Pour 1 cup cold water in the bottom of the inner pot, then place a stainless steel steamer basket in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. Place 1.5 lbs baby potatoes in steamer basket. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 15 minutes, then Quick Release.
This will produce creamy & soft baby potatoes. If you prefer a firmer texture, reduce the pressure cooking time by a few minutes.
Set aside the pressure cooked baby potatoes. Discard water in inner pot & towel dry inner pot.
Once the indicator says HOT, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in Instant Pot.
Add pressure cooked baby potatoes in Instant Pot. With a wooden spoon, gently stir the baby potatoes to coat them with butter.
Sprinkle 1 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp onion powder on the baby potatoes. Gentle mix the baby potatoes, then allow the powder to darken & harden a little.
Taste & season Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes with salt and black pepper (if desired).
Serve Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes: The Roasted Potatoes in Instant Pot will be piping hot, so let it cool for roughly 5 minutes before serving.
This will produce creamy & soft baby potatoes. If you prefer a firmer texture, reduce the pressure cooking time by a few minutes.


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La saison 2009 du Championnat de Singapour de football est la 77 édition de la première division à Singapour, organisée par la fédération singapourienne sous forme d'une poule unique où toutes les équipes rencontrent trois fois leurs adversaires. Il n'y a pas de relégation puisque les clubs inscrits sont des franchises, à l'image de ce qui se fait dans les championnats australien ou nord-américain.

C'est le club de Singapore Armed Forces FC, triple tenant du titre, qui remporte à nouveau le championnat cette saison, après avoir terminé en tête du classement final, avec onze points d'avance sur Tampines Rovers et quatorze sur le duo composé de Gombak United FC et de Home United FC. C'est le onzième titre de champion de Singapour du club.

À l'issue de la saison, le champion se qualifie pour les barrages de la Ligue des champions de l'AFC et le vainqueur de la Coupe de Singapour se qualifie pour la Coupe de l'AFC. Néanmoins, les franchises « étrangères » comme Super Reds FC, Albirex Niigata Singapour FC ou DPMM Brunei ne peuvent pas s'aligner en compétition asiatique pour représenter Singapour.

La formation chinoise de Dalian Shide Siwu est remplacée par une équipe de Brunei, DPMM Brunei, qui est exclue en cours de saison car la FIFA suspend la fédération brunéie.

Les clubs participants

Compétition
Le barème de points servant à établir le classement se décompose ainsi :
 Victoire : 3 points ;
 Match nul : 1 point ;
 Défaite : 0 point.

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Matchs

Bilan de la saison

Voir aussi

Références

Liens internes
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Liens externes
  Page complète sur la saison sur RSSSF

Championnat de Singapour de football
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Josh McDaniels has been linked to numerous NFL head coaching jobs in recent years. It is clear that the New England Patriots offensive coordinator wants to wait for the perfect opportunity, and there may be teams that try to convince him in the coming weeks that they can provide that. According to one NFL insider,… Read More
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Josh McDaniels has been linked to numerous NFL head coaching jobs in recent years. It is clear that the New England Patriots offensive coordinator wants to wait for the perfect opportunity, and there may be teams that try to convince him in the coming weeks that they can provide that. According to one NFL insider, the Las Vegas Raiders are one to keep an eye on.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media told WEEI's "Gresh & Keefe" show on Thursday that McDaniels has "really got a shot" to land a head coach job this offseason. He said McDaniels' extensive experience will be an advantage for him, but he still expects the 45-year-old to be selective. With Jon Gruden having been fired and the Raiders potentially cleaning house, Rapoport thinks that job might have some appeal for McDaniels.
.@Rapsheet today on Josh McDaniels' head coaching candidacy:
"He's gonna do it his way…I'd imagine he'd go to a place where there was not a current GM in place. Raiders would make some sense, we'll see what happens with the Vikings…"
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"I do think he's not for everyone and everyone is not for him, so would he go to a place that already has a GM? I would have some doubts there," Rapoport said. "If he's gonna do it, he's gonna do it his way and he's gonna do it properly. He's gonna do it with the right structure and personnel. I would imagine he would go to a place where there is not a current GM in place. The Raiders would make some sense. We'll see what's gonna happen with the Vikings … there's not a ton of openings, but there's a couple that make some sense."
Mike Mayock is still the general manager of the Raiders. However, he was basically hand-selected by Gruden when the Raiders lured Gruden out of the broadcast booth in 2019. One recent report said Mayock has a legitimate chance to keep the job, but Rapoport seems to think he'll be gone.
McDaniels interviewed for at least one head coach job last offseason. He infamously backed out after agreeing to become a team's head coach a few years ago. Because of that and his previous NFL head coaching gig, McDaniels has had to tread lightly during recent hiring cycles.
While his resume as an offensive coordinator is as good as it gets, McDaniels already had one failed stint as a head coach. He lasted less than two seasons with the Denver Broncos in 2009 and 2010, finishing with an 11-17 record. McDaniels knows his next head coaching opportunity could be his last.
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Scientists can now make fresh water with manure (an organic fertilizer)
Water scarcity is a real global issue and it's infecting more and more people every day.
71% of Our planet consist of water but only 0.3% of it, is drinkable.
Around 1.42 billion people are living in areas where they should struggle to find water every day.
With the rapid growth of population, climate change and many more environmental problems around the world, it's not difficult to see that more nations will face water scarcity in close future.
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Being able to desalinate sea water (turning undrinkable sea water into fresh drinkable water) has been the main goal of many water poor countries around the world.
for example, In early 2017, Saudi Arabia invested $7.2 Billion in construction of its desalination planet called al-jubail.
But desalination plants are not as efficient as they should.
The main problem of desalination planets is that they consume a lot of electricity to desalinate water.
For a long time – Being able to turn sea water into fresh drinkable water without consuming a lot of energy, has been the main purpose of many scientists around the world.
Yi Zheng An associate professor of Northeastern University, developed a new technic to desalinate sea water without using any kind of electricity.
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By hitting the Manure up to 3000 Fahrenheit and killing all the bacteria inside, the manure transformed to carbon powder, which yi zheng and his team were able to turn it to a foam filter which floats on the surface of water and could filter out the salt of sea water (while it turns to steam by sunlight).
By using manure as filter and sunlight as process activator – scientists were able to develop a true "eco-friendly" way for desalination.
"The materials we use are totally natural, sustainable" Zheng said
He also added "This natural material performs well, and is low-cost, easy to obtain, and easy to manufacture."
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Residents are warning of possible vigilante attacks against students living in the West End area of Lincoln.
Locals say there is a growing sense of frustration in the community about the student population, which many residents blame for a rise in litter and noise.
It is also claimed that a number of landlords have been undermining the area's sense of community by renting properties exclusively to students.
But a spokesman for the University has condemned suggestions of vigilantism, calling them irresponsible.
Trudie Farrely, chair of the West End Residents' Association, said: "These people are getting angry and are talking about vigilantes.
"Now we don't want that, do we? We don't want people to get hurt.
"There is nothing worse, if you are tired, you don't get your sleep and you're not earning your money."
But Jed Ashbury, a spokesman from the University of Lincoln, said students were being used as a scapegoat.
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The West End Association is calling for student housing to be capped and the university to join forces with the city council to construct student housing.


