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Watch | 'Nationally The Worst Is Over and in Kerala, We Are at The End of a Tunnel'
Professor of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Global Public Health, Bhramar Mukherjee, says that her mathematical models do not foresee a big third wave.
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One of America's most highly regarded professors of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Global Public Health, whose mathematical models have been closely and accurately tracking the COVID-19 trajectory in India since the start of the pandemic, has said "nationally the worst is over" as far as the second wave is concerned and, with specific reference to Kerala, she adds "we're at the end of a long tunnel and we can see the light".
In a 23-minute interview to Karan Thapar for The Wire, Professor Bhramar Mukherjee of the University of Michigan, also said that her mathematical models do not foresee a big third wave. She said there will be small local and regional outbreaks, what she calls bumps, but they will not involve numbers anything like the massive number of cases India saw in April and May.
Mukherjee said that at the moment the national R number is 0.85 and for Kerala the R number is 0.8.
Speaking about the future nationwide trajectory of COVID-19, Mukherjee said: "If we map case counts today to the recent past then you will see that in January this year we had 18-20,000 cases a day. It fell to 10,000 a day by February and thereafter started to rise. Do we expect that to happen again? No. The worst is over."
Asked how concerned she was by the fact that 34 districts, across 9 states and Union Territories, have a positivity rate of at least 10% and a further 28 districts, across 12 states and Union Territories, have a positivity rate between 5 and 10%, Mukherjee said she was not particularly concerned because the overall nationwide positivity is 1.5% and going down.
Speaking about reports from the Institute of Mathematical Sciences in Chennai that the R number in four major cities – Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Delhi – keeps popping above 1.0 and then dips below only to go up again, Mukherjee said this was more a reflection of the fact that when you deal with a small number of cases – as in Delhi – and the daily tally increases from 30 to 40 it can have a disproportionate impact on the R number.
Speaking in greater detail about predictions made in June and July that India would experience a third wave, which so far hasn't happened and looks unlikely, Mukherjee said: "Our models never engaged in imminent third wave prediction." She seemed to suggest "the certainty about a third wave which was being expressed in June and July" is baffling.
Asked if she would be worried if, despite the fact, 73% of the adult population has received a single jab and nearly 30% both, India, in the present circumstances, fails to meet its target of fully vaccinating the adult population, Mukherjee said she would be worried because "we have vulnerable pockets of population".
Speaking about the festive season, she said since large gatherings are going to be unavoidable, her advice is people must wear masks, particularly when they are in large gatherings and particularly when you don't know the vaccination status of others.
Finally, Mukherjee said she does not share the confidence expressed in earlier interviews by Professor Soumya Swaminathan of the WHO and Professor Gagandeep Kang of the Christian Medical College, Vellore, that by the end of 2022 COVID-19 could convert from its present pandemic status to an endemic status and at that point, it will be no greater a threat then influenza.
Mukherjee said there are too many unknown variables to say this with any certainty. She also said she could not accept any comparison between COVID-19 and influenza because COVID-19 often leads to long COVID, which is not the case with influenza.
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The Gentleman Politician – Dudley Senanayake
Posted on January 17, 2018 May 2, 2018 by utsen Blog
"A time like this demands, Strong minds, great hearts, true faith and ready hands; Men whom the lust of office does not kill; Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy;
Men who possess opinions and a will; Men who have honor; men who will not lie"
Dudley Shelton Senanayake was the first born son of Rt. Hon. D. S. Senanayake, the first Prime Minister of Ceylon. He was born on Poson-Poya of 1911, an auspicious day for all Ceylonese Buddhists as it signifies the advent of Buddhism to the country. When D.S. received the news that he was blessed with a son, he was in the company of his father, Don Spater who was gifting lands to build a temple in the adjoining village.
Dudley received his primary and secondary education at his father's alma mater, S' Thomas' College. He was a model student that exceled at both academics and sports of a varying nature. He was appointed Head Prefect of the School and won colours for Cricket, Boxing, Hockey and Athletics.
He furthered his studies at the University of Cambridge, continuing his passion for Cricket and Boxing. Completing his studies in Law, he was called to the Bar, prior to leaving England. He returned to Sri Lanka at the age of twenty four, taking his oaths as an advocate. However, disillusioned by the legal field, his career came to an abrupt end.
Initiation into Politics
At the onset, Dudley was not keen on politics, despite his father's colossal contribution hitherto. He reluctantly agreed to enter into politics in 1936, due to persuasion by those around him.
He became the youngest member of the 2 nd State Council by successfully contesting the Dedigama seat. His affinity to fairness for all, was apparent from the very beginning, as he constantly defended those within his party, as well as those from the opposition.
Though still very young, he was not afraid to oppose the Colonial Government when he believed that their activities were dictatorial. He spoke out in favour of two members of the opposition who had been incarcerated for opposing the war effort during World War II, stating "I would like to ask the Hon. Members what is it that the United Nations are fighting for? What is the freedom that they talk so much about? Do we not see the characteristics of Fascism in this act? I would class this as one of the greatest acts of Fascism ever perpetrated in this country."
He did however, find himself occasionally on opposing sides with his father. He stayed true to his conscience, particularly regarding D.S.' decision that Ceylon should support the British during the allied war, whereas Dudley believed that the British were an occupying force, and that Ceylon should not be a party to the war.
Minister of Agriculture & Lands
Ceylon had made a slow but steady progression from semi-colony to self-governance due to the untiring efforts of D.S. and on 4 th February 1948, he re-hoisted the national flag following almost 500 years of subjugation by European Colonists. He appointed Dudley as the first Minister of Agriculture & Lands of the post-independence government.
Though Dudley was reluctant to accept the position, his father made it clear that he needed someone he could trust to carry through the work initiated by him. It is said that on one occasion, when he sought his father's assistance, he was politely told that as the Minister in charge, he should seek a solution by himself.
Although many were skeptical about Dudley's capabilities, he proved to be most efficient at the task bestowed upon him, making necessary changes and improvements by initiating the policy of giving land to the poorest community and providing them with the necessary facilities to engage in the production of paddy and other food crops. He also advocated a guaranteed price for paddy.
Speaking on the Land Alienation Policy, he said, "The greatest feats of man have been the achievements of a free and unfettered mind. And, under a totalitarian form of government, with all that it implies, with all its ramifications, the mind of man can never be free. We prefer the path of economic freedom, while maintaining the essentials for the growth of a free and unfettered mind. "
The Gal Oya Scheme, the first multi-purpose dam to be built in the country and solely financed by Sri Lanka's own funds, was without a doubt, his greatest achievement. Despite accusations from the opposition at the time, Dudley believed in the long-term benefits of the scheme, which to this day is a major source of water in the Eastern Province. Referring to this scheme in Parliament he said: "It is recorded in history that when the tank Parakrama Samudraya, or the Sea of Parakrama, was built, it was then the proud boast that the volume of water in all other tanks then existing in Ceylon could not exceed that of the Sea of Parakrama. It can now be claimed that the volume of water in all the tanks of the island today, including the Parakrama Samudraya, will not exceed the volume of water that will be enclosed in this Gal Oya reservoir."
Along with the Walawe irrigation scheme, over 30,000 families had been settled, contributing immensely to the development of the country. The Food Drive, extended to paddy and other crops, benefitting the farming community to a great extent.
Four-time Prime Minister
Dudley was appointed Prime Minister of Ceylon for a total of four times during his 37 year political career. The first in March 1952, following the death of his father. Then in May of the same year, when he won the election, once more in March of 1960 and finally in 1965, for a full term of five years.
The sudden death of D.S. Senanayake left the country mourning the loss of a great leader. The Government Parliamentary Group chose Dudley as his successor. Dudley however, was not content and insisted on dissolving Parliament to obtain a fresh mandate, after a mere thirteen days as Prime Minister. He contested and won the election quite convincingly, dispelling all doubts about being appointed due to his father's insistence.
Despite winning the election with a two-thirds majority, Dudley was plagued by harassment and conspiracies during this period. The accusation of D.S. naming him as his successor resurfaced along with charges of favoritism for the United Tractor Company, chaired by his brother Robert. He was constantly criticized for the continuation of the Defence Agreement with the United Kingdom and severely attacked regarding the country's foreign policy.
One positive outcome of his short tenure was the Rubber-Rice Pact with China, making it the first time a country of the free world entered into a trade pact with a Communist Country.
A year later, Dudley resigned as Prime Minister, citing illness and announced his retirement from politics, paving the way for Sir John Kotelawala to become the 3rd Prime Minister of Ceylon.
He re-entered politics as the leader of the United National Party in 1957, making it the largest party in Parliament. Due to an absence of an overall majority at the election, he was compelled to form a Caretaker Government, briefly becoming the Prime Minister for the third time. What transpired thereafter forced the UNP to the Opposition, making Dudley the Leader of the Opposition from 1960-1965.
In the general elections that followed, the UNP won the overall majority with the support of seven parties, making Dudley the Prime Minister for the fourth time. A truly National Government, comprising of a collective of political parties, it was the first Government to run its full term, bringing a long desired communal harmony. Dudley's strong belief that the nation's wellbeing is linked to food security, ensured that the new Government was committed to uplift Agriculture. Following his father's lead, he initiated the Mahaweli diversion, though his government was defeated prior to its completion.
As a Person
