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È stato anche conosciuto come Nadir K o The One e dal 2007 vive negli Stati Uniti. Durante la sua carriera ha collaborato con artisti di fama mondiale come Ava Max, Mika, Jennifer Lopez, Akon, Mylène Farmer, Aleksej Vorob'ëv, Kat DeLuna, One Direction, Now United, Nicki Minaj e i Backstreet Boys producendo per loro noti brani come On the Floor, Starships e Whine Up. Famoso è stato inoltre il suo sodalizio musicale con la cantautrice statunitense Lady Gaga, per la quale ha prodotto singoli come Just Dance, Poker Face, Alejandro e Bad Romance.

Biografia
Nadir Khayat nasce il 9 aprile 1972 a Tétouan, in Marocco. Il suo primo successo è stata la collaborazione e produzione in una clip dell'artista marocchino Ahmed Chawki.

Gli albori della carriera: Svezia (1991 -2006)
Nel 1991, appena diciannovenne, lascia il Marocco e si trasferisce in Svezia per mettere in pratica la sua passione per la musica. Egli ha migrato particolarmente verso la Svezia poiché affascinato dalla "buona" musica degli Europe, Roxette e ABBA (band che influenzeranno moltissimo la carriera dell'artista). In Svezia, dopo averne ottenuto la cittadinanza per naturalizzazione, suonerà per gruppi rock locali dal 1991 al 1995.

Dal 1995 al 1998 RedOne (soprannome dell'artista marocchino derivato dal nome dell'amico Redouan) insieme all'ex musicista rock Rami Yacoub e al cantautore/produttore palestinese-svedese Yacoub, scrisse canzoni per la famosa girl band svedese Popsie (fra queste si ricordano Funky e Joyful Life). Nel 1998 Yacoub si unisce ai Cheiron Studios mentre Rami e RedOne scrissero canzoni per artisti come i Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Westlife e Céline Dion.

Nel 2001-2002 ha co-prodotto gli A*Teens, band giovanile in tributo degli ABBA e divenuta famosa con l'album The ABBA Generation. Per tale band poi ha prodotto gli album di debutto "Teen Spirit" e "Pop 'Til Your Drop" e i singoli inediti quali "...to the Music", "Slam" (co-scritto con Flame, Hortlund e J. Boogie) e "Singled Out" (co-scritto con AJ Junior, Dhani, Sara, Savan Kotecha e ShawnDark) al fine di lanciare qualcosa di più di una semplice cover band.

Nel 2005 scrisse per Daniel Lindström le canzoni "Break Free" e "My Love Will Not Let You Down".

Egli ha iniziato a produrre musica pop in Europa (si ricordano la produzione di "I Wish" e "Little Mama") e in Canada (dove ha collaborato col cantante Karl Henry). Inoltre ha ricevuto inoltre il Swedish Grammy Award e riguardo a una delle sue produzioni ha ricevuto un titolo per miglior canzone scandinava, che fra l'altro è stata scelta come colonna sonora di "Step Up".

Nel 2006 torna di nuovo in scena con la canzone "Bamboo", che poi diventerà canzone ufficiale della FIFA World Cup 2006. Nello stesso anno remixa la canzone di Shakira con la collaborazione di Wyclef Jean Hips Don't Lie. Tale remix sarà cantato dalla stessa Shakira insieme a Wyclef Jean nella cerimonia di chiusura della Coppa del Mondo 2006 a Berlino.

Spostamento verso gli Stati Uniti (2007-oggi)
Dopo tale successo, nel 2007 il produttore marocchino si trasferisce negli Stati Uniti (New York) producendo sotto l'etichetta Epic Records. Qui ha collaborato con artisti illustri come Kat DeLuna, Akon, Enrique Iglesias, Brandy, Lionel Richie, Robin e Flipseid.

Nel 2008 produce per la cantante statunitense Lady Gaga i singoli Just Dance e Poker Face (che gli farà guadagnare nello stesso anno il Grammy Award per la migliore registrazione dance) e per i New Kids on the Block sette brani nell'album "The Block" (tale album si guadagnerà il secondo posto nella classifica degli album Billboard). Nello stesso anno ha scritto canzoni per Christina Milian, Tiffany Evans, Pixie Lott e Sean Kingston.

Nel 2009, 2010, 2011 e 2013 produce altrettante canzoni per Lady Gaga (per l'EP The Fame Monster e gli album Born This Way ed Artpop) ed alcune per i Backstreet Boys, Alexandra Park, Hojabebz, Casey e Lil Jon.

Nel 2016 collabora con Alvaro Soler al nuovo singolo Sofia e con Lady Gaga al brano Angel Down, contenuto nell'album Joanne.

Ad ottobre 2017 viene rilasciato il suo singolo Boom Boom, in collaborazione con Daddy Yankee, French Montana e Dinah Jane delle Fifth Harmony.

Produzioni musicali
2005 - Darin - Step Up
2006 - Shakira con Wyclef Jean - Bamboo (Bamboo Remix)
2007 - Kat DeLuna - Run the Show
2008 - Akon - Sunny Day
2008 - Darin - Breathing your love
2008 - Enrique Iglesias - Taki
2008 - Lady Gaga - Just Dance
2008 - Lady Gaga - Poker Face
2009 - Lady Gaga - Bad Romance
2009 - Lady Gaga - Alejandro
2009 - Pixie Lott - Here We Go Again
2009 - Pixie Lott - Rolling Stone
2009 - Little Boots - Remedy
2009 - Backstreet Boys - Straight Through My Heart
2009 - Sean Kingston - Fire Burning
2009 - Sugababes - About a Girl
2009 - Alexandra Burke - Broken Heels
2010 - Mika - Kick Ass (We Are Young)
2010 - Mylène Farmer - Oui mais... non
2011 - Lady Gaga - Judas
2011 - Jennifer Lopez con Pitbull - On the Floor
2011 - Hawana Brown con Pitbull - We Run the Night
2011 - Porcelain Black con Lil Wayne - This Is What Rock N Roll Looks Like
2011 - Qpid - Under the Radar
2011 - Aleksej Vorob'ëv - Get You
2011 - Enrique Iglesias con Pitbull - I Like How It Feels
2011 - Pitbull con Marc Anthony - Rain Over Me (Bamboo Remix)
2011 - Pitbull con Nayer and Mohombi - Suavemente
2011 - Kelly Rowland con The WavS - Down for Whatever
2011 - Nicole Scherzinger - Try with Me
2011 - JLS con DEV - She Makes Me Wanna
2012 - Nicki Minaj - Starships
2012 - Jennifer Lopez con Pitbull - Dance Again
2012 - Ying Yang Twins con Greg Tecoz - Fist Pump Jump Jump
2012 - Khaled con Pitbull - C'est la vie
2013 - Jennifer Lopez con Pitbull - Live It Up
2013 - Priyanka Chopra con Pitbull - Exotic
2013 - Lady Gaga - Gypsy
2014 - Chawki feat. Dr. Alban - It's My Life (Don't Worry)
2016 - Álvaro Soler - Sofia
2016 - Lady Gaga - Angel Down
2017 - Now United - Summer in the City
2018 - Álvaro Soler - La cintura
2018 - Now United - What Are We Waiting For
2018 - Now United - Who Would Think That Love?
2018 - Now United - All Day
2018 - Now United - How We Do It
2020 - Ava Max - Kings & Queens
2020 - Now United - Better

Discografia

Singoli
Don't You Need Somebody (ft. Enrique Iglesias, Rock City, Serayah, Shaggy) - 2016
Boom Boom (ft. Daddy Yankee, French Montana, Dinah Jane) - 2017
One World (ft. Adelina, Now United) - 2018

Album in studio

Con Lady Gaga
2008 – The Fame
2011 – Born This Way
2013 – Artpop
2016 – Joanne
2018 - A Star Is Born Soundtrack
2020 – Chromatica

Con Jennifer Lopez
2011 – Love?
2014 – A.K.A.

