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2 Kings 14:23-17:41
Jeroboam II Reigns in Israel
23 In the fifteenth year of Amaziah the son of Joash, king of Judah, Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel, began to reign in Samaria, and he reigned forty-one years. 24 And he did what was evil in the sight of the Lord. He did not depart from all the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which he made Israel to sin. 25 He restored the border of Israel from Lebo-hamath as far as the Sea of the Arabah, according to the word of the Lord, the God of Israel, which he spoke by his servant Jonah the son of Amittai, the prophet, who was from Gath-hepher. 26 For the Lord saw that the affliction of Israel was very bitter, for there was none left, bond or free, and there was none to help Israel. 27 But the Lord had not said that he would blot out the name of Israel from under heaven, so he saved them by the hand of Jeroboam the son of Joash.
28 Now the rest of the acts of Jeroboam and all that he did, and his might, how he fought, and how he restored Damascus and Hamath to Judah in Israel, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 29 And Jeroboam slept with his fathers, the kings of Israel, and Zechariah his son reigned in his place.
Azariah Reigns in Judah
15 In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel, Azariah the son of Amaziah, king of Judah, began to reign. 2 He was sixteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty-two years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Jecoliah of Jerusalem. 3 And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, according to all that his father Amaziah had done. 4 Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away. The people still sacrificed and made offerings on the high places. 5 And the Lord touched the king, so that he was a leper to the day of his death, and he lived in a separate house. And Jotham the king's son was over the household, governing the people of the land. 6 Now the rest of the acts of Azariah, and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? 7 And Azariah slept with his fathers, and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David, and Jotham his son reigned in his place.
Zechariah Reigns in Israel
8 In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah king of Judah, Zechariah the son of Jeroboam reigned over Israel in Samaria six months. 9 And he did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, as his fathers had done. He did not depart from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which he made Israel to sin. 10 Shallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him and struck him down at Ibleam and put him to death and reigned in his place. 11 Now the rest of the deeds of Zechariah, behold, they are written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. 12 (This was the promise of the Lord that he gave to Jehu, "Your sons shall sit on the throne of Israel to the fourth generation." And so it came to pass.)
Shallum Reigns in Israel
13 Shallum the son of Jabesh began to reign in the thirty-ninth year of Uzziah king of Judah, and he reigned one month in Samaria. 14 Then Menahem the son of Gadi came up from Tirzah and came to Samaria, and he struck down Shallum the son of Jabesh in Samaria and put him to death and reigned in his place. 15 Now the rest of the deeds of Shallum, and the conspiracy that he made, behold, they are written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. 16 At that time Menahem sacked Tiphsah and all who were in it and its territory from Tirzah on, because they did not open it to him. Therefore he sacked it, and he ripped open all the women in it who were pregnant.
Menahem Reigns in Israel
17 In the thirty-ninth year of Azariah king of Judah, Menahem the son of Gadi began to reign over Israel, and he reigned ten years in Samaria. 18 And he did what was evil in the sight of the Lord. He did not depart all his days from all the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which he made Israel to sin. 19 Pul the king of Assyria came against the land, and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that he might help him to confirm his hold on the royal power. 20 Menahem exacted the money from Israel, that is, from all the wealthy men, fifty shekels of silver from every man, to give to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria turned back and did not stay there in the land. 21 Now the rest of the deeds of Menahem and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 22 And Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his son reigned in his place.
Pekahiah Reigns in Israel
23 In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah the son of Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and he reigned two years. 24 And he did what was evil in the sight of the Lord. He did not turn away from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which he made Israel to sin. 25 And Pekah the son of Remaliah, his captain, conspired against him with fifty men of the people of Gilead, and struck him down in Samaria, in the citadel of the king's house with Argob and Arieh; he put him to death and reigned in his place. 26 Now the rest of the deeds of Pekahiah and all that he did, behold, they are written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.
Pekah Reigns in Israel
27 In the fifty-second year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekah the son of Remaliah began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and he reigned twenty years. 28 And he did what was evil in the sight of the Lord. He did not depart from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which he made Israel to sin.
29 In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, all the land of Naphtali, and he carried the people captive to Assyria. 30 Then Hoshea the son of Elah made a conspiracy against Pekah the son of Remaliah and struck him down and put him to death and reigned in his place, in the twentieth year of Jotham the son of Uzziah. 31 Now the rest of the acts of Pekah and all that he did, behold, they are written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel.
Jotham Reigns in Judah
32 In the second year of Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, Jotham the son of Uzziah, king of Judah, began to reign. 33 He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Jerusha the daughter of Zadok. 34 And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, according to all that his father Uzziah had done. 35 Nevertheless, the high places were not removed. The people still sacrificed and made offerings on the high places. He built the upper gate of the house of the Lord. 36 Now the rest of the acts of Jotham and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? 37 In those days the Lord began to send Rezin the king of Syria and Pekah the son of Remaliah against Judah. 38 Jotham slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father, and Ahaz his son reigned in his place.
Ahaz Reigns in Judah
16 In the seventeenth year of Pekah the son of Remaliah, Ahaz the son of Jotham, king of Judah, began to reign. 2 Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. And he did not do what was right in the eyes of the Lord his God, as his father David had done, 3 but he walked in the way of the kings of Israel. He even burned his son as an offering, according to the despicable practices of the nations whom the Lord drove out before the people of Israel. 4 And he sacrificed and made offerings on the high places and on the hills and under every green tree.
5 Then Rezin king of Syria and Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, came up to wage war on Jerusalem, and they besieged Ahaz but could not conquer him. 6 At that time Rezin the king of Syria recovered Elath for Syria and drove the men of Judah from Elath, and the Edomites came to Elath, where they dwell to this day. 7 So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, saying, "I am your servant and your son. Come up and rescue me from the hand of the king of Syria and from the hand of the king of Israel, who are attacking me." 8 Ahaz also took the silver and gold that was found in the house of the Lord and in the treasures of the king's house and sent a present to the king of Assyria. 9 And the king of Assyria listened to him. The king of Assyria marched up against Damascus and took it, carrying its people captive to Kir, and he killed Rezin.
10 When King Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, he saw the altar that was at Damascus. And King Ahaz sent to Uriah the priest a model of the altar, and its pattern, exact in all its details. 11 And Uriah the priest built the altar; in accordance with all that King Ahaz had sent from Damascus, so Uriah the priest made it, before King Ahaz arrived from Damascus. 12 And when the king came from Damascus, the king viewed the altar. Then the king drew near to the altar and went up on it 13 and burned his burnt offering and his grain offering and poured his drink offering and threw the blood of his peace offerings on the altar. 14 And the bronze altar that was before the Lord he removed from the front of the house, from the place between his altar and the house of the Lord, and put it on the north side of his altar. 15 And King Ahaz commanded Uriah the priest, saying, "On the great altar burn the morning burnt offering and the evening grain offering and the king's burnt offering and his grain offering, with the burnt offering of all the people of the land, and their grain offering and their drink offering. And throw on it all the blood of the burnt offering and all the blood of the sacrifice, but the bronze altar shall be for me to inquire by." 16 Uriah the priest did all this, as King Ahaz commanded.
17 And King Ahaz cut off the frames of the stands and removed the basin from them, and he took down the sea from off the bronze oxen that were under it and put it on a stone pedestal. 18 And the covered way for the Sabbath that had been built inside the house and the outer entrance for the king he caused to go around the house of the Lord, because of the king of Assyria. 19 Now the rest of the acts of Ahaz that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? 20 And Ahaz slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David, and Hezekiah his son reigned in his place.
17 In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah, Hoshea the son of Elah began to reign in Samaria over Israel, and he reigned nine years. 2 And he did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, yet not as the kings of Israel who were before him. 3 Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria. And Hoshea became his vassal and paid him tribute. 4 But the king of Assyria found treachery in Hoshea, for he had sent messengers to So, king of Egypt, and offered no tribute to the king of Assyria, as he had done year by year. Therefore the king of Assyria shut him up and bound him in prison. 5 Then the king of Assyria invaded all the land and came to Samaria, and for three years he besieged it.
The Fall of Israel
6 In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria, and he carried the Israelites away to Assyria and placed them in Halah, and on the Habor, the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes.
Exile Because of Idolatry
