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D4 is a very fast, understable driver. It is designed for all players and flies extremely far. The D4 will turn up when thrown hard and will then react similarly to the D3 with its long glide and gentle turning finish.


Swiss watchmaker Omega and eyewear company Marcolin Group have partnered to create a line of Omega-branded sunglasses.
The collection will debut in August 2016 and will be available exclusively at Omega boutiques.
Marcolin Group's portfolio includes collaborations with Tom Ford, Balenciaga, Moncler, Montblanc, Swarovski, and others.


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Lars-Erik Esbjörs, švedski hokejist, * 11. oktober 1949, Avesta, Švedska.

Esbjörs je v švedski ligi deset sezon igral za klub Västra Frölunda HC, kjer je bil med letoma 1976 in 1979 tudi kapetan. Zadnji dve sezoni v karieri je igral za klub Sparta Sarpsborg v norveški ligi.

Za švedsko reprezentanco je nastopil na svetovnem prvenstvu 1976, kjer je bil dobitnik bronaste medalje, sam pa je dosegel po en gol in podajo na desetih tekmah.

Tudi njegova sinova Joacim in Jonas sta bila hokejista.

Statistika kariere

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| Västra Frölunda HC
| Švedska liga
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| Västra Frölunda HC
| Švedska liga
| 74/75
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| Västra Frölunda HC
| Švedska liga
| 75/76
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| Svetovno prvenstvo A
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| Västra Frölunda HC
| Švedska liga
| 76/77
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| 36
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| 10
| 12
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| Västra Frölunda HC
| Švedska liga
| 77/78
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| 36
| 6
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| 12
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| 32
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| Švedska liga
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| 6
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| Västra Frölunda HC
| Švedska liga
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| Västra Frölunda HC
| Švedska liga
| 80/81
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| Västra Frölunda HC
| Švedska liga
| 81/82
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| Norveška liga
| 82/83
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| 31
| 49
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1.Combine 1/2 cup flour with the salt and pepper and toss with beef cubes to coat thoroughly. Place in crockpot. Add shallots and mushrooms. Combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Pour over beef and vegetables; stir well. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 12 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours. 2. One hour before serving, turn to high setting. Make a smooth paste of red wine and 3 tablespoons flour; stir into crockpot, mixing well. Cover and cook until thickened. Serve over hot buttered noodles.
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It sounds a little like science fiction, but researchers in the Netherlands report that they were able to preserve fertility in a 29-year-old cervical cancer (search) patient by removing her ovary (search) prior to treatment and placing it inside her upper arm.
Investigators say the transplantation technique is a promising option for preventing infertility among women in their childbearing years undergoing pelvic radiation (search) for cancer.
The transplanted ovary has continued to produce hormones in its new location in the two years since the surgery was performed. But the patient has not yet attempted to have a child because of a return of her cancer last year.
If pregnancy were attempted, it would be through in vitro fertilization. Eggs would be retrieved from the transplanted ovary in the arm.
"The upper arm is a very suitable place for [egg] retrieval because it is easy to get to," lead researcher Carina G. Hilders, MD, PhD, tells WebMD.
As many as 50,000 women in their childbearing years are diagnosed with cancer each year in the U.S. With more and more of them surviving, preserving fertility following cancer treatment has become a major area of research. Chemotherapy (search), radiation, and surgery often bring on premature menopause, and the options for preserving fertility are few.
In September, researchers in Belgium reported the first live birth from frozen ovarian tissue. The tissue had been removed from the woman and banked seven years earlier, before she underwent chemotherapy for Hodgkin's disease (search).
Ovarian transplantation (search) is not appropriate for women treated with chemotherapy, but it may be a better option than the ovarian freezing and thawing technique for those who have pelvic radiation, Hilders says. That is because damage to egg-containing follicles in ovaries is minimal with transplantation and may be extensive with freezing and thawing.
The case represents the second successful ovarian autotransplantation. The first was reported in 1987, but it was a more involved procedure than the one performed by Hilders and her Leiden University Medical Center colleagues. Cornell University researchers have also transplanted ovarian tissue into the arms of several cancer patients.
Kutluk Oktay, MD, who led the Cornell research, says his approach involved freezing ovarian strips and implanting them back into cancer patients once they had completed treatment. For this reason, it can be used in chemotherapy patients, and it is a much simpler surgery than transplanting the entire ovary.
American Cancer Society gynecologic disease expert Debbie Saslow, PhD, says the research sounds promising but is still very preliminary.
SOURCES: Hilders, C. Cancer, Dec. 15, 2004, online edition. Carina G. Hilders, MD, PhD, department of gynecology, Leiden University Medical Center, Netherlands. Debbie Saslow, PhD, director of breast and gynecological cancer, American Cancer Society. Kutluk Oktay, MD, associate professor of reproductive medicine and obstetrics and gynecology, Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, New York.


Bankroll Builder | Bristol City and Stirling Albion to Celebrate Comprehensive Home Wins!
Hello everyone. We did not have much luck with high-value longshots on Friday which is why we decided to go with somewhat safer options for Tuesday. We got the home win pick right in the Moroccan Botola Pro League tie between Berkane and Moghreb Tetouan, but the hosts scored two goals in the first half.
We backed HT/FT Draw/Berkane bet at 3/1 odds. The second bet saw us hit the Over2.5 goals option in the Polish Ekstraklasa clash between Lech and Zaglebie. Nonetheless, the visitors came on top instead of Lech (1-2) as we went for the home win on the occasion as well.
Stirling Albion have a phenomenal opportunity to keep their hot run of form going here against rock-bottomed Albion Rovers. The hosts came on the brink of top-four spots in the Scottish League Two ladder after a magnificent thread of five wins and a draw in last six matches. They are just four points shy of Annan Athletic in fourth and have this game in hand on them.
Albion Rovers sit at the very foot of the league standings with only 7 points from 22 rounds. They lost four on the spin in the league. This streak included a demolishing 0-5 defeat to Stirling Albion in late-January this year.
The home win is a massive banker, but we will take higher odds expecting the hosts to confirm the favourites tag from the very first whistle.
Bristol City broke into top six in the Championship standings after a phenomenal series of eight successive wins in all competitions. They conceded just two goals in the process and we just have to see them as clear favourites to keep such thread going against out-of-form Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday night.
The visitors lost four on the trot in Championship. They conceded as many as ten goals in last three matches against Preston, Wigan and Birmingham. The home win is a must-take at 17/20 based on teams' recent form.
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Ossi's Success: from a small beachside restaurant to a director and mentor for entrepreneurs
The business entrepreneur, Ossi Hillel Fine, started her way after purchasing a stand on the boardwalk, became a director and a business woman, and is one of IZUN's mentors
Meet Osnat (Ossi) Hillel Fine, owner of an independent company which accompanies different business men and women and entrepreneurs. In addition, Ossi is a director in 3 public companies in Israel. Ossi was recruited 2 years ago as a mentor for Jasmine's IZUN program, which turned out to be an inspirational story, just like her career.
From a food stand to a restaurant
In the last three years, Ossi, 57, a mother of two, residing in Tel Aviv- Yaffo, has been investing her time accompanying business entrepreneurs, and calls herself: The Great Number Two. Today, she is accompanying Adi Shfara'm, an entrepreneur in real-estate in Israel and abroad, who developed many private initiatives in technology. Moreover, she is a director in 3 companies traded in Israel and abroad- ECB Biotechnology Ltd., XTL Biopharmaceutical Ltd. and Priortic Ltd.
Ossi is an inspirational figure for many women. She is determined and faith in everything she does. She is courageous and takes on new challenges to realize her dreams. Her story begins right after she was released from the army, when she took her first steps into the business world and opened a restaurant in Tel- Aviv's marina. when she was asked about taking risks, she said: "I was much braver back then", and explains her decision to dive in: "during my army service, I enjoyed traveling to Taba in Sini a lot, but my family wasn't very happy about it, and one day my brother told me- if you like the sea, there's a stand for rental in the marina by the beach- take it". Ossi didn't think twice, and rented the stand, although her financial situation wasn't good, but her business orientation kicked in. "I never had any money, so I borrowed from other stand owners", she remembers, "then I transformed the stand into a restaurant, changed its nature and sold it after 18 months of massive success". Today, the place is known as the famous Fortuna restaurant.
The way to success in through the sea
Selling the restaurant was only the beginning of a long successful business career for Ossi. She continued to work around the clock, opened a neighborhood pub then met her partner and decided to travel the sea with him. "I wanted to take another direction, and I did. I started sailing. Today, I'm also a skipper". A few months after sailing, she returned home to her family's business in water- heaters, which turned out to be the best business school for her. "there I learned all the business errors", she says, "I worked with my brother and learned everything, from production to sales, customer service, marketing. I came from the industry, life is not only financial plans". Soon Ossi realized that she needs to study, and she did, majoring in classical studies and business. She decided to work in a hi-tech company in the marcom field, after starting her Master's in business management in Tel Aviv university. She also had a baby at home, but that didn't stop her.
From failure comes success
32 years old Ossi dives in the business world again and establishes a venture capital fund, which led her into the directors' world, as she performed as a director in Leumi Bank's venture fund. "all of a sudden, I can see a portfolio of 100 different companies, a new world opened up", says Ossi, who has been a director in 7 different companies in the past 15 years, mostly technological and investment companies. At some point, she joined a small start- up "Newton", which idea was to establish a paddle platform for jets, cars, generators and more. "I learned everything about start- ups there", she explains, "but the company shut down after 16 years, because we couldn't raise any more money. We aimed high with our idea, but it was a step up for us. I traveled and visited car companies all over the world, learned a new language. This experience has helped me and is helping me a lot as a director".
Today, Ossi is one of Jasmine's program IZUN's mentors and passes on her knowledge and experience to other participants.
"Kiram's agenda fascinated me"
IZUN, one of Jasmine's programs, has 5 cycles which aim to build a strong generation of female economic leadership, becoming a part of decision- making and an influential power in the Israeli economy and society.
"The program aims to empower independent women and open up doors to influential key- positions as directors in the public, municipal sector and leading companies in Israel", Kiram explains which can see the long- term results of this program, "I believe that these women will break through and integrate in these positions, influencing other women and encouraging them to enter the public sector and become a string influential power."
About IZUN, Ossi says: "I met Kiram and was fascinated by the program, by her and by her agenda. The fact that this program addresses the needs of different women from different backgrounds is one of the most important objectives, so I decided to join. I was paired with Angel Al-Fahel, a manager at Super- Pharm. I accompanied her with determination for 18 months. What was interesting about this is that we both applied eventually for the government directors' league, she was accepted, and I wasn't. I was very happy for her, I'm proud of her, she is a wonderful and worthy woman." Ossi explains with a smile about the program's contribution to her as a mentor: "it's fun to help someone make their dream come true. Changes start where there are determined women".
What advice would you give other business women?
Don't be modest, we are way too modest. When I negotiate for someone else, I know how to fight, but when it comes to me, I become the apologizing type sometimes".

