It has to be the Sweet!!!!
I would have to go SWEET all the way!! I have lots of cookbooks but not many that are just SWEET!!
Since I have pretty much every one of the sweet books (except for the Flour one, which is on my wish list), i'm going to have to say SAVORY!
Is "yes" an option here? Given that particular selection, I'd probably choose sweet, but I do love a savory cookbook, too!
I would enjoy the sweet set.
I would love the sweets one!
SWEET! But you know, I have at least one in each category already . . . will just have to gift it away!
Never can pass up the sweet!
Oh, I'd love the Savory cook books!
Savory set for sure, but wouldn't pass up the sweet either. Thanks so much!
Oh shoot… what a hard choice!!!I think I will go with savory. Yum!
Oh yummy! The sweet set!!
I'm gonna have to go with savory on this one.
Hmmm, the responsible part of me says I should want savory…..but no, I really WANT the sweet!
The SWEET set. So lovely.
It's a tough choice! But I would have to say Savory, as much as I would love the sweet for myself I would love to gift some in the Savory selection!
Oh, I feel so much more confident baking than cooking. Sweet for sure! And I can think of several people right away who would be perfect to receive some of those books.
I'd love cooking for him, only problem is I'm out ideas!!!
I'd definitely go for the savory set!
I'd love the Savory set!!!!!!!!!
I love both sets but Sweets it would be for me.
Oh golly the sweetness! I would love to be the winner of such a fine prize! YES!!
Savory for sure! I read cookbooks like novels!
I love desserts! The Sweet set looks fantastic!
whether I win or not, several of these sweet books are being given as gifts this year.
Savory please! That pasta one looks delicious!
The sweet – Great Christmas gift for my new wife!
Sweet! What an awesome collection!
I'm not going to lie, I'm a sweets girl all the way!
Tough choice, but I'd say Sweet. I'd love to give my mom the gluten free one!
Those are some amazing books. I would go sweet.
I would love the Sweet set! Perfect for the holidays coming up.
Hello, i never win. But i hope i win this time i go for sweets!
SWEETS!!! YUMMY!! I <3 BAKERELLA!
Both sets look absolutely amazing and are making me hungry just looking at them! I can't decide between them. I have a sweet tooth but these savory treats look wonderful.:) I would love either!
Oh, I'd have to have the sweet collection!! WOW!
Sweet is my favorite. I love dessert and would much rather have that instead of dinner. My son is just like me. He could eat cakes, donuts and candy all day. He also runs it off. The kid never stops.
That is a tough choice……Savory.
Such a tough choice…..I'm going to go with sweet!
Savory! No, sweet! No, savory! Tough call!
My Mom would just love the savory books!
Awesome collection! I would have to choose sweets!
I'd love the sweet set!!!
I love savory foods but I have to go for the sweets!
Spontaneously I'll go for savory!
Thanks. Both sets would be great to add to the bookcase. But like to have SWEET !!
I would usually say savoury, but looking at some of the covers in the sweet section has changed my mind!


Looking for an ebook to fill up your kindle? The Future Next Door is a collection of 22 short science fiction and flash fiction stories by author J.D. Lee.
There's plenty of mind altering ideas packed into these 74 pages. They may be short stories, but they're big worlds, grandiose concepts and, overall, a great read.
This is the book for those readers that want to sit down, kick back and read a story that allows them to bask in grandiose worlds and fantastic ideas that drift at the edges of imagination. There is nothing boring here.
Dealing with everything from space travel and aliens to breakthrough inventions, strange occurrences, the distant future and life changing happenings, The Future Next Door will make your mind reel.


