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Panama increases troops on border with Colombia
by the El Reportero's news services
The Panamanian government has ordered troops to step up their presence in the Darien zone, after an attack by a Colombian criminal gang on a National Border Service (Senafront) check-point.
The director of the National Border Service, Cristian Hayer, confirmed the fact that members of the Úsuga gang, who rammed into the border post, had been pursued by police agents and the Colombian army.
According to official sources, the Úsuga gang is considered the largest and best organized criminal gang in Colombia, and an important drug cartel on the continent.
Panamanian police data has revealed that Colombia has increased its drug production by 80 percent.
Mexico liberalizes fuel imports
Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) does not have the monopoly of the gas and diesel imports to the country, opening the market to private enterprises, national and international.
The decision is part of the energy reform pushed by president Enrique Peña Nieto, who promised that prices of those fuels will not rise for the population.
Last year, imports by Pemex amounted to 16.5 billion dollars.
Enterprises will be allowed to freely import gasoline and diesel without the need to have special waivers or pay tariffs.
Some foreign enterprises, such as Gulf, are interested in buying, managing or franchising service stations.
José Ángel García Elizondo, president of the National Organization of Oil Vendors, indicated there are transnational oil companies doing business with Mexican gasoline vendors looking to widen their presence in the industry.
More Honduran schools under police protection
The number of Honduran schools under protection by military police due to the threat of gangs rose to five, the provincial director of Education, Miguel Gomez, said.
"Five schools are facing this problems and insecurity and we already asked for support to the authorities of the Ministry of Security and the Army to help us to improve the situation", said Miguel Gomez to the newspaper La Tribuna.
He said that the violence is closely related to drug trafficking and gangs, as well as territorial fights among different criminal organizations operating in the country.
According to El Heraldo, about 25 troops are guarding and patrolling the premises of one of the institutes of the capital, while in other institute, classes were suspended after several days of police presence.
"The number of agents was increased, we cover all access points, we have agents in the hallways and motorized patrols in the perimeters", said the spokesman of the military police, Mario Rivera.
Mario Rivera also noted that the entry to schools is restricted and everyone is verified before accessing the facilities.
Mexican adolescents suffer from some disorder
About 90 percent of adolescents in Mexico City suffer from some kind of disorder, according to results of the first diagnosis Young People Emotional Health carried out by the Youth Institute of Mexico (INJUVE).
In order to counteract this situation, the city government will soon open the first center Emotional Health "Cuidate", the only one of its kind in the country, where counseling and individual and group therapy will be provided to people between 14 to 29 years of age.
According to the study of 2015, depression, psychological distress or anxiety are some of the symptoms perceived among the young people in Mexico city, and aid will focus on issues such as pregnancy prevention, addictions, eating habits and violence.
To make this diagnosis, INJUVE surveyed 1,675 adolescents, and the results indicate that 28.23 percent of then suffer from depression, 18.28 percent from psychological distress, 19.82 percent from anxiety and 20.80 percent feel apprehension and tension.
According to the estimates, more than 500,000 young people should be treated every year in that center, once launched.
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Alice Paule, wife of Dr William Paule (1599-1615), bishop of Oxford and a chaplain to the King, was buried in Westminster Abbey on 20th November 1635 near the font, which at that period was in the north transept. Her burial is not recorded in the registers but is known from other records in the archives. Her husband was a son of William Paul, butcher, and Joane (Harrison). Alice was his second wife and they married at St Giles in the Fields in London in January 1635. Almost immediately after her death he married Rachel Clitherow.


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Lust for a Vampire (bra Luxúria de Vampiros) é um filme britânico de 1971, dos gêneros romance e terror, dirigido por Jimmy Sangster para a Hammer Films.

Com roteiro de Tudor Gates, este é o segundo filme da chamada Trilogia Karnstein, baseado no livro Carmilla, de Sheridan Le Fanu. O primeiro é The Vampire Lovers, e o terceiro, Twins of Evil. Os três filmes não seguem uma cronologia, mas usam a família Karnstein como fonte da ameaça vampiresca.

Sinopse
Carmilla Karnstein reencarna no corpo de uma linda jovem (Yutte Stensgaard) durante um ritual de magia negra. A vampira inicia então uma terrível seqüência de depravação sexual entre as jovens de uma escola para garotas. Mas, o propósito de Carmilla não param por ai. Ela precisa se alimentar e os moradores do vilarejo sabem que precisarão se unir para derrotar esse terrível mal.

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 Yutte Stensgaard ... Mircalla Herritzen/Carmilla Karnstein
 Michael Johnson ... Richard Lestrange
 Ralph Bates ... Giles Barton
 Barbara Jefford ... Condessa Herritzen
 Suzanna Leigh— Janet Playfair
 Helen Christie ... Miss Simpson
 Pippa Steel ... Susan Pelley
 David Healy ... Raymond Pelley
 Harvey Hall— Inspetor Heinrich
 Mike Raven ... Conde Karnstein
 Michael Brennan ... Senhorio
 Jack Melford ... Bispo
 Christopher Cunningham ... Cocheiro
 Judy Matheson ... Amanda
 Christopher Neame ... Hans
 Sue Longhurst ... Aluna
 Kirsten Lindholm ... Camponesa

Produção
Jimmy Sangster teve pouco tempo para substituir Terence Fisher. Devido, em parte, às restrições da censura do British Board of Film Classification, esse filme e sua sequência têm cada vez menos elementos lésbicos na história. Carmilla, por exemplo, neste filme se apaixona por um homem. Ingrid Pitt foi oferecida ao papel, mas recusou. Peter Cushing deveria ter aparecido no filme, mas saiu de cena para cuidar de sua esposa doente. Ralph Bates, que descreveu Lust for a Vampire como "um dos piores filmes já feitos", já havia aparecido em Taste the Blood of Dracula com Madeline Smith, que estrelou o filme anterior, The Vampire Lovers.

Filmes do Reino Unido de 1971
Filmes baseados em obras de Sheridan Le Fanu
Filmes com temática LGBT do Reino Unido
Filmes de romance do Reino Unido
Filmes de terror do Reino Unido
Filmes de vampiros
Filmes de romance da década de 1970
Filmes em língua inglesa
Filmes de terror da década de 1970
Filmes baseados em romances
Filmes ambientados em 1830

