was "evidenced by the fact that before the curfew was introduced, the possibility of a curfew had already been discussed more often."
The Dutch curfew has been in force since 23 January, and was recently extended until 2 March. Throughout the country, anyone who has no valid reason to be on the streets must stay inside from 9:00 PM to 4:30 AM.
In principle, the judge's ruling is binding as of today, according to local media, but the Dutch government has decided to appeal and wants the ruling of the judge in The Hague to be suspended today, pending a final ruling on appeal.
The request for a suspension of the ruling will be heard at 4:00 PM today.
"We have taken note of the ruling of the preliminary relief judge this morning, we have appealed against it and asked for the decision to be suspended," Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said at a press conference in reaction to the ruling.
"This is because the lifting of the curfew as of tonight would have direct consequences for the fight against the coronavirus," he added.
Rutte "strongly" called on the Dutch people to observe the curfew, as the lifting of the measure would have "serious consequences" for the fight against the virus, he said.
"The curfew is a means, not an end. So that, soon, we will have all our freedoms back."
In Belgium, a lawsuit against the curfew measure was also filed last year. The Council of State, however, rejected the complaint.
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OK, I confess it doesn’t have buttons and it hasn’t yet been ‘blocked’ i.e. machine washed and dried, BUT it’s wearable AND I wore it last night to go out into the cold dark night! Well, it was just a visit to someone’s home – this coat wouldn’t hold up to any sort of windchill!!
It took about a week just to sew in the ends. Yes, next time I would do it as I went along.
The sleeves are only just wide enough, as I was wearing it over a sweater last night. I thought it would end up more roomy overall, but actually it fits just right.
Evening photos in artificial light…
And so another project is (almost) put to bed. I love finishing things! How about you?
Well done. That looks so snug and warm
Thank you. It is!
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Thank you. Have a great day.
It’s very cute and looks cozy and warm…
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Joliet police arrested an 18-year-old Joliet man on Wednesday night after two people were shot at a Joliet home.
Xavier Garcia, 18, of Joliet was “arrested, processed and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility for reckless discharge of a fireman, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, reckless conduct, unlawful possession of ammunition, and no FOID,” according to Joliet police.
At 10:42 p.m. Wednesday night, Joliet police went to a house in the 600 block of Clement Street in Joliet after receiving a report that two people were shot, Joliet police said.
When they arrived, Joliet police found a 17-year-old man with a gunshot wound in his abdomen. Joliet police also saw a gunshot wound in Garcia’s left hand, Joliet police said.
During their investigation, Joliet police learned that Garcia had come to the house with a .40 caliber handgun, Joliet police said. The gun discharged while Garcia was handling it in the bedroom, shooting Garcia in the left hand and the 17-year-old in the stomach, Joliet police said.
The Joliet Fire Department transported Garcia and the 17-year-old to Ascension St Joseph Medical Center for injuries that were not life-threatening, Joliet police said.
Joliet police arrested Garcia in connection with the incident at the hospital, Joliet police said.
After Garcia was released from St. Joe’s, he was transported to the Joliet Police Department for processing.

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Our Health: HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital hosts free infant safe-sleep class Oct. 22
BELLEVILLE — A new baby can be wonderful and overwhelming at the same time. Life is busy and getting all the right information in one place can be reassuring to any new parent.
In partnership with Kohl’s Cares, Safe Kids Worldwide and HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, the skilled professionals with the SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Safety Program team offer Baby Safety 101 Class, an educational, additional resource to parents and caregivers on several topics related to the care of a baby, including safe sleep.
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital will host the Baby Safety 101 Class, focused on safe sleep for infants from from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Downtown Belleville Health Center campus.
The class will take place in the fourth floor of St. Elizabeth’s Education Room at 180 S. Third St., Belleville, Illinois. The class is free, but registration is required by calling 314-268-2700, ext. 1309, and leaving a name and telephone number to confirm reservation.
