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European Ground Squirrel
About Action Plans
NCA CR
European Ground Squirrel (Spermophylus citellus)
The European Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus citellus) had belonged in the past in the Czech Republic to common mammal species of lowlands and lower uplands. In the second half of the 20th century, however, a fast decrease in its abundance has been recorded: in 2005 only 28 sites of the European Ground Squirrel were found in the Czech Republic. Most of the recorded populations were isolated ones with a very low abundance, these facts alone indicating the threat by extinction. Since, at the same time, Spermophilus citellus as a species has met the criteria of an appropriate candidate for an Action Plan to be implemented, the ANCLP of the CR initiated in 2005 the elaboration of an Action Plan for the European Ground Squirrel.
The main goal of the Action Plan is to preserve the European Ground Squirrel in the Czech Republic in the wild. Several measures with different priorities are planned in order to reach this goal:
Ensuring habitat management in sites of the European Ground Squirrel – high priority. Ensuring regular management (mowing, grazing) is an absolutely vital prerequisite for the implementation of the Action Plan. Measures are carried out in agreement with the land owners (tenants), and by utilizing available grants.
Monitoring the state of population status – high priority. Monitoring of populations helps in observation of the species abundance within different populations, but also in control of biotopes and the state of management in certain habitats.
Elaborating a catalogue of sites potentially suitable for the European Ground Squirrel – medium priority. This measure serves in selection of suitable habitats for a prospective repatriation. The sites and their habitats will be evaluated based on different criteria, such as suitability of the present biotope, degree of isolation of the site and existing property-legal relations.
Experimental confirmation of possibilities of artificial breeding and repatriation methods – medium priority. Artificial or semi-natural breeds should serve as a source of individuals for prospective repatriation projects. The experience of the neighbouring countries evidently shows that to establish a new population of this rodent a large number of individuals is necessary. At the same time, to remove too many animals from any of the existing populations would be, due to their small size, impossible.
Research – high priority. This mostly entails an addition of missing information about demography, genetic variability and animal parasites of the European Ground Squirrel in the Czech Republic.
Education and communication – medium priority. The European Ground Squirrel is being positively perceived by the public at large: the times when it was regarded as a big agricultural pest are long gone. Education should be focused mostly on the owners and tenants of lands where the ground squirrel occurs, in order to avoid the problems caused by ignorance of the principles of ground squirrel habitat management.
The Action Plan was approved by the Ministry of the Environment in March 2008, and some of the measures are already being implemented. An emphasis is placed on ensuring the habitat management in different sites. A short period of that implementation in progress, however, does not allow an evaluation or conclusions to be made about the efficiency of ongoing activities carrying out different measures.
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WATCH: New Clip From Beatles-Themed Movie, "Yesterday"
A world where only Jack Malik remembers the Fab Four
By Jocelyn Videos 14.05.2019
The producers of the upcoming Beatles-themed movie, Yesterday, have released a new clip, showing us the star, Himesh Patel singing the classic Beatles hit, "Yesterday." This is when he discovers that no one has ever heard it before.
His character, Jack Malik is shocked that no one has heard the song before and he tells them it's one of the greatest songs ever. One of the responses is, "Well, it's not Coldplay … it's not 'Fix You.'"
The story follows Malik passing off the Beatles as his own work.
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"Now I'm getting closer to that point, having worked with the music producer and director, who worked with me on the guitar and learning the songs and creating the thing we had to do, which was to create a new version of the songs because, in our story, they never existed," he told Entertainment Weekly. "It gave me a real appreciation of the artistry and how special the connection was between the four of them."
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THE Zanu PF rally rolls into Bindura's Chipadze Stadium for an interactive meeting between President Robert Mugabe and Mashonaland Central youths. President Mugabe is going to address the eighth Youth Interface rally this afternoon and thousands of party supporters from all over the province are expected to converge.
16:05 President Mugabe encouraged families with farms and plots should prepare to join Command Agriculture. He also says the party comes first and people should remain united. Unity must be maintained, he says. As he concludes his remarks, Pres has asked people to leave their differences behind.
15:38 President Mugabe says Prof brought evidence that ED made Godfrey Majonga jump out of a window after meeting at a flat in Harare. He says ED refutes the allegations. "The party leader will be chosen at Congress and as a lawyer, he says he will follow the law. "I asked where Lacoste came from and ED said he did not know. Kana chiri chiCup, chirasei. Zvino munhu angafira chiCup," quizzes Pres Mugabe.
15:29 President Mugabe explains how the former VP would visit Apostolic Sects seeking to position herself to lead the party and country adding that he doesn't know how Prof Moyo and ED became enemies yet they were together in the Tsholotsho declaration. "Prof Moyo chose to support Mnangagwa to take over" and adds that ED told him that he was busy with other things and that's why he never went to the ill fated meeting.
15:24 "Josaya Hungwe and Saviour Kasukuwere once had an argument in the Politburo with Hungwe accusing Kasukuwere of trying to build up his profile for eventual takeover of the party leadership." He says Kasukuwere named themselves ma G40 like when Obama won the American presidency. "They were even called AnaObama"
15:21 According to President Mugabe, the late VP Muzenda was chased from Midlands by VP Mnangagwa and others. He has also described the late Edson Zvobgo as a tribalist who was never shy of that fact. "Zvobgo would describe it as "Kudya nehama".
15:02 President Mugabe explains how he invited VP Mnangagwa to join him in the party after they had spent time in jail together. "Michael Mawhema sold out Emmerson when the latter bombed a train in Masvingo. He was supposed to hang but was saved by the fact that he was under 18 and the law did not allow for that. He then left for Zambia and pursued his LLB degree.
14:42 President Mugabe narrates how the spirit of Mbuya Nehanda led the people to take up arms and fight for their liberation. He says tribalism is something they nipped in the bud soon after gaining independence throughout the country. "However, we still have issues regarding tribalism. When we appoint a Minister he wants to fill up job vacancies with his relatives and the people from where he comes from."
President Mugabe explains how he invited VP Mnangagwa to join him in the party after they had spent time in jail together. "Michael Mawhema sold out Emmerson when the latter bombed a train in Masvingo. He was supposed to hang but was saved by the fact that he was under 18 and the law did not allow for that. He then left for Zambia and pursued his LLB degree.
She denounces Mutsvangwa, Mahiya, Matematanda and praises the youth league for organising rallies. Amai Mugabe says the work she does in Mash Central are a tribute to Mbuya Nehanda as she came from the province. "This is the province in which they exorcise demons.
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Zymeworks Hits Antibody Drug Milestone For Merck, Raises $11M
Luke Timmerman
Xconomy Seattle —
One year ago, Zymeworks was a little company that hardly anybody in the U.S. biotech or pharmaceutical industry had ever heard of. Then it formed a collaboration worth as much as $187 million with Merck (NYSE: MRK). Suddenly, it seemed to Zymeworks CEO Ali Tehrani like everybody in the pharma industry wanted to hear about what his company was doing.
"Last year was a 'hello, world' moment for us," Tehrani says. "This year, watch out for us."
Zymeworksdoes indeed have something to talk about to keep the story moving forward. The company is announcing today that it has achieved one of the technical milestones spelled out in its partnership with Merck, which triggers an undisclosed cash payment that Tehrani says is "meaningful" to the small company. Besides that milestone, the 40-employee operation is announcing it has raised another $11 million from Advanced Biotechnologies Venture Fund, a group of angel investors from the U.S., Europe, and Canada. The company has now raised a total of about $30 million since its founding in 2003.
Ali Tehrani, co-founder and CEO of Zymeworks
The big idea Zymeworks is pursuing is the development of "bispecific" antibody drugs that can be designed to hit more than one molecular target on diseased cells. The first generation of targeted antibody drugs—products like Genentech's trastuzumab (Herceptin) and Abbott Laboratories' adalimumab (Humira)—have been genetically engineered as Y-shaped proteins that are made to zero in on one specific target on diseased cells while largely sparing healthy cells. But as researchers have learned more about the biology in recent years, there has been increasing awareness of the potential of bispecific drugs that can specifically bind with two or more molecular targets.
Zymeworks certainly isn't the only company working on new and improved antibody drugs. Tehrani likes to give a slide presentation that lists 39 different competitors, including big guys like Amgen, Genentech and Pfizer, and smaller companies like Genmab, and Xencor. When looking at that landscape, Zymeworks is aspiring to stake out a position as the one with the best technology for making a wide variety of protein drugs, including bispecifics, that cost about the same to manufacture as conventional antibodies, can be scaled up to commercial volumes, have similar properties for absorption and distribution through the body, and don't trigger a negative immune system reaction against the drugs.
The company isn't saying specifically what technical milestone it reached through its Merck deal, but Tehrani did describe Zymeworks' progress in general. The company has done experiments that suggest it can do all the things listed above, and that work has been validated as well by Merck scientists. Neither Merck nor Zymeworks will disclose what molecular targets it is making drugs against, what diseases they have in mind, or how far along the work has advanced in R&D. But Tehrani did note that while a lot of research collaborations between large and small companies fizzle out in their first year, Zymeworks is happy to say its partnership is alive and advancing ahead.
"Merck has been a phenomenal partner, they have been extremely fair, extremely dedicated and diligent in doing what they promised they were going to do," Tehrani says.
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Out of curiosity, where do bispecific drugs stand right now in terms of commercialization? Any approved yet, or still in clinical trials?
The real story here is that they can make much more money by being biospecific – it will be difficult for competitors to make a generic drug like theirs, so higher margins will be retained – something one of their company spokespersons boasted about. Good to know that profit is more important than saving as many lives as possible.
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Tyron Woodley Insists He Could Have Floyd Mayweather UFC Ready in Short Oder (Video)
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While everyone is doubting Floyd Mayweather's sincerity about jumping into the mixed martial arts arena, UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is taking it rather seriously, even offering to train the undefeated former world champion boxer for his UFC debut.
Mayweather began teasing a move into MMA a couple of months ago, but even he has said that he probably wouldn't do it. But now, it appears that he has had a conversation with Woodley about the possibility of taking an MMA fight and is hatching plans with the UFC champ to at least train together in Las Vegas.
Whether or not a training session actually leads to Mayweather stepping into the Octagon to throw down, whether it be with Conor McGregor or not, remains to be seen, but Woodley, during a portion of his latest "The Hollywood Beatdown" show on TMZ Sports, seems certain that he could help Mayweather make the transition from boxing to MMA in short order.
"If he's able to evade punches at a fraction of a second, make people look stupid and miss a million times, then he can learn wrestling defense (and to defend kicks)," Woodley said.
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"I think for the kicks, he's gonna need two or three weeks. Some of the wrestling defense things, it's very similar to boxing… to stop the shot before it gets there is through footwork. In total, maybe two and a half months (to get Floyd ready for a fight)."
The question that lingers is whether or not Mayweather really wants to test himself in the mixed martial arts world or, perhaps more accurately, whether or not the check is big enough for him to risk tarnishing his thus far spotless record in combat sports.