Over 40 years after his death, Dudley is still fondly remembered by those who knew him as the "Gentleman Politician". A simple man, he was often seen driving his own vehicle, or attending to a private errand, without any security personnel accompanying him. In one instance, his personal detail had lost sight of him and later found the Prime Minister, also a passionate photographer, strolling on the Hikkaduwa beach with his camera.
An extrovert among friends and family, he was modest and shy in unfamiliar company. Throughout his tenure as Prime Minister, he stood against public funds being utilized for the private use of a public official, residing at his private residence and financing all expenses incurred by his private funds.
He was well-read, witty in debate and a great lover of golf and classical music. Rooted with the firm belief that all men were equal, Dudley strongly advocated for amity among all communities and strived to build a "One Country – One Nation" culture.
In 1970, the Government was defeated at the General Election of 1970 and Dudley handed the post of the Leader of the Opposition to J.R. Jayewardene. He suffered a heart attack in early April 1973 and died within two weeks, leaving the nation in a state of deep sorrow.
At the time, he was only a Member of Parliament for the Opposition, yet millions poured in from all over the country to pay their last respects to this great man. An unknown admirer, laid a wreath penned with the question, "O my leader, please answer me. Is it honesty or kindness that is more in thee?" – An acute portrayal of the love and admiration the people had for him.
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US Open 2021. Leylah Fernandez advances to Round-4
2021 September 3 by Andy Taylor
Arthur Ashe Stadium announcer Andy Taylor recaps Leylah Fernandez's stunning Round-3 upset of defending champion Naomi Osaka. No question, the 18-year-old has fallen in love with New York. Here last year, she won her first Grand Slam main draw match. Tonight, the southpaw earned the biggest victory of her young career to reach the 4th Round of a Major for the first time.
Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka's results continue to slip. After her withdrawal from Roland Garros to protect her mental health and avoid speaking to the media — she skipped Wimbledon, and staged her return at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Following a pair of early victories, Osaka fell to Marketa Vondrousova in the 3rd-Round.
Tonight, the wheels fell-off when Naomi failed to serve-out the match at the business end of set-2. By the middle of the tiebreak, she was tossing her racquet in frustration. In set-3, she received a code violation warning for ball abuse. From that moment on, fans in Ashe willed Fernandez to victory.
Here in New York, being the underdog carries far more weight with fans than accomplishment and past tournament triumphs.
Andy Taylor | The Voice of the US Open
Known as the Voice of the US Open, 2021 marks Taylor's 20th year shaping the sound of the tennis season's final Grand Slam. With his individual style and delivery, Andy writes and narrates every player's introduction — highlighting their career accomplishments, providing context for fans before each match. As a voice talent, he also narrates video content and special announcements broadcast across the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. For twenty years, his distinctive sound and energy has helped drive and enhance the fan experience — Informing. Entertaining. Celebrating the sport and its colorful cast of characters.
In addition to his long-standing role in New York, Taylor also emcees other global tennis events including the Olympic Games, Qatar ExxonMobil Open, and Qatar Total Open.
First meeting. Biggest win of her career. Fernandez reaches Round-4 of a Major for first time.
Leylah Fernandez -73- (CAN) | Round-3 Announcer Introduction
Last year – at just 17-years-old (ranked outside the top-100) – she won her first career Grand Slam main-draw match right here at the US Open, defeating 2010 US Open Finalist Vera Zvonareva. (A month later, she reached Round-3 at Roland Garros). This year – she captured her first WTA Singles title in Monterrey, helped lift Canada to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, climbed to a career-high ranking of World #66 – and tonight, competes in the 3rd Round of the US Open for the first time. Making her Arthur Ashe Stadium debut, from Canada – please welcome Leylah Fernandez.
* Note: In 2020, upset World #5 Belinda Bencic in Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier
R3 — W — [3] Naomi Osaka -03- (JPN) | Score: 5-7, 7-6(1), 6-4
R2 — W — Kaia Kanepi -70- (EST) | Score: 7-5, 7-5 | COURT-11 / 1:56
R1 — W — Ana Konjuh -88- (CRO) | Score: 7-6(3), 6-2 | COURT-14 / 1:45
[3] Naomi Osaka -03- (JPN) | Round-3 Announcer Introduction
In 2018, at just 20-years-old, she captured her first Grand Slam Singles title right here, under the lights, in Arthur Ashe Stadium – defeating 6-time US Open Champion Serena Williams in the Final. Three years later, she is a now 4-time Major champion, spent 25-weeks as the sport's top-ranked player, and has become one of the most influential athletes on the planet. Last month in Tokyo, the nation of Japan chose her to light the Olympic cauldron, granting her the distinguished honor of launching the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. From Japan, please welcome the reigning Australian Open and 2-time US Open Champion, World #3 Naomi Osaka.
R3 — L — Leylah Fernandez -73- (CAN) | Score: 7-5, 6-7(1), 5-6
R2 — W — [Q] Olga Danilovic -145- (SRB) | Score: walkover | RECAP
R1 — W — Marie Bouzkova -87- (CZE) | Score: 6-4, 6-1 | RECAP
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MILESTONE ON THE LINE AT THE 2021 US OPEN
No man has achieved the Calendar Grand Slam (winning all four Major titles in the same year) since the great Rod Laver accomplished the feat for a second time in 1969. World #1 Novak Djokovic intends to rewrite that history by capturing his 4th US Open title.
Now a 20-time Grand Slam Champion – Djokovic is the reigning Australian Open, Roland Garros and Wimbledon champion. He is one of only 3 men to earn the Career Grand Slam twice (Roy Emerson and Rod Laver). In anticipation of Novak's milestone, all four Grand Slam trophies are in New York for the fortnight.
That said, last month at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Djokovic was poised to become the first player since Steffi Graf (1988) to earn the Calendar Golden Slam (winning all four Major title and Olympic Gold in the same year). In the Olympic Semifinals, Alexander Zverev erased that possibility with an improbable, come-from-behind victory over the World #1. Zverev went on to capture the Gold Medal. Djokovic fell in the Bronze Medal match.
141 YEARS IN THE MAKING: THE 54th US OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The US Open, as we know it today, began in 1881. Four years after the first Wimbledon Championships, members of the Newport Casino in Rhode Island established the U.S. National Singles Championship. Popularity of the sport exploded during the following eight decades. And by 1968, the Open Era began, finally allowing professionals to compete alongside amateurs. Ever since, the sports four Grand Slam tournaments – the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open – cemented their status as the premiere events in professional tennis. Today, these Major trophies and titles are the pinnacle of career achievement.
GRAND SLAM TENNIS TOURNAMENTS – A LONG AND STORIED HISTORY
First, a quick timeline reflecting the roots of the Grand Slam:
1877 – The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club organized the first Wimbledon Championship.
1881 – Members of the Newport Casino in Rhode Island (now home of the International Tennis Hall of Fame) created the first U.S. National Singles Championship.
1891 – France joined the party. Though the tournament itself was not recognized as a Grand Slam until international participation was allowed in 1925.
1905 – Australia's Major began as the Australasian Championships, earning Grand Slam status by 1924.
THE OPEN ERA BUILDS GRAND SLAM PRESTIGE
For decades, the Grand Slams only showcased amateur competition, the U.S. National Championship included. Prize money was paltry. Professional talents earned a living through traveling tours, rather than tournaments like Grand Slams. Essentially, two or more professionals would travel together from city to city. Competing night after night. Earning money through ticket sales.
Then in 1968, the Open Era began – allowing both amateur and professional athletes in a tournament format. That year, France hosted the first Open, followed by England and the United States. Brisbane hosted Australia's Open debut the following January. With the sport's top global talents all converging on the same four annual tournaments, the Grand Slams put themselves in position to grow alongside the popularity of the game.
Today, the US Open is the highest-attended annual sporting event in the world. In 2019, over 720-thousand fans passed through the gates of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. That year, Singles champions earned over $3.8-million, while players who fell in the First Round grossed $60-thousand.
To put that in perspective: In 1968, the inaugural US Open committed $14,000 for the Men's Singles Champion. When Arthur Ashe won – because he was an amateur – he turned down the prize money. Instead, the legendary humanitarian settled for a $20 per diem. What a difference 54-years makes.
COVID-19 AND THE 2021 US OPEN
Last year, the 2020 US Open was the first Major to return after COVID-19 transformed life as we knew it. No fans. Cavernous, empty stadiums. Separate "bubbles" for players and crew. Regular coronavirus testing. Strict social distancing.
Today, thanks to vaccines and those who've chosen to receive them, the gates are open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center — with some specific requirements.
QUICK COURSE CORRECTION BEFORE DAY ONE
Originally, in the months leading up to the 2021 US Open, all fans were welcome (vaccinated and unvaccinated), provided each guest followed CDC guidance based on individual vaccination status. However, on the Friday before the start of main-draw play, the New York City Mayor's office changed course — instead mandating that all Arthur Ashe Stadium ticket holders provide proof of vaccination.
In response, due to continued concern over COVID's highly-infectious Delta variant, the USTA extended the Mayor's mandate to every US Open ticket holder — including those with passes to Louis Armstrong Stadium, the Grandstand, and fans with grounds admission tickets. In other words, to enter the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis center, all ticket holders 12-years and older must provide proof of at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Acceptable forms of proof include: CDC Vaccination Card (photo/photocopy accepted), NYC Vaccination Record (photo/photocopy accepted), NYC COVID Safe App, Excelsior Pass, or Excelsior Pass Plus.
That said, unlike events held before vaccines were widely available, there are no temperature checks or health questionnaires to complete before entering the grounds. Additionally, negative COVID tests are not required to get on site. Simply put, each guest must be vaccinated.
COVID's grip continues, as we navigate an uncertain landscape full of both vaccinated and unvaccinated tennis fans. Responsibly, the USTA is relying on the guidance of the CDC, the New York City Mayor's Office, and the New York City Department of Health to hopefully ensure a safe and healthy experience for all.
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An unpublished account of the history of Cardiff's parks in six volumes, available for reference in the Cardiff Central Library Local Studies department. As well as other references to Splott Park there is a dedicated section in volume 2, pages 131-141.
Full transcription of an article from the Western Mail in July 1906, featuring four of Cardiff's Parks including Splott Park.