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Lady Gaga


This is the modern , fast and easy to prepare " claypot rice " that I cooked in a electric rice pot that taste as good as the authentic ones. A one dish meal that I would love to indulge in once in a while. The real claypot rice uses a clay pot and cooked under charcoal fire. Of course the taste is slightly different, somehow charcoal cooking makes the rice taste better . But for lazy people like me, rice pot chicken rice is just as good. I did the shortcut method and yet it tasted delicious :p But if I wanted the authentic one I would eat out at the Gourmet Square...the true claypot rice cooked under charcoal fire.
The authentic way is to cook the rice half way through, then add the marinated chicken pieces , sausages and mushrooms on top of the half cooked rice. Cover the claypot and lower the fire and cooked till everything is fully cooked. Off the fire, then mix everything in the claypot with a pair of chopstick and served garnish with the crispy shallots and spring onions.
when I served this to Daddy, he doesn't know that I did it the short cut way !
*wink ** someone got tricked after all LOL!
Cook rice the usual way in an electric rice cooker.
While the rice is cooking, heat up a non stick wok with grapeseed oil enough to fry the cut shallots till crispy and golden brown, dish up and keep aside.
Take out the oil and keep about 2 tbsp of oil in the wok and stir fry the chinese sausages till fragrant, add in the shiitake mushrooms and cook till half cook, add in the marinated chicken and stir fry till it is fully cooked.
Dish up into a bowl and when the rice is fully cooked and still hot, add in the cooked chicken mixture on top of the cooked rice. When about to serve, use a pair of chopstick and stir and mix well the chicken mixture with the rice until it is well mixed together. Garnish with spring onions and crispy shallots.
I make this rice cooker chicken rice quite often too. Boil a veggie soup, and that's dinner!
Love love love claypot chicken. My favorite was this one I got at a Malaysian street vendor - a huge pot for like $2! I have yet to recreate, but I just might try with this one.
Oh, I think I also want to join in Angie's potluck party. haha... So, what should I bring? I love claypot chicken rice very much too. Yours look simply delish! Enjoy your day.
Lovely work, Elin! Keep it up! I'm sure Joanna is missing your yummy creations! It's not good to drool everyday! LOL!
Dinner in one path is always appealing. Thanks for a great post.
Thanks for the tip on cooking rice half through before adding the flavorful ingredients. Must soak up all the flavors!
Wah, I want to try this simple method, will make it next week. Thanks for sharing!
That looks delicious! Reminds me of when I was at home and mum or dad would cook "law-miy fahn" (糯米飯) for weekend lunch and we'd have blanched iceberg lettuce with oyster sauce to go with it!
Mmmmmm! Missing parent's cooking! Might have to make this for lunch soon!
Wow how simple to make. But it sure sounds and looks like it taste amazing.
Me too! Always go for fast and lazy method when comes to cooking.
Must try your fast method one day.
I cook mine in the rice cooker too when I'm lacking inspiration. Your version looks delicious!
Sorry, I remembered the name wrong! They would call it "Lap-Mei Fahn" (蠟味飯) as it would have the chinese dried sausage,chinese dried belly pork, shiitake mushrooms, dried scallop, dried prawn, all kinds of dried seafood delights! It would make the kitchen smell all rich and savoury with the scent of the seafood goodness! YUM!
ya, I like this easy way of claypot chicken too, yours look so delicious, can I have some please..
I just made this today! I cook this very often. So simple and so delicious!
Elin, I cook this too. Very easy to cook, but it's really yummy!
Hi guys.....sorry for not replying your comments earlier...fallen sick due to over eating of durians :p I am feeling much better now but still feeling lethargy :( thanks for leaving me your kinds words. I love all your comments...all are like sweet candies to me . Thank you.
Marvelous chicken dish. Bravo! I really enjoy claypot cooking.
I love claypot chicken. We would always get it when we ate out. Thank you for sharing.


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Edmund Charles Rawlings JP (11 December 1854 – 17 December 1917), was a British solicitor, a Liberal Party politician, and a prominent Primitive Methodist. He served as mayor of Hammersmith.

Family
Rawlings was born on 11 December 1854 at Wallingford, Oxfordshire to parents Edmund Rawlings (a Primitive Methodist minister) and Susannah Cock. He moved to London aged 14, becoming a solicitor in 1879 and forming a partnership in the City of London at Walbrook with Mr S Alford Butt (also the son of a Primitive Methodist minister). He married Amy Yates (1857-1914) in 1879 at Wilton, Wiltshire, and they had three children. He died on 17 December 1917 in Ealing.

Political career
In October 1900 Rawlings contested the UK General Election as Liberal candidate for  Islington North.

In November 1900 he was elected a Hammersmith Borough Councillor at Hammersmith's first borough council elections. He was later appointed an Alderman of the borough council. He also served as Mayor of Hammersmith from 1906-07.

He stood several times for election to the London County Council as a Progressive candidate, without success.  In 1895 and 1901 he contested Hammersmith. In 1910 he contested the City of London.

Rawlings took an active part in the relief of the unemployed and assistance of cripples. He also served as a Justice of the Peace for the County of London.

Electoral record

Religious activities
Rawlings was prominently involved with the Primitive Methodist movement, serving as vice-president and addressing its June 1905 conference in Scarborough. He wrote two PM publications: the Free Churchman's Legal Handbook, and (with a Dr Townsend) the Free Churchman's Guide to the Education Act of 1902.

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1854 births
1917 deaths
Liberal Party (UK) parliamentary candidates
Progressive Party (London) politicians

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The Plaza Hotel features restaurants on the ground floor with offices on the two upper floors. This is one of Sundance Square's more distinctive buildings, featuring white glazed brick with green and yellow terra cotta trim. It's located across the street from Wells Fargo Tower.
Ground-floor tenant is Waters – a high-end seafood restaurant.
The Plaza Hotel was built in 1908 by Winfield Scott, a prominent Fort Worth rancher and businessman. It's one of the best remaining examples of a small "cattle-era" hotel. The building was restored in 1981 as part of the original two-block development of Sundance Square. The architect for the restoration was Thomas E. Woodward & Associates.


Pennsylvania Redware Pottery signed by Thomas Stahl 1938 and fired in a wood fired kiln.
These are very nice examples and rare PA Powder Valley Leigh County PA pottery.
Powder Valley in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, once served as the home of three generations of redware potters - Charles, Thomas and Isaac, and Russell Stahl and artist Carrie Stahl Schultz. Redware, a specific type of low-fired, porous earthenware, received its name from the distinctive color of the native clays which the potter dug, processed, and turned on the potter's wheel. Redware was an important Pennsylvania German product, first as a utilitarian ware and later as a decorative art. Powder Valley, named for the early gun powder mills along the Indian Creek, provided three key ingredients to the potting industry: wood to fuel the kiln, distinctive and attractive veins of red clay, and an abundance of markets. The Stahl family operated a pottery off and on for approximately 100 years.
These and many more interesting rare pieces are available at the Stone House Antiques Center.


