I was heading to the toilet on my flight from Bermuda to New York when I saw Eminem. He was way in the back of the plane in-between two women. He didn't look very happy. Of course, I realized soon enough it wasn't Eminem. I'm sure he travels in a private jet and would not be mixing with the general hoi-polloi on United Airlines. And I know he wouldn't be sitting in a middle seat. So this means I have recognized a stranger to be someone I know but have not met who is not him.
Only to find out that he's just another stranger. But at least I know his real name.


We test the effects of advice and trust on risk-taking in three online experiments designed to elucidate under what conditions financial advice may increase risk-taking, irrespective of advisor performance. In our study, investors made 100 decisions, selecting between one of two alternatives: risky or conservative. We manipulate the suggestion of an advisor (risky vs. non-risky investments), the fee of the advice, as well as the trustworthiness of the advisor (by increasing the transparency of the advice presented) to test the effect of the advice on risk-taking. The results show that individuals asymmetrically follow the advice they received, with a bias towards following more risky than conservative advice. Moreover, trusted advice was more persuasive irrespective of what the advisor suggested and even the fee is higher.


If you're overweight, you know the psychological impact of that reality. It can be emotionally taxing, depressing, and affect your self-confidence. It's quite possible that you're limited physically, which can in turn limit you emotionally.
When you're overweight, your feelings about your self-image are not generally positive. You become very good at stuffing them inside; you live in a state of denial about your reality. You put a smile on your face and continue on with the bad habits that are slowly destroying you.
I've been there – and it's not fun.
As I prepared for bariatric surgery last year, I was certain my body was ready. But how could I know if my heart and mind were ready, too? Could my emotions handle the impact of the changes before AND after surgery? These were all important questions to think about and answer before I could determine if bariatric surgery was the right option for me.
The Genesis Center for Weight Management and most insurance plans require an evaluation of your mental health and emotional well-being before approving you for bariatric surgery. It's important to assess and confirm that you have adequate coping skills, support systems, overall stability, and the necessary readiness for change.
You're much more likely to be successful when these things are solidly in place. And, it's equally important to maintain this good foundation after surgery to ensure you don't replace one type of unhealthy behavior (i.e., overeating) with other addictive behaviors such as alcohol/drug abuse, shopping, gambling, etc. Transfer addiction is not a healthy or positive alternative to being overweight!
I won't lie – the waters can be a little rough at first, and there's still a bit of a stigma with it. People who don't understand this option or your situation may think you haven't tried hard enough on your own. Others are supportive before your surgery then afterwards find it hard to accept their own feelings around the changes they see in you.
Perhaps they're overweight, too. Or maybe they're worried about how your changes will impact them. It's not always easy and there are a variety of emotions you will experience. You have to be equipped to process your own thoughts as well as the feelings that others may project onto you.
Fortunately, negative reactions from others have been few and far between for me. But I know that if I was struggling, the Genesis Center for Weight Management is there to help me work through it. Regular checkups with Dr. Aanestad and his team will always be an important part of maintaining my good health – they understand the special and unique needs of a bariatric patient.


text:
El Decreto de Guerra a Muerte fue una declaración hecha por el general Simón Bolívar el 15 de junio de 1813 en la ciudad venezolana de Trujillo durante el desarrollo de la Campaña Admirable. La declaración viene precedida meses antes por el Convenio de Cartagena de Antonio Nicolás Briceño.
Este decreto significaba que los españoles y canarios que no participasen activamente en favor de la independencia venezolana se les daría la muerte, mientras que a los que lo hicieran "se les invita a vivir entre nosotros pacíficamente". Por otro lado, los americanos serían perdonados, incluso si cooperaban con las autoridades españolas. Además, añadía el objetivo de comprometer de forma irreversible a los individuos con la revolución.

Desarrollo de la Guerra a Muerte

En febrero de 1814, al concluir la campaña, Juan Bautista Arismendi, por órdenes de Bolívar, mando a fusilar a 886 prisioneros españoles en Caracas. Para engrosar su número añadió inclusive a los enfermos en el hospital de La Guaira (cerca de 500 a 1000 entre los días 13 al 16 del mismo mes). Bolívar escribió los detalles al Congreso de Nueva Granada. En consecuencia, entre 1815 y 1817 fueron implicados y sentenciados a muerte varios ciudadanos distinguidos de Nueva Granada, cabecillas de la revolución, siendo ajusticiados a manos del ejército pacificador venido con el general Pablo Morillo.

La Declaración duró hasta el 26 de noviembre de 1820, cuando el general español Pablo Morillo se reunió con el general venezolano Simón Bolívar para concluir un Tratado de Armisticio y Regularización de la Guerra.