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Q: How do I fix bind message gives 4 parameters but prepared statement "" requires 5 How i can fix bind message gives 4 parameters but prepared statement "" requires 5
I tried the solutions of people who had the same problem as me, but none of them were helpful.(I put all the classes so that the error can be understood more easily)
My server.js
const express = require("express")
require('dotenv').config();
const productRoutes = require("./src/products/routes")

const app = express();
const port = 3004;

app.use(express.json())

app.get("/", (req,res)=>{
    res.send("Hello World!");
});

app.use("/api/v1/products", productRoutes)

app.listen(port, () => console.log(`app listening on port ${port}`))

My db.js
const Pool = require('pg').Pool;
const pool = new Pool({
    user:process.env.POSTGRESQL_USERNAME,
    host:"localhost",
    database:"products",
    password:process.env.POSTGRESQL_PASSWORD,
    port: 5300,
});
module.exports = pool;

My queries.js
const getProducts = "SELECT * FROM products";
const getProductsById = "SELECT * FROM products WHERE id=$1";
const checkImgExists = "SELECT * FROM products s WHERE s.img=$1"
const addProduct = "INSERT INTO products (categoryid, title, unitsinstock, unitprice, img ) VALUES ($1, $2, $3, $4, $5)";

module.exports = {
    getProducts,
    getProductsById,
    checkImgExists,
    addProduct,
}

My routes.js
const {Router}= require('express')
const controller = require('./controller')

const router= Router();

 router.get("/",  controller.getProducts)
 router.post("/", controller.addProduct)
router.get("/:id", controller.getProductsById)

 module.exports = router;

My controller.js
const pool = require('../../db')
const queries = require("./queries")

const getProducts = (req,res)=>{
    pool.query(queries.getProducts,(error, results)=>{
        if(error) throw error;
        res.status(200).json(results.rows);
    })
}

const getProductsById = (req,res)=>{
    const id = parseInt(req.params.id);
    pool.query(queries.getProductsById,[id], (error, results)=>{
        if (error) throw error;
        res.status(200).json(results.rows);
    })
}
 const addProduct=(req,res)=>{
     const {categoryid, title, unitsinstock, unitprice, img} = req.body;
     pool.query(queries.checkImgExists,[img], (error,results)=>{
         if(results.rows.length){
             res.send("same img")
         }

         //add
         pool.query(
             queries.addProduct,
             [categoryid, title, unitsinstock, unitprice],
             (error, results)=>{
                 if(error) throw error;
                 res.status(201).send("success");
             }

         );
     });
 }
module.exports = {
    getProducts,
    getProductsById,
    // getCategories,
    addProduct,

}

When I try to add data with postman I get this error:
app listening on port 3004
C:\Users\90530\Desktop\rest\src\products\controller.js:36
                 if(error) throw error;
                           ^

error:  bind message gives 4 parameters but prepared statement "" requires 5
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    at Socket.<anonymous> (C:\Users\90530\Desktop\rest\node_modules\pg-protocol\dist\index.js:11:42)
    at Socket.emit (events.js:400:28)
    at addChunk (internal/streams/readable.js:290:12)
    at readableAddChunk (internal/streams/readable.js:265:9)
    at Socket.Readable.push (internal/streams/readable.js:204:10)
    at TCP.onStreamRead (internal/stream_base_commons.js:188:23) {
  length: 202,
  severity: 'HATA',
  code: '08P01',
  detail: undefined,
  hint: undefined,
  position: undefined,
  internalPosition: undefined,
  internalQuery: undefined,
  where: undefined,
  schema: undefined,
  table: undefined,
  column: undefined,
  dataType: undefined,
  constraint: undefined,
  file: 'd:\\pginstaller_13.auto\\postgres.windows-x64\\src\\backend\\tcop\\postgres.c',
  line: '1700',
  routine: 'exec_bind_message'
}

A: you forgot a variable here in addProduct :
[categoryid, title, unitsinstock, unitprice],

should be
[categoryid, title, unitsinstock, unitprice, img]

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The deaths of three teens in three separate Oregon car crashes earlier this month is leading some observers to call for a rethinking of the state's teen driving laws, according to The Oregonian.
"In 1999 the state passed a graduated driver's license law for people under 18, requiring a period of supervised driving and a six-month ban on having other teenagers in the car," the newspaper notes. Over the first eight years that the law was in effect the result was a dramatic fall in the rate of fatal car crashes involving Oregon teenagers. "The number of crashes involving teen drivers plummeted 29 percent, from 6001 to 4279," according to the newspaper.
The proposal is based on research indicating that teens in general, and teenage boys in particular, tend to drive more recklessly when other teens are in the car. Under current law newly-licensed drivers under the age of 18 "are prohibited from having passengers under 20, except for family members, for the first six months after receiving their license. During the second six months, they can ferry no more than three under-20 passengers in the vehicle." One idea is to extend the time-frame of those restrictions.
As the article also notes, "nationally, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers." As a Portland auto accident lawyer I see far too many cases involving teens and believe that any measure that might help cut the still-high teen car accident rate is worth considering. There will, of course, be a number of other issues to consider here: will the potential penalties be tough enough to serve as a real deterrent? Will the new laws be subject to primary enforcement (i.e. will police officers, in effect, be able to pull over a car full of teenagers for the express purpose of checking people's ages). Like all significant legislative proposals making any change will require time and careful consideration. It is, however, a conversation worth having.