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Plugging Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells Is Going to Cost Us a Fortune
Lax oversight and irresponsible companies left taxpayers holding the bag.
Nick Bowlin
Workers prepare to plug an orphan oil well on a ranch near Refugio, Texas, last May.Eric Gay/AP
This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.
In January, the Department of the Interior stated what many have suspected: There are far more orphaned oil and gas wells in the US than previously estimated. In a memo, the agency wrote that more than 130,000 documented wells exist across the country that lack a responsible company on the hook to pay for cleanup—the remnant of more than 150 years of extracting oil and natural gas. This figure, based on data provided by the states, is two-and-a-half times the agency's 2019 estimate, which put the figure at 56,000.
This ballooning estimate comes in response to Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that President Biden signed in November, which includes $4.7 billion to plug and reclaim abandoned and orphaned wells. This is a historically large figure, but the injection of cash pales in comparison to the full cleanup cost for the new abandoned-well figure. Plugging wells is a time-consuming and expensive process. Using estimates from a 2021 Government Accountability Office report, the cost of plugging all 130,000 abandoned wells could range from $2.6 billion to more nearly $19 billion. According to industry experts and the plugging cost estimates used by oil state regulators, the expected cost is very likely to fall on the upper end of that spectrum. And it's likely that this larger figure represents only a fraction of the problem: The Environmental Protection Agency stated in an April 2021 report that there could be as many as 3.4 million abandoned wells nationally.
The cost of plugging all 130,000 abandoned wells could range from $2.6 billion to more nearly $19 billion.
In a memo announcing the recent plugging program, the agency noted that "millions of Americans live within a mile of the tens of thousands of abandoned mines and oil and gas wells." Interior Department Secretary Deb Haaland has emphasized the environmental justice aspects of this push to plug abandoned wells. In addition to their public health effects, abandoned wells are a well-documented sources of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
The recent infrastructure spending package includes $250 million for wells on public land, which are overwhelmingly concentrated in the West, and an additional $150 million for tribal governments. Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming alone account for 65 percent of all public land oil and gas leases, according to Bureau of Land Management data. Compared to many oil states, the BLM has a far less stringent system of required financial assurances from oil and gas companies to ensure cleanup in case the well becomes orphaned.
The agency recently held an online forum, led by BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning and Deputy Director Nada Culver, to roll out the new well plugging program. The program featured testimony from industry experts, environmental groups, state oil and gas officials, and more. Several speakers urged the agency to increase the bonding requirements. Sara Kendall, the program director at the Western Organization of Resource Councils, described the federal minimum bond requirements as "decades out of date" and blamed the system for "the problems and the delays in getting … inactive wells plugged and reclaimed."
During her tenure as Interior secretary, Haaland has emphasized the job-creation potential of a large-scale effort to deal with abandoned wells. She has backed a proposal included in the White House's Build Back Better spending bill that would create 250,000 jobs plugging oil and gas wells. That bill is currently stalled in the US Senate. Job creation came up often during the public forum.
"We shouldn't have to choose between good jobs and a clean environment; we can and must have both," said Jason Walsh, the director of the BlueGreen Alliance, a coalition of environmental groups and labor unions. "And well remediation and reclamation is kind of a perfect embodiment of that principle."
"We shouldn't have to choose between good jobs and a clean environment; we can and must have both."
So far, 26 states have stated that they intend to apply for these grants. On this list are the West's leading oil and gas states, including: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Of these states, California (5,151), New Mexico (3,375) and Wyoming (1,350) had the highest number of reported orphaned wells, according to the most recent state reports from the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission. Extra grant funding is available to states that "improve their plugging standards" or increase the financial assurances that oil and gas companies put forward to prevent wells from becoming abandoned. On Tuesday, the Interior Department made public a cross-agency agreement that includes the BLM, the Energy and Agriculture departments, the EPA, the IOGCC and tribal governments. The agreement details how funding decisions will be made and states that annual reports on well plugging will be submitted to Congress. The funds will begin to be allocated to states at the end of February, according to the Interior Department.
"These legacy pollution clean-up efforts will advance the Department's goals of environmental justice by helping historically marginalized communities address the devastating and long-lasting effects of legacy pollution," the memo stated.
A Closer Look at Joe Manchin's Ties to the Fossil Fuel Industy
Big Oil Is Lying Like Mad to Keep Methane Pollution Fees out of Budget Bill
Chris D'Angelo
The Number of Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells Is on The Verge of Exploding. What Happens Now?
The Amount of Toxic Wastewater Produced by Fracking is Unbelievable