Véase también
 Convenio de Cartagena
 Tratado de Armisticio y Regularización de la Guerra
 Guerra a muerte (Venezuela)

Referencias

Enlaces externos

Documentos de Simón Bolívar
Guerra a Muerte
Campaña Admirable
Historia de Estado Trujillo

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
In Web Stars
All About YouTuber Tofuu: Real Name, Age, Net Worth, Girlfriend
By Robbie Peterson July 29, 2021
1 Who is Tofuu?
2 Tofuu's YouTube Beginnings
3 Tofuu and Roblox
4 Tofuu's Private Life
5 Tofuu's Net Worth
Who is Tofuu?
Born on 1st November 1998, in Sun Valley, Idaho, USA, Tofuu is a highly successful YouTube gamer who centers his videos around Roblox. Boasting over five million subscribers across three channels, the young millionaire has racked up over a billion views since joining the platform – but there are many things his fans don't know about him, which you'll discover in this article.
Tofuu's YouTube Beginnings
Tofuu – real name Hayden Joseph 'Joe' Griffin – was raised in the Rocky Mountains. Griffin's mother nurtured and encouraged his entrepreneurial streak, which led to the youngster creating and selling items in his hometown before he was ten years old – but YouTube caught his eye thanks to its speedy growth rate.
A post shared by Tofuu (@tofu)
In 2010, Griffin made his first channel posting LEGO product reviews. Although now obsolete, the channel served as a useful springboard for his later ventures. His first channel's successor, Tofuugaming, came in April 2011. The channel's main focus was Minecraft videos, then after several years of exploring content creation, Griffin uploaded a face reveal video when he was seventeen.
Shortly afterwards, Griffin joined Cube SMP, a popular series based around a Minecraft survival world. Over 25 YouTubers joined the series, which lasted three seasons, and many of them still reminisce fondly on their times playing together. According to female YouTubers such as Cayla Brady and Amethyst, some members were predators, but these allegations were never confirmed.
When Griffin was young, a troll left a comment on one of his videos criticizing his handling skills and camerawork, which is what inspired the YouTuber to improve and perfect his craft, and eventually be able to live off it. Since then, he's never looked back, and until today, has never had to work a physical job thanks to his soaring online fame.
Tofuu and Roblox
When the Cube SMP series ended, Griffin began focusing more on Roblox, an online videogame platform worth a staggering $38 billion. Soon, he left Minecraft videos behind, and dedicated all his time towards tapping into the Roblox niche, a gamble which paid off well – in 2020, Minecraft made a total of $415 million revenue, compared to the $920 million Roblox made in the same year.
Griffin's channel grew by leaps and bounds, hitting the one million subscribers milestone in December 2017, and doubling within another nine months. Known by his fans as the 'Roblox simulator king', his most popular videos all have the same things in common: eye-catching titles and thumbnails, bright graphics, and content that interests the target audience. Griffin's most viewed video to date is 'THIS ROBLOX GAME GIVES YOU FREE ROBUX!', with eleven million views and counting. Wisely, the videos feature no swearing or adult themes, meaning that they're unrestricted and anyone can enjoy them.
According to market research, over a third of Roblox users are between 18 and 24 and almost two-thirds are male. In a 2021 interview with Tech Times, Griffin explained that "content must exude a certain energy that viewers are excited to share or become associated with", and his approach to marketing has been an undeniably successful one.
It's also thanks to his Roblox fame that Griffin has been able to branch out into selling merchandise, such as his popular Team Tofuu hoodie and a range of other products. While not the first YouTuber to do so, Griffin's merchandise has the bonus of being affordable and attractive, with the priciest item right now costing less than $35.
Tofuu
Tofuu's Private Life
While some YouTubers and fellow social media stars share every detail of their love lives, and even make a profit from their relationships, Griffin definitely isn't one of them. As recently as 31 December 2020, he tweeted that he needed a Roblox girlfriend; some fans took the cryptic message to mean that he was single.
Looking at Griffin's Instagram account, @tofu, there are no hints of a love interest in the YouTuber's life either, although we did find one ambiguously titled video from May 2018 – "GIRL FRIEND DYES MY HAIR RAINBOW".
It's safe to say that right now, Griffin is either choosing to remain single and focus on building his content creation empire, or he just doesn't want to tell his fans about his relationship. What we can tell you is that the YouTuber currently lives in Austin, Texas, with fellow content creators Poke and Ant. The trio have plenty in common: Poke's channel consists of Roblox gameplay, vlogs, and challenges, while Ant specializes in Roblox and Fortnite videos. The dynamic friends have even worked on Roblox movies together.
As for Griffin's family, the YouTuber until now has kept mum on that aspect too: the only thing we know about his childhood is that he was home-schooled along with his brother.
From his sporadic social media posts, we can also surmise that Griffin loves traveling, his pet dog Angel, and his valuable friendships.
Griffin's personal YouTube channel, JoeG, posted its first and only video – 'WE GOT ATTACKED AT ABANDONED TOYS 'R' US *HOSPITALIZED' – in July 2018. The video attracted over half a million views and four thousand comments, and fans eagerly await for the social media star to post more glimpses of his daily life and content, unrelated to Roblox.
Tofuu's Net Worth
Being a prolific gamer who uploads frequently, it's unsurprising that Griffin is worth seven figures despite only being in his early twenties. Generally, US-based content creators can get paid up to $12 per thousand views after YouTube takes its cut of revenue.
The video platform also has tricky algorithms, meaning content creators get paid less or more depending on the viewer's location, the time of the year, and ad engagement – perhaps the most important factor of all.
Figures show that Griffin's main channel gains at least a thousand new subscribers every day. So far, the channel has accumulated over a billion views, and racks up an average of 600,000 daily views. Thanks to the ads in each video – and Griffin has uploaded a total of over 2,000 on his main channel – this translates to roughly $5,000 a day or $1.8 million a year. Allowing for merchandise sales, YouTube views, and occasional sponsorship deals, reliable sources estimate that Griffin's net worth is over $3.5 million, as of mid-2021.
Naked Truth About Brian Kolfage's Wife – Ashley Kolfage
All About Nia Guzman: Boyfriend, Age, Daughters, Net Worth
How rich is Clint Eastwood's ex-wife Dina Eastwood? Wiki
All About Deaken Bluman – aka Winston on '13 Reasons Why
What happened to Junior in "Swamp People"?
Aja Metoyer's Wiki, Age, Two Daughters With Dwyane Wade
Rila Fukushima's Biography: Measurements, Height, Husband
Who is Phil Collins' ex wife Jill Tavelman? How rich is she?
How tall is Sun Mingming? Height, Weight, Net Worth, Wife, Bio