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What The Rules Are All About: Owning Property in Indonesia
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Expat bars in Bali are treasure troves of secret knowledge and hidden wisdom. It's where the mysterious oracles live. If you need an answer to any question, anything at all, then all you need to do is head to the nearest expat bar and very politely ask the guy making the most noise.
It's a bit risky mind you as he might take offense and verbally abuse you for no reason whatsoever. But that's his right OK, because he's been on the island for the longest of times and he's got the attitude and the love handles to prove it!
The oracle is sure to know the best of ways to illegally extend your visa, avoid paying any and all taxes and where to buy the cheapest Bintang in town. And for sure he knows the best way to buy a house. Wink, wink. He doesn't actually own one himself because he says he prefers to rent but he sure as hell knows the law. All of it!
Actually, he thinks he knows, but he doesn't so don't take his merry advice. Not unless you enjoy looking over your shoulder and living in a constant state of paranoia or you've got more money than sense.
There's no denying that property is big business in Bali. This island paradise seems to have it all; amazing architecture, beautiful beaches, picture postcard places. But it's risky right? I mean, we all know the laws don't make sense and they're made to be broken, right? Everyone says foreigners don't have a legal leg to stand on, right?
If you listen to the oracle you're setting yourself up for a fall.
That's why it's better to find professionals who know the real story about real estate in Bali.
One of the first things to understand is there are foreign ownership rules and regulations. So get to know what they are. They may not be exactly the same as you'd find in your own country, but we're not in your country now are we, we're in Indonesia. And if you don't like the rules here don't play.
The oracle, however will try to convince you its OK to bend the rules, hide them under a blanket and lock them in the closet. But it's not OK. It's really not OK. You wouldn't consider doing it at home so why try and do it here. The invisibility cloak the oracle speaks so highly of doesn't exist. It never did.
Indonesia's Agrarian Law called Undang-Undang No.5 Tahun 1960 article 16 (1) is based on the Indonesian Constitution. It covers seven kinds of ownership structure but for our purposes only four of these apply. These are:
1. Hak Milik or Freehold
2. Hak Guna Bangunan (HGB) or Right to Build
3. Hak Pakai or Right to Use
4. Hak Sewa or Leasehold
An Indonesian citizen is entitled to use any of these structures. A foreigner is not.
In December 2015, the government updated the property ownership laws making it easier for foreigners to own land and property under Hak Pakai and Hak Sewa for residential properties and Hak Guna Bangunan for commercial titles. If someone tells you different or suggests you use a nominee to get a Freehold or Hak Milik title, don't turn and walk away, run!
In all cases you need to show that you are partly living, working, retiring or investing in Indonesia.
Hak Pakai certificates are valid for 80 years with automatic extensions after 30 years and 50 years. Hak Sewa certificates can range from one year up to the same maximum length as Hak Pakai, for a total of 80 years.
If you're not comfortable with either Hak Pakai or Hak Sewa another option is to create a foreign owned company (called a PMA.) This company can legally have a Right to Build (HGB)certificate. You own the company and the company owns the property. Simple. Straight forward. And most importantly, safe-as-houses-legal!
The bottom line here is that if you play by the rules the property game in Bali is not only fun but has all the potential to be very lucrative. If you don't like the rules because you're in denial of a warped neo-colonial attitude that says you can do what whatever you want because you're– insert nationality here– then go ahead and find your oracle. He's waiting for you between Bintang rounds. Let him get you lost in a maze of imaginary short cuts. You can hold on to his cold clammy hands and dive into his rather murky world of double-speak-king-pin wannabes. If that scares you, it should!
It's important to remember there are professionals out there; people dedicated to making your experience in Bali one to remember (in a good and positive way.) So feel free to give us a call for some down-to-earth-truth-talking-advice. You won't regret it … the oracle might, but then again, do we really care what he thinks?
If you'd like to learn more about owning property in Indonesia get in touch with us today through hello@sevenstonesindonesia.com
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Ridwan is one of Indonesia's top executives with a long and illustrious career in the financial world. He holds several professional certifications including being a Certified Business Valuer (CBV) issued by the Australian Academy of Finance and Management; Broker-Dealer Representative (WPPE); and The Directorship Certification for Directors and Commissioners, issued by the Indonesian Institute of Commissioners and Directors.
His experience includes being the Managing Director at one of the top investment banking groups in the region, the Recapital Group, the CFO at State-owned enterprises in fishery industry and the CEO at Tanri Abeng & Son Holding. He's also been an Independent Commissioner in several Financial Service companies and on the Audit and Risk Committee at Bank BTPN Tbk, Berau Coal Energy Tbk, Aetra Air Jakarta as well as working for Citibank, Bank Mandiri and HSBC. His last position was as CFO at PT Citra Putra Mandiri – OSO Group.
Ridwan has won a number of prestigious awards including the Best CFO Awards 2019 (Institute of Certified Management Accountant Australia-Indonesia); Asia Pacific Young Business Leader awarded by Asia 21 Network New York USA (Tokyo 2008); UK Alumni Business Awards 2008 awarded by the British Council; and The Most Inspiring Human Resources Practitioners' version of Human Capital Magazine 2010.
He's a member of the Board of Trustees of the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Law, Trisakti University, Co-Founder of the Paramadina Public Policy Institute and actively writes books, publications and articles in the mass media. He co-authored "Korupsi Mengorupsi Indonesia" in 2009, which helps those with an interest in understanding governance in Indonesia and the critical issue of corruption. Ridwan speaks Indonesian and English.
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His most recent experience is within Intelligent Transport Solutions (ITS), Telecom, and other sectors within the Indonesian market. He is today through his position in SSI and by representing Norway Connect, promoting Nordic and European companies that would like to explore business opportunities in the Indonesian market. He's also playing an active role to help create the Nordic House concept in Jakarta that will provide an excellent platform for Nordic companies entering Indonesia, where they'll find a community that can offer support with trusted information and affordable services to enter this market.
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Andrzej is Co-owner/ Founder and Director of Seven Stones Indonesia. He was born in the UK to Polish parents and has been living in Indonesia for more than 33-years. He is a skilled writer, trainer and marketer with a deep understanding of Indonesia and its many cultures after spending many years travelling across the archipelago from North Sumatra to Irian Jaya.
His experience covers Marketing, Branding, Advertising, Publishing, Real Estate and Training for 5-Star Hotels and Resorts in Bali and Jakarta, which has given him a passion for the customer experience. He's a published author and a regular contributor to local and regional publications. His interests include conservation, eco-conscious initiatives, spirituality and motorcycles. Andrzej speaks English and Indonesian.
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Terje is from Norway and has been living in Indonesia for over 20-years. He first came to Indonesia as a child and after earning his degree in Business Administration from the University of Agder in Norway, he moved to Indonesia in 1993, where he has worked in leading positions in education and the fitness/ wellness industries all over Indonesia including Jakarta, Banjarmasin, Medan and Bali.
He was Co-owner and CEO of the Paradise Property Group for 10-years and led the company to great success. He is now Co-owner/ Founder and Director of Seven Stones Indonesia offering market entry services for foreign investors, legal advice, sourcing of investments and in particular real estate investments. He has a soft spot for eco-friendly and socially sustainable projects and investments, while his personal business strengths are in property law, tourism trends, macroeconomics, Indonesian government and regulations. His personal interests are in sport, adventure, history and spiritual experiences.
Terje's leadership, drive and knowledge are recognised across many industries and his unrivalled network of high level contacts in government and business spans the globe. He believes you do good and do well but always in that order. Terje speaks English, Indonesian and Norwegian.
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Please find below details of the latest immigration regulations:
Onshore Visas:
Single Entry Visitor Visas (B211A, B211B and B211C) issued after 16 April 2022, for both 60-days, can no longer be extended and you'll need to apply for a new onshore visa, which we can process for IDR 4,500,000.
Single Entry Visitor Visas (B211A, B211B and B211C) issued before 16 April 2022, can be extended one more time for an additional 60-days. After the 60-days, you'll need to apply for a new onshore visa. We can process this one time extension for IDR 2,500,000/ person and a new visa for IDR 4,500,000.
Offshore Visas:
Your visa validity begins from the date of your arrival in Indonesia if you're using the Denpasar Immigration Office.
And if you're using the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, your visa validity begins from the date your E-Visa was issued.
If arrival was before April 16 2022, the visa can be extended just one more time and is then valid for an additional 60-days. We can process this one time extension for IDR 2,500,000/ person.
Please note the visa cannot be extended more than one time but you can apply for a new onshore visa, which we can process for IDR 4,500,000.
If arrival was after April 16, 2022 the visa cannot be extended but you can apply for a new onshore visa, which we can process for IDR 4,500,000.
Visas on Arrival (VOA) can only be granted a one-time extension for 30-days, which we can process for IDR 950,000.
Please note this information was correct at the time of publication and may change without prior notice. Seven Stones Indonesia is not responsible for any updates and changes to these regulations.