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Vana Parva, Mahabharata
(Redirected from Vanaparva)
The following chapters make mention of The Mahabharata Tribes in Vana Parva.
Book III Chapter 11 - Bhima slays Kirmira in Kamyaka Forest in Kurujangala
Book III Chapter 13 -
Book III Chapter 48 - Kings at Rajasuya sacrifice of Yudhisthira attended by the chiefs of many islands and countries: Vangas, Angas, Paundras, Odras, Cholas, Dravidas, Andhakas, Sinhalas, Barbaras, Mlecchas, Pahlavas, Daradas, Kiratas, Yavanas, Sakras, Harahunas, Chhinas, Tukharas, Sindhavas, Jagudas, Ramathas, Mundas, Strirajya, Tanganas, Kekayas, Malavas, Kasmira, Akrura, Gada, Shamva, Pradyumna, Ahuka, Dhrishtadyumna
Book III Chapter 80 - Merit attached to tirthas
Book III Chapter 81 - Mentions names of Pilgrims
Book III Chapter 82 - Tirthas of Dharma
Book III Chapter 85 - tirthas and regions of eastern country
Book III Chapter 86 - Tirthas of South
Book III Chapter 87 - Tirthas of West
Book III Chapter 88 - Tirthas of North
Book III Chapter 114 -
Book III Chapter 154 - Destruction of the Asura Jata by Bhima
Book III Chapter 164 - Matali takes to the celestial regions; Vasus, Varuna,Marutas, Siddhas, Brahma, Gandharva, Uragas, Rakshasas, Vishnu, Nairitas, Amaravati,Vasus, Rudras, Sadhyas, Marutas, Adityas, Aswins, Chitrasena
Book III Chapter 167 - Matali, Asura, Mahendra's weapons, Bana, Tomara, Gandiva
Book III Chapter 170 - Destruction of Hiranyapura, the city inhabited by Pulamas Kalakas and the Kalakeyas, Arjuna's terrible encounter with the Nivatakavachas dwelling in Hiranyaparva. Yaksha, Asura]], Guhyaka, Nairrita
Book III Chapter 174 - Pandvas journey twelfth year of their sojourn in forests having arrived reach Saraswati River:
Lived at Badari for one month, proceeded realm of Suvahu, king of the Kiratas, And crossing Himalayan regions, and the countries of China, Tukharas, Daradas, Darvas and all the climes of Kulindas, rich capital of Suvahu.
Dwaitavana, Dwaitavana lake on Saraswati, See many wild animals and trees like Holy-fig , Rudaraksha, Rohitaka, Cane, Jujube, Catechu, Sirisha, Bel, Inguda, Karira, Pilu and Sami trees grew on the banks of the Saraswati. Inhabited by Yakshas, Gandharvas and Maharshis.
Book III Chapter 267 - Story of from Ramayana crossing the ocean and arrival at Lanka: Vanara Kings Sugriva, Sushena, Gaya, Gavakshya, Gandhamadana, Panasa, Dadhimukha, Nala, Nila, Angada, Kratha, Mainda, Dwivida. Two of Ravana's counsellors and officers, named Suka and Sarana.
Vana Parva Summary
The third parva called Aranyaka (relating to the forest) treats of the wandering of the Pandavas to the forest and the citizens, following the wise Yudhishthira, Yudhishthira's adoration of the god of day; according to the injunctions of Dhaumya, to be gifted with the power of maintaining the dependent Brahmanas with food and drink: the creation of food through the grace of the Sun: the expulsion by Dhritarashtra of Vidura who always spoke for his master's good; Vidura's coming to the Pandavas and his return to Dhritarashtra at the solicitation of the latter; the wicked Duryodhana's plottings to destroy the forest-ranging Pandavas, being incited thereto by Karna; the appearance of Vyasa and his dissuasion of Duryodhana bent on going to the forest; the history of Surabhi; the arrival of Maitreya; his laying down to Dhritarashtra the course of action; and his curse on Duryodhana; Bhima's slaying of Kirmira in battle; the coming of the Panchalas and the princes of the Vrishni race to Yudhishthira on hearing of his defeat at the unfair gambling by Sakuni; Dhananjaya's allaying the wrath of Krishna; Draupadi's lamentations before Madhava; Krishna's cheering her; the fall of Sauva also has been here described by the Rishi; also Krishna's bringing Subhadra with her son to Dwaraka; and Dhrishtadyumna's bringing the son of Draupadi to Panchala; the entrance of the sons of Pandu into the romantic Dwaita wood; conversation of Bhima, Yudhishthira, and Draupadi; the coming of Vyasa to the Pandavas and his endowing Yudhishthira with the power of Pratismriti; then, after the departure of Vyasa, the removal of the Pandavas to the forest of Kamyaka; the wanderings of Arjuna of immeasurable prowess in search of weapons; his battle with Mahadeva in the guise of a hunter; his meeting with the lokapalas and receipt of weapons from them; his journey to the regions of Indra for arms and the consequent anxiety of Dhritarashtra; the wailings and lamentations of Yudhishthira on the occasion of his meeting with the worshipful great sage Brihadaswa. Here occurs the holy and highly pathetic story of Nala illustrating the patience of Damayanti and the character of Nala. Then the acquirement by Yudhishthira of the mysteries of dice from the same great sage; then the arrival of the Rishi Lomasa from the heavens to where the Pandavas were, and the receipt by these high-souled dwellers in the woods of the intelligence brought by the Rishi of their brother Arjuna staving in the heavens; then the pilgrimage of the Pandavas to various sacred spots in accordance with the message of Arjuna, and their attainment of great merit and virtue consequent on such pilgrimage; then the pilgrimage of the great sage Narada to the shrine Putasta; also the pilgrimage of the high-souled Pandavas. Here is the deprivation of Karna of his ear-rings by Indra. Here also is recited the sacrificial magnificence of Gaya; then the story of Agastya in which the Rishi ate up the Asura Vatapi, and his connubial connection with Lopamudra from the desire of offspring. Then the story of Rishyasringa who adopted Brahmacharya mode of life from his very boyhood; then the history of Rama of great prowess, the son of Jamadagni, in which has been narrated the death of Kartavirya and the Haihayas; then the meeting between the Pandavas and the Vrishnis in the sacred spot called Prabhasa; then the story of Su-kanya in which Chyavana, the son of Bhrigu, made the twins, Aswinis, drink, at the sacrifice of king Saryati, the Soma juice (from which they had been excluded by the other gods), and in which besides is shown how Chyavana himself acquired perpetual youth (as a boon from the grateful Aswinis). Then hath been described the history of king Mandhata; then the history of prince Jantu; and how king Somaka by offering up his only son (Jantu) in sacrifice obtained a hundred others; then the excellent history of the hawk and the pigeon; then the examination of king Sivi by Indra, Agni, and Dharma; then the story of Ashtavakra, in which occurs the disputation, at the sacrifice of Janaka, between that Rishi and the first of logicians, Vandi, the son of Varuna; the defeat of Vandi by the great Ashtavakra, and the release by the Rishi of his father from the depths of the ocean. Then the story of Yavakrita, and then that of the great Raivya: then the departure (of the Pandavas) for Gandhamadana and their abode in the asylum called Narayana; then Bhimasena's journey to Gandhamadana at the request of Draupadi (in search of the sweet-scented flower). Bhima's meeting on his way, in a grove of bananas, with Hanuman, the son of Pavana of great prowess; Bhima's bath in the tank and the destruction of the flowers therein for obtaining the sweet-scented flower (he was in search of); his consequent battle with the mighty Rakshasas and the Yakshas of great prowess including Hanuman; the destruction of the Asura Jata by Bhima; the meeting (of the Pandavas) with the royal sage Vrishaparva; their departure for the asylum of Arshtishena and abode therein: the incitement of Bhima (to acts of vengeance) by Draupadi. Then is narrated the ascent on the hills of Kailasa by Bhimasena, his terrific battle with the mighty Yakshas headed by Hanuman; then the meeting of the Pandavas with Vaisravana (Kuvera), and the meeting with Arjuna after he had obtained for the purpose of Yudhishthira many celestial weapons; then Arjuna's terrible encounter with the Nivatakavachas dwelling in Hiranyaparva, and also with the Paulomas, and the Kalakeyas; their destruction at the hands of Arjuna; the commencement of the display of the celestial weapons by Arjuna before Yudhishthira, the prevention of the same by Narada; the descent of the Pandavas from Gandhamadana; the seizure of Bhima in the forest by a mighty serpent huge as the mountain; his release from the coils of the snake, upon Yudhishthira's answering certain questions; the return of the Pandavas to the Kamyaka woods. Here is described the reappearance of Vasudeva to see the mighty sons of Pandu; the arrival of Markandeya, and various recitals, the history of Prithu the son of Vena recited by the great Rishi; the stories of Saraswati and the Rishi Tarkhya. After these, is the story of Matsya; other old stories recited by Markandeya; the stories of Indradyumna and Dhundhumara; then the history of the chaste wife; the history of Angira, the meeting and conversation of Draupadi and Satyabhama; the return of the Pandavas to the forest of Dwaita; then the procession to see the calves and the captivity of Duryodhana; and when the wretch was being carried off, his rescue by Arjuna; here is Yudhishthira's dream of the deer; then the re-entry of the Pandavas into the Kamyaka forest, here also is the long story of Vrihidraunika. Here also is recited the story of Durvasa; then the abduction by Jayadratha of Draupadi from the asylum; the pursuit of the ravisher by Bhima swift as the air and the ill-shaving of Jayadratha's crown at Bhima's hand. Here is the long history of Rama in which is shown how Rama by his prowess slew Ravana in battle. Here also is narrated the story of Savitri; then Karna's deprivation by Indra of his ear-rings; then the presentation to Karna by the gratified Indra of a Sakti (missile weapon) which had the virtue of killing only one person against whom it might be hurled; then the story called Aranya in which Dharma (the god of justice) gave advice to his son (Yudhishthira); in which, besides is recited how the Pandavas after having obtained a boon went towards the west. These are all included in the third Parva called Aranyaka, consisting of two hundred and sixty-nine sections. The number of slokas is eleven thousand, six hundred and sixty-four.
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Remarkably its Summer, the sun is out, Wimbledon has been won by a British Man, The British & Irish Lions have won a series overseas, six months of 2013 have shot by and before we start an Ashes Cricket Test Series there has been time to wave goodbye to Mervyn King and, appropriately enough on Canada Day, see Mervyn hand on the reins of the Bank of England to Mark Carney.
Apart from the days already getting shorter, there was some good news for Mark Carney when he took over as Governor of the Bank of England - some fresh signs of recovery in Britain's economy. Data showed that British manufacturing enjoyed its strongest growth in more than two years in June. Separate figures showed Britain's housing market, which is picking up after spending much of the past few years in the doldrums, got another fillip. Mortgage approvals in May hit their highest level since December 2009.
An improvement in two of the sectors hardest hit by the financial crisis might give Carney reason to move cautiously as he attempts to get the British economy into a higher gear. Consumer confidence and annual house price growth also increased, both showing their strongest readings in over two years. Some economists said overall growth in the second quarter could turn out to be better than the 0.5 percent predicted by the Bank of England.
Alan Clarke, an economist at Scotiabank, said growth could come in at around 0.7 percent, or possibly as high as 1 percent, though others said the bigger question was whether it would prove sustainable. To some economists' surprise, Britain's economy avoided falling back into recession at the start of 2013 after two years of stagnation. But other data showed that the damage wrought on the British economy by the financial crisis was deeper than previously thought, and a combination of low wages and high inflation earlier this year inflicted the sharpest quarterly drop in a generation on household living standards.
Carney is not expected to push for more stimulus as early as that into his governorship, and more than half of the economists in a Reuters poll did not expect a resumption of government bond-buying by the central bank this year.
But a minority of Bank of England watchers think he is in fact likely to push for more asset purchases during 2013, given the still weak state of Britain's economy.
British house prices rose at their fastest annual pace in nearly three years in June, data from mortgage lender Nationwide showed on Friday, adding to signs that Britain's economy is starting to pick up.
"Demand for homes has been supported by further modest gains in employment, as well as an improvement in the availability and a reduction in the cost of credit, partly as a result of policy measures, such as the Funding for Lending Scheme," said Nationwide's chief economist Robert Gardner..
Also seeing green shoots for UK housing market, are The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). UK house sales rose to their highest level for more than three years in the three months to the end of May, according to surveyors. RICS said its members each recorded 17.9 property sales over the period on average. This remained well below the peak of the market, but provided further indication that there was some momentum in the housing market. Surveyors in all areas expected prices to rise in the year, which would be good for sellers but bad news for first-time buyers trying to get onto the ladder.
Nationwide found that the average price of a UK home now stands at £168,941, with stronger rates of house price growth recorded in the South East and London in particular. House prices in the South of England were up 3pc year-on-year in the second quarter of 2013, more than twice the 1.4pc recorded across the UK as a whole. Moreover, prices in London were up by 5.2pc year on year, taking the price of a typical home in the capital to an all time high of £318,214.
Mortgage lending leapt by nearly a quarter in May, prompting experts to predict an end to stagnation in the housing market. The Council for Mortgage Lenders (CML), which produced the data, said the numbers showed stronger house purchase activity than it was expecting and with the highest lending for any month since October 2008. Total gross mortgage lending in May increased to £14.7bn, a rise of 21pc from £12.2 billion in April and 17pc higher than the total of £12.6 billion in May 2012.
The boom in activity is also being fuelled by two Government schemes, which some critics claim will create an unsustainable bubble. The first, Funding for Lending, gives banks and other lenders cheap loans in return for them lending cash to individuals for home loans. This has reduced the cost of mortgages significantly.
The second Government scheme, Help to Buy, provides lenders with a guarantee of up to 20pc of the price of the property. If a borrower defaults on the loan, the taxpayer will be liable for a proportion of the losses.
Building Societies have seen a significant jump in the number of mortgages offered to first-time buyers this year, with the number of loans up by 50pc, according to new figures from the BSA.
There was an even sharper increase in the number of mortgages granted to those with a 10pc deposit or less. In the first five months of this year the building societies arranged almost 9,000 of these loans, compared with just 3,400 in the same five-month period last year.
In total Building Societies helped 32,000 first-time buyers get on the housing ladder over the period. According to Bank of England figures, building societies advanced £14.5bn in mortgage lending over the five months, which accounts for a quarter of all mortgage lending. This is up from a 20pc share of the mortgage market a year ago.
On a net basis, which takes into account repayments on existing mortgages, the total amount lent by building societies has also increased. In the five months from January to May net lending by mutual was £4bn, more than double the amount lent in the same period last year. In contrast, net lending across the rest of the market contracted by £3.4bn in the first five months of the year.
So what action should borrowers be taking at the moment. Once again the warning is not to sit on your lenders standard variable rate. There are currently some extremely competitive interest rates being offered with five year fixed rates being offered at well below 3%. As well as offering protection against interest rate rises, when they eventually happen, they also offer lower rates that many lenders short term base rate trackers. Some lenders are releasing extremely competitive fixed interest rate mortgage schemes, but for limited periods only.
Competition is improving in the mortgage market, albeit primarily for those with sizeable deposits. Home owners should look at more than just the headline rate, however. The high fees attached to many of these so-called best-buys, mean that they are only likely to be the most cost-effective option for those with larger than average mortgages.
The only real way you can be sure of hearing about these is to be in contact with your mortgage adviser. Now is the time to talk to your Mortgage Consultant at Tyler Mortgage Management.
There are currently, still, some extremely competitive interest rates being offered with five year fixed rates being offered at well below 3%. As well as offering protection against interest rate rises, when they eventually happen, they also offer lower rates that many lenders short term base rate trackers. However with the extremely vigilant underwriting taking place currently now is also not the time to be dabbling with lenders that you are not familiar with. Now, more than ever, the role of an experienced mortgage broker is extremely important in being able to identify lenders that are not only offering competitive interest rates but those that will actually lend.
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W- asked me if I could make a stuff sack for J's sleeping bag, as it turned out she was going camping this week. These bags are handy for compressing loose items such as sleeping bags, jackets, clothes, and so on. You simply stuff as much as you can into the bag, and the bag keeps the items compressed.
I had white ripstop nylon in my fabric stash, left over from the time we were thinking of making a fabric softbox. J- measured the compressed sleeping bag – 25" circumference, about 16" of height – and I started working on a simple tubular stuff sack.
The project came together quickly, even the tricky part of sewing the circular base to the tube. My seams were mostly straight and neat, although I had some bubbling near the bottom. For the drawstring, we reused the free shoelaces that came with J's new shoes. (Waste not, want not.) The stuff sack ended up just the right size for the sleeping bag. Hooray!
I think I'm getting the hang of going from idea to actual thing, and it's a lot of fun. All the cat hair that got sewn into the seams along the way probably means I shouldn't go into commercial production yet, though!


