How big was dinosaur poop?
This may seem like a disgusting question. And because dinosaurs died out more than 65 million years ago, many people might think the question isn't important. But scientists use fossil dung to learn a lot about ancient creatures and where they lived.
A new analysis of an old, large piece of dinosaur poop finds it's possible that Tyrannosaurus rex was the source of the deposit. The scientists used smelly droppings from living wild animals to estimate the size of T. rex's — and other dinos' — dung.
Scientists refer to fossil dung as coprolites (KAH pra leitz). In the 1990s, a researcher discovered a very large coprolite in Saskatchewan, a Canadian province just north of Montana and North Dakota. This hunk of fossilized feces was about 2.4 liters. That's the combined volume of both a 2-liter bottle of soda and a 355-milliliter (20-ounce) bottle. Scientists who studied the coprolite estimated that bone fragments made up between one-third and one-half of the 44-centimeter-long (nearly a foot and a half) piece of poop. That's a sure sign it came from a predator or a scavenger.
The scientists who discovered the fossil proposed that a Tyrannosaurus rex had dropped it. This large meat-eating dinosaur had bone-crushing teeth the size of bananas. Those scientists offered one big reason for picking this dino as the dung's source: T. rex was the only large meat-eater known to be living in the region when the poop was dropped.
But not all scientists were totally convinced. Among them: Karl Flessa. He's a paleontologist, or a scientist who studies fossils, at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Recently, his team decided to investigate further, by studying poop from living animals. The researchers compared the weight of many modern species of mammals and birds with the size of the feces each typically produces.
The scientists collected samples at zoos and wild animal parks from 11 species. These included camels, bears, ostriches and rhinos. "Officially, rhino poop was the worst smelling of them all!" notes team member Amber Struthers. She's a science teacher at Mountain Sky Middle School in Phoenix. The team also used dung data that other scientists had reported for another 86 species, including creatures from the size of mice to elephants.
The largest dinosaurs were much larger than an elephant. In fact, only the biggest whales living today are larger than the biggest dinosaurs. Flessa's team applied mathematics to data about poop from living animals to estimate how big the dung from ancient creatures, even huge dinosaurs, might have been.
Those calculations indicate that the 2.4-liter coprolite is about the size a T. rex could have dropped. The new analyses suggest that an even bigger coprolite discovered in Canada could have been made by a larger cousin of T. rex. The volume of that fossil dung: a whopping 6 liters.
"The team's approach sounds reasonable to me," says James Farlow. He's a vertebrate paleontologist at Indiana University-Purdue University in Fort Wayne, Ind.
"This is a great approach," says Karen Chin. She's a paleontologist at the University of Colorado in Boulder. She is also a coprolite expert. In fact, it was her team that first described the 2.4-liter dino poop in a scientific paper. She and another team later described the 6-liter coprolite, which was also filled with bone chips.
The new research doesn't prove a T. rex made the 2.4-liter coprolite, says Chin. But this dino had been living in the area when that poop was dropped. Other large meat-eaters might have also lived there at the time. However, fossils have not yet been found to confirm they did. So for now, Chin says, T. rex is the best suspect.
And whoa: Some dino droppings might have been substantially larger than the coprolites Chin described.
Researchers have estimated that T. rex probably weighed between 5.4 and 6.3 metric tons. That's slightly larger than today's average elephant. But an even bigger creature roamed in parts of South America between 94 million and 97 million years ago.
Called Argentinosaurus, it could have weighed about 74 metric tons, scientists estimate. That's more than 13 elephants! This mammoth long-necked, plant-eating dino probably shed as much as 15 liters of dung at one time, Flessa's team calculates. That would be enough to fill more than seven 2-liter bottles.
"When most people hear that I study dinosaur poop, they think 'That's cute'," says Chin. But it's also serious business, she adds. Coprolites can reveal a lot about an animal's environment. The contents of a coprolite show what a dinosaur ate. And because some fossil poop contains traces of preserved muscle, scientists can calculate how quickly a dinosaur's digestive system broke down food, says Chin. Finally, because some coprolites have traces of burrows in them, paleontologists know that creatures such as dung beetles and snails were dining on poop long ago, just as their cousins do today.
fossil Any preserved remains or traces of ancient life. There are many different types of fossils: The bones of dinosaurs are fossils, as are their footprints. Even pieces of dinosaur poop are fossils.
herbivore A creature that ate mostly or only plants.
R. Kwok. "Cool Jobs: Delving into dung." Science News for Kids. Jan. 23, 2013.
E. Sohn. "Some dinos dined on grass." Science News for Kids. Nov. 23, 2005.


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TLC Forced To Postpone CrazySexyCool Tour Dates Due To T-Boz's Allergic Reaction to Smoke
Home › Announcement › TLC Forced To Postpone CrazySexyCool Tour Dates Due To T-Boz's Allergic Reaction to Smoke
Announcement, Concert, News
TLC were forced to reschedule some of the dates on their current 'Celebration of CrazySexyCool' tour on Oct 2, after revealing that T-Boz had been suffering from an allergic reaction to the recreational smoking that had taken place backstage at a previous show in Belton, TX on Sept 30.
As a result, their shows in Texas on Oct 2 and Oct 3 were rescheduled to Oct 4 and Oct 5, respectively. However, due to the rescheduling of the Houston and Dallas dates, their tour buses and trucks are not logistically able to make the performance at the Mesa Amphitheatre in Arizona on time. Therefore, they are unfortunately forced to cancel the show on Oct 6.
In a statement, TLC posted, "Due to extreme cigarette and recreational smoke being present backstage at a previous show, T-Boz suffered an allergic reaction. The group has always enforced a strict no smoking policy at their shows in an effort to prevent any health related issues for the group and/or crew."
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— TLC (@OfficialTLC) October 2, 2021
See you on TUESDAY Dallas!!!! 😊😘😊😘 pic.twitter.com/kqPzShmWIm
Chilli insists that although the Arizona date is now cancelled, that it will indeed be rescheduled at a later date. "Arizona fans we love you and will be back soon!", they said in a statement.
TLC's show on Oct 30 at the Spirit Mountain Casino in Oregon has also been cancelled. All current ticket holders will receive a refund within 14 business days.
Exposure to the toxins in cigarettes is very dangerous for T-Boz because she has Sickle Cell Anemia. The disease itself comes with an increased risk of pulmonary abnormality due to deoxygenated hemoglobin, and cigarette smoke only increases the chances of severe illness.
The remaining dates on the tour will go ahead as planned, so fans wishing to attend can still get tickets at livenation.com and ticketmaster.com
Please ensure you refrain from smoking whilst in attendance to the shows.
TLC are being supported by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony on this tour.
#CRAZYSEXYCOOLTOUR crew💞 #Houston see u tonight and Dallas see yall tomorrow 🤩🤩 pic.twitter.com/vJ0Ear4Gei
— Chilli (@officialchilli) October 4, 2021
Wishing TLC a continued healthy tour. Glad to see T-Boz was able to attend the show tonight in Houston, TX at the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land. Check them out in the clip below:
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We all know that Flag day exists, but do we really know why?! According to usflag.org, the specific day celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885 by BJ Cigrand, a school teacher that arranged for the pupils in the Fredonia, Wisconsin Public School, District 6, to observe June 14th (the 108th anniversary of the official adoption of The Stars and Stripes) as 'Flag Birthday' or more commonly known today, 'Flag Day'. As years passed and more people adopted the celebration of Flag Day, it became a national holiday very well known, but it was not until August 3rd, 1949 that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day.
It seems as if Flag Day has much more of a history than we thought! So do yourself a favor and celebrate Flag Day, and if you don't know how to celebrate it properly you're in luck! We have looked up the most common ways to celebrate!
Happy Flag Day! We hope it rocks!


