BLEACH 421 Spoiler: The Last Chapther end with Ichigo becomes Getsuga and reveals that he will lose his Shinigami powers as a result and then uses Mugetsu. So what happens next.. ? let's find answers on BLEACH ブリーチ ネタバレ 第421話 spoiler pics and summaries at MangaSpoiler.com. You can also read previous BLEACH 420 manga spoiler. And if you would like to discuss the spoilers or predictions, please leave a comment below.
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Having used Mugetsu, the bandages on Ichigo's face are coming off.
Aizen comes falling from the sky with his weird mask removed.
Ichigo: Is he going to regenerate again…!
Aizen's right eye is white, left eye is a hollow, and is turning into a hollow from the mouth. "The Hougyoku has deemed that I have no need for a zanpakutou!!
This is the end! Kurosaki Ichigo!!!
A light goes through Aizen from the hole in his chest?
Aizen: Urahara Kisuke…!! Is this your doing…!
Urahara: … That is a seal. If you were to fuse with the hougyoku, I thought it'd be practically impossible to kill you. So that's a new kidou I developed to seal you.
Aizen: Is that so. But what a pity. Look, even now, I am undergoing further evolution. As if such a level of kidou could seal me!!
Aizen: Wh… What is this… My power… The power I attained is… Disappearing…!!
Urahara: … That is the will of the hougyoku. The reason why the seal I cast then is activating after so long is because your power had grown weak.
The Hougyoku's saying it isn't recognising you as its master any more.
Aizen: Impossible… There's no way… There's no… There's no way….
Slowly reutrns to normal Aizen. Urahara Kisuke!!!! I despise you!! Why do you do nothing even though you have such intellect!! Why do you go along with such a thing!!
Urahara: Such a thing…? The spirit king, you mean…? … I see, you saw it, didn't you. When the spirit king is not around, the whole Soul Society will break apart.
The spirit king is the lynch pin. If we lose the lynch pin, it crumbles easily. That's the way the world is.
Aizen: That is a loser's logic!! A victor constantly speaks not of what the world is, but of the way the world SHOULD be!!!!
Cover pic is transformed Ichigo.
I forgot the names of the people on the spine pic. Neliel and the eyepatch mantis and part of Harribel's fraccion.
Even though he was hit by Mugetsu Aizen is still alive.
Then Urahara arrives on scene. He begins to invoke the kido he used from the time he fired hado in rapid succession against Aizen. Aizen's power has weakened.
Aizen's body begins to break apart.
BLEACH 421 Trivia: Despite various people commenting how Ichigo resembles Kaien Shiba in looks and personality, both Ganju and Kūkaku, Kaien's siblings, have yet to comment on that. In chapter 231, while Ichigo is donning his Hollow mask, he is shown in his regular shihakusho instead of his Bankai form.
The Arrancar ended with chapter 421.
A short arc will follow; after that, a much longer arc will begin.
MISTAKE: The Arrancar "Arc" ended with chapter 421.
Anyway, this means that the first chapter of the new short arc is going to be released this week.


Following the recent refurbishment of a number of meeting rooms, Farrer & Co was keen to consolidate an already established collection of fine art, and reorganise the collection into appropriate situations. Of utmost importance was the need to find works of art appropriate for a professional setting of this nature and that suited the style of the rooms.
One room was very bright with large windows and much natural light, modern commercial furnishings and crisp white plastered, painted walls. The other room, majestic and much more traditional - in keeping with the style of the original building - had very little natural light, and a wallpapered finish.
After several telephone conversations and e-mail exchanges, a meeting was arranged which involved viewing the rooms and assessing the requirements for each of the locations for which art work was required.
Brook Gallery produced a series of suggested schemes with full details of artist profiles together with framing and costing details.
From the document produced, with subsequent conversations by both phone and e-mail, the decision was made for two room schemes which were ultimately chosen.
Within the space of 3 weeks, Brook Gallery had the work beautifully framed in bespoke handmade frames and delivered to Farrer & Co ready to hang.


Oh, Hugh Jackman, let us count the ways we love you. For real. The Australian actor is known as one of the nicest, funniest, most generous guys in the business and we can't get enough of him. These are the 13 reasons Hugh Jackman is truly an international treasure.


Shippen Barn at Court Farm is inspired by the beautiful North Cornish beaches which lie only a few miles from its front door. With clean lines and a nautical theme, Shippen sleeps 5 and enjoys spectacular views over the surrounding countryside and coastline. Shippen has been sensitively renovated and refurbished using both traditional and contemporary styling and includes features such as exposed beams. After a day of sunbathing, building sandcastles, surfing or walking the stunning Cornish Coast Path, Shippen is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Shippen offers superb accommodation and a fantastic range of on-site facilities. With so much on offer, not even a rainy day will dampen your spirits when you stay here.
Ground floor: entrance hall leading to family bedroom with king-sized bed with window looking out to the swimming pool, single bed and flat-screen TV with the twin bedroom next door.
First floor: stairs leading to the open-plan living room area with funky red sofas, widescreen TV, coffee table, fully equipped kitchen/diner with lovely countryside views; family bathroom with over-bath shower.
Shippen Barn at Court Farm sleeps five, and is priced from £450 per week.
Sleeps five in two bedrooms.


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"Лос Анджелис Таймс" () е всекидневник, излизащ в Лос Анджелис, Калифорния, Съединените американски щати, който е разпространяван в Западните Съединени щати.

Има дневен тираж от 843 432 броя, което го прави 2-рия по тираж метрополен вестник в САЩ след "Ню Йорк Таймс". Печелил е 37 награди "Пулицър" към 2004 г.

Опитите на вестника да се бори с местните профсъюзи води до бомбения атентат от 1 октомври 1910 г., когато е взривена сградата на вестника. Загиват 21 души.

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Anne received her Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and is a state licensed acupuncturist. She is nationally certified in Acupuncture and Asian Bodywork Therapy by The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Anne has developed a unique style of treatment incorporating both Acupuncture and Asian Bodywork into one session. While focusing on the root cause of a condition, Anne also addresses the symptoms being presented at the time of visit. This approach helps to alleviate the immediate symptoms, while healing and restoring the body so that the effects of treatment last longer and the symptoms do not recur. Using an intuitive approach to healing, as well as time-tested protocols, Anne facilitates bringing the recipient's life force (Qi) into balance, helping to promote the body's natural ability to heal itself.
Herbs, the original form of medicine, are now being rediscovered for their invaluable benefits. The sophisticated science of Chinese Herbology has proven itself over thousands of years for a multitude of health conditions. Traditionally, Chinese Medicine has utilized acupuncture together with herbs for a more complete system of medicine, as these modalities are known to mutually benefit each other. The focus of herbs is to support the body's self-healing ability. Herbs nourish us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. For your convenience, we have available many traditional Chinese herbal formulas in our herbal pharmacy. We carry both teapill and tincture versions of patented formulas from Kan Herbal Co. and Plum Flower Brand.
Shiatsu is a therapeutic acupressure technique. Using various pressure and stretching techniques, this Japanese bodywork addresses the same energetic meridian system as acupuncture. By taking an abdominal (Hara) diagnosis, the practitioner is able to address the whole body while treating the symptoms being presented that day. This therapy is profoundly effective in treating a variety of physical and emotional complaints, while bringing relaxation, balance and more awareness to the recipient as a whole. Listening to the client's body and its response to treatment directs the practitioner through the session. In order to understand and work with the body's response to treatment, the practitioner must work in a very clear and meditative state. Shiatsu is administered through clothing without the use of oils or lotions, therefore when receiving shiatsu it is most beneficial to wear comfortable, light, cotton clothing.
Payment is due at time of visit.
We do not bill insurance. A receipt with diagnostic and treatment codes is available for you by request to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice or missed appointments are subject to charge at full price.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out New Patient Forms before your scheduled visit.
Available at Yoga Pearl, or call 503.525.9642 to purchase.