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With two childcare centres, two kindergarten schools and HiKids Holiday Clubs, Mickeys Child Educare Centres offers a stimulating environment for children to reach their full potential.
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Paul developed and honed his talents as a stylist and colourist in a highly successful career, that has spanned more than 30 years. Paul's career began at Vidal Sassoon where he gained invaluable knowledge, experience and inspiration from some of the world's leading hairdressers and educators. Paul trained and worked at Vidal Sassoon for seven years and apart from his development as a hairdresser, he set his sights on a career as a salon owner.
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2013 has been a big year for Paul as he won the Colour Zoom UK final as partner colourist.
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Q: How to increase stack size for Julia in Windows? I wrote a recursive function (basically a flood fill), it works fine on smaller datasets, but for slightly larger input it throws StackOverflowError.
How to increase the stack size for Julia under Windows 10? Ideally the solution should be applicable to JupyterLab.
It's a singe use program, no point in optimizing/rewriting it, I just need to peak at the result and forget about the code.
Update: As a test case, I provide the following MWE. This is just a simple algorithm that recursively visits each cell of n by n array:
n = 120

visited = fill(false, (n,n))

function visit_single_neighbour(i,j,Δi,Δj)
  if 1 ≤ i + Δi ≤ n && 1 ≤ j + Δj ≤ n
    if !visited[i+Δi, j+Δj]
      visited[i+Δi, j+Δj] = true
      visit_four_neighbours(i+Δi, j+Δj)
    end
  end
end

function visit_four_neighbours(i,j)
  visit_single_neighbour(i,j,1,0)
  visit_single_neighbour(i,j,0,1)
  visit_single_neighbour(i,j,-1,0)
  visit_single_neighbour(i,j,0,-1)
end

@time visit_four_neighbours(1,1)

For n = 120 the output is 0.003341 seconds, but for n = 121 it throws StackOverflowError.
On a Linux machine with ulimit -s unlimited the code runs no problem for n = 2000 and takes about 2.4 seconds.
I've mirrored the question to Julia Discource: https://discourse.julialang.org/t/ow-to-increase-stack-size-for-julia-in-windows/79932

A: As you are no doubt aware Julia is not very optimized for recursion and the recommendation will probably always be to rewrite the code in some way.
With that said there are of course ways to increase the stack limit. One undocumented way to achieve it from inside julia is to reserve stack space when creating a Task:
Core.Task(f, reserved_stack::Int=0)

Let's create a function wrapping such a task:
with_stack(f, n) = fetch(schedule(Task(f,n)))

for n = 2000 the following works on both windows and linux (as long as enough memory is available):
julia> with_stack(2_000_000_000) do
  visit_four_neighbours(1,1)
end

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William Parker. Photo by Peter Gannushkin.
As the last label manager for Homestead Records in the early-to-mid '90s, Steven Joerg was at the epicenter of the era's indie rock revolution. But his heart was pulling him in another direction. Living in the robust cross-cultural pollination of downtown New York City made him realize his mission in life was to support and promote the creative improvisational jazz he was witnessing on a local level at the time.
After receiving a fax from saxophonist Ware, a one-time cab driver and luminary of the Manhattan loft jazz scene of the '70s who had been recording for the Columbia Records-distributed DIW label, Joerg realized what he had to do.
After putting out a pair of releases by Ware on Homestead, Joerg launched AUM Fidelity in 1997, an imprint fully dedicated to the spiritual/free jazz of Ware and his associates, which included such fellow underground jazz luminaries as bassist William Parker, saxophonist Daniel Carter, trumpet player Roy Campbell Jr., guitarist Joe Morris, and pianists Cooper-Moore and Matthew Shipp. Twenty years later, the label is still the vanguard of avant-garde expressionism, buoyed by Joerg's deep appreciation for the music these artists were creating, which has helped render AUM Fidelity on par with what Impulse! was doing in the late '60s/early '70s and Nonesuch in the mid-to-late '80s.
Here are seven titles from the AUM archives that will usher you into that transcendence.
Other Dimensions in Music, Now!
If you are a particularly obsessive fan of R.E.M., the name Kidd Jordan will ring a bell—he contributed to their 1991 album Out of Time. This former student of Illinois Jacquet is New Orleans jazz royalty, the man who helped pioneer the freeform style down in the Big Easy, a man who can play every saxophone under the sun at the master level. Palm of Soul was recorded in Brooklyn shortly after Jordan and his family lost their home to Hurricane Katrina, and you listen to the ferocity by which Kidd plays against the rhythm section of Parker and Drake. It is the sound of pure catharsis in motion.
William Parker spent a good portion of the '00s reconfiguring the music of a soul icon with his concert project The Inside Songs of Curtis Mayfield. This two-disc set cherry picks the finest performances from the series, including extended versions of such Curtis classics as "We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue" and "Move On Up" with the eight-piece ensemble that includes poet Amiri Baraka, singer Leena Conquest, and Hamid Drake on drums, among others.
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It was truly hard to pick just seven titles!
Very nice introduction to the vast gold mine of music that is AUM! It is exciting to see not only AUM's terrific catalog continue to appear on BC (and I share your enthusiasm for the 7 excellent albums you've chosen to highlight) but also the appearance of newly recorded material that is the equal of any AUM has put out in the past – such as the superb new "Meditation / Resurrection" by William Parker and Whit Dickey's equally fine "Vessel In Orbit". Great new releases like this and AUM's ongoing David S. Ware archival series mean we will have terrific new music to savor even after the catalog upload is complete. Nice to see my favorite label get such a fine write up, thanks again for a great job!