7 And this occurred because the people of Israel had sinned against the Lord their God, who had brought them up out of the land of Egypt from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and had feared other gods 8 and walked in the customs of the nations whom the Lord drove out before the people of Israel, and in the customs that the kings of Israel had practiced. 9 And the people of Israel did secretly against the Lord their God things that were not right. They built for themselves high places in all their towns, from watchtower to fortified city. 10 They set up for themselves pillars and Asherim on every high hill and under every green tree, 11 and there they made offerings on all the high places, as the nations did whom the Lord carried away before them. And they did wicked things, provoking the Lord to anger, 12 and they served idols, of which the Lord had said to them, "You shall not do this." 13 Yet the Lord warned Israel and Judah by every prophet and every seer, saying, "Turn from your evil ways and keep my commandments and my statutes, in accordance with all the Law that I commanded your fathers, and that I sent to you by my servants the prophets."
14 But they would not listen, but were stubborn, as their fathers had been, who did not believe in the Lord their God. 15 They despised his statutes and his covenant that he made with their fathers and the warnings that he gave them. They went after false idols and became false, and they followed the nations that were around them, concerning whom the Lord had commanded them that they should not do like them. 16 And they abandoned all the commandments of the Lord their God, and made for themselves metal images of two calves; and they made an Asherah and worshiped all the host of heaven and served Baal. 17 And they burned their sons and their daughters as offerings and used divination and omens and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the Lord, provoking him to anger. 18 Therefore the Lord was very angry with Israel and removed them out of his sight. None was left but the tribe of Judah only.
19 Judah also did not keep the commandments of the Lord their God, but walked in the customs that Israel had introduced. 20 And the Lord rejected all the descendants of Israel and afflicted them and gave them into the hand of plunderers, until he had cast them out of his sight.
21 When he had torn Israel from the house of David, they made Jeroboam the son of Nebat king. And Jeroboam drove Israel from following the Lord and made them commit great sin. 22 The people of Israel walked in all the sins that Jeroboam did. They did not depart from them, 23 until the Lord removed Israel out of his sight, as he had spoken by all his servants the prophets. So Israel was exiled from their own land to Assyria until this day.
Assyria Resettles Samaria
24 And the king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim, and placed them in the cities of Samaria instead of the people of Israel. And they took possession of Samaria and lived in its cities. 25 And at the beginning of their dwelling there, they did not fear the Lord. Therefore the Lord sent lions among them, which killed some of them. 26 So the king of Assyria was told, "The nations that you have carried away and placed in the cities of Samaria do not know the law of the god of the land. Therefore he has sent lions among them, and behold, they are killing them, because they do not know the law of the god of the land." 27 Then the king of Assyria commanded, "Send there one of the priests whom you carried away from there, and let him go and dwell there and teach them the law of the god of the land." 28 So one of the priests whom they had carried away from Samaria came and lived in Bethel and taught them how they should fear the Lord.
29 But every nation still made gods of its own and put them in the shrines of the high places that the Samaritans had made, every nation in the cities in which they lived. 30 The men of Babylon made Succoth-benoth, the men of Cuth made Nergal, the men of Hamath made Ashima, 31 and the Avvites made Nibhaz and Tartak; and the Sepharvites burned their children in the fire to Adrammelech and Anammelech, the gods of Sepharvaim. 32 They also feared the Lord and appointed from among themselves all sorts of people as priests of the high places, who sacrificed for them in the shrines of the high places. 33 So they feared the Lord but also served their own gods, after the manner of the nations from among whom they had been carried away.
34 To this day they do according to the former manner. They do not fear the Lord, and they do not follow the statutes or the rules or the law or the commandment that the Lord commanded the children of Jacob, whom he named Israel. 35 The Lord made a covenant with them and commanded them, "You shall not fear other gods or bow yourselves to them or serve them or sacrifice to them, 36 but you shall fear the Lord, who brought you out of the land of Egypt with great power and with an outstretched arm. You shall bow yourselves to him, and to him you shall sacrifice. 37 And the statutes and the rules and the law and the commandment that he wrote for you, you shall always be careful to do. You shall not fear other gods, 38 and you shall not forget the covenant that I have made with you. You shall not fear other gods, 39 but you shall fear the Lord your God, and he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies." 40 However, they would not listen, but they did according to their former manner.
41 So these nations feared the Lord and also served their carved images. Their children did likewise, and their children's children—as their fathers did, so they do to this day.
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Aurecon shakes things up at IAP2 Australasia Conference
Aurecon produced a stellar performance at IAP2 Conference, winning five Core Value Awards
25 October 2018 – Aurecon's Communication and Stakeholder Engagement team has again been recognised for its outstanding community consultation and engagement activities.
At the 2018 International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Australasia Conference with the theme 'Shake it up', Aurecon produced a stellar performance, winning five Core Value Awards.
Award wins
Winner – Infrastructure Engagement Award – Batemans Bay Bridge Replacement, NSW, Australia
Winner – Planning Project of the Year – Northern Corridor Improvements Project, Auckland, New Zealand
Winner – Australasian Project of the Year – Northern Corridor Improvements Project, Auckland, New Zealand
Winner – International Project of the Year – Northern Corridor Improvements Project, Auckland, New Zealand
Highly Commended – Infrastructure Engagement Award – The WestConnex M4-M5 Link, Sydney, Australia
Kylie Cochrane, Aurecon's Managing Principal ‒ Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, welcomes the awards as an opportunity to showcase the work Aurecon's hand-picked leaders and consultants achieve when solving critical communication and stakeholder engagement challenges inherent in infrastructure projects.
"This is a real honour. Our results in the IAP2 Awards reflect our passion for delivering infrastructure that lives within communities, rather than infrastructure that communities need to live with. We celebrate this achievement with our clients," said Cochrane.
Winner – Planning Project of the Year, Australasian Project of the Year, International Project of the Year: Northern Corridor Improvements Project, Auckland, NZ
Aurecon is working closely with the NZ Transport Agency to ensure the community has an opportunity to contribute to the planning, design and construction of infrastructure projects. The Northern Corridor Improvements (NCI) project is a programme to build a key new connection in Auckland's transport system. It is the final part of the NZ Transport Agency's 48 km Western Ring Route, providing a second route around Auckland to connect the south and north through the west.
The project will build on the improved travel times and resilience customers are experiencing since the opening of the Waterview Connection.
Importantly, the NCI will provide options for greater access and mobility for local communities. By putting the public interests at the heart of all decision making, Aurecon delivered a structured and meaningful approach to community engagement, which has contributed to design changes to suit stakeholders.
"The project team is proud of the results of community and stakeholder participation in the NCI project's design and consenting phase," said Cochrane.
Winner – Infrastructure Engagement Award: Batemans Bay Bridge Replacement, NSW
Roads and Maritime Services is replacing the existing lift span bridge over the Clyde River at Batemans Bay, a major regional centre on the New South Wales south coast, to provide a more reliable connection across the river and improve traffic flow conditions. Aurecon carried out the concept design and environmental assessment for the project, including community engagement and consultation.
Using a range of traditional and digital communication tools, Aurecon ensured the wider community had a chance to have their say. From face-to-face door knocking, information sessions and meetings, through to a fly-through animation and 360-degree video, Aurecon's engagement programme enabled the community to 'see' the proposed new bridge and make a meaningful contribution to its design.
Highly Commended – Infrastructure Engagement Award: The WestConnex M4-M5 Link, Sydney
Aurecon delivered meaningful and crucial public participation and feedback on the M4-M5 Link project; the third stage of WestConnex, Australia's largest road infrastructure project.
With extensive infrastructure project experience of working with the impacted communities and stakeholders, Aurecon's team was well-positioned to lead the project team and communities on the best way forward and effectively respond to the social and political challenges presented.
Responses to challenges required the use of traditional and digital communication tools, including virtual and physical 'postcards', as well as social media engagement and targeted responses to challenge false rumours circulating in the community. Aurecon was also proactive in mobile and online engagement through an innovative online collaborative map to capture ideas and feedback on key aspects of the project's design or points of interest to the community.
As a result of the community feedback and resultant refinements to design, adaptations were implemented including extra open space and a strategy being developed for active transport (walking and cycling).
Cochrane, along with other members of Aurecon's Communication and Stakeholder Engagement team, Dominic Luddy, Maddy Carville and Nina Milinkovich, presented at the IAP2 Conference, held on the Gold Coast from 23-25 October 2018.
The significant representation from Aurecon at the IAP2 Conference and resulting award wins is testament to the quality and experience of the team.
Aurecon people and projects recognised at Consult Australia Awards for Excellence
Aurecon was recognised for the calibre of its people and outstanding work, winning three Gold Awards and two Highly Commended Awards at the 2018 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence.
Aurecon's Dr Jan Kupec wins Supreme Award and Property Professional of the Year Award
Aurecon's Dr Jan Kupec won the Property Professional of the Year Award and the coveted South Island Supreme Award at the Property Council New Zealand Southern Excellence Awards 2018.