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I saw an article several years ago that outlined some new uses for Dawn dish soap. My mom used Dawn for all my growing up years and I got attached. It is one of the few products that I have brand loyalty to.
These tips were in an Everyday Cheapskate newsletter and I thought some of the ideas were so good I'd repost them here so you can enjoy them, too.
ICE PACK. Partially fill a strong zip-type sandwich bag with Dawn dishwashing liquid, close and freeze. Just to be safe, double bag it. Freeze. The liquid soap stays cold much longer and it can be re-frozen many times. It will conform to the place you need an ice pack.
BUBBLE PARTY. Combine ten parts distilled water and one part Dawn Dishwashing Liquid to make your own bubble solution. And add 1/4 part white corn syrup (like Karo ) if you want to make more sturdy bubbles. Gather up things like clean soup cans that have both ends cut off or Hula-Hoops with makeshift handles attached. If you want to, you can pour the solution into a plastic kiddy pool and make huge bubbles. Turn it into a scientific experiment and go on a hunt for bubble-making items in your kitchen. This is a super cheap idea that's lots of fun.
REPEL ANTS. Spray countertops, cupboards and any other area where you see ants with a solution of Dawn and water. Wipe dry. The slight residue of Dawn that remains will not be a problem at all for kids or pets, but ants hate it. Should you see a trail of ants, go ahead and hit them with the Dawn spray. You'll see. It will kill them.
BATHROOM CLEANER. Original blue Dawn Dishwashing Liquid has some kind of miraculous quality about it that makes it "melt" through stubborn soap scum and hideous build-up on showers and tubs, no matter whether porcelain, acrylic or fiberglass. Use it straight up and you'll bless the day you read this column.
HAIR PRODUCT BUILDUP. Once a month use original Dawn as you would shampoo. It will remove excess oil from your hair and scalp and strip away any build-up of styling products—without any damage. Perform this once a month and you won't have to buy expensive salon products that do the same thing.
STAIN SPOTTER. Original blue Dawn Dishwashing Liquid used full-strength gets just about any kind of spot out of washables. Keep a small squeeze bottle in the laundry room so it's always handy.
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Source: Cuban pitcher, 19, may get record bonus
Cuban right-hander Luis Morales, a coveted 19-year-old prospect who is expected to demand a record-breaking sum for a pitcher from the international bonus pool, will be eligible to sign with an MLB team on Sept. 7 after being declared a free agent on Thursday, a source confirmed to ESPN.
The Oakland Athletics are considered heavy favorites to sign Morales, who peaked at 97 mph or 99 mph in various workouts for MLB teams. He defected from the Cuban U-23 team in Mexico City in September 2021.
Morales, who held open showcases for teams in January and April in Mexico City, has a breaking ball that projects to be above average, but his changeup is a clear third pitch and his command still comes and goes, as is common for pitchers with that kind of velocity as a teenager.
Since most of the pool money in this current international signing period has been spent, Morales is expected to sign when the next period begins on Jan. 15.
The biggest bonus given to a pitcher since the international bonus pool was capped was to Cuban right-hander Sandy Gaston, who was given $2.61 million by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018. Shohei Ohtani received $2.315 million from the Los Angeles Angels in Dec. 2017.
Oakland has had a strategy of spending at the top of the international market of late. If the Athletics can land Morales as expected, it would have echoes a bold move from the team's past. Prior to the salary cap, the A's set an international bonus record in 2008 by signing Dominican right-hander Michael Ynoa to a $4.25 million bonus.
Overall international pool amounts for each MLB team range from approximately $4.5 million to just over $6 million each year. The highest bonus for a pitcher in this current period was $1.7 million to Jarlin Susana, an 18-year-old right-hander who has already hit triple digits with his fastball and was included in the Juan Soto trade package from San Diego to Washington.
Pitchers are seen as a much bigger risk to teams at this age, with the top players usually signing at age 16. The top 15 bonuses in the current international signing period have all gone to position players, and at least one position player has received at least $4 million each year under this system.
Beisbolfr.com first reported the news of Morales being declared a free agent by MLB.
Posted on August 26, 2022 Leave a comment on Source: Cuban pitcher, 19, may get record bonus
Asteroid 2022 QX4, clocked at 31644kmph, to fly past Earth SOON! And NASA issues warning – HT Tech
NASA has issued a warning that Asteroid 2022 QX4 will fly past Earth on August 29. Here's what we know.
NASA has issued a warning that an asteroid will fly past Earth on August 29. The asteroid, named Asteroid 2022 QX4, will miss Earth by just a few million kilometers. According to scientists, this asteroid could cause massive damage on Earth if it deviates from its orbit due to the pull of Earth's gravitational field. Here's what we know about Asteroid 2022 QX4.
Asteroid 2022 QX4
According to NASA, Asteroid 2022 QX4 is nearly as big as an aeroplane, at a width of 140 feet. The asteroid is expected to just miss Earth at a distance of 1.83 million kilometers on August 29. The Asteroid 2022 QX4 has been clocked at a staggering speed of 31,644 kilometers per hour, heading for Earth.
Although this asteroid is not expected to cause any potential damage, it still has been classified as a "Potentially Hazardous Object" due to the close proximity with which it will fly past Earth. NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office classifies Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) as potentially hazardous if they come within 8 million kilometers of Earth.
Can asteroids be exploited for resources?
Near Earth Objects (NEOs) such as Asteroids and Comets revolve around the Sun in their own orbit. Although potentially dangerous, these NEOs could also be utilized for useful resources. The process is called Asteroid Mining.
Asteroids are generally made up of rocky minerals and Comets are balls of ice. Asteroids could come in handy when building structures in space, such as bases on other planets or even the Moon. Asteroids are usually composed of nickel and iron or silicate materials and nickel-iron. Due to their 85 percent metal structure, they could be an excellent source of minerals. It is even said that the raw materials extracted from asteroids could even exceed the metal reserves present on Earth.
Posted on August 26, 2022 Leave a comment on Asteroid 2022 QX4, clocked at 31644kmph, to fly past Earth SOON! And NASA issues warning – HT Tech
English Teacher Who Overstayed Visa Describes Chinese Prison Ordeal
A British teacher who ended up in a Chinese prison for overstaying his visa has spoken about his "horrific" ordeal.
Daniel Thompson, 48, had been working as an English teacher in Jinan, a city in eastern China, since October 2019. He said police found his visa had expired last month and he was jailed for a week at a "mountain prison."
Thompson says he was locked up along with people who had been jailed for gambling offenses. He said boredom was the biggest challenge—although cramped conditions and a toilet that was little more than a hole in the ground were also tough.
Thompson, who said he had never previously been in trouble with the law, is now back home in Bournemouth, England. His ordeal, however, has not put him off from traveling.
Thompson said: "None of it seemed real until I was being driven to the prison with a load of other Chinese convicts. It was the most horrific week of my life, and when I think back about my experience, it terrifies me."
Thompson said he has taught all over the globe during his 17-year career but doesn't have an official degree. This meant he couldn't qualify for a Chinese work visa, so instead traveled using a business visa, and then worked using a humanitarian visa, which he renewed monthly.
After he broke his leg in an e-bike accident, he was unable to renew his visa, Thompson said, and he'd run out of pages on his passport to stamp. He then needed to apply for a new passport from the British passport office in Beijing before he was able to leave the country.
Daniel Thompson's photos from his time in China, undated. The 48-year-old English teacher recently gave his account of how he was kept in a "mountain prison" for a week in China for overstaying his visa.
Daniel Thompson/SWNS/ Zenger
But, just as he recovered from his leg injury, he said he received a message from the police in April asking him to come to the station so they could check his documents. At this point, Thompson's monthly visa had expired, and the school he was working for had failed to provide him with a new one.
He informed the police, and, after a string of interrogations, they decided his mishap was worthy of a week-long prison stint before he was deported.
"I got the job online, and I was assured by the agency I got the job through that I could work with a humanitarian visa. Although that was true, when I got there, I found out I needed to renew it monthly, which was fine until I snapped my leg in a biking accident," Thompson said.
"I was in the hospital for weeks, unable to walk or work, and my visa expired. Not only could I physically not go to the immigration department to renew it, but my passport, on which they stamp the monthly visa, had run out of pages.
Daniel Thompson poses in an undated photo. The 48-year-old English teacher said he had run out of his monthly visa as well as pages on his British passport that would enable him to renew his visa to stay in China.
SWNS/ Zenger/Daniel Thompson
"I needed a new one before I could get my next month's visa which took ages to come, and in that time, the police sent me a text. I thought it would be fine, and I'd just explain my situation, but that wasn't the case.
"They believed I was working illegally, and they called me into the station to do a string of interrogations. The room I was interrogated in was designed to intimidate you, and each time there were five police officers in the room with me.
"One time, the head of police came in and started screaming at me calling me a liar saying my story was false—it was so scary. I forked out a fortune for a Chinese lawyer who spoke English, but in the end, I was still handed a week prison sentence for overstaying my visa. There was no trial or formal process—they just decided among themselves that that was my punishment."
Thompson said he was transferred to a detention center 30 minutes into the mountains, just outside Jinan, on July 25, where he then carried out his punishment. He was locked in a cell with 14 other inmates who were all in there for various different low-level crimes.
Before he was imprisoned, he was stripped of all his belongings and was unable to communicate with the outside world at all during his sentence. All the inmates were Chinese and not one person, including the guards, spoke any English.
Inmates had an "upside-down bucket" to sit on and a "rock-hard prison bed" with one blanket—but the toilet was nothing more than a hole in the ground, according to Thompson. He said the prisoners were only allowed to lie on the bed at night, meaning, for the rest of the time, he was sandwiched between inmates with almost no space to move.
Daniel Thompson's photos from his time in China, undated. The 48-year-old English teacher said he shared a prison cell with 14 others after he was handed a week-long prison sentence for overstaying his visa.
In defiance of his sentence, Thompson attempted to go on a hunger strike throughout his time in prison. He said he only ate two rolls and a boiled egg the entire time he was there. He said: "The prison guards were simply there to make your experience as difficult and as uncomfortable as possible.
"The cells were tiny and held 14 prisoners each, none of whom I could communicate with. We couldn't lie down during the day so my whole body ached from standing constantly.
"There was nothing to do but stare mindlessly into space until mealtime came and food was delivered to our cell. The worst part of it all was being locked in one small, cramped space for seven days—the mental cruelty of it all was horrendous and hard to bear.
"I communicated with two guys through sign language, who said they were locked up for playing poker in their own homes. Gambling is illegal in China and they were sentenced to 12 days each."