LAS VEGAS — At the 2018 NAB Show, JVC Professional Video, a division of JVCKENWOOD USA Corp., unveiled a broad range of new products, including the CONNECTED CAM, which provides for what the company calls "a complete news-over-IP workflow solution in the field."
The GY-HC900 "Connected Cam" broadcast camcorder features three 2/3-inch CMOS image sensors for full HD imagery, as well as enhanced connectivity. When paired directly with the optional ProHD Dockable Bridge or via Wi-Fi with any ProHD Bridge unit, the new GY-HC900 allows on-air talent to conduct a two-way interview with return video while streaming live to air without any external boxes or backpacks. It is JVC's first camera featuring a new communications engine that optimizes both image processing and IP performance. The engine enables simultaneous recording, low-latency streaming, and simultaneous decoding for return video and IFB. Latency can be as low as 500 ms for both outgoing and incoming video.
The GY-HC900's complete IP workflow includes streaming performance up to 20 Mbps and built-in Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) with dual external antennas. The camera also features Zixi error correction with automatic repeat request (ARQ) and SMPTE 2022 forward error correction for reliable transmission.
Beyond ENG, the GY-HC900 also targets high-end EFP and studio fiber applications. It works with the FS-900 camera module, which attaches seamlessly to the camera via a 68-pin interface, and feeds 3G-SDI signals, control, audio, sync and intercom to a base station via fiber.
JVC also launched two new 4K cameras at the show. Designed for enhanced single-camera production, the GY-HM250U and GY-HM250SP both feature built-in streaming with Wi-Fi and 4G LTE-connectivity providing live access to Facebook Live, YouTube, and other CDNs. The cameras also work as part of JVC's S.L.I.M. multi-camera production system, which uses the RM-LP100 remote camera control as a CCU for JVC IP-capable cameras.
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Also joining the 4KCAM product line is the GY-HM250SP, which adds sports-specific score overlays, while a third new model, the GY-HM180U offers 3G-SDI and live 4K via HDMI output, only without built-in streaming or graphics. The GY-HM250SP's score overlays — for football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer and volleyball — can be placed in various screen positions. Scores can be updated using an external Wi-Fi connected smartphone or tablet, or real-time scoreboard data delivered automatically via wireless connection to a Sportzcast Scorebot integrated with the venue's scoreboard.
Both new 4KCAM models feature 4:2:2 recording for 4K/30p and 4K/24p and a 4K/60p HDMI output; a tele-macro shooting mode for greater focusing on close objects; and a new Zero Config function that provides automatic, one-click configuration when the camera joins the same LAN as other cameras. All three models record footage in a variety of file formats and frame rates, including up to 120fps slow motion, to economical Class 10 SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
When paired with JVC IP-enabled cameras, the new JVC BR-DE900 ProHD decoder provides bandwidth-efficient, error-free streaming over any IP network. When paired with the JVC BR-DE800 ProHD Broadcaster streaming server, the BR-DE900's H.264 codec — and integrated Zixi or SMPTE 2022 Pro-MPEG stream protection technologies — enable broadcast-quality video to be delivered anywhere over public networks.
Designed for field use and fly packs, this low-latency appliance supports H.265 and H.264 compression standards with versatile A/V connectivity for ENG field reports and other video-over-IP applications. It also enables reliable HEVC decoding or H.264 streams up to 10-bit 4:2:2 1080p/60, with bitrates up to 50 Mbps, and dual 3G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, and composite connectivity.
Also new is the ProHD Studio 4000 compact live production and streaming studio. Also available as the ProHD Studio 4000S for sports production, the self-contained, four-channel system includes a complete control room solution for smaller, budget-conscious facilities.
To support today's growing 4K workflows, JVC also introduced new DT-U and DT-G series LCD studio monitors that feature multiple 4K inputs, including 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI quad link, 4K/60p HDMI 2.0, and more, as well as display of four independent SDI sources in quad view mode.
Designed for critical video applications, the DT-U series provides native 4K-resolution with 10-bit color depth and HDR compatibility, while the more economical DT-G series converts 4K and 2K sources to full HD. Both offer zero latency image processing, remote control via a web browser, built-in auto calibration, color generator and calibration software, and support for user-uploaded 3DLUT cube files for color creation in post.
Available in the fall of 2018, the DT-U series includes: the 28-inch DT-U28U and 31.5-inch DT-U31U, which feature native 3840x2160 4K-resolution, LED backlight, wider color gamut and HLG HDR and PQ HDR display for more realistic imagery. And with sizes ranging from 17.3 to 27 inches, DT-G series monitors — including the DT-G17U, DT-G21U, DT-G24U and DT-G27U — support 4K/60p HDMI and 2K-SDI signals. Available this summer, the DT-G monitors feature an 8-bit panel with 10-bit signal processing and LED backlight, with the three largest models offering a 1000:1 contrast ratio.


The MA 4-H Program is holding a 4-H Summer of Science Model Car Design Workshop from 1-4 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School, 400 Main St., Walpole.
It is open youth ages 5-18 and they do not need to be 4-H members to attend. There will be two car designs to pick from. Youth can build a basic car from a starter kit which is $5 or they can build a battery-powered car from a starter kit which is $10 (these are not pinewood derby cars).
After building the cars, there will be a car competition held at the Cracker Barrel Fair in Wrentham at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 16 to race the cars against other youth to see whose car can travel the furthest or fastest without going off course.


We have now responded to 2905 submissions that were not right for our list. 851 have been marked for further reading/consideration, and 787 are still to be read (1638 in toto).
Of course, the best thing we can do while we wait is to keep writing, working on other projects and submitting other work. Which brings me to the Random House controversy.
Several months ago, I noted that Random House had also opened a new digital imprint and I included a link to the submission guidelines. You can find the original article here. I found out this weekend, thanks to an Examiner post by a writer friend, Nicole LeBoeuf-Little, that the contract terms of the digital imprint have stirred the ire of the SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.) When the SFWA speaks, writers of all genres should listen. After all, they are the source of the cautionary writers' website, Writer Beware.
Main points of the controversy include no advance royalties, profit from a book first going to pay for producing that book, and Random House owning all rights to a book, in all forms, for the life of the copyright. The story has gone viral, making it to the virtual pages of The Guardian, Forbes and Publishers Weekly. In the article linked below, Victoria Strauss of Writer Beware restates the SFWA's position and provides a response sent by Random House.
However you feel about the controversy, this should be an action call to all creatives. If you are offered a contract, read it carefully. If you can, consult a lawyer. Remember that you can offer counter terms, i.e., if you don't agree with something in the contract, you can state how you want it to be changed. If you and the other party can't agree to the terms, walk away.
Writing a novel is an art, selling that novel is a business. Creative people need to hone their business skills in order to be successful.
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70 years ago he was still young. Ha-- 70 a--- a-- e-- j----. Hace 70 años aún era joven.
The butterfly is beautiful. La m------- e- b-----. La mariposa es bonita.
The spider is ugly. La a---- e- f--. La araña es fea.
A woman who weighs a hundred kilos is fat. Un- m---- d- 100 K-. e- g----. Una mujer de 100 Kg. es gorda.
A man who weighs fifty kilos is thin. Un h----- d- 50 K-. e- d------. Un hombre de 50 Kg. es delgado.
The car is expensive. El c---- e- c---. El coche es caro.
The newspaper is cheap. El p-------- e- b-----. El periódico es barato.
More and more people are growing up bilingual. They can speak more than one language. Many of these people often switch languages. They decide which language to use depending on the situation. For example, they speak a different language at work than at home. By doing so, they adapt themselves to their environment. But there is also the possibility of switching languages spontaneously. This phenomenon is called code-switching. In code-switching, the language gets switched in the middle of speaking. There could be many reasons why speakers switch languages. Often, they don't find the appropriate word in one language. They can express themselves better in the other language. It can also be that the speaker feels more confident in one of the languages.
_______ is counted among the Romance languages. That means that it developed from Latin. It is thus related to other Romance languages like Spanish or Italian. Today _______ is spoken on every continent. It is the native language of more than 110 million people. A total of about 220 million people speak _______. For this reason _______ is considered a world language.
Many international organizations use _______ as the official language. In the past _______ was the language of diplomacy. Today English has taken over that role for the most part. Nevertheless, _______ is still one of the most important common languages. And the number of speakers has steadily climbed for years! This is due to strong population growth in the African and Arabic region. _______ is also spoken on islands in the Caribbean and in the South Pacific. If you like to travel you should definitely learn _______!


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Birmingham City in Marbella
Birmingham City: The latest update on Carson Yeung from Hong Kong
News on former BCFC chairman
Brian Dick
Former Birmingham City Chairman Carson Yeung
Former Birmingham City chairman Carson Yeung will learn whether his appeal against his money laundering conviction has been successful next Monday.
Yeung's case was heard by the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong several weeks ago and the verdict will be delivered at around 10am Hong Kong time, the early hours of Monday, July 11 in the UK.
That will signal an end to a case that has been rumbling on for five years and for which he was sentenced to six years imprisonment in 2014, after he was found guilty of five counts of money laundering.
Birmingham City in Marbella: 74 new pictures of the Blues in training
Yeung was released in August 2015 and given leave to mount a final appeal, based on the prosecution's burden of proof.
It is that ruling which will be delivered next week.However, it is pertinent to point out that Yeung's legal wrangles are considered to be separate from the imminent takeover of Birmingham City's parent company.
Yeung, Birmingham International Holdings and Birmingham City FC have agreed to drop actions against each other with a view to Trillion Trophy Asia's buyout being voted through.
See the Birmingham City players weight training in Marbella
Blues pre-season
Players of 2015 vs 2016
Uncertain future
Blues better than last year
Next season won't happen again
Accies friendly
Does Dwight deserve a deal?
Marked man
Tom Ross on the season ahead