Injury Prevention Nurse Coordinator Lori Winkler, with Safe Kids St. Louis at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, said the two-hour baby safety class teaches caregivers the importance of safe sleep for infants. While the class is primarily for under-served populations, anybody can register for the class. The class is targeted toward prenatal mothers who are preparing for the arrival of their child, as well as fathers, grandparents and infant guardians.
At the class, registered attendees will receive a bag of safety items, a folder with educational information about caring for an infant and a Pack ’n Play. The baby safety class also focuses on child passenger safety, poison prevention, home safety and gun safety.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are about 3,500 sleep-related deaths among U.S. babies each year and, locally, St. Elizabeth’s own Community Health Needs Assessment report identified infant mortality as a priority health need in this region. To further address this issue, the hospital implemented additional safe-sleep education and practices for patients at the Women and Infants Center and was recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a “Bronze Safe Sleep Hospital.”
Per guidelines for sleep safety for infants, Winkler said babies should never sleep in a bed with an individual and they should sleep on their back for all sleep times — naps and at night. To learn more ways to help babies sleep safely, all are encouraged to attend the Baby Safety 101 class and visit https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/features/baby-safe-sleep/index.html for more tips.

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It's true that corruption is one of the biggest threats to our economic progress. Most African nations are suffering from this disease, it has become a way of life. What really annoys is that those who plundered billions of taxpayers money will never be brought to books.
Corruption is the problem that every country is fighting to eliminate. Most developing countries are suffering from this problem, corruption. It's even at some point come to be people's normal way of life, that without corruption som cannot live. People have squandered Millions of money through this corruption.
National Cereals and Produce Board(NCPB) has revealed why fertilizer prices are higher. According to the NCPB Chairman Mutea Iringo this is because of the effects of coronavirus. "Fertilizer prices have been unfavorable for the last two years has been unfavorable this is attributed to coronavirus pandemic where the production went down and currently the demand is very high because the production was low and demand high that why we have high prices of fertilizers," said Iringo.
hiWakhungu told the High Court in Nairobi yesterday that the payment was justified, even though she and her business partner, Sirisia MP John Waluke, were paid without supplying maize. Wakhungu explained the payment to Senior Counsel Paul Muite as a result of NCPB's violation of contract to furnish 40,000 tonnes of maize.Mr Muite, who was pursuing an appeal against Wakhungu's 677-year sentence for fraud, claimed the conviction was not only erroneous, but the trial as well.
The Kenya National Cereal and Produce Board on Sunday issued a scam alert on the sale and distribution of subsided fertilizer. NCPB silo. In the alert, NCPB stated: "We would like to clarify that the information being shared across the internet referring to the sale of affordable/subsidized fertilizers is fraudulent.
Days after the government announced that the government has set aside Sh5.73 billion to subsidize prices countrywide, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has supervised the distribution of these fertilizers across the Rift Valley. Taking to his social media pages, Munya said he had increased the capping of subsidized fertilizers from the earlier 10 bags per farmer to 20 bags per farmer.
The government of Kenya through the Ministry of Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Dr. Peter Munya has issued a new order blocking Kenyan farmers from buying more than 10 bags of fertilizer. According to CS Peter Munya, he has informed that as the Ministry they have delivered the cheaper fertilizers to the National Cereals and Produce Board[NCPB] for access by Kenyans, however giving orders that no Kenyan farmer will be allowed to purchase more than 10 bags of Fertilizer.
Aaron Cheruiyot who is among the allies of deputy president William Ruto and UDA party today tweeted on his twitter page that A quick business idea for hustlers out there. Text Kanini Kega and inform him you are an insider in a circle of anything that is suspected to be close to UDA & it can defect.
Kenyans will have to dig deep into their pockets in order to buy maize flour from shops and supermarkets. This comes at a time when the nation is facing decrease in n maize supply which has forced the government to raise the price for maize flour. [Photo Courtesy]
Corruption is a disease that eats the country's economy slowly. Below are the top corruption scandals that Kenyans can never forget. The NCPB maize scandal. The National Cereals and Produce Board was on the spot over Ksh.1.9 Billion paid to traders who were to supply a quantity of maize at the expense of the farmers.