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Fixed extra lines at top after answering TARJAN to priests in BT1.
Fix immortality issue with killing destiny knight - odd spellpoints meant you'd get negative spellpoints instead of dieing.
Fix bug where journal is adding entries at the last room location, instead of the current tile location.
Remove hidden door again in dark domain 3. was a fix to a false bug.
Fix dead rogues are able to disarm stuff.
Don't allow playing a song on a silence square.
Add saradon's house journal entry.
Better formatting for far foe type spells.
Fix spellsong - wasn't doing full power at 10' enemies like it should have.
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Change sacred grove to instantly open the door - waiting for a heart pulse is confusing to players..
Add traps and monsters to malefia lv2 & lv3.
Stagger traps and poison gas in case they are on the same square like they are in Ferofists.
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Antwerp is a beautiful Belgian city located in the north of the country. An elaborate fountain from 1887 that depicts a mythical Roman soldier – Silvius Brabo, is situated at the Antwerp Great Market in front of the city hall. This legendary warrior is famous for killing a monster Druon Antigoon, who exacted a toll from those crossing the river, for those who refused he severed one of their hands. When a brave soldier fought the monster he also cut off its hand. Brabo's statue atop the fountain depicts him when he attempts to throw the severed hand of Antigoon into the Scheldt river.


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Anne of Cleves was the fourth wife of England's King Henry VIII. They were married in January 1540, but by July of that year the king had decided to separate from his wife. Anne remained in England until her death.
Anne was born on September 22, 1515, in Cleves, a small German state. After King Henry's third wife, Jane Seymour, died, he decided to marry again. His advisers suggested that he marry Anne, whose brother was the ruler of Cleves. They thought that an alliance with Cleves, which was a Protestant state, would be useful. Henry had broken with the Roman Catholic Church. He and his advisors were afraid that France and the Holy Roman Empire, which were both Catholic, would join forces against him.
Before he made his decision Henry wanted to know what Anne looked like, so he sent his court painter, Hans Holbein, to paint her picture. When Henry saw the painting of Anne he decided to marry her.
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Anne arrived in England on January 1, 1540. She and the king were married five days later. However, Henry was not happy with his new queen. He thought she was not as pretty as her painting had suggested. She did not speak much English, and the king thought she was awkward and not very sophisticated.
Anne was not a happy queen. She had been used to a quiet and serious life at her brother's court in Cleves. Henry's court in England was very different. There was always great feasting and lavish entertainments.
Divorce and Settlement
King Henry was soon attracted to one of Anne's lady's maids, Catherine Howard. He wanted to get rid of Anne so he would be free to marry Catherine. There were also political reasons why Henry wanted to end his marriage. Cleves and the Holy Roman Empire were arguing and war seemed likely. Henry did not wish to be involved in this war.
On July 9, 1540, the marriage between Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves was annulled, meaning that it had never been a real marriage. Anne did not fight this decision. Henry gave Anne a large income and Hever Castle, where Anne Boleyn had once lived. Anne of Cleves lived quietly in the countryside. She died on July 16, 1557, and was buried in Westminster Abbey.
After their annulment, Henry VIII gave Anne of Cleves the title of the "King's Sister."


Dynamic Earth is just off the Royal Mile in Edinburgh and a fantastic indoor attraction to visit with the kids. I would suggest that children aged 5-12 years are best suited to enjoy Dynamic Earth but all ages will get something from the day. The attraction features lots of hands-on experiences and interactive display and mainly focuses on the geology of our planet, nature and life on earth.
You can buy tickets on the door but I'd advise buying in advance as you'll receive a 10% discount. As Dynamic Earth is all undercover you don't have to worry about the weather spoiling plans so there's no reason not to. Online tickets are priced at £13.50 per adult and £8.55 per child which I think offers good value.
There is on-site underground parking which although isn't cheap, is reasonably priced for Edinburgh city centre. We travelled via car after glamping at nearby Dundas Castle but after navigating city centre traffic, I'd advise trying to use public transport or walking where possible.
We arrived at Dynamic Earth at around 11am and unfortunately, we didn't get off to a good start. Although it was half term back in England, it was still term time in Scotland and there were 4 separate school trips booked in. It was SO busy with kids and very noisy. We headed down to the time machine where you begin your experience where a helpful member of staff advised us we'd be better off waiting 40 minutes and allowing the schools to go first. He suggested we headed up to the cafe until the groups had been cleared. I don't blame Dynamic Earth for this as they are a fantastic resource for schools however I wasn't keen on being delayed when we were already pushed for time so if this is going to be an issue for you, I'd probably recommend giving Dynamic Earth a quick call to check if there are any group bookings planned around the time of your visit. The coffee in the cafe was good so that kind of made up for it.
In the first part of the experience, we learned all about tectonic plates and how they have shifted over time using this very visual moving model of the globe. It was pretty cool and we all enjoyed learning how the world has changed over the years. Before long though, it was time for us to step into the time machine and as a family of huge Doctor Who fans, this is something we were all really excited about.
The time machine was so fun and as the doors opened on the other side we found ourselves in the heart of a volcano. Staff were on hand to explain what was happening and the floor actually moved below us as we watched the volcano erupt in front of us using video and visual effects. It sounds scary but it actually wasn't and we all thought it was a really fun way to learn how volcanoes work.
We survived the volcano and were taken into a room where we watched an impressive film which educated us about how glaciers form mountains and valleys. This was really informative and I think it's fair to say we all learned something. Next, it's a free flow area where you can learn about some of the animals that have lived on our planet through the ages. This area was packed with school children but as there was lots of hands on fun and mini facts dotted about the room, everyone was well spaced out so this wasn't an issue.
We wandered into the arctic zone which was super cool and we learned all about the animals that live here and the conditions they face.
I don't have any photographs beyond this point as it was too busy to capture anything without a random child stepping into shot but it's safe to say the best bits of Dynamic Earth are left until last.
First up, we entered a fantastic 4D cinema (although the 4D wasn't working so I guess it was 2D) and we travelled through earth's various climates from tropical rainforests to the dessert and even snow. We ended up being sprayed with fake snow as we 'crash landed' which the kids loved. This movie was fun for the kids and very engaging too. We landed in a rainforest and as we left the 4D cinema we walked into a mock up of a rainforest. It was fairly noisy so sometimes we struggled to hear the guide but we just edged a little closer and it was fine. Our explorer guide pointed out parts of the rainforest to us and (faux) crocodiles, gorillas, snakes and parrots moved around in front of us as he entertained us with various rainforest facts and humour. At the end we were able to watch a real life tropical rain shower in action which again was super impressive.
Our visit ended with a 20 minute show in Dynamic Earth's planetarium. There are various shows throughout the day and our visit coincided with a film featuring everything an astronaut needs to go through before they can head into space. We really enjoyed this part of our visit and I think it's something a little different to the standard planetarium shows you normally see in attractions like this. We lay back and for 20 minutes we marvelled at the astronauts above our heads and learned just how extreme space travel really is. Ewan McGregor was the narrator too and the show was both factual and entertaining. I was hoping it would inspire my three to become an astronaut themselves but they all agreed it looked too tough so won't be signing up to astronaut training anytime soon!
Our visit to Dynamic Earth was worth £52.55. This is around £15 cheaper than a trip to Edinburgh Zoo and £12 cheaper than a trip to Edinburgh Castle so actually one of the more purse-friendly attractions in Edinburgh. We also noticed a fantastic family meal deal in the cafe - £22 for 4 hot meals and 4 drinks. We really enjoyed our trip to Dynamic Earth and spent 3-4 hours here. I love the whole immersive experience and how there were lots of little ways to pick up information rather than feeling overwhelmed. We all left with a much better understanding about geology, conservation and our changing planet and think Dynamic Earth is perfect for inquisitive children aged 5-12 years and their families.
Sounds like a fun, and educational day out. Shame about the school trips but as you say it would be a no brainer for a school to take their kids-must be popular.