text:
A Bridge to the Starry Skies
Genres: Harem Seinen Romance
Description: Kazuma has moved to a small town in the country. On his first day at school, he meets Ui when he is lost his way. They go to school together, but Kazuma accidentally slips and kisses Ui.... To make matters worse, Ibuki, Ui's close friend, sees it.... Well, what will happen to his new school life...?
Description: During the late 1930s in Chicago, the transcontinental train, Flying Pussyfoot, is starting its legendary journey that will leave a trail of blood all over the country. At the same time in New York, the ambitious scientist Szilard and his unwilling aide Ennis, are looking for missing bottles of the immortality elixir. In addition, a war between the mafia groups is getting worse. On board the Advena Avis, in 1711, alchemists are about to learn the price of immortality. Based on the award winning light novels of the same name, this anime adaptation follows several events that initially seem unrelated, both in time and place, but are part of a much bigger story €"one of alchemy, survival and immortality. Merging these events together are the kindhearted would-be thieves, Isaac and Miria, connecting various people, all of them with their own hidden ambitions and agendas, and creating lifelong bonds and consequences for everyone involved.
House of Five Leaves
Genres: Seinen Samurai Historical
Description: Masterless samurai Akitsu Masanosuke is a skilled and loyal swordsman, but his naïve, diffident nature has time and again caused him to be let go by the lords who have employed him. Hungry and desperate, he becomes a bodyguard for Yaichi, the charismatic leader of a gang called "Five Leaves." Although disturbed by the gang's sinister activities, Masa begins to suspect that Yaichi's motivations are not what they seem. And despite his misgivings, the deeper he's drawn into the world of the Five Leaves, the more he finds himself fascinated by these devious, mysterious outlaws.
Description: Taking place in the sacred land of street running Kanagawa, once more Takumi Fujiwara will show his driving skills on his now legendary Hachi-roku.
Description: Following his victory over RedSuns leader Ryosuke Takahashi, AE86 driver Takumi Fujiwara is challenged by the Lancer EVO-based "Emperor," a group known for taking decals of racing teams they defeat, cutting them up and placing them on their cars like a fighter plane kill board. Takumi's undefeated streak is on the line as his AE86 is virtually no match against the more powerful and more agile four-wheel-drive EVOs of the Emperor team.
Description: High school student Takumi Fujiwara works as a gas station attendant during the day and a delivery boy for his father's tofu shop during late nights. Little does he know that his precise driving skills and his father's modified Toyota Sprinter AE86 Trueno make him the best amateur road racer on Mt. Akina's highway. Because of this, racing groups from all over the Gunma prefecture issue challenges to Takumi to see if he really has what it takes to be a road legend.
Genres: Seinen Fantasy
Description: For years, declining birth rates have forced what's left of the human race to cede more and more territory to other beings who have appeared to take advantage of the emptying ecological niche. Now, only a handful of humans remain among the remnants of civilization and Earth is dominated by faeries —tiny, ten-inch tall creatures of surprising intelligence. But humanity's importance isn't over quite yet, as young Watashi learns as she makes the decision to return to her hometown and assume her grandfather's position as an arbitrator between the races. Unfortunately, the job isn't going to be anywhere near as simple as she expected, and it's going to take a wisdom far beyond her years to achieve her most important mission.
Description: Takumi Fujiwara and brothers Keisuke and Ryousuke Takahashi have formed "Project D," a racing team aimed at bringing their driving skills to their full potential outside their prefecture. Using the internet, Project D issues challenges to other racing teams and posts results of their races. Managed by Ryousuke, the team has Takumi engaging in downhill battles with his AE86, while Keisuke challenges opponents uphill. Among their rivals are the Seven-Star Leaf (SSR) and Todo-juku.
Genres: Military Seinen Action Historical
Description: In the Warring States Period of ancient China (475-221 BCE), Shin and Hyou are war-orphans in the kingdom of Qin. They dream of one day proving themselves on the battlefield. One day, however, Hyou is taken to the palace by a minister. Winding up on the losing side of a power-struggle, Hyou manages to return to the village, barely alive. Shin then meets a boy who closely resembles Hyou, Ei Sei. For now he is the king of Qin; later he will become the emperor Shi Huangdi.
Description: Kyouhei, after moving away to Tokyo from his old town to get away from the events that happened, is on a goukon with his friends, including his old neighbor, Shiba. After drinking for a whole night, he and Shiba discover a dead, bloody body in the elevator. He is told by his younger sister, Utao with her Kamisama Doll, that Aki, an old friend, and his Doll are the culprits responsible.
Description: Kill Me Baby is the touching story of Yasuna, a normal (?) high school girl, and Sonya, her best friend who happens to be an assassin. Unfortunately, little Sonya's trained assassin instincts often work against her and others in her daily high school life, as Yasuna's often-broken wrist can attest to. She just wanted a hug, but she ended up with a broken neck. Isn't it sad? No, it's hilarious. Not even Yasuna's intense ninja training can prepare her for the exciting adventures in this explosive 4-panel manga adaptation.
Description: Second season of Kingdom.
Genres: Seinen Mystery Supernatural Thriller
Description: The story follows a series of bizarre murders of schoolgirls who have been dismembered and stuffed into boxes. The private investigator hired by a missing daughter's mother joins forces with an antique book seller and others to unravel the murder spree.
Genres: Comedy Seinen Supernatural
Description: Koyama Yuzu is running an antique shop. Mayu, a cat god (nekogami), is living off Yuzu and leads an idle life playing games. Lots of other gods visit Mayu and enjoy merrymaking.
I Don't Like My Big Brother At All!!
Genres: Ecchi Harem Comedy Seinen Romance
Description: Junior High student Nao's brother complex is so strong, it's almost at the point of incest. She's determined to make her brother, High School student Shuusuke, see her as a woman. So determined, that she goes as far as going into his room to throw away all his non-incest related porn. But as she's looking for his porno stash, she finds a photo album... and she's not in any of his childhood pictures. What is going on?
Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor
Description: Itou Kaiji is a bum who steals car emblems and slashes tires on what seems to be a regular basis. This routine changes one day when he is paid a visit by a man in a trench-coat. Once the two get talking, it seems that the visitor (Calling himself Endou) is a debt collector. The reason for his visit is an unpaid loan which Kaiji had previously co-signed for a work-mate (Furuhata Takeshi). The original loan was 300,000 yen and once Takeshi had disappeared, the loan then fell on Kaiji. Kaiji is then told of a way to clear the interest compounded debt (which stood at 3,850,000 yen), which involved getting on a boat with others in his position. Once on the boat the debtors would then have to gamble with loaned money, which would end with a few winning, and others getting into deeper debt and having to work to pay of their debts. After some coercion Kaiji accepts a position on the boat, in order to clear his debt and make a bit of money as well...
Kaiji 2
Description: Several months after the events of the first season, Kaiji, with his appendages reattached and his debt now run up to 9.5 million yen, is still desperately seeking the elusive big score that will cancel all of his markers. Unbeknownst to him, Hyodo's company, the Teiai Corporation, is actively searching for Kaiji, and have sent Kaiji's old "friend" Endoh, who entered him in the high stakes games in the past, to find him. The two meet when Kaiji chances to walk in front of Endoh's car at a stop light, and thinking that he has found the answer to his prayers, Kaiji gets in the car with him. While Kaiji and Endoh are "happy" to see one another, and both want to see Kaiji's debt repaid, their means to that goal couldn't be more different. Instead of leading Kaiji to the big score, Endoh delivers him drugged and docile to the Teiai Corporation's secret underground labor camp where Kaiji will have an opportunity to repay his debt… with 15 years of hard labor.
Description: Is insanity hereditary? Shougo Mikadono's beginning to think so, because the terms of his late father's will seem crazy and following them may drive Shougo bonkers as well. Oh, it sounds simple at first: before Shougo can claim his VERY large inheritance, he just has to start attending a certain new school and find a nice girl to marry. It's a little unromantic, but perfectly do-able, right? After all, all the girls seem quite friendly, so all Shougo has to do is find one he has something in common with. EXCEPT, and here's the kicker, it turns out that Shougo has WAY too much in common with one of them, because she's actually his long lost sister! And he has no idea which one she is! Will Shougo meet and court his Miss Right without committing something very morally wrong? Can he find his future bride without slipping into the wrong set of genes? And if his little sister does reveal herself, just how much will be revealed and under what circumstances?
Le Chevalier D'Eon
Genres: Seinen Mystery Magic Historical Supernatural
Description: 18th Century, France. Lia de Beaumont, loyal servant of Versailles and its King, Louis XV, is found dead in the river Seine. Floating inside a coffin, on which the word "Psalms" was written, her body had been poisoned by mercury, thus preserving decay. According to the Church, the soul that belonged to a corpse incapable of being consumed by the soil will forever wander in the human realm, unable to go to Heaven. This greatly affects D'Eon de Beaumont, Lia's brother and one of the king's spies. He vows to discover by whom - and why - she was murdered. But he never expected that the one who conducting the revenge would be Lia, now possessing D'Eon's body! And what will the knight do when this quest might risk France itself? History is retold in this supernatural tale of vengeance, loyalty and betrayal.
Ef - A Tale Of Memories
Genres: Drama Seinen Mystery Romance
Description: On Christmas Eve, Hiro Hirono's bike is stolen by a girl chasing a thief who stole her purse. He gives chase and finds her unconscious and his bike ruined. The girl, Miyako Miyamura, soon awakes and the two begin to talk. After making sure she is okay, they end up spending Christmas Eve together. Later, Hiro finds out Miyako attends the same school as him and they begin to spend more and more time together, Miyako developing affections for Hiro. Kei Shindou -- Hiro's childhood friend who has long held a crush on him -- begins to become jealous and a love triangle follows. The series also tells the story of Renji Asou. One day, he meets Chihiro Shindou, the twin sister of Kei Shindou, at an abandoned train station. Even though she's very shy, they get along pretty well and begin meeting at the same spot everyday. However, Renji finds out that Chihiro was in a car accident years ago and as a consequence she suffers from a disability: her memory lasts only 13 hours. Nevertheless, after learning that Chihiro's dream is to write a novel, Renji finally decides to help her fulfill her dream while also trying to make her overcome the difficulties imposed by her condition.
Genres: Seinen Sports Psychological
Description: The story begins when Hiromichi Kojima, the star batter of the fictional Lycaons in Japan's Pacific League, heads to the southern Japanese island of Okinawa to train and bring himself out of a slump. There, he meet Tōa Tokuchi, a 134-kmph (83 miles per hour) pitcher and the undisputed king of a gambling form of baseball called "One Out." At Kojima's urging, Tokuchi signs up with the Lycaons under an unusual contract: he gets 5,000,000 yen (about US$46,000) for every out he pitches, but loses 50,000,000 yen (US$460,000) for every point he gives up.
Genres: Military Seinen Demons Romance Historical Supernatural
Description: Westernization, a time when humans and spirits coexist. The modernization of Japan has begun. The Ministry of Spirit Affairs is established to resolve mysterious incidents involving the nation's spirits. This ministry consists of representatives from both the human and spirit worlds. Zakuro, Susukihotaru, Bonbori, and Hozuki are all half-spirits who have been partnered with the second lieutenants Kei, Riken, and Ganryu. These half-spirit girls and the male second lieutenants are all assigned to Spirit Affairs in an effort to join forces and carry out any tasks given to them!
Recorder to Randoseru Do
Description: Miyagawa Atsushi is an 11-year-old boy who is 180 centimeters tall. Since he has a grown-up looking build but acts his age, he has always been running into troubles. On the other hand, his 17-year-old elder sister Atsumi is only 137 centimeters tall. Even though she has a childish looking build, Atsumi takes good care of Atsushi.
Salaryman Kintarou
Genres: Drama Comedy Seinen
Description: The story follows Kintaro, former leader of a widely feared and respected biker gang, who decides that its time to 'straighten out' and become a 'salaryman' since his wife died and he has to take care of his young son.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Fifteen Questions Interview with Boot Slap
A Nocturnal Affair
Name: Boot Slap
Members: Christian Witt & Takis Kouretsidis
Interviewee: Christian Witt
Nationality: German, Greek
Occupation: Producers
Current Release: Fade Into You on Perplex Music
Recommendations: Whoo, you mean, I have to pick two? Let's see. Right now, I am totally into Pop Art. And there is this illustrator, Kimiya Justus, whose work really gets me. It's very colorful and also pretty weird. You might wanna check her out: www.kjpur.com is where the magic happens. Secondly - please don't laugh about me, I would like to share my fandom for the whole Star Wars universe. I love its complexity: It's about family, about internal enlightenment, about the confrontation between good and evil. As a teenager, I used to read the books - I normally only read non-fiction books. I watched the movies at least a hundred times - and I still love them. I even designed my own start-template in Ableton in a Star Wars mood. My childhood dream was to become a starship pilot. Well, this obviously didn't come true but when I am at my studio at night, with all the buttons and glowing little lights, I sometimes feel like I am steering a ship through outer space exploring new worlds. Do I get a third one? No? Then I'll say: Thanks a lot for having me.
Website / Contact: If you enjoyed this interview with Boot Slap, check out their facebook profile or the site of their new label Perplex.
When did you start writing/producing music - and what or who were your early passions and influences? What about music and/or sound that drew you to it?
Well, I am a child of the German Reunification. I grew up in East Berlin - and after the fall of the wall in 1989, there was this unique spirit of freedom that had really seized the whole city. This feeling that everything was possible really influenced my early adolescence. As a teenager, graffiti was my life. And then, the evolving techno scene kind of sucked me in. I spent a lot of time in legendary Berlin clubs like Bunker, WMF, Casino, Cookies and - last but not least - E-Werk/Planet. I quickly developed the urge to make music myself. I think, I was about 18 to 20 years old when I took my first steps into producing.
For most artists, originality is first preceded by a phase of learning and, often, emulating others. What was this like for you? How would you describe your own development as an artist and the transition towards your own voice?
In the beginning, I just wanted to make the music that I was listening to when going out. It was all about finding out how to create the sounds from a technical perspective. My friends Kiki and Siopis were already making tunes professionally and they showed me a way in. And as I am a perfectionist, I wanted to understand everything from scratch. It took me years to get all the different aspects of producing, technically as well as creatively - and the learning never stops. From there I was able to translate the ideas in my head into actual music.
In the learning process, emulating others surely plays a big role. I mean, that's how children learn - they see something and try to do it. If they fail, they try again. For me, it's still important to listen to different artists and different musical genres to broaden my perspective. It's all about inspiration! Today, I am trying to combine classical house and techno approaches with more contemporary ones.
What were your main compositional- and production-challenges in the beginning and how have they changed over time?
For me, the greatest challenge is to say: This is it, it's finished. But I am getting better at it. I found out that most of the time, the first idea is the best one and that I should stick to it. Too much alterations of the original often lead nowhere. If the basic idea needs to be changed profoundly, it probably wasn't good in the first place.
What was your first studio like? How and for what reasons has your set-up evolved over the years and what are currently some of the most important pieces of gear for you?
My first studio was in Berlin Mitte, close to Hackescher Markt. It was in the building where all the bpitch control artists had their studios and offices. I shared the studio with Kiki and Siopis and the set-up was pretty basic: We just had a laptop and Yamaha NS-10 speakers. Back then, the three of us only used the software Fruity Loops. And we had a couch. Obviously, the set-up had to evolve because that was nothing. For years, I tried to develop a certain sound just using software. But in the end, I understood that this is not possible and that using hardware is the only way to create the sound that I am looking for. Today, my studio is part of the Riverside Studios community in Kreuzberg. The core of my current production is a DSI Pro 2 for Bass and Lead sounds, a DSI OB-6 for Chords, Pads and Strings, a Roland JP-8080 to get some of that classic 90s sounds. And for drums, I am using Ableton Push2 and Elektron Digitakt – all of this is routed via a classic 90s Mackie 16 channel mixer and Elektron Analog Heat. For inside the box mixing, I use Softube Console 1 which emulates the classic SSL 4000E Console.
I am very open towards new technology if it contributes to putting the creativity in the foreground, if it helps to concentrate on the music. Technology should always be seen as the helping hand, not the center of music production. Good examples would be the deep integration of Ableton Push 2 in the Ableton software. Or the intelligent EQ "Gullfoss" from soundtheory. They really simplify the technical side of producing and helped me improve my workflow. For me, although being a perfectionist at heart, the human part is that slight imperfection that is essential for music that triggers emotions. Machines can't do that. At least not yet.
Production tools, from instruments to complex software environments, contribute to the compositional process. How does this manifest itself in your work? Can you describe the co-authorship between yourself and your tools?
Well, it lies in the nature of producing electronic music that technology is a big part of it. From my perspective, it's necessary to completely master the technical side in order to excel composition-wise. I can only let myself fall into the music when I don't have to think about how it works. You have to know your tools down to the last details.That's the only way to achieve good results quickly. For me, I learned the most while collaborating with other artists who were a little bit better than me. Besides that, watching online tutorials on YouTube and reading books, especially about mixing, were also important sources of knowledge for me.
Collaborations can take on many forms. What role do they play in your approach and what are your preferred ways of engaging with other creatives through, for example, file sharing, jamming or just talking about ideas?
As I mentioned in the question above, collabs are pretty vital for my creative process. It's all about exchanging ideas and skills. Jamming is a good way to see how other producers work. The exchange with others gives me the opportunity to gain a different perspective on production and most of the time, I really learn something new. And of course, it is always helpful to just show my work to other musicians. Listening to the tracks and talking about them often gives me an insight about what is good already and what still needs improvement in a particular arrangement. Being in a studio community like Riverside makes that easy. There is always someone with whom I can share ideas and opinions. It's a mutual exchange.
Boot Slap Interview Image (c) the artists
"For me, the greatest challenge is to say: This is it, it's finished."