Here's a great one from the source code to TeX. It's the beginning of section 1154.
The simplest math formula is, of course, '$ $', when no noads are generated. The next simplest cases involve a single character, e.g., '$x$'. Even though such cases may not seem to be very interesting, the reader can perhaps understand how happy the author was when '$x$' was first properly typeset by TeX.
Being a programmer myself, I most certainly can.
And it reminds me an old math joke: what is the happiest period in a mathematician's life? Between finishing the proof and finding the first error.


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Ryan White is a native of Brandon, Manitoba and has evolved into a consistently dependable performer in Calgary. The club uses White in all situations and is clearly impressed with is ability to lead through consistent on-ice production. This past season, the durable forward played in all 72 regular season games, scoring 20 goals and 33 assists. With 121 penalty minutes, White established himself as a player not hesitant to mix things up when need be. White was chosen in the third round, 66th overall, of the 2006 NHL Draft by the Montreal Canadiens.
2006-07: The Calgary Hitmen (WHL) center had another great season, claiming career-highs in goals (34), assists (55) and points (89). He excelled in the playoffs, notching 14 points (6g+8a) in 18 postseason games.
2007-08: White netted 28 goals and 72 points in 68 games with Calgary (WHL) this season. He showed that he can still produce in the playoffs, tallying 17 points (6g+11a) in 16 games. He was nominated to the WHL East All-Star second team for his efforts.
2008-09: In his first season of pro hockey, White joined up with the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL), where he scored 11 goals and 29 points in 80 games. He also racked up another four points (3g+1a) in six playoff games.
2009-10: Another in a long list of centers with the Bulldogs, White played a role on a very deep Bulldog team, scoring 34 points in 62 games. He was another in a long list of call ups to the Canadiens, playing in 16 games, but only tallying 2 assists.
2010-11: White saw his most extensive NHL action to date, appearing in 27 games with the Canadiens in his third season in the Montreal organization after being re-called from AHL Hamilton in late January. Used mostly in a fourth-line role by the Canadiens, White scored 2 goals with 3 assists and was +5 with 38 PMs while averaging just under nine minutes of ice time. White was in the lineup for all seven playoff games in the Canadiens first round series with Stanley Cup champion Boston and was scoreless with an even plus/minus and had two PMs. In 33 games with Hamilton during the AHL regular season, he scored 3 goals with 9 assists and was -5 with 77 PMs for the North Division champs. White returned to Hamilton after Montreal was eliminated from the playoffs and played thirteen playoff games with the Bulldogs; he scored 2 goals with 6 assists and was +5 with 37 PMs. White was re-signed by Montreal to a one-year contract in July 2011.
2011-12: White did not play his first game until mid-February and skated in 20 NHL games for the Canadians in his fourth pro season. He missed much of the season due to hernia surgery (53 games) and also missing three games at the end of the year due to headache problems. He had 3 assists and was minus-seven with 61 penalty minutes; averaging 14:31 minutes of ice time for Montreal. White played four games with the AHL's Hamilton Bulldogs in conditioning assignments and scored 4 goals with 1 assist. He signed a one-year contract with Montreal in June, 2012.
Checking, and providing grit and energy is what White does best. He is also noted for his energy, feistiness and work ethic. He has the speed to fit on virtually any line, and is not afraid to drop the gloves against virtually any challenger.
White forced the Canadiens to take a long, hard look at him during training camp this past fall, and will certainly do the same this season.


A combination of left and right brain thinkers, each of us contributes to the digital balance machine. We like it when we find people that think like us so you can imagine our excitement when the opportunity came along to include Harini Bharadwaj as part of our team.
As our new Client Relationship Manager based in Sydney, Harini will be taking care of our clients on the east coast of Australia and developing new client relationships as we continue to grow.
With 17 years experience Harini is well versed in the technical side of the internet, understanding data strategy, analytics and optimisation as well as how to analyse trends and patterns in website data. As one of the first Adobe Omniture employees in Australia and New Zealand she has extensive experience with Site Catalyst and their wider Digital Marketing Suite of tools. She balances this with her open and approachable nature making her a natural relationship manager.
Adopting the motto of 'one size doesn't fit all' Harini takes a consultative approach to her role, viewing each company and every industry as a unique entity.
Personal service and long-standing client relationships are very important to us at db and it is often where companies can fall short. As digital balance's primary contact for Adobe service and support, Harini will be providing our clients based on the east coast with a personal face to connect with and on-site support when needed.
We're feeling very lucky to have found someone that fits so well with our way of thinking and look forward to having you meet her too.
You can read more about Harini on her LinkedIn profile and more about the thinking and inspiration behind our magnificent machine.