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Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer: I support the suggestion that we explore further the issue of trickle irrigation. I agree with the noble Lord, Lord Dixon-Smith, that we may need to consider options that are more proactive than simply consulting. That point was reinforced for me by a leaflet produced by the National Water Demand Management Centre which includes a very useful map. That map outlines in red the areas where abstraction is unsustainable or unacceptable; in yellow, where no additional water is available; and, in blue, the areas where some additional water is available. As the Committee will not be surprised to hear, the map indicates very few areas in England and Wales where additional water is available. Indeed, vast swathes of the South East are marked in red.
Bearing in mind that no additional water is available in an awful lot of England, it seems that trickle irrigators will be in a difficult position if the Environment Agency is not able to make a value judgment on the needs of agriculture as opposed to those of other forms of industry. I say that advisedly. Noble Lords may say that everyone has a right to their business, and of course I agree. However, I have been impressed by the actual amounts of water required by various businesses. Being a printer's daughter, I was particularly struck by the water usage of the Beacon Press. It now requires absolutely no water in its printing process. That is never likely to be the case for agricultural growers. Horticulturists in particular cannot manage without water. With new technologies, however, some industries that have historically relied on water have been able to change their systems to end their need for water.
I believe that we will have to revisit this issue in one form or another. If the Environment Agency had a duty to consider the efficient use of water, perhaps it could start to make a judgment about the position of businesses that cannot operate at all without water as against those that could operate with much less water or no water at all but have chosen not to invest in the necessary technology.
Finally, I associate myself with the remarks about the importance of the local production of food. I believe that that is extremely important. There is a great demand for, particularly organic, vegetables and fruit that is not being met by British producers. If we make life any more difficult for that sector, that demand will increasingly be filled from abroad.
drafting of the amendment in that it should relate to Clause 7(6). Nevertheless, the principle and proposals to bring irrigation and warping into the licensing regime were part of the 1998 consultation and review of the abstraction licensing system. The subsequent decisions, set out in Taking Water Responsibly, were published in 1999. Therefore, on the principle of the issue, we have already had substantial consultation with all parties concerned.
However, if the question is whether we are having consultations with bodies representing users and others on how they will be affected by the changes and on the detail of how licensing will be introduced in practice, that is a somewhat different matter. The noble Baroness, Lady Byford, asked whether they will be consulted. They will be consulted about how the Environment Agency will approach licensing. If we are focusing on that, that is where a commitment to consultation is probably appropriate. However, it would not be appropriate on the face of the Bill itself.
We will no doubt return to the broader issues raised in this short debate. However, we recognise the value of trickle irrigation. We recognise also that it can be an efficient way of using water in horticultural and certain other applications.
The arrangements will operate as follows. All trickle irrigators above a threshold will have two years from enactment of this part of the Bill to apply for a licence. At that point, the agency will either grant an abstraction licence valid until the next review, or refuse a licence because the abstraction is causing environmental damage and try to work with the abstractor to try to find a more suitable alternative. In carrying out the assessment of any licence application, the Environment Agency must have a duty to take into account the costs and benefits of taking that decision, not only on the immediate business but on the rural community as a whole. It will therefore take into account some of the issues raised in this debate.
It is not true that trickle irrigation is always more efficient than spray irrigation—it depends on how the trickle irrigator operates his system. It is possible for trickle irrigators to use water inefficiently. One may think that trickle irrigation is always more efficient, but that is not so. Moreover, because of the amount of water involved, it can also have an adverse effect on other licensed use of the water which the Environment Agency would have to take into account. Therefore, the needs of trickle irrigators and the impact of their abstractions need to be considered against those of other abstractors.
noble Lord, Lord Dixon-Smith, has already threatened us with alternative wording, I have no doubt that this will not be the end of the matter.
Lord Dixon-Smith: As it would not be proper for me to ask the Environment Agency this question, can the Minister tell us how the system currently works? In managing a catchment area, or whatever one calls it, does the agency take into account in its calculations of water usage and capacity whether there is already a large amount of trickle irrigation? It would seem a gross dereliction—and I am sure that there is no such thing—if a large water user, even one outside the existing licence regime, were outside the calculations of water use for a catchment area. I just do not believe that that is what is happening. If that were taken into account, it would reinforce the case for treating the existing user as the licence holder on his first application for a licence. It would be a roll-over situation rather than a totally new application for a totally new abstraction. We are talking about an existing set-up.
Lord Whitty: I think that the noble Lord has partly made my case. Where there is an existing trickle irrigator, that irrigation has clearly made a contribution to the current balance, excess or shortage of water within that area. It will already have been taken into account in performing the calculations. It is therefore not a new situation. What is new is that, should the situation require, that abstraction will be brought with other abstractions into licensing for future management purposes. That includes a situation in which the overall supply of water and the overall demand on the water system may deteriorate. That means that large trickle irrigators need to be brought into that system.
Part of the consultation has to do with how we apply the arrangements. In practice, most large trickle irrigators would immediately be given a licence. The noble Baroness, Lady Byford, referred to various remarks by my colleague Elliot Morley in that respect. However, the whole system, as well as the individual case, will still require the Environment Agency to take into account the effect on the environment and on other abstractors.
Lord Dixon-Smith: I do not think that there is anything between us in principle. I accept entirely that the issue has to be included in the overall calculation of water availability and water use. There is no difficulty with that. We are talking about trickle irrigators being in a rather specific situation because they are being brought into the scheme. For them, the situation is new and they must apply for a licence.
employment or anything else, but it will alter their legal situation quite dramatically. That is why I believe that trickle irrigators deserve specific information at that stage in their licence applications.
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer: Before the Minister replies, I want to press him on the point about the map from the National Water Demand Management Centre, which states that there is no additional scope for licences in the areas coloured red or yellow and, in particular, in the areas coloured red. If there is no scope for additional demand, how will the trickle irrigators' licences be granted in the face of that advice?
Lord Whitty: Where there is an existing trickle irrigator, the calculations that help to define whether the colour is red, blue or yellow on the map already take account of licensed and unlicensed de facto use. Therefore, the calculations have already been made. However, I believe we all agree that a new threshold abstractor should be judged against any other applicant for a licence. But, in terms of the map, the calculation has already been made.
I also make the commitment that trickle irrigators will be treated no less favourably than any other applicants, whether they have been brought into the system anew or whether they have always required a licence. That will apply from the start of the new system. Therefore, although I understand the concern—obviously there is always concern when one is brought into a system for the first time—I believe that no detriment will be suffered by those who use trickle irrigation efficiently. I hope that that gives some assurance and that more assurance is given by the commitment that the way the provision is applied will be subject to further consultation.