You are on the verge of choosing an incredible electric rate in Pflugerville, TX. We've compiled a listing of the best plans from the highest quality list of electric providers serving your area. You can easily rank the list of electric rates for Pflugerville, TX by the name of the electric company, contract duration, or just rate.


The deadline request for impact statements is APRIL 27.
On January 17, Jesse Alan Houge committed a 2nd Degree Aggravated Robbery (implying that he had a gun) at Barton and Melbourne at about 8PM. He then moved to Arthur Avenue at Sidney Place, and committed a 1st Degree Aggravated Robbery, this time displaying his gun. He was caught and charged, and entered a guilty plea, which means no jury trial. The judge in this case will have the sole determination of the outcome. The Hennepin County Attorney's office has requested impact statements from neighbors in the community.
How does this person's crime, in your immediate neighborhood, early in the evening, make you feel about your safety close to home? If you have been affected by this person's action, please write a comment to be forwarded to the judge.
I am very sorry about that mistake. Please get those statements in and ask your friends to do the same.


text:
The TVLine-Up: What's Returning, New and Leaving the Week of Dec. 27
By Ryan Schwartz / December 26 2020, 3:00 PM PST
'Vikings' Season 6B premiere (Courtesy of Amazon Prime)
This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine's daily What to Watch listings and monthly guide to What's on Streaming.
TV Shows That Ended in 2020
With more than 530 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it's easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new "prestige drama" you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the VCR… however it is you roll.
This week, you'll find the final half-seasons of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Vikings (now on Amazon Prime!), the premiere of The Masked Dancer, the return of RuPaul's Drag Race and a new season of Cobra Kai. You've also got a New Year's Day appointment with Doctor Who, the season finale of His Dark Materials and myriad countdowns to 2021.
3 am Death to 2020 film premiere (Netflix)
8 pm The Masked Dancer series premiere (Fox; special night)
9 pm 2021 Fox Winter Preview special (Fox)
9 pm Pennyworth midseason finale (Epix; two episodes)
8:15 pm Monday Night Football Season 51 finale (ABC & ESPN)
9 pm His Dark Materials Season 2 finale (HBO)
3 am A Teacher limited series finale (FX on Hulu)
9 pm Tell Me a Story broadcast finale (The CW)
9 pm The Year: 2020 special (ABC)
3 am Best Leftovers Ever! Series premiere (Netflix; all episodes)
3 am Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy Season 2 premiere (Netflix; all episodes)
3 am Vikings Season 6B premiere (Amazon Prime; final episodes)
3 am Yearly Departed special (Amazon Prime)
8 pm Heroes on the Front Line special (The CW)
9 pm Tyler Perry's House of Payne time slot premiere (BET)
9:30 pm Tyler Perry's Assisted Living time slot premiere (BET)
3 am Best of Stand-Up 2020 special (Netflix)
3 am Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part 4 premiere (Netflix; final episodes)
3 am Texas 6 Season 1 finale (CBS All Access)
8 pm CNN's New Year's Eve, hosted by Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen (CNN)
8 pm Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest (ABC)
8 pm Fox's New Year's Eve Toast & Roast 2021, hosted by Ken Jeong and Joel McHale (Fox)
8 pm New Year's Eve: Escape From 2020 special (NBC)
10 pm NBC's New Year's Eve 2021 with Carson Daly (NBC)
3 am Cobra Kai Season 3 premiere (Netflix; all episodes)
3 am Earth to Ned Season 1B premiere (Disney+; all episodes)
3 am Headspace Guide to Meditation series premiere (Netflix; all episodes)
3 am The Minimalists: Less Is Now documentary premiere (Netflix)
8 pm Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks special (BBC America)
8 pm RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 premiere (VH1; simulcast on The CW, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Pop TV & VH1)
Want scoop on any of the above shows? Email InsideLine@tvline.com and your question may be answered via Matt's Inside Line.
TAGS: Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Cobra Kai, Doctor Who, Vikings
GET MORE: What to Watch


text:
Home › John Lister › TikTok Ban Unites Senators
TikTok Ban Unites Senators
by John Lister on June, 11 2021 at 04:06PM EDT
A bill to boost US technology has received rare bipartisan support in the Senate. The proposed law includes measures on drones, computer chips and video app TikTok.
While the "Endless Frontier Act" includes many measures targeted at the US, it also includes several that directly target China. They are intended to address fears not just of tech competition but also security threats.
The bill passed the Senate by 68 votes to 32. President Biden has indicated he would back the bill, though it's not yet certain it will pass the House of Representatives in its current form. Some critics who are on board with the security elements say they aren't comfortable with government spending that could influence the priorities of research by businesses. (Source: time.com)
Bill Tackles Chip Shortage
The biggest part of the bill is authorization for nearly a quarter of a trillion dollars of spending. Most of that would go on increasing research and development in technology.
The bill would also authorize $52 billion in emergency subsidies for US producers of semiconductors. That's a response to a global shortage that has meant delays in manufacturing on devices as diverse as automobiles and games consoles that need computer chips.
As well as the spending, the bill also contains legal measure involving China. Perhaps the most eye-catching is a proposed ban on installing TikTok on any government phone or tablet. The hugely popular app is owned by a Chinese company.
Critics say they aren't necessarily worried that the app developers could use it to gather and share sensitive data from devices, rather that the Chinese government may force them to do so.
Chinese State Drones Outlawed
The bill could also ban US residents from purchasing drones made or sold by businesses controlled by the Chinese government. It would also severely limit any involvement or cooperation between Chinese organizations and NASA. (Source: bbc.co.uk)
If passed, the bill would also give the government the authority to impose sanctions on Chinese organizations that either stole the intellectual property of US companies or were involved with cyber attacks on the US. This would be the case even where it wasn't possible to pursue the organizations through the courts.
Would you like to see the bill become law? Is it right to subsidize semiconductor manufacturing to boost industries that use computer chips? Should laws be restricting specific apps based solely on the risk of security breaches?
Select ratingGive TikTok Ban Unites Senators 1/5Give TikTok Ban Unites Senators 2/5Give TikTok Ban Unites Senators 3/5Give TikTok Ban Unites Senators 4/5Give TikTok Ban Unites Senators 5/5
I.S. chip shortage
Permalink Submitted by mrkewlohio on Sat, 06/12/2021 - 09:56
It is nice that our government is trying to subsidize US chips but.....I would be afraid "our" government would/could force spyware into said chips to "spy" on any and everyone, including our allies and the normal users any and everywhere. Not like it's NOT already being done...


text:
A Kinfolk Honey Gathering... Supporting Our Homeland Security
Posted: 09/13/13 05:12 PM ET
Well, not exactly in the garden. More like in the backyard of Wanda's modernist renovation, then in an organic orange grove with beehives. So what ties these disparate locales together?A Kinfolk gathering exploring the nuances of bees, beekeeping and bee ecology, coupled with an artisan honey tasting.
Combining a bunch of purposes, we are in beautiful Ojai, California celebrating Lee's birthday, staying in a beautiful house on an organic farm, visiting Wanda'sMODERNFOLKLIVING store in town, shopping for vintage bits as props for Julie's agrarian photography, and learning about bees.
MODERNFOLKLIVING is the project of Wanda Weller Sakai, former design director for Patagonia. Her store has "curated goods" representing modern design with a handcrafted feel sourced regionally whenever possible, a kind of retail design-locavore. In her words, "The shop features mindful, thoughtful, questioning, eco-brands."
One of her related projects is a connection with Kinfolk magazine to build community around gatherings that inform, enlighten and introduce neighbors. For a typical gathering, Kinfolk sets prospective themes, but the local organizers provide the detailed vision, customize to the locale, find a comfortable setting and emphasize participation instead of observation. The honey-tasting is the second of ten events Wanda is planning for this year.
Which brings us to Wanda's backyard and Julie Hobbins & Robyn Dalbey, partners in Honey by Jules in the Garden. Julie is a landscape designer by trade with degrees in horticulture and culinary arts. Robyn is an artist, but kismet brought them together around bees, literally & figuratively.
Julie is fascinated by the buzzing critters, their social rhythms, their place in the successful ecology of plant species. She has been a "local hobby beekeeper" for 10 years.
"Bees prefer high nectar plants, citrus, eucalyptus, sage, clover. They're the pollinators," she explains to the group gathered round. "Of the pollinators, hummingbirds, moths, bats, butterflies and bees, bees account for 30% of plant pollination. That's how important they are to our planet." That's homeland security.
Providence brought Robyn and Julie together. An artist, she was absorbed by scientific illustration for her art, drawing elements from the natural world. While researching the anatomy of honey bees, she connected with Julie, an old acquaintance. After so many years, it was a natural. Julie taught Robyn beekeeping and together they developed a line of artisan honeys with infusions....sage, clover, jalapeño', flowers...all the food source for this evening's tasting.
"Our rose infused honey is a particular favorite, though pesticide free roses are pretty hard to find," Robyn notes. "We can use any edible flower but those with more moisture in the petals work best. We leave it in the honey for a couple of weeks and turn it periodically."
Exit Wanda's backyard. Julie & Robyn meet us at 6:00 a.m. the next morning at one of their hives in a nearby grove for more in-depth bee lessons. We have read of bee colony collapse, but now we would find out the details.
"There are a lot of challenges to the modern bee population," Julie explains as she dons her bee suit while Robyn loads their smoker.
"Monoculture farming is a culprit. The bees are moved from crop to crop as pollination is required, but this limits their diet to only one thing at a time and makes them weaker. They only have a 30 day life cycle and a limited diet leaves them lacking in lysine which is necessary for the reproductive health of the queen."
"Ground applied pesticides are also problematic," she continues. "It gets into the flowers, the bees collect the pollen pesticide and all, and carry it back to their hive, not to mentionGMO issues." We were having a hard time visualizing the digestive system of this small creature, but apparently systematic pesticide ingestion harms the bee immune system, leaving them vulnerable to disease.
"Between these issues and drought, we have lost 70% of our hives over the past 5-6 years. We treat the bees with natural methods. Only holistic practices such as eucalyptus which repels mites, grapefruit and oils like tea tree oil mixed in a syrup for feed. Beyond that, we rely on genetics... only the strongest survive."
Both now fully dressed in their white bee suits and at their hives under a spreading California Coastal Oak, Robyn lights the smoker to show us how a hive is constructed and how honey is gathered. As the mixture of white sage, lavender, mellaluca bark and beeswax ignites, a vaguely Catholic incense smell fills the morning air.
"The smoke masks their alarm scent when you open the hive. It confuses and calms them. They ball around the queen and become more docile," she tells us. "People tease us about our bee aroma therapy."
In addition to their critical role in perpetuating vegetation, the product of these intense little creatures is one of nature's most perfect foods. Honey is the only food that doesn't spoil.
Julie outlines its medicinal benefits: "Honey has anti-oxidants, it's anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and can produce a tolerance for local pollen allergies when the honey is also local," she tells us. This is not to mention the shear joy of savoring their artisan blends the night before.
... and the bees, while we stood there in the morning sun. They flew in and out of the hive on a mission, on a highway to pollen, ignoring our presence for more important business and making a steady drone in their passing.
"We just think of that as the breath of the hum of God."
Want to learn more about honey infusions, honey recipes and additional honey health benefits?