POPE Francis wants to give baby Charlie Gard a Vatican passport so he can be treated there, it emerged yesterday.
Court rulings may be "overcome" if the terminally ill 11-month-old becomes a citizen of Vatican City, sources suggest.
One highly placed in the independent sovereign state said: "It would be unprecedented if citizenship was granted to Charlie, but it is being investigated.
"Legal parameters are preventing him from being moved and treated overseas. If that can be overcome, then so be it.
The Pope's hospital, Bambino Gesu, has offered to treat Charlie — and sources said it planned a major announcement today.
Doctors at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital have said Charlie, who has a rare genetic condition, should be allowed to "die with dignity".
His parents Chris, 32, and Connie, 31, want to take him to the US for life-saving treatment but judges ruled it could cause him more distress.
Last night the couple released a photo of them in the hospital's St Christopher's Chapel — where they retreat when things "simply get too much to bear".
But Connie, of Bedfont, West London, also claimed they were being "kept in the dark" by medics at the hospital.
A family spokesman added: "On rare occasions when Connie and Chris are invited in to talk they feel ambushed.
"They are called in at very short notice, leaving no time to get a lawyer.
Yesterday 40 MEPs wrote an open letter expressing their "full support" for Charlie.


Don't spend $1000's on components and hours fettling with precise set ups to fine tune your bike but then go and leave the standard weight oil in your forks! The weight/viscosity of the oil makes a big difference to how your forks will behave in the same way that your riding weight does as well. So it doesnt really make sense that a 90kg rider will probably be using the same weight oil in his forks as 70kg rider, yet this is generally what happens.
A fully blendable suspension oil that's fully synthetic and packed with stiction reducing and anti-foaming additives. Use solo or mix up and match to create the perfect blend for your weight and your riding style.
Don't forget to always follow the manufacturer's instructions when using suspension oil.


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U.S. Army reservist spied for China
A former U.S. Army reservist has been sentenced by a Chicago court to eight years in prison for spying for China by collecting information on aerospace scientists and engineers. Ji Chaoqun, 31, enlisted through a program to recruit foreigners who have skills considered vital to the national interest; he was convicted of falsifying answers on a government background form. [node:read-more:link]
German defence minister resigns
Christine Lambrecht, 57, resigned today after only 13 months on the job , saying that "media focus on my person" had stood in the way of productive debate about her country's defence and security policies. She had been widely criticized for her management of military modernization and supplying Ukraine with weapons but Chancellor Olaf Scholz said she had been a "first-class" minister. [node:read-more:link]
Foreign agent registry a priority
Results of a national December 19-22 poll indicate that no less than 88 per cent of Canadians are supportive of a foreign agent registry like those in place in the U.S. and elsewhere. "If you are afraid to report that you have been working for a foreign country or a foreign organization, perhaps that should be a red flag," pollster Nick Nanos said in releasing the results. If the government delays setting up a registry "and we find out that there are issues or potential risks in Canada," he warns, "there will be a political price to pay." [node:read-more:link]
Seven face Russia-related charges
Two Americans and five Russians, four of whom remain at large, are charged with conspiracy related to procurement and money laundering on behalf of Moscow. The U.S. Justice Department also says in a a 16-count indictment unsealed December 13 that they are suspected of trying to obtain military-grade and dual-use technologies as well as sniper ammunition. [node:read-more:link]
New DoD inspector general confirmed
The U.S Senate has confirmed the appointment of Robert Storch as the Department of Defence's inspector general, a post which has been vacant for nearly seven years. The lawyer and career bureaucrat had previously held the same position at the National Security Agency since 2018. [node:read-more:link]
Defence Minister meets with U.S. Secretary of Defense
National Defence Minister Anita Anand hosted her counterpart, United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III for a bilateral meeting in Halifax, during the Halifax International Security Forum. [node:read-more:link]
Minister Anand to discuss the Indo-Pacific Strategy
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, is expected to announce the defence and security elements of the Indo-Pacific Strategy on November 27th. This event will immediately follow a broader in-person announcement by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and other ministers. [node:read-more:link]
U.S. unveils "zero trust" strategy
The U.S. Department of Defense disclosed today how it plans to protect sensitive information with a "zero trust" network of more than 100 cybersecurity elements. "If we compare this to our home security, we can say that we traditionally lock our windows and doors, and that only those with a key can gain access," the program's director explained. "With zero trust, we have identified the items of value within the house and we've placed guards and locks with each one of those items inside the house." [node:read-more:link]
New guilty pleas in espionage trial
A U.S. Navy nuclear engineer and his wife entered new guilty pleas September 27 to charges of plotting to sell secrets about nuclear-powered warships, a month after initial plea agreements were rejected. A U.S. District Court judge in West Virginia had ruled that the options available to the couple in the agreements were "strikingly deficient", given the seriousness of the case. [node:read-more:link]
Chinese investment "alarming"
A Chinese chemical manufacturer's plan to build a US$700-million facility near a U.S. Air Force Base in North Dakota has prompted 51 members of Congress to warn the White House in a letter that the Fufeng Group, which has "close links" to the Chinese Communist Party, would be in an "ideal location to closely monitor and intercept military activity." [node:read-more:link]
Finnish journalists on trial
Three employees of Finland's largest daily newspaper went on trial today, charged with publishing classified defence intelligence in 2017. They had disclosed details of a military intelligence unit when parliament was debating whether to expand its powers to monitor private data in digital networks. In a country reknowned for its press freedoms, the prosecutor has demanded at least suspended sentences. [node:read-more:link]
Pentagon assesses intel sharing
The U.S. Department of Defence Inspector General's office plans to look into the extent to which the U.S. military "developed, planned, and executed cross-domain intelligence sharing" with its European partners in support of Ukraine. This is several months after the White House relaxed constraints on how the DoD and intelligence agencies shared information. [node:read-more:link]
Cybersecurity hiring problematic
The Communications Security Establishment says finding recruitment a challenge even though the government has pledged nearly $1 billion to bolster cybersecurity. The CSE receives 10,000-15,000 job applications annually but only one or two applicants are hired. "Recruitment for high-tech organizations remains challenging and highly competitive," spokesman Evan Koronewski says. [node:read-more:link]
Official secrets proceedings halted
An Ontario judge has stayed criminal proceedings against a man accused of breaching Canada's secrets law, because of an unreasonable delay in bringing Qing Quentin Huang's case to trial. He was arrested eight years ago following an RCMP-led investigation indicated that he had had communications with China about the federal shipbuilding program but he was refused access to details in a redacted affidavit and warrant. [node:read-more:link]


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Товарищество белорусской школы (ТБШ) — культурно-просветительская организация, существовавшая в 1921—1936 годах на территории Срединной Литвы и входящей в состав польского государства Западной Белоруссии. Была основана в Радошковичах Брониславом Тарашкевичем, затем объединилась с Белорусским школьным советом в Вильно.

История
Основная цель деятельности организации была провозглашена в уставе — «расширять и помогать просвещению в белорусском национальном, человеческом и христианском духе». Товарищество основывало и содержало белорусские народные школы и дома, курсы, учительские семинарии, читальни-библиотеки, средние и высшие учебные заведения, где велось преподавание на белорусском языке, издавало журналы, учебники и другую литературу (с 1921 года в Вильно действовало издательство организации), занималось концертной деятельностью, а также нелегально отправляло молодых людей на учёбу за границу, в том числе в БССР. Средства на деятельность ТБШ формировались путём ежемесячных членских взносов, добровольных пожертвований, доходов с концертов и продажи литературы. Членами ТБШ могли быть физические лица и задействованные в школах и школьных советах. Руководящим органом была Центральная Школьная Рада, которую избирали на собрании. Существовало 12 окружных управлений. Товарищество формально не касалось политики, но на деле активно выступало против полонизации и социального гнёта, а к концу 1930-х годов число проводимых им культурных мероприятий существенно уменьшилось, само же оно стало в значительной степени прикрытием для политической деятельности.

К середине 1930-х годов в товариществе насчитывалось, по разным данным, от 15 до 30 тысяч членов, большинство из которых проживали в сельской местности. 2 декабря 1936 года деятельность ТБШ была запрещена. 22 января 1937 года оно было распущено по приказу польских властей. Восстановлена в Республике Беларусь в 1996 году.

Верховный суд ликвидировал общественную организацию " Таварыства беларускай школы" 17.09.2021 года.