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Russia test fires submarine-launched hypersonic Tsirkon missile for first time
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Updated 12:58 PM ET, Mon October 4, 2021
In this photo taken from video distributed by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on October 4, 2021, a new Zircon cruise missile is launched by a Russian navy submarine from the Barents Sea.
Moscow Russia said on Monday it had successfully test launched a Tsirkon (Zircon) hypersonic cruise missile from a submarine for the first time, a weapon President Vladimir Putin has lauded as part of a new generation of unrivaled arms systems.
The defense ministry, which tested firing the Tsirkon missile from a warship in July, said that the Severodvinsk submarine had fired the missile while deployed in the Barents Sea and had hit its chosen target.
Low-quality video footage released by the ministry showed the missile shooting upwards from a submarine, its glare lighting up the night sky and illuminating the water's surface.
"The test firing of the Tsirkon missile from a nuclear submarine was deemed successful," the ministry said.
New satellite images show Russia may be preparing to test nuclear powered 'Skyfall' missile
Some Western experts have questioned how advanced Russia's new generation of weapons is, while recognizing that the combination of speed, maneuverability and altitude of hypersonic missiles makes them difficult to track and intercept.
In July, parts of footage showing Russia's advanced new S-500 surface-to-air missile system appeared to have been deliberately blurred to make it harder to examine in detail.
Putin announced an array of new hypersonic weapons in 2018 in one of his most bellicose speeches in years, saying they could hit almost any point in the world and evade a US-built missile shield.


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Motor Trend Names Chevrolet Volt 2011 Car of the Year
Motor Trend has named the Chevrolet Volt as winner of the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award. The award was announced Tuesday via streaming video on Motortrend.com from within the GM wind tunnel in Warren, Mich.
Described as a breakthrough, game-changing car of the future, Motor Trend said the Volt is one of the most significant vehicles to be named Car of the Year in the 61-year history of the award.
"The Volt absolutely delivers on the promise of the vehicle concept as originally outlined by GM, combining the smooth, silent, efficient, low-emissions capability of an electric motor with the range and flexibility of an internal combustion engine," said Angus MacKenzie, editor in chief of Motor Trend. "It is a fully functional, no-compromise compact automobile that offers consumers real benefits in terms of lower running costs."
The Volt is powered by GM's innovative Voltec propulsion system, which consists of a 16-kW/h lithium-ion battery pack, a 149-hp electric motor, an 84-hp 1.4-liter gasoline engine, and a generator. The Volt gets a 25 to 50 mile range in pure EV mode, and up to 310 additional miles with the internal combustion engine running.
"The more we think about the Volt, the more convinced we are this vehicle represents a real breakthrough," said Mackenzie. "The genius of the Volt's powertrain is that it is actually capable of operating as a pure EV, a series hybrid, or as a parallel hybrid to deliver the best possible efficiency, depending on the user's duty cycle. For want of a better technical descriptor, this is the world's first intelligent hybrid. And the investment in the technology that drives this car is also an investment in the long-term future of automaking in America."
Every year, the editorial staff of Motor Trend meets to determine the field of contenders for the Car of the Year Award. In a week-long process that includes the full complement of Motor Trend performance tests, track-based ride and handling evaluations, and driving on a real-world loop that includes freeway, regular two-lane highway, and a loose-surface track, the contenders are then evaluated against these criteria:
Advancement in Design: The Chevy Volt possessed quality execution of exterior and interior styling, including a strong, confident and tastefully upscale front end and a design driven by the pursuit of aerodynamic efficiency. Its interior, though relatively conventional, is equipped with impressive high-resolution and highly interactive instrument and center stack LCD screens. Plastic panels in the front doors allow an effective, low cost means of changing the Volt's interior colorway.
Engineering Excellence: With an advanced powertrain that is easily adaptable to other vehicle platforms, the Volt boasts some of the most advanced engineering ever seen in an American automobile. The car can run as an EV, a series hybrid, or a parallel hybrid, depending on how far you drive and how you drive. Plus, the battery maintains maximum efficiency and recharging is easy, via a 110-volt portable recharger carried in the trunk that can plug into any household socket.
Efficiency: In a multi-day, 299-mile test that involved a mixture of normal freeway and stop/start city driving - and recharging the car overnight as most consumers would - the editorial team used a total of 58.6 kW-hr of electrical energy and only 2.36 gallons of gas, an efficiency equivalent to a conventional vehicle returning 72.9 mpg. Editors agreed that the Volt, a vehicle that can pass a standard EPA fuel economy test in full EV mode, surpassed expectations for low energy consumption and carbon footprint.
Safety: The Volt's standard passive safety equipment starts with a complement of eight airbags, including dual-stage front bags, kneebags and side-impact bags for the driver and front passenger; also included are roof-rail mounted head curtain bags that protect all four passengers. Active safety features include anti-lock brakes, traction control and stability control.
Value: Though the Volt is priced at $41,000, consumers can apply for a $7500 federal tax grant, plus state grants where available. In addition, testing suggests that even if drivers regularly went 80 miles between charges, the Volt will likely be significantly cheaper to run than regular hybrids.
Performance of Intended Function: Editors overall agreed that the Volt delivers on the promise of the vehicle concept as originally outlined by GM, combining the smooth, silent, efficient, low-emissions capability of an electric motor, with the range and flexibility of an internal combustion engine.
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The Department of Zoology, within the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Division at the University of Oxford, has a long-standing reputation for world class research and teaching. Research in the Department is organised into several Research Groups; these span a broad spectrum of zoology ranging from ecology and behaviour, through to molecular evolution, development and infectious disease biology. The John Krebs Field Station and Wytham Woods are used by several Research Groups, including the Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology (founded 1936) and the Wildlife Conservation Unit (WildCRU). The WCRU have recently established a Research Centre at Tubney House. Molecular and cellular research is supported by excellent laboratory facilities, while several members of the Department are members of the recently built Peter Medawar Building for Pathogen Research.


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Doug was born in Bristol, 1972, the third of four children, his upbringing was a lively affair dominated by improvised football and cricket matches in the street, a whole menagerie of noisy pets.
As soon as he left school Doug worked in a draughtsman's office until in 1989 he attended a technical drawing exhibition. Fascinated with the skill of technical illustration he applied for the course. Doug passed with distinction and set out on a career in illustration, specialising in airbrush artwork, brimming with a new confidence and excitement. The work he produced at this time was beautifully composed with meticulous attention to detail.
While working full time on artwork for briefs, Doug spent his evenings and weekends on what he refers to as his private work. Given a free rein, his approach became less perfect but more "authentic". The effect of this stylistic shift was to transform his art from something rigid and static into something overflowing
with warmth and life. Friends and family began to request original paintings and before long Doug sold his first piece.
Since Spring 2003 Doug has enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame. His inspirational images and sculptures have been instant sell outs leading him to win the coveted title of Best Selling Published Artist at the Fine Art Trade Guild awards in 2005. As well as official success, Doug has been recognised by the media with invitations to appear on local and national TV and radio programmes. The BBC TV National News described him as "the UK's most popular living artist".
Hyde's popularity and profile has continued to increase both at home and abroad, and grows with each passing year.