This property is located within walking distance of Positano which offers shops, bars, boutiques, and restaurants. There is public transportation nearby and it is not necessary to have a car which staying at this property.
This property is part of a larger gated estate which offers a communal swimming pool (open mid- May to mid-Oct) and a semi-private pebbled beach (accessed via approx. 200 steps). The apartment has a private terrace with stunning sea views, an al fresco dining area, and sitting area with lounge chairs. The apartments is located 200 meters from the main road, and is accessed via Roman steps and a downhill path.
There is a sitting/dining room with comfortable sofa, satellite TV and a French door opening onto the private terrace. There is a small kitchen with dishwasher. There is one bedroom with a King-size bed, sea view, and en-suite bathroom with tub and stall shower. There is also a bedroom with queen-bed (can be separated into two twin beds), en-suite bathroom with shower, and access to the terraced garden with sea view.
Please Note: Housekeeping is provided for two hours, twice a week.


Abstract—A technique for priority driven call scheduling for mobile networks is proposed in this paper. Some priority factors related to call acceptance and call rejection have been identified. A selection criterion for finding the best possible path among the different alternatives obtained through the proposed method has been discussed. Experimental results show the advantages of the proposed technique over existing ones.
Index Terms—Priority factors, call scheduling, call acceptance ratio (CAR), routing.
Parag Kumar Guha Thakurta is with the National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, India (e-mail: parag.nitdgp@ gmail.com).
Cite:Parag Kumar Guha Thakurta, "A New Priority Based Call Scheduling Technique in Mobile Networks," Journal of Advances in Computer Networks vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 38-41, 2015.


She Wants To Be Just Like Me….
My mom always said, shaking her finger like moms sometimes do, "I hope you have a daughter just like you one day"!!! Growing up I just wanted to be heard! And I pushed the boundaries, made up my own rules and did what I wanted. My poor mother. She's loved me and supported me my whole entire life, even when I wasn't always deserving. But I guess that's the beautiful thing about family. It means that you are part of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life, no matter what.
Fast forward to today and sure enough, I've got a daughter JUST. LIKE. ME. And right now I'm working over time to make sure I'm everything she needs. The other day we were finally baby proofing some cabinets the twins kept getting into. They were like little raptors!!! Just quietly watching Brian install the latches, and then running over every time to watch us open the doors. I can see them trying to figure out how the locks are working in the hopes that they'll one day be able to get in!!! And it reminds me so much of Savy. Just the way the twins were quietly watching Brian install the latches, I see Savy throughout the day, quietly watching me. When you think about it, it's a little overwhelming!!! As my kids are getting older though, I'm actually starting to see the influence I'm having on them. Their reactions to certain things, how they handle stress or what they say to themselves in the mirror. It's exactly what I say. What I do. How I handle the stress.
If Savy turned out to be JUST LIKE ME, would I be okay with it? What in my life do I need to change? How can I improve? Or how can I start making those good things I do every day even louder, and more noticeable so that she sees them?
I'm not doing everything right, that's for sure. But I will fight every day to make sure my priorities are in the right place, and that my actions reflect that. I'll try harder to give myself grace. To forgive myself! To be kinder and more generous with my time and words. Because honestly, look at that little face looking at me… how could you possibly give any less?
Do you have kids? Have you ever had one of them walk in on your while your doing your make up or cleaning up? Or maybe catch them spying on you as your cooking dinner?! Being a mother is a crazy job and we are for sure NEVER going to be perfect at it!!! But at least we can love them hard and just like my mom did, stay right next to them to be a beautiful example and friend when they need one!!
5 Ways To Be A Happy Mom.


Did you know that this whole lovely month of April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month? Well it is!
Lets take a moment to review what this means for you and your relationship with us, your dentist!
Oral cancer is a part of the category of head and neck cancers. Cancer cells can begin anywhere in your mouth, including the lips, tongue, saliva glands, nose and throat. Who better to partner with than your dentist to make sure you are maintaining a cancer-free mouth! At your hygiene visits you may recall the hygienist asking you to stick out your tongue as well as the neck massage you get. This is part of our oral cancer screening! All complimentary to you just for getting your teeth cleaned. This is another way we encourage overall wellness.
As your partner in dental health, we are here to help. Our doctors and hygienists are full of information to answer any questions you may have. We have a variety of resources to assist you with any concerns that may arise. In addition to our routine exams, we offer an in office test that we utilize to help determine if you do or do not have oral HPV. OralDNA HPV testing is a noninvasive swish test method of keeping this monitored. As is the case with any situation, early detection is always best. In the dental field we have seen an increase of cases of oral HPV in teens and young adults. Don't let age affect how you view susceptibility. Unfortunately you are never too old or too young.
Ever seen someone "vaping"? We bet you have! These prevalent e-cigarettes are yet another method that is linked to the cause of oral cancer. It is thought that the liquid part of the e-cigarette contains things that are not monitored. The FDA currently does not regulate these materials so there are no rules as to what can be in them. Here is one dental resource to view some statistics about e-cigarettes.
If you have any questions or comments, please post below! We are always happy to hear from you!