Общественное объединение в Республике Беларусь
22 марта 1996 года было создано Республиканское общественное объединение «Товарищество белорусской школы», которое было зарегистрировано Министерством юстиции Республики Беларусь.

Организация объединяла граждан с целью содействия формированию национальной образовательной системы всех уровней (от дошкольных до высших учебных и воспитательных учреждений), сохранению и развитию белорусской культуры, традиций и духовности. Президенты ТБШ — Геннадий Петровский (бывший первый заместитель министра образования), с 1999 г. (председатель с 2003 года) — Алесь Лозко (директор Белорусского научно-методического центра игры и игрушки Министерства образования, затем — доцент БГПУ).

Объединение было ликвидировано 17 сентября 2021 года.

Литература
 Majecki H., Działalność Towarzystwa Szkoły Białoruskiej na Białostocczyznie [w:] Studia polsko-litewsko-białoruskie. Prace Białostockiego Towarzystwa Naukoweho, nr 31. Red. J. Tomaszewkiego, E.Smułkowej, H. Majeckiego, — Warszawa PWN, 1988.

Примечания

Товарищество белорусской школы
История образования в Белоруссии
Организации, основанные в 1921 году
Исчезли в 1937 году
Западная Белоруссия
Появились в 1921 году в Белоруссии
Статьи с эдитнотисом об осторожности при редактировании

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Eight distinguished New Yorkers recently sat down at movie poster mecca Posteritati to talk about why they love and support our theater. Please enjoy the resulting short films from filmmakers Jessica Wolfson and Paul Lovelace, featuring the music of Yo La Tengo.
Andre Gregory calls Film Forum "one of the last oases of culture in the city. So, if Film Forum left, I'd leave too."
Ethan Hawke recalls how he and Richard Linklater liked to attend together. "Film Forum will leave you better than when you came."
Famke Janssen bemoans the proliferation of high-rises and multiplexes in lower Manhattan and marvels at Film Forum's endurance.
Frances McDormand says that Film Forum is "… a church. It's a synagogue. It's a mosque. It's a temple. It's a place to gather that's ecumenical across age groups, across everything."
Gary Chryst recalls that some of his best loved dance movies premiered at Film Forum.
Margo Jefferson credits Film Forum with "feeding needs I already have and maybe creating needs that I didn't know I had or wanted."
Natasha Lyonne tells how Film Forum's calendars figured into her early dating: "I would walk into a bar and say 'it's great to meet you. What do you want to see?"
Sondra Lee orders viewers to: "Get to the Film Forum. What are you dumb or something? Just get there."


Barty, who will rise to a career-best No. 9 in the world rankings next week, will face either second-seeded Simona Halep or fifth-seeded Karolina Pliskova in Saturday's final.
The Barty-Kontaveit match was scheduled to start at 1 p.m. as the first match on the court built inside Hard Rock Stadium. They didn't begin play until 2:08, and lasted six minutes before a rain delay stopped matters for more than two hours.


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Q: how to find the clock cycles using microblaze I'm a beginner with the Microblaze.
I just want to know how much clock cycles will use some instructions.
Variable s0 would be mapped to a register (in register file) x5, and s1 to x6;
the assembly code would be

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*load s0 from memory to register file (how many clock cycle it takes?)

*load s1 from memory to register file (how many clock cycle it takes?)

*do the logical AND (how many clock cycle it takes?)

*address calculation and store instruction (how many clock cycle it takes?)

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load s0 from memory to register file (how many clock cycle it takes?)

load s1 from memory to register file (how many clock cycle it takes?)

address calculation and store instruction (how many clock cycle it takes?)

The lw, sw, and other similar assembly instructions have a latency that is dependent on how che Microblaze has been syntesized; they take

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*1 clock cycle when Microblaze is synthesized with the C_AREA_OPTIMIZED parameter to 0

*2 clock cycles when C_AREA_OPTIMIZED=1

This assumes the use of local BRAM memory resources; if you are using a memory over another bus interface, you should add the memory bus latency.

do the logical AND (how many clock cycle it takes?)

The and, andi, andn, andni (and many other assembly instructions) take 1 clock cycle on the Microblaze.
In general, you know your assembler code: you should look at the Microblaze PDF documentation (a version for ISE 14.7 can be found here)

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package com.example.activity;

import android.widget.TextView;
import com.example.R;
import org.junit.After;
import org.junit.Before;
import org.junit.Test;
import org.junit.runner.RunWith;
import org.mockito.Mock;
import org.mockito.MockitoAnnotations;
import org.robolectric.Robolectric;
import org.robolectric.RobolectricTestRunner;
import org.robolectric.annotation.Config;

import static org.junit.Assert.assertEquals;
import static org.mockito.Mockito.when;

@RunWith(RobolectricTestRunner.class)
@Config(manifest = "src/main/AndroidManifest.xml")
public class DeckardActivityTest {
    public static final String TEXTVIEW_VALUE = "OK";
    // We want to mock the datacontroller to prevent the actual implementation to make HTTP-calls.
    @Mock
    IDataController dataController;

    @Test
    public void testSomething() throws Exception {
        when(dataController.getData()).thenReturn(TEXTVIEW_VALUE);
        DeckardActivity deckardActivity = Robolectric.buildActivity(DeckardActivity.class).create().get();
        TextView textView = (TextView) deckardActivity.findViewById(R.id.textView);
        assertEquals(textView.getText(), TEXTVIEW_VALUE);
    }

    @Before
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        MockitoAnnotations.initMocks(this);
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        module.addBinding(IDataController.class, dataController);
        TestGuiceModule.setUp(this, module);
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    @After
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CPS Guidance for COVID-19 Closures
Chicago Public Schools Closure Notice
The past several weeks have been difficult as we've watched the COVID-19 health crisis impact countries around the world, and now our home. Today, Governor Pritzker announced that all Illinois schools, including Chicago Public Schools, will close beginning Tuesday, March 17 through Monday, March 30. Classes are currently scheduled to resume on Tuesday, March 31. School-sponsored activities, events, field trips, and athletic events are also canceled during this time.
I recognize the impact this closure will have on our community, and I know it will greatly burden our students, staff, and working families who rely on our schools. I want to assure you that COVID-19 will not stop our work on behalf of children. We are one family with one goal, and we are here to support you.
Important Information for Families and Staff
All school buildings will be closed for deep cleaning. Schools will be closed to all students and staff beginning Tuesday, March 17 through Monday, March 30. Only environmental cleaning experts will be allowed in school buildings along with essential staff. Families should not send their children to schools.
Healthy meals will be available to our students. We recognize that our schools provide healthy meals to many of our students, and we will be providing free food boxes that will contain three days of breakfast and lunches for every student in the household. All families will be able to pick up meals at their nearest CPS school beginning Tuesday, March 17, between 9 a.m and 1 p.m. daily. Lunchroom staff will prep, bag, and provide meals outside of the school building.
Schools will be sending enrichment resources and materials home with students. On Monday, March 16, school-based staff will send resources home in hard copy and online format. School-based staff members will also help students remember to take supplies, personal belongings, medications, and other materials home with them.
All full-time and regular hourly school staff will be paid throughout this time. School staff will not have access to school buildings during the closure.
Central and network offices will be open only for emergency personnel. Emergency personnel are considered to be those who perform essential district functions. All other central and network office staff will be asked to telework or will be excused with pay. More information for staff will be forthcoming over the weekend.
Polling sites will remain at CPS locations. Deep cleaning at those schools will not begin until after the primary election.
If you have questions, email familyservices@cps.edu or call CPS Command Center at 773-553-KIDS (5437) until 7 p.m. tonight. We are working to update our Frequently Asked Questions, and encourage you to check here for updates later tonight. Specific guidance to principals and staff will be forthcoming.
If you need help locating medical care, please reach out to the CPS Office of Student Health and Wellness at oshw@cps.eduor by calling the CPS Command Center at 773-553-KIDS (5437).
If you or your child has a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing and did not have direct contact with a COVID-19 positive person, please contact your primary care provider.
If you are concerned that you or your child have had direct contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, please contact the CDPH at coronavirus@chicago.gov or call 312-746-4835.
For the most reliable information about COVID-19, please visit:
Chicago Department of Public Health
Janice K. Jackson, EdD
All CPS Schools to Offer Free Meals for Pick Up During Closure Beginning Tuesday, March 17
*Important Information for Families* Families Can Pick Up Free Meals Outside of ALL CPS District Schools During the Closure
CHICAGO – Following the school closure mandate issued by Governor JB Pritzker Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will close beginning Tuesday, March 17. During the closure, all CPS schools will offer free meals for pick up. Important information for families can be found below:
WHAT: Free meals for all CPS students outside of all CPS school locations.
Beginning Tuesday, March 17 through the closure, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m, Monday through Friday.
ALL CPS district schools will offer free meals for students.
Select charter school locations will also offer meals; a link to those locations can be found here.
Families can pick up meals outside of their nearest CPS school – they DO NOT need to pick up meals at their school of attendance.
Any student (district school, charter school, options school, etc.) can access meals at the location that's closest to them.
Families can find their nearest CPS school at CPS.edu/map.
DETAILS ON MEALS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Each child in the household will receive a food bag which will contain three days of breakfast and lunch meals.
Enrichment activity packets will also be available for pick up at these locations.
UPDATES AND CONTACT:
For additional information and the latest updates, families should visit cps.edu/coronavirus.
Families with questions about meals and other family services can call the CPS Command Center at 773-553-KIDS (5437) between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email familyservices@cps.edu.
Chicago Public Schools serves 355,000 students in 642 schools. It is the nation's third-largest school district.