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New 2018 Audi SQ5 With 354 HP Revealed At Detroit
Audi revealed the all-new 2018 SQ5, the sportiest variant of the German SUV yet, powered by a new turbocharged V6 engine. Under the bonnet of the 2018 Audi SQ5 lies an all-new 3.0-litre TFSI V6 engine that produces 354hp and 369lb-ft of peak torque between 1370 and 4500rpm and is paired to an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
As you would expect, the company's trademark Quattro all-wheel drive system is standard, with customers given the option of the S sport package which includes a sport rear differential to further boost the dynamic handling character of the new SQ5. 0-60mph comes in 5.1 seconds.
Front and rear suspension is newly developed, with a redesigned front five-link setup to improve the steering precision. But Audi is now offering -for the first time in an SQ5- a sport adaptive air suspension which drops the height by 30mm in auto mode and allows the driver to adjust both the ride height and the firmness of the damping via the Audi drive select.
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Welsh Government to take reigns on the principality's SDLT
by Josh Morris
Taxes on property transactions in Wales will be handed over to Cardiff Bay with the Senedd passing the legislation enabling them to do so.
The two new taxes cover Stamp Duty Land Tax and Landfill Tax and will be renamed the Land Transaction Tax and the Landfill Disposals Tax.
The Senedd says they are the first Welsh taxes in 800 years, and will be implemented by April 2018.
Mark Hayward, managing director of the National Association of Estate Agents said: "The NAEA welcomes the new powers for the Welsh Government to collect Land Transaction Tax (LTT) receipts, as it will have a largely positive impact on the residential housing sector in the region. The introduction of the new initiative will create a fairer system and in turn increase the desirability of Welsh property.
"While, in the longer term, it may lead to an increase in house prices as demand rises, it will increase revenue for the Welsh Government which can be used to regenerate communities across the region. It will also ensure that the Welsh residential market remains healthy, which will be a boost to NAEA's members across the border."
"NAEA looks forward to working with the newly established Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) and its chair, when he or she is elected, in the years ahead to build a fairer and successful property sector for generations to come".
The new legislation establishes the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) and will confer powers and duties to enable it to collect and manage devolved taxes. It also provides for a Taxpayers' Charter that will set out the relationship between the WRA and taxpayers.
Before the recent Assembly Government elections, the then Finance and Government Business Minister Jane Hutt said: "Once law, the Tax Collection and Management Bill enables us to make the essential arrangements for our new devolved tax responsibilities and paves the way for us to put in place taxes that are more suited to Welsh circumstances and preferences – the first Welsh taxes in 800 years. This new tax legislation will make a real difference to people's lives.
"We have worked closely with those who will be affected by these new powers and responsibilities whilst developing this Bill. Civil Society, Businesses and taxpayers in Wales deserve a system of taxation that is fundamentally simple, fair, transparent and, where appropriate consistent with existing UK tax arrangements.
"This new Bill will help us achieve this – minimising the burden on taxpayers, ensuring a smooth transition to the new arrangements and assisting tax compliance. At its core it represents our collective commitment to a self-confident, fairer and more prosperous Wales – it is an exciting and important next step on our road to tax devolution."
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Super filmi week: Grace under fire!
by Sukanya Posted on March 7, 2017
Be it Oscars, Kareena Kapoor or Karan Johar, my super-filmi week is a study in grace for both the right and wrong reasons.
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My day began unusually early today to post a live commentary of the 89th edition of Oscars on rediff.
Whatever opinion one may reserve about Hollywood's biggest party itself, there's no ignoring its bombshell of a final act or what I like to call the Big Best Picture Bungle-up that's bound to come up over and over.
It is bizarre to witness how quickly the tone transforms from predictability to perplexity when team La La Land, in the middle of giving their acceptance speeches, is rudely informed that presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway read out from the wrong envelope and the actual recipient of Best Film is Moonlight.
As unpleasant it all is, something heartening does spring out of the gaffe –extraordinary grace. La La Land producer Jordan Horowitz is the first to acknowledge the error and warmly embrace Moonlight director Barry Jenkins. Jenkins reciprocates in kind and goes on to give a speech he hadn't planned. They could have all been very obvious in their displeasure but instead one side's composure and another's graciousness helped us enjoy the fulfilment of a 'dream-come-true' in more ways than one without any worry.
There's another guy we must acknowledge and appreciate – the one who had to make sense and humour out of this nightmare – host Jimmy Kimmel. The TRPs may be on an all-time low but Kimmel's 'this is embarrassing but not end of the world' position refused to allow the moment becoming as clumsy as the reality of it.
The show goes on, folks!
Success defined Rajendra Kumar's popularity. They used to call him Jubilee Kumar after all. He chose his movies with care and had a good insight into the pulse of his audience. But I never knew the Mere Mehboob star could be such a dedicated method actor.
Watching an old interview of his, conducted two years before his demise in 1999, where Rajendra Kumar discusses the landmark films of his career, I realise there's more to his achievement than super hits.
The man simply glowed up as he shared stories of his artistic endeavors and technical know-how, the commitment and passion it entailed along with a sincere appreciation for the contribution of his directors and co-stars.
Reminiscing about one of his earliest breakthroughs, the black and white love story Goonj Uthi Shehnai, directed by the legendary Vijay Bhatt and boasting of Ustad Bismillah Khan's shehnai recital, the actor reveals how he would sit with 'Khan Sahab' during the recording, tape the music, make mental notes of his expressions, movement of eye, shoulder and fingers or the practical difference involved between playing a flute and shehnai. He even got the studio to make him a dummy shehnai, which he then used to rehearse in front of the mirror for hours.
This homework paid richly.
During a trial show of Goonj Uthi Shehnai, the actor nervously asked the maestro what he thought of his performance in the film. "Khan Sahab laughed and told me, 'Arre bhai, aap to humein nazar hi nahi aaye. Hum toh apne aap ko dekhte rahe.' I could not have asked for a greater compliment."
Compelled by this interview, I look for a video of Goonj Uthi Shehnai. The movie may not have aged so well but its stirring shehnai and Rajendra Kumar's soulful internalization of the one playing it lives on.
Often teen movies are about fitting in, cliques, heartaches and creating fashionable lingo or campus trends. The best ones are those that are sensitive to its protagonists in focus and acquaint us to their tender troubles most intimately, resisting the urge to label them.
Full of heart, humour and Hailee Steinfeld's canny, energetic charisma, The Edge of Seventeen is about being a teenager and the self-doubt as well as possibilities that alternately hurt and heal.
Its fizzy and fabulous John Hughes aesthetic in underlining what matters and what does not goes a long way in turning The Edge of Seventeen into a movie that resonates whether you are or used to be a teenager.
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Browsing through Kareena Kapoor Khan's photos from an event, I make the mistake of reading the comments below. Pretty much every single one is an unflattering remark about her post-delivery body.
Looks are a big thing for movie stars. They want to appear sparkling at all times. No matter how long the flight is, how painful the stilettos, how uncomfortable a fabric, how glaring the camera flash, how temping the pizza, they do their best to look their best.
So when Kareena, the same Kareena who once turned size zero for a bikini ready frame in Tashan, shows up least bothered about her weight and exudes confidence and glamour whilst fulfilling her endorsement duties, it is a wonderful demonstration of empowerment for me.
Except those cruel jibes below bare the ugly face of misogyny. The Bollywood hero can never grow old. Only a few days back, there was a Govinda interview on the site and commentators gushed about the 53-year-old all rounder and his excellent comic timing. His talent supersedes the need to look young and charming all the time.
Why cannot they extend the same courtesy towards Bebo?
It's one helluva action-packed Friday. Two trips to PVR, both action movies –only one is a cruel joke masquerading as cinema and another on its way to becoming a comic-book classic.
As I wrote in my Commando 2 review, "Unlike the 2013 Commando, which wisely focused on Vidyut Jammwal's brawn and brawling skills to land a punch, comedian Deven Bhojani's forgettable debut as feature film director confuses its crummy fickleness for a plot and, even more laughable, purpose. The upshot is bad, ridiculously bad."
On the other end of the spectrum, Hugh Jackman's brutal, brooding delivery in and as Logan lingers on long in my system. There's violence that feels gratifying and sensational. But in Logan, it is urgent, turbulent and inescapable. A throbbing pain bleeds through its scenes and soul shattering the myths of superhero invincibility we've grown accustomed to and exhausted of.
Logan isn't devoid of spectacle but without pandering to the blockbuster requisites that places industrial noise and mass-scale devastation above traumatizing conflict and profound ferocity.
Also, don't remember the last time a superhero made me cry.
Two action movies and some bad popcorn ensure Saturday is spent reeling from a nasty bout of food poisoning.
Bed-ridden, I take refuge in radio. It's a Rahul Dev Burman tune. The song in question is Kaisi Lag Rahi Hoon Main from a Dharmendra-Rekha movie called Jhutha Sach. It's a breezy, blissful melody; the kind RD never got wrong. Listening to it though, throws me in a slightly pensive mood.
It reminds me of a time when I was naïve enough to lap up everything silly happening in the movies. Mostly it led to much marvel and hilarity but, occasionally, to wishful thinking too.
In Jhutha Sach, Dharmendra dies in an accident and his wife Rekha finds a lookalike to pose as him for the benefit of their two kids.
Now this was a convenient Bollywood trope adopted in several films like Kasme Vaade to lend the narrative its quintessential twist. But as a kid who did not know better and lost her father under similar circumstances, I hoped for the same miracle.
Among the countless ideas I came up with, I also entertained the possibility of my mom finding my father's clone and completing the family picture. In that brief time, it seemed like a reasonable request and comforting thought.
Had almost forgotten how soothing stupidity can be sometimes.
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It's nice to learn about filmmaker Karan Johar turning daddy to Yash and Roohi through surrogacy, especially after seeing how emotionally he spoke about his parental instincts kicking in.
Clearly though the brand new trend is how to outrage over celebrity newborns.
Be it AbRam, Taimur and now Johar juniors, it's disturbing to see how as a society we've just lost the ability to feel happy for anyone unless there's something for us in it. It's like platforms that give us voice are turning us into wolves delighting in random criticism.
And to think my week began with the most touching display of grace!
This column was first published on rediff.com.
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An instrument you hum, sing or talk into it. The paper rattles and creates the distinctive rasping sound. A bit harder to make, but still relatively straightforward.
1x Longish drill bit, say 15mm, long enough to drill a hole lengthways through the carrot.
The key to this instrument is to find the frequency the paper wants to rattle at, so experiment with singing at different pitches. You might need to fiddle with the paper to get it to work. It should be covering the hole so it gets moved by the air, but not so tightly held that it can't rattle. You can hold the paper in place with your fingers or elastic bands, but this must not't be on top of the hole, otherwise you stop the paper moving.