how to catch a raccoon? i said no, so he showed me a hollow log.
he said we put nails around the edge about an inch apart and tin foil inside.
put his fist in and grab the shinny object.
but then he cant get his hand out with the object.
the ONLY way he can be FREE is if he lets go.
The dunya(material world), our passions and desires are the "shinny object." We can not be free unless we LET GO of our attachments. On a moor subtle inner level our mental concepts, false pride, arrogance and illusions of an individual "i" separate from Allah are ALL "shinny objects" that we must let go to be FREE. We all suffer from ignorance of reality as it is, mistaking a rope for a snake. We trap ourselves with our many attachments. We worship false idols/images of God that we created with our own minds. ALL we have to do is LET GO and Be Free.
Yesterday eye lived bewildered, in illusion. But now eye am AWAKE. Flawless and serene, beyond the world. From my consciousness the body and the world arise. All things are mine/mind, or no-thing is. Now eye have LET GO of desires, body and world. Eye see the Infinite Self. La ee la ha Ill Allah – Allah is the Only Reality!
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MOCK DRAFT WATCH: Early predictions split for Lions' two first rounders
Dane Brugler, The Athletic:
Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon (No. 6)
Why: After (Will) Anderson and (Jalen) Carter, there is a clear drop-off to the next tier of non-quarterback prospects in this class. Christian Gonzalez flashed enough at Colorado to earn the No. 9 spot on my summer Top 50 board, and he lived up to that hype in his one season at Oregon. With his speed/length athletic profile and the Lions' need at cornerback, Gonzalez (the brother-in-law of former Lions' backup quarterback David Blough) should be on Detroit's short list for its first of two Round 1 picks.
Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida (No. 15 after trading up with Green Bay)
Why: In last year's first round, the Lions made a major trade with a division foe to move up for a high-upside offensive star (Jameson Williams). They could do it again this year and invest in their future at the quarterback position. Thanks to his size, athleticism and arm, Anthony Richardson is a total freak show with a high ceiling, but he's still figuring out how to be a consistent passer. Jared Goff's presence would let Detroit develop Richardson at his own pace.
Isaiah Foskey, Edge, Notre Dame (No. 55)
Brugler's full mock
Jordan Reid, ESPN:
Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson (No. 6)
Why: The defensive front has promising young playmakers in Aidan Hutchinson, Alim McNeill and James Houston, but adding Bresee would give the Lions a stout run defender up the middle. He would fit into Detroit's scheme right away as a 1- or 3-technique, and I already see a pro-ready arsenal of pass-rush moves to complement his heavy hands against the run.
Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas (No. 18)
Why: The D'Andre Swift-Jamaal Williams duo has been exciting this season, but it's possible neither running back is in the team's long-term plans. Robinson would be a significant upgrade after rushing for 1,580 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2022. His contact balance and short-area quickness are superb, but he also has dependable hands and can be deployed as a receiver from many alignments.
Reid's full mock
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus:
Why: The Lions need to keep investing in a defense that is one of the NFL's youngest. They've already found a pair of edge rushers in Aidan Hutchinson and James Houston, and now they form an exciting defensive tackle duo with Bresee sliding into the three-technique role with Alim McNeill at nose. Bresee came back from a torn ACL to earn a career-high 82.0 pass-rushing grade in 2022.
Why: The Lions have one of the best offensive lines in the NFL and it could be intact for quite a while. At that point, it could make sense to put an elite talent like Robinson behind it and give opposing defensive coordinators nightmares. Robinson set the PFF college single-season record with 104 broken tackles this past season.
Renner's full mock
10 QUESTIONS WITH TWENTYMAN: Which free agents should Lions bring back?
Ben Johnson returning as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator
2022 position breakdown: Wide receivers
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports:
Myles Murphy, DL, Clemson (No. 6)
Why: Murphy won't be 21 until next spring and while we'd like to see him play with more consistency ... he won't be 21 until next spring. On top of that, when he's on, he's hard to stop, which makes him such an interesting prospect.
Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon (No. 18)
Why: Gonzalez, a Colorado transfer, is a big-time athlete who is still growing into the position. He has the size, strength and speed to line up against NFL wide receivers; he just needs to improve in run support.
Wilson's full mock
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports:
Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois (No. 6)
Why: Witherspoon looks like a supreme athlete, and his 2022 film was squeaky clean. He could ascend to the first cornerback off the board in this class.
Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame (No. 18)
Why: Given the T.J. Hockenson trade, the Lions have a clear need at tight end. Mayer isn't a freaky athlete but checks many boxes in terms of on-field skill.
Trapasso's full mock
Kyle Stackpole, CBS Sports:
Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia (No. 6)
Why: The Lions' defense played much better the second half of the season, but it still needs more upgrades if it's going to become a consistent contender in the NFC North. Kelee Ringo's size, length and speed overshadow his lackluster interception total (four the past two seasons), although he did combine for 15 pass breakups in that span.
Bryan Bresee, DL, Clemson (No. 18)
Why: The No. 1 high school player in the country a few years ago didn't have his best season in 2022, but the Clemson product still has everything you want in a formidable interior disruptor. Having Bryan Bresee and Aidan Hutchinson along the line will alleviate pressure on the second two levels of the defense.
Stackpoles's full mock
Best Detroit Lions photos of 2022 season
View the best photos of the 2022 season as chosen by Detroit Lions team photographer Jeff Nguyen.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) sacked by Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during a NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Green Bay, WI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs (39), Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) during a NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday, December 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11), Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84), Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during a NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark (4) during a NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 11, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark (4) celebrating with fans after a touchdown during a NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 11, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) giving his mother the ball after scoring a touchdown during a NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday, December 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during a NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday, December 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) during a NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker (21) during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) during a NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 11, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during a NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, November 20, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, December 4, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during a NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Green Bay, WI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions quarterback Nate Sudfeld (10), Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55), Detroit Lions defensive lineman Austin Bryant (2), Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16), Detroit Lions defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (96), Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell (58), Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) during a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, December 4, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell during a NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) with Fans during a NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 11, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tight end James Mitchell (82) during a NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday, December 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, December 4, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Chris Board (49), Detroit Lions long snapper Scott Daly (47), Detroit Lions linebacker Josh Woods (51) during a NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) during a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, December 4, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16), Detroit Lions defensive lineman Austin Bryant (2), Detroit Lions defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (96), Detroit Lions linebacker Josh Woods (51) during a NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) with fans during a NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs Coach Duce Staley during a NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, December 4, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark (4) during a NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill (54) during a NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, November 20, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker (68) during a NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) during a NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in Chicago, IL. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson during a NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in Chicago, IL. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16), Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11), Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during a NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday, December 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during a NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in Chicago, IL. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) with fans during a NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in Chicago, IL. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77), Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika (74), Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) during a NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, November 20, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during a NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 6, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions cornerback Will Harris (25), Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84), Detroit Lions defensive lineman Charles Harris (53), Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70), during a NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 6, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97), Detroit Lions defensive lineman Michael Brockers (90) during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Touchdown celebration with Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84), Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), Detroit Lions tight end James Mitchell (82), Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16), Detroit Lions center Evan Brown (63), Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77), Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker (68), Detroit Lions guard Jonah Jackson (73), Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) during a NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 6, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell during a NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 6, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (1) during a NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, October 30, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 23, 2022 in Arlington, TX. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley (17), Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox (3) during a NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday, December 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Josh Woods (51), Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) during a NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 2, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during a NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, October 30, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions long snapper Scott Daly (47) during a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, October 23, 2022 in Arlington, TX. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during a NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32), Detroit Lions Assistant Special Teams Coach Jett Modkins\, Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30), Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11), Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (46) during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) during a NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 2, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59), Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97), Detroit Lions cornerback Will Harris (25), Detroit Lions defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (96) during a NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Green Bay, WI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) during a NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions WCF minority coaching assistant Shaun Dion Hamilton during a NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Green Bay, WI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) during a NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions safety C.J. Moore (38) during a NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 11, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Charles Harris (53) during a NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) during a NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Green Bay, WI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Romeo Okwara (95) during a NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Green Bay, WI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during a NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions cornerback Will Harris (25) during a NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30), Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) with fans during a NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) celebrating a touchdown with Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) during a NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports:
Why: Murphy is the next best prospect on the board unless Detroit is going to take a running back this early. Aidan Hutchinson and Murphy are a physical tandem for many years.
Why: Detroit has now devoted both of its first-round picks to the defensive side of the ball. The Lions have sunk a significant amount of resources into the unit over a two-year period.
Edwards' full mock
Charles McDonald, Yahoo:
Bryce Young, QB, Alabama (No. 6)
Why: Jared Goff has performed well enough as the Lions' quarterback, but they need a smidge more to really put them among the NFL's elite. Bryce Young is small for quarterback prospect, but he has all the skills that teams look for in their franchise quarterback.
Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State (No. 18)
Why: The Lions got their quarterback, and luckily, a strong supporting cast to buoy a young QB. Now they can turn their attention to a defense that was among the worst in the league by adding Porter at cornerback.
McDonald's full mock
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News:
Why: The Lions got some improved play from 2020 first-rounder Jeff Okudah in coverage but struggled to find other answers on the perimeter. Ringo has the mentality they need as he translates his size well into physical, aggressive play.
Tyree Wilson, Edge, Texas Tech (No. 18)
Why: The Lions could use a rangy bookend for 2022 No. 2 overall pick Aidan Hutchinson. Wilson is explosive and versatile for his size, capable of playing multiple impact positions along a front seven.
Iyer's full mock
Charlie Campbell, Walter Football:
Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas (No. 6)
Why: Under general manager Brad Holmes, the Lions have taken elite talents and not reached for need. Hence, I could see them taking the best player in the 2023 NFL Draft, like Robinson ... Robinson is a running back who has the potential to become a Lions legend who reminds their fanbase of the Barry Sanders days.
Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois (No. 18)
Why: Cornerback is the biggest need on Detroit's roster. The Lions should add two or three starting-caliber corners via free agency and the 2023 NFL Draft. Witherspoon recorded 40 tackles, three interceptions and 14 passes defended in 2022. The 5-foot-11, 183-pounder impressed preseason evaluators thanks to having serious speed to go along with adequate size.
Campbell's full mock
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today
Why: If the Lions stay the course behind center, Bresee is a sensible option as a force in the middle who can amplify the havoc created by standout rookie Aidan Hutchinson.
Why: Detroit has a strong opportunity to keep its defensive youth movement rolling, but top talent at cornerback is sorely lacking. The Lions should have several potential answers in the first round, and the 6-2, 200-pound Gonzalez proved with four interceptions this season that he's more than just an impressive package of size and speed.
Middlehurst-Schwartz's full mock
Luke Easterling, Draftwire:
Bryan Bresee, DL, Clemson (No. 6)
Why: If the Lions don't want to spend this pick on a future franchise quarterback like Anthony Ricardson, I'm betting they'd prefer to move down a few spots with a team that does. If they can't, Bresee would make the most sense in terms of matching their biggest needs with the best value available on the board.
Why: The run on top corners continues, as the Lions grab an upgrade on the outside with Gonzalez, who has everything from ideal size and length to a knack for making big plays when the ball gets near him.
Easterling's full mock