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Step inside this stunning center hall colonial, tucked away on a corner lot in the desired Country Meadows neighborhood! Everything has been thought of in this beautifully maintained 4 bedroom home, featuring hardwood floors, large family room with soaring cathedral ceiling and cozy gas fireplace, expansive gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and tons of space for eating/entertaining, convenient 1st floor laundry, full master suite and so much more. Spend your upcoming summer days relaxing in your in-ground pool, or barbecue on your spacious back deck — all of this within top-rated Bethlehem School District. This home truly has it all!


text:
Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Pride Parade Will Stay in Boystown ... For Now
By Ariel Cheung |&nbspApril 21, 2015 1:42pm | Updated on April 22, 2015 8:42am
@arielfab
More than 1 million people turned up the 44th annual Pride Parade in 2013.
DNAinfo/Justin Barbin
BOYSTOWN — It appears the Pride Parade will stay in Boystown for 2015, but there's still a chance for a move to Downtown later.
A source confirmed to DNAinfo Chicago that the June 28 parade will remain in Boystown after the Crime in Wrigleyville + Boystown blog first reported the news.
Multiple attempts to reach Ald. Tom Tunney's office and parade organizer Richard Pfeiffer were unsuccessful.
However, the 44th Ward alderman has suggested a move eventually will be necessary as the parade grows, said Erin Duffy, the ward's director of community outreach.
"[Tunney is] very open to moving it Downtown. Honestly, he feels if it's not this year, it could be next year. We're at that point with capacity and EMS vehicles in a residential neighborhood," Duffy told South East Lake View Neighbors at an April 13 meeting.
Tunney has been meeting for weeks with the Mayor's Office, 46th Ward Ald. James Cappleman and parade organizers to discuss the parade's future. The decision was put on hold for the April 7 runoff election, in which both Cappleman and Mayor Rahm Emanuel defeated challengers.
Tunney said he knows that many Lakeview residents want the parade to stay in Boystown, especially as many attendees would still migrate to the world's best gay neighborhood after the parade, no matter where it takes place.
"We don't want it to move Downtown and lose a lot of the designated police presence," Duffy said.
Tunney has supported moving the parade in the past, as well, saying it was a "logical" step. During the 2014 parade, two people tackled a police officer and damaged a squad car, and 45 other people were arrested on parade day.
Tunney's office received dozens of complaints, although the alderman said there were more than 500 police officers on hand for the parade, in addition to horseback units for crowd control.
The parade — which began in 1970 to protest police harassment of LGBT folk — has steadily grown, doubling in size over the last decade.
More than a million people attended the parade in 2013 and 2014, with 850,000 estimated attendees in 2012 and 450,000 in 2005.
The parade route was extended into Uptown in 2012 to alleviate congestion, and further growth led to a 2013 split between the parade and Pride Fest. The 2015 street festival is set for a week before the parade, June 20-21.
Last fall, Tunney's office surveyed neighbors about whether the parade should move, and 55 percent supported the parade remaining in Boystown.
Next in Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Big Jim's, Little Jim's Pays Nearly $1,700 In Back Pay
Cold Case Lakeview Murder Suspect Sought As Case Featured On TV
Shop Local, Receive $50 Gift Card From Lakeview East Chamber
Get Free Doritos Locos Tacos Wednesday At Taco Bell
Chicago Restaurants 'Dress Up' As Others For Halloween (And It's Adorbs)
Southport Lanes & Billiards Celebrates 95th Anniversary With 1920s Prices
Film Festival Cinepocalypse Makes Debut At Music Box Theatre
City Still Epically Failing At Recycling, But Officials Vow To Do Better
'Shark Tank' Winner Closes Cartoon Cat Business Funded by Mark Cuban
Wrigleyville »
Here's The Whole List Of Chicago Cubs Giveaway Items At Wrigley This Season