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The Unifying Power of Eurovision
by Creative Community for Peace | Jun 20, 2019 | CCFP, Creative Community for Peace, Entertainment, Eurovision, Israel, Music
The Eurovision Song Contest is the world's largest singing competition, annually bringing people from all walks of life together through a shared love of music and cultural exchange.
The Contest
Eurovision has been broadcast every year since 1956, making it the world's longest-running television competition. Only seven countries participated in the first contest, but it has now grown to include more than 40. The contest is open to all active members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which, aside from Europe, includes countries such as Australia, Azerbaijan, and Israel.
Each country has a different method of selecting its contestant. In some states, there are nationwide competitions to choose the representative, while in others, the public broadcaster internally decides who to send. The contestants range from internationally famous musicians to others who are just starting out and fall anywhere and everywhere on the spectrum of musical genres, from opera to EDM, to hip-hop.
The contest, which is watched annually by upwards of 200 million people, is hosted in a different city every year, and the right to host the competition is granted to the country that won the previous year. Over the past 10 years, Eurovision has been hosted in: Moscow, Russia in 2009; Oslo, Norway in 2010; Dusseldorf, Germany in 2011; Baku, Azerbaijan in 2012; Malmo, Sweden in 2013; Copenhagen, Denmark in 2014; Vienna, Austria in 2015; Stockholm, Sweden in 2016; Kyiv, Ukraine in 2017; Lisbon, Portugal in 2018; and finally, in 2019, in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Next year the contest will be hosted in Holland, although which city in the Netherlands has yet to be decided.
Eurovision is a fantastic opportunity for musicians to showcase their talent, and successful musicians, most famously ABBA, have gotten their start from the contest, and it's a spectacle, which provides weeks of fun and excitement. But ultimately, it's much more than that.
Eurovision provides a fantastic opportunity to broaden one's cultural horizon and learn about other countries. This can be done through the songs performed at the contest, the "postcards" filmed by each contestant in the host country, and the tourism the contest facilitates.
The artists competing in Eurovision often perform songs that showcase elements of their nation's culture. In 2019, for example, the Norwegian entry KEiiNO performed a song that included the joik chanting of the Sami people from northern Norway, bringing it to the world stage. Other countries, including Azerbaijan and Serbia, also used elements of their country's traditional music in their 2019 entries.
The "postcards" filmed by the contestants also allow people to learn more about the host country, which, in many cases, maybe a place they have never visited or even thought much about. This year, Eurovision viewers got to see the contestants dancing with Israelis in various locations around the country, giving them a glimpse of the beaches in Tel Aviv, the world headquarters of the Baha'i Faith in Haifa, the Dead Sea in the lowest point on earth, the ancient historical sites of Jerusalem, and much more.
Additionally, the tourism caused by Eurovision adds to the contests contribution to cultural exchange. Every year, tens of thousands of tourists visit the host city to attend the contest in person rather than watching it on television. In addition to meeting with the locals and experiencing the local culture first hand, it also allows tourists from all over the world meet each other, singing and dancing together as they cheer on their favorite entries.
The Power of Unity
When this spirit of togetherness and open-mindedness came under attack by proponents of a cultural boycott of Israel, we at Creative Community For Peace (CCFP) rallied the entertainment industry behind Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv, launching a statement which was signed onto by more than 100 leading entertainment industry artists and professionals, including: Sharon Osbourne, Stephen Fry, Scooter Braun, and Rachel Riley, amongst many others.
We are delighted to say that the 2019 contest was a great success, and exhibited the power of Eurovision to unite. For example, two of this year's contestants, Bilal Hassani of France and Allesandro Mahmoud of Italy, are of Arabic background, with origins in Morocco and Egypt, respectively. Their appearance on the Eurovision stage in Israel was a subliminal, yet powerful message that music can rise above the political squabbles of the day.
Additionally, American superstar Madonna, who was a guest performer at this year's Eurovision, was much more explicit in her belief in the unifying power of music, when her dancers wore Israeli and Palestinian flags on their back and held hands on the stage.
For decades, Eurovision has provided a platform for friendly competition between nations, based on a shared love of music, and we hope to see it continue for many more.