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Airbus confident of A350 XWB delivery goal for 2015
By airnationcrew | October 2, 2015 | 0
Airbus CEO Fabrice Brégier remains confident that the European aircraft manufacturer will achieve its goal to deliver around 15 Airbus A350 XWB aircraft this year.
"If we reach this target, I think we have secured a strong foundation for the future ramp-up of A350 production. It is always extremely difficult to produce an aircraft that is just certified," Bregier said.
Total orders for the A350 XWB program stand at 782 orders from 40 customers.
Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders said that along with the Middle East and Asia, North America offers good market opportunities for the A350, as well for the A330neo.
Currently three North American customers have orders for a total of 82 A350 XWBs.
Finnair will take delivery of its first A350-900 on Oct. 7. The A350 XWB European launch customer has 19 of the type on firm order, to be received from 2015-2023, and will become the third carrier after Qatar Airways and Vietnam Airlines to operate the the aircraft.
Meanwhile, Airbus began fuselage assembly of the largest member of the A350 family, the A350-1000, at its Hamburg and Saint-Nazaire plants. Final assembly of the aircraft will begin in Toulouse in early 2016, followed by the first flight in the second half of the year. First deliveries are scheduled to start mid-2017.
Posted in Airnation and tagged A350 XWB, A350 XWB


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<?php

namespace Swis\JsonApi\Client\Tests\Mocks\Items;

use Swis\JsonApi\Client\Item;

class RelatedItem extends Item
{
    /**
     * @var string
     */
    protected $type = 'related-item';

    /**
     * @var array
     */
    protected $visible = [
        'test_related_attribute1',
        'test_related_attribute2',
    ];

    /**
     * @var array
     */
    protected $availableRelations = [
        'parent_relation',
    ];

    public function parentRelation()
    {
        return $this->hasOne(WithRelationshipItem::class);
    }
}

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You don't have to fear fat.
This macronutrient helps keep you fuller longer and it's linked to everything from reduced belly fat to improved heart health to superior cognitive function - depending on the type.
And it's not just the poly- and monounsaturated fats found in olive oil, avocados, and nuts - or the omega-3s found in fatty fish like sardines and salmon - that can be good for you.
Many doctors and nutritionists say that saturated fat has a place in a healthy diet, and that whole, unprocessed foods containing high amounts of it can actually improve cholesterol quality, cognitive function, and metabolism.
It's not just the fat itself that's good for you, though - naturally fatty whole foods tend to be loaded with other health-promoting nutrients like vitamin K2 and choline that are hard to find elsewhere.
So eat more fat, just make sure it's the right kind. Here are 10 fatty, nutrient-packed options that nutritionists love.
"Nutritionally, butter is actually a much healthier fat than most people realize, especially if it comes from grass-fed cows," says nutritionist Laura Schoenfeld.
The dairy fat from pastured cows contains higher levels of fat-soluble vitamins, particularly vitamin K2, which helps your body utilise calcium appropriately, meaning it deposits it into your bones and removes it from your arteries where it can do serious damage, she says.
Saturated fat is also a much safer fat to consume than the omega-6-rich polyunsaturated fats that come from industrial vegetable and seed oils. Plus, butter makes vegetables taste amazing and helps us better absorb their nutrients, she says.
Skip the egg white omelet and embrace the yolks. This is another highly misunderstood fat-rich food that's an incredible source of vitamin A, choline, B vitamins, andselenium, says Schoenfeld.
"Egg yolks from pastured chickens contain higher levels of vitamin D and carotenoids—antioxidants that give those yolks their deep orange colour. Plus, the yolk is what gives eggs their awesome flavour. I often recommend eating two to three eggs per day for those who tolerate them," she says.
"Cocoa butter, also called theobroma oil, is the fat from the cocoa bean that is often used in natural skincare products," Miller says.
"As far as nutrition goes, cocoa butter provides antioxidants and omega-9 fatty acids, which aid in hormone balance and immune function support," Miller says.
"High quality bacon is chock-full of a very important nutrient called choline, which has been shown to help fight off the debilitating effects of Alzheimer's disease and other chronic mental impairments," nutritionist says Ali Miller.
Bacon also delivers a good dose of the various B vitamins, along with zinc. These nutrients aid in production of serotonin, the feel-good neurotransmitter in the brain, and can help reduce anxiety, she adds.
The important priority is choosing a locally sourced, pasture-raised product, Miller says. This will provide your body with more nourishment.
"Combining your clean bacon with loads of fibre and antioxidant-rich vegetables, fruits, and whole grains is a great way to promote health and satisfy your palate," she adds.
A couple ways to hit 200 mg: 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder or 1.75 ounces of dark chocolate that's at least 70 to 80 perc ent cocoa. Just be sure to buy natural, non-alkalized cocoa powder, as the processing of alkalized cocoa significantly reduces flavanol content, says McDaniel.
And stick to dark chocolate bars that list cocoa solids as the first ingredient - not sugar.
"I usually add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to my morning oats then have 150 calories worth of dark chocolate after lunch," she says.
Avocado is rich in omega-9 fats (oleic acid) and supports healthy skin and hormone balance while promoting digestive health as a rich form of fibre, says Miller.
It's a great workout recovery food, too, providing electrolytes like potassium, and can help improve your stress response, thanks to B vitamins like folate, she says.
These superseeds are plant-based sources of omega-3s. While the best way to get omega-3s should be fish, these can still support anti-inflammatory efforts throughout the body, says McDaniel.
"They also contain compounds called lignans, which may help lower cholesterol, and loads of heart-healthy fibre. I love to add a tablespoon of flaxseed, chia seeds, or both to my morning oatmeal or smoothies," she says.
"My favourite plant-based fat is definitely coconut butter, which is a blend of coconut meat puree and coconut oil," says nutritionist Katie Shields.
It's packed with the same nutrients of regular coconut oil, including medium-chain triglycerides.
The coconut meat combined with the oil creates a product with a creamier texture that makes it perfect for spreading on toast or stirring into oatmeal, she says.
"Nuts are my go-to travel snack when I need a healthy shot of sustainable energy," says McDaniel.
Just one serving (about 150 to 200 calories) can keep you full for hours, she says.
While nuts are dense in calories, they are also dense in nutrients. They're packed with fibre, protein, antioxidants, and a variety of vitamins and minerals and have been shown to reduce blood pressure, keep the heart healthy, and decrease the effects of metabolic syndrome.
Plus, eating one serving of nuts a day, walnuts in particular, has been shown to play a role in preventing Alzheimer's, boosting memory, and reducing depression, she says.
If you don't eat a lot of meat, full-fat dairy products like burrata cheese on tomatoes, full-fat yogurt as a snack with fruit, and half-and-half in your coffee are all good ways to sneak in good saturated fats, says McDaniel.
Plus, despite popular belief, some recent studies have failed to find a link between increased risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, or stroke with dairy fats. This may have to do with other nutrients within dairy that these fats interact with, says McDaniel.
For instance, dairy foods are rich in micronutrients such as vitamin D and potassium—two nutrients important for optimal heart health, blood pressure, and insulin sensitivity. The higher fat content also helps keep you full.
The article 10 High-Fat Foods You Should Be Eating More Of, According To Nutritionists originally ran on Prevention.com.