text:
» North Carolina Workers Compensation Who Is An Employee
North Carolina Workers Compensation Who Is An Employee
Workers' compensation has become part of the fabric of the employer-employee relationship in North Carolina and across the U.S. In essence, an employer purchases insurance to cover the cost of work-related employee injuries and illnesses. This mandated coverage replaces the uncertainty of an employee having to sue his or her employer for work-related medical expenses and lost wages. In almost all situations, when a work injury happens, both parties know medical costs and lost wages will be handled through the workers' compensation system, regardless of who was at fault.
The Nature of the Employment Relationship
A common legal issue that arises in the workers' compensation context is whether an employment relationship actually exists between the injured person and the entity that benefited from that person's work. The North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act uses broad, inclusive language in its definition of "employee": "… every person engaged in an employment under any appointment or contract of hire or apprenticeship, express or implied, oral or written, including aliens, and also minors, whether lawfully or unlawfully employed …"
An Unusual Turn of Events
The Court of Appeals of North Carolina was recently faced squarely with deciding whether a severely injured worker was really an employee in an unlikely, confusing work setting. In the October 2011 case of Campos-Brizuela v. Rocha Masonry, L.L.C., the court held that the man in question, Nelson Campos-Brizuela, was an employee of Rocha Masonry for workers' compensation purposes and that his maimed hand would be covered.
Felipe Quintero worked for Rocha Masonry, which had a 2009 cement job at a Kernersville school. Quintero asked Campos-Brizuela, an acquaintance, to work at the site and drove Campos-Brizuela there the next day. Campos-Brizuela testified at an earlier hearing before a Deputy Commissioner of the North Carolina Industrial Commission that:
Quintero specified the hourly wage and that Campos-Brizuela would be paid with a "company check."
Quintero seemed to have the authority to offer Campos-Brizuela the job.
Quintero verbally directed the duties of many workers on the site.
Campos-Brizuela thought the other workers were employees of Rocha Masonry.
Campos-Brizuela thought Quintero was his "immediate boss."
Campos-Brizuela asked Quintero for direction; Quintero told him to clean a concrete pump and during this task Campos-Brizuela's hand was crushed and nearly severed.
Ironically, Rocha was publicly fined for a safety violation for not having the required safety guard on the pump.
The Employer's Defense
The masonry company's defense was simple: it asserted that Campos-Brizuela was not an employee when he was hurt, so he was not covered under its workers' compensation policy. Rocha said that Quintero had not been given the authority to make hiring decisions so he could not have legally employed Campos-Brizuela.
Apparent Authority
The court applied the concept of "apparent authority" in deciding that Campos-Brizuela was an employee under the law. In a work setting, if an employee's actions and the surrounding circumstances would lead a reasonable person to believe that the employee had real, actual authority to act on behalf of the employer, the employee acts with "apparent authority."
The court found that Campos-Brizuela reasonably relied on the apparent authority of Quintero to act for the company in hiring and supervising the work at the school. Further, the court reasoned, Rocha Masonry benefited from the Campos-Brizuela's contributions at the work site.
Under these circumstances, the court held that Campos-Brizuela was an employee of the masonry company for purposes of workers' compensation, and therefore eligible for coverage of his horrendous hand injury. The court also noted that it would not make sense for every person when hired for a job to have to independently confirm that the hiring person really had the authority to do so.
The Value of Legal Counsel
As the Campos-Brizuela case illustrates, things may not always be as they seem. North Carolina workers' compensation law is complicated, and even if there are circumstances that lead you to believe your work injury or industrial disease may not be covered, talk to an experienced, knowledgeable workers' compensation attorney about your situation. The law can take some interesting twists and turns along the way to eligibility.
Do I Need A Workers' Comp Lawyer