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$("#button").click(function() {
  // use next() to get & change li's class
  $(this).next().attr('class','abc');
  // or use selector directly to target element and modify its class
  $('some_selector').attr('class','abc');
});

For nearby element, check jQuery API next() or sliblings.
Besides, the selectors part of jQuery API is very useful.

A: You can use addClass() and removeClass() method of jQuery to achieve that. You may also use toggleClass() to switch a class on and off for an element.
Please check out this fiddle.
I am selecting the particular
 and removing the assigned class and adding the new one as demonstrated below:
    $("#change").on('click', function(event) {
        $($("li")[0]).removeClass('bright').addClass('sober');
        $($("li")[1]).removeClass('sober').addClass('pale');
        $($("li")[2]).removeClass('pale').addClass('bright');
    });

Thanks.

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Efficiency key to mitigating insurance reforms: survey
Financial advisers believe efficiency will be the biggest issue they will need to address to help their businesses make the transition to the life insurance framework, new research has found.
by Scott Hodder - July 16, 2015 0 comments
The research, conducted by Zurich, found 37 per cent of advisers will respond to the insurance industry reforms by increasing their focus on business efficiency.
Meanwhile, 26 per cent of advisers said they would focus on more holistic financial advice rather than on risk-only advice.
When asked to nominate what would assist most in achieving greater efficiency, 55 per cent of advisers said a more "flexible, less onerous compliance regime" would help.
A further one third of participants indicated that automation of the advice process and technology would underpin efforts to adapt to the changing landscape.
Zurich's head of distribution, life and investments, Kristine Brooks said the survey results were encouraging since they indicate advisers have already started to reposition themselves for the future.
"Rather than looking backwards, advisers are clearly starting to think about those aspects of their business where there are opportunities to drive more value in the future", Ms Brooks said.
"Importantly, they are focusing on those parts of the value chain which are most within their control.
"The findings also put life insurers and licensees on notice to be more innovative and customer-centric in the way they support the client engagement processes of advisers," she said.
Zurich also noted that when advisers are considering the forces that would affect their business the most over the long term, consumers self-serving online and the health of the economy were seen to be just as significant as remuneration changes.
The research, conducted in June, drew on a survey of 207 advisers active in the life insurance market.
Last Updated: 16 July 2015 Published: 16 July 2015
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We're not pretending to change the World single-handed here at Juice Lubes – we're just doing our bit to reduce single-use plastics.
Here's a few tips on how you can cut down on plastic with our gear.
Did you know that us humans produce 300million tonnes of plastic a year and only half of it can be recycled?
And did you know that only 10 – 13% of plastic in the world gets recycled … and the rest of it ends up floating around in the oceans or sat in landfill?
Here's 3 tips on how you can cut down on all of those plastics when using Juice Lubes gear.
It's really easy to chuck those used bike wash bottles in the bin.
Our plastic bottles, pots and tops are all recyclable in your household recycling collection. When they're done you can put them out for the bin men in your kerbside recycling box. They'll take them away, melt them down and create new stuff from them.
Our white bottles are type 1 plastic, which is recyclable in almost every UK waste collections.
Our clear lube bottles are type 2 plastic, which is also widely recycled in UK waste collections.
Our grease and paste pots are type 5 plastic, which is also widely recycled in UK waste collections.
The lids of our spray cans are either type 1 or 2, both of which can be recycled.
The lids of our lube bottles are type 5 plastic… you guessed it!
Also, our spray cans are Tinplate, which is safe to recycle.
Not sure how to check? Flip the bottle over and check the number on the bottom. This guide can tell you what can and can't be recycled.
Don't forget that some local recycling facilities are better than others, so check what your local can do.
Sure, you can recycle our plastic bottles, but why not reuse them and turn single-use into multi-use?
Dirt Juice Super is our concentrated bike wash. You can use it solo as a degreaser or mix it with water to turn it into bike wash. One bottle of Super turns into a whopping 10 litres of bike wash.
If you buy a Dirt Juice Double pack you get a bottle of concentrate and a bottle of bike wash with a squirty-gun nozzle.
When the Wash is used up, you can keep mixing up fresh batches with Dirt Juice Super using the empty bottle again and again and again.
No need to bin those bottles, just keep mixing up bike wash!
If you take this approach for just one bottle of Dirt Juice Super, you'll extend the life of your plastic bottle by 10 times!
Some of our dealers offer a refill scheme, like WeRideBikes in Ulverston.
If you bring in your empty bottle of bike wash, they'll refill it for you for less than the cost of buying a new one.
You'll be able to reuse your plastic bottles and nozzles and you won't need to buy fresh plastic bottles each time.
We'll be offering this as a proper product in our range soon, with an in-store refill for customers to use. Stay tuned and we'll let you know when that's available.
We'd love to hear how you're cutting down on your plastic use.