Prescription painkillers are numbing medications that medical professionals prescribe to treat severe pain, usually after surgery. They are often referred to as opioids.
What Are the Most Commonly Abused Prescription Painkillers?
Oxycodone, Demerol, Percocet, Vicodin, Codeine, Hydrocodone, and Morphine.
The appearance of these prescription pain medications varies depending on the brand and dosage. They come in a variety of tablet and pill forms.
Prescription painkillers are abused orally, crushed and sniffed, or dissolved in water and injected.
What Are the Short-Term Effects of Prescription Painkillers?
Prescription painkillers are used to manage moderate to severe physical discomfort. They are typically taken after undergoing surgery but can be used to soothe other bodily aches. Prescription painkillers can additionally cause feelings of euphoria and relaxation. Despite the temporary relief they may provide, prescription painkillers can have lethal side-effects.
Why Are Prescription Painkillers Harmful?
Prescription painkillers are not often regarded to be as harmful as other drugs that are sold illicitly, but they can be incredibly dangerous and addictive. Prescription painkiller use can lead to suppressed breathing and organ damage. They are especially damaging when mixed with alcohol because combining the two boosts the risk of respiratory failure. This destructive mixture can also cause mental health issues such as anxiety and depression to develop.
What Does a Prescription Painkiller Overdose Look Like?
An overdose occurs when an individual's body cannot metabolize the substance fast enough to avoid the unintended side effects. During an overdose, prescription pills affect the part of the brain that controls breathing. Often, breathing stops completely. Oxygen starvation eventually stops vital organs.
In the case of an overdose, one should call 911 for help and if possible, administer naloxone, an over-the-counter medicine designed to reverse opioid overdoses. In many cases, multiple doses may be necessary. Because of the severe damage that painkillers can have on the body, it is important to seek immediate medical attention, even if naloxone is successful at reversing the overdose.
How Do You Treat Prescription Painkiller Addiction?
Because prescription painkillers take a tremendous toll on physical health, medically-monitored detox is strongly recommended before beginning any other form of addiction treatment. During the detoxification process, toxic substances are eliminated from the body, allowing it to begin to heal. Due to the strong physical dependence caused by long-term abuse, it is important that individuals detox under the supervision of a healthcare professional. This will insure the individual's safety and comfort during this challenging process.
Recovering from addiction is more than just abstaining from pills. It is important that after the body has been stabilized, individuals continue onto a rehabilitation program that will help them uncover the cause of their addiction, address their emotions and behaviors, and learn how to maintain their sobriety through drug counseling. The most common treatment options are inpatient (residential), outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment programs.
Substance abuse negatively impacts an individual's physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. Combining alternative therapies with traditional drug treatment helps to address the individual as a whole. By improving overall well-being, individuals find themselves better prepared to overcome any challenges they may face in the future.
Certain therapies can meet the needs of those struggling specifically with prescription painkiller addiction. Individuals who relied on painkillers to alleviate their physical discomfort can find a similar but safer form of relief through Acupuncture. Another natural alternative to painkiller medication is Yoga, which gently stretches and strengthens the body to relieve pain. Those who experienced adverse physical side-effects as a result of their painkiller use can learn how to properly nourish and restore their bodies through Nutrition Education.
Explore our Wellness page to learn about other therapeutic activities that provide holistic rejuvenation.
For some individuals battling prescription painkiller addiction, traditional therapy is not enough to keep them on the path to recovery. For these individuals, implementing MAT into their addiction treatment plan could be the key to achieving sustainable sobriety.
Addiction medications used in MAT help counteract the effects prescription painkillers have on the brain and body. By relieving withdrawal symptoms and cravings, addiction medications significantly reduce an individual's relapse risk, enabling them to stay committed to their recovery.
While prescription painkillers may seem harmless, long-term abuse can be deadly. If you or a loved one is struggling with prescription painkillers, reach out for help. We are here to assist you every step of the way. A life free from addiction is possible.


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Published: March 25, 2022, 8:00 AM
Tags: Frederick Harris, Matt McGrath, Bob Dylan, Mare Winningham, Conor McPherson, entertainment, Luba Mason, Arts, Robert Joy, Coronavirus
'Girl from the North Country' sets Broadway return dates
Todd Almond performs with the cast in "Girl From the North Country" in New York. The Depression-era drama set to the songs of Bob Dylan, will re-open on Broadway this spring, a little more than three months after going on hiatus due to virus concerns. (Matthew Murphy/Rubenstein via AP)
NEW YORK – "Girl from the North Country," the Depression-era drama set to the songs of Bob Dylan, will reopen on Broadway this spring, a little more than three months after going on hiatus because of virus concerns.
The cast announced in a social video Friday that the musical will return to the Belasco Theatre for 50 performances only, beginning April 29 until June 11.
"We are so thrilled to bring this incredible production back to Broadway and to return to our home at the Belasco Theatre," producers Tristan Baker and Charlie Parsons said in a statement.
The show originally opened on Broadway on March 5, 2020, but closed just a week later due to New York's COVID-19 restrictions. The production reopened on Broadway on Oct. 13, 2021, and closed on Jan. 23, 2022 as the omicron variant reached New York City and sent COVID-19 cases climbing.
Cast members returning include Todd Almond, Colin Bates, Jeannette Bayardelle, Matthew Frederick Harris, Caitlin Houlahan, Robert Joy, Luba Mason, Matt McGrath, Tom Nelis, Jay O. Sanders, John Schiappa, Austin Scott, Kimber Elayne Sprawl and Mare Winningham. Craig Bierko replaces Marc Kudisch, who had to drop out.
Written and directed by Conor McPherson, "Girl from the North Country" uses Dylan's expansive music library to score a Depression-era story about Midwesterners who cross paths at a turning point in their lives.
"As Broadway's recovery continues, we are so grateful to be a part of this exciting season and to give more audiences a chance to visit us in the North Country and experience the magic of Bob Dylan's songs and Conor McPherson's remarkable storytelling," the producers said.
The musical originated at the Old Vic in London and had an off-Broadway run in 2018 before transferring to Broadway. It has since played in the West End, Toronto and Sydney, Australia. The cast album earned a Grammy nomination.
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Are you already an entrepreneur?
In that case you have probably already chosen a business area that you have a deep interest in, and feel connected to, and if so, that's great news!
But perhaps you would like to start a business and feel you don't have a passion or alternatively, you may have a passion but don't know how to turn it into a business.
Or you have a business but feel it is missing that little something extra that will give it 'zing'!
Making an income is often the initial driving force to setting up as an entrepreneur. But for people who are really passionate about their business it is much more than that.
It's about making a contribution, giving something back, self-fulfilment and improving others' lives along the way.
If you approach your business from this standpoint, working on your business is not a chore but a joy and a pleasure!
You look forward to spending time working and get excited when you get results.
To take this one step further, it helps if you 'Brand Yourself', particularly if you are trying to market your business online.
Marketing online nowadays is all about being social. Building relationships with people, letting them see the real you, allowing them to 'know, like and trust you'.
In order to do this successfully, you need to know yourself, what you are aiming for and how you are going to get there.
This will give your customers the confidence to purchase goods and services from you in the knowledge that they will feel better about themselves and their future by taking advantage of what you have to offer.
Your passion and positivity about your business will attract people to you without the need for you to 'hard sell'!
Doesn't this make business so much more fun?
So back to your passion.
Have you expertise in an area that you enjoy that you could share with others?
Many of us would protest that we're not expert in anything but actually everyone has something to contribute.
In this digital age, information is king and we all have some kind of information we can share.
I have a business background in Retailing, Purchasing & Supply and preparing Accounts for small businesses but I have a passion for helping others achieve their potential and I enjoy working online.
That's why I chose to combine the two in a digital business that empowers others to create their own success.
So think about what expertise you have that others may not. Could you turn this into a business that it would excite and motivate you to work on every day?
Don't worry if you don't have the technical know-how to market your business online. You can learn all you need to know to do this successfully from the Six Figure Mentors.
And if you already have a business that needs a bit of a boost, watch this video from Stuart Ross.
So take your passion and use it to provide value to others and live a life you love!