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Weigh in on a new series
A friend of mine asked me to start teaching him about bands, and I posted about this on the Facebook page. A few people got into the idea, and didn't seem opposed to the idea of it becoming an actual series here on Immortal Music.
Problem is, I don't know if it'd be a waste of time, actually. The reason I am teaching him more about bands is because while he listens to the music, he knows very little about the bands as people. Being a music journalist, I like knowing who's behind the music, so that comes easily. However, I feel like a lot of people who are very into music are the same way as me, so there's a very high chance that nobody will really be learning anything from that series.
So, I would like someone to weigh in on this. Would it be a good idea or is it a waste of time? Someone suggested I make it a video series, as a way to resurrect the YouTube channel, and that does sound like a good idea to me. It also crossed my mind that it would be cool to somehow make this series incooroprate not only the channel but the website too. Like some things are talked about in a video, but other things are brought up on the website.
Please let me know what you think about this. Should I start a series teaching people about the people behind the music? Or should I leave it be because people probably already know most of it anyways? If you have something to say, please don't hesitate to say it here, Facebook, Twitter or on Instagram.
10 Best Shinedown song
Somehow we forgot to post the fifth installment of our '10 Best Songs' series for a few days, so we are doing it now.
Today's choice is Shinedown, who has been a favorite of Immortal Music's for several years now. We first discovered them via YouTube in either 2007 or 2008, and have followed their work ever since. The first song we ever heard by them was "Save Me", quickly followed by "I Dare You." And obviously, we never looked back. We are very excited for the release of their fifth studio album, which is promised later this year. For now though, we have four other albums filled with great music, so let's get into the favorites from those albums.
As with all of these lists, the lists are in no order, just in the order that they came to mind.
I Dare You
Sin With A Grin
I'll Follow You
Some Day
Shed Some Light
Yes, we did exclude the first album with this list. The main reason for this is while its a very good album and it does feature their incredible cover of "Simple Man" and "45" which is just legendary but other than those two songs, we don't actively find ourselves listening to that album. Its a good album, but we like all the ones after that.
We also want to say that "Simple Man" is spiritual live. Not sure why but its a religious experience live.
The number one favorite by the way is, "Unity." Its just beautiful, and there's nothing more to say there.
So, let us know what your favorites by Shinedown is! We really want to know. You can tell us here, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Highly Suspect -Lost review
A press person for the progressive rock band Highly Suspect emailed me about their song, "Lost", and we were very intrigued.
Right off the bat, I liked the way it sounded. Its quite fast paced, and catchy. The vocalist is cool, the voice sounds reminiscent of someone...but I can't place who. Something from the early 2000's or late 90s, I want to say, but with a still modern feel all at once that can't quite be explained.
As the title shows, it tells the tale of feeling lost. It sounds as though its just after a possibly toxic relationship fell apart. He talks about his love growing 'like a vine around his throat', and it seems like she's pulling him down. He's questioning if it ever will be the same, and says it took him too long to take the blame. Poor guy. I think everyone's felt that way before though, sadly.
Its a great song, and honestly, I see these guys going far. Hopefully we hear more from Highly Suspect soon! It appears as though they do have a release coming out soon called Mister Asylum that you can pre-order now on iTunes.
Want to check out this song or more from them? Check them out over on Soundcloud.
10 Best Pierce The Veil songs
Its time for the fourth installment of the '10 Best' series we have been doing for a few days now. This series has come basically full circle (yet is still not done), as this all began when Alternative Press posted the '10 Best PTV songs.' They didn't pick their favorites though, they picked the most popular ones, and that inspired me to write out the top ten favorite songs from my favorite bands.
So far, we have covered Papa Roach, All Time Low and A Day To Remember and now it is Pierce The Veil's turn. In coming days we will more than likely also cover Shinedown, Three Days Grace, and quite possibly several others but we will cross that bridge when we come to it.
Hopefully someone out there is actually enjoying this series, as very few have responded to anything related to this series. Please know your feedback is always welcome, and we would love to hear your favorites as well.
Now that all of that is out of the way, let's get into the real reason you're here -the list. As with all of the lists previous, there is no order to this list. Its also worth mentioning that I had previously enjoyed Pierce The Veil but did not really get into their music until the Collide With The Sky album was released. They were not new to me by the time this was released but that is what fully got my attention.
Hell Above
Stained Glass Eyes And Colorful Tears
A Match Into Water
Hold On Til May
Drella
I'm Low On Gas And You Need A Jacket
Caraphernelia
Disasterology
The temptation to put all their most popular, and the entire album for Collide With The Sky was there. I tried to resist that though because I do enjoy all of Pierce the Veil's music, I just happen to really enjoy Collide With The Sky. Me and every other person who likes Pierce The Veil, right?
The first song I ever heard from them was "Drella", and was followed by "Caraphernila." I have no idea how I found Pierce The Veil, but I do remember when I found "Caraphernila" I got very excited because I had only just recently discovered A Day To Remember. As soon as I heard Jeremy McKinnon's voice, I remember thinking, "Hey, I think that's the guy from A Day To Remember..." Sure enough, and I loved it. It was one of the first collaboration songs I had found where I knew of the person featured in the song, and I just thought it was cool.
I honestly am not sure which PTV song is my ultimate favorite, but I kind of want to say "Stained Glass Eyes And Colorful Tears." The chorus gets to me in a way. "Fine. Maybe I'll pretend right now -but I swear to God that I'm gonna change the world. And I promise you someday we'll tell ourselves, 'Oh my God, this is paradise.'" That's just beautiful and I kind of like the message it gives. You can make it seem like you're just going with the flow, but really you know what you're going to do in life. If that's not what its supposed to mean, well, too bad because that's what it means to me. Eventually I'll learn the real message.
So, that's my list of Pierce The Veil songs! Please let me know what your favorites by Pierce The Veil are either in the comments here, over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Please feel encouraged to also tell me your favorites out of the other bands I've done lists for as well!
See you on the social medias.
10 Best A Day To Remember songs
I feel like I have an unpopular opinion here, but I prefer 'newer' ADTR. Like, their last two albums speak volumes to me. I like the earlier ones (Homesick and For Those Who Have Heart) but What Seperates Me From You and Common Courtesy are my favorite albums from them. I discovered ADTR not long after For Those Who Have Heart came out, I think, but didn't really get into them until What Seperates Me From You was released.
1.	All I Want
2.	All Signs Point To Lauderdale
3.	Sometimes You're The Hammer, Sometimes You're The Nail
4.	I'm Made of Wax Larry, What Are you Made Out Of?
5.	2nd Sucks
6.	If It Means A Lot To You
7.	Have Faith In Me
8.	Right Back At It Again
9.	Sticks & Bricks
10.	The Downfall Of Us All
I find myself quoting ADTR lyrics a lot, especially ones from the first three songs on the list. I even have a quote from "Sometimes You're The Hammer, Sometimes You're The Nail" tattooed on my leg.
The first song I ever heard by ADTR was actually their cover of "Since U Been Gone" originally by Kelly Clarkson, and sadly I forget what my first original song by them is. I want to say that it was "I'm Made Of Wax Larry.." but I cannot be sure.
Anyway, there's that list! What are your favorites from A Day To Remember? Let us know!
Wanna see the other lists in this series? There's been two others so far! Papa Roach and All Time Low. Stay tuned, lists from other favorite bands from Immortal Music will be coming soon.
10 Favorite All Time Low songs
Yesterday, we posted our top favorites from Papa Roach, and it was all inspired by Alternative Press posting the most popular Pierce The Veil songs. Now, we are starting a series of sorts where we name our favorites from our favorite bands. Today is All Time Low. As many know, the creator of Immortal Music is a rather big fan of All Time Low, and has been for several years now. So, nobody should be surprised that this list exists.
As with any favorite band, its hard to pick a handful of favorites, but its a challenge worth taking. Here are my top favorite All Time Low songs, in no order whatsoever.
1.	Weightless
2.	Stay Awake
3.	Somewhere In Neverland
4.	Kids In The Dark
5.	The Irony Of Choking On A Lifesaver
6.	Jasey Rae (The MTV Unplugged edition!)
7.	Canals
8.	Lost In Stereo
9.	The Reckless And The Brave
10.	A Party Song (Walk of Shame)
Honorable mentions also go to "Backseat Serenade", "Damned If I Do Ya, Damned If I Don't", "Walls", "For Baltimore", "Backseat Serenade", "Poppin' Champagne", "Coffee Shop Soundtrack" and so many more. All their songs are great, just some stick more than others. I did add "Kids In The Dark" in there because not only do I love the song, but I love the video.
This list may change once Future Hearts is here, but as of right now, I think this is my list. Let me know what your favorites by All Time Low is, and stay tuned for more lists of favorite songs.
10 Best Papa Roach songs!
Alternative Press posted an article about the '10 best Pierce The Veil' songs, and it inspired us to pick out a band and do the top ten best songs from them. We may just do this for all our favorites through out the week, so stay tuned for that.
AP pretty much just chose the most popular PTV songs, which basically states the obvious 'best ones', but a quick YouTube search could tell you that as well. One of the editors, or writers for AP could have taken the time to express themselves and share their favorites. They didn't, but we're going to. Maybe nobody cares, but maybe someone out there does! Feel free to comment your favorites as well, and we can get a conversation going if someone would like that!
At some point, we probably will cover our favorite Pierce The Veil songs, as we fans of Pierce The Veil, but right now, we are going to talk about Papa Roach. Please remember that these are just our favorites, and its nothing against their other songs. This list is also, for the most part, in no order. Some songs were explained, because there was a set reason, and others didn't have a set reason, so no explanation was given.
Papa Roach, recently has been one of Immortal Music's absolute favorite bands, and has been one of the favorites for several years now. The favorites list always fluctuates, but right now the favorites for us are Papa Roach, All Time Low, Shinedown, A Day To Remember, and Pierce The Veil. Probably in that order, actually.
The song list for us are as follows (But again, not in any real order.) The explanations were also written in first person, just so everyone is aware. It didn't make sense to speak in third person while talking about the favorites.)
Scars (This has been a favorite since the first time I heard it. Its one of those songs that just perfectly defines me. My weakness is that I care too much. I actually have a quote from this song on my arm, which is "Our Scars remind us that the past is real." People often assume a few things when they read that, but I simply just remind people that not all scars are psychical and all of them are highly real. The whole song just speaks to me, and I fell in love with it instantly. When I heard it properly, knowing what it was, it was probably five years old at the time. Yes, I was late but -better late than never, right?)
Skeletons (When I first heard this, my jaw dropped. It spoke to me so much that I actually had to pause the CD and take a moment after it finished. If you haven't heard it, go listen to it. Its all about breaking down a wall you built around yourself, and letting someone finally get past the wall. I've always spoken of a 'wall', that basically kept me from relationship stuff for many reasons I can only slightly respond. At the time this came out, I had just the day before that decided I was going to try to break down the wall. The words "Jacoby, get out of my head." Did pass my lips. He was literally speaking for me, again, and it blew my mind.)
Still Swingin' (I'm all for songs that are 'inspiring' or 'empowering'. The songs that encourage people to keep going are always among my favorites. Songs like that are the reminders that you can get through anything life throws at you, and what music is really for. Its there to help you, in many different ways. Songs like this are perfect examples of that.)
What Do You Do? (Everyone has been to that point in their life when they're questioning what they can do now. Sometimes life feels like its too much, and this song shows that very well. It just simply asks, "What do you do when it all comes down on you? Do you run and hide or face the truth?" And I've always liked that about this song. It can get you to think, especially if you're finding yourself wanting to run from a problem, rather than face it.)