Animation is my passion. My dream is to be a famous animator and bring my characters to life. I was fortunate to discover my personal passion at a young age, enabling me to explore various programs and styles. Creating and animating is not only something that I love, but it gives me a voice. And through that voice, I have the opportunity to make a difference, and even change the world.
The filmmaker's name is Carly Johnson, and she is a sixteen year old, junior in high school. She began her animation journey at the age of eight, but it wasn't until she was ten that she created her first short film. Since then, her skills have flourished and she has explored various programs in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, meriting a Rich Media Certificate in Adobe Flash CS6. Her videos have earned over $14,000 for herself and for her school, and she has even traveled to Michigan, Washington DC, and San Francisco to attend various award ceremonies. Animation isn't only something she loves; it's a medium for her to spread powerful messages and inspire others to make a change for the better.


Can It replace cosmetic procedures?
Instantly Ageless is a topical "microcream" used to treat wrinkles, fine lines and under-eye bags.
The formula contains the peptide Argireline, which has been branded as a topical alternative to Botox.
Fillers, Botox and eyelid surgery may be more effective and cost less in the long run.
Instantly Ageless, or "a facelift in a box," by Jeunesse is a topical anti-aging cream that claims to instantly reduce the appearance of under-eye bags, fine lines, wrinkles and enlarged pores – but there's a catch.
Unlike most skincare products, Instantly Ageless doesn't claim to provide long-term results. Instead, it tightens skin and smooths away wrinkles for a short time, usually between six and nine hours per application.
To put it simply, this anti-wrinkle cream won't permanently erase visible signs of aging, but it may smooth them away temporarily.
Although you can certainly use it every day to get rid of puffy eyes and wrinkles, for lasting results you'll have to pair it with long-term anti-aging products. Alternately, if you have stubborn, deep or frustrating skin imperfections, you should consider more permanent options.
The product is primarily composed of minerals called silicates (sodium silicate and magnesium silicate) that create a paste as they dry on the skin, which gives the formula a tightening effect. Acting as a clay, these silicates bond together and increase the tension on the facial skin, which is ideal when you're trying to target puffy eyes.
Instantly Ageless also contains an ingredient called acetyl hexapeptide-3 (Argireline) – a peptide that's said to mimic the effects of Botox. In essence, Argireline relaxes the facial muscles in the same way that a Botox injection might.
Studies show that this ingredient is effective at diminishing the appearance of wrinkles by as much as 30%. The trouble with Argireline as a whole is that it doesn't always penetrate deep into the skin, so it may be better for fine lines than deep wrinkles.
The cream also contains iron oxide, an inorganic pigment that's often used in skin products to smooth over imperfections for a flawless finish. Other active ingredients in the Instantly Ageless formula include the skincare preservative phenoxyethanol and the deodorizer ethylhexylglycerin, which are generally considered safe but can cause allergies or irritation in some people.
The brand dubs this product a "microcream" because it only requires a tiny amount to generate the best results. In fact, each individual vial holds only 15 milliliters. The manufacturer claims that Instantly Ageless is safe for most skin types, and can be used all over the face and neck. Although it can help target specific problem areas, like crow's feet, it shouldn't replace your regular eye cream.
After you apply Instantly Ageless, you must remain still, limiting your facial expressions for two or three minutes. It's recommended that you use the smallest amount of cream possible to avoid build up of a white residue or film – particularly if you apply it under your makeup. The product claims to deliver a tight, youthful appearance for up to nine hours.
Instantly Ageless is especially useful in getting rid of under-eye bags as you simply dab it onto the skin before applying makeup. Be sure to close the cap tightly if you don't use the entire vial as the product can dry out when exposed to air.
Instantly Ageless is marketed as safe, with few known side effects. That said, if you have a particularly sensitive skin type or are prone to redness and irritation with new products, be sure to consult your dermatologist before use.
When starting any new regimen, it's a good idea to test the product on a small spot on the inner arm before applying it to a larger area or the face.
The product is typically sold in a pack of 25, 15-milliliter tubes, but strips of five tubes may be available at some stores. Be sure to purchase the product directly from Jeunesse or from a retailer you trust to ensure that you get the real deal.
Each 25-pack costs about $50 USD, so each tube costs around $2. While this may seem like a steal for a product that's marketed as an alternative to Botox, remember that you're paying for only a few hours of youthful skin, so consider the long-term cost of using Instantly Ageless every day.
Take a deep dive into customer reviews and you'll see that Instantly Ageless certainly appears to do what it says it does. It's been featured on Good Morning America, The Doctors, and Inside Edition, each time demonstrating its apparent efficacy. And, of course, Jeunesse itself has sponsored clinical trials that suggest that the product works as intended.
On the other hand, many users have also reported that Instantly Ageless does little to temporarily erase wrinkles, fine lines and under-eye bags. Dermatologists warn that the product won't work for everyone or reverse all the signs of wear and tear on the skin.
While it might effortlessly soften your under-eye bags, there's a good chance it won't erase stubborn dark circles. We would advise that you take a look at the reviews on Amazon to see how the product performs with specific skin types and concerns.
The major flaw of this product is that it isn't a permanent fix. While the cost and effort seem low up-front compared to Botox, a facelift or other cosmetic procedures, the temporary results mean you'll have to continuously stock up on the product.
Bearing that in mind, read on to see how Instantly Ageless compares to the cosmetic alternatives.
Botox remains the best treatment for under-eye bags and aging skin in general but even this is a temporary solution. Generally, the effects of Botox last between three and six months. However, Botox is the world's top non-surgical cosmetic procedure for a reason, and there is a massive body of research proving its efficacy. At the current time there are no products likely to take its place – even the promising peptide Argireline.
If you want to avoid the needle, there are some topical treatments that are effective at reducing the visible signs of aging on the eyelids and under eyes. Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvéderm are also proven effective at getting rid of that saggy skin under the eyes, yet they too are temporary. One Juvéderm treatment will last you anywhere from four to nine months, so regular maintenance is required.
If you're looking for a no-nonsense, permanent solution for puffy eyes, there is such a thing as lower eyelid surgery. A plastic surgeon can reduce loose or sagging skin beneath the eyelids, which permanently eliminates cosmetic issues in the under-eye area.
There's no harm in giving Instantly Ageless a shot, especially if you buy directly from Jeunesse, where a 30-day money-back guarantee protects your purchase. If you're looking for a more long-term and cost-effective solution, Botox, under-eye fillers and cosmetic surgery may be more suited to your needs.
» As always, don't forget to consult your dermatologist before trying any new skincare product. Use Zwivel's directory to find a cosmetic doctor in your area.


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Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski confirms he will not extend in post-match interview
Robert Lewandowski and Julian Nagelsmann fielded questions about Lewandowski's departure.
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Robert Lewandowski spoke to media directly after the draw with Wolfsburg. As you can guess, the reporters didn't ask about his goal, nor his Torjägerkannone trophy, but of course about his future. As reported by Twitter page @iMiaSanMia, Robert Lewandowski confirmed what had been reported earlier — that he has in fact requested to leave Bayern Munich this summer.
"I can confirm that I spoke with Hasan (Salihamidžić) and informed him that my decision had been made and I would not be extending my contract with FC Bayern. Both sides have to think about the future. We have to find the best solution for both sides," said the Polish striker. He went on to say, "I told Hasan that if an offer comes in, then we have to think about it — also for the club. Both sides have to think about the future. I cannot say more"
Lewandowski was then asked what would happen if Bayern rejects all the incoming offers. "Of course, I still have a year of contract. But I said that we have to find the best solution for both sides. We'll have to wait and see what happens."
Julian Nagelsmann also spoke with the press after the match. Rather that asking him to reflect on his first season with Bayern or his first ever Bundesliga title, the questions were about Lewandowski. The Bayern coach had this to say, "It would be a loss (if Lewandowski left), but he has a contract until 2023. The fact that he will not extend his contract is an incentive for us to look for a new striker at some point next season, who can replace Lewy the season after"
With all matches finished, we now enter a very important off-season. Decisions made this summer could affect Bayern for years to come!
Brazzo confirms Robert Lewandowski's intent to leave Bayern Munich
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> The LowlaDB command line interface.