This planting season has been rough for many farmers. The prices of farm inputs has been high making most of them unable to afford. The prices of fertilizers in the country have been high since the year started. But the good news with fertilizers now is that the government has acted upon these high prices
Price of maize flour is expected to rise after the National Cereals and Crops Board (NCPB), increased the price of maize by Sh300 from Sh2,700 to Sh3,000 per 90kg sack. The new price will force maize flour mills to increase their purchase price from farmers so that they can get enough maize.
During a press conference, Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Peter Munya stated that monies will subsidize 114,000MT (2,280,000 x 50kg bags) for farmers planting food crops. "The fertilizers will be accessible at NCPB outlets across the country starting tomorrow to ensure efficient distribution and control procedures" (Saturday).
Farmers across the country have been handed a major relief after the government subsidised the prices of fertilizers by more than half the existing price. The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has reached a new two-year partnership deal with the government to have the prices of crucial commodities reduced.
All Farmers in the country have been given a huge boost after the government subsidised the costs of fertilizers by greater than half the current market price. The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has agreed on a new two-year partnership deal with the Kenyan government to have the prices of crucial commodities decreased.
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya speaks at an NCPB warehouse in Nakuru. Peter Munya, the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, and John Paul Mwirigi, the MP for Igembe South, had a verbal spat over their support for ODM leader Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto. Mr Munya had called a consultative meeting with farmers at Igembe Tea Factory in Igembe South Constituency, where the leaders battled.
Today the cabinet secretary of agriculture, Peter Munya, announced new fertilizer prices. The government has released over 5.7 billion as fertilizer subsidy. This will see the price of a 50kg bag of DAP drop from over Ksh 6000 to Ksh 2800. CAN which was retailing at Ksh 3900 will now go for Ksh 1950.
It has emerged that the price of maize flour is expected to rise after the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), increased the price of maize by Sh300 from Sh2,700 to Sh3,000 per 90kg sack. The new price will force maize flour millers to increase their purchase price from farmers so that they can get enough maize.
The planting season is on and farmers are up and down looking for the basic inputs to facilitate the farming processes. To their disadvantage however, Kenyan farmers have been hit hard by the skyrocketing prices of fertilizers countrywide and have been calling upon the government to come to their aid.
Maize farmers who relies on sale of cereals to the National Cereal and Produce Board are likely to earn more for the value of their maize produce if the government board implements the new buying prices for these farmers. For a long time, maize farmers have been decrying the high cost of inputs while at the same time NCPB buying their maize produce at cheaper prices.


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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is currently busy for a movie titled ‘102 Not out’. The film also stars actor Rishi Kapoor. The two actors who have done a number of hit flicks together as onscreen brothers, will be reuniting after 26 years. This time around it will be as father and son. Big B is depicting the role of actor Rishi Kapoor’s 102 year old father in it.
Recently Big B met with a fan who is truly 103 years old in real life. Her name is Christine and she wanted to see Amitabh Bachchan for years and finally her wish was fulfilled by the actor.
After meeting Christine Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter to post photos with the lady and wrote, “T 2433 – 103 yrs old Christine, my fan had wished to see me for years .. today I did ! SO sweet and cute ..blessed me too .. 103 years !!”
The lady was overwhelmed on meeting her favourite star. She even blessed him.
On the work front Amitabh Bachchan will soon be seen with Aamir Khan. The two have come together for ‘Thugs of Hindostan’. The movie also stars Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh in pivotal roles. He has also shot for a cameo in Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Pad Man’.


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Hello everybody. I hope all is going well in the wonderful world of the internet.
We had a busy day at the Waltham Windmill craft fair today. Fantastic weather and a good turnout made it a good day for everyone. Because the event was at such a striking local landmark it only seemed right to do a special 'Landmark' print for the occasion. This is the sixth in the series now with more following soon. I have also added it to the shop with the others so you can add it to your collection.