Face Everything And Rise (Well, that was a perfect segue, wasn't it? I never thought to put 'What Do You Do' and this one together, but if you do, it kind of sounds like you have your answer to the questions "What Do You Do" asks. How interesting! Anyways, when this song came out, I instantly loved it. "F.E.A.R' is a great thing to remind yourself, because like I said in my explanation previous, its better to face your problems and this is very empowering.)
Silence Is The Enemy (I primarily like this one because its extremely catchy, but I am one for speaking your mind and this song does go along with that very well.)
Getting Away With Murder (Now this had to be somewhere in the list, didn't it? Its awesome, everyone knows it.)
Leader Of The Broken Hearts (This song is simply beautiful! I love the way it was done, and the message behind it. It also sits well with me because it seems to almost imply that you're trying to look out for the 'broken hearts', and something I've always wanted to do. Going back to Scars here, "My weakness is that I care too much." Another thing I like about this one, it tells the story of losing everything, and being terrified but being proved wrong in the moment. You think you're going to fall, and everything's over, and then you realize, "Oh hey...I survived this. I'm okay." People forget sometimes that unless its actually life threatening, it can't kill you. Maybe this will remind some of people of that fact.)
Broken As Me (This was the PERFECT follow up to "Scars", there for, I had no choice but to love it. Remember in "Scars?" When he said "I can't help you fix yourself, but at least I can say I tried. I'm sorry, but I gotta move on with my own life?" This song sort of sounds like the aftermath of that. You tried to give up on someone, because you knew it was good for you, but yet...you still couldn't, and then you saw they were just as messed up as you were too. This may go without saying -but it spoke to me.)
Picking just ten songs for a band you love is really a challenge! Some may disagree with me on this, but the F.E.A.R album is a work of art, and my personal favorite album. I had such a hard time not just listing that whole album. Its been nearly on repeat since its release in late January. Every day a different song from it has gotten stuck in my head and its just incredible. What's even more incredible is Jacoby said in an interview when they went to record the album, he had no lyrics ready. The lyrics are my favorite thing about the album, so its mind blowing that he went into the studio with nothing. That's my favorite Papa Roach album, and as you can see by my list, for the most part, I prefer 'newer' Papa Roach albums. Many people have disagreed with me on that, and that's okay, but this is how I feel about it. If anyone wants to fully hear what I think of the album, I did do a review of it when it came out. The love for it has only grown, but the favorites still stand the same.
Stay tuned for more '10 best' lists, and please feel free to give your feedback! Also, please feel free -encouraged, even, to suggest bands for this series. This could be a great way to get you guys involved, and this will give bands some individual love.
Combination of lyrics
I can see myself in a broken reflection, and I'm not okay. It just magnifies my imperfections, aand I'm not okay. Beaten down and I'm crawling, I'm craving affection, afraid of rejection
I'm scared to get close, I hate being alone. I long for that feeling to not feel at all. The higher I get, the lower I sink. I can't drown my demons they know how to swim.
My demons are stronger than ever. This lifetime is harder than ever to become somebody better...somebody better.
It's never enough, no it's never enough. No matter what I say. It's never enough, no it's never enough. I'll never be what you want me to be. I'M DONE!
You thought you were there to guide me, you were only in my way. You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you. You left me on the side of the road, and now I got no place to go. I walk this empty street on the boulevard of broken dreams. Where the city sleeps, and I'm the only one and I walk alone.
If you take it from me, live your life for yourself. 'Cause when its all said and done -you don't need anyone else. I don't wanna finish what we started, I never should have let you out. You thought I was an easy target. Now I know who you are – who the devil is. You can try to take my salvation, you can try to take everything. I'm not a slave to your temptation.
I will fight, one last fight. Don't break down in front of me. I will fight, will you fight? I am not the enemy. I will try one last time.
I will forgive, forget. 'Cause I know that it will set me free. And all that's left is the emptiness inside of me. You murder my heart, broke my trust and watch me fade away. Now I see, now I see that you're just as broken as me.
I can't help you fix yourself, but at least I can say I tried. I'm sorry but I gotta move on with my own life! All I want is a place to call my own, to mend the hearts of everyone who feels alone. You know to keep your hopes up high and your head down low.
Its easy to feel like you're all alone, to feel like nobody knows the great that you are. The good that's inside you is trying so hard to break through. Maybe its your time to lift off and fly, you won't know if you never try..
Don't let anyone tell you that you're not strong enough. Don't give up, there's nothing wrong with just being yourself. That's more than enough.
Pick yourself up off the ground. You're sure as hell too good to let them hold you down. I'm wide awake and thinking, with my pillow on the floor, that maybe I'm just wasting my time dreaming. In a harsh reality, I don't wanna wake up just to find out. I've been deceived...Well somebody told me that I would be a dreamer for life.Somebody told me I would never reach the other side. Well you say I'm old news, but cross your fingers -I'm yours to lose. I'm better off, better off without you.
If I can get through this, I can get through anything. If I can make it through this, I can get through anything. Wake me up, say enough is enough. I'm dying to live -something's gotta give. Maybe its not my weekend, but its gonna be my year. And I'm so sick of watching as the minutes pass as I go no where. And this is my reaction to everything I fear. 'Cause I've been going crazy.
Do you think about everything you've been through? You never thought you'd be so depressed. Are you wondering 'is it life or death'? Do you think that there's no one like you?
You're not alone, you're with me. Don't let the world bring you down, there's always hope for the willing. Don't let the world bring you down. It's not over, you're not alone anymore
When it feels like all is lost and there's no guide that's left to prove it. Take a look inside, cherish your life, and live before you lose it.
When it falls apart and you're feeling lost, all your hope is gone, don't forget to hold on. Keep holding on, 'cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through. Just stay strong.
Its funny how some distance makes everything seem small. And the fears that once controlled me can't get to me at all. Its time to see what I can do, to test the limits and break through. No right, no wrong, no rules for me. I'm free!
For the first time in forever there'll be music, there'll be light. For the first time in forever, I'll be dancing through the night. 'Cause this is a wasteland, my only retreat, with heaven above you, there's hell over me. All your worries, leave them somewhere else. Find a dream you can follow. Reach for something, when there's nothing left, and the world's feeling hollow. Can you hear it calling? Can you feel it in your soul? Can you trust this longing? And take control! Fly. Open up the part of you that wants to hide away. You can shine, forget about the reasons why you can't in life and start to try, cause it's your time..Time to fly.
Its time for me to fly, time for me to soar. Time for me to open up my heart and knock on heaven's door. Life's what you make it, so let's make it rock. All the lies and now the truth. Here I am with nothing left to lose. Now that I'm crawling in my skin, maybe it's time I just give in. I've become the leader of the broken hearts. And now I finally know what it feels like to risk everything and still survive. When you're standing on the battlefield, and all the pain is real, that's when you realize that you must've done something right. 'Cause you've never felt so alive. So have you ever been caught in a sea of despair? And your moment of the truth is the day that you say, "I'm not scared." Put your hands in the air, if you hear me out there. I've been looking for you day and night. Shine a light in the dark, let me see where you are. 'Cause I'm not gonna leave you behind. If I told you that you're not alone, and I showed you this is where you belong -put your hands in the air. One more time.
I was broken, I was choking, I was lost -This Song saved my life. I was bleeding stopped believing, could have died -this song saved my life. I was down, I was drowning but it came on just in time. This song saved my life.
Let the music help you...I don't have more to say. I have a million more lyrics I could quote, and at some point, I probably will. This whole combining lyrics thing is fun for me, and hopefully someone out there enjoys it. All the songs used are listed below, in the order they were used. This was just for fun, and I will probably end up doing it again soon, and I think I have done it before.
Skeletons -Papa Roach, Can You Feel My Heart -Bring Me The Horizon, Where Did The Angels Go -Papa Roach, Never Enough -Five Finger Death Punch, Just Like You -Three Days Grace, The Flood -Escape The Fate, Boulevard Of Broken Dreams -Green Day, All I Want -A Day To Remember, Devil -Papa Roach, Broken As Me -Papa Roach, Scars -Papa Roach, Make Some Noise -Hannah Montana, So Long And Thanks For The Booze -All Time Low, Let It Roll -All Time Low, Lived A Lie -You Me At Six, Better Off -Art Of Dying, Get Thru This -Art Of Dying, Weightless -All Time Low, One X -Three Days Grace, You're Not Alone -Of Mice And Men, Hold On -Jonas Brothers, Keep Holding On -Avril Lavigne, Let It Go -Idina Menzel, For The First Time Forever -Kristen Bell, Hell Above -Pierce The Veil, Fly -Hilary Duff, Time For Me To Fly -Jonas Brothers, Life's What You Make It -Hannah Montana, Leader Of The Broken Hearts -Papa Roach, Unity -Shinedown, This Song Saved My Life -Simple Plan
Band merch loophole
Most people are well aware of the unwritten band merch rule, right? "Don't wear band merch unless you listen to the band." You wouldn't wear a shirt for a TV show you didn't watch, so don't wear a shirt for a band you don't listen to. Simple as that! You're supporting something you know nothing about, and that's not right.
However, perhaps there is some loopholes to this rule. There's a reason for saying this, so hold on to your comments until you read on some more. Say you don't really listen a band's work, but you listen to a song by them -is it okay then? For myself, I generally say no, but that's a grey area that varies from person to person. However, what if that band comes out with a t-shirt quoting that one song? Is it okay to get that then? I have to say yes!
The reason this came up is a photo of a Blink 182 shirt showed up in one of my many news feeds (It may have been Facebook, may have been Instagram, I don't remember.) that made me instantly go, "I want that!" I cannot seem to find a picture of it again to show you guys, but I will describe it. It was a brown shirt that said Blink 182 at the top of the shirt and in the center was a big '23' and around it it said, "What's my age again?"
Someone's going to freak on me for saying this -because someone always does but I am not a fan of Blink 182. I never really have been -though I am curious about their future new singer because its generally been Tom Delong's vocals that have stopped me from getting into their music. I have an unpopular opinion, I know. I don't have a problem with them, but his vocals just aren't my taste. I'm like that with most 'traditional' punk or pop punk bands, its not just Blink. I totally just digressed there, let me get myself back on topic.
The band is growing on me now, but "What's My Age Again?" has always been the one I really can say I enjoy. It is also the only one I have on my iPod, and because of that, I don't buy Blink 182 merch. They have had designs I liked before, and I have considered getting them because I do appreciate Blink and what they have done for bands but never have for that reason. That shirt however might be okay for me to wear because it quotes the one song I really listen to. Not that it really matters, I cannot find that picture again and because of that, I don't think I'm going to be able to find the t-shirt. If I find it, I'll post it on Facebook or Instagram or something.
So, what are your thoughts on band merch in this sense? What would you personally do? And while we're asking questions, what band do you find yourself wanting merch from but not buying because you don't listen to them actively? Blink is one of the only ones I have this dilemma with now, but I have also had this issue with Motionless in White. That has changed now because I do listen to a couple of their newer albums.
I'm rambling again, so I am going to shut myself up. Let me know your thoughts here, Facebook, Twitter, or now Instagram!
Thirteen (band) song reviews!
Thirteen, a hard rock band from Washington DC contacted me on Twitter to ask if I would preview four of their songs (All available on iTunes, and give my input) and rather than just listening and telling them what I thought over a message, I decided to listen to them and give my feedback here on the website. These are not all on an EP, they are all singles on iTunes.
They only asked me to listen to four songs, but I must say, I was very impressed! Those four songs were, "Romeo Kiss", "I Let Go", "The Siren", and "Time" and those four showed off their talent a lot. They are currently still a 'smaller' band, but they are incredibly talented and hopefully will get some recognition soon.