Dammarane-Type Triterpenoids from Gentianella azurea.
Thirteen new dammarane-type triterpenoids (1-13) and four known analogues, gentirigenic acid (14) and the gentirigeosides A, B, and E (15-17), were isolated from Gentianella azurea. Their structures were elucidated by detailed analysis of the NMR, MS, and X-ray crystallographic data. This is the first report of dammarane-type triterpenoids in the Gentianella genus. In addition, the known structures of gentirigenic acid (14) and the gentirigeosides A, B, and E (15-17) were revised based on the X-ray diffraction analysis. Gentirigeoside A (15) was found to inhibit nitric oxide production in RAW 264.7 macrophages with an IC50 value of 6.6 ± 2.1 μM.
Previous Document: Langevin spin dynamics based on ab initio calculations: numerical schemes and applications.
Next Document: Incisional hernia after liver transplantation: Risk factors and health-related quality of life.


text:
Bitcoin Industry Responds to UK Treasury's Call for Information
The UK Digital Currency Association and others have responded to the Treasury's public call for information on digital currencies.
By Joon Ian Wong
Updated Sep 11, 2021 at 11:22 a.m. UTC
Joon Ian Wong
The United Kingdom Treasury's public call for information on digital currencies closed yesterday, after a 31-day consultation period.
The Treasury issued the call on 3rd November after the Chancellor of the Exchequer said in the summer that a "major programme of work" would be launched around researching digital currencies and associated technologies.
Now, the UK Digital Currency Association and several companies in the industry have published their responses to the Treasury's call.
The UKDCA's 46-page response underlines the fact that digital currencies should be treated as a 'financial measure' and thus regulated like foreign exchange and gold. It called for a light touch from regulators, arguing that over-regulation would stifle innovation.
The association stresses that digital currencies should not be treated as 'financial instruments' because this would create obligations that are "too onerous" for a new industry. However, it says that financial products built on digital currencies, like derivatives, should be regulated as financial instruments.
Not a financial instrument
The UK financial regulator defines financial instruments as transferable securities, money-market instruments and most derivatives, including futures, swaps, options and forwards.
The UKDCA says exchanges should be overseen by the financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, and treated as 'payment institutions'.
It also recommends that exchanges be governed by the anti-money laundering regime administered by the tax authority, HMRC. Exchanges currently face difficulty registering with HMRC because their applications as bureau de changes, the category with the best fit, are usually rejected.
The association explains that it is working to develop a set of standards to promote consumer protection and limit market abuse that would operate alongside existing laws.
It has also contacted top certification houses in order to design a 'certification mark' that would operate as a technical standard for the industry, and has asked for government funding to kick-start the process.
The association writes:
"With government's financial support we will be able to deliver a global standard for digital currency business compliance; combining the best existing ISO standards and new relevant cutting-edge standards."
Appeal to intervene against banks
The UKDCA has also issued a call to Treasury to "intervene" on behalf of digital currency firms so that banks will establish relationships with companies in the nascent sector.
The UK would face dire consequences if it failed to get the regulatory balance for digital currencies right, the UKDCA warns. It named Hong Kong and Singapore as the UK's "biggest competitors" for global digital currency businesses. The report points out that Luxembourg is the UK's biggest competitor in the European Union as a base for those businesses.
The UKDCA says:
"If the UK is too heavy handed, domestic capital will simply move offshore and credible highly scalable digital currency businesses will not move here."
The UKDCA wrote to members in November explaining that Treasury staffers running the consultation had said a coherent response from the association would generate the most impact. The response was drafted from comments submitted through an online survey by members and at several meetings.
Other responses largely in line
Other published responses to the Treasury call echoed several of the UKDCA's points. Bitcoin exchange Yacuna, which is based in London, advocates regulation of digital currencies with existing laws. It also joins the UKDCA's appeal to the government to ask banks to work with cryptocurrency businesses, saying
"The UK banking industry is currently blocking access to banking infrastructure and business accounts for businesses related to digital currency."
Australian startup CoinJar recently relocated to the UK, partly because of a heavy goods and services tax treatment on digital currency purchases imposed by Australian authorities. In its response, it observes that UK banks' refusal to work with digital currency businesses adds unnecessary costs to everyday business.
Neither Yacuna nor CoinJar are UKDCA members, although Yacuna said it was considering joining and CoinJar has only very recently relocated its headquarters to the UK.
A crowd-sourced response posted on the Bitcoin Foundation's forum and signed by several digital currency business owners including ATM operator SatoshiPoint and new UK-focused exchange Mimex, also repeated points raised in the UKDCA letter. These included intervention in the banking sector on behalf of bitcoin businesses and regulation within existing frameworks.
Regulators are making slow but steady progress in their attempts to grapple with the questions posed by the rise of digital currencies.
Yesterday, the New York State Department of Financial Services published more than 3,700 comments it received on its digital currency regulatory proposal, which has been dubbed the 'BitLicense'.
Featured image via Kurt Bauschardt / Flickr
UKCoinJarUKDCATreasuryRegulationYacunaNews
Sign up for Crypto for Advisors, our weekly newsletter defining crypto, digital assets and the future of finance.