Based on recommendations made by Principals Pugno and Principal Deeths, GUTA, teachers and parents, the Board voted to hire an Interim Superintendent to cover essential duties until the end of the school year.
Superintendent Hoppes joins us with over 10 years of Superintendent experience running Wilmar Union School District. Eric is recently retired after 37 years in education, the last ten serving as the Principal/Superintendent of Wilson Elementary School/Wilmar School District just west of Petaluma. He taught 17 years at the high school level, mostly at Petaluma High School, where he also coached varsity boys basketball and girls softball. His career in administration began in 1999 when he became the Assistant Principal at Petaluma Junior High School. He served PJHS for seven years and then moved back to Petaluma High school for two years as the Assistant Principal.
He will be providing essential support for our hardworking Principals and Staff while the Board searches for a permanent Superintendent to meet the needs of our amazing District. Moving forward, we have contracted with SCOE to assist with the search for a new Superintendent, the formal announcement will be publicized Monday. We anticipate both internal and external candidates.
We appreciate all of the recent input from our parents and teachers and look forward to working with you during this transition period to build a stronger District for our students and school community. Thank you all for your support!
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Kindergarten Discovery! is a new program at Gravenstein Elementary School where all students receive daily enrichment classes.
All Hillcrest 6th graders will experience STEAM learning in the 2018-19 school year.
Gravenstein Union School District is a Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade school district with an enrollment of approximately 750 students. The district is located in the southeast rural section of Sebastopol in West Sonoma County. Approximately 65% of the students attending our schools live outside of the original district boundaries. There are four schools in the district. Gravenstein School is a K-5 charter school with the exception of some first grade classes (called Gravenstein First School). Hillcrest Middle School is a 6th - 8th grade middle school which is a charter school, and the district also has a Community Day School. The district has a K-8 Magnet/GATE Program at both campuses (ENRICH!). The sites reflect the rural nature of the community. The relatively small enrollment at each site, excellent staff and very involved parents have worked together to establish a student body that has achieved some of the highest California state test scores in Sonoma County for the last 15 years.


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Can air pollution can affect weather? I heard that the hurricane Mitch was caused from pollution.
Not all scientists agree if weather like hurricane Mitch was caused by pollution. No one is sure. Those that do say that pollution does affect the weather say that pollution causes the air to warm which causes changes in the weather. Scientists do generally agree that on local scales, say around a city, pollution does affect when it rains and makes it more likely to rain on the weekends.
Who hasn't felt like going back to work on Monday has affected the weather? It turns out the weather itself may indeed be controlled by the weekly calendar, and that even mighty Atlantic hurricanes may feel the punch of the workweek, according to a study by two Arizona State University researchers appearing in the journal Nature.
Examining some basic data sets in a way that has never been tried before, ASU climatologists Randall Cerveny and Robert Balling, Jr. have found proof for what many a weekend boater has secretly suspected: rain is most likely to occur along the Atlantic coast on the weekend and the weather is most likely to be better on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. The most obvious culprit is the "natural" cloud-seeding effect created by the massive drift of East Coast pollution, which also follows a well defined weekly cycle.
The gray, smelly cloud of pollution has a strange silver lining, however. While pollution makes for more rainy weekends, it also apparently reduces the intensity of hurricanes that hit over the weekend, such that weekend hurricanes tend to be much weaker than, say, Tuesday storms.
"Hurricanes are the biggest storms that we have on this planet, in terms of energy and precipitation," noted Cerveny. "And what we've found is that we're having an impact on them. It's a little daunting, when you start to think about it."
Cerveny and Balling examined and compared three different data sets daily carbon monoxide and ozone measurements from a Canadian monitoring station on Sable Island off the coast of Nova Scotia, daily satellite-derived rainfall data for the Atlantic Ocean, and databases of coastal Atlantic hurricane measurements. In each case, when the two ASU scientists examined the data by day of the week, they found significant differences between days, and similar patterns of variation, with pronounced differences between beginnings and the ends of weeks. All three sets of climate data revealed a seven-day cycle.
"The human week is not a natural time period," said Balling. "Human effect on weather is the only explanation."
"If you're going to go out boating in the Atlantic, you're going to get wet if it's a weekend," Cerveny said. "And what we suggest is that this is probably linked to the pollution cycle."
In examining precipitation in the Atlantic, they found no daily variation when looking at the ocean as a whole, but a pronounced sine-wave pattern of variation for just the coastal areas, with average daily precipitation rising on Thursday and into the weekend and then dipping from Sunday through the middle of the week. Balling notes that when the team analyzed satellite data grid cells for an area a little further away from the coast, they found the same pattern, time-shifted in accordance with the rate of pollution drift.
Though the study does not directly address causation, a comparable fluctuation in the levels of East Coast air pollution points to an obvious connection. The fact that coastal hurricane intensity data taken from 1945 to 1996 follow a similar pattern (rather than being statistically uniform for each day of the week, as one would expect), supports this hypothesis.
"The fact that pollution can affect rainfall is actually well understood," said Balling. "We just had to look for the evidence in the right place. The hurricane data, though, surprised the heck out of me."
"We knew that cities have an effect on local weather with urban heat islands and so forth, and people are pretty sure that we're having a general global effect with carbon dioxide," said Cerveny. "But nobody had ever looked at the in-between area of large-scale regional weather. We appear to be affecting global weather on a scale that is comparable to El Nino."
The hypothesis is particularly important when applied to hurricanes, because of the destructive potential of the storms. Cerveny and Balling looked at 50 years worth of hurricane records, which include observations taken every 6 hours and found surprising statistical differences with important implications.
The effect on the weather may not be direct. It could be a result of increased warming, though.What happens when you close all your car windows on a summer day? It gets really hot in there, right? If you leave the windows open, it's a lot cooler. Pollution can form a layer in the atmosphere that doesn't allow heat to escape, just like the windows trap heat in your car. This is called the "greenhouse effect". Many scientists think this will lead to global warming. Others aren't sure. Hurricanes (and all winds) are caused by a mass of warm or hot air meeting a mass of cold air. So with more hot air, can we expect more or worse hurricanes? How could we test that hypothesis?
Certain types of pollution can affect weather in the long term. For example, green house gases (some indirectly caused by pollution and others are a direct result of pollution) work by trapping more of the sun's heat energy than normal in our atmosphere, thus warming the planet (global warming). This causes global weather changes. For example, scientists believe that El Nino might be caused by pollution in an indirect way via global warming. Also, the severity and frequency of hurricanes has been steadily increasing in the last several years and scientists believe that also might be due to global warming. However, I am not aware of how pollution can cause immediate effects on weather or very specific effects, such as the generation of a specific hurricane. The greenhouse gases that have been found to be in increased concentrations include carbon dioxide, methane, and even water. Why do you think carbon dioxide levels might be increasing in the past ~100 years?
I don't know anything about air pollution causing hurricane Mitch, but if is true that pollution can affect weather. The best example of this is that carbon dioxide from power plants and cars has caused Earth's surface temperature to warm about 1 degree Fahrenheit. We know for sure that the earth's surface is getting warmer, and we know for sure that we have polluted the atmosphere with extra amounts of carbon dioxide, but we don't know for sure that the higher carbon dioxide is what is causing the global warming. Computer models, however, make a very good argument for carbon dioxide being the cause.
Air pollution in the form of dust and smoke particles can help clouds to form, and that, too, can have an effect on weather.