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Home / Politics / Policy / Govt panel nod to link Damanganga, Wagh and Pinjal
Govt panel nod to link Damanganga, Wagh and Pinjal
A file photo of Union minister Uma Bharti. Photo: HT
2 min read . Updated: 12 Jan 2015, 12:30 AM IST Makarand Gadgil
Under the Rs14,500 crore plan, excess water from the Damanganga river will be divertedto meet Mumbai's needs
Mumbai: A special committee on the interlinking of rivers, headed by Union water resources minister Uma Bharti, has approved a ₹ 14,500 crore project to connect the Damanganga, Wagh and Pinjal rivers. Under the project, excess water from Damanganga will be diverted to Pinjal and will be used to cater to the increasing needs of Mumbai.
Confirming the development, Maharashtra irrigation minister Girish Mahajan said, "After the completion of the project, 23 TMC (thousand million cu. m) of water will become available which will be enough to take care of Mumbai's needs up to 2050."
"We hope to start work on the project by the end of the year," Mahajan said, adding that a detailed project report (DPR) is ready and the project has the central government's nod.
Mumbai's current demand for water is 3,350 million litres per day (mld) and is expected to rise to 4,200 mld by 2020.
The project involves constructing three dams and two tunnels. The first dam will be built at Bhugad in Peth tehsil of Nashik district on the Damanganga, the second on the Wagh river in Palghar district's Jawhar tehsil at Khargi Hill, and the third on Pinjal on the border of Jawhar and Mokhada tehsils of Plaghar district.
Excess water from the Bhugad dam will first be diverted to the dam at Khargi Hill through an 18-km tunnel. This phase of the project is expected to cost around ₹ 3,500 crore. In the second phase, excess water from the Khargi Hill dam will be transferred through a 25-km tunnel to the dam on the Pinjal river. From there, water will be supplied to Mumbai through a pipeline. The cost of the second phase is expected at around ₹ 11,000 crore.
While the cost of the first phase will be borne by the central and state governments in a 90:10 ratio, that of the second phase will be borne entirely by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM).
Nearly 3,500 hectares of land, including 987 hectares from the Kaparda tehsil of Gujarat's Valsad district, will be submerged due to the project.
Campaigners for environmental protection and equitable water distribution raised concerns over the need for such a large investment in an infrastructure project which they say will have a long-term impact on the ecology of northern Maharashtra and the Konkan coast, which is part of the Western Ghats and declared a world heritage site by the UN.
"This project...will displace around 10,000 tribals. We demand the project should not be allowed to go ahead without a proper environmental impact assessment (EIA) study and public hearings. The proper EIA will make our policymakers realize the environmental cost of this project," said Parinita Dandekar, associate coordinator with South Asia Network on Dams, River and People.


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The way follows easy the pipe until a small lake. From there rightside up in 1:30 hours to Campo Roca at 5150m (no rocks there, when we were there only a lot of snow). From there in the early morning the track leads up a glacier in about 1:30 to the so called Campo Argentino (nobody seems to camp there) at the beginning of a great glacier bassin beyond the south face. From there its going up to the end of the bassin, climbing rightside up to the ridge crossing the bergschrund over an about 40m high 50° steep icewall.
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James Brown's Passing
By grnarrow | December 25, 2006 - 2:56 pm | the MisterG-laneous
n 1986, he was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And rap stars of recent years overwhelmingly have borrowed his lyrics with a digital technique called sampling. His work has been replayed by the Fat Boys, Ice-T, Public Enemy and a host of other rappers. "The music out there is only as good as my last record," Brown joked in a 1989 interview with Rolling Stone magazine."Disco is James Brown, hip-hop is James Brown, rap is James Brown; you know what I'm saying? You hear all the rappers, 90 percent of their music is me," he told the AP in 2003.
Born in poverty in Barnwell, South Carolina, in 1933, he was abandoned as a 4-year-old to the care of relatives and friends and grew up on the streets of Augusta, Georgia, in an "ill-repute area," as he once called it. There he learned to wheel and deal.
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Le jeu a été élu jeu vidéo de rôle de l'année par le magazine Computer Gaming World en 1990.

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In the Angola–Cuba Declaration of 1984, signed 19 March 1984 in Havana by president José Eduardo dos Santos of Angola and Fidel Castro, premier of Cuba, the two countries agreed to the withdrawal of Cuban forces from Angola after the withdrawal of South African troops from Angola and Namibia, and after UN-Security Council resolution 435 on Namibian independence was strictly applied.