This story encapsulates everything great about the 25-year-old. Her music is a fiery mix of bombastic pop music, with a welcome Latin twist – but she doesn't play by any rules other than her own. Her 2016 debut EP featured the rebellious 'Jesus Made Me Bad', and her live shows are proving to be the hottest ticket in town. "When I play, I'm a fireball," she says.
Since then, she's released a string of intoxicating singles – including the M.I.A.-esque 'Bala' and the dance-pop banger 'Body Bounce'. It's 'Bang Boom', though, where Lao Ra really cements her reputation. "Bang, shot me down / But I'm a pitbull, boom / Like a shark I'm gonna eat you," she warns in the song's chorus. Now, with a new single on the horizon, she's ready to take the next step and give her self-coined brand of "pineapple pop" a little kick. "I'm going in for the kill," she says. "I feel like my sound has matured. It's more like piña colada now – it's got that little rum twist. I wanna get you all drunk!" We'll drink to that.
Lao Ra plays NME & BFI present CineJam supported By Zig-Zag at Rooftop Film Club, Peckham, a series of summer music and film events curated by Bastille's Dan Smith.
Best Track: 'Body Bounce' – A delicious blend of big beats and tropical trumpets.
Strange But True: Lao Ra has matching Real Madrid tattoos with her three brothers and father. It was, of course, her idea.


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DGA's Hervé, Robert and Simon took part in Urban Coop Berlin's field trip in Switzerland. The occasion to learn from community projects in Zürich and Geneva.
Urban Coop Berlin (UCB) develops housing cooperative projects under the motto "flexible, fair, collective, responsible". As founding members of UCB, Hervé, Robert and Simon took part in UCB's field trip. In Zürich, we visited the cooperatives "Kalkbreite" and "Mehr als Wohnen" and met the city service responsible for providing funds for social housing. In Geneva, we visited the cooperatives "Rhône-Arve Jonction" (find out more about our project here) and "Codha les Ouches".
We focused on the sizes, number and uses of communal rooms in community projects, issues of noise and privacy, common activities and how are they supported by design, the size of individual apartments, the nature of openness to the neighborhood, and how to achieve a lively diverse community through effective development and design. The results of this and other learning enrich DGA's work on all our projects.


Huge update to Drake Technologies uploaded to Xelerus. It is compatible only with the 1.8 alphas, and will not work in 1.7. Many of the items in part 1 have been changed, plus some new stuff. Part 2 should be functional, plus feature new content.
Not quite hotfix to Drake Technologies uploaded to Xelerus, which should fix the blocker bugs.
Updated and uploaded the following to Xelerus: Bag of Holding, Godmode, and Trading Post Menu. Their main changes are an API update and the removal of various custom images, thanks to new item picker features that made them unnecessary.
Removed Fabricator Quick Feed, which has become obsolete since 1.8 beta 1 features a similar feature by default.
I plan to cull more mods from the list, because I do not wish to maintain everything. In general, if I do not want to upload it to the Multiverse (eventually), that mod will be terminated. For some of the more memorable items whose source mods are endangered, I will likely preserve their code or concepts in the Drake Technologies/Drakian Legacy mod or some other way.
I will take a stab at a Playership Drones update soon. No details yet.
Removed the following mods from Xelerus: Ore Scanning Program and Ore Scooper and Auton Overwrite.
One of my earliest mods, the ore scanner, has become a double-edged sword. Aside from making it a bit harder to find the all-important targeting program, detecting an ore deposit would cause unwanted guests to appear and mine the ore. The scooper has returned to Drake Technologies, though not quite the same form it debuted as.
Autons have underwent major changes since Transcendence 1.5. Rather than maintain minor features at the cost of possible mod conflicts or compatibility issues with newer versions, I decided it was time to remove the mod.
Reuploaded Drake Technologies Alpha and Items Graveyard Pack 912. Drake Technologies (for part 1) imported two items from my other mods and received minor balance tweaks. Restart is required. Items Graveyard Pack simply got slimmer, with obsolete items removed. As I review other mods to maintain or remove, I may add items from mods to be removed to the graveyard.
Removed the following mods from Xelerus: Gopher Cargo Hold, Solar Reactors, and Wave Cutter. They were all added to the Items Graveyard Pack 912.
Drake Technologies Alpha: Minor bug fixes to a couple weapons in the Drakian Legacy extension, no restart needed.
Items Graveyard Pack 912: Added aforementioned mods that were removed.
Ragepocalypse: Updated to 1.8 beta 1, with new effects and playable in Vault of the Galaxy.
Slaver Pack 912: Updated to 1.8 beta 1, fixing various bugs along the way.
Wizard Auton: Updated to 1.8 beta 1, uses stock resources instead of custom rerenders.
Removed Tigershark Weapons from Xelerus, and moved some of the weapons from there to the Items Graveyard Pack, which has been reuploaded.
Removed Barrier Item Set and Wizard Auton mods from Xelerus.
Drake Technologies Alpha: Imported Wizard Auton as a new Tinkers recipe. Also various minor bug fixes and tweaks.
Items Graveyard Pack 912: Moved Barrier Item Set here.
Drake Technologies Alpha: More bugfixes.
Free Targeting Program: Free targeting also given to new ships player changes into. NOTE: Folder has been renamed!
Infinite Fuel: Added compatibility to Vault of the Galaxy. Also fully automated.
Ragepocalypse: Fixed a minor bug.
The mod massacre continues. The following mods were removed from Xelerus: Enhance Item, Hints Shown, Relief Pack, Smooth Criminal, and Take All.
Enhance Item only worked for part 1 dockscreens (and at Exsillium in part 2). Extending functionality for biotech and archaeotech dockscreens in part 2 was more work than I wanted to maintain, so unfortunately, it got cut.
Smooth Criminal may have been cute at the time, but it relies on overwriting entities to work, and for what it does, I do not wish to maintain it, or at least I do not plan to upload it to Multiverse.
The rest were horribly outdated, and I do not plan to update them. Sorry.
I will probably find more of my mods to remove as I update to 1.8.
Removed Options mod from Xelerus. The code has been preserved in Items Graveyard Pack.
Auton Assembly Hangar: Updated to 1.8 beta. Removed custom images, custom autons are weaker due to more demanding criteria, and more cargo space.
Drake Technologies Alpha: Suppressed error messages that occasionally occur on zapsats. Last stealth update removed Wizard Auton and added another ammo type for the shotgun.
Items Graveyard Pack 912: Imported Options and Wizard Auton mods. Options are not enabled, but the code is included.
Removed More Tinker Recipes from Xelerus.
Updated Fighter Bays to 1.8 beta. Get it at Xelerus.
Random-ish bug report, probably something you'll need to gripe at George about. The berserker device still enhances weapon speed as normal, but it's apparently stopped working as a repair device.
Berserker device has custom or special rules. It should not fully repair armor, only up to half hp or so. I will double check it later.
I am still working on updating Drake Technologies. Real-life has gotten in the way more lately, but some progress has been made. Lately, I have folded all of the drone bays into a single one that can level up (from 4 to 9, requires dock services to do so).
After that, I may try to resume work on Playership Drones and see what needs to be done to update it to 1.8.
UPDATE: Checked Berserker device, and it works as intended. That said, rates used for some levels may result in go-stop regeneration instead of a smooth constant rate, and that is an engine-side problem.
Okay, my bad, I should probably have actually looked at the code on that before posting. I hadn't realized that it only repaired armor up to half its HP.
I think I will leave it at item level for now. Some repair features in the game rely on item level (like +regen enhancement), and for now, I will treat the berserker doing something closer to +regen than repair from dock services.