text:
Ausgrid supports Newcastle data centre construction
Imogen Hartmann August 12, 2020 August 12, 2020 Big Data, Digital Utilities, Electricity, News, Projects 0
Construction has begun on the build of Newcastle's Leading Edge Data Centre facility to boost jobs, network infrastructure and the Greater Hunter region's digital economy.
The construction is in partnership with Ausgrid, who are providing the land, access to the electrical network and fibre infrastructure at Mayfield West.
Ausgrid is the largest distributor of electricity on the east coast and provides power to 1.8 million households and businesses across 22,000 square kilometres covering Sydney, the Central Coast and the Hunter Valley.
Ausgrid Chief Customer Officer, Rob Amphlett Lewis, said Ausgrid is delighted to support this project, which is aligned to its business purpose of connecting communities and empowering lives.
"It's more important than ever before for our communities to be connected," Mr Amphlett Lewis said.
"By collaborating with our partners like Leading Edge Data Centres, Ausgrid not only ensures reliable power for customers, but also supports reliable access to the data their technology relies upon."
CEO of Leading Edge Data Centres, Chris Thorpe, said the groundbreaking is a significant milestone for regional cities.
"This is a great leap forward towards our Hunter project which will provide the same internet and direct cloud connectivity as any other metropolitan city," Mr Thorpe said.
Newcastle Lord Mayor, Nuatali Nelmes, has welcomed the opportunity for 130 new jobs in the Newcastle region.
"This construction and expansion of IT infrastructure will support the local community, as well as provide new opportunities for economic growth for local businesses," Mr Nelmes said.
"It's another example of how the City of Newcastle is creating a smart, global city under the Newcastle Smart City Strategy."
The rollout of Leading Edge Data Centres is rapidly expanding to over 14 regions in NSW over the next 12 months.
Development Approval has been given by Newcastle Council to open a data centre in Newcastle Airport. Planning is also well advanced on the expansion of the Leading Edge data centre network into regional locations in Victoria and Queensland.
Imogen Hartmann
15 million litre water tank completed in Broome
Utility Journalist November 14, 2013 November 8, 2013 Civil Construction, News, Water 0
Construction of a new 15 million litre water tank in Broome has been completed as part of the ongoing...
AGL to replace Liddell with gas-fired electricity
Utility Journalist April 27, 2018 April 27, 2018 Company news, Gas, News, Projects, Spotlight 0
AGL has committed to building a 252MW gas-fired electricity generation plant to replace the Liddell Power Station. The commitment...
Power price deals increase in QLD
Utility Journalist February 12, 2018 July 10, 2019 Asset management, Electricity, News 0
The Queensland Government's affordable energy initiative is gaining traction with more electricity consumers across the state receiving better power...
NBN creating economic opportunities
Lauren Cella September 14, 2016 April 26, 2021 Features, News, Projects, Telecommunications 0
nbn CEO Bill Morrow has announced the NBN is on track to help build an Australian digital marketplace that...
Tender: jetty breakwater dredging
Lauren Cella April 10, 2017 July 10, 2019 News, Open tenders and opportunities, Water 0
The Moreton Bay Regional Council (QLD) is seeking tenders for maintenance dredging works in the vicinity of the Redcliffe...
$20 million partnership to strengthen Australia's hydrogen industry
Lauren Butler November 23, 2018 November 23, 2018 Gas, News 0
A $20 million partnership between CSIRO and Fortescue Metals Group has been reached that enables ammonia to be used...
Tender: EDO's and links polymer 24KV and 36KV
Utility Journalist December 15, 2013 December 13, 2013 Civil Construction, Electricity, News, Open tenders and opportunities 0
Essential Energy, NSW requests proposals from suitably qualified organisations in relation to the Supply and Delivery of Expulsion Drop-out...
Glenmore pump station upgrade
Chris Bland September 11, 2013 April 28, 2021 Maintenance, News, Pumps, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0
Aquatec Maxcon is progressing with the first stage of a two stage project to upgrade the High Lift Pump...
SA Water CFO appointment highlights women in leadershipMilwaukee Tool launches MX FUEL™


High quality plugins and themes for Wordpress CMS written by a professional Wordpress expert.
Development of complements for Joomla, Opencart, ModX, Magento and Drupal of any complexity. Use of Angular JS, React, Yii, Laravel, Slim and other frameworks for web application development from scratch.


In this post, I will talk about how to edit CSS in Chrome Developer Tools and share CSS changes with others. StyleURL is a free Chrome extension that automatically detects CSS changes you make in Chrome DevTools. It keeps listing the CSS changes and when you are done, you can simply download them all as a .css file. If you want to save the CSS code as GitHub Gist, then you can do that as this extension can do that in a couple of clicks. And not only that, but you can share the CSS changes with others with a URL that it can generate for you. However, for that you will have to sign in via your GitHub account.
StyleURL is a very nice tool for web designers and web developers to collaborate then on CSS changes made on websites with ease. The Chrome extension automatically starts logging as you make any edits in the CSS code of a website. After that, you can either download the CSS code directly, export to GitHub or you can even share that with a URL. URL that you share using this extension also shows the before-after changes you made on the website.
How to Edit CSS in Chrome Developer Tools, Share CSS Changes with Others?
StyleURL is a very simple Chrome extension and does what it says. Just install it and forget it. It will automatically show up when you make any changes in CSS code of a websites through Chrome DevTools. After that, it helps you download those changes or share them via URL. The following steps will guide you how to do that.
Step 1: Install StyleURL from Chrome Store and then start editing the CSS code on any website. Use the Chrome's built-in DevTools to edit the CSS and code and as you start editing the code, you will see its interface will automatically open up. And it will start logging the CSS changes that you are currently making.
Step 2: After when you have made edits in the CSS code, you can download that. Use the Download option from the interface of StyleURL. Also, you can export this code as a GitHub Gist too. And for that, you will just have to verify StyleURL without GitHub account.
Step 3: If you are working with other developers or designers, then you can share the changes that you have made with them. Use the Share option from the interface of the extension and then it will create a link for you. You can share that link with anyone and then let them review the changes.
In this way, this simple Chrome extension works to help you edit CSS code in Chrome DevTools and export changes. And sharing CSS changes with others is what I found very useful. If you often lose track of the code that you edit on a website using DevTools, then this is a really nice tool for you.
StyleURL is a very powerful and a very nice Chrome extension. You can easily edit the CSS code on any website and it will automatically keep track of that. Also, you can directly download all the changes you have made as .css file. And if you want to share those changes with anyone then you can easily do that. The above post will show you how.


text:
3-D TVs are selling but not in huge numbers
Based on the NPD figures, about 20,000 of the flat-panel sets were sold by those major retailers.
That's a tiny number compared with the approximately 7 million TVs overall that were shipped to retailers around that time frame, according to the Consumer Electronics Association trade group.
And a recent Parks Associates study showed that despite the success of several recent 3-D movies, awareness of the home technology is middling, even in the tech-savvy 18-to-34 age group.
"We don't see a large percentage of people going out of their way to go buy a new TV just because of 3-D," said Parks analyst Pietro Macchiarella.
Parks forecasts that sales will shoot up as more manufacturers get sets to market. In 2014, the firm estimated, 80 percent of all TVs sold will be 3-D capable.
But Macchiarella had not expected only 13 percent of the people surveyed this quarter to describe themselves as "familiar" with 3-D TV.
"I think it's a little bit of a surprise," Macchiarella said.
From the article, "3-D TVs are selling but not in huge numbers" by Kristena Hansen
Next: Data 'cloud' has no silver lining for providers
Previous: Tip for Web-savvy marketers: Get in the game


text:
Inside Disney On Ice
BECOMING a Disney On Ice Performer
What Does It Take?
What Does It Take to be a Disney On Ice Performer?
Have you ever sat in the audience of a Disney On Ice show and wondered, "How do I get that job?" Whether you are a budding figure skater, or you're simply interested in what it takes to be a professional performer out on the road, this video will give you insight into the skills and experiences needed. In their own words, Disney On Ice cast members talk about the athleticism, training and spirit required to become part of their touring family, bringing the Disney magic to fans all over the globe.
Performers video
Coloring is the perfect way for the whole family to take a breather and allow everyone to show off their creativity.
These video call backgrounds will give you a front-row seat at Disney On Ice
BECOME A PREFERRED GUEST
Sign up for the latest updates for upcoming shows in your area, including special offers.
Produced by Feld Entertainment
Schedules & Tickets
Feld Entertainment
© 2021 Feld Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.


Cop's CopyLock II - CD-Cops, WinCops, software security, software piracy, anti-piracy, license management, license control, software protection, key diskette, encryption, cryptography, anti-piracy, intellectual property, Internet security, access control, copy protection, computer security, CopyLock, DialCops, WebCops, linux protection, "macintosh protection", mac protection, macOS,OS X, linux.
First released in 1984, CopyLock, our DOS protection that locks programs to floppy disks, is still alive and kicking.
The current version is 4.65, and we continue to maintain and improve this product. Most improvements these days are aimed at making CopyLock protected programs run better in DOS boxes and making sure that key diskette can be recognized by the newest and fastest machines.
We get a lot of calls regarding production on Windows 95 machines. CopyLock itself is too strict to produce a reliable set of key diskettes while running under Windows 95.
If you don't have a shortcut to CopyLock, create one. Right-click on your CopyLock icon, and select properties. Choose the "Program" page, and press the Advanced button. Enable the MS-DOS mode option and select Ok. CopyLock will now be started by Windows 95 in a DOS-mode which is required for key diskette production.