Soon after getting independence from Portugal in 1975, civil war was fought among the three leading groups in Angola. Angola's three main guerrilla groups agreed to establish a transitional government in January 1975. Within two months, however, the FNLA, MPLA and UNITA had started fighting each other and the country began splitting into zones controlled by rival armed political groups.

The MPLA gained control of the capital Luanda and much of the rest of the country. With the support of the United States, Zaïre and South Africa intervened militarily in favour of the FNLA and UNITA with the intention of taking Luanda before the declaration of independence. In response, Cuba intervened in favor of the MPLA, which became a flash point for the Cold War. With Cuban support, the MPLA held Luanda and declared independence on 11 November 1975, with Agostinho Neto becoming the first president, though the civil war continued. José Eduardo dos Santos became the first elected President of Angola from the MPLA-LT and continued to get the support of Cuba.

Background

Angola was a colony of Portugal for more than 400 years from the 15th century. The demand for independence in Angola picked up momentum during the early 1950s. The Portuguese régime, refused to accede to the demands for independence, provoking an armed conflict that started in 1961 when freedom fighters attacked both white and black civilians in cross-border operations in northeastern Angola, which was called the Colonial War. The principal protagonists included the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), founded in 1956, the National Front for the Liberation of Angola (FNLA), which appeared in 1961, and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), founded in 1966. After many years of conflict that weakened all of the insurgent parties, Angola gained its independence on 11 November 1975, after the 1974 coup d'état in Lisbon, Portugal, which overthrew the Portuguese régime headed by Marcelo Caetano.

Portugal's new revolutionary leaders began in 1974 a process of political change at home and accepted independence for its former colonies abroad. In Angola a fight for dominance broke out immediately between the three nationalist movements. The events prompted a mass exodus of Portuguese citizens, creating up to 300 000 destitute Portuguese refugees—the retornados. The new Portuguese government tried to mediate an understanding between the three competing movements, which was initially agreed by the movements, but later disagreed. After it gained independence in November 1975, Angola experienced a devastating civil war which lasted several decades. It claimed millions of lives and produced many refugees; it didn't end until 2002.

Following negotiations held in Portugal, itself experiencing severe social and political turmoil and uncertainty due to the April 1974 revolution, Angola's three main guerrilla groups agreed to establish a transitional government in January 1975. Within two months, however, the FNLA, MPLA and UNITA had started fighting each other and the country began splitting into zones controlled by rival armed political groups. The MPLA gained control of the capital Luanda and much of the rest of the country. With the support of the United States, Zaïre and South Africa intervened militarily in favour of the FNLA and UNITA with the intention of taking Luanda before the declaration of independence. In response, Cuba intervened in favor of the MPLA, which became a flash point for the Cold War. With Cuban support, the MPLA held Luanda and declared independence on 11 November 1975, with Agostinho Neto becoming the first president, though the civil war continued. At this time, most of the half-million Portuguese who lived in Angola – and who had accounted for the majority of the skilled workers in public administration, agriculture, industries and trade – fled the country, leaving its once prosperous and growing economy in a state of bankruptcy.

Cuban intervention in Angola
Cuban intervention in Angola is believed to have started during the 1960s, but the actual deployment of troops started only by 1975 when Angola got independence from Portugal. Experts see ideological confluence between Cuba and MLPA of Angola and also the common Portuguese roots. Cuba had been supportive to Angola in resisting a series of attacks by the combined forces of South Africa and their sponsored guerillas UNITA over the oil reserves in Cabinda coast. United States were trying to broker peace by seeking systematic withdrawal of troops of Cuba from the region with the simultaneous reduction of troops by South Africa. The neutrality of US was questioned after it started supporting UNITA. President José Eduardo Dos Santos of Angola resisted pressure from United Nations for the withdrawal of troops of Cuba quoting South African attacks in Angola from 1981-85. Angola also received support in terms of teaching, construction workers and doctors, the gap left on account of migration of Whites from the nation soon after the independence. Cuban soldiers allegedly received greater acclaim in the home country and were proud to be part of the troops to Angola. There were also allegations that Cuban soldiers contracted AIDS while at Angola, but it was strongly denied.

Declaration
The declaration was a confirmation of a joint declaration by the two governments made 4 February 1982. The declaration reaffirmed that Angola and Cuba "will resume, by their own decision and in exercise of their sovereignty, the execution of the gradual withdrawal of the Cuban internationalist military contingent as soon as the following requisites are fulfilled;
 1. The unilateral withdrawal of the racist South African troops from Angolan territory.
 2. The strict application of Resolution 435-78 of the UN Security Council, the accession of Namibia to its true independence, and the total withdrawal of the South African troops that are illegally occupying that country.
 3. An end to any act of direct aggression or threat of aggression against the Republic of Angola on the part of South Africa, the United States of America, and their allies." The declaration also demanded an end to the support of UNITA (National Union for the Total Independence of Angola), and other organizations by South Africa, the United States, and their allies. The declaration was signed by José Eduardo dos Santos, the President of Angola during his visit of Cuba with the Cuban chief Fidel Castro. Santos gave a statement that "The Governments of Cuba and Angola reiterate that they shall restart, on their own decision and exercising their sovereignty, the implementation of the gradual withdrawal as soon as the conditions are met."

See also
 Alvor Accords
 Angolan Civil War
 Bicesse Accords
 Cuban intervention in Angola
 Nakuru Agreement

References

1984 in Angola
1984 in Cuba
Treaties of Cuba
Treaties of the People's Republic of Angola
Treaties concluded in 1984
Angola–South Africa relations
Angola–Cuba military relations
South African Border War
March 1984 events in Africa
March 1984 events in North America