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BMC plans to redraw ward boundaries, add 11 more
The BMC is planning to carve out a new ward from the P/north, which covers Malad east and west and areas in Kandivali. The new ward will be called P/East and cover Malad east areas.
Written by Sanjana Bhalerao | Mumbai | January 8, 2021 1:00:33 am
The BMC has zeroed down on the location of the new ward office.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to redraw the boundaries of its 24 administrative wards to maintain geographical and population balance and provide better administrative services.
The BMC is planning to carve out a new ward from the P/north, which covers Malad east and west and areas in Kandivali. The new ward will be called P/East and cover Malad east areas. Once approved, it will be the 25th ward in the city. The BMC has zeroed down on the location of the new ward office.
Proposed in 2017, the redrawing of administrative wards seeks to bring parity by having a minimum of eight electoral wards and a maximum of 11 in one administrative ward. There are 17 electoral wards in P/north extending from Malwani in the west to Dindoshi hills in the east, covering more than 4,672 hectares and a population of 9.4 lakh, making it one of the most populated wards in the city.
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According to the plan, the civic body aims to increase the total number of wards by 11 through the bifurcation of some of the larger wards like K/east (Andheri, Jogeshwari), L ward (Kurla, Sakinaka). BMC has similar plans to create a K North Ward for areas of Jogeshwari, Goregaon East, Aarey Colony and scattered spots in Powai. The aim is to reduce the burden on the K East Ward, which is one of the most densely populated wards in the city.
In a written reply to BJP MLA Atul Bhatkhalkar, Urban Development Department minister Eknath Shinde said, "Considering the population and considering that there are 17 sub-wards (electoral wards) under P North ward, the BMC is planning to create a separate P East Ward that will cover Malad East area."
In response, Bhatkhalkar said, "There is an overall plan for bifurcation of wards but a separate administrative ward for Malad east is immediately required. I was continuously seeking a separate ward for the residents of Malad East because the ward is very large in terms of the population and geography. People from as far as Manori and Kurar have to travel to the ward office in Malad west for every single civic issue."
A ward office is headed by the assistant commissioner or a Ward officer and plays a key role in the day-to-day delivery of civic services, including issuing birth and death certificates to attending to leaking water pipes, garbage disposal, illegal constructions, garden and park maintenance, permissions for public gatherings and building repairs, among others.
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President Trump halts WHO funding alleging pandemic cover-up to help China
Coronavirus outbreak could have been contained if WHO had called out China's lack of transparency, says Trump.
By Shubhangi Shah
Updated April 15, 2020 13:31 +08
WHO chief on Trumps criticism
US President Donald Trump announced the suspension of funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday, April 14). The decision comes just a few days after the President threatened to slash WHO funding. However, he had backtracked from the threat, saying the issue would be discussed.
What did President Trump say?
Instagram grab/ Donald Trump
In a press conference on Tuesday, Trump said: "Today I am instructing my administration to halt funding to the World Health Organization, while a review is conducted to assess the World Health Organization's role in severely mismanaging and covering up the spread of the coronavirus".
Highlighting the US funding to the world health body, he said: "American taxpayers provide between $400 million to $500 million, per year". "In contrast, China contributes roughly $40 million a year and even less".
He specifically targeted WHO's decision on travel restrictions. During the initial coronavirus outbreak, the WHO called out other countries for imposing travel ban on China, which was then the epicenter of the virus outbreak.
"The WHO's attack on travel restrictions put political correctness above life-saving measures", Trump said on Tuesday.
"Had the WHO done its job to get medical experts into China to objectively assess the situation on the ground and to call out China's lack of transparency, the outbreak could have been contained at its source with very little death", he said.
"This would have saved thousands of lives and avoided worldwide economic damage. Instead, the WHO willingly took China's assurances to face value... and defended the actions of the Chinese government", he added, AFP reported.
Donald Trump accused of downplaying coronavirus threat
Along with WHO, President Donald Trump has been widely accused of downplaying the novel coronavirus pandemic, especially because of 2020 being the election year.
On January 30, the WHO declared novel coronavirus a 'public health emergency of international concern'. As recent as on March 7, the U.S. President tweeted: "Last year 37,000 Americans died from the common Flu. It averages between 27,000 and 70,000 per year. Nothing is shut down, life & the economy go on. At this moment there are 546 confirmed cases of CoronaVirus, with 22 deaths. Think about that!".
Four days later, on March 11, the WHO declared Covid-19, a 'global pandemic'. On February 1, while the disease was already declared a 'public health emergency of international concern', Trump was golfing in Florida.
At a campaign rally on February 28, he called the coronavirus, a "hoax". He criticized the Democrats for allegedly "politicizing the coronavirus" and called it their "new hoax".
Although WHO has been criticized for mismanaging the novel coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump has been equally criticized for the same. As on April 14, the novel coronavirus has infected 613,886 Americans and killed 26,047. At the same time, globally the disease has infected 1,998,535 people and killed 126,686.
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YES HE DID IT!!! AMERICA FIRST
President Trump officially halted US funding to the World Health organization
The WHO has been playing games with our health and safety so they don't deserve our money.
They put China first so they should ask China for $$
pic.twitter.com/mtUZWOZAFv
— Terrence K. Williams (@w_terrence) April 14, 2020
So last year 37,000 Americans died from the common Flu. It averages between 27,000 and 70,000 per year. Nothing is shut down, life & the economy go on. At this moment there are 546 confirmed cases of CoronaVirus, with 22 deaths. Think about that!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 9, 2020
Getting a little exercise this morning! pic.twitter.com/fyAAcbhbgk
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 1, 2020
This clip of Trump on Feb 28 the night before first American died from coronavirus where he calls the virus threat the Democrats "new hoax," slams media for "hysteria" and pats himself on the back for a job well done will be cited by historians as Exhibit A of #trumpcovidfails pic.twitter.com/3Mh4GrwZkE
— (((DeanObeidallah))) (@DeanObeidallah) April 11, 2020
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Section 24 except subsection (6).
Section 35 with the omission in subsection (4) of the reference to sections 26 and 27.
Section 36(1) to (6) with the omission in subsection (5) of the reference to section 27.
Section 54 except subsections (8), (10) and (11).
Section 165 with the omission in subsection (2) of the references to sections 166 to 168.
Section 169 except subsection (5).
Section 214 except subsection (1)(b).
Section 237 except subsection (3).
Section 238 except subsections (4) and (6X6).
Section 242(1) except paragraphs (d) and (e).
Section 243 except subsection (5).
Section 249 with the omission in subsection (2) of the references to section 245.
Section 266(1) (the reference, in paragraph (b), to Part III being construed as not referring to sections 26 and 27 and the reference, in that paragraph, to Part IV being construed as not referring to sections 73 to 86) and section 266(2) to (5) and (7).
Section 274 except subsections (2)(a) and (4).
Section 280 except subsections (4) and (5).
Schedule 24, paragraphs 33 to 39, 46,48 and 87 to 92.
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Section 26 except subsections (2)(b) and (3) to (9).
Section 142 except subsections (2)(b) and (6)(b).
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A tuned exhaust header's primary-tube length has a direct influence on engine performance. It controls where in the engine's speed range the header will add performance. Longer tube lengths pull the torque down to a lower speed. Shorter lengths move the powerband up into a higher speed range. In an extreme example, engines that run to 10,000 rpm might need the primary tubes to be as short as 26 inches. A more typical mild, street hot rod engine with a maximum speed of 5,500 rpm needs a length in the 35- to 38-inch range. The accompanying graph shows the approximate collector lengths needed as a function of engine speed (rpm) and the type of fuel used in the motor. As for the influence of primary-tube diameter—that's for next month. Stay tuned.
Required primary-tube length includes the length of the exhaust port from the valve seat to the port flange. When using cams with exhaust duration over 240 degrees at 0.050 the overall length should be slightly longer than shown—about 4 percent for every 10 degrees over 240. You can gain more midrange power by tuning the pipe length to an engine speed slightly above the peak torque rpm. For more top-end power, select a pipe length at or slightly above the power peak horsepower rpm.