Mike (Clumsy Pickle)
For those of you in the Grimsby and Cleethorpes area today is a fine day to read the newspaper. The Clumsy Pickle has made it into the business pages of the Grimsby Evening Telegraph. Feels strange yet brilliant to see glowing reports about the business in the press. I will also be in the latest copy of Lincolnshire Today which comes out next week. So make sure you go and buy a copy.
So a big thank you to The Evening Telegraph and here's to the future of the Pickle.
The last few weeks have been really busy over in Pickle HQ. Along with the release of the 'Landmark' collection I have been working on some different items, which have been affectionately dubbed 'Literary Invasion Art'. I'll explain more about them shortly. I've also been interviewed by Lincolnshire Today as well everything else Pickle related. Below are some of the pictures taken by them for the June issue which comes out at the end of May.
As mentioned earlier the latest collection I'm working on is the 'Literary Invasion Art' which can be seen in the picture on the right hand side. It involves sourcing vintage book pages and Hand illustrating in pen and ink directly on to them. I am currently in the process of drawing some to add to the shop page. However I am also offering a commission service whereby you can order a specific illustration and/or specific book too. For example A mad hatter drawn on a page from Alice in Wonderland. If you are interested and would like some more information please feel free to drop me an email and I'll help out however I can.
Mike (The Clumsy Pickle)
Over the last couple of weeks strange things have been happening in the clumsy pickle workshop. The rattle of paint cans and the occasional uttering of "ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn" have given birth to the latest in a line of artistic collaborations with Sleeping Dog FX
Sleeping Dog FX offer a range of hand built guitar effects pedals. We are currently working together on a range of hand painted and hand built pedals so I heartily recommend you take a look at the website if you're of a musical persuasion.
MIke (The Clumsy Pickle)
Well ladies and gents the website has been up and running for almost a week now and a good reaction so far. Need to keep spreading the network further yet so please feel free to retweet and like etc, or if you know of any good listing sites please let me know.
Anyway on to work now. I am currently working on some exciting artwork based on the old Art Deco travel posters and thought I'd pop up a little example for you all to look at. I'm hoping to make a series of these if the interest is there.
Which is where you all come in. As a bit of research I'd like to find out what peoples opinions are, and if a series of North East / Lincolnshire travel posters would be of interest to people. As such please could you leave a comment on this blog stating your opinion and share with as many people as possible. I'll then look at the results and see what the next step is.
Thank you in advance and I'll keep you all posted.
Today is the launch of the new Clumsy Pickle website. We are a brand new Illustration and graphic design service. We can create artwork for whatever purpose you may need. From Corporate images to illustrative work for children's books, and everything in between.
If you look around the site you will see a portfolio of previous clients, as well as the work created for them. If you see something you like and would like to commission some work, then please don't hesitate to get in touch via the contacts page. We are on both Twitter and Facebook so feel free to come and say hello, like, follow etc too.
This blog will hopefully be updated on a regular basis with all our news and information. There may even be some little glimpses into the design process from time to time so keep an eye out.
Speak to you soon
The Clumsy Pickle
Clumsy Pickle is Michael Barnes aka Elblondino. A Freelance illustrator and graphic designer based in Grimsby.


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When I look into the reasons why so many people suffer from health problems like cancer, I keep coming across common daily habits that put our health at risk.
And it doesn’t have to be that way. For many of us, all it takes is a mere tweak to our routines to make them a health solution instead of a health problem.
For instance, think about snacking. Most of us munch on a snack at least once a day, and many indulge far more often. Around the world, snacking is big business – Globally, we spend more than a billion dollars a day on chips, ice cream and other between-meal treats.1
And what do we mostly indulge in? In the US, about two-thirds of us prefer potato chips or tortilla chips.
But starchy, processed snacks like those are taking our health (and waistlines) in the wrong direction – down and out.