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Two new publications on chemistry
Two new publications on chemistry dedicated to RUDN University 55th anniversary Two new books on chemistry edited by professor A.Soldatenkov, DSc (Chemistry) have been published in Vietnam. Both books are dedicated to RUDN University 55th anniversary. One of the books contains congratulations of pro
Two new publications on chemistry dedicated to RUDN University 55th anniversary Two new books on chemistry edited by professor A.Soldatenkov, DSc (Chemistry) have been published in Vietnam. Both books are dedicated to RUDN University 55th anniversary. One of the books contains congratulations of professor Nguen Kim Shon, Vice-President of Vietnam National University on RUDN University anniversary. "Basics of design and chemistry of medicinal nanoforms" was published by "Znanie" publishing house in Hanoi and is intended for students and teachers of chemical, pharmaceutical, biological and medical institutes. 'Detergents and disinfectants, applied organic chemistry" was published in the publishing house of Vietnam National University (Hanoi). The authors devoted their books to the memory of V.Stanis who fought in the Great Patriotic War and was Rector and President of RUDN University.
Tatiana's Day
Granting National ecological prize
RUDN University and QS World Merit sign a memorandum of cooperation
December 28, RUDN University Rector Oleg Yastrebov and QS World Merit Head of Partnerships Zoya Zaitseva signed an agreement on large-scale cooperation in achieving 17 sustainable development goals identified by the UN.
RUDN University in the 31st place in the international QS EECA 2022 rankings
In a year, RUDN University rose from 43 to 31 place in the international QS University Rankings: Emerging Europe & Central Asia 2022. Peoples' Friendship University of Russia showed the best results in international scientific relations, academic reputation and employer reputation categories.
RUDN University entered the top-30 "greenest" universities in the world according to GreenMetric 2021 ranking
RUDN has risen to the 28th position in the international ranking of environmentally friendly universities UI GreenMetric 2021 remaining the "greenest" university in Russia. This is the best result in the history of the university's ranking participation since 2011. The list of the "greenest" universities was published on December 14. There are 956 universities from 80 countries, including 54 universities from Russia. The goal of the UI GreenMetric — assess universities according to campus development ecological sustainability and the energy-saving model of university management.


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Q: DLNA FLAC audio client which will work headless on Linux? Subject line says it -- can anyone point me to a DLNA audio player client which will play FLAC without transcoding, which doesn't require an X server or graphical interface, and will run happily from the commandline?

A: I've been looking for something similar too. The only thing similar to this is gmediarenderer but I couldn't see a way to install it on a box without X libraries installed - but I could be wrong. It is also not maintained... a fork is available at https://github.com/hzeller/gmrender-resurrect and may be worth a try.
FWIW, mpd (http://mpd.wikia.com/wiki/Music_Player_Daemon_Wiki) does operate headlessly and does everything I want except support control from my Upnp control point.


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How Are Hispanics Shopping for Beauty & Cosmetics Products?
Brand Loyalty & Purchase Habits | Brand-Related | CPG & FMCG | Cross-Media & Traditional | CSR & Environmental | Customer-Centric | Demographics & Audiences | Hispanic | Industries | Spending Trends | Word of Mouth
When it comes to purchasing cosmetics, Hispanic-Americans look to companies that not only are diverse in their skin tone offerings but also offer versatility. Here's a closer look at what Hispanics in the US value in cosmetic companies and products, and where they have been shopping for these products in the past 6 months, per a report [download page] from ThinkNow.
About 6 in 10 (62%) Hispanics surveyed say they have purchased cosmetic or beauty products in the past 6 months (as of late July 2020). Among those respondents, 83% reported it to be somewhat or very important for the products they purchased to have diversity in skin tone offerings. Eight in 10 also said that products that offer multiple solutions are at least somewhat important.
A similar number of respondents also place some degree of importance on cosmetic products that are made with organic/natural ingredients (75%), are brands that are dedicated to diversity and inclusion (75%) and are environmentally-conscious (74%).
And, while the non-Hispanic White respondents surveyed also say it's important that the cosmetic products they buy offer multiple solutions (78%) and diversity in skin tones (77%), fewer feel it's important that the brands they buy are dedicated to diversity and inclusion (63%).
The Integer Group found that more beauty shoppers are turning to specialty stores like Sephora, Ulta and Morphe and e-commerce sites for their cosmetic needs. This seems to be the case for the Hispanic beauty/cosmetic shoppers from ThinkNow's survey, with online (46%) and speciality stores (45%) being where most have shopped in the past 6 months, along with drug stores (44%).
When it comes to getting information about the beauty/cosmetic brands or products, while shoppers, in general, tend to turn to friends and family for product information, Hispanic beauty shoppers are somewhat less likely to turn to friends (42%) or family (34%) than they are to online search (51%) for information.
The full report can be downloaded here.
About the Data: Findings are based on a survey of 1,525 US adults (18+) — 501 Hispanics, 255 African-American, 254 Asian and 515 non-Hispanic Whites. The survey was fielded between July 24 and August 8, 2020.