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Archive - 2012
Black Halo Press Preview at Neiman Marcus
Eleven Eleven: An Evening of Extraordinary Fashion
NOLA Fashion Week – Market and Shows- Day 4
I love the idea of an invisible zipper slit! It can be changed according to mood/event, and that's genius!
Tagged with Austin, Black Halo, fashion, Laurel Berman, Los Angeles, Neiman Marcus, The Domain
Every time I have the opportunity to meet a well-known label's designer, I immediately jump on the chance. So when I heard that the designer from Black Halo was going to be holding a press preview here in town, I was ecstatic. It's like being starstruck, but on the fashion industry level. Let's just say it was such an honor to meet and chat with Laurel Berman- designer of Los Angeles brand Black Halo. For the event, I wore a demure floral 70s dress and a loose side ponytail. When I met Laurel, I noticed (as did she) that we were both sporting side ponytails (or in her case, a side bun). Such a refreshing coincidence…great minds DO think alike!
In case some of you are unfamiliar with Black Halo, let me give you a brief introduction. It was launched in 2002 and only had a few employees. The company has obviously since grown and keeps all its manufacturing in Los Angeles. It was Laurel's husband that branded the label- 'Black Halo', which is in reference to a "naughty angel." She's got the halo, but it's a tad tarnished. Laurel likes to consider herself a rule-breaker, thus reflecting that 'rule' into the brand, along with being polished, defined and sexy (but not overbearing). Think along the lines of pencil skirt and body con silhouettes…with attitude. Her designs are made so that the women wearing the garments feel beautiful, confident and ready to take on the world. The Black Halo customer is the career woman, which is why most of the dresses are designed to be taken from the boardroom to dinner. The 'Jackie-O' dress for example, one of their best-sellers, is the womens version of the power suit. I can see why every time I see that dress in person or in photos. It's architectural silhouette hugs all the right assets (which is one of the things Laurel strives for) and I love how you don't have to really accessorize it…it's just a statement in itself. We previewed a small presentation of current and up to Spring 2013 dresses, including the debut of Black Halo EVE, which was launched exclusively with Neiman Marcus for one season. I am just as in love with the new evening collection as I am with the day-to-dinner dresses. Simple, sleek, with their signature architectural draping. They have incorporated an invisible zipper in the slits of some of the evening wear designs. The zipper is made so that the wearer can show as much or as little leg as she wants. I love how Laurel is so innovative and thinks ahead when it comes to the little details that might make life easier for whoever buys the dress. I could go to that charity function with no or tiny slit and before I hit the after party, I would hike up the slit so I could have an "Angelina Jolie"moment. Black Halo is such a huge hit with celebrities. Laurel had mentioned that they had recently dressed Louise Roe in a custom gown for when she was commentating on the red carpet during the Oscars. She later made twenty 'best-dressed lists' for wearing that gown. That really speaks a lot for the brand, as the 'best-dressed' lists are usually only reserved for celebrities. All dresses stay below $700 and are always on-trend, yet timeless. Check out blackhalo.com for additional information.
Huge thanks to Mistelle and Jennifer at Neiman Marcus-The Domain, the models and Laurel- LAFashionsnob is a HUGE fan!
Stephen MacMillan Moser
Thank you so much for sending me this - as well as attending my show and writing such a great…
Tagged with Austin, Austin Chronicle, Eleven Eleven, fashion, Gail Chovan, Roosevelt Cavallos, Stephen Moser, TexStyles, The Driskill, Tina Johnson, White Star Manufacturing
The night of Austin's iconic designer- Stephen Moser's "Made in Heaven" fashion show was the night to see and be seen. I knew that dressing over-the-top was a MUST for me, so I enlisted the help of my then boss- Henry from Austin veteran vintage shop Big Bertha's. I ended up wearing a vintage (obvi) YSL military-inspired jacket with black taffeta skirt, red shirt with high ruffled collar, my sky-high H by Halston heels from Bakers and deconstructed a floppy hat…then voila! Instant Victorian-inspired outfit. Very high-fashion and perfect for that evening. That evening, I was accompanied by Henry and our mutual friend- Hannah, who looked amazing in a chic black dress with statement necklace and one of my veiled headpieces. The fashion show was held at the historic Driskill hotel and consisted of three designers that showcased their collections before Stephen's finale show. The designers were: Tina Johnson of Four Small Cats, Roosevelt Cavallos Shoes and Gail Chovan of Blackmail.
Acclaimed Austin writer/designer Stephen Moser debuted his Fall/Winter 2012/13 collection after an eight year hiatus. All his fabrics were sourced from TexStyles and the collection was locally made at White Star Manufacturing. He had reached out to a bevy of local celebrities to strut their stuff on the catwalk in his unique mens and womenswear. The collection was inspired by a lifetime of creative influence, ranging from art, movies, color, etc. The men dazzled in shimmery, bold hues and brocades while the women stunned in body hugging silk and velvet gowns with jaw-dropping, plunging fur-trimmed backs. My favorite gown of the collection (that would be just AH-mazing to wear) would be the finale gown- a black velvet number with stiff ruffle detail at the neck and runs down the back to the train. It's the simple things that include the surprising detail like that, that make the garment eye-catching and dramatic.
Proceeds from the event went to benefit Hospice Austin's "Pet Piece of Mind" program. The show was produced by Stephen's lifelong friend- Jackie OH.
Congratulations Stephen on an amazing show and welcome back to the world of fashion!
Tagged with Andrea Loest, Brennan Manuel, Construct Jewelry, Eklektik Ekhos, Fair Fit, fashion, Fashion Market, Haiti, Haute Chocolate, Jolie and Elizabeth, Kallen Forster, Libellule, Madam Sara, Merchant Cafe, New Orleans, New Orleans Fashion Council, New Orleans Fashion Week, Saint Claude, The Design Lab, Tradition by Lawrence Kennedy
The last day of New Orleans Fashion Week (for me anyway) consisted of not just the shows, but also a fashion market that was set up in an alley beside Merchant Cafe. The market consisted of: Jolie & Elizabeth, Andrea Loest, Eklektik Ekhos, Construct Jewelry, Libellule, Madâm Sara, Saint Claude, Rural Revolution, Tradition by Lawrence Kennedy, and the Design Lab (Kallen Forster). I grabbed a latte and proceeded to the market. Three brands that stood out in my opinion were: Madâm Sara, Saint Claude and Eklektik Ekhos.
Madâm Sara handbags were included in Iacono's show and I was pleased that they were being showcased in the market. The small clutches are hand-beaded by a select group of vodou flag artisans in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. "Madâm Sara" is the the Creole term that's used in Haitian culture to describe the women who transport goods to the market. The sequins and beading are richly done in intricate patterns, as well as the familiar chevron pattern. The colors are just ripe with vibrance. The main artist they are working with- Lafleur- is just uber-talented and even has his work displayed in Port-au-Prince's international airport. I hope that the handbag line comes up with some larger envelope-style clutches, because I will grab those up! Be sure to "LIKE" Madâm Sara on Facebook!
Saint Claude jewelry is a local New Orleans brand that was founded by Sarah Killen in 2008 and mainly specializes in accessories made from vintage and upcycled materials. What caught my eye immediately was a pendent made from an okra…. I mean seriously…How cool is that?! Sarah credits nature as being her biggest inspiration, so when she noticed that okra in her garden, it was like a match made in heaven. She just recently launched her metal collection in June 2011 as hasn't looked back. Each piece is made with love and since it's made locally, Sarah feels that that quality was not sacrificed (and I wholeheartedly agree). "Each piece is made to last and you really do get what you pay for. I want my pieces to be unique and timeless," Sarah explained. Saint Claude jewelry would make lovely holiday gifts (prices range from $40-240), so I suggest checking out saintclaudenola.com for more information and to shop your hearts out. And Sarah, if you are reading this…save me an okra necklace. I totally need one for my "neckparty"!
I had actually met the designer of Eklektik Ekhos- Douriean Fletcher- during one of the fashion week shows because her outfit was awesome and I just had to talk to her. That was when she told me about her participation in the Fashion Market. Oh and she was wearing her AH-mazing jewelry, a brass ring with ornate wire-wrapping and an earcuff. So let's just say that when I saw her collection at the market, I was jawdroppingly impressed. Her jewelry screamed "statement" in every form and I could just see the passion and creativity in each piece. Douriean launched the line in June 2010 and it was July 2010 when she moved back to New Orleans from Pasadena, CA and her work began to really evolve. She has since been highlighted in numerous press and events and it was after her participating in Paris's Fashion Weekend that she began to create pieces on a more larger and statement-worthy scale. During NOLAFW, her pieces were inspired by the natural elements of earth, water, air and fire. Prices for the collections start from $40 and up. I'm excited to keep following this jewelry designer, who has hardcore wire-wrapping skills and uses minimal tools. Definitely check out Eklektik Ekhos if you're in the mood for something above the norm and you want to make a statement at your next event.
Back at The Saratoga, where the last four designers showcased their latest collections, Haute Chocolate, Brennan Manuel, Fair Fit and Andrea Loest…..
I had the fortunate opportunity to meet up with Haute Chocolate designer Terysa over beignets and did some sightseeing in the French Quarter before we both had to head back to the hotel to get ready for that evening's shows. It was after a fateful sewing class in high school that she was hooked on designing clothing and since then, she was been doing custom orders. She launched the company in Spring 2011 and hasn't looked back. Her S/S13 collection, which consisted of simple, yet chic dresses and suits that was inspired by the woman she's always aspired to be. She continues explaining, "She's very very chic, with subtle hints of sexy. I've been a lover of color for as long as I can remember so I definitely added tons of little elements of me into this collection – I also didn't want to focus on defining curves this season, but I did want to accentuate them – so I also added into tiny details to draw a little attention to them." I loved that this collection was versatile and that you could wear it to the office and then add the right accessories and go straight to a party. There were a few pieces that were classic silhouettes, but when the model turned to reveal the back, I was surprised with feminine features such as bows, a cut-out back or a plunging back. I also thought that the giant crystal spider brooch was a nice addition to the skirt suit- a great start to the show. Terysa has also informed me that she is doing a '12 Days of Christmas' giveaway, which started Monday the 10th and goes through the 21st. So be sure to not only check out shophautechocolate.com, but also follow the brand on Facebook and Twitter to see what she's giving away.
Next up, we have menswear by Brennan Manuel. The show began with female models, or 'flower girls' that paraded down the runway throwing rose petals in preparation for the men to walk the path. One of the themes of the collection was "sunset" and consisted of staples in heavy and light fabrics that breathe life into the meaning of 'menswear.' The wearer is able to mix n' match (or layer) according to his needs or life's adventures and still feel comfortable and confidant. Brennan's mission statement "is not to stifle the creativity of the artist or to obscure the presentability of the businessman, but to merge the two through an aesthetic that focuses on fabrication, fit, and functionality." The FIT and law school alum strives to create clothing for the young man who is transitioning from college to his professional career. His clothing is only available through custom orders at this time, but plans to expand to produce the line in New Orleans, as it's his hometown and he wants to be able to give back to the community and bring in more jobs to the area.
The next brand to showcase their collection was Fair Fit- created by Andrea Loest and introducing a capsule menswear collection in collaboration with Paul Eastin. The womenswear collection consisted of simple cotton dresses that were hand-dyed and had different fabrics intricately collaged together. The name "Fair Fit" is derived from the fact that the company prides itself on exemplary tailoring and how 'on point' the fit is to the client's measurements. The mens and womens collection were styled in a way that pertains to on-trend streetwear to show their versatility. I think that the line is quite unique and wearable, especially when it's designed to fit your exact measurements. Check out thefairfit.com for additional information regarding the "Fair Fit" system and to shop the collection.
The last collection of the evening was Andrea Loest's self-titled collection, which was a more higher-end couture take on Fair Fit. They are Andrea's conceptual dresses that showcase her current studio art practice. Loest goes on to explain further, "The surface design of the garment attempts to capture two stories- a childhood spent on an Iowa farm and its translation into a life of New Orleans. Structure and form are collapsed into a collage of stitches, surface design and texture with modern cutouts and contemporary styling. The dresses amplify an ornate New Orleans aesthetic, their raw unfinishing portrays dense and decaying architecture juxtaposed and layered with hand-dyed, bleached and deconstructed images of the prairie." Again, the actual dress silhouettes are classic and simple yet the construction is immaculate and contoured to hug the right curves on the model's body. Loest's show was a great ending to a great fashion week! Check out andrealoest.com to shop and for more information.
I want to thank Mr. LAFashionsnob, Amtrak, the designers, models, The Saratoga, the Hotel Modern– I really enjoyed my stay. Thank ya'll for making me feel welcome. To Lauren, Andi, Nick- I seriously can't thank you guys enough. I mean, if it weren't for helping me with the hotel stay, I wouldn't have been able to make it. You guys rock and I am so blessed to have been able to experience the city of New Orleans and its fashion scene. I hope I'm able to come back for another round next year. For more information on NOLAFW and updates for 2013, check out their website.