Now, I’m not saying we need to give up snacking. But instead of chips or candy, there’s a snack that’s just as satisfying and incredibly good for you. It ramps up your body’s production of enzymes that fight cancer and other diseases. Plus, it may help you lose weight, instead of adding more pounds around the middle.
Oh, and it’s easily portable. You can take it anywhere. And it requires no preparation.
Interested? Keep reading. . .
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The snack I prefer — and which leads to preferable health — is nuts.
It doesn’t matter much which nuts you like best. Take your pick. Just about any kind of nut will improve your health and the way your body fights off cancer. And they’re also good for your heart health.
Enzymes in nuts take aim at cancer
Before I get into the individual nutrients, one of the more interesting recent studies I’ve seen on the anti-cancer benefits of nuts sheds light on how the body reacts to them when you eat and digest them.
That reaction helps fight off cancer.
In lab tests in Germany, scientists took five different varieties of nuts – hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, almonds and macadamia nuts – and artificially digested them by soaking them in digestive juices contained in test tubes.
Then cells were exposed to these digested nuts to gauge their response.
It was all good. What the researchers found was that the digestive products from the nuts boosted cells’ production and activity of the enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase – antioxidant enzymes that protect cells from cancer.2 Long-time readers of this newsletter know that SOD is important (see Issue #92 for more.)
When cancer cells encountered the digested nuts, they were killed off. Specifically, they were stimulated to undergo apoptosis – the controlled, programmed self-destruction that is an important tool in the body to keep tumors from forming.
According to the German researchers, catalase and superoxide dismutase are crucial for keeping destructive oxidative processes in the body in check. Otherwise, the free radicals that arise from things like sunlight, toxic chemicals and even some byproducts of digestion can damage DNA and cause normal cells to turn cancerous.
For those of us who just like to eat, the best part of the evidence is that just about any type of nut seems to protect against cancer.
“We were able to show this effect is mediated by all the types of nuts studied,” says researcher Michael Glei.
Catalase teams up with vitamin C
And by the way, researchers have found that there’s an unexpected twist in the way that the enzyme catalase in your cells can help eliminate cancer: It can team up with vitamin C in the body to help kill cancer cells.
Research at the University of Iowa was aimed at figuring out how large amounts of vitamin C can eliminate tumors (the researchers were giving vitamin C intravenously in very large amounts to people with cancer). In the course of the trial, they found that it’s the presence of catalase in healthy cells that makes the vitamin C so useful.3
In the body, the researchers explain, vitamin C breaks down fairly quickly and, in this process, generates hydrogen peroxide, which is what they call a “reactive oxygen species” – a free radical that can oxidize a cell’s DNA and also damage other cell parts.
But healthy cells are not harmed by the vitamin C. They use their access to catalase to remove hydrogen peroxide that is created when vitamin C breaks down. Cancer cells, in contrast, don’t possess much catalase. Instead, the hydrogen peroxide severely damages them and kills them when vitamin C breaks down.4
Right now the Iowa researchers are in clinical trials to see how well vitamin C can be used, along with conventional therapies, to treat lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.
The nut formula
Even aside from the anti-cancer enzymes that nuts cause the body to formulate, there’s a substantial list of natural chemicals in nuts that do good things for your body.
As a matter of fact, it strikes me that a list of the compounds found in nuts reads like something that might have been specifically designed to keep you out of the doctor’s office:
- Fiber: A cup of nuts contains about 9 grams of fiber. This kind of dietary fiber can shrink your chances of cancers like colon cancer, oral cancer, cancer of the pharynx and esophageal cancer.5 It’s also good for your waistline and heart.
- Vitamin E: This fat-soluble antioxidant helps defend cell membranes from free radical damage. It is also linked to a lower risk of breast cancer.6 And the fact that nuts have fat in them makes their vitamin E easier for your body to absorb.
- Omega-3 fatty acids: Most of us get way too little omega-3 fats in our diet – instead, we consume large amounts of vegetable oils that overload us with omega-6 fats. But omega-3s are a key to helping the body keep inflammation under control. And keeping chronic inflammation in check plays an important role in reducing cancer risk.