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About Our Camp Founder Da'Norris Searcy
Da'Norris Searcy was born at Grady Hospital on November 16, 1988. At age 4, he already had dreams of the NFL. The first thing to know about our camp founder in Atlanta, GA, is that the NFL was his Plan A of making it and nothing else! Da'Norris started playing at a young age, having loved watching Monday night football. He didn't know how much money could be made, but he did know the game would be the start to what he would call, "a career planned well." His collegiate career, professional experience, and Da'Norris Searcy's Youth Football Camp would be just that.
His dreams and hard work paid off during his days at Towers High, where he was a two-way standout at both defensive back and running back. He recorded 71 tackles, including 21 solo stops, 8 tackles for losses, and 3 sacks as a senior. He also rushed for 1,607 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior. In track and field, Searcy recorded personal-best times of 11.18 seconds in the 100m and 23.31 seconds in the 200m.
Considered only a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, Searcy had quite a lot of offers from top BCS schools, including Florida, Virginia Tech, LSU, and Ole Miss. Nonetheless, divisional 1 colleges and universities made sure they kept an eye on Searcy. However, he ultimately decided to attend North Carolina and play for the Tar Heels.
In 2007, Searcy graduated from Towers and began his journey to The UNC-CH. He was one of 11 true freshmen to see action. He played in all 12 games, primarily on special teams. In 2008, he played primarily on special teams and as a reserve safety. He played in all 13 games and finished the season with 25 tackles, 2 sacks, and 3 pass breakups. In 2009, he moved into the starting safety spot and also served as Carolina's starting punt returner. He finished the season with 35 tackles and had one interception, 3 pass breakups, and returned 7 kickoffs for an average of 23.1 yards. As a senior in 2010, he started 9 of 10 games and recorded 37 tackles, including 2 for losses, and team-high 4 interceptions. From here, Searcy proceeded to gain many looks from pro-scouts for performance in the game he loves dearly.
With hard work, there is great effort to show—and it did as Da'Norris made more highly recognized accomplishments, being invited to the 2011 Reese's Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.
Later, in 2011, Searcy also got invited to the 2011 NFL combine in Indianapolis, where he was top performer for his DB class in benching 225lbs 27 times. This really sparked another side for scouts to see Searcy as a prospective member of the NFL. With the 2011 draft open, the Buffalo Bills selected Da'Norris Searcy from North Carolina (4th round 100th pick overall).
Searcy went on to dominate at high expectations, having his best year in 2013-2014 when he recorded 84 tackles, 4 sacks, a fumble recovery for a touchdown, and an interception for a touchdown. In 2014, he recorded 71 tackles, 1 sack, 2 fumble recoveries, and 3 interceptions.
His 4-year contract was about to expire. While still having age and skills on his side, Searcy could be in possible talks to continue football elsewhere on another team—and that's exactly what happened. Searcy now was about to sign a new contract to be back in the south and out of the nipping cold to the Tennessee Titans, formally known as the Houston Oilers.
Unfortunately, the salary cap(s) was a vital reason why Searcy was released, only to have more blessings fall right back into his lap when he signed yet another contract with another playoff contender and went back home to where it all started, with the Carolina Panthers in 2018.
Searcy was excited at the prospect of going back to Carolina knowing that more greatness was destined even beyond the years he'd already had. With so much success, Da'Norris wants to continue to play as long as his God says the same, his body allows him, and he has the support of his family and friends.
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Can your zodiac sign predict your likelihood of cheating? Astrology can reveal a lot of about your love love life – including your tendency to stray. We spoke with with astrologer Jim Ventura to learn more about the link between star signs and adultery. Read on for Jim's insights in your partner's astrological sign – which include what to do to prevent them from cheating!
Aries a masculine fire sign. Once an Aries marks their territory to "claim" someone, they are unlikely to cheat. Still, Aries does often crave a new creative endeavor, or another conquest, and could cheat out of an urge for something new. Reinvent yourself from time to time to keep Aries interested. For a fire sign, an occasional battle or disagreement hashed out may actually be an opportunity to clear the air in a good way.
This sign is most surprising! Taurus is a fixed feminine sign and likely to be very loyal. Yet, their disposition to seeking satiation and indulgence could influence why a Taurus might cheat. They typically are very sensual and driven by touch and taste – which could be a fueling factor. Taurus typically seeks security, but if they don't feel this in a relationship, they could be driven to find that sense elsewhere. Allow Taurus to indulge from time to time – and even join in with them! Don't try to power play a bull and get them mad – it can take a long time to shake off! Know that despite everything they are usually wired to be committed.
Gemini is a masculine air sign. While Gemini is the sign of the twins it would in no way mean an inclination toward straying. That said, Gemini can juggle a lot of things in life and their innate curiosity can pull them into many different places (and even people) along their travels. Keep Gemini around by making them laugh, and by sharing some of their many interests. They enjoy communicating with their mates, so give them what they want.
Cancer is a feminine water sign. Cancer is another sign that would seem unlikely to cheat. Yet while the pull to service others is strong, if they are not getting that in return from a mate, they may be driven to seek this from another source. Cancer's life test is to be more discerning. If they were pulled into an early marriage or commitment, and they feel a nagging sense of doubt or a need for more connection, they could go astray. Appreciate everything Cancer does for you – say it a lot. Do things for them without them having to ask. Recognize they have very changing moods and go with the flow. Cancer will often stay around for a long time.
Leo is a masculine fire sign. They're perhaps likely to be one of the most loyal signs of all. Leo is a fixed sign after all, so commitment and fealty are natural traits. Still Leo needs to be appreciated, acknowledged and adored. Fail to give them that fix and they could stray. Keep your Leo by honest praise, and appreciate their talented showmanship. Treat them with chivalry, or learn to adore their being chivalrous with you!
Virgo is a feminine earth sign. Virgo is a sign that is unlikely to be a cheater. They enjoy being of service to the ones they truly love. It can take a bit to get Virgo to open up and relax, but they will often be in it for the long haul once they do. They like things to be tidy, clean, and you can't get mad when they correct you. Believe it or not, it is one of the ways they show love. They care enough to want to help! Give them useful practical gifts, and marvel in their excellent ability to plan and research.
Libra is a masculine air sign. They are often naturally good at relationships. After all, one of their gifts recognizing and appreciating another's point of view. They like the allure of commitment, and will think about it with some passion. Any sign can stray, and Libra may look for some magic and romance if they see it missing in their partners. Keep a Libra happy by having good taste. They like nice things and nice people. Don't force them to make all the decisions, but always get their perspective on choices to consider.
Scorpio is a feminine water sign. They either commit or they don't. There is rarely a middle ground, but when they do commit they are typically loyal. This sign is reactive to power plays in relationships, but often don't see that they cause them too! A Scorpio is drawn to a little mystery in life, and that could cause them to stray. Keep a Scorpio happy by being loyal and not reacting to their changing moods. They can often have a slightly dark but funny sense of humor. Appreciate this and give them a little mystery to solve from time to time.
Sagittarius is a masculine fire sign. As restless as Sagittarius can be (and the males may wait until later in life to settle down!), they often have strong moral and ethical codes so they are unlikely to be cheaters. Still, Sagittarius does love an adventure, and can be very flirty and charming. Keep your Sagittarius around by not trying to cage them in. Let them talk a lot, and appreciate their wisdom and endless acquired stories.
While Capricorn is a female sign and may cheat more out of need as opposed to ego or status, they often are very aware of status and position. Capricorn's negative expression of "I'm inhibited" can possibly push them into seeking out sexual experiences they may have missed in their younger years when other signs were busy sowing their oats. The reverse element of often conservative Capricorn may also be an appeal in some respects, by going against the more natural pull of strong convictions often held in life. Be patient with Capricorn's pace, and find the right balance of being affectionate consistently without smothering.
While a fixed sign (which means they're more likely to be loyal), Aquarius can be quirky and non-conformist in some respects. The influence of the ruling planet Uranus can drive them to want to shatter the normal restraints traditional relationship. The possibility of fetish or other interests that are unique in their wiring can have them seeking out some satisfaction they may not be getting from their partner. The bucket list many people and have – especially Aquarians! – of things they've always wanted to do may also be a contributing factor. Value Aquarius's unique way of seeing things and acknowledge their smarts. Be committed and loving but don't be painfully gushy with them – expect them to be that way with you. Doing so often keeps an Aquarius happy and loyal.
Pisces is a feminine sign and likely to cheat more from need. The image of two fish attached at the tail and pulling into opposite directions can be part of a pull toward self-defeat. A naturally compassionate sign may also be pulled into an affair to make deeper connections they may not have with their mate. The dreamy side of Neptune (the Pisces ruling planet) may pull them to the idea that something secret, special and even mystical is awaiting them. Never take advantage of their kindness, and understand their need for retreat to recharge. Pisces will happily make sacrifices for the one they love.