We are on the 11th week of 2019. Let's get into it. I just typed 2018. I really thought I would be over that by now! This weekend I had time with friends, we had my brother in law spend the night and my family came over for dinner last night. The weekend blew by so fast, I'm wishing for one more day. We were supposed to be away for baseball but the weather got in the way, so it was nice to have so many impromptu adventures in the weekend. Plus, having company over made us clean the house at warped speed together and for that I am grateful!
Oh! And while I have your attention, here's a quick reminder that I'm teaching a food photography/food styling workshop in Santa Fe in May! There are a couple of spots left if you're interested! Check out more info here.
Let's take a look at my Intentions for the Week!
package up food journal batch. THANK YOU for your orders this weekend! WOW!
drink water- this bottle is helping me!
I hope you have a fantastic week! If you're feeling lost, don't forget to write down your Intentions for the Week! It will help hold you accountable to ACTION!
Headed up to Indian Springs yesterday with friends. It was my first time up there and won't be my last!
Was so fun being with the ladies!
The blossoms make up for the rain.
All lined up and colorful.
Trader Joe's has new freezer items!
I love this home transformation. Makes me want to rip our carpeted stairs.
Silent book clubs for us introverts.
We are in the New Age of Astrology.
Loved reading about what she bought with her Oprah money.
Cooper eats the same lunch every day.
This is such a strange world we live in these days.
Tesla driver appears to be sleeping at the wheel? I don't know how I feel about all of this.
I totally forgot about a lot of these things.
We're too exhausted to do anything about lack of sleep.
How to get the most credit card points while dining out.
These people are having a worse winter than you.
How and why did brownies become slutty?
It's amazing how one small change in a hospital can make a world of difference.
I didn't even think about the reason why McDonald's started selling fish sandwiches.
Bookmarking this— 9 ways to calm your anxious mind.
Check out what the average rent in SF is right now!
When kids realize their whole life is already online.
Longevity tips from an expert.
Why Self-Checkout is the worst and always has been.
How to not always be working.
There are a few food journals left in my Etsy shop!
If you need something to do with corn tortillas!
One of my husband's favorites!
if you have leftover cinnamon raisin bread to use! Or heck, buy something weekend and make this!
Boy am I glad February is over! It was kind of a rough month here. At the beginning of the month, I was waiting to hear back results from a breast biopsy + MRI (BENIGN!) and I tried really hard to not let worry consume me. The last time I had to get an MRI, my Mom was with me and so this whole month was such a weird experience. This second Valentine's Day without my Mom (who always made the day pretty special for us) was a bit bittersweet. Grief hit hard and the cold weather and being stuck inside while it's raining didn't help. Season Affective Disorder in full swing here!
March is here and I am looking forward to spring. My garden starts popping and I can't wait to see it transform after all the effort I put in this winter. I'm also excited to do some spring cleaning and start thinking about life outdoors soon.
And here's what happened this month!
I can't wait to see what this workbook is going to look like by the end of the year.
We are the 10th week of 2019. It's the first full week of March too. Wahoo! The light is changing in the mornings out here in California. Are you feeling it where you are too? Friendly reminder that we're going to lose an hour with daylight savings this weekend. Spring is on its way around here! I'm looking forward to March although Mercury will be in retrograde for most of it so it should be a wildly (annoying) time! I mean it is, if you believe in that sort of thing. Which I do….
Over the weekend we had basketball and we did a bunch of work. We got to see my Dad and I was able to do some meal prep for the week!
I hadn't meal prepped in two weeks and it was really throwing everything off. I'm glad we're entering the week with some good food options. This should get us through a few meals.
Ok! Let's talk intentions. Here's what I intend to do this week.
order more food journals! I sold out! So far 1000 of you have them!
go to the Farmer's market. It's been a while! Maybe get knives sharpened?
Don't forget to write down your Intentions for the Week. It will help hold you accountable to ACTION!
I wish you a great Monday. I hope you have a great week. I'm rooting for you!
Busted out my watercolors this weekend.
Jen Hewett is an inspiration. I love her essay on perfectionism and creativity.
How do I bring mindfulness into my life?
Check out this wall of snow in Japan!
This photo series reminds me of my friend Andrea.
Don't tickle kids without their permission.
This feels way too real.
How to shop in bulk!
Airports are secretly manipulating you.
Faux plants that look real.
Workism is making America miserable.
How to stop obsessing over your mistakes.
New restaurant reviews from the SF Chronicle! – can't wait to read this with coffee this weekend.
A fascinating read about the future of meal kit delivery services.
So many of Cooper's favorite shows have laugh tracks and it drives me nuts.
Space out to this video of melting a jawbreaker.
How to spot fake photos online.
The winners of the Shot on an iPhone challenge.
I like Nike's "Dream Crazier" ad.
I have tofu in my fridge. I should totally make this crispy buffalo tofu bite situation.
Note to self: How to Keep Creativity Alive.