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Кочилівський потік, Кочилово — потік (річка) в Україні у Воловецькому районі Закарпатської області. Ліва притока річки Жденівки (басейн Дунаю).

 Опис
Довжина потоку приблизно 6,65 км, найкоротша відстань між витоком і гирлом — 6,10  км, коефіцієнт звивистості річки — 1,09 . Формується багатьма гірськими потоками.

 Розташування
Бере початок на південно-східній схилах Буковецької (Букюської) полонини'' та на південно-західній стороні від гори Пікуй (1408 м). Тече переважно на південний захід і у селищі Жденієво впадає у річку Жденівку, праву притоку річки Латориці.

Цікаві факти
 У селищі Жденієво на лівому березі потоку розташована приватна садиба «Кочилово».
 Біля гирла потоку пролягає автошлях .

Примітки

Джерела
 Словник гідронімів України — К.: Наукова думка, 1979. — С. 278

Малі річки України
Річки Закарпатської області
Річки Воловецького району
Статті про річки Закарпатської області без зображення в картці


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Sichuan, Dukakis and Tingle Sizzle at Massachusetts Dem Gathering
Susie Davidson, Contributor
Boston-based journalist and poet
09/11/2017 10:20pm EDT | Updated September 12, 2017
They piled their plates high with Kung Pao, beef, veggies and appetizers, and celebrated the recent defeat of Trumpcare.
It's been a tough slog, with many challenges ahead. But Aug. 9 was a night for Democrats from Brookline, Massachusetts to take a breath, dig into some good Sichuan, listen to a pep talk, and enjoy some humor.
With Mike Dukakis and Jimmy Tingle in the room, the latter two were guaranteed.
"Trump said he was going to drain the swamp?" Tingle asked the audience at one point. "His Cabinet is like the Everglades!"
During an impassioned defense of immigrants, he observed that "perhaps instead of dieting and going to the gym, maybe more Americans should pick fruits and vegetables." After all, he said, "you never see too many overweight migrant workers."
Cindy Rowe, Chair of the Brookline Democratic Town Committee, congratulated invitees in her evites. "You saved the ACA! You saved health care!" she wrote, thanking them for making phone calls to people in Maine, West Virginia and several other pivotal states. Many, she wrote, stayed up late that night, filled with fear as they watched the Senate proceedings.
"Due to your hard work over the last few weeks, millions of people across this country will still have health insurance," she said. "Remember that we truly are stronger together."
Michael Dukakis with Brookline (Mass.) Democratic Town Committee Chair Cindy Rowe
SUSIE DAVIDSON
Before introducing former Massachusetts Governor and Democratic Presidential nominee Michael S. Dukakis, she thanked the dinner's fundraising chairs Shelley Crohn, Daniel Fishman and Barbara Scotto; BDTC Treasurer Tom Hallock and Vice Chair Jim Franco; and the restaurant staff, which busily catered to the overflowing rooms.
Elected officials included State Representative Frank Smizik, State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg and Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey; Democratic State Committee Members John Businger, Ted Gross and Curtis LeMay; and Brookline Selectmen Bernard Greene, Ben Franco and Neil Wishinsky.
Massachusetts State Representative Frank Smizik and State Treasurer Deb Goldberg
Rowe also acknowledged Lisa Kolarik and Alex Borns-Weil, who petitioned the recent, successful Brookline Resolution to Impeach Donald J. Trump.
She said that introducing Dukakis, a Brookline native who graduated from Brookline High School and served on the Brookline Town Meeting, was like bringing over a favorite uncle. But, she asked, while he was the second Greek American governor in U.S. history; who was the first? (Spiro Agnew). What high school teams did he play on? (basketball, baseball, tennis and cross country).
What kind of doctor was his dad? (An obstetrician, she said — so that he could bring more Democrats into this world.)
Beaming from the back were wife Kitty and granddaughter Nora, who was visiting from California.
"There were enough voters in enough states with enough electoral votes to give us Donald Trump as our President," Rowe said to a crowd that did not need to be reminded.
Yet it was SRO by that point, which she said reflected a new, nationwide surge of resistance to a President who, she said, "leads by fear, by discrimination, by turning us against one another."
Not so Dukakis, whom Rowe deemed "Our own anti-Trump, a leader who based his life on bringing people together for smart strategic policy actions that led to increased opportunity and equality in our state."
Dukakis affirmed that he had been a cross country runner — not track, he noted, which was about speed.
"Back then, I liked Sandy Cohen," he recalled, acknowledging her in the room. "But I would hear about her friend, Kitty Dickson."
One day, he attempted to run the Boston Marathon route. "There were no running shoes then," he said. "We ran in Keds."
By the time he crossed the Newton Hills, he was in pain, and thirsty. And there at Cleveland Circle was Kitty Dickson, who ran into the Brigham's Ice Cream shop and got him a cup of water.
As captain of the tennis team, Dukakis had a tennis championship the next day against Malden Catholic. "And I couldn't even walk," he said.
It was on to the politics at hand. "We have this crazy electoral college system that should have been abolished long ago, and that also includes a history of racism," he said.
His second point: "We've got to get serious about a 50-state, all-precincts campaign." Howard Dean, he recalled, utilized that model. "And lo and behold, we took over Congress in 2006, and won with Obama."
It was a mistake he himself committed in 1992 by heeding broad-based campaign advisors. "I carried West Virginia in my losing campaign," he continued. "I carried Iowa by 10. When you say we're not interested in half the country, that's a recipe for disaster."
Calling Trump "a walking personality disorder," he said Democrats had an unprecedented opportunity to clean house, and cited his students at Northeastern University. "There's an enormous surge of activism, but we've got to do it with precinct captains and block captains, to make this country the great country it is."
Rowe introduced Tingle, who she said was, according to Wikipedia, a comedian and occasional actor.
"I thought that was quite fitting, because as you know, we have in the Oval Office a reality TV star and an occasional president," she said.
"But, unlike the President, Jimmy is well qualified for his job given his background," she said, citing examples:
"He was in a movie called 'By the Sea' -- and since we all know there's no such thing as climate change on the agenda anymore, all of Brookline might soon be 'by the sea.'"
Perhaps the best of all preparation for these times? "Tingle starred in a documentary called, get ready for it, 'Dammed in the USA,'" she said.
"But while his job might seen easy, it takes a deep foundation in political science to be able to analyze our political situation and find ways to point out the humor and hypocrisy underlying this administration's decisions.," she added.
"Jimmy has a degree from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, and was the Harvard commencement speaker a few years ago [2010]. He grew up in Massachusetts and has a visceral understanding of our state and what it takes for families to make it in our economy. He has a deep-seated sense of social justice from which he draws his values."
Tingle stated that he had never before performed in front of Peking ravioli, and he was off to the comedic races.
Jimmy Tingle
"Yes, it's true that I recently received a master's degree," he began, adding that it was great going back to school at his age. "I got my student ID and the senior discount at the same time," he quipped.
"It's up to us because there is nobody else," he told the crowd. "Two years ago, I was campaigning in Cambridge for Martha Coakley for Governor, but young people were ignoring me. So I started making stuff up.
"Listen, kids, I didn't storm the beaches of Normandy and take on the Nazis for you to not vote," he said to them.
"I did not take a musket ball during the Revolutionary War so that kids in Cambridge would squander their right to vote!"
One of these kids he recalled, actually went over to him and thanked him for his service.
"Look, I know I'm older than them, but 241?" He asked the crowd.
He soon addressed the elephant in the room. "We've got a crazy guy manning the nuclear weapons whose actions could affect life as we know it," he said. "And on the other side of the world, there's Kim Jong Un."
Tingle's interpretations of the political climate had the rooms in stitches. But the former 60 Minutes II commentator's Humor for Humanity social enterprise, which assists charities and nonprofits, shows that his mission goes beyond laughter.
"Trump said he was going to drain the swamp?" he asked. "His Cabinet is like the Everglades!"
For example: "The Environmental Protection Agency needs to be protected from Scott Pruitt!"
Tingle lamented the lack of response to the recent breaking off of an iceberg the size of Delaware in Antarctica. "Delaware itself could break off from the United States, and people would say 'Gee, Delaware? Have you ever been there? I haven't. Is New York open? Okay, no problem!'"
Jimmy Tingle with Kitty Dukakis and Dukakis granddaughter Nora
Before calling it a night, Rowe reminded attendees about the work that lies ahead, including BDTC"s involvement in the Safe Communities Act and the Raise Up Massachusetts campaign to increase the minimum wage.
"Governor Dukakis encouraged us to get on board with efforts to abolish the Electoral College," said Kolarik. "I plan to heed his advice and improve our system so that every vote is of equal weight," she said.
(l to r) Tingle's Humor for Humanity advisor and fellow JFK school graduate John Folmsbee; Former Democratic Middlesex County Commissioner Bill Schmidt;Jimmy Tingle; Brookline Selectman Bernard Greene; member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council Marilyn Pettito Devaney.
Brookline Selectman Bernard Greene upheld Dukakis' advice to campaign precinct by precinct. "There are Democratic voters who abandoned us in the last election whom we need to recover as voters," he said.
Greene said that although Russia and Comey may have turned the election, Democrats played a role in its outcome as well. "Our priority focus must be to make sure that our voters get out and vote in the midterm and all other elections," he said.
Town Meeting Member Clint Richmond was still chuckling over Tingle's Rick Perry segment, where he had noted that Perry was named the head of the very department that he wanted to eliminate.
"That's an easy job for him. He gets a call? 'Sorry, we're closed!'"
"Jimmy should be President. He is more qualified," said Richmond. "He roasted all the Cabinet members, where I'm not sure Trump could even name them."