The four songs they asked me to check out told stories of romance, break ups, possible suicidal thoughts, and strength. It appears as though they have two very talented singers, one male, and one female. Their male singer, Mark, sings on "I Let Go (His Goodbye", and "The Siren (The Man On The Edge)" and the female, Savannah, sings on "Romeo Kiss" and "Time."
All four songs are wonderful, but our personal favorites for the moment are "Romeo Kiss" and "Time." "Romeo Kiss" sounds as though it is about a break up, but rather than being saddened by this, she sounds rather glad to be free of the control and just wishes to forget it. "I think I'll start a fire to burn this memory. Baby please, set me free." I found that to be rather empowering, and thought it stood out because of that.
"Time" is one of those songs that stands as the perfect example of what music is there for. Its generally an escape, or serves as reminders for various things for various people. This particular one may just remind people that everything will get better if you just give it some time. Too many people forget that, and this song will definitely help remind some people of that.
These guys are definitely worth checking out -don't pass them up. Be sure to check out all these songs and many more on iTunes and follow them on Twitter, and Facebook.
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A rise in office vacancies could point to a diversifying Chicago Loop
Matt Baker July 17, 2020
300 N. Michigan Avenue, co-developed by Sterling Bay and Magellan Development Group
Some employees have returned to their Loop offices, but many are still working remotely. This could be the trailhead for a long-term trend, with more corporate users giving their employees wider latitude to work from home. It may also augment the progression of Chicago's central business district into a mixed-use neighborhood.
According to research compiled by Colliers International's Chicago office, the vacancy rate in the CBD soared during the second quarter, rising 100 basis points to 13.9 percent. That's the largest quarter-over-quarter increase since 2009 and, as it stands, the submarket's highest rate in more than eight years.
And it's not as if Class A buildings are immune. There has been a bevy of new space in recent years—a cumulative 3 million square feet just with Hines' River Point at 444 W. Lake Street, John Buck Company's 151 N. Franklin and Riverside Investment & Development's 150 North Riverside—that has drawn users away from aging, Class B properties in the Loop. This category of premium office space, according to Colliers data, saw an 80 bps increase last quarter, rising to 12.2 percent. With other projects set to deliver, such as Bank of America Tower, BMO Tower and the remainder of the massive, redeveloped Old Post Office—all dreamed up in the halcyon days before COVID-19—Class A vacancy will likely only increase in the quarters and years ahead.
Consider further that even as supply goes up, demand may go down. It's too early to tell how strong this trend will be, but one theory suggests that corporate tenants suddenly forced to experiment with their employees working remotely will decide that they can maintain productivity with a smaller office footprint. In the O'Hare submarket, for example, tech firm The Clarity Group recently downsized from 9,000 to 1,200 square feet, citing the success of their own work-from-home model.
All of that sets the stage for what may be a true transformation of the Chicago Loop. Once defined by office users, with some hotel, retail and cultural uses sprinkled in, the submarket's evolution has been a long time coming. But as more and more residential developments began to pop up in the Loop—and new office hot spots emerge in River North, the West Loop and elsewhere around the city—a co-mingling has occurred. The Loop has slowly modified into a live-work-play environment that many young professionals desire.
The pandemic may be the shot in the arm to kick that trend into higher gear. As evidence, consider the $174.5 million in financing that co-developers Sterling Bay and Magellan Development Group recently secured for the construction of 300 North Michigan Avenue.
"This development will serve as a striking new addition to Chicago's Michigan Avenue," said Andy Gloor, CEO of Sterling Bay. "We are extremely proud that financing has successfully crossed the finish line despite the pandemic."
Designed by bKL Architecture, this 47-story, 523-foot-tall tower will rise on one of the city's most sought-after blocks. What's truly amazing is that in addition to 289 residential units, the mixed-use project will include 25,000 square feet of flagship retail space and a 280-key hotel—two sectors that have been bludgeoned by the pandemic. None of the project's space will be set aside for office use.
The project was announced well before COVID-19 reared its head, but this new financing shows that capital sources are optimistic on non-office, mixed-use developments in the Loop. Bank OZK provided financing for this project and Pearlmark Real Estate and Monroe Capital supplied mezzanine financing. Nearly $12 million in equity was also sourced from more than 260 investors on CrowdStreet.com for the project.
"Securing a construction loan of any dollar amount in today's business climate is a feat, but to secure financing of this magnitude—especially for a property that includes significant involvement of a hotel operator—is almost unheard of," said Stephen Quazzo, CEO of Pearlmark.
The outlook for office space in Chicago's Loop (or anywhere in the country, really) is still murky at the moment. Colliers data shows that asking rents in the Chicago CBD fell for the first time in eight years during the second quarter and there were no less than 33 large blocks of space available, adding up to over 7.3 million square feet cumulatively.
Is this a momentary blip in response to COVID-19? Only time will tell but the $250 million 300 North Michigan Avenue project is indicative that even a once-in-a-century global pandemic can't stop the Loop's transformation into a true live-work-play community.
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A resident of Ambergris Caye is in serious trouble with the law after three women have accused him of rape. The three victims reported to San Pedro Police that they were raped by 21-year-old Eric Gutierrez inside their rooms in the wee hours on Friday September 6th.
According to San Pedro Police, a 36-year-old Belizean bartender of Pescador Drive in San Pedro Town reported that at about 3AM on Friday she was inside her apartment room sleeping along with her roommate, a 28 year old Honduran waitress. She told police that they were awakened by a knock on their apartment door and proceeded to inquire who it was. When they opened the door, a man pushed another female inside the room. The third female is a 25 year old Guatemalan waitress who lives in the rear room of the same apartment. The man, who was later identified as Gutierrez, allegedly had a knife on the woman's neck and once inside, demanded that all the women remove their clothes. It is alleged that Gutierrez then stabbed one of the three women on her foot, at which point, fearing for their lives, they removed their clothes. The women told police that he proceeded to take turns in having sexual intercourse with them against their will.
The women were all taken to a medical doctor and gave consent for a full examination. The woman who was stabbed was also treated before being released.
On Sunday September 8th, San Pedro Police formally arrested and charged Eric Gutierrez with three counts of rape and one count of aggravated burglary. Gutierrez, a Belizean mechanic of the San Juan area was taken to the San Pedro Magistrate Court. The police prosecutor objected to bail and as a result, he was remanded to the Belize Central Prison until his next court appearance. Gutierrez is no stranger to police as he has been charged on countless occasions for various crimes around the island.
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Traditional restaurants in South Somerset
Traditional, Pubs and Bars with Restaurants 10.1 miles 1 Bridport Road Drimpton DT8 3RD
A village pub set in the heart of the Dorset countryside, just ten miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, The Royal Oak offers a warm, friendly welcome and traditional home-cooked food - the kitchen staff use only the finest local produce, sourced from local suppliers. The mouth-watering standard menu and the lunchtime 'lite ...
The Kings Arms
Traditional, Pubs and Bars with Restaurants 10.3 miles Pound Road Thornford DT9 6QD
Just three miles from Sherborne, the Kings Arms in Thornford has everything you expect from a friendly village pub - and more besides. A warm welcome awaits you from Andrew and Ann, who have brought the pub back from closure. Now refurbished, the comfortable bar is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed drink and a hearty meal; alterna...
The Mitre Inn
Traditional 10.4 miles Sandford Orcas DT9 4RU
Situated in picturesque Sandford Orcas along two major footpaths, Monarch's Way and the Macmillan Way, The Mitre Inn is a popular pit-stop for ramblers, cyclists, and those wishing to explore the beautiful Dorset countryside. With two well-appointed, cosy rooms, The Mitre Inn is the perfect place to rest and enjoy some delicious pu...
The Nags Head Tavern
Traditional, Pubs and Bars with Restaurants 10.9 miles Thornfalcon TA3 5NW
This 17th-Century tavern sits on the A358 and caters not only to weary drivers, but also to cyclists, walkers and locals from the surrounding villages. The Nags Head Tavern has been going from strength to strength recently, and has started to make a lasting impression on many residents around Taunton. One of the only pubs in the are...
The Haymaker Inn
Traditional, Pubs and Bars with Restaurants 11 miles Wadeford TA20 3AP
There's probably no better place to unwind after a day spent exploring the beauty of south Somerset than the pretty Haymaker Inn. Just minutes from the centre of Chard and a short drive from the coast, this inn is ideally located to welcome the weary traveller, or anyone looking for a warm ambience in which to enjoy some really exce...
Rest & Welcome Inn
Traditional, Pubs and Bars with Restaurants 11.3 miles Yeovil Road DT2 0NF
A warm and friendly greeting awaits you at the Rest & Welcome Inn. Pull into the ample parking area and join Dave, Leanne and their team for a pint of local ale inside this smart yet homely inn. With Wrecked and Odyssey to name just a couple, there is plenty of ale to choose from, which regularly changes to ensure maximum vari...
The Camelot
Traditional 11.4 miles Chapel Road South Cadbury BA22 7EX
Set in the village of South Cadbury, The Camelot is located just five minutes' walk from the historic Cadbury Camp – an Iron Age hillfort that boasts excellent views of the Mendips, the Quantock Hills and Exmoor. Inside, the relaxed atmosphere creates the perfect environment in which to unwind after a morning hike, and is equa...
The Mermaid Inn
Traditional 11.4 miles 76 Bristol Road DT9 4JD
The Mermaid Inn is a traditional red-brick pub found on the outskirts of picturesque Sherborne, surrounded by quaint stones houses and open countryside. Located just off the main road, the pub is conveniently close to the town yet is perched in a tranquil spot on the edge of Quarr Local Nature Reserve.
The friendly atm...
Traditional 11.4 miles West Hatch TA3 5RS
The rustic charm of this beautifully decorated 16th-century inn is hard to resist. Expect a warm welcome from the friendly staff, and then settle in to this unique cosy and dog-friendly establishment with a Taunton-brewed cider or a beer from Weston-super-Mare. Delightful dishes are freshly made on-site from locally sourced ingred...
Traditional 11.4 miles Greenhill DT9 4EP
Nestled in the heart of Sherborne, The Crown is a longstanding fixture of the local community. Cheerful staff offer a convivial reception to families, couples and groups of friends who assemble here to enjoy great food and drink in a relaxed, friendly setting. Recently refurbished to a high standard, the interior is clean and cont...
The White Hart
Traditional, Pubs and Bars with Restaurants 11.5 miles 2 Cheap Street DT9 3PX
Set in the pretty town of Sherborne, this 17th-Century public house is the perfect place to relax. The low ceiling beams, flagstone flooring and old brick walls all add to the character of the building and create a cosy ambience. Sit back, relax and enjoy the atmosphere with a cold beer, or choose something from the delicious sel...
King William Inn
Traditional, Pubs and Bars with Restaurants 11.5 miles 19 Market Place BA6 9HL
Known locally as The Billy, the King William Inn is at the heart of the historical town of Glastonbury. Believed to have been a public house since before 1872, but dating back as far as the 1500s, the inn has a beautiful flower-filled garden, skittle alley, pool table and open fire, all of which enhance the already cheerful atmosphe...
George & Pilgrims Hotel
Traditional, Pubs and Bars with Restaurants 11.6 miles 1 High Street BA6 9DP
Situated in the heart of Glastonbury, this beautiful hotel oozes history; 500 years of history to be precise. Today, you can come to the Pilgims Bar, relax and unwind by the roaring log fire and soak up the ambience - you'll feel like you've gone back in time. Sample real ales, local cider and fine wines, accompanied by good, freshly...
The Plume of Feathers
Traditional 11.6 miles Half Moon Street DT9 3LN
Directly opposite Sherborne's world famous abbey is The Plume of Feathers, an historic inn dating back to 1590. The recently refurbished interior combines original features with contemporary style and comfort to provide a relaxed, welcoming environment. With five award-winning cask ales at the bar and live music on weekends, it'...
The Digby Tap
Traditional 11.6 miles Cooks Lane DT9 3NS
Centrally located in the charming medieval town of Sherborne, The Digby Tap is a well-established ale house that's bursting with character. The traditional interior reflects the history of the building, parts of which date back to the 16th century – think wooden beams, a flagstone bar and tankards hanging overhead. This popu...