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Anne's still concerned that she's going to get Mrs. Clay as a wicked stepmother.
Mrs. Clay offers to leave, but both the elder Elliots insist that she stay.
It doesn't help Anne's worries that, when her father is trying to give her beauty advice, he holds up Mrs. Clay as an example of what his favorite face cream can do.
Anne feels powerless, and thinks that she would feel better about Mrs. Clay becoming Mrs. Walter Elliot if Elizabeth became Mrs. William Elliot. Her own backup plan is to move in with Lady Russell.
Lady Russell is rather cranky that Anne is getting ignored while Mrs. Clay gets all the attention; despite her crankiness, though, she still enjoys being a Bath scenester.
As Lady Russell gets to know Mr. Elliot, she likes him more and more, and is pleased with his sense of moderation and family pride.
Anne, however, thinks that Mr. Elliot has more than family pride on his mind, and suspects him of being after Elizabeth, but Lady Russell doesn't see things that way.
In any case, Anne knows that the first Mrs. William Elliot has been in the ground for only seven months, and so he might not be too eager to enlist a second wife, even if the first one was unsatisfactory.
Until that becomes clear, Anne simply enjoys their friendship, as Mr. Elliot is by far the person in her limited social circle she most enjoys hanging out with, even though he cares more about rank than she does.
This difference becomes especially clear when a cousin to the Elliots, known unfortunately as the Dowager Viscountess Dalrymple, and her daughter arrive in Bath.
The Dalrymples are higher up on the social ladder than the Elliots, so Sir Walter is anxious to get some of their reflected glory. The backstory fairy explains the difficulty: Sir Walter was ill when Lady Dalrymple's husband died, and so didn't send a letter of condolence; the Dalrymples struck back by similarly ignoring Lady Elliot's death, and the two families have been giving each other the silent treatment ever since.
Knowing this, Sir Walter writes an elaborate letter to smooth things over, which has the desired effect. Soon Sir Walter and Elizabeth are name-dropping their illustrious cousins at any chance they get.
Anne feels ashamed that her family has gone to such efforts to get in with people she finds boring and stupid, but Lady Russell and Mr. Elliot hold that rank brings along a whole bunch of other privileges that are worth pursuing.
Anne tells Mr. Elliot that her pride makes her want to make friends based on who she is rather than who her family is; Mr. Elliot replies that he, too, is proud, and that having Sir Walter set his eyes on those above him will keep his attention away from those below him – especially, Mr. Elliot hints, Mrs. Clay.
Anne can't argue with that, and likes Mr. Elliot all the more for his sharing her dislike of Mrs. Clay.