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WWW Wednesdays – 12th June 2019 #WWW
Posted June 12, 2019 by Zoé in Reviews and Stuff, WWW / 12 Comments
Hosted by Taking on a World of Words, this meme is all about the three Ws:
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The Honeymoon by Rona Halsall
Also by this author: Love You Gone, The Honeymoon, Her Mother's Lies
'I'm your husband, Chloe. We're a partnership now and we do what's best for us as a couple. Staying here is going to be the best option.' He picked up his drink and took a sip. 'It's not open for discussion. We're not going home.'
Chloe had the dream wedding. Dan is her perfect man. They haven't known each other for long, but as she walked down the aisle and saw him standing by the altar, tears glistening in his eyes, she knew this was forever.
Later, as they relax on a beautiful island, settling in to their new married life together, they congratulate themselves on their lovely wedding day, and Dan jokes that he'd like them to stay there forever.
But as the honeymoon goes on, he becomes increasingly adamant. They shouldn't leave. In fact, he won't let her…
An utterly gripping psychological thriller for fans of Gillian Flynn, Clare Mackintosh, and The Wife Between Us.
Started this book yesterday…what do I think well you will have to wait and see on Thursday!
Escaping from Houdini (Stalking Jack the Ripper, #3) by Kerri Maniscalco
Also by this author: Stalking Jack the Ripper, Hunting Prince Dracula, Escaping from Houdini, Capturing the Devil
In this third installment in the #1 bestselling Stalking Jack the Ripper series, a luxurious ocean liner becomes a floating prison of scandal, madness, and horror when passengers are murdered one by one…with nowhere to run from the killer. .
Audrey Rose Wadsworth and her partner-in-crime-investigation, Thomas Cresswell, are en route to New York to help solve another blood-soaked mystery. Embarking on a week-long voyage across the Atlantic on the opulent RMS Etruria, they're delighted to discover a traveling troupe of circus performers, fortune tellers, and a certain charismatic young escape artist entertaining the first-class passengers nightly.
But then, privileged young women begin to go missing without explanation, and a series of brutal slayings shocks the entire ship. The strange and disturbing influence of the Moonlight Carnival pervades the decks as the murders grow ever more freakish, with nowhere to escape except the unforgiving sea. It's up to Audrey Rose and Thomas to piece together the gruesome investigation as even more passengers die before reaching their destination. But with clues to the next victim pointing to someone she loves, can Audrey Rose unravel the mystery before the killer's horrifying finale?
As soon as I had finished Hunting Prince Dracula on the audiobook, first thing I did was buy this one with my credit. I need to get straight back in the action with Audrey Rose and Thomas after the last cliffhanger!
The Girl Of His Dreams (Bachelor #1) by Janet Nissenson
He was convinced he'd be a bachelor for life. And then he met the girl of his dreams.
Jordan Reeves has fully embraced the carefree, uncomplicated bachelor life, figuring that the poor example he'd been provided by his parents of so-called marital bliss was reason enough to remain single. He's more than content to date one woman after another and never even consider settling down, especially since the only female who's ever seriously caught his attention belongs to another man.
But during a vacation in Hawaii, Jordan unexpectedly meets a woman who could very easily change his mind about the joys of bachelorhood. Aubrey Larson is young, gorgeous, fun-loving, and has a wicked sense of humor to match his own. She's also a dead ringer for the woman Jordan's had an admitted crush on for the past few years, enough to be mistaken for her twin.
Aubrey recognizes the handsome Doctor Reeves as a player of epic proportions the first time they meet, but even her usual disdain for that type of male can't diminish the overwhelming attraction she feels for him. But as their relationship deepens, Aubrey has no idea that becoming involved with Jordan will lead to a startling discovery about her own past, and cause her to question his true feelings for her.
Trying to get my first book of my #20booksofsummer read! I have started it but not got far! Tour books are taking precident at the moment!
What did I recently finish?
Still Standing by Natalie Queiroz
Also by this author: Still Standing
Natalie Queiroz was eight months pregnant when she was stabbed by her partner in the most vicious attack imaginable.
In the space of nine minutes, and in broad daylight, Natalie was stabbed twenty-four times with a carving knife. She suffered horrific wounds to her lungs, liver, stomach and uterus, whilst the knife missed her baby by a margin of two millimeters, before the arteries in her wrists were methodically severed by the hooded attacker she finally realised was her partner and the father of her unborn child.
After heroic intervention by passers-by and police, the attack was brought to an end, but her ordeal was not over. An air ambulance rescue was launched, and against all medical odds, Natalie and her baby survived - but not without life-changing physical and emotional damage.
Still Standing is the story of one life-shattering event - what came before that fateful day, what happened on it, and how one woman and her baby survived to rebuild and heal together after it. At once a shocking story of evil, manipulation and violence, and a truly moving reminder that a life can be pieced back together, no matter how bad the damage, this book will empower and inspire anyone who has ever faced true adversity to rise up and stand tall.
OMG, this book was just…well I have no words. It was raw, real, brutal and the real story of the amazing Natalie Queiroz. Everyone needs to read this book!
Dead Inside (Maggie Jamieson, #1) by Noelle Holten
Also by this author: Dead Inside
'An excellent read' Martina Cole
A dark and gripping debut crime novel – the first in a stunning new series – from a huge new talent.
'Kept me hooked … excellent pace and a very satisfying ending' Angela Marsons
When three domestic abuse offenders are found beaten to death, DC Maggie Jamieson knows she is facing her toughest case yet.
The police suspect that Probation Officer Lucy Sherwood – who is connected to all three victims – is hiding a dark secret. Then a fourth domestic abuser is brutally murdered. And he is Lucy's husband.
Now the finger of suspicion points at Lucy and the police are running out of time. Can Maggie and her team solve the murders before another person dies? And is Lucy really a cold-blooded killer?
Another OMFG book but for different reasons! Noelle's debut book just blew me away, damn this woman can write! I can't wait for the next book!
Hunting Prince Dracula (Stalking Jack the Ripper, #2) by Kerri Maniscalco
In this New York Times bestselling sequel to Kerri Maniscalco's haunting #1 debut Stalking Jack the Ripper, bizarre murders are discovered in the castle of Prince Vlad the Impaler, otherwise known as Dracula. Could it be a copycat killer...or has the depraved prince been brought back to life?
Following the grief and horror of her discovery of Jack the Ripper's true identity, Audrey Rose Wadsworth has no choice but to flee London and its memories. Together with the arrogant yet charming Thomas Cresswell, she journeys to the dark heart of Romania, home to one of Europe's best schools of forensic medicine...and to another notorious killer, Vlad the Impaler, whose thirst for blood became legend.