Tillerson held a sad press conference at the State Department after being laid off.
Two days ago, the president of the United States fired his Secretary of State — arguably the most prestigious and consequential position in the cabinet — via Twitter.
Welcome to another week in Donald Trump's Washington. It's curtains for Rex Tillerson, the former ExxonMobil CEO who dutifully served a year as Secretary of State before being unceremoniously axed this week. Tillerson and his boss never quite clicked — notably, Tillerson never flat-out denied a report that he called Trump a "moron" — and the past few months have seen speculation that he'd be out imminently.
That moment came this week, as Tillerson was on the heels of a trip to Africa, in which he had to miss some business due to illness. The secretary, who was often at odds with the president on foreign policy, particularly relating to Russia, also remarked on Monday on the need to counter the Kremlin after a former Russian double agent was found poisoned in Britain.
Last week, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly reportedly told Tillerson cryptically that there might be a "presidential tweet" concerning him, but didn't say what it would be or when it would come. On Tuesday morning, said tweet came, and multiple outlets report that POTUS, a man who became famous for the manner in which he fired people, didn't call up Tillerson before sending it. The White House disputes this version of events, and it fired the State Department spokesman who contradicted them.
Tillerson held a sad press conference at the State Department after being laid off, in which he touted the highlights of his tenure — primarily, getting North Korea to the negotiating table — while urging the U.S. to do more about Russia. He didn't take a moment to praise Trump, or his policies.
Lined up to replace Tillerson is Mike Pompeo, the director of the CIA, and a former congressman from Kansas. Pompeo has established himself as one of Trump's closest allies in the cabinet, and POTUS is reportedly a big fan of the intel chief's briefings, which are heavy on the visuals ("killer graphics," in Pompeo's lingo) and light on the words.
Pompeo is a West Point and Harvard-educated attorney who chaired the House Intelligence Committee during the 2016 election. Stellar resume, NPR reports, for a guy described as a "smart" and "bombastic" hard-liner on foreign policy issues. As a member of Congress, Pompeo retained deep links with far-right Islamophobic activists, reports the Daily Beast, and Muslim-American activists are dismayed at his elevation to Secretary of State. Politico reports that his promotion means U.S. participation in the Iran nuclear deal could go the way of Rex Tillerson.
Elevating Pompeo to Foggy Bottom means he'll need to be replaced at Langley. Trump tapped the deputy director of the agency, Gina Haspel, to be the new chief. Haspel would be the first woman to lead the CIA, and she would also be the first woman to lead the CIA who also oversaw a secret torture prison.
According to the landmark torture report produced by a U.S. Senate committee in 2014, Haspel was in charge of a so-called CIA "black site" in Thailand, where one man was subjected to waterboarding 83 times. Those sessions were taped, but Haspel ordered the tapes destroyed. The New Yorker's Dexter Filkins has a take on this administration's embrace and defense of torture.
Trump's personnel decisions mean the Senate will see two high-profile confirmation hearings in the coming months — and for two positions that have no small amount to do with the ongoing investigation into ties between the Trump camp and Russia.
It's that angle — plus Pompeo's outlook on Islam and Haspel's history at the CIA — that will make those hearings really explosive. When it comes time to vote, watch Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who caught some flack for voting to confirm Pompeo as CIA Director last year. She based that vote on the need to have someone in charge at an agency so central to U.S. national security. A year later, will she use the same rationale for Pompeo at the State Department?
In other comings and goings at the White House, Trump's body man, John McEntee, was abruptly fired and escorted off the White House premises on Monday before he could even grab his jacket. The 27 year-old aide, a constant presence at POTUS' side, was fired due to "unspecified security issues," reports the WSJ. NBC News reports he is under investigation for "serious financial crimes." Thankfully, the dude will land on his feet: he's already been given a job at the president's reelection campaign.
Possibly even more firings and hirings on the way in the administration, as POTUS mulls a broader shake-up of his administration just over a year into his first term, reports Vanity Fair's Gabe Sherman.
On Tuesday, voters in western Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District went to the polls in a special election, and they delivered a big upset: Democrat Conor Lamb pulled off a very narrow and very stunning victory over Republican Rick Saccone in a district that went for Trump by 19 points. Currently, Lamb holds a roughly 600 vote lead over Saccone — a difference of about 0.2 percent, which the NYT claims Saccone can't make up based on the number of absentee ballots yet to be counted.
A recount is not automatically initiated under Pennsylvania law, but as of this afternoon, Saccone hasn't conceded, so expect some kind of challenge. In a fun twist, thanks to court-ordered redistricting, PA-18 won't exist in November as presently constructed. Both Lamb and Saccone could file to run in other districts before the outcome for this one is official.
It's important not to read too much into special elections, but the PA-18 result, no matter who ultimately wins, actually is a big deal. Saccone was maligned as a candidate (by his own party) but was basically a generic Republican in a district that's supposed to favor them by double digits. He ran on the GOP tax cut bill, which is meant to be the party's main talking point on the campaign trail this fall. And he ran on backing Trump, who is nationally unpopular, but is supposed to be a boost in a place like this.
Smart Republicans are publicly and privately saying that there's a blue wave coming, and that it has a whole lot to do with Trump. Links to consider: prognosticator types like Josh Kraushaar say Democrats are now "solid favorites" to retake the House. The data-dorks at FiveThirtyEight say the results are just another confirmation that Republicans are in deep trouble. The BBC has a clear, concise rundown of takeaways from the race.
On to the important angle: what does it mean for Minnesota? Minnesota's three Republican-held House districts — the 2nd, 3rd, and 6th — all lean about as or less Republican than PA-18, per the Partisan Voter Index calculated by the Cook Report. The 6th is the most conservative, with an R+12 rating, just a hair above PA-18's R+11 rating.
Don't expect Rep. Tom Emmer, the incumbent in CD6, to be in Dems' crosshairs anytime soon. There are over 100 Republican-held districts less red than PA-18, and Democrats need to win 23 of them to take back the House. The 2nd, repped by Rep. Jason Lewis, has a R+2 rating, while the 3rd, held by Rep. Erik Paulsen, actually leans Democratic by one point.
Both of those Republicans are top targets for Dems, and Tuesday's result is another data point that both Paulsen and Lewis are in for very tough fights this November: if Democrats can take a +19 Trump district, they certainly have a good shot in a place like the 3rd, which went for Hillary Clinton by nine.
POTUS hit the pavement this week, traveling to my home state of California, which he hates, to inspect prototypes of the U.S.-Mexico border wall, which he loves. During his visit Tuesday, he insulted California Gov. Jerry Brown and said California was an "out of control" haven for criminal immigrants. Come back soon!
Trump also visited St. Louis, where he touted the GOP tax plan at a factory for aerospace giant Boeing. NYT with some good reporting on the irony of that choice: while corporate America loves Trump's tax cuts, the president's steel tariffs could make Boeing very vulnerable. China and other countries are poised target its planes as a retaliatory action against the U.S. tariffs. Trump followed that visit with a fundraiser for a Missouri U.S. Senate candidate, during which he made some truly puzzling remarks — like a claim that he made up facts during a discussion on trade with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.
Hmm: the White House on Thursday placed sanctions on 19 Russians accused of meddling in the 2016 election, the most aggressive move this administration has made to date regarding Russia's activity. Hmmmmmer: special counsel Robert Mueller has ordered the Trump Organization, the president's family business, to turn over documents to his team, reports the NYT.
Finally, in the Senate on Wednesday, Democrats and Republicans joined together to pass legislation rolling back parts of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street reform package — a win for bipartisanship, and also the financial industry. I wrote on Monday about this, if you want more details.
People who asked for records under the Freedom of Information Act received censored files or nothing in 78 percent of 823,222 requests, a record over the past decade. When it provided no records, the government said it could find no information related to the request in a little over half those cases. It turned over everything requested in roughly one of every five FOIA requests, according to the AP analysis.
Records requests can take months — even years — to get fulfilled. Even then, the government censored documents in nearly two-thirds of cases when it turned over anything.
The federal government also spent $40.6 million last year in legal fees defending its decisions to withhold federal files, also a record. That included the time when a U.S. judge ruled against the AP and other news organizations asking for details about who and how much the FBI paid to unlock the iPhone used by a gunman in a mass shooting in San Bernardino, California. … The Trump administration, in a new report last week, noted that it received a record number of information requests last year. It said many agencies reduced their backlogs of overdue requests.
As a candidate, Trump used to boast he could become the first Republican to win the state, and its 55 electoral votes, in nearly three decades. Instead, Hillary Clinton won California by 4.3 million votes, more than accounting for her nearly 3-million advantage in the popular vote nationwide. California's result became the basis for Trump's false claim that millions of illegal immigrants voted for Clinton.
His resentment toward California extends beyond the election, however. The Golden State is the seat of an entertainment industry that dismissed him as a reality television creation, the home of a business culture where his real estate dreams were stymied and, now, the headquarters of a resistance movement that has tried to cast a cloud over his legitimacy as president.
Trump has at times tried to comfort himself with the notion that the state's protesters and its courts, which have ruled against him on significant immigration issues, stand apart from other Americans and other judges. … "California in many ways is out of control, as you know," he said during an interview last year with Fox News.
Much has been written about problems caused by Ivanka Trump's brand of clothes, handbags and shoes, which are primarily made overseas by low-wage laborers, but little attention has been paid to trouble caused by her continued relationship with the Trump Organization, the sprawling family real estate empire now run by two of her brothers.
The Trump Organization argues that it doesn't hire companies or benefit from governments because it generally does not own the overseas developments but rather earns money by licensing its name and managing the properties. But company officials, including Ivanka Trump and her brothers, have taken great interest in the projects, meeting with developers and walking the sites to check on progress.
While officials declined to discuss the plan's content, in keeping with the veil of secrecy they have kept over it since Mr. Trump took office, they said it would not have a set of guiding principles, like the Arab Peace Initiative, first endorsed by the Arab League in 2002, which sketched out the broad contours of an accord and left the details for the two sides to fill in.
For example, the plan will not call for a two-state solution as one of its goals, though it will prescribe pathways for the creation of two states. Nor will it call for a "fair and just solution" for Palestinian refugees, though it will offer steps to deal with the issue of refugees.
Mr. Trump's aides described a multipage document, with annexes, that proposes solutions to all the key disputes: borders, security, refugees and the status of Jerusalem. They predicted that the Israelis and the Palestinians would each find things in the plan to embrace and oppose. In delving into the fine details, the White House is turning the traditional formula for peacemaking on its head.
President Trump might not have a lot of confidence in his Cabinet these days. But a notable exception would be Scott Pruitt, the arch-conservative lawyer he tapped to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.
A year into the job, Pruitt — a climate change skeptic and oil industry ally in charge of crafting U.S. policy on the environment — has been Trump's attack dog, overseeing a sweeping rollback of regulations on the environment as he loyally defends his agency and his boss from Democrats, the press, public interest watchdogs, and the rest of the world.
Mother Jones' Rebecca Leber, who spent the last year covering Pruitt, has a worthwhile big-picture dive into the incredible, shrinking EPA — and into the ballooning ambitions of Pruitt.
Pruitt's quieter style masks the extent to which his approach to governing is the practical implementation of the president's wrecking-ball rhetoric. On the campaign trail, Trump promised to "get rid" of the EPA "in almost every form." In just his first year in office, Pruitt has already made stunning strides in that direction. He's dismantling the Obama administration's landmark Clean Power Plan, which imposed greenhouse gas limits on fossil-fuel-fired power plants. He has slashed enforcement efforts against polluters and tried to repeal rules meant to safeguard drinking-water supplies. He has threatened to roll back fuel economy standards. He's moved to weaken new rules for smog, coal ash, and mercury pollution, poorly enforced a new toxic-chemical law, and refused to ban the dangerous pesticide chlorpyrifos. He's taken aim at dozens of lesser-known rules covering everything from safety requirements for replacing asbestos to emergency response plans in hazardous chemical facilities.
In the process, Pruitt has driven away hundreds of experienced EPA staffers and scientists while putting old friends and industry reps in charge of key environmental decisions—a troubling trend that has led former EPA administrators from both parties to warn that he is doing irreversible damage to the agency.
For those of us who cover the EPA, Pruitt's profound impact on policy has been hard to miss. What's tougher to see, behind the secrecy and paranoia, is how his new job has advanced his own future plans.
March 23 is the deadline. Lawmakers are expected not to pass another stopgap continuing resolution, but to advance an omnibus bill — which lumps together various categories of government spending into one piece of legislation — to fund the government through the rest of the fiscal year.
Votes will happen next week. Shenanigans are possible: POTUS floated a so called "three for three" deal this week, which does not get you three crispy fish sandwiches for $3, but rather three years of funding for the border wall and a three-year renewal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. This pared-down compromise deflated quickly on Wednesday, as most Republicans aren't interested in such a trade-off. A lot of Democrats aren't, either, now that a recent Supreme Court decision has effectively put a stay on DACA through next year.
That, mercifully, is all the news for this week. Best of luck to your brackets and teams on this holy day of March Madness — especially the 16-seed Quakers of the University of Pennsylvania, the august alma mater that both President Trump and I share. As usual, get at me at sbrodey@minnpost.com.