Thompson said he was released after seven days to the front of the prison, where guards shoved him out the gates onto the road. They closed the gate behind him, offering no transport back to the police station where his belongings had been confiscated from him.
Thompson said he eventually flagged down a cab that agreed to take him to the station on the condition that he would pay on arrival, where police withheld his money. After picking up his new passport from immigration, Thompson said was deported and flew back to Heathrow from Beijing Airport on August 11.
"On the way to the airport, I was convinced something would go wrong and I wouldn't be able to leave," Thompson said.
"But thankfully, I was allowed to board the plane with no complications. I couldn't even get a beer on the flight back which really summed up my whole experience. When I arrived at Heathrow, I felt like kissing the ground—I was so grateful just to be back in the U.K.
"I can now say I've spent a week inside a Chinese jail, which was the most stressful and horrific time of my life. But it hasn't put me off teaching abroad, and I'm confident I'll be traveling again in no time."
A spokesperson for the U.K. Foreign Office said: "We provided consular assistance to a British man in China."
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New 'Handmaid's Tale' Season 5 Villain May Be Scarier Than Serena Waterford
May the Lord open…a new Gilead up north. That's Gladys Wheeler's hope, at least.
When the fifth season of The Handmaid's Tale drops on Hulu on September 14, there'll be a terrifying new woman in teal to contend with: Gladys Wheeler, a Toronto citizen who idolizes Serena Waterford (Yvonne Strahovski) and all she did to create the totalitarian regime of Gilead in the United States. For viewers, one would hope, that makes her a bad guy. For the actress who plays her, Genevieve Angelson, it's not that simple.
"Instead of playing a villain on a very dark TV show," Angelson told Newsweek, "I decided that I was going to play a grown-up in a world full of characters [like the rebels] who were wildly out of touch with the severity of the circumstances at hand."
Fans of the award-winning series, created by Bruce Miller, and its source material, Margaret Atwood's 1985 dystopian novel, know those circumstances to be the impending extinction of the human race due to widespread infertility. In the face of that possibility, a community of religious zealots—commanders and their wives—constructed a society in which rape, slavery and kidnapping are all considered righteous means to a glorious end: more babies to populate the earth.
Genevieve Angelson at the 2nd Annual HCA TV Awards on August 13, 2022, in Beverly Hills, California. She'll appear in the fifth season of "The Handmaid's Tale," which premieres September 14.
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"Instead of saying, 'I'm someone who identifies with women having no rights and rape being OK,' which for me is not possible to do as a human being, I had to say, 'I don't love this and I didn't choose this. I am my own hero because I'm willing to make hard decisions,'" Angelson said. "That is the way I was able to offer compassion to what could so easily be two-dimensional."
In the world of The Handmaid's Tale, Canada has long been the lone beacon of hope, the place right across the border where refugees of Gilead, including title character June (executive producer Elisabeth Moss) can start to heal from the trauma of their experience (or channel their rage into revenge) and fight to take down Gilead.
With a new regime potentially cropping up in Toronto, the fifth season destabilizes the notion that anywhere is safe from tyranny. And with Serena's husband, Commander Fred Waterford (Joseph Fiennes), dead on the wall at the hands of the handmaids, it's possible that the timing might just be perfect for Serena to find a new ally.
It was announced this year that series regular Alexis Bledel (Emily) would not be returning to the show. In addition to Moss and Strahovski, Bradley Whitford (Commander Lawrence), who, per Angelson, will also direct; Ann Dowd (Lydia Clements); O.T. Fagbenle (Luke Bankole); and Samira Wiley (Moira Strand) will be back.
For Angelson, who in the past year has also appeared on This Is Us, New Amsterdam and The Afterparty, the experience of joining a beloved Emmy- and Golden Globe–winning show in its fifth season was a delicate affair.
"You walk in with total respect for the machine," she said. "This is one of the most successful, respected shows on TV. It needs me to melt into it seamlessly."
Most of her scenes are with Strahovski, who plays her character's idol.
"She is an incredible actress, so it was very effortless for me to sort of go in, on camera, playing someone who is a deep admirer of hers, to off camera, saying, 'I have to tell you I absolutely f**king loved you in Golden Boy on Broadway."
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Woman 'Infuriated' by Passenger's Ponytail on Flight Blasted Online
The internet has slammed a woman who complained about the passenger in the chair in front of theirs having their ponytail hanging over, saying she should ask them to remove it rather than complain about it online.
In a post shared Thursday on Reddit the passenger, who goes by the username u/Smelli24u, shared a picture of the ponytail hanging over her tray table lock, with a caption that read: "OC Why are people like this???"
According to data by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in 2022, as of August 23, there have been a total of 1,838 reports of unruly passengers, 633 of which have caused investigations to be initiated—though it must be noted that, as far as Newsweek is aware, no unruliness was reported due to the hanging ponytail.
A stock image shows a tired passenger resting his eyes. The internet has slammed a woman who complained online about a passenger's hair, saying she should have just told them.
Security violations are excluded because those cases are handled by the Transportation Security Administration. The repercussions for unruly passengers can be substantial, they can be fined by the FAA or prosecuted on criminal charges, and these fines can go up to $37,000 per violation.
In 2021, a much higher number of investigation were launched: 1,099. And nearly 3 out of 4 unruly passenger reports were related to mask compliance due to COVID-19 regulations. From 2010 to 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic began, the number of investigations initiated surpassed 150 twice.
The post, which was first shared on Thursday on the r/mildlyinfuriating subreddit, has gone viral, receiving over 22,300 upvotes and almost 4,000 comments.
"Could it be appropriate to just be mildly infuriated at 6 am on a flight about it? Or is raging the only option?" asked the original poster.
Most people agreed the poster should have just asked the passenger to move their hair, while some provided more unconventional suggestions.
One user, Cassiopeia78 said: "Just tell her. I had to tell a woman the same thing the other day and she was very apologetic." And DinoRue added: "Half of Reddit advice and venting posts revolve around trying to avoid real-life interaction with people."
Baronofcream commented: "Why are people like this? You mean non-confrontational to the point where it ruins their entire day, when simply letting the person know that their hair is in the way would solve the problem instantly in most cases? I don't know, dude. I don't know."
Another user, ADHDK said: "To be fair this one at least is actually taller than the seat and that's just where the ponytail goes, it's nowhere near as obnoxious as the people who take effort to flick their hair over. Maybe let them know you're about to eat and drink and don't want to get any on their hair politely?"
And Shnazzberry suggested: "Whisper to them, 'your hair smells nice.' Problem solved. (Obligatory disclaimer that I'm kidding, please don't)." And DiscombobulatedLuck8 added: "Or sniff loudly and whisper 'If I didn't have covid I bet this would smell good…'"
AphoticTide wrote: "Don't kid about an obvious solution. This will literally teach them to not do this as often. In fact, most people actually do recommend doing this. Start by playing with their hair like a cat and then if they don't move it start sniffing it loudly. Works 110% of the time. 01% then you'll end up getting a date."
Newsweek reached out to u/Smelli24u for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.
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Redmi Note 11 SE with 64MP triple cameras launched at Rs 13,499: Features, availability and more – India TV News
Image Source : MI.COM Note 11 SE
Xiaomi's Redmi has added yet another Note series device and launched the new Redmi Note 11 SE in the Indian market which has been priced at Rs 13,499. The smartphones will go on sale on August 31 and the device will be available from the official website of Xiaomi, channel partners and via Flipkart.
The handset is said to be inspired by the model of the iPhone SE and it further comes with many similar specs as compared to the existing Note 11 device, but the only considerable changes are those, which helped in making the device more affordable.
Let us talk about the features of the new Note 11 SE:
The smartphone features a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with 2400×1080 pixel resolution. Powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 chipset (which was also seen in the Note 10S), the handset comes with 6GB RAM and 64GB of storage, which can be expanded further by using a microSD card.
The newbudget-oriented Redmi Note 11 SE supports MIUI which further features the Reading mode 3.0 and Sunlight mode 2.0. For connectivity, the device comes with a 3.5mm audio jack and on the camera front, the device features a 13-megapixel front shooter. On the back, the smartphone comes with a triple rear camera- a 64MP wide-angle shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide angle shooter, and a 2MP macro camera. The camera app further comes bundled with modes like AI Beautify, AI portrait mode with bokeh, Night mode and depth control.
Furthermore, the key features further include an AI face unlock, fingerprint sensor, dual-SIM card slot, IP53 rating and dual-band Wi-Fi. The company also claims to have low blue-light certified by SGS – a leading testing, inspection and certification company. And the device is further backed with a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W of fast charging.
The Redmi Note 11 SE will be available in three colour variants – black, white and blue.
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Sony PS5 prices rise globally, Microsoft says its Xbox Series X|S won't get pricey – HT Tech
Sony PS5 prices have been hiked across the globe citing component price hikes. Microsoft meanwhile has other ideas.
Bad news for gamers! If you have been planning to get the PlayStation 5, there's bad news for you. Sony has recently announced its plans to hike prices of the PlayStation 5 console in select global markets that include Europe, Japan and Britain. The price hike is due to the rising interest rates in these countries. However, in the US market, Sony keeps the prices unchanged due to rival Microsoft not making any such moves. Unlike the PS5, the Xbox Series X/S consoles will not see any price hikes across the world.
"We're seeing high global inflation rates, as well as adverse currency trends, impacting consumers and creating pressure on many industries," Sony Interactive Entertainment Chief Executive Jim Ryan wrote in a blog post. Sony currently says that it is raising the price of the disk drive-equipped variant of the PlayStation 5 to 549.99 euros ($550.81). The price was previously set at 499.99 euros in Europe. Sony is yet to announce any such price hikes in India.
PS5 gets pricey while Xbox Series X|S stays the same
Sony has currently announced price hikes in the markets of Europe, the UK, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Canada. However, Microsoft has confirmed not changing the price anytime soon in these markets. Hence, in the US market, the Xbox Series S will continue have the $299 price tag whereas the Xbox Series X will have a $499 price tag.
With this change in price, the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles will now offer better value than ever. Unlike the PlayStation, Microsoft offers its more affordable and accessible Xbox Game Pass services, allowing players to try out the latest games at a monthly subscription price. Sony, meanwhile, has been accused of asking higher prices for its older PlayStation titles lately.
In India though, Microsoft sells the Xbox Series S as the cheapest current-gen console. The Series S is available on Flipkart at a price of Rs. 33,250, which makes it highly affordable. The Xbox Series X, however, isn't easily available in India. Sony continues holding limited unit sales of the PS5 in India as well.