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Looking for a shooter, plain and simple?: Tengen's arcade hit Grindstormer has made its way to the Genesis. The rule of the game is simple: Blast or be blasted. While you pilot a spaceship through six increasingly difficult levels, hostile forces fire on you from the air and the ground. Beat an enemy to the attack, and its scorched remains leave a satisfying scar on the alien terrain below. Power-ups along the way soup up your aircraft — if you can snag them before an alien missile or tank blasts you to oblivion. Our advice: stay put and wait for the power-ups to float to you. In fact, don't even bother to search out your enemies. Just hang back at the bottom of the screen and fire nonstop.
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Volvo Cars invests in chidren's ride sharing service Zum
by Autocar Pro News Desk , 04 Mar 2019
L-R: Ritu Narayan, founder & CEO at Zūm and Zaki Fasihuddin, CEO of the Volvo Cars Tech Fund
Volvo Cars, through its venture capital investment arm Volvo Cars Tech Fund has acquired a stake in Zum, a fast-growing on-demand ride sharing service for children.
Established since 2015, Zum, a California-based company provides a trusted network of vetted drivers that allows parents and schools to schedule transport for school commutes, after-school events and other activities. It also provides the option of adding child care before or after a ride as needed. By doing so it helps busy parents solve the daily life puzzle in a safe and trusted way.
Zum claims that drivers are vetted through a strict three-step process. They need to be able to prove they have a clean driving record and previous child care experience. Each driver is also subjected to a driving test and multiple background checks. Finally, each driver needs to present their car and pass a thorough 22-point vehicle inspection.
Zūm applies advanced routing algorithms and machine learning to create the most efficient routes possible and to match drivers with rides. A mobile app and online dashboard allow both parents and schools to follow and track their kids' journeys in real-time as they are being driven.
Because of the predictable nature of the business as well as Zum's lean and efficient business model based on smart algorithms and machine learning technology, it is a credible competitor to existing school bus operators and increases choice for parents and school districts.
Zūm currently has thousands of certified drivers in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and other urban areas in California that together serve 80 per cent of the state's population. Volvo Cars' investment comes as a part of a funding round by Zūm, with which it aims to expand its business into other US states and continue developing its technology.
The customer group targeted by Zūm, families with children, significantly overlaps with Volvo Cars' own customer base. While no decisions have been taken, Volvo Cars sees a potential for collaboration with Zūm. Possible areas of collaboration include adding Zūm to the digital consumer services offered as part of its 'Care by Volvo' premium subscription service, as well as the deployment of Volvos as part of Zūm's fleet.
"Parents lead busy lives and we all understand the challenge of solving the daily life puzzle," says Zaki Fasihuddin, CEO of the Volvo Cars Tech Fund. "So we like what we see in Zūm: they offer a trusted and safe service that gives parents comfort that their kids are in good hands. Add to that their innovative technology, and it is easy to see why they are a good fit for our portfolio of investments."
The Volvo Cars Tech Fund was launched last year and aims to invest in high-potential technology start-ups around the globe. It focuses its investments on strategic technology trends transforming the auto industry, such as artificial intelligence, electrification, autonomous driving and digital mobility services.
Last year, the Volvo Cars Tech Fund announced its first investment - in Luminar Technologies, a leading start-up in the development of advanced sensor technology for use in autonomous vehicles, with whom Volvo Cars collaborate on the development of LiDAR sensing technology.
Since that first investment, the Tech Fund has also invested in electric car charging firm Freewire as well as in Forciot, a Finnish firm that develops connected, printable and stretchable electronics.
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Eight new cyber threats detected every second; organizational compliance failure is the main reason behind this surge. Compliance transcends geographical boundaries; companies find themselves cornered by rising security threats, and increasingly complex laws. Most data is on the Cloud, and most of it is highly sensitive as well as unstructured data.
Data security has been the top priority for policymakers in the new digital age as stronger laws are now being enforced to ensure security to private data. Data privacy is serious business, and it is the single most important compliance requirement for companies in the wake of increasing cyber security attacks and data theft. Eight new cyber threats are being detected every second, warns McAfee in its latest report, and blames organizational compliance failure as the main reason behind this surge. Most data is on the Cloud, and with a majority of data being both highly sensitive as well as unstructured data. In such a context, compliance transcends geographical boundaries as companies are finding themselves at the centre of a storm surrounded by rising security threats, and increasingly complex and stricter laws.
All data security actions are centred around the user, whose private information, be it financial or otherwise, is sacrosanct, and must be shielded from unauthorized and malicious access attempts. All consumers expect digital transactions to be both instant and private at once, and do not tolerate any unauthorized spill overs or 'accidental' exposure of their data to anyone outside the intended circles.
As companies rally to meet customer expectations amid stiff competition, regulators are keenly watching if all processes are truly compliant to the all prevalent security laws. Therefore, the proliferation of social network advertising and new services can never be at the expense of companies losing sight of privacy compliance. While the right technology increases privacy, companies are also obliged to inform customers about the various pros and cons of such technologies. Are they doing enough, and what are the actual requirements? Let us find out.
Companies cannot pick and choose data to secure, and it includes the huge amounts of unstructured data too. Unstructured data is data that does not fall under defined data models (such as excel sheets), and that includes the vast troves of social media data as well. Though unstructured data accounts for 80 percent of any organization's data, it is also the least controlled and the most fluid. There are hardly any viable security perimeters to protect unstructured data, which is expected to grow to 93 percent of all data in the world by 2022, according to IDG. Securing the sheer volume of unstructured data is challenging, and is crucial for financial success of companies.
One way to address complete security to unstructured data is by protecting all data by default, unless specifically opted out of. Assuming that all data is at risk from both internal and external sources is a great way of looking at it. In a world that is increasingly storing its data on the Cloud, companies should comply with all the stringent regulations that are in place for the particular industry that they operate in, such as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) for financial institutions, Payment Card Industry's Data Security Standard (PCI DDS) or the upcoming EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that will come to force in May. The mounting challenge for companies is to imbibe all the right methods without hindering user experience.
One of the first avenues that come under the data privacy radar is Cloud. Companies are moving more sensitive data to the Cloud, which clearly brings all of Cloud management under the ambit of security laws. The GDPR applies for not just all data stored in European soil, but also all data that belongs to Europeans on Cloud, anywhere it is hosted. Though cloud has the advantage of having security layers embedded in the data layer itself, many organizations do not fully understand the security responsibilities they face as they opt for public Cloud, private Cloud or an on premise environment.
To avoid any risk to Cloud data, organizations should double check configurations, patch their servers up to date, and restrict exposure to the Internet. Companies should also restrict access by notching up security encryptions, and ensure that the management knows and keeps constant track of what data is on public Cloud, private Cloud or are hosted on premise.
The human is most often the weakest element in any cyber security practice. Most data security lapses are directly linked to human behaviour, owing to a lack of awareness. A Gartner study of cloud adoption in 2015 revealed that 80 percent of all data leaks in the Cloud are due to incorrect information, account management and other mistakes by IT departments, and not due to vulnerabilities inherent in the Cloud provider.
Threats are therefore not always from hackers outside the organization, and many are internally triggered. Employee inadvertent misuse of data causes 36 percent of all data breaches, say a Forrester report. Cybersecurity is therefore much more than securing access to applications and data, and reacting to the ever-increasing threats. It is about enforcing strong controls of data integrity, stopping data loss, and ensuring availability of data in the most secure manner for businesses to function. Rather than complying for the sake of it, or to avoid hefty fines, companies should proactively work to understand and applying new data security measures whenever brought into force, and train their human resources to stay on top.