Cure: Corroded track leading from pin 11 of the LS163 at 2B that goes to pin 13 of the LS157?s at locations 5J and 7J. Track repaired, fault fixed.
I have just made myself a test rig, and am thinking of tackling a non working Toaplan Hellfire PCB I have. I have chosen this PCB specially because it has a few resistors & caps missing, track damage, and looks to have been bashed around. The reason I choose this is that although it may be difficult to fix, by fixing the obvious physical damage type faults I can see what difference it makes as I go along.
Firstly I want a Hellfire schematic, but I can't find one! Does anybody have one/ know where one is? I have searched a whole bunch of sites commonly referred to on AA with no luck.
Probably there isnt one, very few boards have schematics available online, thankfully they are rarely needed to fix a board, unless the damage is so bad you cant see where things once went.
Ahh well, I might need to refer to someone who has a working PCB to work out what values of resistors/ capacitors are missing. It is wierd, they have been either snapped off or cut off deliberately. The board is a bit of a mess, however I just want to have a play and learn as I go. Tonight I might list the locations of the missing bits for reference.
Ah yeh, missing bits, doh!
Thanks Narf but I am after Hellfire (not Helifire).
I also have a damaged Hellfire board. This is one of my favourite games. Let me know if theres anything you'd like me to have a look at for you.
I have never in my life heard of capacitors marked with colour codes. Are you sure thats what they are?
They look like resistors, but everything else points to them being capacitors. I'll know for sure when I take one out.
They are capacitors, caps with colour codes are very common on early 90s boards, non-bootlegs mainly, they look like little resistors, about half the length and usually yellow or white with colour bands. Usually one per TTL chip where you would expect ceramic caps to be on older boards or bootlegs.
When a TTL chip switches its output it takes more current during the switch than when the gate is either high of low, this leads to a tiny dip in voltage at the chip, the caps are there to smooth out these ripples, 74LS is much lower power than original 74 series TTL so its less of an issue, but the caps are still there as its good design, leads to a stable board. If a few are missing it is not going to stop a board in its tracks, they just are insurance against noisy power supplies which may lead to unstable boards. The only time a cap is likely to halt a board is if its part of the reset delay system, ie a cap feeding a not gate on something like a 74LS04 which then connects to the Reset line on the cpu.
I wouldnt take it off if I were you, they are very fragile, it is likely to fall apart due to the heat and stress of removal.
When firing up the board you just get junk, but can barely make out the font of the high score table etc. One of the roms looks bad, legs bent everywhere. Pulled rom 04 off the board. 2 legs had ends snapped off, 2 legs bent under, all legs bent a bit sideways. Fired board up without that rom in. Can see more of the game now, jailbars all over screen, but game coins up, and sounds/ music are perfect! I nearly soiled myself hearing the music.
Carefully bent leg pins all back to straight positions, and repaired the legs that had broken. Dropped the rom back in the board. Now the jailbars are gone. Most sprites look perfect, some background issues, some bits don't line up properly. Also when attract screen playing, there is some random corruption on the screen, can vaguely make out some 0's in it in columns. Also slightly tapping the table the PCB is on causes colours to go missing (red, green or blue). A few more taps they come back. Very sensitive to this.
Sounds like you are almost there, check for other bad roms, oxidized sockets and any pins bent and touching on the solder side of the board. I have a rom pin straightener, a few bucks from jaycar, drop in a chip and squeeze hard, works very well.
I have now removed and replaced all socketed EPROMS. When firing up the board again, all the random corruption is gone! I still have the problem with the background graphics though. When I removed the chips, I read them all with a Wellon VP-280. When running the files through Romident, only one is recognised as being a Hellfire rom, the rest unrecognised. Logically to me this could indicate that almost all the EPROMs have data corruption, however how accurate a test is this? Is there something else I can check to confirm otherwise??
Went backwards a bit tonight. Pulled the some Eproms out again, and tried to read them a couple of times then run through Romident. No luck, then I noticed that the only eprom that did come up in Romident was a different brand to all the others (which are Sharp Branded). I didn't see Sharp in the list of manufacturers to choose from in the software, will need to research this a bit more. I now just get a garbled message regarding a RAM error now - not sure if that is a good sign or not???
Are you sure they are eproms? If they are mask roms you cant assume the pinout of them and they may be zapped if you try to read them as eproms.
The fact that they dont compare with the MAME set means one of a few things, either the ROMs are shot, or the game is a different version to the one MAME has, or in the case of bootleg boards that exact ROM set may not be known.
If they are eproms and you are 100% sure you are reading them correctly then I would say they are dead.
I have located an area on the board where there are potentially broken tracks due to corrosion. I have fixed one track, and managed to have the game working just about 100%. However, starting the board back again I get the message "RAM Check VRAM Error FF3FFF". After a few goes I get lucky and the board will start up again. I will look at the potential broken tracks first. It is hard to know for sure becasue they go underneath an NEC D6508 which has about 100 pins, so that makes it hard to trace.
I think that all the other traces within the corroded area are fine, although it doesn't look pretty. Any time I want to see what is going on with the board it works perfectly. I bet as soon as I want to play it it will error again.
Tonight after turning the PCB on and off heaps of times I often get this error "RAM Check VRAM Error XXXXXX" (where XXXXXX represents some Hex). When I eventually got the board to fire up, I got a perfect game from start to finish out of it, apart from the screen appearing to lose sync when experiencing a minor vibration which happened about 4 times. Another tap from me on the table set it right.
So obviously the board sort of fully works but is flakey. After I finished the game where I went from start to finish I removed the jamma connector, then reconnected. After that I could not get the game started again, kept getting the RAM error.
I have now located the problem RAM. Firstly I suspected a HY6116AP-12 2k x 8 bit CMOS SRAM as a suspect as a couple were in areas where there had been scratched from being piled up with other PCBS. At this stage I don't have many spare bits and pieces, so I needed to obtain an equivelant RAM chip. I remember that a NES I modded has Hyundai RAM chips. So I grabbed a spare NES I have for parts, and sure enough it had 6116RAM in it. Desoldered this, and then piggy backed on each 6116 RAM chip. The RAM error is random, so I tried piggy backing a few chips until I found the one that must have been casuing the problem. I had 100% success firing up the board when piggy backing one particular RAM chip.
I will buy a socket, and drop some new RAM in the board to make the board work practically 100%.
#4 ROM had some bent and missing pins. Straightened, and repaired broken legs.
Repaired broken track as pictured a couple of posts ago.
Problem: RAM error on startup. Intermittant, does not fault all the time.
Fix:Located suspect 2k x 8bit CMOS SRAM by piggy backing known good RAM on chips until fault no longer appeared at all. Will remove faulty RAM, install socket and new RAM to permanently fix.
A side effect along the way, the ultra sensitivity of colours going missing seems to have disappeared. If this re-occurs, I am confident it will be caused by the HD74LS374 chips which trace to the Red-green-blue outputs. This chips have been badly damaged, scraped and squished sideways.


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I find it amazing that, with less than two months to go, nobody but nobody seems to be talking about the December 4th National Assembly elections. If the opposition slate has a campaign, it must be one of the best kept secrets in Venezuela.
What little talk there is seems to be stuck in an endless, totally barren debate on the Elections Council. And it's no wonder: the one thing the oppo leadership succeeded at over the last year was in convincing their own supporters that CNE stole the recall referendum. Never mind that the "evidence" of electronic manipulation was circumstantial at best (more like entirely speculative, if you ask me), never mind that the oppo leadership had an obvious motivation to pass the buck after having bungled the RR campaign so badly. They spared no effort to trash CNE. They made their bed, now they get to lie on it.
The opposition leadership's big problem is no longer how to win over chavistas, but how to mobilize a base they've spent over a year demobilizing through their strident claims of fraud.
The tragic part is that all of this comes at a time when Chavez is again sliding in the polls, when the initial euphoria over the misiones has decidedly faded, when the government has launched a radical drive against private property that even chavistas reject, when increasing numbers of chavistas are dissatisfied with the government, when even Lina Ron and Ramon Machuca are getting restive…all of this at a time when a minimally organized, minimally competent election campaign could rock the chavista establishment to the core.
Instead, we'll get a qualified chavista majority in the AN that will waste no time amending the constitution to make Chavez endlessly re-electable.