Pushup work on core muscles which are key to maintaining your posture. your biceps, triceps, core and other muscle groups that play a role in stabilising the body get a good workout.
Push back up to plan position, ensure arms are fully extended.
The push up on knees is the easy pushup in case you are unable to to the normal push up.


text:
Tag: Erin Gallella
Uncategorized	 February 25, 2020 February 25, 2020
WACBA Women's Basketball Honor Roll (Tuesday, February 25th, 2020)
By NoontimeSports.com | @NoontimeNation & @WACBAHoops
Another week of college basketball in the Worcester area is in the books, which means it is time to unveil our twelfth Worcester Area College Basketball Association (WACBA) Women's Honor Roll for the 2019-20 season.
Noontime Sports is proud to partner with WACBA for the seventh consecutive season to host the weekly honor roll, which will be seen every Tuesday throughout the current college basketball season. Each week, we will select a player and rookie of the week, as well as highlight various milestones, too.
Fans of Worcester college basketball are encouraged to follow @WACBAHoops on Twitter for scores, news and more.
Cassidy Harrison became the first Hawk ever to reach 300 steals in a career. (PHOTO COURTESY: Becker College Athletics)
Women's Player of the Week: Cassidy Harrison (Becker College | Senior |Foxborough, Mass.): Harrison finished her regular season averaging 24.5 points per game over two games with 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 steals and 2.5 assists, all while shooting 46.3 percent from the field and 58.3 percent from behind the arc. First at Mitchell College last Thursday night, the senior team captain scored 26 points on 10-of-19 shooting. Then on Saturday, hosting Lesley University as part of Becker senior day, the all-time leading scorer in Hawks history led the Hawks with 23 points, eight steals, four rebounds, and four assists, all while shooting four-of-seven from behind the arc. With her first steal of the game with 5:42 left in the first quarter, Harrison, who already held the school record in career steals, became the first Hawk ever to reach 300 steals in a career. As of press time, Harrison was second in the NCAA among all active players in that category.
Worcester State's Erin Gallella averaged 8.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game last week. (PHOTO COURTESY: Worcester State Athletics)
Women's Rookie of the Week: Erin Gallella (Worcester State | Fr. | Tewksbury, Mass.): Gallella averaged 8.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game last week as the Lancers grabbed a pair of wins to secure the three seed in the upcoming Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Tournament.
Women's WACBA Honor Roll | Tuesday, February 25th, 2020
Brianna Capacchione (Assumption College | Sr. | Washington Township, N.J.): Capacchione averaged 30.0 points per game this week while shooting 38.1 percent from the floor, 41.7 percent from beyond the arc and 100.0 percent from the foul line. Against Bentley University this past Wednesday, Capacchione led the Hounds with 30 points and added two rebounds, three assists and four steals in the game where Assumption took Bentley to overtime.
Angelina Marazzi (Fitchburg State | Sr. | Manchester, N.H.): Marazzi averaged 15.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest for the Falcons over two games. She netted 18 points, six boards, three assists, one steal and one block in a 64-44 setback to Worcester State last Wednesday before adding 13 points, five caroms and two assists in an 81-53 loss to Framingham State on Saturday.
Mya Mosley (Worcester State | Sr. | Worcester, Mass.): Mosley finished off the final week of the regular season with a pair of huge performances in wins over Fitchburg State and Bridgewater State. Mosley averaged 24.5 points per game to lead the Lancers, while also averaging 7.5 rebounds, 4.0 blocks, 3.5 assists, and 3.0 steals per game.
Spencer Vinson (WPI | Sr.| Los Angeles, Calif.): Vinson tallied team-highs of 12 points and eight points, along with a game-best three blocks en route to helping the Engineers defeat Mount Holyoke on the road last week and clinch a spot in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament.
Filed under: Angelina Marazzi, Assumption College, Becker College, Brianna Capacchione, Cassidy Harrison, College Basketball, Erin Gallella, Fitchburg State, Mya Mosley, Spencer Vinson, WACBA, Worcester Area College Basketball Association, Worcester Basketball, Worcester State, WPI
Uncategorized	 January 14, 2020 January 14, 2020
WACBA Women's Basketball Honor Roll (Tuesday, January 14th, 2020)
Another week of college basketball in the Worcester area is in the books, which means it is time to unveil our sixth Worcester Area College Basketball Association (WACBA) Women's Honor Roll for the 2019-20 season.
Noontime Sports is proud to sponsor with WACBA for the seventh consecutive season to host the weekly honor roll, which will be seen every Tuesday throughout the current college basketball season. Each week, we will select a player and rookie of the week, as well as highlight various milestones, too.
Fitchburg State's Emma Thomson averaged 20 points, six rebounds, and one assist in a 2-0 week for the Falcons. (PHOTO COURTESY: Fitchburg State Athletics)
Women's Player of the Week: Emma Thomson (Fitchburg State | Sr. | York, Maine): Thomson averaged 20 points, six boards and one assist in a 2-0 week for the Falcons. She posted 20 points, six rebounds, and two assists in a 70-54 triumph over Pine Manor on Wednesday before adding 20 points, six boards and one steal in a 67-56 victory against Salem State on Saturday.
Worcester State's Erin Gallella averaged 8.5 points in two games last week for the Lancers. (PHOTO COURTESY: Worcester State Athletics)
Women's Rookie of the Week: Erin Gallella (Worcester State | Fr. | Tewksbury, Mass.): Gallella averaged 8.5 points per game in a pair of contests for Worcester State last week. In the Lancers' win over Saint Joseph's (Me.) last Tuesday, Gallella recorded eight points with five assists and two rebounds before recording nine points, two rebounds, and one assist in a victory over Anna Maria on Thursday.
Women's Basketball Milestone: Cherise Galasso (WPI): With a 64-58 win last Tuesday against Williams, WPI coach Cherise Galasso earned her 350th win on the sidelines, including her 315th with the Engineers. Prior to arriving at the Worcester campus, Gallaso won 35 contests during a three-year stint at Regis in Weston, Massachusetts. Two days after their exciting win over the Ephs, WPI provided Galasso with her 351st win with a 70-40 victory against Western New England.
Women's WACBA Honor Roll | Tuesday, January 14th, 2020
Amber Wilson (Anna Maria College | Sr. | New York, N.Y.): Wilson poured in a career and game-high 36 points on 10 of 22 shooting against Worcester State last Thursday. Wilson, who is averaging 20.5 points per game, concluded the non-conference tilt with 14 made freebies (out of 17 attempts), five rebounds (four defensive caroms), and five blocks.
Brianna Capacchione (Assumption College | Sr. | Washington Township, N.J.): Capacchione averaged 14.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game this past week while shooting 34.5 percent from the floor and 100.0 percent from the free-throw line. Against Saint Anselm, Capacchione put up 20 points with five rebounds, one assist, and one block to keep Assumption in the game.
Cassidy Harrison (Becker College | Sr. | Foxborough, Mass.): Harrison continued to lead the Hawks this past week, averaging 20.5 points and 4.5 steals per game over two games. The senior guard poured in 23 points on Tuesday in Becker's setback at Mitchell before adding 18 at Eastern Nazarene on Saturday.
Lauren Manis (Holy Cross | Sr. | Franklin, Mass.): In a pair of games for the Crusaders this past week, Manis kicked off the week with a 25-point, 12-rebound, two-steal showing against Lafayette on Wednesday; with 8.6 seconds left, she hit the game-tying layup, was fouled and hit the go-ahead free throw in a 57-56 win over the Leopards. Against Bucknell, she added in a 15-point, five-rebound performance.
Gigi LeMay (Worcester State | Jr. | Grafton, Mass.): LeMay had a breakout week for the Lancers, leading her team to pair of wins off the bench. The junior guard opened the week with a career-high 26 points in a win over Saint Joseph's (Me.), which included eight rebounds and four steals, before scoring 11 points with eight boards, four assists, and four steals in a win over Anna Maria on Thursday.
Alana Keating (WPI | Sr.| Leominster, Mass.): Keating netted 10 of her game-high 17 points during a game-opening 18-0 run as host WPI defeated Western New England last Thursday at Harrington Auditorium. The senior guard connected on all four attempts from beyond the arc en route to a career-best point total. She has now reached double digits in five straight games, which has coincided with a five-game winning streak for the Engineers, who improved to 10-4 overall with the victory over the Golden Bears. Earlier in the week, Keating tallied 10 points, including a trio of three-pointers as the Crimson and Gray knocked off undefeated Williams to deliver head coach Cherise Galasso her 350th career victory.
Filed under: Alana Keating, Amber Wilson, Anna Maria College, Assumption College, Becker College, Brianna Capacchione, Cassidy Harrison, Cherise Galasso, Emma Thomson, Erin Gallella, Fitchburg State, Gigi LeMay, Holy Cross, Lauren Manis, WACBA, Worcester Area College Basketball Association, Worcester State, WPI


text:
'The Lion King' Stars Face Their Characters In New Posters; Disney Shows Off New Footage
'Bright Lights' Trailer: HBO Documentary Reveals Strong Bond Between Carrie Fisher & Debbie Reynolds
By Denise Petski
Denise Petski
Co-Managing Editor
More Stories By Denise
'BH90210' Casts Natalie Sharp; Madison Thompson Joins 'Ozark'
It's especially poignant to view the trailer for HBO's upcoming documentary Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher And Debbie Reynolds, which reveals the strong, emotional bond between mother and daughter. HBO announced last week it was moving up the debut of the documentary following their deaths one day apart last month.
The docu is an intimate portrait of the mother and daughter who lived in the same Beverly Hills compound. In the film, 83-year-old Reynolds still has a Las Vegas act, but performing is taking its toll, and Fisher's response HBO describes as "hilarious and heart-rending."
"My mother, she'll forget she's not 35," Fisher says of Reynolds as archived video of the family plays in the trailer. "Age is horrible for all of us, but she falls from a greater height."
Reynolds died of a stroke December 28 at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Fisher died the day before at 60 after suffering a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles.
Bright Lights received audience and critical acclaim at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, the Telluride Film Festival and the New York Film Festival, among other fests.
Watch the trailer above and let us know what you think.
Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher And Debbie Reynolds


A better experience for you is here. Find everything you need to start today.
Signing in is easy. Simply use the My Account menu on the blue bar at the top of the site. There are many benefits to signing up for an account. If you don't already have an account, find out how to register and maintain your profile.
The Order By Product Code link is found in the top navigation of every page. This is the quickest, most efficient way to place an order. Simply enter the product codes, and Add Items to Cart. You can also build a list using the "My Lists" option to order your most frequently required products.
Tracking your Orders is also easy using the order tracking functionality, which shows the live orders against your account.
Resources, new offers, latest product and programs are easier to find than ever before. Depending on your interest, a portal for offers and programs can be found above the blue bar at the top of every page.
Searching for a product on our site is simple. Search by keyword or product code using the main search box, located on the blue bar at the top of the site. There are many more ways to find what you are looking for. Learn how to browse top products and categories, find key documents and utilize our custom search tools such as the Acros structure search.
Your user experience may vary based on the terms of your contract.