Starting March 4 the Old Mountain View CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) will move its monthly radio check to the first Sunday of each month at 7:00 PM. Our volunteer team has conducted this 5 minute radio check almost every month for the past 6 years. Fifteen to twenty of the current 54 volunteer members usually participate each time. It has previously always been held on a Wednesday night at 8:00 PM, which works for many but not all of our volunteers. We hope this change will enable more volunteers to participate. It will still be on FRS/GMRS channel 7. CLICK HERE to read more.
Interested in getting one or two 2-way radios for $10 each? They are very handy for communicating when outside hiking, at a flea market, or the like.
What Happens if the Water Stops?
The most important goal of CERT (Community Emergency Respose Team) here in Old Mountain View is to get people to prepare in advance for a regional disaster. While it could be from terrorism or an industrial accident, the most likely scenario is a major earthquake, and we're due for one soon.
This month I spoke to fellow OMVNA Steering Committee member Aaron Grossman. Aaron Grossman has served OMVNA as Treasurer since 1999 and CERT CoChair since around 2000. I was very interested in sitting down with him to talk about his experiences volunteering in this community.


text:
Risk-Based Decision Model for Microbial Risk Mitigation in Drinking Water Systems
Doktorsavhandling, 2019
Microbial risks in drinking water systems can cause sporadic pathogenic infections and waterborne outbreaks resulting in large costs for society. In 2010 for example, around 27,000 persons were infected with Cryptosporidium in Östersund, Sweden. It is so far the largest waterborne outbreak in Europe, and societal costs were estimated at SEK 220 million (approx. 20 million €). To achieve a safe drinking water supply, assessment of microbial risks and, when needed, implementation of risk mitigation measures is necessary. However, drinking water systems are complex, and risk mitigation measures are expensive. A thorough evaluation of possible mitigation measures is thus essential for identification of the most suitable alternative and efficient use of societal resources. In this thesis, a risk-based decision model for evaluating and comparing microbial risk mitigation measures in drinking water systems is presented and illustrated using two Swedish case studies. The decision model combines quantitative microbial risk assessment and cost-benefit analysis in order to evaluate decision alternatives from the perspective of social profitability. The quantitative microbial risk assessment is complemented with water quality modelling and consideration of unexpected risk events, such as extreme weather events and combined sewer overflows, in order to reflex the complexity of drinking water systems. To facilitate transparent cost-benefit analyses, the effect of different health valuation methods on the output from the decision model is presented. In the decision model, health benefits and other benefits are monetised for each mitigation measure and compared to the costs for implementing the measure. It is possible to combine decision criteria such as tolerable risk levels and maximising the net present value when applying the decision model. The decision model integrates several scientific disciplines, thus constituting a novel approach to evaluate microbial risk mitigation measures in drinking water systems and provides a structured analysis that includes often neglected aspects. The model provides transparent and holistic decision support and facilitates well-founded decisions balancing risks, costs and societal benefits.
quantitative microbial risk assessment
economic valuation of health effects
contaminant fate and transport modelling
SB-H4, Sven Hultins gata 6
Opponent: Sarah Dorner, Polytechnique Montreal, Canada
Viktor Bergion
Chalmers, Arkitektur och samhällsbyggnadsteknik, Geologi och geoteknik
Hydrological modelling in a drinking water catchment area as a means of evaluating pathogen risk reduction
Journal of Hydrology,; Vol. 544(2017)p. 74-85
Risk-based cost-benefit analysis for evaluating microbial risk mitigation in a drinking water system
Water Research,; Vol. 132(2018)p. 111-123
Economic Valuation for Cost–Benefit Analysis of Health Risk Reduction in Drinking Water Systems
Exposure and Health,; (2018)
IV.	Chuquimia O. D. , Bergion, V.1, Guzman-Otazo, J., Sörén, K., Rosén, L., Pettersson, T. J. R., Sokolova, E. and Sjöling, Å. Combining molecular analyses of fecal indicator bacteria and diarrheal pathogens with hydrodynamic modeling for microbial risk assessment of a drinking water source
V.	Bergion, V., Lindhe, A., Sokolova, E. and Rosén, L. Accounting for unexpected risk events in drinking water systems
Water is essential for human wellbeing. We need it, among other things, for sanitation, food and drinking water. The drinking water comes mainly from either surface water or groundwater sources and is typically treated before being distributed to the consumers. The lack of proper treatment or failures may result in pathogens, originating from wastewater or other sources, being spread through the drinking water system and thus posing a risk to drinking water consumers.
Waterborne pathogens can cause gastrointestinal disease, and the costs to society in terms of human suffering, healthcare costs, loss of production, etc. could be substantial, especially in the case of a larger waterborne outbreak. To provide safe drinking water, the entire supply system, from catchment to consumer, must be considered. If the risk level is too high, risk mitigation measures are required. These mitigation measures are often expensive, and the decision on how to choose the most suitable measure must be made using a holistic approach.
In this thesis a decision model is presented. The decision model supports drinking water producers in their evaluation of microbial risk mitigation measures, and acts as an aid when choosing the alternative that is most beneficial to society. The novelty of the decision model lies in the combination of several different methods to describe the transport routes of pathogens in drinking water systems. The model is also novel in integration of multiple scientific fields to enable a thorough evaluation of microbial risk mitigation measures considering societal benefit and profitability.
Drivkrafter
Doktorsavhandlingar vid Chalmers tekniska högskola. Ny serie: 4649
Senast uppdaterat