But her life's dream is soon tainted by blood-soaked discoveries in the halls of the school's forbidding castle, and Audrey Rose is compelled to investigate the strangely familiar murders. What she finds brings all her terrifying fears to life once again.
I am loving this crime-fighting duo from 1888! Loved this tackle on Dracula and my review is to follow!
What will I be reading next?
Now You See Me by Chris McGeorge
Also by this author: Now You See Me
Six people went in. Only one came out...
Introducing Standedge Tunnel: the longest canal tunnel in England.
Last year six students went in, and two and a half hours later, the boat reappeared on the other side with only one of the students, unconscious, and the dog.
The case of the Standedge Six was largely kept from the national media. The police investigation concluded that the only remaining student, Matthew, killed his friends, hid the bodies on the boat and returned later to move them to an undisclosed location.
Matthew is in prison . . . but maintains he is innocent.
Robert Ferringham is grieving for his missing wife, Sam. So when Matthew contacts him for help with his case, promising information on Sam, Robert has no choice but to help. But can he trust Matthew?
And how will he solve the insolvable case?
Very excited by this blog tour book!
Confetti at the Little Duck Pond Cafe: (Little Duck Pond Cafe, Book 6) by Rosie Green
Also by this author: Summer at The Little Duck Pond Cafe, Christmas at The Little Duck Pond Cafe, Snowed in at The Little Duck Pond Cafe, A Bakery at the Little Duck Pond Cafe, Confetti at the Little Duck Pond Cafe, Bonfires & Hot Chocolate at The Little Duck Pond Cafe, Spring at The Little Duck Pond Cafe
Wedding fever is in the air in the village of Sunnybrook. With Ellie and Zak's Big Day on the horizon, the sun is shining brightly on the Little Duck Pond Cafe community. But when dark clouds begin to roll in from more than one direction, several close relationships look to be under threat. Will the wedding of the year actually take place at all?
And back again with old friends yay!!
The Venerate Redemption (The Venerate Saga #2) by Troy Dukart
Also by this author: The Venerate Order , The Venerate Salvation
Strafe and his friends have become the most wanted fugitives in the world. They have no other choice but travel to Crotona, to convince Eternia's leaders of their innocence before they are hunted down.
But first, they need to stop the Senti from gaining the powerful Guardian Key. Guided by a mysterious visitor in his dreams, Strafe and the group press on, despite the danger. But even with their new-found powers, will it be enough to take down their ruthless adversary?
As tensions in the realm reach a boiling point, lives are on the line at every moment. Strafe is getting closer to freeing his family and getting back home, but it will only come with great sacrifice. He will face the greatest challenges of his life, and fight against not only an enemy, but an ideal.
Strafe must rely on his friends and instincts to guide him. His fate is in his own hands... but he doesn't have to fight alone.
I can not wait to jump back into this series, I loved book 1, The Venerate Order and I need to read this before I read…..
The Venerate Salvation (The Venerate Saga #3) by Troy Dukart
The Venerate Salvation is the third book in the Sci-Fi / Fantasy, New-Adult series, The Venerate Saga. It follows The Venerate Order and The Venerate Redemption. The main themes of the book revolve around mental health awareness, women's empowerment, government corruption, and family.
Fans of the book series Divergent and I am Number Four as well as the video game series Final Fantasy will love this book. The story is written from a dual point of view of Strafe, the main character, and Yessa, his estranged girlfriend. Readers will see the story from each side, see how each character evolves throughout the tale, and get to decide on who they think is right.
Strafe and Yessa, along with Strafe's twin-brother Zixin and their wolves, return to Earth after ending an apocalypse on the distant world of Eternia. They believe they have found peace, but when the demons of Zixin's past begin to torment him, his mental health begins to deteriorate rapidly. Strafe notices Zixin inflicting self-harm and waking in screaming nightmares daily. The race to find a solution and heal his brother become Strafe's priority while avoiding the threat of the remaining Federation forces. On top of that, Strafe's weapon, the God Blade, remains shattered from his final battle on Eternia and is a shell of its former self. He no longer carries the power he once did.
The situation is complicated by Yessa's yearn to find her parents who she believes were abducted by the Federation. As a former prisoner of war, she is steadfast in her mission to rescue them from the same fate. She finds hope through the newest and most advanced military branch ever created, the Space Force. Internally conflicted, Yessa will make the most difficult decision of her life; leave or stay. This one choice could mean the end of her relationship with Strafe or the death of her parents.
Unknown to the three of them, something else followed them home.
It is hunting them relentlessly and leaving a trail of blood and carnage in its wake. The only people who seem to know what's going on are a mysterious hacktivist group called the Salvators. Strafe questions their end goal but has no choice but to trust them to save his brother. On top of all that, a virus begins to spread globally, turning anyone it comes into contact with into crystalized monsters called Slates. Unless Strafe and Yessa crack the code on who unleashed it, everyone they know will fall.
The real question is: How do you deal with pain that nobody can see?
Closing the tour my friend Troy is the Book 3 in this series and I am excited!!
So what has your week looked like?
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12 responses to "WWW Wednesdays – 12th June 2019 #WWW"
Looks like lots of great reading, hope you enjoy all of them! xx
Thanks lovely it's been a good week for reading. Xx
Great selection and I would happily read them all 😀
I'm enjoying Honeymoon at the moment x
I just bought that the other day so YAY 😀
Ooh I hope you enjoy it! It's a crazy ride lol
Hayley at RatherTooFondofBooks
I have The Honeymoon on my TBR so I'll definitely look out for your review, I hope you're enjoying it. I love the sound of Now You See Me, I think I might have to buy a copy of this one. Happy reading for the week ahead 🙂
Here's my post: https://rathertoofondofbooks.com/2019/06/12/www-wednesdays-12-jun-2019/
It's absolutely crazy! I've nearly finished it, review tomorrow . Ooh let me know what you think if you do buy it. Will check your post out x
J R Lynn
Can't wait for your review of Dead Inside, and I'm interested to hear your thoughts on The Honeymoon. It sounds thrilling! Still Standing sounds horrific and I'm curious about it. Happy reading!
I posted Dead Inside on sat you must have just missed it 😊 it was fab! The Honeywoon is crazy and review will be done for tomorrow. Lol still standing is just an amazing and horrifying ordeal but Natalie is a Wonder Woman. It's just wow! X
Ahh! I'm sorry. I'll go check it out! Definitely checking out your review tomorrow too. I just did a quick search on Natalie, and I'm already amazed by her ❤
Don't be silly. Hope you like my review. Lol the honeymoon has gone life eek! She is amazing isn't she!! ❤❤💛