If you're going to spend the money to pick out a nice bottle, then you might as well enjoy it right — these are some of the best bourbon glasses available.
The Whiskey Wedge allows you to keep your favorite whiskey chilled without watering it down. Each set comes with a double old-fashioned whiskey glass and a unique silicone mold. Simply add water into the double old-fashioned glass, insert the mold, then freeze. The ice forms into a wedge and, similar to a glacier, melts slowly due to the reduced amount of surface area. The result is a cool glass of whiskey that will not be watered down.
The Glencairn Whisky Glass is a revolutionary snifter that really lets one savor the taste and complexity of fine whisky. With the tapered mouth, you are able to really smell all the nuances the whiskey has to offer. Developed by Glencairn Crystal, the design was perfected by input from the five largest whiskey companies.
One of the more unique designs is the Norlan. It was inspired by nature, digitally crafted and meticulously refined with input from master distiller Jim McEwan. The Norlan whiskey glass has been designed to capture whiskey's complex flavors and aromatics and deliver them to the senses like never before. A black edition of the Norlan that looks really cool is also available for just $10 more.
Experts with the world's most discerning palates helped develop Riedel's Vinum series, a glassware collection designed to flatter whiskey. These glasses feature short stems and elongated, thistle-shaped bodies in order to enhance the characteristics of the whiskey for every drinker's enjoyment. This particular design was refined after experts narrowed down the best from 19 different glass styles in Austria, where Riedel is based.
Last on our list is one of the best-looking glasses on our short list. The Rikke Hagen glasses are a great blend of form and function. The wide bottom of each glass grants stability and places it perfectly in the palm of your hand. The bottom curve creates natural movement for the contents, increasing flavor and aroma. The glass closes in at the rim, intensifying and drawing the aroma to your nose.
Drinking bourbon is something one should do as an experience to be savored. The company of good friends, good music and a great setting will only enhance the moment. But one thing to consider is just what you will be drinking this fine beverage from.
Remember, this is adult time, and red Solo cups should not be part of the conversation.
Some of you may be new to this, so I'd like to offer a few suggestions on bourbon glasses to consider.
As you may have guessed, the whiskey glass market is full of unique offerings from mild to wild. They also range from affordable to those that would defund your child's college savings.
With that in mind, let's look at a few of the best. Scroll through the gallery above for some of my favorites.