We also service tractors, grain trucks, and other farm machinery. We will make house calls – even to the middle of fields – if necessary!
We offer 24-hour AAA towing! Our service technicians are up-to-date with modern automotive technologies and have a full undesranding of the automotive industry. We are here to ensure your vehicle is fixed fairly, accurately, and honestly so you can avoid any automotive pitfalls down the road. We also offer drop-off services, and if you need a ride home, we will provide transportation!
In addition to being a full service auto repair shop, Breitbach Garage also sells gasoline, propane, and we make hydraulic hoses!
Breitbach Garage is here for all your automotive and truck needs. Take advantage of our unbeatable prices and excellent customer service.
We offer same day appointments (based on availabilty).
For detailed location information & driving directions, please visit our LOCATION page.


text:
Image: Illustration by Anirban Ghosh
Radico Khaitan on a high with premium spirits
A regular listee on the Fortune India Next 500 since 2015, Radico Khaitan's double-digit growth, backed by premium product offerings, has propelled the liquor manufacturer into the big league.
By Anshul Dhamija, Mar 15, 2021
Last year, around the same time when the maker of Magic Moments vodka, Radico Khaitan, topped the Fortune India Next 500 list—jumping up 27 ranks from the previous year—it was evidently clear that the alcoholic beverage (alcobev) manufacturer was all set to make its debut in our flagship 500 list. And the reason behind this? Radico Khaitan has been on a double-digit growth trajectory, and was expected to end FY20 on a high. Eventually, it did so, clocking a 15.7% year-on-year revenue growth, which gave the company a five-year CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 10.1%.
Its FY20 growth also came at a time when the overall spirits industry in India clocked less than 2% sales growth due to a slowing economy and fall in discretionary spending among consumers. "We have completely outsmarted industry growth for the last three years," says Amar Sinha, chief operating officer, Radico Khaitan.
The Indian premium branded liquor market has a disproportionate presence of multinational corporations such as Pernod Ricard (makers of Blenders Pride whisky and Chivas), Diageo India (or United Spirits Limited, makers of McDowell's No.1 whisky), and Beam Suntory (Teacher's whisky). "Radico [Khaitan] is increasing its premium products to join this gang," says Sanjay Jain, a financial adviser to the Indian spirits industry.
Premiumisation of the product portfolio has been at the heart of the company's revenue and profit growth (which recorded a 33% five-year CAGR). It has introduced brands like Rampur Indian Single Malt whisky, Jaisalmer Indian Craft gin, 8PM Premium Black whisky, 1965 The Spirit of Victory rum, besides adding premium offerings to its core spirit categories of vodka and brandy. Today, the company's premium product portfolio contributes to more than 30% of the business in volume and 50% in terms of value. Five years ago, it was 24% in volume and 41% in value.
So, in December 2020, it was no surprise when Radico Khaitan made its debut on the Fortune India 500 list at No. 433. "With the launch of Rampur Indian Single Malt and also the extraordinary growth they are getting on the Morpheus XO brandy, they can finally claim that they occupy a sweet spot in the premium deluxe category which was eluding them all these years," says R.L. Rajah, chairman, Geoscope, a boutique alcobev manufacturer that has a focus on the brandy market. "The company is a strong locally-owned spirits player with a panIndia scale and route to market across segments. It is also the most integrated with significant manufacturing capacity of its own," adds Jain. And the Indian stock market seems to love it all—the company's share price has vaulted from ₹121 in January 2017 to ₹522 in early February 2021.
Given that over 60% of India's spirits market comprises whisky sales, Radico Khaitan has taken the non-conventional route of building its presence in the smaller spirit categories such as vodka, brandy, and rum. It entered the vodka space with Magic Moments in 2006 and now commands a 56% market share in the same category. In other words, for every two bottles of vodka sold in this country, including Indian and foreign brands, one of them is Magic Moments.
"Besides, we are a major player in the rum category with a 40% share in the defence business, and if you analyse the brandy market, which is in the south, we hold close to 60% share in the premium segment," says Sinha, who is an alcobev industry veteran. "The non-conventional route was to first dominate the vodka, gin, and rum market. Now, having become a strong player in this, our target was all set on the red-hot whisky space," adds Sinha, who first joined the company as president in 1998 when it launched its first brand, 8PM whisky. He later moved out and then rejoined the company in February 2017. With Sinha's re-entry, the company believes that it has significantly strengthened its sales and marketing vertical. But Jain adds that Lalit Khaitan [the company's chairman and managing director] and Abhishek Khaitan [managing director] have been the "most consistent" and "top performing management" in this industry.
Image : Graphics by Rahul Sharma
From being a mass producer of bulk spirits to now a well-known branded alcobev manufacturer, Radico Khaitan's strength has been its research and blend capabilities, in addition to its production capacities. Its largest distillery, which is in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, can produce over 100 million litres of spirit per annum. "I think we have one of the best master blenders in the country, who has always made brands that have excelled in the market," says Abhishek Khaitan.
Take for instance, its Jaisalmer Indian Craft gin. "What I loved about Jaisalmer was its clean flavours, rather than being the predictable juniper forward gin," says Manu Chandra, chef-partner of the Olive Group of restaurants that runs Monkey Bar, The Fatty Bao, Toast & Tonic, Olive Beach, and Cantan, among others.
Jaisalmer Indian Craft gin, he explains, has balanced citrus and floral notes remarkably well with the underlying juniper flavour. Presently, the product is sold only across five cities in India, with plans afoot to expand its reach. In Bengaluru, where Chandra is based, the product retails at about ₹3,800 for a 750 ml bottle.
"There's a tendency in the Indian gin space [among gin manufacturers] to make gins that seem to be bartenders' gins—with a more cocktail bent. But for someone like me, who likes a straight up G&T [gin and tonic], this [Jaisalmer Indian Craft gin] works beautifully," adds Chandra. "Definitely on the expensive side, but well worth supporting local endeavours."
8PM Premium Black whisky, which was launched last year, is slated to become a millionaire brand—selling over a million cases annually—this year. Similarly, the demand for Rampur Indian Single Malt, which is retailed only in select outlets in Delhi, but sold across 45 countries, has swelled. Sinha points out that the company has tripled its capacity to produce the product, in order for it to be retailed in India, particularly to the defence sector. Furthermore, on the drawing board are two premium whiskies, as well as upgrades to Magic Moments vodka and Morpheus brandy. "I think they have some aces up their sleeves on the premiumisation front," says Rajah. "This strategy is currently helping them, but they should not get distracted with the volume game which they have been playing for ages now," he adds.
Premiumisation apart, there is another integral aspect to Radico Khaitan's growth story and that is the state of U.P., where it commands a 33% share of the Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) market and 24% market share in the economy segment. The state's revised excise policy has favoured both the trade and consumers. "It's a free trade policy, where the wholesale business, manufacturing, and the retail business are all independent, and at the same time the consumer gets a choice of brands that they want," says Sinha. The result is that U.P. has emerged as the largest excise revenue earner in the country, with excise collections of about ₹32,000 crore in FY20. Now, many other states are believed to be emulating the U.P. model. "U.P. is our strength because it's our home state where we have the Rampur distillery," adds Sinha.
(The story originally appeared in Fortune India's March 2021 issue).
Whisky Alcohol India's alcohol industry spirits Radico Khaitan Alcobev Industry magic moments rum
MoreStories
Gold: The Safe Bet In 2023
The yellow metal had an impressive run in 2022 as it emerged as a safe haven due to rising inflation, geopolitical crisis, and recession fears. The trend is likely to continue in 2023.
By P B Jayakumar
The Tiff Over Centre's Spending
House panel finds that too much additional mid-year spending compromises the sanctity of Budget numbers.
Right Time For Global Diversification?
With fall in global indices, it's time for investment beyond Indian shores. But only for the long haul.
By Aprajita Sharma
What Fund Managers Do With Their Money
Fortune India asked India's top money managers how they handle their finances. Here are some investment lessons from the best of the best.
By Avneet Kaur
Crypto's Rocky Outlook
With most countries hardening their stance against crypto, investors will have to tread a cautious line.
By V. Keshavdev
The Conversation: André Hoffmann, vice-chairman and board member and Dr. Jörg Duschmalé, board member, Roche
Roche's founding family members on the future of healthcare and the family professional relationship.