Buy My Baby Sam Out of the Blue 4-Piece Crib Bumper from $49.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond. Featuring graphic prints in navy, grey and white, the Out of the Blue collection from My Baby Sam will give your little one's nursery a fresh, modern style. The Crib Bumper is a rich navy and white stripe with grey ties and cording.Featuring graphic prints in navy, grey and white, the Out of the Blue collection from My Baby Sam will give your little one's nursery a fresh, modern style. The Crib Bumper is a rich navy and white stripe with grey ties and cording.
This adorable crib sheet coordinates with the My Baby Sam Pixie Crib Bedding Set in Aqua.
The roomy Fitted Crib Sheet from Baby Deedee is made from soft cotton poplin, and fits standard crib mattresses. The bright colors will add a fresh look to your nursery.
Your baby will have the best night's sleep with this super soft cotton fitted portable crib sheet. Fully elasticized bottom and deep pockets keep it safe and secure. This durable, no hassle sheet can move up to a toddler size bed for longer wear.


A Russian innovative company from Tomsk region, that developes and produces bioactive implants with modified antimicrobial coatings enhancing tissue regeneration, is looking for foreign trade partners to conclude distribution services agreement.
The Russian company from Tomsk region has been developing and producing innovative medical goods in the sphere of regenerative medicine since 1991. Its key specialization is manufacturing implants for joint replacement. One of the main problems of prosthesis is implant survival, therefore the company has developed the unique antimicrobial coating, that improves tissue regeneration process, enables the long-term use of the implant and lowers the risk of post-operative infection. The company produces hip endoprosthesis, knee endoprosthesis, bone fixator used in trauma, orthopaedics, cardiovascular surgery, dentistry and oncology. The company is a resident of the special economic zone "Tomsk" and a participant of the EU Framework programmes for research and technological development. The manufacturing process is carried out in accordance with the ISO guality management standard (ISO 13485:2003). The company is looking for foreign partners (trade companies, hospitals, private clinics), who will sell supplied implants through their sales channels under the distribution services agreement. The expected result of cooperation in expansion of company's sales market.
1) Unique antimicrobial coating of implants produced by the company appreciably improves tissue regeneration process and reduces the recovery period. 2) Bioactive implants have wide range of application areas (trauma and orthopaedics, cardiovascular surgery, dentistry, oncology). 3) The company has its own research facilities, which allow to develop innovative products with high competitive ability. 4) The company was granted 2 Russian patents on inventions. 5) The manufacturing process is carried out in accordance with the ISO quality management standard (ISO 13485:2003).
Patents granted in RF 2009 and 2010.
Type: SME's, trade companies, hospitals, private clinics. Field of activity: medicine, healthcare, medical goods, surgery, traumatology, orthopaedics, cardiovascular surgery, dentistry, oncology. Partner's role: to buy supplied products and sell them through their sales channels (distribution services agreement).