Install lowladb-cli to interact with LowlaDB Syncer and Adapter services.

Use `lowladb -h` for a list of commands, or `lowladb <cmd> -h` for help with a specific command.

LowlaDB-Cli supports the following commands:

## lowladb dump ##

Exports LowlaDB documents to a file.  The exported file can be used by the LowlaDB Browser client to import documents
into its local data storage (see the [LowlaDB Browser](http://github.com/lowla/lowladb) documentation for
more info).

`lowladb dump` takes the following arguments:

- `-s,--server` The server URL that hosts both the Syncer and Adapter. (default `http://localhost:3000`)
- `-q,--sequence` The sequence to from the Syncer to start exporting documents. (default `0`)
- `-f,--file` The JSON file for the exported data. (default `lowladb-dump.json`)
- `-y,--syncer` The server URL that hosts the Syncer if not using `--server` above.
- `-a,--adapter` The server URL that hosts the Adapter if not using `--adapter` above.


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Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) gather in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) for a briefing on the situation in and around Monrovia, Liberia, and the rules of engagement governing their mission once ashore. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia for Operation Sharp Edge
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Officers of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) gather in the MEU commander's office aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) for a briefing on the situation in and around Monrovia, Liberia. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia for Operation Sharp Edge
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Pairing Wines with Montana's Favorite Wild Meats
"Elk spend much of their lives grazing in the forests for grasses, mushrooms, and berries, and that definitely changes the flavor of the meat," says Bryan Cross, Chef du Cuisine at Rainbow Lodge in Yellowstone Club. "I like doing a preparation with something that's in their natural diet, blackberry or marionberry reductions, and the fruitiness really complements the meat's flavor." The same complementary logic holds true when choosing wine, and this is an increasingly hot topic in the Big Sky region, where game meats virtually unheard of in some parts of the country can be found on most restaurant menus—as well as in home kitchens and on backyard grills. Elk, bison, trout, the occasional game bird, venison, and beef varieties such as Montana-raised grass-fed and Wagyu are choices diners see here on a daily basis. Berry flavors are common in fruity red wines, and Cross recommends pinot noir or its classic Old World form, Burgundy, with elk and bison. Trevor Holland, bar manager and resident wine expert at Everett's 8800, atop the Big Sky ski resort, agrees: "Pinot noir would go fantastically with any of these game meats, even duck, especially if you don't like more full-bodied wines." But Holland's top personal choice for elk, which has stronger flavors than bison, is another fruit forward varietal, the slightly more full-bodied merlot. But you don't have to get too prescriptive or limiting. "If there are Italian flavors or ingredients in the preparation, consider Sangiovese or Chianti. What I like about all of these wines is that they are readily available." This is important because for those visiting the area who may not have had elk before, Holland suggests going with a wine you are familiar with. "If you're trying something for the first time, having it with a wine you already like is a great idea, you don't want to sit down to two unknown quantities."
Cabernet sauvignon is the steakhouse classic for pairing with beef, and also offers up a lot of berry flavor, but interestingly, few experts recommend it with game meats, which across the board are notably less fatty than the USDA Prime or Choice grain-fed beef most top urban steakhouses specialize in. Among popular reds, cabernet has one of the highest levels of tannins, which are great at cutting through fat, and it is generally high in alcohol, which is what defines body in wine and gives it a big, thick, "chewy" mouthfeel. But without the fat in leaner game meats, these characteristics can overpower the more delicate flavors. "Compared to beef, bison is leaner, and elk is even leaner than that," said Everett's Chef du Cuisine Chris McCracken. "Even with beef, few Montana ranches now use grain, and most of the meat around here is farm to table, grass-fed, also leaner than people are used to." The notable exception, common on area menus, would be domestically raised Japanese breeds, or Wagyu beef, which occupies the most heavily marbled end of the red meat spectrum, and calls for a big tannic wine to offset all the fat. It is something several Montana ranches specialize in, and Rainbow Lodge serves an extremely popular Wagyu burger. "Wagyu tends to have more marbling," said Yellowstone Club Director of Beverage Ben Foster. "This speaks less to the amount of fat and more towards how beautifully integrated it is. As a result, with many beef dishes, you are looking for a bold, rich wine, like Napa Cabernet. With a Wagyu burger, you can actually work with something lush and powerful, but a bit more delicate, that will complement the fat rather than blow it away. For that I would suggest a Burgundy [pinot noir] from a high-quality producer, like the 2018 Taupenot Merme Gevry-Chambertin." If you do opt for a Wagyu steak instead of a burger, you'll probably want to step up to a cabernet. On the other hand, grass-fed beef, also extremely popular with local artisan ranchers, is lean and much closer to bison. In Argentina and Uruguay, the two nations with the highest beef consumption on earth—virtually all of it grass-fed—malbec, not cabernet, is the preferred wine. All of the reds suggested by local experts, especially merlot, pinot noir and syrah, have very similar characteristics, fruity and medium to medium/full bodied. Of these, pinot is the lightest bodied and with gamier meats, elk and especially venison, the fuller bodied grapes also pair well. Most chefs are quick to point out that it is often the preparation that affects wine pairing more than the protein itself, and this is especially true with fish, where sommeliers often pair to the sauce, not the meat. Trout is the most popular in Montana, but there are many kinds and infinite recipes. "Trout is a very lean fish, much less fatty than salmon, and there are a dozen different species within a few hundred miles of Big Sky," said McCracken. In the backyard, trout can be simply seasoned with salt and pepper, grilled, and served with potato and a veggie, but in better restaurants it often gets a much more ornate presentation. At the Rainbow Lodge, Chef Cross' recipe has become a popular signature dish: Ruby Red Idaho trout with sautéed rainbow chard, a brandied brown butter sauce, and a lemon, coffee, and caper relish. If you are scanning the menu and pick this, suddenly there's a lot going on, and choosing a wine can become confusing. Foster says, "The ideal pairing for me would be a New World Chardonnay that is opulent, but not without backbone. Specifically, I think the 2019 Aubert 'Hyde & Sons' Chardonnay would complement this dish perfectly. This wine is marked by its ability to have round edges, warm spiced-fruit, and pronounced minerality that both complement the brown butter of the dish while being reserved just enough not to overpower the fish."
Holland agrees: "Chablis, 100 percent chardonnay, is exactly what I'd have with trout, especially any weightier presentation. But one of my favorite varietals in the world is Riesling, and I don't think you could go wrong with an Alsatian Riesling either. All these choices are the textbook picks, wines that have been known to pair consistently and successfully with elk, bison, trout and other game, but if there's an ingredient that overpowers everything it gets harder." Examples range from curry to truffles to hot peppers. That's why your first move when choosing wine to go with game in a restaurant, especially a more complex dish, should probably be to ask for the sommelier. But if you are left to your own devices or are cooking at home, Chef McCracken has an almost foolproof system. "It's always good to serve the wine you cooked with, then you get to taste it twice, in two different ways. One of the things we're implementing this winter at Everett's is cooking with the same wines we offer by the glass." He often cooks local trout with a reduction of local cherries and port wine, then suggests trying the same port. While this might be beyond many home cooks, almost all steak-type cuts of red meat go well with port or red wine sauces, which are as simple as deglazing the pan you cooked the meat in with red wine and butter plus chopped shallots, garlic or onions, salt and pepper. A quick wine-based pan sauce is an easy out for the home chef. Likewise, many game dishes, from elk to duck to trout, go well with a berry sauce or reduction, and it's easy to add wine to these. If you serve the same wine, you have an instant pairing.
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A long time ago I was a framing carpenter… a nail driver. I used what we called a rig axe, a 28-ounce axe head on an 18-inch hickory handle. The hammer end on that axe had a corrugated head, a waffle pattern cut into it. The squares of the pattern came to sharp points to grip the nails better. Here's a picture of one.
After swinging that axe all day my forearm muscles would be so tired that I'd lose my grip. I'd rub pine sap on the handle to make it sticky, so it didn't go flying out of my hand on the back-swing.
Toward the end of the day, when my grip was just about gone, I'd occasionally hit the big knuckle of my middle finger while getting a nail started. The sharp points on that corrugated head would rip the flesh of my knuckle and I'd start bleeding. I'd have to stop and put on a band-aid.
But after a few months on the job, I'd hit that middle finger so many times that it didn't bleed any more. There was so much scar tissue built up in that spot that when I did hit it, those sharp points wouldn't make me bleed. The blow would do some damage, but not much. That dead tissue was a lot tougher than the skin it had replaced.
On Friday, we experienced another unthinkable tragedy in this country.
My heart has been hit again. Hard.
I'm not made of granite. It hurts. Tender flesh has been torn away, and I am bleeding. But I don't want those sharp points of tragedy that rip away at my heart to ever build up so much scar tissue that I don't feel it any more.
I don't ever want to become so callous that I don't bleed.
Wow, Tim, that was incredibly, eloquently stated. Can't wait to start your book — have like 20 pages left on the novel I'm wrapping up.
Thanks, Stan. Don't you ever sleep, man?
Not enough. And I even had a hard Shaolin session tonight, so you'd think I'd be less driven tonight. Less working my tail off to get a couple more sales.
But nope. My delusions of grandeur continue. My ambition still burns too bright.
I may need to come visit you sometime and we can sit by the fire and you can play some music and teach me to chill the hell out.
Wouldn't mind a sit down with you, but I'd never try to change anybody.
You're doing it right, being you.
Damn you. There you go again.
Err, "be" more. Not "have" more.
This was so nicely put, Tim. It stills my heart just thinking about it again….but your right. We can't stop bleeding…then we lose ourselves altogether when we don't feel or become completely numb.
I worry about people getting numb to it all, myself included.
You won't, Tim. Your heart won't let you. Thank you for sharing your thoughts – just doing that shows that you bleed.
Hey, you. Hoping that's a good Ooooh, not what is this stuff on my shoe Oooooh.
Yes, a good oooooh, not an eeeeew!
It's left me staring at that spot on the wall.
Thanks, John. Always nice to know these disorganized ramblings are appreciated.
Wow. Simply wow. You are too gentle a soul to ever be too calloused to care. This one does hurt. Big time. We won't forget this pain.
I've wanted to say something, but have been struck just about dumb. It's good to be associated with a fine group of people who care.
I think we are all at a loss for words. But, you found some good ones.
Just look at the positive ripple effect you created. Memorable.
I think the fact that you recognize that there are so many blows raining down on humankind with tragedies like this means that your tender heart will not grow calluses. Beautifully written Tim.
It hurts. I'm angry and sad and confused.
Just about to post something on this.
I'm a bleedr too, Tim. Working on my farm I come in the house and my wife asked me, Where's the blood.
There are many things in this crazy world we train ourselves to overlook or just not feel. That's a good thing to some degree, but you are so correct in not wanting unimaginable tragedies to harden us. This past week is only of those times.
It's hit me pretty hard.
This was gorgeous. I think we can begin to dread pain – become scared of bleeding – but your words remind me that when we try to ignore our feelings that's when the real damage occurs. I had the paper on the kitchen table on Saturday, with that tragic headline and when my boyfriend came home he turned it over. But to do that is to forget and leave all those innocent souls on their own. We need to bleed so we remember. Thanks, Tim.
Us older guys see these things happen and tend to show nothing. We stare off into space or refuse to watch it anymore. That doesn't mean it doesn't hurt.
This was a nice, succinct post on the latest events. I ran across your blog when it was re-blogged by bodhisattvaintraining. Have purchased the Kindle version of your book – it looks like a great, escapist read for the holidays. Thanks!
It was late. I couldn't sleep. The tragedy was on my mind, and I was wishing I could just stop thinking about it, wishing that I was tougher.
Then it occurred to me that I didn't want to get to the point where these things don't affect me.
I think we should all be very afraid of the day when events like this don't impact us. Some hit a little harder than others.
Yes, we have to hurt in order to live.
I'm with you. We can't become numb to these horrors; when we do, they will have died aimlessly. I really appreciate that you liked my 2012 Blue Birds, and hope that maybe when you have a moment, you'll come back and read one of my pieces. Happy New Year, Tim! I'm glad we met through lovely Eden.
Haven't read Carver, but I'll have to. You've got me smiling pretty big over here. Thanks.