Named after Huế the former capitol of Vietnamese Cuisine the country's "dynasty" years; when the country was still ruled by kings and emperors. Although the translated name for Bún Bò Huế is Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, it is not to be confused with Vietnamese Pho the other "beef noodle soup". Phở is from the northern region and the flavors are much more settled, Bún Bò Huế on the other hand, is hot and spicy with essence of lemongrass and shrimp paste. Noodles for phở are flat, while noodles for Bún Bò Huế are fat and round (there are many types of noodles with unique names, but in English there is only the term "noodle" which all must be grouped under…sad). As with many Vietnamese noodle dishes, Vietnamese Hue-Style Beef Noodle Soup (Bún Bò Huế) is also served with a generous helping of herbs, bean sprouts, shredded banana flower, shredded cabbage, and shredded lettuce. BTW, the recipe might seem like a lot of work but it's really not, chả huế and chả tôm could be bought premade if you know a well stocked Vietnamese grocery store or deli.
Make the stock: to ensure the pot is large enough to blanch the bones without boiling over, put the bones in the pot and add water to cover by 1 inch. Then remove the bones and set aside.
Bring the water to a boil. When it is at a rolling boil, add the oxtails, beef shank, and pork bones. Return the water to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Drain the bones into a colander and rinse under cold running water. Rinse the pot and return the rinsed oxtails, neck bones, and shanks to the pot. Add the marrowbones and brisket.
Cut off the pale, fleshy part (the bottom 4 inches) of each lemongrass stalk and discard the leafy tops. Crush the lemongrass with the side of a cleaver or the bottom of a heavy pan and add it to the pot. Add 8 quarts fresh water and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat so the liquid is at a simmer and skim off any scum that rises to the surface.
After 45 minutes, ready an ice-water bath, then check the brisket for doneness by using the chopstick test: transfer the brisket to a plate and poke it with a chopstick; the juices should run clear. If they do not, return the brisket to the pot and continue cooking, checking again in 10 minutes. When the brisket is done, remove it from the pot (reserving the cooking liquid) and immediately submerge it in the ice-water bath, which will stop the cooking and give the meat a firmer texture. When the brisket is completely cool, remove from the water, pat dry, and refrigerate.
Continue to simmer the stock for another 2 hours, skimming as needed to remove any scum that forms on the surface. Remove from the heat and remove and discard the large solids. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large saucepan. Skim most of the fat from the surface of the stock (leave some, as it gives the stock a better flavor and mouthfeel). Return the stock to a simmer over medium heat.
In a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, grind the red pepper flakes and annatto seeds into a coarse powder. In a frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the ground red pepper flakes and annatto seeds and cook, stirring, for 10 seconds. Add the shallots, garlic, lemongrass, and shrimp paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more, until the mixture is aromatic and the shallots are just beginning to soften.
Add the contents of the frying pan to the simmering stock along with the salt and sugar and simmer for 20 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and sugar.
To ready the garnishes, arrange the basil, perilla, cabbage, lemon and lime wedges, and onion slices on a platter and place on the table. Thinly slice the brisket against the grain. Divide the cooked noodles among warmed soup bowls, then divide the brisket slices evenly among the bowls, placing them on top of the noodles. Ladle the hot stock over the noodles and beef and serve immediately, accompanied with the platter of garnishes.


text:
Is Apple Truly as Pro-Privacy…
Is Apple Truly as Pro-Privacy as they Suggest? Evidence of Listening in and a Recent Major Facetime Bug Put Apple's Public Stance in Question
Apple faced public scrutiny when viral videos surfaced showing a glaring bug with Apple's FaceTime feature that allowed the caller to hear conversations and even see video from the person being called before that person accepted or rejected the call. The bug appears to only appear during group chats (chats with more than 2 people), but this hasn't stopped people from disabling FaceTime entirely. In response to the bug, Eva Galperin, director of cybersecurity at Electric Frontier Foundation, a leading international non-profit dedicated to digital privacy rights, brazenly wrote "Throw your iPhone into the sea."
…this FaceTime bug follows the recent trend of not-so-privacy-conscious news stories related to Apple products.
Given that Apple frequently touts itself as being pro-privacy, this accident has left consumers wondering whether that pro-privacy stance is truly genuine. These concerns were exacerbated by the fact that media outlets recently began reporting that Grant Thompson, a 14-year-old out of Tucson, Arizona had noticed the bug more than a week before the issue became public. Thompson told his mother, a licensed attorney, about the issue and she reportedly "tried everything she could think of to get Apple's attention," including emailing, calling, and tweeting at Apple's CEO Tim Cook, and even faxing a letter on her law firm's letterhead.
Importantly, this FaceTime bug follows the recent trend of not-so-privacy-conscious news stories related to Apple products. Along with a 2014 leak of celebrities' private iCloud photos, some consumers had also recently been growing increasingly paranoid about receiving advertisements for products related to something they had been talking about out loud when the phone was in the room, even when the phone was not in use at the time. This sparked huge concern that Apple was listening in to consumers and selling their information to third-party advertisers.
Sandy Parakilas, a former operations manager for Facebook, has said that he thinks large companies listening in to non-phone conversations is "very very unlikely" because collecting data constantly from iPhones would be too expensive. However, another cybersecurity expert explained that because the iPhone's microphone, loaded with AI assistants, necessarily has to be able to be triggered by vocal commands like "Hey Siri," the iPhone is constantly listening for those designated "trigger words." This mechanism could just as easily allow Apple to listen in for trigger words that relate to products that certain advertisers request. Did the consumer mention the word "cold" or "heater"? Then perhaps that person will receive an ad from a heating repair company that Apple has contracted with. Similarly, a person mentioning "Disney World," "Miami," or the word "vacation," a certain number of times could just as easily trigger an ad from a travel agency or airline. Although it is difficult to discover exactly what the trigger words are because of various encryptions, the possibilities with this technology are endless. The ads could be set to be displayed only if specific trigger words are said a certain amount of times within a certain period of days, or perhaps only if they are said in combination with other trigger words. Another expert explained that this listening in might happen but that "companies know so much about you already, they probably don't need to eavesdrop."
In a meeting with Congressmen, Apple specifically denied using these trigger words to listen in to its customers, but did admit, "Apple does not and cannot monitor what [third-party app] developers do with the customer data they have collected, or prevent the onward transfer of that data, nor do we have the ability to ensure a developer's compliance with their own privacy policies or local law."
Apple has said that they will fix the FaceTime bug by the end of the week, but this has not stopped lawsuits and government investigations from ensuing. An opportunistic attorney from Houston, Larry Williams II, filed suit for negligence, product liability, misrepresentation, and breach of warranty against Apple, claiming that the FaceTime bug allowed an unknown person to eavesdrop on his private conversation with a client. Williams is seeking compensatory and punitive damages against Apple and claims that Apple failed to notify users of the risks of using FaceTime and responded slowly to the risk, a sentiment expressed by other commenters as well. Furthermore, Letitia James, the Attorney General of New York, announced that her office would be opening an investigation into the FaceTime bug citing that the "FaceTime breach is a serious threat to the security and privacy of the millions of New Yorkers who have put their trust in Apple and its products over the years." It is unclear how lawsuits against Apple or New York's investigation will turn out; however, what can definitely be said is that trust in Apple has slowly been eroding as privacy concerns continue to fill the news. Likely, the last thing Apple wants is to have its reputation anywhere near Facebook who has been the subject of numerous privacy hearings and investigations.
Sebastian Brana, 31 February 2019


text:
Archive - July 2018
INDIAN NEWS • SRILANKAN NEWS • WORLD NEWS
China moves northward and India moves southward in Sri Lanka in open display of geo-political competition between Beijing and New Delhi in the Island
The geopolitical contest between India and China in Sri Lanka is no secret, but it has never been as blatant as was seen in developments last week.
Cabinet...
Chinese man arrested while attempting to bribe Mahaweli officer
A Chinese man has been arrested for attempting to bribe a Mahaweli officer.
The Chinese man had reportedly offered Rs. 20,000 to the Divisional Manager of the...
MR asks envoys appointed by him to plan for future
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had held talks with envoys appointed during his Presidency to serve in Sri Lankan missions abroad and requested them to come...
Sampanthan seeks Mahinda's support for new Constitution
Opposition and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R Sampanthan says he had asked former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to support the process to draft a new...
GL will go to court if foot dragging over PC elections continue
Chairman of the Sri Lanka Podu Jana Peramuna, Prof. G.L. Peiris, said on Friday that he will go to court in the next two or three weeks if the foot dragging...
Two Sri Lankan refugees arrested in Rameswaram
Two Sri Lankan refugees were arrested in Rameswaram yesterday (Saturday), the ANI news service reported.
The coastal security police arrested Sayinson (26) and...
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa tells Colombo based Senior Tamil Journalists that his Vision of Economic Empowerment of All Communities could provide the basis of a Political Solution
Wartime Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa on Thursday (July 26) told Colombo-based senior Tamil print and electronic journalists that countrywide economic...
Hambantota Port Project and related development offers an alternative to the domination of Colombo and its Mercantile Capitalist Elite
Corruption is a luxury cruiser sailing exclusively outside Europe and non-Anglo waters, it seems, somehow finding safe harbour only in our parts of the...
China says Sri Lanka a key component of maritime Silk Road
China says Sri Lanka is a key component of the "21st Century Maritime Silk Road", with the Hambantota Port and Colombo Port City as the two flagship...
Sri Lanka admits it is trying to balance China and India
The Government today admitted it is trying to balance China and India on investment projects in Sri Lanka.
Cabinet spokesman Dr. Rajitha Senaratne told...


text:
PSE Sinister Review - Compound Bow
Best Two Way Radios for Hunting / Walkie-Talkie Reviews 2019
Best Electric Airsoft Pistol: Reviews and Guide
5 Best Ice Flashers: Reviews and Guide for 2019
How to Get a Truck Unstuck from Mud
3 Tips for Hiking Alone on a Rainy Day
What To Include In Your Life Saving Bug Out Bag
Mississippi State Knife Laws
KNIVESKnife Laws
North Dakota State Knife Laws
Just like the Constitution of the United States, the North Dakota Sate Constitution makes a clear recognition of the right to keep and bear arms as an inalienable right of every citizen. This is codified in section one of act one. In fact, North Dakota's state constitution is a veritable model of strong protection for individuals who are concerned about their right to bear arms. It not only explicitly identifies the need for arms for the purpose of self-defense but also extends protection for arms for hunting, recreation, and any other "lawful purpose."
North Dakota's legal code defines and discusses weapons in Title 62.1. Knives are also extensively mentioned in Chapter 62.1-04, which relates to concealed weapons.
Banned Knives
There are no specific forms of knife that are banned by law in North Dakota. Ownership and possession are completely legal.
There are some knives which cannot be carried in a concealed manner according to the laws of North Dakota. Thankfully, the state's code is very explicit about defining concealment. The relevant statute (62.1-04-01) begins by defining its general intent and then providing specific details and examples.
Essentially, North Dakota law considers a dangerous weapon (including a knife) to be concealed if an ordinary passerby would not be able to discern it. This does not require complete invisibility. Weapons which are carried loose under the clothes, in a bundle, or in a vehicle controlled by the individual are considered to be concealed. The vehicular example specifically includes weapons under seats or in glove compartments.
North Dakota's rules also define several situations where a weapon cannot be considered concealed:
1) When carried in a case (e.g. a sheath) designed for the purpose that is either completely or substantially visible to observers.
2) When secured under lock and key in a vehicle's trunk or luggage compartment.
3) When carried in any manner – visible or not – while an individual is engaged in lawful hunting, trapping, or target shooting.
The statute is clearly worded so that an individual carrying a knife of any sort in a pouch or sheath expressly designed for that purpose cannot be guilty of carrying a concealed weapon so long as that container is "substantially visible."
In North Dakota, carrying a concealed dangerous weapon like a knife is generally considered illegal. There are exceptions to this rule, primarily in the form of weapons licenses. North Dakota will issue such licenses to individuals who are over the age of 18. Knives are specifically included in the types of weapons that can be licensed.
Interestingly, the legal code of North Dakota takes the time to specifically exempt certain self-defence weapons from its ban on concealed weapons. These include CS and CN sprays as well as "other irritating agents," a provision which exempts pepper spray. Stun guns and other direct-contact electrical defense weapons are similarly exempted.
The list of items considered to be "dangerous weapons" for the purposes of the laws described above are laid out in the North Dakota code in 62.1-01-01. It includes not only many forms of knives but also some more exotic weapons, including throwing stars, nunchaku, "martial arts weapons," slingshots, bows, crossbows, spears, swords, machetes, and scimitars. Included in the list are switchblades, gravity knives, stilettos, daggers, and any knife whose blade length exceeds five inches.
Key Knife Dimensions
As mentioned immediately above, knives with blades longer than five inches are considered "dangerous weapons" under North Dakota law.
Statewide Preemption
North Dakota does have statewide preemption laws, i.e. laws designed to prevent lower authorities (cities, municipalities, etc.) from establishing their own weapons laws. However, North Dakota's law, set out in 62.1-01-03, applies only to firearms, not knives.
Knives In Schools
According to 62.1-02-05, dangerous weapons such as knives are prohibited at schools and school functions as well as at certain public gatherings and special events.
This information that is presented as a brief description of the laws and not as any kind of legal advice. aStraightArrow will not and cannot be a legal service provider. The use of the site does not create any sort of client/lawyer relationship. The knife laws are interpreted differently by prosecuting attorneys, enforcement officers, and judges. aStraightArrow suggests you consult legal counsel for further guidance.
Ohio State Knife Laws
New Jersey State Knife Laws
Rhode Island State Knife Laws
Connecticut State Knife Laws
Wisconsin State Knife Laws