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Inner Mongolia Radio and Television (NMTV, ; ) is a radio and television network in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Inner Mongolia Radio Broadcasting Network started in 1950, television in 1960; both were united in 2016. NMTV currently broadcasts in Mandarin and Mongolian.

See also
Mongolian National Broadcaster in Outer Mongolia, Mongolia, Near Inner Mongolia, Northern China, China, Asia

External links
Official Site

Television networks in China
Mass media in Hohhot
Television channels and stations established in 1960
Television in minority languages

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Most of the normal service and repair required by a hybrid vehicle is the same as other cars. They all need fluid changes and brake service, they all have oxygen sensors and EVAP systems and they use the same generic OBD-II fault codes as their non-hybrid cousins.
General Motors' EcoTec3 family of engines is a familiar sight under the hoods of many GMC and Chevrolet pickup trucks and SUVs. It is available in three versions: 4.3 V6, 5.3 V8 and a 6.2 V8. General Motors debuted this new engine design on the 2014 model year trucks and although the 6.2 V8 versions look comparable to the GEN 5 V8 LT of the Corvette and Camaro, they are uniquely individual engines.
Real World Experience with R1234yf: The New Refrigerant is Finally Here; Are You Ready?
In 2014, Fiat Chrysler began filling the air conditioning systems on almost all of its models with R1234yf refrigerant. That same year, General Motors (GM) began using it in the Cadillac XTS. Since then, GM has been gradually switching over its entire line of vehicles to R1234yf, and Ford has also begun using it, too.
Premium-priced high-performance luxury cars tend to push the envelope in terms of braking system performance. While a disc/drum or disc/disc system found on any production vehicle is designed to provide safe and reliable braking, luxury performance cars tend to be outfitted with "spirited" driving in mind. As engine power increases, accompanied by the potential for higher speed operation, there's more demand on the brake system, requiring the system to meet these challenges.
We can't possibly have all the tools that we need to repair every vehicle that comes into our shop, even if we concentrate on only a couple of makes or manufacturers. There are simply too many dedicated tools required today to perform all of the required tasks on today's engine, transmission and drivetrain systems. Even a simple water pump service can now require highly specialized tools, but dealing with a check engine light doesn't always require the factory scan tool, even if you have one available.
Before cars had electronic controls, all their malfunctions were something we could see, hear, smell, feel or sometimes even taste (ever sipped coffee next to a car with a coolant leak?). Sometimes we used a test light or a vacuum gauge to pinpoint problems, and for really advanced diagnostics we had an engine analyzer with an analog 'scope as big as a roll away toolbox that would actually let us see secondary ignition patterns.


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Q: How does the Kurgan's sword work? In the first Highlander movie, we see the Kurgan in a hotel room assembling his sword.  It was a bunch of segments that fit neatly together like something you would buy at an IKEA for weapons (IKILLYA?).  Even the blade came in multiple segments.
From what I understand, a blade needs to have a certain amount of give.  Like a highway, it needs to be able to deal with a certain level of fluctuation and bending, otherwise it would just break when meeting substantial resistance.  Now the reason why highways are not made of interlocking segments is because the bending and fluctuation would not all happen in the same direction and the segments would push against each other resulting in warping and deformation.  We can expect the same problem from a sword that has a segmented blade.
I am aware of other segmented blades in fiction (Ivy's sword in SoulCalibur and Renji's Zanpakutto in Bleach), but those are less swords and more bladed whips.  The Kurgan's sword operates purely as a standard bastard sword, so how does his blade not break on impact?

A: It would likely work badly. Skallagrim goes into it in more detail here:

The quillons are too thick, the blade is too heavy, the pop-out bits would likely break under anything heavier than a rapier, and indeed, the bits that snap together would likely fall apart with any real pressure.
That said, the Highlander wiki has an (unsourced as best I can tell) explanation, that the blade we see being assembled is a "practice blade":

The Kurgan fought with an emphasis on strength and brute striking-power, usually attempting to end the fight before it began with a single surprise attack. He would stalk his opponents methodically until he was ready. Then, he would attack without even so much as a challenge. He used a special two-handed broadsword, which he eventually supplemented with a detailed replica that could be disassembled and packed away as needed for practice in situations where the original could not be smuggled in and had to remain hidden, usually in his vehicle.
That the two blades are not seen together does not undermine the logic and resourcefulness of having a practice blade, that while not strong enough to last very long in combat, would give The Kurgan time to get to the original. It also recognizes the cunning and survival instincts of The Kurgan, adapting to the need for discretion in modern times while keeping his skills at their peak.

A: One of the key conceits in Highlander (ignoring wackiness we see in the sequel) is that the immortals have access to weapons technology that simply defies modern understanding of metallurgy; swords that are near-infinitely sharp, unbelievably durable and inconceivably resilient. Connor, for example has been using Ramirez' samurai sword to duel with for nearly 500 years (and he for 1500 years before that) yet it remains in defiantly mint condition when it should have been sharpened down to a nub.

JUAN RAMIREZ
climbing the trail to the forge. Olive skin, hawk nose, twinkling
eyes, flashing teeth. Flintlock pistol in his belt, crossbow across
his back.
Strapped to his side, a Samurai sword, carved hand-guard,
razor-sharp, feather-light.
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MACLEOD: This was forged in 593 B.C. Metal folded over 200 times.
He enjoys her amazement.
MACLEOD: (continuing gently) Like finding a 747 a thousand years before the Wright Brothers flew. Right?
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The Kurgan's sword is likely a product of the aforementioned weapons wizardry. It doesn't break simply because it's made of durable metals.

A: I have always thought that Kurgans blade would have some sort of hollow locking mechanism that would extend a barbed rod from the hilt, further up the blade, and then lock into place pulling the 2 blade sections tightly together.  It's the only way I could get my head around the thought that the little stub depicted would cause the top half of the sword spinning off to impale an innocent bystander 20 meters away the first time he crossed swords with anyone.
Even my purely imaginary mechanism still wouldn't hold up to actual combat.  the weight and leverage on the joint make it impossible.
That just leaves The Rule of Cool or unsubstantiated theories.  Maybe Candy was an Elvish sorceress in a mini skirt who repaired the broken blade in Kurgan's hotel room.  It's as valid as any other theory.

A: It's established that the immortals of Highlander have the ability to send their consciousness into the mind of an animal. It's not much of a stretch to believe that they put some of their life force into their swords, especially during a duel. That also explains the showers of sparks that often appear when their swords cross (although they needed cables and car batteries in the movies).
In a sense, then, the swords are alive, even magical, when wielded by an immortal. They carry a portion of the Prize. They heal their wounds. They cut through anything. They kill beings who cannot die.


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Gov celebrates new year with villagers of Kaho
KAHO, 2 Jan: Governor BD Mishra and his Assam counterpart Jagadish Mukhi, along with their respective wives celebrated the new year with the villagers of Kaho, the easternmost village of the state, located along the border with China, on 1 January.
Interacting with the villagers, Mishra said that his visit to Kaho – the first ever by a governor of the state – along with the Assam governor "aims to reinforce the sense of oneness and belonging with mainland India.
"It also assures the people in the border areas that the central and state governments are earnestly putting all efforts in bringing equitable development in the remote part of our state," he said.
The governor assured the villagers that Kaho would be developed as a model border village "by facilitating all-round development and sustainable source of economic activities."
Urging the villagers to send their children to school, Mishra called upon the army unit commanders to provide tuition and study materials through their education branch, in keeping with their sadbhavana missions.
The governor also reached out to the soldiers in the forward posts. He interacted with the troops at border village Kibithu in Anjaw district. 2 Mountain Division Deputy General Officer Commanding, Brig KS Kalsi was also present at the meeting.
"It is because of the preparedness and grit of our troops in the borders that our frontiers are safe," Mishra said, adding that "it is the trust of the valiant soldiers amongst the people that every citizen feels secure."
Earlier, the governors visited the Wacha border India-China troops meeting point, and expressed appreciation for the "excellent infrastructure created and extremely well-maintained by the Indian Army." (Raj Bhavan)
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