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Watch: Rare Bonhomie At Pakistan Border, Bhangra On Sidhu Moose Wala Song – NDTV
The video shows Indian soldiers performing bhangra steps.
It is often said that music is a powerful tool that unites people and can transcend all boundaries. A recent video doing rounds on the internet seems to have strengthened this belief.
In the video shared by Indian Police Services officer HGS Dhaliwal on Twitter, Indian Army personnel are seen enjoying the Punjabi song Bambiha Bole by Amrit Maan and late Sidhu Moose Wala.
Sidhu's songs playing across the border! bridging the divide! pic.twitter.com/E3cOwpdRvn
— HGS Dhaliwal (@hgsdhaliwalips) August 25, 2022
The video shows Indian soldiers performing bhangra steps to the music at an army post in a hilly region. As the camera zooms into the other side of the border, a soldier at the Pakistani post is seen waving to the Indian side.
"Sidhu's songs playing across the border, bridging the divide," the IPS officer, who shared the video, said in his tweet.
The clip has accumulated more than 1,58,000 views on Twitter and many paid tributes to the Punjabi singer and rapper who was shot dead in May.
"This is so overwhelming and emotional. People across the borders too felt the pain of his loss. May he be in peace now," wrote a user.
this is so overwhelming and emotional.. people across border too felt the pain of his loss. May he be in peace now.
— Harmandeep (@Harmand61245968) August 25, 2022
Many echoed the sentiment of Mr Dhaliwal and highlighted how music can bridge the gap between borders.
Thats the power and beauty of music, creating bridges between people, no matter how different they are! ????#SidhuMooseWala ❤
— Shiva Rana (@shivarana1995) August 25, 2022
"Omg, it's so mesmerising, we love him, we love him, this video is the expression of thousands of Pakistani fans," another said.
Omg, its so mesmerizing, we love him, we love him, this video is the expression of thousands of Pakistani fans, ♥
— Ikra_sanam (@iKranoor28) August 25, 2022
This person stressed that even after the artiste's death, his music has stayed alive.
Insan ke jane k baad bhi music dilo me jinda hota hai.
— Shalini Negi???????? (@Shalininegi13) August 26, 2022
A person summed up the video in one line. "Religion divides us, while music unites us."
Religion divides us, while music unites us.
— アジャイ (@hiboucynique) August 26, 2022
Many shared the same belief that the love for music knows no bounds.
Music has no barriers….emotions r the same…
— Bhavna C. (@BhavnaC4) August 25, 2022
Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, known as Sidhu Moose Wala, was shot dead in broad daylight in Punjab's Mansa district when he was travelling to visit his aunt in Barnala.
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Grandmother Arrested in Connection to 10-Month-Old's Overdose: Police
Nearly a month after police and paramedics responded to a call in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, regarding an unresponsive 10-month-old infant who was reportedly suffering an overdose, an arrest was made.
According to a release issued by the Allegheny County Police Department, Robbie Boyer, 47, was arrested and charged on Thursday with aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child, possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Officials used naloxone to reverse the effects of the overdose that occurred on July 31 and brought the infant to the hospital in critical condition. Two other children in Boyer's care also reportedly tested positive for controlled substances.
Here, a stock image of drugs spilling out of a small bag. A woman was recently arrested for her alleged involvement in her infant grandchild's overdose in Pennsylvania.
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration said that naloxone is an opioid antagonist, which blocks the effects of opioids, including heroin, morphine and oxycodone.
"Administered when a patient is showing signs of opioid overdose, naloxone is a temporary treatment and its effects do not last long," the agency said. "Therefore, it is critical to obtain medical intervention as soon as possible after administering/receiving naloxone."
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2019, nearly 50,000 people died from an overdose that involved opioids.
More than 5,000 people died from an overdose in 2020 in Pennsylvania, per the CDC.
Officials said that detectives with the Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit investigated the scene and determined Boyer was responsible for her grandchild's overdose.
In addition to the infant suffering an overdose, officials said a 9-year-old tested positive for cocaine metabolites, while a 3-year-old tested positive for cocaine and fentanyl.
CBS affiliate station KDKA reported that Boyer fled the area when police arrived, and an arrest warrant was issued.
Boyer was arrested Thursday after she returned to her house.
"McKees Rocks Officers and Allegheny County Police Detectives entered the residence and were successful in apprehending Boyer while she hid under clothing in a bedroom closet," officials with the McKees Rocks Police Department said in a Facebook post.
Newsweek reached out to the Allegheny County Police Department for comment.
This incident is one of many involving children who have suffered overdoses.
In January, parents in Ohio were arrested after one toddler died and another was poisoned after they ingested fentanyl. The parents reportedly used and sold illegal drugs.
Police reported that seven children under the age of eight were hospitalized in Virginia after a suspected overdose. It was not clear what the children ingested, but investigators said they believe the children took sleeping pills.
One child was reportedly forced to clean his uncle's fentanyl paraphernalia in New Jersey, which led to a fatal overdose.
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Russia Withdrawing Jets From Crimea Amid Attacks From Ukraine – Report
Russia is withdrawing fighter jets from Crimea after multiple suspected Ukrainian attacks, according to a NATO report.
The war between Ukraine and Russia has recently passed the six-month mark with no clear end in sight.
However, according to a Business Insider Germany report that has been translated into English, Russia has already moved 10 of its fighter jets from Crimea back to Russia.
Business Insider Germany has seen the secret NATO report that details the situation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin pictured this month at a video conference. Business Insider Germany has said that it has seen a NATO report that reveals Russia is pulling out some of its fighter jets from Crimea.
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Crimea, which most countries recognize as Ukrainian but which has been occupied by Russia since 2014, has suffered attacks in recent weeks. Ukraine has hinted that these will continue without claiming responsibility.
The attacks have featured long-range weapons and drones targeting air bases, transport hubs, logistics depots, and command centers. The attacks have caused panic among Russians in Crimea and buoyed Ukrainian confidence.
On August 9, the Saky air base on the west coast of Crimea was rocked by at least 12 explosions, and some were recorded by nearby Russian tourists at a beach resort. After the attack, satellite images showed extensive devastation across the air base.
Some of the footage recorded has generated gallows humor from the Ukraine Government as it advised Russian tourists against holidaying in Crimea.
Unless they want an unpleasantly hot summer break, we advise our valued russian guests not to visit Ukrainian Crimea.
Because no amount of sunscreen will protect them from the hazardous effects of smoking in unauthorised areas.
🎶Bananarama pic.twitter.com/NnWnpZqMhR
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) August 11, 2022
According to the NATO documents, "Russia is very likely to disperse its air forces in Crimea to prevent further attacks by Ukraine."
The report adds that the 10 jets that have allegedly been moved to Russia include six SU-35S fighter jets and four MiG-31BM interceptors.
An estimated 32 Russian fighter jets remain stationed there, most of these being SU-27 fighters.
Earlier this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to take back Crimea from Russian forces.
He also said that the war will end with Crimea as he made an optimistic speech about the ongoing war.
Zelensky was speaking at the second iteration of the Crimea Platform on Tuesday, an online gathering of 60 nations and international organizations.
"Ukraine is strong enough and powerful enough to see a perspective for Ukrainian Crimea," Zelensky said. "We will bring freedom to Ukrainian citizens in Crimea, and we will restore justice to all those who suffered from the repressions and abuses of the Russian occupiers."
"I know that Crimea is with Ukraine, is waiting for us to return. I want all of you to know that we will return. We need to win the fight against Russian aggression. Therefore, we need to free Crimea from occupation.
"It began with Crimea, it will end with Crimea," Zelensky said of Ukraine's war with Russia, quoting jailed Crimean activist Nariman Dzhelyal.
Newsweek has contacted NATO and Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for comment.
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Sabres notes: Casey Mittelstadt scores goal, ends long slump: 'It's not easy'
BUFFALO – Like most elite prospects, Casey Mittelstadt was a dynamic scorer in junior and college. So struggling for weeks sometimes in the NHL has been a new experience for the Sabres winger.
"It's not easy, I'm not going to lie," Mittelstadt said after scoring in Friday afternoon's 6-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs inside KeyBank Center, his first goal in 17 games. "But at the same time, I've scored pretty much my whole life. I haven't had too big a problem with it.
"When it comes, it usually comes in bunches."
Mittelstadt, 21, hadn't produced anything for weeks. His goal 12:08 into the second period, which put the Sabres up 3-2, was his first point in 16 contests.
The former eighth overall pick sprinkled just four shots on goal over a recent 11-game stretch.
Mittelstadt, of course, possesses dynamic talent. But he scored his first goal since Oct. 19 by tipping defenseman Marco Scandella's point shot by Toronto goalie Michael Hutchinson in front of the net.
"Scandy told me before the game, actually, we were going to connect for one," Mittelstadt said of his fourth goal this season. "He threw that at the net, so it was pretty funny."
To help Mittelstadt and ease some pressure, Sabres coach Ralph Krueger recently switched the youngster from center to left wing. On Friday, he played beside center Marcus Johansson and Jimmy Vesey.
"It makes me remember how hard center is," Mittelstadt said of playing wing. "No, it's good. Honestly, I don't see it too much there being much (difference), especially with (Johansson), who's played a lot of wing. Kind of interchangeable there."
Krueger has expressed confidence in Mittelstadt all season, saying he has sacrificed some offense by embracing the defensive side of the game.
Mittelstadt, Krueger said, handled his slump "really well."
"There hasn't been negative pressure put on him and he hasn't shown any type of frustration," he said. "He's just … stuck with it. We told you in training camp, he was beginning to learn the game away from the puck at a level that I don't think he was ever engaged with and he is so engaged with that right now. He works really hard to be a responsible two-way player. …
"Now that he's got more comfort defensively, we expect that offensive side. He's 21 years old, still a project like a lot of our young players who's going to be exciting to watch grow."
When Toronto fired coach Mike Babcock on Nov. 28, Krueger missed an opportunity to face his good friend this weekend.
"We would've loved this back-to-back here," Krueger said. "We were texting about it quite a bit through the summer, and now it's not to be. I think as coaches we're conditioned to try to do the best we can with the day that we have today and we also accept surprises."
Krueger served as a consultant for Team Canada's 2014 Olympic entry for the Sochi Games, which Babcock led to a gold medal.
After a 25-save outing Friday in his fifth start in the last six games, goalie Linus Ullmark will likely take a back backseat to Carter Hutton tonight in Toronto.
Both goalies have started 13 times this season.
While Ullmark, 26, has wrestled away most of the action, Krueger said the Sabres' busy schedule will force them to utilize both netminders.