If you find intelligence an aphrodisiac, members of the bar possess it in the highest extent. It's not an accident that lots of senators have law degrees.
Some people try to say that looks don't matter but it's been proven that the way a person presents herself or himself is vital in love and life. Being presentable is part of the job description for people employed within the justice system.
Lawyers see you through. Remember, they have to deal with liars all the time, and knowing when the person is telling fibs is the industry skill. If you are found to lie once, you could be out. Even if you thought this was innocent, they have a different motto: "Once a liar, always a liar."
The demands their positions put on them can lead to elevated levels of stress. It's harder for them to relax at home than for people doing less mentally engaging types of labor.
7. They don't like risks.
Law specialists tend to be wary of people's intents. They need sufficient grounds to be able to trust you, which usually requires weeks or months to observe and make a judgment. And remember point #4: You cannot bend the truth, ever. Honesty is always the best policy.


Queen Maxima of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is on her visit to India where she will be holding meetings with PM Narendra Modi and many other dignitaries.
Other than him, she will also be meeting Vice Chairman of Niti Ayog, Amitabh Kant and Acting Finance Minister Piyush Goyal.
The queen is also United Nations Secretary General's Special Advocate for inclusive finance for development.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated a newly built expressway in Eastern Peripheral in Delhi Region.
This is the first 14 lane Delhi-Meerut expressway of India and its Phase-I is stretching from Nizamuddin Bridge to Delhi UP Border.
The EPE is also part of the green initiative which has solar panels implanted across its length.
The Congress President, Rahul Gandhi has made some appointments recently for the All India Congress Committee.
According to it, Kerala Chief Minister Oomen Chandy as AICC General Secretary is has been given the charge of Andhra Pradesh replacing Digvijaya Singh.
Also, Gaurav Gogoi (Congress spokesperson) has been appointed as the party's in-charge of West Bengal and Andaman and Nicobar Islands replacing C P Joshi.
The BCCI and UN Environment has signed an agreement to promote 'green' Cricket in India ahead of the IPL final.
The agreement was signed between BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and Erik Solheim, Executive Director of UN Environment.
It aims to spread awareness about environmental challenges facing the country, and highlight alternate and more sustainable solutions.
The partnership will also focus on eliminating single-use plastic across stadiums in the country.


Molded low profile, flush mount access hatch. No screws visible. Molded of high impact UV stable polypropylene. Clean textured lid. Low profile. 180? opening with double gasket for optimum sealing. Positive locking T handle.
HATCH OPENING: 9-13/16" x 12"
CUT OUT: 10-7/8" x 13-1/16"
O.D. OF LID: 12-15/16" x 14-15/16"


During the week, the Parish Office will be closed and all meetings and choir rehearsals cancelled if the Lower Merion School District is closed (closing number 302). If administrative offices of the school district are open, our offices will be open. You can find out if the district is closed by checking the KYW News Radio website or by checking the Lower Merion website directly. Information will be posted here as well.
When there is severe weather on Sundays and programs need to be cancelled, we will hold one worship service at 10am. Please check here for that information.
On weekends, check here for closure listings.
There are no closures to report.
to see if they plan to meet.


text:
COVID-19: It's hard to stay 'safer at home' when you don't have one
Salvation Army Center for Hope in Murfreesboro was closed to new clients Monday after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19, halting intakes at the city's main homeless shelter.
"Until we've been 14 days symptom free, we're not accepting new clients into our emergency shelter," said Maj. Joseph Irvin, whose facility will continue feeding the community at 5 p.m. daily, but meals will be distributed outside.
Stepping Stones Safe Haven, a homeless shelter program that accommodates around a dozen women and children, is also not accepting new clients. "We're at capacity," said Stepping Stones Director Lacey Wilkins.
Homeless vulnerable population
Now there are no more shelter beds available in Rutherford County, making Tennessee's COVID-19 "safer at home" initiative almost impossible for those who have no home.
"People are not able to quarantine very well if they don't have a place to go," said Scott Foster, director of The Journey Home homeless outreach program and day shelter, which remains open. "The homeless need a place to access food, water and sanitary facilities. We're doing whatever we can to keep emergency shelters and day shelters open."
Foster said procedures at Journey Home have been adapted to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for social distancing and sanitation practices.
Half the tables have been removed from the dining room and the waiting room is limited to no more than 10 guests. Workers wear gloves and masks, and surfaces are cleaned often.
Even though Journey Home has continued to serve nearly 100 a day, the number of volunteers has decreased dramatically due to fears of COVID-19.
'All hands on deck'
"It seems like we're scrambling all the time to get the basics done — providing meals, a place for people to take showers so they can practice good hygiene," Foster said.
This week Foster created a sign-up list online to garner volunteers. Visit The Journey Home's Facebook page to learn how you can help.
"Folks can just show up and we'll show them what needs to be done. We just really need all hands on deck right now," Foster said.
A dedicated number of volunteers continue helping in the daytime at Stepping Stones. But overnight assistance is needed, Wilkins said.
Stepping Stones traditionally partners with churches, which host the women and children overnight and provide meals. Now that churches are closed, families are staying at the shelter full time.
More:Murfreesboro mayor declares state of emergency in wake of coronavirus
Newsletter:Stay safe and informed with updates on the spread of the coronavirus.
"With over 300 churches in Rutherford County, the more churches we can get involved and cover the 31 nights a month, we can serve more individuals," Wilkins said.
Although there is some worry about the future, Wilkins said she and the board members have a lot of faith that the shelter will be able to stay open.
"We all believe the Lord's hand is in our ministry and he'll be moving mountains before us," Wilkins said.
For now Stepping Stones doesn't have any needs for canned goods or hygiene products. But cleaning supplies, paper products and financial donations are welcomed.
Volunteers aren't a big demand right now at Greenhouse Ministries, which closed doors to the lobby and is no longer accepting donations at the door. But basic services and emergency food boxes are still offered, said CEO Bill Rawnsley.
As COVID-19 has prompted state and local governments to close or limit business operations, Rawnsley has already seen the fallout. In the past two weeks, Rawnsley has seen and influx of new clients.
"They are saying, 'Listen, I got fired. I got laid off. We're out of food. I don't know what to do,'" Rawnsley said, recounting some of the stories of clients.
Rawnsley said he expects to see client numbers increase as more businesses close or lay off workers. So any monetary donations are helpful for the long haul, he said. Donate at greenhousemin.org and follow Greenhouse Ministries on Facebook.
"I think the economic ramifications of this will be going on for a long time after the health crisis. I think we'll have a whole other set of issues," Foster said. "When people get behind (financially) it's hard to catch up and get out."
Trucks fulfilling niche market, taking the food to the people amid coronavirus pandemic La Vergne Lake teachers reunite with students from a safe distance thanks to car parade These Rutherford County restaurants are offering takeout, delivery meals Publix, Target and Walmart among stores offering senior shopping hours Animal shelters brace for coronavirus, celebrate 'quarantine adoptions'
As soon as possible, Foster hopes to create a triage tent to screen clients before they enter Journey Home. This procedure will include asking a series of questions and taking the temperature of clients before they can enter the building.
Foster is in desperate need for supplies, such as N95 masks and gloves, for those who screen clients.
"It's not that we can't afford to buy them, we can't find them, and we're doing everything we can to protect staff and volunteers and clients," Foster said.
The Housing, Health and Human Services Alliance of Rutherford County is also collaborating with several local agencies to establish a COVID-19 task force.
"We're going to be establishing an isolation and quarantine shelter at the Salvation Army that's in the works now," Foster said.
Cold Patrol needs
Murfreesboro Cold Patrol, a boots-on-the-ground program on the front lines of the homeless situation, is working on setting up hand-washing stations at encampments. Needs include paper towels, hand soap and 5-gallon water jugs for dispensing cleaning products.
After recent rains washed away belongings from many homeless camps, there is also a need for blankets and sleeping bags.
Supplies can be dropped off at the nonprofit's office at 800 Park Ave. Call 615-434-2653 to make sure someone is on site to receive items. Funding is also welcome and more information can be found at facebook.com/Murfreesborocoldpatrol/.
How you can connect
The Journey Home, 615-809-2643, lovegodservepeople.org, facebook.com/JourneyHomeMurfreesboro/
Greenhouse Ministries, 615-494-0499, greenhousemin.org, facebook.com/GreenhouseMin/
Murfreesboro Cold Patrol, 615-434-2653, murfreesborocoldpatrol.com/, facebook.com/Murfreesborocoldpatrol/
Stepping Stones Safe Haven, 615-900-4427, steppingstonestn.org, facebook.com/steppingstonestn/
Salvation Army, 615-895-7071, facebook.com/salvationarmymurfreesboro/
Reach reporter Nancy DeGennaro at degennaro@dnj.com and follow her on Twitter @NanDeGennaro. Keep up with restaurant news by joining Good Eats in the 'Boro (and beyond) on Facebook.