- Phytosterols: While much has been made about how plant sterols improve heart health, researchers at State University of New York, Stony Brook, say these plant compounds boast anti-cancer benefits as well. Research shows they can help the body resist colon cancer and lung cancer.7
- Monounsaturated fat: This type of fat has been shown to help lower the risk of endometrial cancer.8
Improves insulin function
Another interesting tidbit turned up by cancer researchers is that nuts may lower a man’s chances of dying from aggressive prostate cancer by improving his insulin sensitivity.
When researchers at Harvard looked at prostate cancer deaths among more than 47,000 men taking part in what’s called the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, they found that snacking on nuts five or more times weekly after a diagnosis of prostate cancer cut the chances of dying during the 26 years of the research by more than one-third.9
The scientists point out that nuts have been shown to lower insulin resistance. And studies also demonstrate that insulin resistance can make prostate cancer particularly deadly.
The Harvard researchers recommend eating at least 1.5 ounces of nuts every day – about 1/3 of a cup. I usually eat even more than that, usually about two handfuls a day.
You can also add nuts to other foods – sprinkled on a salad or added to fruit and vegetables. Eating nuts raw gives you the most benefit – when they’re roasted, some of their nutrients break down.
Another way to enjoy them: Eat nut butters that are often made fresh – and without additives like sugar and preservatives — at local health food stores or at an outlet like Whole Foods.
It doesn’t happen often that something so good for you is so tasty and satisfying. Nuts are my go-to when I need a snack.
We’re on a roll this week when it comes to unusual cancer remedies. Our last issue talked about a little-known cancer-fighter found in some cough medicines. If you missed it, we’re running it again just below.


The Samsung ST5500 has a long 7x optical zoom and records 720p HD video and we did not have much complaints on the performance part as a compact point-and-shoot camera. However, its price tag is rather high and it has average battery life.
Samsung just can't seem to stop loading up its cameras with new and never-seen before features. First it was the dual screen... and now the Wi-Fi!
This new Samsung ST5500 is one fine example of Samsung's dedication to innovation. It is a touchscreen digital camera which offers a multitude of features. Let's quickly check out the specs and head for the shooting.
Samsung ST5500: Design
The Samsung ST5500 is a touchscreen-based camera that has done away with as many physical buttons as is possible. It has a good build quality thanks to the metallic front and the strong plastic body at the back.
It has a matte finish instead of glossy which makes it less prone to smudges. Samsung sent us the orange colour Samsung ST5500 for review which is a bit too colourful and obtrusive for our taste. We'd personally prefer the black model, even though a grey Samsung ST5500 is also available. However, the orange model proved popular with some people who saw it in the office.
Samsung built the Samsung ST5500 with what it called hydro-formed lines, a fluid-accented body and it stands at seven degree angle when placed on the flat surface to optimize self-portrait shots. One impressive touch that Samsung incorporates on the camera design is that the lens spec is written backward on the lens barrel exterior surface so that the reflected image on the outer concave ring is readable. This is visible only when the zoom extends out.
The Samsung ST5500 weighs 161g (without a battery and memory card) almost as heavy as the Canon IXUS 210 and it is not the lightest compact we've seen but yet portable.
The body has a dimension of 103.8x58.3x19.6mm is slightly bulky but still portable and would fit into jeans pockets. The Samsung ST5500 camera offers a good grip while holding with one hand.
The main control of the Samsung ST5500 is via the large 3.7-inch AMOLED screen and it has a strip on the right side which provides adequate space for thumb rest. The top has just three buttons – shutter release, playback and power switch.
The button controls on the top are well placed and are easily distinguishable except for the playback button which is rather small and is flushed with the top. The flash placement on the front left of the Samsung ST5500 did not pose any problem like fingers obscuring its lights.