Coastal Birding in Fairhaven, MA 142-153.
Listen to the Northern Mockingbird 154-159.
Results of a Three-year Waterbird Survey in the Deerfield River Watershed in Massachusetts 160-168.
John Adams, Jerome A. Jackson, William E. Davis, Jr.
About Books: Town and Country 177-180.
Bird Sightings - January-February 2003 181-194.
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Dental surgical simulator could be one of the efficient tools to learning and practicing dental surgical skills. To these simulators, the visual and tactile feedback is desirable to be processed in real time. And, in the dental operation, the hand position during operations is one of the skills to learn and practice. Therefore, we develop the dental surgical simulator which use virtual tooth surface model for processing real time rendering. And we develop a display system which allow users to training dental operation by a right hand position.. The tooth model is deformed by cutting and drilling operation using haptic device. And the display is set close to user's hand position and shows combined image with virtual tooth model as a surgical target and a real tooth model as other parts of the patient dental model. The system uses a collision detection and deformation method by using Z-buffer for virtual objects. This method enables users to view the complex shape of virtual tooth model by the surgical operation tasks and practicing dental surgical tasks. We developed prototype system and confirmed about the capability of our system.


Here's a thing about van life that most people don't think about until it's too late: There is not enough Febreeze in the world to undo the damage of frying fish inside a 6-by-12-foot box.
Make this mistake once and you will never, ever make it again. Or you could skip this odorous life lesson by reading The Great Outdoors, written by Markus Sämmer, a German chef who quit his fine-dining gig in the early 2000s to travel the world in a Volkswagen bus. This 267-page cookbook should be the van chef's bible. It's packed with tips like how to grill a fish on a stick, how to make perfect camp coffee, and how to tell if your steak is done without a thermometer. If you're the type of dirtbagger who survives on a diet of energy bars and taco trucks, pick up this book and learn to embrace the art of a home-cooked meal while on four wheels.
The book starts off with a packing list of kitchen supplies (corkscrew, plastic containers for leftovers, vegetable peeler) and pantry staples (capers, balsamic, a short list of herbs). Sämmer ranks the recipes by ease and burners required to cook the meal to save you from embarking on a multiburner recipe when you only have a single-burner stove. He also notes if they're "quick and easy" dishes or "fortifying and hearty." Some dishes really are quick, like the Four-Minute Tea Eggs recipe (below), which cooks your morning tea and your eggs simultaneously. Others, like saltimbocca, can take some time. But that's on purpose, because, for Sämmer, spending time in your tiny van kitchen is part of the adventure.
He knows this firsthand. Sämmer did most of the research for his book on the road, jotting down notes as he wandered between snowy peaks in the Andes and surf spots in Australia, sometimes in his own van, sometimes in a rental. Between recipe sections, you'll find pages with gorgeous photos from his trips. If the images don't get you excited about your own weekend outing, Sämmer's essays about mountaineering in Peru and biking in the Alps will.
While he did a lot of brainstorming on his trips, the actual recipe testing took place in a real kitchen. I was curious whether the recipes truly were tiny-kitchen-friendly, so I confined myself to a three-foot stretch of kitchen counter and shunned my kitchen stove for a single-burner camp stove and tried a few. Sämmer's fieldwork seems to have paid off. Most things—like the super-fast spaghetti carbonara and the hearty lentil stew with bacon and potatoes—came together in just a single bowl, and after-dinner cleanup was minimal.
My biggest complaint with The Great Outdoors is that it will give you major FOMO. Sitting in an office, thumbing through pictures of someone mountain biking in the Alps is a surefire way to ignite your inner grump. But for those who manage to unchain from their desks and get out (someday!), this cookbook is worth packing alongside your Dutch oven, knives, and bottle of Febreeze—just in case you forget about that no-fish thing.
1. Using a pin or thumbtack, prick a tiny hole in the base of the eggs. Place them in a saucepan with the water.
2. Cover the saucepan and bring to a boil. When the water starts to boil, turn off the heat, add the tea bags to the water, cover the saucepan, and set your timer for four minutes.
3. When the timer goes off, remove the eggs and tea bags from the saucepan. Enjoy your tea and perfect soft-boiled eggs while still hot. This method saves time, fuel, and water.


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MONTGOMERY | In a swift-moving late-night session on Monday, the Alabama Legislature approved a bill that will put a Constitutional amendment in the hands of the voters.
If passed, the amendment would prohibit the state from recognizing laws of other states in making legal decisions if they violate the public policy of Alabama.
Further, it would prohibit applying foreign law in violation of the rights of citizens.
Previous versions of the bill failed. This time around, there was no direct mention of Shariah law, but legislators were aware of prior attempts by sponsor Sen. Gerald Allen, a Republican from Cottondale, to ban the use of Islamic law in Alabama courts.
The House, under pressure to act on local legislation in the last minutes of the Session, heard no discussion of the bill.


"You say you love rain, but you use an umbrella to walk under it. You say you love sun, but you seek shade when it is shining. You say you love wind, but when it comes, you close your window. So that's why I'm scared when you say you love me."


This time around, we have a very special guest on the podcast! Yes, I got none other than Daredevil artist Chris Samnee to talk to me for an hour about his work on Daredevil. We discuss how he became a fan of the character, what it's like working with Mark Waid, the mechanics of feeding a pile of detached heads and much more. 😉 Thank you so much, Chris, for taking the time out of your very busy schedule to talk to me!
I hope you guys enjoy the show!
That was a fun interview. Loved it! Chris is quite the gentleman. He is a fantastic talent that my daughter and I have an appreciation for while we read DD together (she is 12 and I'm 41, so Samnee gets the cross-generational appeal!) Glad to hear that he is not going anywhere else just yet. I'll need to hunt him down at a con someday with my HC copy of Operation: Red Panda. I bet he hasn't sketched in one of those in a while.
I managed to iron out 5 shirts and 3 pants while listening to this. Christine, you must make more episodes so I can actually enjoy doing housework. Just kidding. Keep up the great work.
This was great! Thanks so much, guys!