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Tsunami introduces the idea of Extreme Natural Events and then moves to focus on tsunamis. After looking at what causes a tsunami, it examines the 2009 Samoan event. The book also covers how New Zealand is affected by not only the Samoan event, but the threat of tsunamis in general. Tsunami has been designed to be used in both Social Studies and Geography classes. It is packed with new and engaging resources and imagery. Social Studies classes can use this book to concentrate on the significance of the event. The causes and effects, people's reaction in response to a community challenge, and how people's past actions impact on the lives of those living in the present. Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Geography students can use this book for a more in-depth study of a tsunami as a result of an earthquake. By investigating the 2009 tsunami in Samoa, students will be able to demonstrate a geographic understanding of an extreme natural event and the human response to it. Activities for students are designed around key competencies to encourage the development of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values. Teachers can choose to have students work on tasks as individuals, groups or as a class.


It's Halloween month & I'm SO excited to see all the Halloween decor hit everyone's houses so today's #wishlistwednesday is a Halloween home decor edition.
I think these mini marquee lights would be a perfect subtle but stylish edition to your home. It could also be used to display at a party too.
These photo booth props would be fab at Halloween parties and kids would love it too!
You can't host a Halloween party without any confetti now can you?! This is a great edition to a drinks station or food table at a Halloween party!
These are fab to spice up your Halloween potions!!
I LOVE these! Amazing autumnal decor which could be used throughout October, November and December!
They are a great way of making your Halloween cakes to a new level!
I think they would be fab for making Halloween potions in and serving at a Halloween party!!
These are really good for making sure you get your RSVP's at your party!
Pop this on your front door so your guests know where to knock or use it to encourage trick or treaters! I think this would look fab with some fairy lights wrapped round too!
Another fabulous bunting to put up at your party!
I think these are amazing and would look so cute set down your driveway!
Another great edition to the Halloween decor, these pumpkin lights are a nice twist on the typical fairy lights!
This is probably my favourite decor from Not on the Highstreet! I love it, it's so cute and would look perfect hanging with a little tea light in!
More bunting, what more could you want! I love this ghostly garland!
So there is my Halloween decor Wishlist, let me know if you are doing anything for Halloween or buy anything from this post!


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Personal Loan Gandhidham, 22 January 2020 from south Indian Bank
Advance Salary Loan from south Indian Bank in Gandhidham
Gandhidham is located in the Kutch District in the Indian state of Gujarat. The town was built in the 1950s by Bhai Pratap Dialdas for the resettlement of the refugees from Sindh after the partition of India. It was initially called Sindhu Resettlement Corporation Ltd. The town was named after Mahatma Gandhi who was the father of the Indian nation. Gandhidham is considered to be the economic capital of Kutch. It is a rapidly developing city in the state. It is a growing city, ideal for families and retired individuals. It is also a favored destination for conventions and business meetings. The city offers a peaceful life to its residents, with a plenty of options for recreation and entertainments. It is known for its verdant picnic spots and parks. Gandhidham is connected to the rest of the country by road and rail. Transport Nagar, situated on the outskirts of the city, serves as the hub of all major transport activities of Gandhidham. There are many reputed educational institutions as well as all modern amenities available in the city that ensures a comfortable lifestyle to the residents.
Low interest rate Premium Bike Loan in Gandhidham, 22 January 2020 from south Indian Bank
south Indian Bank Limited is based at Thrissur in Kerala, India. It has 852 branches, four service branches,56 extension counters, and 20 Regional Offices spread across the states and union territories of India. It has a network of 42 Bulk Note Acceptor/Cash Deposit Machines and 133 ATMs all over India. Under the Companies Act of 1913, South Indian Bank was registered as a Private Limited Company and started operations on 29th January 1929 at Round South, Thrissur. The South Indian Bank Ltd. was founded by a group of 44 enterprising men of Thrissur who contributed Rs.500/ - individually to the initial paid-up capital. Their primary aim was to assist the merchant community of Thrissur by saving them from the grasp of the money lenders who charged exorbitant rates of interest. The bank received outstanding support from the public at large. The number of branches opening each year justifies popularity. On 7th August 1946, it was included in the second schedule of the Reserve Bank of India and became a scheduled Bank. On 17th June 1957, under section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act 1949 from RBI, SIB was the first scheduled Bank in Kerala to get the license.


Baby pista green net heavy embroidered lehenga style suit. This lehenga style suit is beautified with heavy embroidery, beads and stone work all over. It comes with a matching net embroidered dupatta. This suit can be stitched upto to bust size 42 inches.


Another new cast member has been added to the cast roster of Alien: Covenant, following the recently announcement that Fantastic Beasts star Katherine Waterston is due to star in the Prometheus sequel.
Deadline reported that Demian Bichir is that new cast member recently announced, the actor's role in the feature still under wraps but his role in Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight lends more weight to his casting, the paper also noting that Noomi Rapace is due to play a role in the movie – though this may be oversight due to the fact that Ridley Scott has said she won't be in fact returning for the sequel.
Micheal Fassbender will reprise his role, while comedian Danny McBride is said to be in talks about an undisclosed role. Alien: Covenant is scheduled to be released on 6 October 2017.


Scott Pommier is a writer, director and photographer based in Portland and Los Angeles. His early work focused on an under 30 subculture of skateboarding motorcyclists. Some of these photographs have since become iconic in the custom culture scene. In his film work, Scott takes an understated and natural approach to portraiture that seems to fit his choice of subjects perfectly.
Longtime bike-builder Tom Fugle is one of the founders of the El Forastero outlaw motorcycle club, which was established in 1962 and who's members included the artist Dave Mann.
Tom's builds are unique and beautiful, and in this short film by Scott Pommier (updated with an added epilogue), we follow the artist as he completes a chopper for the Born Free 6 motorcycle show.
PS; Damn fine Lanois inspired soundtrack . Scott Pommier's film making needs no additional compliments as it speaks for itself with every frame he shoots … action or still .


Pregnancy requires mothers to be healthy, not just for their own sake but also for the welfare of their babies. Even post-pregnancy, it's a must that mothers maintain a healthy body. A healthy body can help mothers cope with the pressure of being a parent and also help them cope from the pains they got from intense labor during childbirth.
Breastfeeding is good for babies. A healthy diet is required for all breastfeeding moms to ensure that all the important nutrients that are needed for proper growth and development are passed on the baby. A balanced diet will also help your body to produce milk and replenish all those nutrients that are being lost from your body.
Here are some foods that are proven to help new moms maintain a healthy body post-pregnancy.
Eggs contain a lot of protein plus a good balance of amino acids. These components can give the proper stamina to take care of you and your baby's needs. Egg yolks are also a natural source of vitamin D, a nutrient that is essential for bone growth. The choline in eggs can also help in building the memory center of your baby's brain.
Oatmeal is a lactogenic food. The high fiber content f oatmeal makes it easy to digest. This is recommended for new mothers who are suffering from post-natal constipation—a common occurrence after birth.
Salmon is a rich source of the good cholesterol known as omega-3 fatty acids and DHA. DHA helps in the development of your baby's nervous system.
Brown rice has the capacity to regulate your blood sugar levels and also provide an energy boost all throughout the day.
Blueberries contain powerful anti-oxidants that combat free radicals in the bloodstream. It also combats the development of a bunch of diseases.
Spinach may not be popular to most of people because of its taste, but it doesn't mean that it's not healthy. Spinach contains high levels of Vitamin A which is good for you and the baby. It also has manganese that aid in the development of bones and cartilages, something that is important especially for mothers who are recuperating from C-sections.
To enhance breastmilk production, mothers should include a lot of milk in their diets. Milk also keeps your body hydrated, thanks to its high water content.
Almonds provide you with a range of nutrients that are essential for both your health and the baby's. The fatty acids in the in almonds can help increase the mother's milk supply.
This also contains nutrients that increase milk production not to mention iron, calcium, fiber and more.
Fennel contains nutrients that aid in digestion and lactation. It prevents colic in babies too.