"With all these back-to-backs, we always need two goalies, as we will this weekend, and it's just the order that's really deciding it," he said. "And, yes, Linus has had a little bit more responsibility, but we're pretty well split on the season. And I think … there will eventually be more of split because of the schedule we have and the energy you need to play in goal at this level."
Hutton, 33, has struggled in his last seven starts, compiling a 0-5-2 record with a 4.02 goals against average and an .869 save percentage. He earned his last win Oct. 22.
Notes: For the fourth time in six games, the Sabres dressed seven defensemen and 11 forwards. After sitting out six of the last eight contests as a healthy scratch, defenseman Colin Miller moved in. … The Sabres scratched center Jean-Sebastien Dea and winger Curtis Lazar (both healthy). … Vesey has compiled three goals and five points during his career-long four-game point streak.
Author Bill HoppePosted on 11.30.19 12.10.19 Categories Babcock, Dea, Hutton, Johansson, Krueger, Lazar, Miller, Mittelstadt, Scandella, Toronto Maple Leafs, Turnbull, Vesey
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If Mittlestadt has this dynamic talent it hasn't shown up in a year and a half. He's to much of a diaper baby. And it makes it worse when Krueger and the media and fans coddle him. He should have been sent to Rochester last year and it's probably to late to do that now. His confidence is wrecked and may never come back. That lack of confidence was in full view when he had a partial break away and passed the puck instead of shooting and when he shot a puck on net you could see the cement hands he had.
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If you are new to the blog, you might not have read the posts discussing choices, pregnancy, abortion, or relationships. There are quire a few as sexual abuse is one of the main reasons for me being the way I am, so don't feel bad if you skipped them. I don't wish that information on anyone and only share those experiences here as a way of sharing knowledge, resources, support, and hope with others.
Last week, I had my pre-op exam with the gynecologist who will perform a bi-lateral tubal ligation on me in 1.5 weeks. What is that? basically I'm getting my fallopian tubes permanently removed as part of a sterilization procedure.
In layman's terms, I'm getting my tubes tied.
And I'm so excited that my emotions and body sensations have been yo-yoing all week. It's finally happening. Yes, I am concerned about the anesthesia and some post-op requirements like the antibiotics and pain meds. But otherwise, everything is all set and ready.
Some OT this week and part of next week allows me to meet deadlines. Taxes today and next weekend will take a big load off of my mind. Some extended time off: 3 paid vacation days + compensation time from when I did OT + 2 weekend days = plenty of recover time.
My family has already sent some care packages too.
Other than some housekeeping chores – and I hope to get those done next weekend too – when my body feels less shaky, I am as prepared as possible.
It's been mentioned before. I fear success almost as much as I fear abandonment, rejection, and loss.
That said, I've been reluctant to write about (or even speak about ) my recent coping strategy and trauma recovery successes outside the safety of therapy or hotline calls. Sure, I might mention it to family or friends in passing, but they might not realize the significance beyond the task. Not like you, my guests, might understand.
All my life, I've wanted to serve – not in the sense of being a slave or trod upon or giving away stuff for free, but to help others learn and achieve their goals through empowerment, knowledge, and access to resources – and work in a career that allowed me to help others while also learning a variety of skills to feed my curiosity about..well…life.
Last week I presented updates about a task I took on for the team and asked for feedback from the managers group. The vp of our team and my boss were there too. Everyone asked questions, and there was a lively discussion.
This goal is all about self-acceptance and feeling confident enough to advocate for change after being told for so many years that you are not enough and don't deserve to be heard.
Finally, my aromatherapy lessons are progressing to the point where I'll be doing case studies and a research paper soon. That brings me one step closer to my career change goal. One that is re-defining itself even as I write this.
quite a mouthful, but all true. I am not and never will be a doctor or medical professional.
I cannot and will not ever be able to heal people on my own or tell them what to do or cure them.
I can and will offer them choices and empower them to take control of their health in order to heal themselves by offering support, resources, and knowledge to work with what they are currently doing.
It seems like every time I think I know what I want to do when I grow up, life steps in and makes me rethink my conclusions.
I've come to the conclusion that people will have issues with contacting me no matter how obvious I make the links.
Same with the RSS Feeds, subscriptions, etc.
Some web browsers, like Opera and IE are not as compatible with WordPress integration systems (from WordPress support) based on code and software topics beyond my pay grade.
I feel your pain, honest I do.
As someone who is not on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, etc. I miss getting updates from my favorite authors and news about new book releases, videos, etc. now that they moved all that info to their social media sites.
And so, I'm conquering another fear (of exposure/vulnerability./visibility) by moving the contact form to a public place on t he top menu bar.
If you really want to contact me, you can fill out that form. I do respond to those feedback emails as long as they are not obviously spam. The blog rules don't apply to the comment form.
If you've gotten this far, thank you for your time.
I admit it. I'm still afraid of my mother. I'm still afraid of being rejected by my father. Life goes on, but the fear stays. And instead of being my present adult self, I'm instinctively reacting to those fears. It stinks.
Makes life difficult because the instinctive reaction is not something I can control. Wasn't even aware of it before the past two weeks. Life is bumping along, and then…boom! Family is back. Body hurts. Life feels so confusing. Am I losing myself? Why am I reacting without thinking?
Until finally (with help from counselors) it dawns on me. Dong dong dong…I'm not happy with the boundaries my parents and I agreed to about communication. And the fear of not being able to discuss it with my father bothers me on many levels. Plus, there's mom.
Anything I tell her or write to her is something she can use against me. There's no point talking to her about this stuff. A) she won't care or listen. B) she'll use it as a way to hurt me and add more drama to my life. But Still have to figure out something.
So I pulled on my big girl pants and wrote to my dad after a few hours of self care at home.
Then writing the email to Dad before the TV.
TV as background noise, and I'm distracted. For some reason, card games are on my mind. I find a free online card game (no gambling, account set up, etc. required) where I play against a computer and get engrossed.
9:00 PM rolls around, and I think to myself…one more game. But that game feels like it lasts forever.
10:00 PM rolls around, and I'm excited to watch the next show. But commercials bore me, and I get distracted by a new round of Hearts.
11:00 PM and I'm listening to the weather reports while playing Spades. The noise continues in the background. I keep playing, wanting to win one time.
2:30 AM a noise outside distracts me, so I look out my window. It looks like late afternoon with all the buildings and high rises lit up against a dark sky.
5:30 AM and the sky starts changing color, startling me out of my game. It's too late for me to try to sleep; work starts in a few hours. After informing my boss, I start working on the day's tasks. With the first one finished, we agree that I'm better off getting some sleep before starting the next one. I leave work early.
A phone call to the hotline to check in and try and remember strategies to help me sleep.
24 hours awake, and my second wind hits. A hot meal, and talk with my mentor leaves me feeling relaxed, but not sleepy.
Some hot chamomile tea and deep breathing sets the sleep mood.
Dreaming…dreaming…who's trying to escape this time? Oh wait, time to get up and go to work.
And so starts Thursday with the foggy, confused mind and beginnings of body memory pain.
Thursday began with a headache and minor back/shoulder pain.
Friday began with intense, acute upper back/neck/should pain every time I tried to move my arms. Thankfully, my home made massage oil and steam blend helped enough to make working possible. Early to bed, late to wake up. More massage oil and some time with the self-massage ball on my back and shoulders.
Epiphany hits…it's not my back that hurts, but the muscles around my arm pits and rib cage. The pain registers along my spine because the other muscles are still numb and can't register pain. Yay for body memories…not. Late to bed, and late to wake up the next day.
Water the plants, worry about my ivy – it's not getting enough water and needs to be re-potted – but not sure how to fix the problem yet. Pack a donations bag and off to counseling.
Self Care: drop off some donations (clothing that doesn't work) and get lunch at a new restaurant. Then visit my favorite store and the library. Enjoy the walking around and go home to relax. Some card games, lots of sleep, and more pain management until Sunday morning.
Pain Management: massage ball, light stretching, and finally looking at myself in the mirror – time to acknowledge the pain and see if it shows on my body. Surprise, yup the front of my chest and under my arm pits look slightly darker in color – aka bruised. And now I'm left wondering…what the heck did I do in my sleep between Thursday and Friday? Or is it really my body revealing it's hurt so that all parts of me can start healing?
I'm awake. The head hurts. The body hurts.
Took a walk earlier, but not as much fun in the rain and cold as other times.
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Coping Challenge: What is fun? What is play?
As part of my recovery and spiritual work, I'm working with all of my parts to learn how to play and have fun. It's part of bringing joy and happiness back into all parts of my life.
Not all the time, mind, but often enough to balance out the sad or down times and give everyone one more reason to wake up in the morning excited to start the day.
Part of self care is doing things I enjoy.
Part of self soothing is working with feelings/sensations, objects, ideas, etc. that bring comfort or peace.
Part of grounding is bringing back or recalling good memories, pleasurable moments, or fun acuities/times.
Whenever someone used to ask me: "What makes you feel (good/happy/joyful/peaceful)?" My answer was: "I don't know." and I felt embarrassed every time I answered that question.
Whenever people ask me: "What do you do for fun?" or "What are your hobbies?"…I distracted with a different question. Or mentioned typical stuff that seemed hobby-like – cooking, reading – and then turned the conversation to something else.
Most often, though, I would get a panicked look on my face and become really quiet. So quiet the other person thought something was wrong with me and chose to not spend time with me anymore.
I've found that joy scares me. The emotions and sensations feel uncomfortable in my body. I am never sure how to act, react, not act, or not react when the sensations move through me.
But I have started finding joy, peace, and happiness in all phases of my life. The best part, though, is that all parts of me are finding and experiencing these emotions and sensations too as they grow and change.
But fun, fun still eludes me. I am never sure if what I feel is fun or not. Play is the same way. I don't know what play is. Not sure I ever truly experienced it as a child. Or if I did, the memories are locked in one of the amnesia vaults for now.
Right now, my plants bring a lot of joy. They are all different shapes, sizes, and shades of green. Some flower, but most don't. My succulents (right) live on the sunniest window sill.
But what surprises me most is that each of my plants has its own personality They communicate with each other and with me in "plant speak". Sometimes I burst out laughing just "listening" to their observations.
Maybe the crystal work is "play" and "fun"?
So what does "fun" mean to you? And how do you bring play into your life if you don't already make time to play?