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The Trillium Automobile Dealers Association is looking for a few good men and women – a few hundred, actually – to fill vacancies at dealerships all over Ontario.
Visit the career opportunities link on the association website on any given month and job seekers will find between 320 and 400 positions. The positions, explained TADA rep Michele Kearny, run the gamut from sales and administration to F&I, fixed operations and general management.
Kearny and the TADA chalk up the massive influx of job openings on their site to a few factors. First is the sheer volume brought in by the amalgamation of the Toronto association with the Ontario association a few years ago. That meant new jobs coming from all corners of the province.
To help inject young blood, the TADA said it is working to attract young people to the industry. It allows users to post resumes to the site that dealers can read through.
Dealers should think of their job postings much in the same way successful dealers approach their online used-car listings.
Tell a story, Kearny said. Dealers have to set themselves to attract the top talent.
"Competition is fierce. You can't just post that you are looking for a tech and that you'll pay well. You actually have to say why someone would want to work at your dealership," she said.
"When you look at 120 job postings in the service department and 15 to 20 of the dealerships are within 20 kilometres of each other, like in the GTA, you have to take that next step and tell people why they should work for you.
"The younger generation is all about choice; tell them why they should chose you," she said.
Job vacancies are posted for a month and cost $75 for association members. Kearny said that rate is a fraction of other popular online job sites.
Think the TADA can't muster the web traffic your posting needs to get noticed?
Think again, she said, noting tada.ca generates over 400,000 hits a month.