As is well known, there is a teacher shortage, 2 million by 2010. Teachers have always been held accountable for a wide variety of students, nothing new. However, today, teachers are increasingly being asked to work with a wider more diverse population of children with various IDEA exceptionalities. They are required to know more and more about different racial, ethnic, minority groups. Some may say, "that is the nature of the beast". Think about the issue and the on-going responsibility placed on the "backbone of our nation"i.e., the classroom teachers in America 's schools and the staff developers in every school district. Why are new graduates from our universities consistently having to learn more strategies for classroom mgt., teaching content, keeping students engaged in learning, and the list goes on for retooling the graduates. Would that they could arrive for the job in school districts ready to make a difference for the clients. A long-standing mystery. Could there be a definite disconnect between what is taught in university programs and what is needed to be successful in our schools?
So, the authors here, however opinionated we may be,( we think we are right) have decided that there must be TRUTH in teacher advertising. ( We can also ignore the infinitely small probability that we are wrong ). Education programs in our university systems need to prepare teachers for the types of students that they may encounter, and school systems where they will reside, but the TRUTH of the matter is this; teachers are going to need to continually be in-serviced, receive on going continuing education, and be constantly re-tooled to work with an increasingly diverse populations. So where shall we point the everlasting "finger"? Maybe toward the mirror as we gaze as "experienced"educators and ask the question, "where does it end and how will we get there" and who is minding the store? One answer , rather one speculation, "you can't teach, what you don't know, about places you ain't never been,"! putting it quite bluntly! And in a silly word or two, if the shoe fits, wear it?
The TRUTH is this, and we all know and recognize the truth. Teaching is different in the year 2006 than in 1986. However,"Big WHOOP"! Teachers are learners. That is it! Teaching today involves awareness of technology as a teaching tool, sensitivity to diverse groups, and a certain amount of expertise in working with computers, the Internet and dealing with students who may be on Stelazine, Taractan, Haldol, Dilantin, Librium, and Concerta. and some. no, most all, who are bored beyond what they can endure, and that is a real problem, one that we could possibly solve, given the ears of those who make the "big decisions", whatever that might entail. Boredom must not be tolerated in any American classroom. Teachers should be required to find interesting things to do in the classroom everyday..not just every now and then! Great teachers know this and likewise follow their ideology: "every child will learn in my classroom and it will be meaningful, interesting with a ring of "come back tomorrow, this class will be even better than today"!!
" Life Long Listening Learners Only Need Apply " (adding to the acronyms) should be the phrase that school systems use to advertise for teaching and learning in their school district.
Further it should read as follows: Prospective teachers,in order to survive, must be aware that various federal, state and other legislative mandates will be changing the way in which teaching will be done every year from now until the year 2010 and beyond. Add to that, "are you willing to continue the following steps" i.e…1) just keeping on learning, 2)listening, 3) trying, 4)helping, 4)watching, 5)knowing, 6)searching, 7)gathering, 8)standing, 9)walking 10)talking 11)teaching, 12) reteaching, 13)listening, lastly,14)hoping, while planning to find another district where it might be just easier to teach. Please know that teacher turnover cost millions of dollars every year and the job of school leadership is not easy.
Along with LLLLONA , (see above for definition) application process, 15) as a teacher you must be able to tolerate the STRESS of the district beauracy, of 16) on-going legislation from Washington, oh , and by the way, it will be dictated by politicians that have never set foot in a classroom. 17) Must be able to deal with absent parents who do not foster encourage, mentor or nurture learning in the home environment, either through their own inadequate education, or perhaps they are working 2- 3 part-time jobs. Some may even be overbearing in their approach with the teacher. Some may even feel like they are trying to assist their child, who may be failing or may need special services; many times help is very hard to get. If you can tolerate all of this and still ensure there is NO Child Left Behind, WE WANT YOU !!
While learning and teaching has evolved at a breakneck pace, the idea that every year we need to get more and more programs which weigh down the novice as well as the experienced educators is pure folly. Perhaps we could look at what really good teachers said they do for next day in class. An astounding revelation; simply stated, they find interesting things to do with students that will keep them engaged with the stated objectives for their classes as well as the state and their district. Unfortunately, most districts have "program-itis, which calls for new and "better" jargon, more papers, more Teacher Editions, but most of all, more money and millions for the national vendors working the beat for the next big NCLB/A Nation at Risk, and on and on.
All teachers must know and understand the complexities of the real world of work involved in shaping the lives of America 's children and youth. This craft requires the most mature of adults. Individuals that know the importance of building relationships with children and adolescents, who realize the challenging responsibility that comes with teaching a captive audience. Simply put, "student teaching won't get it, because student teaching is like "cooking in your mother-in-laws kitchen". Everything is in place, and the spices must be returned to their appropriate place. We could use more innovative programs that require full time teaching to learn, without "practicing on the clients". To use the over-used and over-stated phrase, "what teachers should know and be able to do" must be acquired prior to teaching kids. And there are such programs in place, not enough however.By the same token, school systems cannot predict what will transpire ten years hence. But based on the most recent changes and No Child Left Behind, we can anticipate some major pendulum swings.
Be Honest. Discuss your students, discuss the resources that teachers have, and discuss the turnover rate in your district and be selective in who you hire.
Be Up-Front- Talk about the morale at the current time and your guesses, hunches and beliefs for the future.
Be Sincere- School systems want and need teachers and hiring officials should reflect this. But also indicate that teachers are expected to coach, do the school newspaper, sponsor the cheerleaders, be assistant track coaches, help with the chess time, and the school year book, just the hem of the list.
Stay honest!. Applicants at Columbine High School in Littleton Colorado , may know what transpired there a few years back. But there may have been incidents in Idaho , or California or other states in the Union . Should applicants be aware of these things? We will leave this to the reader to decide, remembering always, our prisons are full of Kinder Kids…someone perhaps could have said a kind word, somewhere,sometime,even changed the direction of a child even if the "parents appeared to have little or no interested". IT ONLY TAKES ONE TEACHER, ONE TEACHER WITH THE RIGHT STUFF, TO CHANGE THE LIFE OF A CHILD !
And 5 th ,no hiring official can take the fifth amendment!
Be Realistic- No hiring official can predict what will occur over the next 5, 10 or 15 years. During the Reagan administration, no one could have predicted that " A Nation At Risk " might evolve into No Child Left Behind. One should not be optimistic, nor pessimistic, but realistic.
Be Up Front- Often teachers are hired at the last minute (I know I was.and not once but twice) and hiring officials need to be wise, prudent and judicious about what they say to recently hired teachers. If classroom management is paramount and important, that needs to be communicated. If " full inclusion" is the order of the day, that needs to be stated. If sports, and homecoming events and the like are the most important items on the agenda, let that be said.
Be cautious, since student's lives are literally in the hands of teachers. Witness the recent teacher who compared George Bush to Hitler. Well, any straight thinking Martian knows that Hitler had a moustache and George Bush does not. But in all seriousness, one wonders about the malleable, shapeable minds of children and what the rantings and ravings of some individual might do to the thinking processes of children and adolescents. And witness a teacher in Florida who apparently had some type of sexual alliance with a student. How will that student's emotional and psychological life be affected by this alleged " bi-polar" teacher who cannot seem to gratify her urges appropriately.
BEWARE ! on both sides of the desk when asking questions to determine "who to hire"!!!!. THE FAINT OF HEART NEED NOT APPLY!