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Haley Nolen knew something was wrong as she stared at the image of the baby growing inside of her. Call it an ultrasound technician's instinct.
Haley Nolen instantly knew something was wrong. As she stared at the ultrasound image of the baby girl, 20 weeks along, growing inside of her, her own training as an ultrasound technician quickly came into play. "I can see on the screen her stomach's up in her chest next to her heart — that's a sign that something is not right," Haley tells the Sioux City Journal.
It was a sign of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a rare condition that the paper reports "occurs when the diaphragm fails to close correctly during gestation, allowing abdominal contents to spill into the baby's chest cavity and compromise lung development." It was a shocking development in a pregnancy that up until that point, Haley says, had been "normal and exciting."
After the ultrasound, Haley and her husband, Tyler, were referred to a specialist in Nebraska who wanted to wait until Faith was born before surgically correcting her condition. Haley's sister-in-law, "a pediatrics resident who was set to begin a neonatology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester," the paper reports, contacted "her fellowship director to see what additional treatment options might be available for Faith" at Mayo Clinic.
At Mayo's Rochester campus, the Journal reports that Haley and Tyler learned from staff at Mayo Clinic's Fetal Care Center that Faith's condition "was more severe than initially thought." They recommended Faith have a unique procedure — a fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion (FETO) — that would involve "placing a balloon into Faith's airway in utero" to help her lungs develop. "They may die before they get the surgery postnatally, so that's why we offer FETO to those babies who have a more severe form of CDH," Rodrigo Ruano, M.D., Ph.D., chair of Mayo Clinic's Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, tells the paper. Mayo Clinic, the paper reports, "is one of just eight centers in the United States, and the only one in the Midwest, with FDA approval for the procedure."
And so on April 13, "using ultrasound guidance," Dr. Ruano performed the procedure, inserting "a tiny scope" into Haley's uterus and then advancing it "into Faith's mouth to her trachea, where he deployed and inflated a latex balloon." That would give her little lungs the additional support they needed to continue growing. "We want to increase the lung size," Dr. Ruano tells the paper. "We believe that if we close the trachea, we are going to promote the lung growth. That's why we consider this treatment part of regenerative medicine, because we are trying to regenerate the lungs or the lung tissue."
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There is a new celebrity fad: vampire facials. Have you seen the pictures of Kim Kardashian West after her vampire facial, showing her face spattered with blood and covered with tiny puncture wounds? If not, click on the link and look now. Pretty horrific.And she now says she regrets doing it, and it was quite painful. But she said that only after many others had been impressed by her original account and had been persuaded to try it for themselves.
Human ingenuity is endless. People are always looking for the next secret that will improve their health and appearance. Fad follows fad, often involving something disgusting and painful. Apparently fad-addicts subscribe to the "no pain, no gain" theory. Most of us think drinking your own urine or eating the placenta after childbirth is disgusting. "Detoxing" with days of a maple syrup, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper diet sounds pretty obnoxious. Everyone says blue-green algae tastes vile; I haven't tried it, and I'm not planning to.
Vampire facials don't involve any vampires. The name comes from the bloody appearance. The procedure has two components: the preparation of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and the puncturing of the skin to allow penetration of PRP into the tissue. The patient's blood is drawn and centrifuged to separate out the PRP. Then a pen-like instrument called a micropen is used; it has twelve automated acupuncture-sized needles that move up and down while the device is moved in improvised patterns over the face, and the PRP solution is dripped onto the areas being treated. It is painful, so usually the skin is pre-treated with a numbing agent. Microneedling or microdermabrasion perforates the skin and creates tiny microinjuries that bleed. Hence the bloody appearance of the face after treatment.
The cost varies but may be as much as $1,000. Multiple treatments are often needed at intervals of a month. Sometimes it is combined with other treatments such as Botox and hyaluronic fillers. Providers claim that patients recover in a day or two, but there are reports from patients whose recovery took a week or more, with scabbing and other problems. Sometimes benefits may not be perceived until months later.
Some patients have tried to save money by do-it-yourself treatments at home. One young man reported using numbing cream and a microneedling device to treat his acne (without a blood draw or PRP). One woman tried using blood from a fingerstick. That didn't supply enough blood to do the job. She got no results except that her finger hurt.
PRP contains growth factors that supposedly act as energy boosts for our skin and help our skin function optimally, increasing collagen and elastin, providing antioxidant and hydrating properties. It has "advanced anti-aging properties," makes skin smoother, provides a clearer complexion and more even skin tone, aids in the overall firming and toning of the skin, and increases blood flow and oxygenation, all leading to a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance.
But a critic says"Claimed benefits of the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) Facial Injections include reducing the prominence of scars, wrinkles, sun damage, and dark circles. … Yet, rigorous scientific studies on this popular "Vampire Facial" procedure find that it is no more effective than injecting saltwater into your face.
And a published review concluded: "Based on in vitro and in vivo research, PRP may play a role in promoting tissue regeneration, oxidative stress and revascularization, which form the theoretical basis for the use of PRP in the clinical treatment of facial rejuvenation" (emphasis added).
So there is a theoretical basis but no good clinical studies supporting vampire facials. Speculation but no real evidence.
Providers claim that PRP has been proven effective in studies. PRP was originally marketed as a treatment for sports injuries. It is rich in platelets and growth factors that theoretically might improve healing, but (1) there's no evidence that increased platelets speed healing, and (2) doctors are still not sure if PRP helps with chronic or acute injuries. The only good news is coming from isolated or scientifically flawed studies. The first rigorous study asking whether PRP injections actually work found they were no more effective than saltwater. They claim that after a series of three injections (one a month) most sports injuries are cured, but most sports injuries heal themselves in three months anyway.
One abstract discussing PRP's use in degenerative knee arthritis. The study is not available for review in its entirety—but the abstract suggests that an improvement was noted at 6 months (in pain scores) with a significant worsening at month 12. No control group.
One small study that did not find a benefit to ACL healing in the presence of PRP.
Quite a number of studies related to the treatment of bone defects (mostly periodontal) with PRP. Most of those showed no improvement or a fleeting, temporary improvement with PRP.
Overall it seems that the dental and oral and maxillofacial surgery literature has found no use for PRP, and the orthopods simply haven't paid too much attention to it. There is almost no published research related to tendon injuries—the major indication for PRP.
According to some reports, investigations by The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons have found that only 40 percent of people will see any temporary benefits at all.
Microneedling causes microinjuries. These microinjuries are said to stimulate wound healing and new collagen production.
According to a systematic review, studies demonstrate microneedling efficacy and safety for the treatment of scars, acne, melasma, photodamage, skin rejuvenation, hyperhidrosis and alopecia and for facilitation of transdermal drug delivery. While permanent adverse events are uncommon, redness and hyperpigmentation are common. They concluded that microneedling appears to be an overall effective and safe therapeutic option for numerous dermatologic conditions, but that more trials are needed.
Vampire facials may offer hypothetical benefits, but they are not supported by scientific evidence from clinical studies. They are not a part of mainstream medicine and are not covered by insurance. They are attractive to consumers because they are "natural"— using your own blood rather than drugs—the procedures are high-tech and impressive, and they have been popularized by testimonials from celebrities.
One of the organizations that offers vampire facials is DripDoctors. They claim there are no adverse reactions since this procedure uses your own blood. Of course, there are side effects of redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness, tingling, numbness, lumpiness, and/or a feeling of pressure or fullness at the injection sites—but no adverse reactions! They also offer a number of other very questionable therapies including IV vitamins, O-shot sexual wellness for women and P-shot sexual wellness for men at $1,500 a pop, anti-aging, stem cell treatments, and micronutrient testing. No thank you.
I am not impressed. I wouldn't want to look like those bloody pictures. I prefer to think of vampire facials as something to laugh about, not something to try. I'll follow the evidence, not the fads.


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