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Drake, Jay-Z, Rita Ora, Tinie Tempah
NEW MUSIC: RITA ORA X TINIE TEMPAH 'RIP'
London is most definitely taking over with British born Rita Ora teaming up with fellow Brit Tinie Tempah. Rita who is signed to Jay-Zs Roc Nation interestingly borrows the pen from Drake Drizzy with his track 'Im Ready For Ya'. I've actually been playing Drake's version for a couple of years now so it's gonna take time to listen to a female sing the same verses but never the less she did her thing with this track. Take a listen below and if you have never heard Drake's version listen below also.
Interviews,Music,Videos
Andre 3000, Coldplay, Common, Kanye West, Lil' Kim, Nicki Minaj, Part 2, President Obama, Tinie Tempah
Say Somethin' Talks w/ Houston Rapper Part 2
I was first introduced to part 2's music by his publicist @_iPublicist_ceo who put me on to his website and Facebook page. Instantly I could hear his music was very different to the sound of American Hip Hop and extremely familiar to the sound of the UK rap scene who mix pop with rap music to generate that Electro/Hip Hop sound. When talking with him I mentioned that he reminded me of our UK International Artist Tinie Tempah who also uses that Electro Hip Hop sound here in Europe which has helped him become an International star across the globe. Part 2 who is currently in the studio recording his first complete album spoke with me around topics such as The European sound to his music, his influences, his EP 'Don't Shoot The Martian'
We even spoke on the current state of hip hop by talking Common, Drake, Nicki Minaji and Lil' Kim. Part 2 Is a strong believer in creativity as such his facebook page reads:
Part 2 is a ambitious human being who challenges young men and women to fight for liberation and believes that creativity and ingenuity can change the world. As a recording artist, it is his obligation to inspire and uplift his community through art and performance. In doing so he is notably emerging as one of the most innovative young pioneer's in pop culture.
Don't Shoot The Martian is Part 2's first album EP release. With production from Aaron Rash, he creatively fuse's elements of hip hop, electro-pop and alternative music genre's to form one distinct sound of his own. The ambient burst of electric guitars, synths and 808's are combined with his uptempo vocal delivery that takes command of the energetic cadences.
This is why he remains different to the rest which is also the basis behind his EP name which he explains below. Check out what Part 2 had to say below with part 2 (No Pun Intended) of our conversation after the jump!
Big Sean, J. Cole, Tinie Tempah, Wretch 32
NEW FREE EP: TINIE TEMPAH 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY'
London Boy Tinie Tempah finally drops his free EP after dropping singles 'Like It Or Love It' featuring J. Cole and Wretch 32 and 'Lucky C*nt' featuring Big Sean which were both well recieved, Well finally below you can download the free EP via Dat.Piff
Big Sean, Tinie Tempah
TINIE TEMPAH 'PASS OUT' LIVE ON XFACTOR USA + NEW SONG 'LUCKY C***' FEAT BIG SEAN
Tinie Tempah decided to 'Pass Out' on the XfactorUSA crowd this week performing his worldwide smash after the jump! Also Check out his DOPE new track 'Lucky C***' feat Big Sean!
Music,Say-Somethin' News,Videos
Alesha Dixon, Alexis Jordan, Amy Winehouse, Boyz II Men, Dionne Broomfield, Emeli Sande, Jason Derulo, Jessie J, Katy B, Miss Dynamite, Professor Green, Tinchy Stryder, Tinie Tempah, Wretch 32
Jessie J Cleans Up At This Years MOBO Awards UK + Performance
Nominated for 5 awards and walks away with 4 Congrats to Jessie J, More after the jump!


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Avianca launches direct flight between Boston Logan and Bogota, Colombia
Ozgur Tore
Avianca launched service from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Bogota, Colombia (BOG) four times weekly, becoming the first airline to connect these two lively cities directly. The carrier will be offering travelers 960 seats per week.
This new route operates four times per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday on the Bogota – Boston route, and on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday on the Boston – Bogota route.
Avianca operates from Terminal E at the Boston Logan International Airport to the El Dorado Airport in Bogota, on Airbus A319 aircraft with a capacity for 120 passengers, 12 in Business Class and 108 on Economy Class.
"With this with new addition to our route network, Avianca becomes the first and only airline to directly join Boston with Bogota and vice versa, connecting travelers coming from the State of Massachusetts more efficiently to the main capitals in Latin America. On their part, travelers from South America will be able to fly more easily to key destinations in New England", added Hernan Rincon, President of Avianca.
Flight Itinerary
Flight Itinerary Flight Origin / Destination Departs Arrives Frequencies
AV209 Boston – Bogota 00:27 05:57 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
AV208 Bogota – Boston 14:40 21:57 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
"Colombia has become a must-see destination for tourism and business in the wake of a peace agreement that ended a 52-year armed conflict. This new flight reflects on the new Colombian reality, full of opportunities to attract more travelers from the US that are looking for cultural, natural and MICE experiences", explains Felipe Jaramillo, president of ProColombia.
Efficient connections and more benefits for travelers
The schedule on which the Boston – Bogota route will operate expands connection possibilities – through the Bogota hub – with destinations such as Quito and Guayaquil (Ecuador), Lima (Peru), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Santiago de Chile. It also increases the possibilities to arrive to destinations within Colombia, such as Cali, Medellin, Barranquilla, Pereira and Cartagena, among other cities.
Travelers with trips that include several segments will benefit from greater agility in processes by having a single baggage checking point; as well as the customs, immigration and baggage pickup process at the final destination, in addition to the possibility to carry two 23-kilo pieces of baggage.
Boston is now another of Avianca's destinations in the United States of America, including flights from Bogota to Fort Lauderdale, Miami, New York, Orlando, Los Angeles and Washington D.C. and from the connection center at El Salvador, to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston and San Francisco.
LifeMiles Silver, Gold and Diamond Elite members, as well as Star Alliance Gold and Priority Passengers and/or Business Class passengers can access Avianca's VIP room located on the third floor of El Dorado's international terminal, including special spaces to work, socialize, rest, eat and even freshen up.
Information, itineraries and ticket sales at Avianca sales points, your preferred travel agency, http://www.avianca.com/us/en/, and our Call Centers in Bogota, 401 3232, Colombia (01 800) 3434 and the United States of America (1 800 2842622).
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There's only one woman more nervous than half-time performer Madonna about Sunday's American football showcase, Super Bowl XLVI – supermodel Gisele Bündchen.
The fretting Brazilian model has turned to God and her friends, seeking prayers for her hubby, Tom Brady, who will line up with his New England Patriots team against the New York Giants.
In a slightly melodramatic email, the 31-year-old was in search of good karma for the quarterback, 34. 'My sweet friends and family. This Sunday will be a really important day in my husband's life,' she typed.
'He and his team worked so hard to get to this point and now they need us more than ever to send them positive energy so they can fulfil their dream of winning this Super Bowl.


Madison Avenue at 87th Street in New York City.
Tickets, available at the door only, suggested donation of $15 for the general public and $10 for students and senior citizens. For more information, contact (212) 824-2279.


Why reading is important for self development.
Are you labelled the bookworm of the bunch? Here is how reading should always be a part of everyday learning. Just half an hour everyday changed not only the views on work life balance, but also on self awareness itself. Sure there is school where learning involves someone teaching a subject to you in class.
At the end of the day how much of what you've learned in school will you incorporate into your career?
Going back to the point on self awareness and self development, it is just as if not more important to develop a habit where learning will be a part of everyday life. Once it becomes a habit where learning from reading on your own time, it sparks inspiration. Inspiration is a drive for motivation. So no matter the genre of the book you are reading just be prepared to be inspired. Reading and learning doesn't have to end once school and class ends.


We have here a fabulous and heart warming collection of heart pendants in natural stones and sterling silver. You can browse through this online gallery of heart pendant jewelry and select your favorite stones. You will find here amethyst heart pendants, blue topaz heart pendants and many more.


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