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Written By: William Shakespeare
Narrated By: Stella Gonet, Nicholas Farrell
Gerard Murphy, Stella Gonet and Nicholas Farrell star in Shakespeare's turbulent Roman history. BBC Radio has a unique heritage when it comes to Shakespeare. Since 1923, when the newly formed company broadcast its first full-length play, generations of actors and producers have honed and perfected the craft of making Shakespeare to be heard. In the acclaimed BBC Radio Shakespeare series, each play is introduced by Richard Eyre, former Director of the Royal National Theatre. Revitalised, original and comprehensive, this is Shakespeare for the new millennium.
This title is due for release on December 1, 2004.
This title is due for release on December 1, 2004


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So you think you know about Watergate? Not only do you not know everything that went on in the Nixon White House, but you are wrong about some of the things you think you know. Gordon Walter sets the record straight. A Nixon confidant so undercover that his name never appears in a single Watergate reference, Walter ends the cover-up once and for all. What did Chicago have to do with the Watergate burglary? What is the real story behind the notorious 18 ½-minute gap in Nixon's secret tapes? What last-minute event stopped the US from declaring war on Albania? What other behind-the-door strategies were hatched and carried through on or abandoned over the years of Nixon's presidency? Walter knew because he was there and now you can too.
"This book could be classified as "historical fiction" as it is a fictionalized story of a long-time friend of Nixon, one Gordon Walter, going back to their U.S. Naval service during World War II on a remote, somewhat peaceful Pacific island, New Caledonia.
This book is a fun read and a page turner. For example, the book opens with a humorous tale of Lt.jg. Nixon, a Navy lawyer, introducing himself during a poker game in the ship's wardroom.
Many politicians are disingenuous, lie, are power hungry, and ego-driven. Nixon was all of these plus he had a huge chip on his shoulder as he perceived himself as an outsider and not one of the privileged classes. Nixon's emotional makeup pushed him to the paranoia, particularly, during the depth of Watergate. Gordon Walter's Watergate Memoir captures the sense of the man.
"Which of these men is not like the others: Chance, the Gardener? Forrest Gump? Gordon Walter? The answer: Gordon Walter. You have to read THE WATERGATE MEMOIRS OF GORDON WALTER to learn about him because his story hasn't been made into a movie…yet.
Gordon Walter met Richard Nixon while they served together in the Navy in World War II. Walter was one of Lt. Nixon's few friends, if not the only one, and their relationship lasted, sporadically, for decades. Often many years would pass without any contact. Then Nixon would call Walter because he needed someone to talk to or he needed Walter's expertise to resolve a problem.
Walter was there during most of the most memorable times of Nixon's career and served as an advisor and assistant in many situations. For several reasons, he did his work so secretly that most people never knew about him. But he knew about them and about Richard Nixon. He tells all.
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Q: Smart alternative for .eval in MongoDB Developers,
The topic may seem repetitive but I am still searching for a solution.
As part of an enterprise application, have created more than 100+ functions within MongoDB (3.4) which simply takes input, processes/aggregates data within MongoDB and returns the result set.
I use Java to call these functions (essentially embedded .js scripts) and consume the result. Java uses .eval to call. Although .eval still works, this is already deprecated and may be removed in the future releases. Also it may not work in sharded clusters.
My question:

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*What are the alternatives for .eval for Java? I understand one answer is to implement the .js in java code itself. But this requires lot of development effort. Is there an alternative for Java to consume these functions without going through .eval route?

*.eval does not work in sharded collections. What are the smart alternatives?
TIA for the help,
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Le tramway de Rabat-Salé est un système de transport en commun en site propre qui dessert les villes de Salé et Rabat au Maroc. L'ouverture au public des deux premières lignes du réseau s'est faite le . Ces lignes font aujourd'hui 27 km et comprennent 43 stations de voyageurs.

Rabat Région Mobilité a actuellement confié la gestion à la société Transdev via sa filiale Transdev Rabat-Salé, professionnel du métier sous contrat.

Histoire

L'ancien tramway
Dans la première partie du , au temps du protectorat français au Maroc, il existait déjà un « tramway » inter-urbain, à traction vapeur et essence. Il fut mis en service par la Compagnie des Transports en 1921, avec deux lignes reliant le centre-ville de Rabat aux quartiers rbatis de l'Agdal et de l'Aviation, et cessa complètement au début des années 1930.

Le nouveau tramway
Le nouveau tramway a permis la concrétisation d'études menées notamment par Transroute (plan de transport de 1976, puis études de 1982 et 2003) sur la faisabilité de lignes de transport en commun en site propre – TCSP – dans l'agglomération de Rabat-Salé, de manière à permettre d'accompagner la croissance démographique de cette agglomération qui est passée, du recensement de 2004 à 2010, de  à plus de deux millions.

Dans ce cadre, et sur la base des études de conception menées entre 2005 et 2006, un organisme public, l'Agence pour l'aménagement de la vallée du Bouregreg, a été désigné maître d'ouvrage du projet en partenariat avec les communes urbaines de Rabat et de Salé.

Le réseau est initialement conçu pour comprendre quatre lignes nécessitant deux franchissements du Bouregreg.

La première phase comprend deux lignes :
 La ligne 1, dite « ligne structurante de l'agglomération », s'étend de Hay Karima (Salé) au quartier de l'Agdal (Rabat), avec un tracé au centre-ville par l'avenue Al Alaouiyine. Elle relie ainsi les pôles majeurs de l'agglomération : l'avenue Mohammed V à Salé, le quartier des Ministères, les gares ONCF (gare de Rabat-Ville et de Salé), les facultés et bibliothèques entre Bab Rouah et Ibn Zohr, le quartier de l'Agdal et enfin les domaines universitaire de Bab Al Irfane et hospitalier de Souissi.
 La ligne 2 dessert les quartiers denses rabatis de Yacoub Al Mansour et de l'Océan, et les quartiers salétins de Bettana et Al Karia.

Un tronc commun de  comprenant cinq stations, entre les stations Bab Mrissa et Place Joulane, permet notamment le franchissement du Bouregreg sur le nouveau pont Hassan II.