Yure Project: 1,000 People Nationwide Share Shaking and Quaking Observations – Weathernews Inc.
Weathernews Inc. (Tokyo, Japan – CEO: Chihito Kusabiraki) is launching its Yure Project on National Disaster Prevention Day together with 1,000 supporters nationwide. Yure (pronounced: Yoo-ray) means "shake" or "quake" in Japanese, so goal of the project is to measure local vibrations using the specially developed Yure Station, which will transmit vibration data measured with a built-in G-sensor a via the internet. The data Weathernews receives from the Yure Stations installed across the country will be used to generate content available on the Yure Project website.
The project began initially in June 2008 with the distribution of 200 Yure Stations to participating Supporters (customers), with another 800 sensors following in July. With a total 1,000 specialized vibration sensors distributed to Supporters and in place at their homes, Weathernews can begin real-time monitoring of local vibrations from earthquakes and other sources like transportation (trains, highways, construction, etc.). The data gathered by this project and published on the internet will lead to developing a higher awareness of "Shaking and Quaking" for disaster mitigation.
What is the Yure Project?
The Yure Project uses a specially developed sensor called the "Yure Station" to measure local vibrations across Japan. 1,000 of these Yure Stations are distributed to Weathernews supporters, and installed in their home to create a network that provides data in real-time on shaking and quaking. The data collected is made available on a special area of Weathernews' website (http://weathernews.jp/yure/) where people can see finely detailed information on local vibrations. This data is supplemental to verified information used by "The Last 10-Seconds," an emergency earthquake report service started by Weathernews last year. The verified data is analyzed by considering the time, place and intensity of the vibrations in the event of a tremor or earthquake, and becomes the content for users of the service application. As an extension of the project, a database is planned for use in studying things like the effect of earthquakes on the higher levels of buildings, as well as the effect of vibrations from passing trains on buildings.
What is the Yure Station Sensor?
>The Yure Station was developed in-house by Weathernews to as a special sensor for measuring local movements like shaking and quaking. It connects to any computer with a USB port, and sends a data report to Weathernews every 30 seconds. Acceleration is measured by an internal sensor in the Yure Station that can distinguish between lateral and vertical movement. Additionally, when the Yure Station picks up movement, it responds with a bright blue LED lights fitted inside. The lights flash in a left-right pattern when movement is detected, letting the participating supporter know that it is working. This vibration data is transmitted to Weathernews' Global Center in Chiba, and displayed on the Yure Project website.
What is on the Yure Station website?
A map of 1,000 points all over Japan where Yure Stations are installed is displayed on a special map on the Yure Project website. Observation data from each Yure Station is available, so anyone can check the type of movement and intensity detected at each location. The site provides a visualization of the area and severity of earthquakes in Japan that can be read intuitively. Also, the epicenter of an earthquake and other large-scale phenomenon can be checked immediately with concentric circles displayed from data from Weathernews' emergency earthquake announcement service, The Last 10-Seconds.
Other useful information displayed on the site is a list of recent events displayed in chronological order that allows for checking past information. The vibration information from these various locations can also be used to check details of towns and cities displayed on the map of Japan. Clicking on the latest information from the locations listed in the index will bring up a graph of North-South, East-West and vertical movement from which you can see the extent of shaking/quaking over time. In addition, details of the type of construction used for the building in which the Yure Station is installed (wood, steel-reinforced concrete, etc.) is available. This makes it possible to consider their effect on the strength of the vibrations measured.


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Shen Yun Gives German Olympic Trainer New Perspective
COLOGNE, Germany—Ulla Koch, the trainer of the German women's gymnastics team, who was awarded the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Lifetime Achievement Award this January, and is said to be responsible for the Germans to qualify for the Olympic Games, the first time since 1992. On Feb. 12, 2020, Koch attended a performance of classical Chinese dance, the predecessor of gymnastics, witnessing Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Musical Dome Koln (Cologne).
The venue, Musical Dome Koln, is the largest entertainment venue in Cologne with its 1,700 seats. It has become a favorite entertainment center for the Cologne locals and visitors of the city, because of its extraordinary glass and concrete construction, and its prominent location directly facing the Rhine River promenade.
Immersed in the Performance
According to the Shen Yun website, "A Shen Yun performance features the world's foremost classically trained dancers, a unique orchestra blending East and West, and dazzling animated backdrops—together creating one spectacular performance."
Having been involved in gymnastics and other types of sports, Koch could not take her eyes off "the graceful and talented artists, especially the dancers."
It was amazing that "After the end of the show, I stood much straighter," she added. She no longer slouched but copied the posture of the performers.
"Given my background, I found the dance movements terrific." Her eyes were glued to the stage and she found it exhilarating to watch every movement.
Watching the show so closely she could discern "a connection between acrobatic, elegance and mobility–a marvelous combination of movements."
Eyes Glued to the Stage
The costumes bedazzled the eyes of the audience, including those of Koch, "The diversity of colors was amazing–I couldn't move my eyes away from the stage."
Just like so many others in the audience, Koch said, "I could let go of all stressful feelings. The show inspired me, and I know now what it means to be in peace with your surroundings."
Her parting thoughts were, "Shen Yun left with me the thought that we should hold onto tradition, and not be burdened by too many novelties, and too many changes. We should look at a human being as someone created by divinities. We should look for the best in every human being and safeguard it."
With reporting by NTD Television Heide B. Malhotra.
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Edgewater Park will serve as the hub of the 2018 and 2019 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships.
USA Triathlon's biggest event will be coming to Cleveland for two years, beginning in 2018.
And the hub will be an area David Gilbert, the president and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, says is one of Northeast Ohio's best showcases.
The USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships will be held Aug. 11 and 12, 2018, at Edgewater Park, the sports commission announced at a news conference on Wednesday, April 12. The event, which the sports commission estimates will have an economic impact of $6.5 million each year, will return to the area on Aug. 10 and 11, 2019.
The weekend of racing features an Olympic-distance triathlon — a 1,500-meter swim, a 40-kilometer bike ride and a 10K run — plus a sprint triathlon (750-meter swim, 20K bike ride and 5K run). The latter is open to the public, and the Olympic triathlon is strictly for qualifiers.
The swimming portion will take place at Edgewater Park. Organizers said the Olympic route isn't finalized, but the proposed course will start at Edgewater and take competitors through the Detroit Shoreway, downtown, St. Clair-Superior and University Circle neighborhoods.
The event is expected to bring more than 5,000 athletes to the area — USA Triathlon CEO Rob Urbach said the record is 5,715, but the goal for Cleveland will be higher — and 10,000-plus spectators.
Each competitor brings an average of 2.2 people with them, Urbach said, which could, depending on the number of out-of-town competitors, put the visitor count at well over 10,000.
"Also, they're going to be very, very hungry," the USA Triathlon CEO said.
The sports commission has been working to get the event to Cleveland for more than a year.
"Something like this doesn't happen by accident," Gilbert said. "USA Triathlon doesn't just throw a dart at a map and this is where it lands."
Urbach said "there were a number of cities throughout the country that were vying" for the event, and Cleveland was chosen because of the sports commission's pitch, in addition to the proposed surroundings for the event.
"It's a long, detailed journey to get here," Gilbert said.
The Cleveland Olympic triathlon will qualify top athletes to represent Team USA at the International Triathlon Union Age Group World Championships.


President Muhammadu Buhari has warned politicians to conduct their electioneering with decorum and avoid setting the county ablaze, PoliticsNGR has learned.
"We have no other country, let us not set it ablaze because of politics," he told supporters of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), top party officials and government functionaries, when he kicked off his campaign for re-election in 2019, with the launch of a "Campaign Manual/Next Level document" at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, yesterday.
Buhari said his biggest ambition is to overhaul the education sector.
He described corruption as an existential threat to Nigeria.
"Despite the gains we have made in closing the gates, we know that there is still much ground to cover to stop the systemic corruption. We are committed to deepening the work we started this first term such that the nation's assets and resources continue to be organised and utilised to do good for the common man.
"The next four years will be quite significant for our country. Nigeria is faced with a choice to keep building a new Nigeria – making a break from its tainted past, which favoured an opportunistic few.
Buhari also stated that his administration has delivered on its three campaign promises of fighting corruption, insecurity and revamping the economy.


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Philippines: Disaster Capitalism, Inc.
YEAR: 2018 | LENGTH: 1 part (26 minutes) | SOURCE: ALJAZEERA
Every year, millions of Filipinos face the devastation of superstorms, earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions.
When Typhoon Haiyan destroyed islands across the central Philippines in 2013, the government found a new way to rebuild shattered communities in a nation critics say is often plagued by slow bureaucracy.
Twenty of the country's biggest local corporations were given the task of leading the reconstruction efforts.
By investing in emergency response centres, education programmes and relief delivery, the private sector is now on the front line of recovery operations in one of the world's most disaster-prone nations.
But local activists say this corporate involvement has led to profits being put before people – described as disaster capitalism.
Ayala, one of the oldest and wealthiest Filipino business conglomerates, has attracted community anger on the island of Sicogon. After Typhoon Haiyan devastated their island, local residents allege Ayala used its position as a reconstruction partner to obstruct the delivery of aid and grab land. They also claim storm survivors are still being threatened with eviction so that Ayala can build multimillion-dollar ecotourism island resorts.
Ayala denies the claims.
One of the leading researchers of Filipino disaster capitalism, Rosario Bella Guzman, argues that for corporations, investment and infrastructure are the priority, not helping storm survivors."Private companies are making money out of the trauma or shock these people have after the disaster and they're really making a killing," she says.
101 East investigates the rise of disaster capitalism in the Philippines.
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