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Avatar: The Legend of Korra - Season 1 - Book One: Air
Title: Avatar: The Legend of Korra - Season 1 - Book One: Air
English: Avatar: The Legend of Korra - Season 1 - Book One: Air
Aired: April 14, 2012 to June 23, 2012
Duration: 23 mins.
Rating: None
Summary: Taking place 70 years after the events of "Avatar: The Last Airbender," this story follows the adventures of the Avatar after Aang – a passionate, rebellious, and fearless teenage girl from the Southern Water Tribe named Korra. With three of the four elements under her belt (Earth, Water, and Fire), Korra seeks to master the final element, Air. Her quest leads her to the epicenter of the modern "Avatar" world, Republic City – a metropolis that is fueled by steampunk technology. It is a virtual melting pot where benders and non-benders from all nations live and thrive. However, Korra discovers that Republic City is plagued by crime as well as a growing anti-bending revolution that threatens to rip it apart. Under the tutelage of Aang's son, Tenzin, Korra begins her airbending training while dealing with the dangers at large.
Avatar: The Legend of Korra - Season 1 - Book One: Air Episode 11-12 English Dub
Avatar: The Legend of Korra - Season 1 - Book One: Air Episode 10 English Dub
Avatar: The Legend of Korra - Season 1 - Book One: Air Episode 9 English Dub
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Athletes take knee for pregame National Anthem
Brian Gastwirth
Most (if not all) of us are raised being told to stand for what we believe in. Our First Amendment gives us this very right to freedom of expression. If this is the case, why was 49ers player Colin Kaepernick's decision to stand for what he believes in by sitting during the national anthem criticized so heavily and so widely?
In a nation built on a foundation of pride and patriotism, sitting during the national anthem is on par with sneezing on the Queen of England. What I mean is, it is not done. And when it is, it can cause uproar.
The arguments are easy to understand about why sitting during the national anthem is "wrong"– it is a song that symbolizes independence and the fight for that independence, and by not standing for it, it seems as if all of that sacrifice is being taken for granted. It seems like a deliberate snub toward our nation's military, soldiers and veterans as well as our Founding Fathers.
While this is a valid argument, we must consider the viewpoints of these very same groups. The intention of our Founding Fathers was to create a nation in which all people are equal and have the same sets of rights (though it took a couple centuries for African Americans and women to be granted these same rights), and if these rights were not being upheld, people have yet another right– the right to revolution.
Kaepernick's decision to sit during the national anthem showed more courage and patriotism than deciding to stand would have. His refusal to stand has further illuminated racial issues, solidified by the extreme hatred he has received via social media. Along with tweets including racial slurs, pictures and videos of Kaepernick's jersey being burned have circulated along with the waving of Confederate flags. Critics of Kaepernick have even claimed that he is "Un-American" because of his actions.
If this is the America we stand for, I want no part of it.
Although Kaepernick has more enemies now than he did a month ago, it seems he also has more supporters. Various NFL players have followed Kaepernick's lead, though, taking to kneeling during the anthem. Kaepernick's teammate Eric Reid joined him in kneeling at the 49ers final preseason game, and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane decided to sit at another game.
The movement has broken the confines of the NFL though, and has made its outreach to women's professional soccer player, Megan Rapinoe of Seattle Reign FC. "Being gay, I have stood with my hand over my heart during the national anthem and felt like I haven't had my liberties protected, so I can absolutely sympathize with (Kaepernick)," Rapinoe said to Galore Magazine.
I hope to see more athletes joining in. Society looks out for heterosexual white men, but what about the rest of us? Next time I hear the national anthem, I will not stand, not for this.
Julia Gastwirth
Don't say no to snow
The best stress reducer: coloring
Should seniors take AP exams?
Summer is undisputedly better than winter
No more giving school work to students on weekends
Withdrawal of School Resource Officers: promising or precarious?
Montgomery County forgets about Wootton, no plans for renovation in sight
What American universities can learn from Europe
Standardized testing: biggest fault in American education system
Maryland drivers test is not reliable way to test new drivers


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Book Lists, Featured
Top Books of 2022
Every year we announce the top borrowed items from our collection that have captivated us. We hope this list will grow your "to be read" list or inspire you to pick up something new… that is if you haven't read these already!
Top Borrowed Adult Fiction
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
In June of 1954, 18-year-old Emmett Watson, released after serving 15 months for involuntary manslaughter, discovers that two friends from the work farm have hidden themselves in the trunk of the warden's car and have hatched a different plan for Emmett's future.
The Judge's List by John Grisham
This is the second book in the Lacy Stoltz series. The first book is called The Whistler.
While on the hunt for a serial killer, Lacy Stoltz, an investigator for the Florida Board on Judicial Conduct, discovers that a man hiding behind the black robe may not only taking bribes but may be taking lives.
Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doeer
Follows four young dreamers and outcasts through time and space, from 1453 Constantinople to the future, as they discover resourcefulness and hope amidst peril in the new novel by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author All the Light We Cannot See.
Top Adult Biographies
Crying in the H Mart by Michelle Zauner
The author tells of growing up one of the few Asian American kids at her school in Eugene, Oregon; of struggling with her mother's particular, high expectations of her; of a painful adolescence; of treasured months spent in her grandmother's tiny apartment in Seoul, where she and her mother would bond, late at night, over heaping plates of food.
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Untamed is both an intimate memoir and a galvanizing wake-up call. It is the story of how one woman learned that a responsible mother is not one who slowly dies for her children, but one who shows them how to fully live. It is the story of navigating divorce, forming a new blended family, and discovering that the brokenness or wholeness of a family depends not on its structure but on each member's ability to bring her full self to the table.
Nowhere for Very Long by Brianna Madia
Nowhere for Very Long is the true story of a woman learning and unlearning, from backroads to breakdowns, from married to solo, and finally, from lost to found to lost again . . . this time, on purpose.
Top Adult Nonfiction
Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
This book is a meticulously researched account of this appalling double murder. Krakauer constructs a multi-layered, bone-chilling narrative of messianic delusion, polygamy, savage violence, and unyielding faith. Along the way he uncovers a shadowy offshoot of America's fastest growing religion, and raises provocative questions about the nature of religious belief.
Powder Days by Heather Hansman
Veteran ski journalist and former ski bum Heather Hansman takes readers on an exhilarating journey into the hidden history of American skiing, offering a glimpse into an underexplored subculture from the perspective of a true insider. Hopping from Vermont to Colorado, Montana to West Virginia, Hansman profiles the people who have built their lives around a cold-weather obsession.
Breath by James Nestor
Journalist James Nestor travels the world to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. The answers aren't found in pulmonology labs, as we might expect, but in the muddy digs of ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, New Jersey choir schools, and the smoggy streets of São Paulo. Nestor tracks down men and women exploring the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, and Tummo and teams up with pulmonary tinkerers to scientifically test long-held beliefs about how we breathe.
Top Adult DVDs
It's the misadventure of a lifetime as Army Ranger Briggs and Lulu buckle into a 1984 Ford Bronco and race down the Pacific Coast in hopes of making it to a fellow soldier's funeral on time. Along the way, they'll drive each other completely crazy, break a small handful of laws, narrowly evade death, and learn to let down their guards in order to have a fighting chance of finding happiness.
House of Gucci is inspired by the shocking true story of the family behind the Italian fashion empire. When Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga), an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately … murder.
Based on the true story that will inspire the world. Richard Williams, father of legendary tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams, shows how family and perseverance can achieve the impossible and impact the world.
Top Teen Fiction
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah Maas
Dragged off to a treacherous magical land as retribution for killing a wolf, huntress Feyre learns that her captor is one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.
The Project by Courtney Summers
Lo Denham, wants to expose the Unity Project as a cult and reconnect with her indoctrinated sister, but as she immerses herself in the group with no signs of Bea, Lo begins to question everything she thought was true.
White Smoke by Tiffany Jackson
Believing her new home to actually be alive, especially when her brother almost dies, Marigold and her new blended family won't be safe until she brings the truth to light once and for all.
Top Youth Fiction
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney
Greg Heffley tells about his summer vacation and his attempts to steer clear of trouble when he returns to middle school and tries to keep his older brother Rodrick from telling everyone about Greg's most humiliating experience of the summer.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney
A Valentine's Day dance at Greg's middle school has turned his world upside down until an unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves his best friend Rowley the odd man out.
Top Picture Books
Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin
Written in the style of chirpy self-help books, Dragons Love Tacos speaks directly to readers ("Hey, kid! Did you know that dragons love tacos?") and follows its absurd premise to a logical, if extreme, conclusion.
If I Built a Car by Chris Van Dusen
Jack describes the kind of car he would build–one with amazing accessories and with the capability of traveling on land, in the air, and on and under the sea.
Construction Site: Road Crew, Coming Through! by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Told in rhyming text, seven new road-building machines set out on a job–building, rolling, paving, and painting a brand new road.
This blog post was created by librarians from Park City Library with help of information found in NoveList – a database which is free with your library card. NoveList is a comprehensive reading recommendation resource.
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