The Samsung ST5500 is easy to use and the touchscreen has a simple neat interface. The screen has very vivid colours and at times highly saturated but all in all, the response and interface design is good. Our only problem was the poor screen visibility outdoors which makes using the camera under bright sunlight almost impossible until and unless we shadowed the screen. Indoors though, it offers a good viewing angle and contrast.
The side has proprietary port for data cable and one miniHDMI port which will let you view your images directly to an HDTV.
Samsung offered a simple and uncluttered touch interface, and all controls are just a few taps away. All sufficient controls and functions are neatly laid out on the three corners of the screen – the right and the bottom screen has hidden icons for essential functions and they can be brought out by simply tapping the small arrow buttons - we found this really user-friendly.
Samsung ST5500: Features
The Samsung ST5500 is a 14.2Mp camera and its Schneider Kreuznach Lens has a focal length of f=5.6~39.2mm; 31-217mm (in 35mm film equivalent )which turns out into a 7x optical zoom – quite impressive for a compact camera. However, a 31mm at its widest setting is not very impressive while other touchscreen cameras like Canon IXUS 210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 offer 24mm and 25mm respectively.
Even the older dual-screen and touch-based camera, Samsung ST550 packed a 27mm wide angle lens. It has a Dual IS mode to combat hand-shake while shooting and its ISO speed ranges from ISO 80 to ISO 3200. The display is an impressive 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED screen which is of resistive touch based with 11,52K colour support. Like the dual-screen Samsung ST550, the ST5500 also supports microSD instead of the standard SD-card, and there is a 13MB of internal memory. The ST5500 records 720p HD video recording at 30fps.
As in most touch-based cameras comes with One Touch shooting apart from Face Recognition, Face Detection, Smart Touch etc. The camera offers variety of shooting modes which include Smart, auto, program, Dual IS and Scene ( 13 scene modes including the famous Samsung's Beauty Shot) for still images.
There are two modes for videos – smart and auto. The most notable feature of the ST5500 is its Wi-Fi connectivity that enables the camera to directly email images or uploading images to sites like Picasa, Facebook and Samsungimaging.com. It also has Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity to let you transfer images wirelessly from the camera to other Bluetooth enabled device. The camera has All Share technology tag which makes it compatible with all kinds of DLNA compatible devices.
One interesting feature that the ST5500 offered is the Smart Gesture UI combined with its built-in accelerator. As in the Canon IXUS 210, tilting the camera scrolls the images while viewing and you an specify various gestures in to different commands. Though this sounds innovative, it is more of a gimmick than being actually useful.
However, we found the USB charging feature really useful as every time you plug in the camera to your PC, you are assured that the data transfer won't drain the battery.
NEXT: testing the Samsung ST5500 >>


The election results are in, but we still had a question concerning a particular item on the ballot in Georgia’s second-largest county that seemed worthy for a fact check.
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Finance experts estimate that paying in cash for the $2.5 billion in projects funded by the sales tax saved Gwinnett County more than $1 billion in interest payments.
Gwinnett County Commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash in an article, Oct. 22


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Celeste Yarnallas time-tested natural and holistic expertise gives cat owners insight into natural alternatives in food, medication, alternative therapies, and healing practices, improving the lives of feline friends and well as their caregivers. With Dr. Jean Hofve, the esteemed holistic veterinarian, she explores nutrition as preventative medicine, vitamin and mineral supplements, herbal remedies, homeopathic treatments, and groundbreaking anti-aging modalities never before published in a pet care guide. The Complete Guide to Holistic Cat Care also includes a complete bibliography and a list of suppliers of holistic remedies and services. As with all other pet health guides, it is a comprehensive resource intended to complement veterinary care, not replace it.A primary reason for that is the tendency of cats to turn their noses up at any new food. Most catsa#39; food preferences ... to convert cats to a better diet. When adding raw food, or switching from dry to canned or raw, use caution and go slowly.
|Title||:||The Complete Guide to Holistic Cat Care|
|Author||:||Celeste Yarnall, Jean Hofve|
|Publisher||:||Quarry Books - 2009-09-01|