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Pioneer Press girls hockey player of the year:…
Pioneer Press girls hockey player of the year: White Bear Lake goalie Calla Frank
White Bear Lake senior goalie Calla Frank, photographed at the White Bear Lake Sports Center on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, is the Pioneer Press girls hockey Player of the Year. (Jace Frederick / Pioneer Press)
By Jace Frederick | jfrederick@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer Press
PUBLISHED: February 19, 2019 at 5:47 pm | UPDATED: February 19, 2019 at 5:53 pm
White Bear Lake girls hockey coach Jerry Kwapick sensed trouble coming.
The Bears led Stillwater 2-0 in the third period of the Class 4A-Section 4 semifinals, but the Ponies generating a Grade A chance to get back into the game. A Stillwater player got the puck in the corner, then found an open teammate in the slot for a great look at a goal. It should have been a goal, anyway.
But White Bear Lake has Calla Frank.
Frank, the Bears' goalie, was hugging the pipe with the puck in the corner, then she slid across the crease as the pass went to the center and cleanly picked the shot with a beautiful glove save, leaving nearly everyone in the arena in disbelief.
"Our assistant coach goes, 'Did she get that?' " Kwapick recalled. "(Former Roseville athletic director) Jeff Whisler after the period said, 'Jerry, I have never seen a goalie make a save like that.' I said, 'That's not the first.' "
No, Kwapick has gotten used to watching his sensational goalie break the hearts of opposing goal scorers throughout her career, particularly this season, particularly during this magical postseason run.
White Bear Lake (13-12-3) will make its first state tournament appearance since 2002 at 1 p.m. Thursday, when it battles third-seeded Brainerd (23-4-1) in a Class 2A quarterfinal match at Xcel Energy Center. It will do so largely thanks to its goaltender.
Frank, the 2019 Pioneer Press East Metro girls hockey player of the year, has stopped a staggering 97 percent of the shots she's faced this season, and didn't give up a single goal in the section tournament. Three games, three shutouts.
"I told myself if they can't score, they can't win," Frank said. "So that was my motto the entire sections, and I just thought that every time and I willed myself to get every puck. It ended up working out, I guess."
Kwapick asked his players what their goals were a few weeks ago. Frank's was simple: Beat Hill-Murray. There was only one problem — the Pioneers edged White Bear Lake early in the regular season, and weren't on the Bears' schedule a second time. If Frank was to beat Hill-Murray, she would have to earn the opportunity first.
She sure did. Frank stopped 28 shot in a 4-0 victory over North St. Paul/Tartan in the section quarterfinals, then 37 more in a semifinal win over Stillwater. That set up Frank's shot to beat Hill-Murray.
"It's always my goal to beat Hill-Murray," Frank said. "This summer I actually chose a goal and it was to shut out Hill-Murray. I was, like, alright, so this is my chance."
Beating the Pioneers is no easy task. Hill-Murray's roster is laced with collegiate talent. The Pioneers had advanced to six straight state tournaments. Beating them would take a Herculean effort. That's what Frank delivered.
She stopped 50 shots to power White Bear Lake to a 2-0 victory.
"That will always be a highlight," Frank said. "I'll always remember that."
Frank was part of the U-18 national team that won a gold medal in the 2018 World Championships in Russia. She played in one game in the tournament, which helped teach her how to be an even teammate. The championship-winning experience also put her on a mission to experience similar levels of success with White Bear Lake.
Kwapick said the Bears decided to stack their defense this season. They moved Gophers commit Sydney Shearen back to the blue line to reinforce their defensive corps along with Lauren MacLean and Abby DeLaRosa, among others.
The Bears could allow shots, but the goal was to limit them to the outside. There were struggles — White Bear Lake went 1-4-1 over its final six regular-season games and entered the postseason with a losing record, but Kwapick saw his team figure things out down the stretch. He says he would put his defensive core up against any team in the state, but his goalie is still the straw that stirs the drink. Frank has faced 1,002 shots this season, and stopped nearly all of them.
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"Calla will give us the opportunity to win every game, regardless of the competition," he said. "She's that good."
That's a heck of a weapon to have in your holster at this time of year. Frank is a Minnesota State Mankato commit, a Senior Goalie of the Year finalist and the ultimate X factor entering this week's state tournament. If no one can score on White Bear Lake, the Bears can't lose. Three more Frank shutouts would give White Bear Lake its first state title.
"Everybody keeps saying, 'Hey, three more, you're halfway there,' " Frank said. "I'm like, 'Yeah, alright, I guess we'll shoot for that.' We'll see what happens."
"I wouldn't be surprised," Kwapick said. "Three is a big stretch. One or two? Yeah. She's in a groove right now."
FINALISTS >
Haylee Blinkhorn, senior forward, Hill-Murray: Boston commit recorded 46 points as part of the Pioneers' high-powered offense.
Claire Enright, freshman forward, Farmington: Gophers commit netted a hat trick in the Class 2A-Section 1 final, capped by the game-winner in the second overtime.
Rachel Golnitz, sophomore defenseman, Forest Lake: Colgate commit had 15 goals and 15 assists for the Suburban East Conference champs.
Katie Kaufman, senior forward, Hill-Murray: Merrimack commit tallied 30 goals for the Pioneers this season.
Addi Scribner, senior defenseman, East Ridge: Ohio State commit has 35 points while leading the Raptors to their first state tournament appearance.
Jace Frederick
Jace has covered a slew of sports since he joined the Pioneer Press in May 2015, but his primary duty is covering high schools. Jace enjoys the beat, even though he's been mistaken for a student on multiple occasions.
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Manuel Lobo Antunes ComIH • GCIH • ComM (Lisboa, 27 de junho de 1958) é um jurista e diplomata português. É embaixador de Portugal em Londres.

Biografia
Filho de João Alfredo Lobo Antunes e Maria Margarida Machado de Almeida Lima e trineto do 1.º Visconde de Nazaré, é irmão de António, João, Miguel e Nuno Lobo Antunes e tio da atriz Paula Lobo Antunes.

Licenciado em Direito e pós-graduou-se em Estudos Europeus, pela Universidade Católica Portuguesa, acedendo à carreira diplomática em 1984.

Em 1988 foi nomeado secretário na Embaixada de Portugal em Haia, em 1994 conselheiro em Harare, e em 1996 director da África Subsariana. Atingiu o posto de Embaixador.

Foi assessor diplomático de António Guterres, de 2001 a 2002, e diretor-geral dos Assuntos Europeus, de 2004 a 2005.

Em 2005 participa no XVII Governo Constitucional, de José Sócrates, onde entrou como Secretário de Estado da Defesa Nacional e dos Assuntos do Mar (cargo exercido até 2006), passando depois a Secretário de Estado dos Assuntos Europeus (até 2008).

Abandonou o governo ao ser nomeado representante permanente de Portugal na União Europeia, em 2008.

Condecorações
  Oficial da Real Ordem Vitoriana do Reino Unido (7 de fevereiro de 1986)
  Comendador da Ordem do Infante D. Henrique de Portugal (18 de março de 1986)
  Comendador da Ordem do Mérito de Portugal (6 de setembro de 1990)
  Oficial da Ordem de Orange Nassau dos Países Baixos (30 de setembro de 1991)
  Grande-Oficial da Ordem de Bernardo O'Higgins do Chile (30 de setembro de 2001)
  Grande-Oficial da Ordem do Mérito de Itália (1 de abril de 2002)
  Grã-Cruz da Ordem do Mérito do Luxemburgo (3 de novembro de 2004)
  Grã-Cruz da Ordem do Mérito da Noruega (25 de setembro de 2009)
  Grã-Cruz da Ordem do Mérito do Chile (19 de março de 2012)
  Grã-Cruz da Ordem do Mérito da Lituânia (19 de março de 2012)
  Grã-Cruz da Ordem do Infante D. Henrique de Portugal (22 de julho de 2013)
  Grã-Cruz da Ordem do Mérito de Itália (3 de setembro de 2018)

Família Lobo Antunes
Alumni da Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Juristas de Portugal
Embaixadores de Portugal no Reino Unido
Comendadores da Ordem do Infante D. Henrique
Comendadores da Ordem do Mérito
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MacBook Pro 2021 should end dongle hell — here's how
Apple's 2021 MacBook Pros are reportedly adding more ports
Apple has gone pretty minimalistic with recent MacBook Pro models, which the company designs to be svelte and portable. But how portable can your laptop really be if you have to tote around additional dongles and other adapters just to keep your Mac connected?
Apple may have come up with a solution to this for the next crop of MacBook Pro models. And according to a well-sourced Apple analyst, it involves more ports.
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Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo told investors in a note spotted by MacRumors (opens in new tab) that the 2021 editions of the MacBook Pros are "equipped with more types of I/O, and most users may not need to purchase additional dongles." It's unclear exactly what kind of new ports will be added, but it looks like that's a major focus for Apple for the line going forward.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro and 13-inch Intel based model have four Thunderbolt 3 ports, while the MacBook Pro with M1 has just two (one of our biggest complaints about that model, actually). MacBook Pros come with these ports, despite the fact that many other Apple devices like the iPhone use Lightning to connect.
An earlier report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claimed the 2021 MacBook Pros will bring back the SD card reader, in addition to making other changes (Farewell, Touch Bar.) The return of an SD card slot would be a major boon for creators and individuals who rely on removable storage. This would also eliminate the need for dongles that plug in and make for less of a headache when carting the MacBook around.
According to Kuo, we could see these changes as early as the third quarter of this year with 14- and 16-inch models with the various different port additions returning.
Apple has, of course, has remained mum about the situation. But given the lack of access MacBook Pro laptops offer without additional ports, this is a great decision for those looking to swap from PC to Mac but feel held back by the lack of options. Nothing has been confirmed just yet about the future MacBook Pro, but if you're currently on the fence about buying a new MacBook Pro, it may be prudent to wait around and see if this rumor does come true.
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