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Lil Bow Wow
Bow Wow (born Shad Gregory Moss in Columbus, Ohio on March 9, 1987) is an American rapper, TV host, and actor. While performing at a concert in L.A. in 1993, he was noticed by Snoop Dogg, who gave him his nickname, Lil Bow Wow. He debuted his first album, Beware Of Dog, in 2000, at age 13. He has appeared on television's Moesha, The Steve Harvey Show, Ugly Betty, and Brothers Garcia. He started his film career with 2002's Like Mike, and went on to appear in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Roll Bounce, Lottery Ticket, Madea's Big Happy Family and Hurricane Season. In October 2013, Bow Wow took over as the host of BET's show 106 & Park.
Bow Wow is best known for being a rapper and actor, and for hosting BET's 106 & Park.
Bow Wow revealed on July 7, 2011, that he had fathered a child, he had kept it secret for some time. Bow Wow came out to explain he had a baby girl named Shai with his former girlfriend Joie Chavis in April 2011. He previously dated singer Ciara from 2005-2006, and dated childhood friend Angela Simmons off-and-on for several years. He got engaged to Erica Mena in 2014, but they called it off at the end of 2015.
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MainAll NewsMiddle EastArab League to UN: Investigate Israel
Arab League to UN: Investigate Israel
Arab League calls on UN to open an international inquiry in to "violations" by Israel against terrorist prisoners.
Arutz Sheva Staff, 05/05/17 03:34
The Arab League on Thursday called on the United Nations to open an international inquiry in to alleged "violations" by Israel against terrorist prisoners in Israeli jails.
The pan-Arab body "invites the United Nations and its relevant specialized agencies to send an international commission of inquiry to Israeli prisons," representatives said in a resolution adopted Thursday and quoted by AFP.
The commission would "view the violations being committed against the prisoners of war," and to press international actors to compel Israel to abide by the Geneva convention.
The resolution comes amid a mass hunger strike by terrorist prisoners over demands ranging from improved medical care to greater access to telephone calls.
The terrorist prisoners, led by Fatah leader and archterrorist Marwan Barghouti, launched the hunger strike on April 17, but it has since showed signs of weakening.
Barghouti is serving five life sentences in an Israeli prison for his role in planning suicide terror attacks during the second intifada from 2000 to 2005.
Those taking part are ingesting only water and salt.
The Arab League also demanded all "relevant international institutions and bodies" to "intervene immediately and urgently to compel the Israeli government to apply international humanitarian law," according to the resolution.
It "condemned the Israeli occupation authorities in their ongoing detention of thousands of Palestinian prisoners... including children, women, and political leaders and elected representatives".
Arab League chief Ahmed Abul Gheit previously urged the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to intervene and halt what it called Israeli authorities' "abuse" of Palestinian prisoners.
Jailed terrorists have often used hunger strikes as a pressure tactic aimed at forcing Israel to improve the conditions of their imprisonment or release them out of fear for their lives. Israel has several times in the past caved to the pressure and released some hunger strikers.
Some 1,550 Palestinian Arabs imprisoned in Israel ended a hunger strike in May 2012, in exchange for a package of measures which would allow visits from relatives in Gaza and the transfer of detainees out of solitary confinement.
Tags:terrorism, hunger strike, hunger strikers


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Q: jquery add data to asp.net table using after function I'm going to implement JQuery infinite scroll in my ASP.NET web app, I use following jquery funcyion (taken from http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/CSASPNETInfiniteLoading-16f5bdb8):
$(document).ready(function () {

       function lastPostFunc() {
           $('#divPostsLoader').html('');

           //send a query to server side to present new content
           $.ajax({
               type: "POST",
               url: "Default.aspx/Foo",
               data: "{}",
               contentType: "application/json; charset=utf-8",
               dataType: "json",
               success: function (data) {

                   if (data != "") {
                       $('.divLoadData:last').after(data.d);
                   }
                   $('#divPostsLoader').empty();
               }

           })
       };

divLoadData is a div which will receive data (in HTML format), but I want to append data to an asp.net table, how can I append data? I should use after function? also how should I generate my HTML for appending to this server-side table control, currently data is created using the following code (in the webmethod function):
  foreach (DataRowView myDataRow in dv)
            {
                getPostsText.AppendFormat("
author: {0}
", myDataRow["author"]);
                getPostsText.AppendFormat("genre: {0}
", myDataRow["genre"]);
                getPostsText.AppendFormat("price: {0}
", myDataRow["price"]);
                getPostsText.AppendFormat("publish date: {0}
", myDataRow["publish_date"]);
                getPostsText.AppendFormat("description: {0}

", myDataRow["description"]);
            }
            getPostsText.AppendFormat("

");

and finally getPostsText is sent to JQuery

A: You can use the .after() function in jQuery to append some content after another element.
So instead of
$("servers").append( ... );

you would use
$("#" + id + ).closest( "tr" ).after( ... );

or you could also use
$( ... ).insertAfter( $("#" + id ).closest( "tr" ) );

which is essentially equivalent.
See http://api.jquery.com/after/ for full details.

A: You have to moveout the function outside of doc ready:
function lastPostFunc() {
       $('#divPostsLoader').html('');
       $.ajax({
           type: "POST",
           url: "Default.aspx/Foo",
           data: {},
           contentType: "application/json",
           dataType: "json",
           success: function (data) {
               if (data != "") {
                   $('#divDynamicData').append(data.d);
               }
               $('#divPostsLoader').empty();
           }
       });
   }

$(document).ready(function () {
  $(window).scroll(function(){
     if ($(window).scrollTop() == $(document).scrollHeight - $(window).height()) {
         lastPostFunc();
     }
  });
});

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Senator Brenda Hood, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Culture led the Grenada delegation that brought a taste of Grenada to Trinidad & Tobago on Friday 9 May.
In her address, Senator Hood emphasised the importance of regional tourism to Grenada, particularly from the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago. She spoke of the strong familial, cultural, and historical ties between our two countries.
Spicemas 2014 launched at the Radisson Trinidad Hotel with two components, a Travel Agent Expo and a Media Launch. The Travel Agent Expo was attended by over 60 travel agents representing more than 40 travel agencies across Trinidad & Tobago. An interactive session provided opportunity for travel agents to meet one on one with officials from the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), the Spicemas Corporation (SMC), True Blue Bay Resort, Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, Spice Island Beach Resort, Blue Horizon Garden Resort and Caribbean Airlines.
Former President of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Professor George Maxwell Richards and his wife Dr Jean Ramjohn-Richards, Dr Lincoln Douglas, Minister of Arts and Multiculturalism and Senator Emmanuel George, Minister of Justice attended the Media Launch which delivered an authentic Grenadian cultural experience to all its specially invited guests. Boyzie, the current Soca Monarch and Road March King performed his latest hits, injecting pure energy into the event. Traditional Vieux Croix (Vecco), Jab Jab, Wild Indian and Shortknee and costumed masqueraders in the carnival showcase.
Christine Noel-Horsford, Manager of Projects and Reporting, delivered a detailed presentation on Grenada as a destination and its niche markets. This included reference to the new brand Pure Grenada: The Spice of the Caribbean, which was well received by the Trinidadian travel agents. Many of the travel agents present communicated to the Grenadian delegation that they were confident that Trinbagonians would travel to Grenada for carnival, while also indulging in the serenity of the tri-island state. The general response from the travel agents was that Grenada offers an experience that Trinbagonians crave.
The GTA extends its thanks and gratitude to the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture, Spicemas Corporation, Radisson Trinidad Hotel, LIAT Airlines, the Grenada Cultural Foundation, Caribbean Airlines, the Grenada Hotel & Tourism Association, True Blue Bay Resort, Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, Spice Island Beach Resort and Blue Horizon Garden Resort for their support and participation in ensuring that Spicemas Launch 2014 was a resounding success.