La mise en service des deux premières lignes a entraîné un important transfert modal. À terme, 80 % des voyageurs devraient être d'anciens usagers des bus, de taxis ou des piétons, avec une part significative d'automobilistes ; à ce titre, trois parkings ont été construits près des terminus.

Les travaux du nouveau tramway ont commencé au milieu de l'année 2006 dans le cadre de l'aménagement global de la vallée du Bouregreg et ont été exécutés par GTR et Colas.

Les rames ont une vitesse commerciale de  et transportaient en 2019  par jour en semaine, et  en semaine.

L'inauguration officielle par le roi Mohammed VI a été faite le , et la mise en service commerciale le .

Coût et financements
Le tramway appartient à Rabat Région Mobilité (RRM, ex-STRS), filiale de l'Agence pour l'Aménagement de la Vallée du Bouregreg, et dont l'actionnariat comprend également l'État ainsi que les communes urbaines de Rabat et de Salé.

Le coût du projet est estimé à 3,8 milliards de Dirhams, répartis entre RRM pour 690 millions, l'agence pour l'aménagement de la vallée du Bouregreg (AAVB) pour 1250 millions, 1880 millions au titre de la Réserve Pays Émergents (RPE) provenant de la BEI et de l'AFD, ainsi que 90 millions du FIV (Union européenne).

L'exploitation du tramway est déléguée à un opérateur privé, Veolia Transdev, pour environ six ans. Un contrat d'assistance technique de 3 ans a été signé en  avec le Grand Lyon afin d'accompagner la modernisation du secteur des transports au Maroc.

Extensions en projets

Première extension
En , l'ancienne Société du Tramway de Rabat-Salé (aujourd'hui Rabat Région Mobilité) envisage l'extension du réseau vers le quartier de Hay Fath (Rabat), Temara voire Sala Al Jadida (Salé), mais aussi la création de nouvelles lignes desservant Hay Ennahda (Rabat) et Takaddoum (Rabat).=

En , le Conseil d'administration de l'Agence pour l'Aménagement de la Vallée du Bouregreg évoque le projet d'extension du réseau du Tramway Rabat-Salé dans les deux années à venir, pour atteindre des quartiers comme Karia (Salé) et Hay Moulay Ismaïl (Salé), ainsi les quartiers de Yaacoub El Mansour (Rabat).

En , le PDG de la Société du Tramway de Rabat-Salé Monsieur Lemghari Essakl affirme :
 «Nous prévoyons de lancer un programme d'extension du réseau actuel sur une longueur de 20 km durant la période 2015-2018 ».
Il indique que le programme d'extension sera réalisé en deux tranches et devra nécessiter un investissement de près de 3,5 milliards de DH .

La première tranche d'extension aura lieu à partir des deux extrémités de ligne numéro 2 du tramway à partir de 2015 . Elle permettrait de desservir les quartiers de Yakoub Al Mansour à Rabat et ceux d'Al Karya situés près de la faculté du droit de Salé .

En  le maire de Rabat Fathallah Oualoulou déclare que les travaux d'extension du réseau du tram seront entamés début 2015 pour desservir d'autres quartiers à Rabat (Hay Ryad, Yacoub el Mansour) et à Salé

En , la directrice de la Société du Tramway de Rabat-Salé annonce une extension portant sur 20 km, pour un budget compris entre 170 et 210 millions de dirhams . Elle concerna à Rabat les quartiers Hay Riad () et Hay Fath () alors qu'à Salé, elle touchera le quartier Sala Al Jadida  en passant par Moulay Ismail  et Ouled Moussa .

L'entrée en service des nouvelles lignes est normalement prévue en 2018 .

En , le conseil de la ville de Rabat vote à l'unanimité lors de sa session ordinaire mensuelle l'extension de la ligne 2 qui fait la liaison entre Akkari (Rabat) et Bettana (Salé) . Cette nouvelle ligne sera ainsi prolongée de 2,3 kilomètres, avec la construction de quatre nouvelles stations. Le terminus qui se situe actuellement au niveau de l'hôpital Moulay Youssef, dans le quartier Akkari, sera prolongé jusqu'à l'intersection des Boulevards Al Kifah et Assalam . On affirme en 2015 que cette extension devrait amener 10 000 passagers de plus par jour .

En , le projet de loi de finances 2016 votée par le parlement marocain prévoit 4 milliards de dirhams d'investissements inscrits pour l'extension du tramway de Rabat . Les extensions, vers l'hôpital Moulay Abdellah à Salé d'une part, et vers Yacoub el Mansour à Rabat d'autre part, sont réalisées et les essais terminés en 2019.

Elles seront finalement mises en service le .  Elle permettra de transporter 40.000 voyageurs supplémentaires chaque jour .

Deuxième extension
En avril 2017, la presse rapporte qu'avec un budget de 5,6 milliards de dirhams, les futures extensions du réseau du tramway de Rabat-Salé permettront notamment de raccorder Témara et Sala-Al-Jadida au réseau à l'horizon 2022 , et bénéficieront à 560 000 personnes . 45 nouvelles stations de tramway sont prévus par l'Agence d'aménagement de la vallée du Bouregreg .

Lignes et stations
Les stations, longues de 60 m, sont espacées en moyenne d'environ 500 m et sont accessibles aux personnes handicapées et aux poussettes d'enfants.

Leur aménagement comprend un abri métallique sur chaque quai, inspiré de la forme qu'ont les branches d'un arbre, et comprenant une séparation du trafic de la rue inspirée des moucharabieh traditionnels de l'artisanat marocain.

Les deux lignes permettent de desservir, dans un rayon de 500 m :

 54 écoles, 37 collèges et lycées
 11 établissements d'enseignement supérieur
 Le parlement et plusieurs ministères

Fréquentation et statistiques
Au lancement du tramway, les objectifs de fréquentation sont officiellement de 180 000 voyageurs par jour .

En , le tram atteint  par jour .

En  le tram atteint 120 000 passagers par jour .

28 millions de voyageurs sont transportés par le tramway en 2012 .

32 millions de passagers sont transportés par le tramway en 2015 .

Infrastructure

Principaux ouvrages d'art
Les travaux du tramway ont nécessité la construction d'un important viaduc, le pont Hassan II, dont les trois tabliers sont situés à 14 m au-dessus du niveau de l'eau. L'un d'eux est dédié au tramway, piétons et cyclistes et les deux autres pour les voitures .

La voie

Les deux lignes sont à double voie, à écartement normal.

Elles sont implantées en général dans l'axe des voies, qui sont restructurées à cette occasion, et l'emprise est généralement réalisé en enrobé noir ou rouge.

Équipement électrique
Les 22 rames sont alimentées par une ligne aérienne de contact sous 750 volts continu.

L'énergie provient du réseau haute tension 20kV de Redal, et est répartie par 17 sous-stations.

Matériel roulant
Le marché des matériels roulants a été remporté par le groupe industriel français Alstom.

Les deux lignes du tramway sont exploitées au moyen de 19 rames doubles Alstom Citadis, de . de longueur en plus de 6 rames simples (de ) soit 44 rames type 302 .  Les 6 rames simple (de 32m) sont mises en UM pour former 3 nouvelles rames doubles en plus des 19 rames doubles. Celle ci ont pour but de renforcer principalement la Ligne 1 et la ligne 2 pendant la semaine. Malgré le prolongement elle continue de circuler en unité simple sur la ligne 2 et uniquement en Eté.

Elles sont conçues et fabriquées dans les usines et centres de recherche de La Rochelle (France) et de Barcelone (Espagne) . Les deux premières rames du tramway sont arrivées courant mi-mars 2010. Les tests s'effectuent à partir de  sur presque toute la ligne 1 à Rabat et à Salé.

Chaque rame double compte 118 places assises pour une capacité globale d'environ 580 passagers.

En , la STRS (Société des Transports de Rabat Salé, devenue RRM en 2022) commande 22 nouvelles rames doubles chez Alstom Citadis, de 65m Type 302 qui ainsi élargira le parc à 66 rames soit 30 rames doubles . Les premières rames ont été livrées en  et cela progressivement jusqu'en 2020. Elles permettront un passage de fréquence de la ligne 1 à 8 minutes et de la ligne 2 à 9 minutes. Elles ont finalement été mis en circulation lors du prolongement de la ligne 2 , le 16 Février 2022.

Voir aussi

Notes et références

Articles connexes
 Liste des tramways en Afrique
 Le Bouregreg
 Rabat

Liens externes

 Plan du réseau