The two drinks for every cigar idea hit a bit of a speedbump this last time. I've been at a place on the coast for a while – Queensland summer – and while I brought a number of cigars, I seem to have failed to bring enough different drinks. I do have some fabulous Margaret River Cabernets, but as Rob isn't here insisting on red wine with cigars, I won't insult either the cigar or the wine by matching them.
I searched the dregs of the old man's liquor shelf – remembering that this was a man who didn't drink so everything was largely leftovers from dinner parties or gifts from clients. There was a can of one of the great beers, XXXX's Commonwealth Games Special – for those not drinking back in 1982, this beer blew us away. Until then, most of us had drunk absolutely nothing but XXXX in Queensland. That was how it was. In NSW, you drank Toohey's or Resch's, depending on your pub, Victoria was mostly VB, Adelaide was something I forget but we all called it Kid's Beer. And no one ever went to West Australia so we had no idea, at that time, what they drank, till Bondy the Crook showed us it was Swan Lager, which as far as we could see, came straight from the Swan River. But I was not about to crack the XXXX CG Special. Among the other interesting things (not interesting enough to drink) was a bottle of Bacardi Blanc Rum, produce of Brazil, and a Queensland Grappa. Seriously.
I did have a couple of rums from a fave producer so, even though one could hardly expect too much variation here, that was it.
The cigar was an old fave, Cohiba Siglo IV. Who doesn't love a good IV. And this was a very good IV. With some reasonable age to ensure it had settled beautifully and gained some extra complexity. Very good construction. The wrapper was quite dark. Surprisingly so. And the flavours were not that far from the early Limited Edition spectrum. Lots of chocolate. Initially some hints of fungal and leather and mushrooms. Good complexity throughout. Reasonably full flavoured. Waves of lovely molten chocolate kept coming. Gorgeous cigar. I had it at 95. Delicious. May I add, 46 ring gauge. Nuff said.
I've seen it referred to as a perfect post-lunch cigar. No argument from me. I smoked this one mid-arvo, near the beach with the rums and a good book. It does not get much better.
Foursquare Distillery is a relatively new producer from Barbados but one which has been setting the world on fire, notwithstanding the rather uninspiring name. The family's operations date back to the 1650's, while their involvement in the rum business kicked off in 1820. They were buying/blending/selling and then extended that to the purchase of several other producers.
In 1995, the current head of the family, Richard Seale – the only son of the only son of the only son of the founder – purchased a decrepit old sugar factory and now we have one of the region's leading distilleries. They release a number of rums, including what they call the Exceptional Cask series, which are one-offs and becoming collector's items. They are great value for a first class spirit, the prices around the A$100 to A$150 mark, but the death knell for that might have been sounded by articles declaring Foursquare to be the Pappy of rums. They also do vintage rums, the first being the 1998. It was the 2004 which really got fans excited. Don't miss these.
Anyway, first up, the Foursquare Premise. Both of these rums are from the Exceptional Cask series and are a blend of pot and column distilled rums. Three years in bourbon casks and then to sherry casks for another seven. At 46% ABV, it is no shrinking violet. But it is so well balanced. The flavours move through florals, ginger, orange rind, white chocolate, stonefruit, vanilla and old teak. A lovely complex, balanced spirit, with impressive length, power and surprising elegance. An absolutely cracking rum.
Next, the Foursquare Dominus. 56% ABV here, so we are not mucking around. Bourbon casks for three years and a further seven in cognac barrels. Again, floral and ginger notes. Dark chocolate. The palate is a touch more tropical, passionfruit and pineapple emerge. Spices. Some honey on the finish. Real intensity here. An incredible texture. A serious and a superb rum.
For me, the best way to drink these is, if you prefer a few drops of water to help open up the rum and release some of its glories, fine, though for me, an ice cube or two. The water releases more slowly into the rum but gives a similar effect. Dropping the temperature a few degrees is a personal preference.
A real 'hairs-on-the-chest for the sophisticated pirate' rum.
That both worked superbly with the Siglo will come as no surprise. A preference? On the day, the Premise. That extra elegance seemed to suit the smoke. But both were stars.
I have enjoyed both of these rums, but have yet to have the pleasure of a Siglo 1V.
I find that Doorly's XO go's well with most cigars.
There is a fantastic 13 year old pot still cask strength Fiji rum from the South Pacific Distillery doing the rounds at the moment with the independent's.
have a feeling that SPD is based in Nelson NZ. and operates out of fiji. not seen any of the rums but i think they will do specialist bottlings. will keep an eye out.


Led by 33rd generation Ivorian musician Adama Dembele, the music of Zansa, a Nouchi slang word from Ivory Coast meaning "combination" or "blend," is a synthesis of traditional and modern styles of West Africa.
Our 4th Annual Soumu will be held Friday Sept. 16 at Salvage Station in Asheville, NC. It's free, and all ages. Soumu 2015 raised funds to help purchase land in Mali, West Africa. This year, the funds will go to start rebuilding the Djembeso Drum & Dance Education Center, Adama's family compound. CLICK HERE to learn more about the project. Zansa performs, along with Les Amis, Kevin "KalimbaMan" Spears, Imani School of Dance, and Adama's LEAF Drummers.
Yes yes! Halloween in Asheville – always a trip. This year we play the AAAC Color Ball. Onyx is the color. Nice.


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Why choose Adisham?
Year 1 children from across the Trust took part in an Art-Attack competition on Thursday. The children were given resources to create a piece of art in 45 minutes and then shared their work with the other schools over a video call.
Well done to all our young artists!
© 2023 Adisham Church of England Primary School


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Unfortunately Stackoverflow doesn't support all characters so this is a bit vague. But if you scroll to the right side you can see something you can interpret at least a bit. De file is signed by paint.net!
Now to get back to the question. Can I create an image with plain text?

A: PNG was not designed to be edited as text. Try SVG [emphasis mine]:

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is an XML-based vector image format for two-dimensional graphics with support for interactivity and animation. The SVG specification is an open standard developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) since 1999.
SVG images and their behaviors are defined in XML text files. This means that they can be searched, indexed, scripted, and compressed. As XML files, SVG images can be created and edited with any text editor, as well as with drawing software.

The code below is the SVG logo from this link. Paste it into your text editor and save as logo.svg. Any sane setting for line endings is right, it's not important which one you use. Open the file in your browser and see the image.

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A: The PNG image file uses (lossless) compression, so you really need the raw image file before you can have a compressed version.  Otherwise that's more complicated than writing a book starting with the table of contents and the index, and then the text of the book itself.
The "text" that you see when viewing the image file is merely the forced mapping of each byte to a printable character using its (extended) ASCII code.
The only "text" that are actual words are intentional embedded text strings in the file.  Any other readable "words" that appear in the image file are merely coincidence.
Since there is an (extended) ASCII character code for every byte value, and there are keyboard strokes for entering each ASCII character, in theory one could generate a file of binary (aka "hex" or "hexa") data using a text editor.
However there are binary editors that display each byte of the file as a numeric value (e.g. as two hexadecimal digits) rather than represented as a character, and allow data entry with digits rather than text.
Regardless of the input method, you would need to adhere to the data format of the file, e.g. a raw data file of a raster image.
Rather than "write the instructions there for an image", a raster image file consists of (numeric) pixel values organized as raster (aka scan) lines.
For a simple image file of 640 x 480 pixels represented in 24-bit RGB, you would need to enter 921,600 byte values in the proper order.
Probably anything more complicated than solid lines or blocks against a solid background requires real effort.
To generate a .png file (which is a compressed file) on the fly is probably humanly (and maybe computationally) impossible.

Can I create an image with plain text?

An image composed of computer-generated text is typically called ASCII art.