On Saturday 11th June I raced at the National Aquathlon Championships in Leeds. The race was enjoyable, especially getting to swim the same course as the elite ITU racers would do on the Sunday. However, I have to say the event organisation was very poor. Receiving a phone call at 9.30pm telling me I had been put in the wrong wave and been given the wrong colour swim hat is not what you want on the night before your key race of the season.
Anyway, the race was a 750m swim followed by a 5km hilly run. Having won my age group last year I was hoping to medal again but I knew this would be harder than last year as the competition would be much better being as the race was in Leeds and running alongside the ITU world cup race. I wasn't wrong. The girl that won is an elite athlete from New Zealand who won the U23 aquathlon champs in 2013 and has raced at a number of ITU races. I was just pleased to be on the same results page as her! Anyway, having been in bronze medal position for most of the race, I was overtaken in the last quarter of the race and finished 4th in my age group and 24th overall out of 75 women. I am disappointed to have just missed out on a age group medal but also hopeful that I could have done a bit better if I hadn't been injured leading up to the race.


text:
Home / News / Sports / Mithali Raj becomes first Indian to reach 2000 T20 International runs
Mithali Raj becomes first Indian to reach 2000 T20 International runs
Kanu Priya June 9, 2018	Sports Leave a comment
Mithali Raj, the Indian cricketer has become the country's first batter to score 2000 runs in T20 cricket tournaments. She got the feat during Women's T20 Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka, held in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday only.
The talk of the town Mithali has overall scored 2015 runs in 74 T20 Internationals and has achieved 14 half-centuries. She has an average of 38.01 with a top score of 76, not out.
December 1982 born, the 35-year-old girl, scored 23 as India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in an important encounter. India suffered a shock defeat to Bangladesh in their previous match but put up a much-improved performance later. It restricted Sri Lanka to 107/7. They chased the target with seven wickets remaining and seven balls to spare.
Mithali is now known as the seventh woman batter to score 2,000 runs in T20Is. The list is topped by Charlotte Edwards (2,605), Stafanie Taylor (2,582) and Suzie Bates (2,515), all stalwarts of women cricket.
In men's T20I, the top players include India's Virat Kohli (1983). Martin Guptill (2271) followed by Brendon McCullum (2140) and Kohli is regarded as another one. The BCCI and ICC have congratulated Mithali on her big feat.
Mithali Dorai Raj, born on 3 December 1982 has graduated into an ace Indian cricketer. She is the captain of the Indian women's cricket team in Tests and ODI. Usually known as one of the best batswomen India has, she has scored the highest run in women's international cricket. She is known as the only female cricketer to surpass the 6,000 run mark in Women ODIs.
Mithali is known to be the first player to score seven 50s in ODIs, in a row. She is also credited with the record for most half-centuries in WODIs.
Raj is known as the only male or female captain to have lead the country in more than one ICC ODI World Cup final. She did it twice– once in 2005 and later in 2017.
Tags Cricket Sports
About Kanu Priya
A budding journalist who intends to build a bright career in the media industry. She is an avid traveler and a sportsperson who loves to cover the latest news in travel and sports niche.
Australia slump to lowest ICC ODI Ranking in 34 years
India beats Test debutants Afghanistan inside 2 days
Amelia Kerr: NZ Teenager hits 232 not out to set ODI batting world record


text:
Shondaland Staff
All the Books Becoming Movies and TV Shows in 2023
Check out these great reads coming to a screen near you.
By Emily Zemler Published: Jan 4, 2023
If there was one upside to the pandemic, it was having more time at home to read. If your reading list fell by the wayside in 2022, why not start with the books set to become movies and TV series this year? Whether you're looking for a psychological thriller, a feel-good novel, or a whimsical romance, there's something for every taste currently being adapted in Hollywood. Even if many of the adaptations still don't have release dates, you can get a head start on your reading list before these books hit big and small screens in the new year. From The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes to Daisy Jones & the Six, here are some of the books that will arrive in movie or TV form in 2023.
Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Daisy Jones and the Six - Date Announce Reveal | Prime Video
Similar to Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel, which is told as an oral history of a 1970s band, the 10-episode Prime Video adaptation will be a fictional documentary. Riley Keough plays lead singer Daisy Jones, with Camila Morrone, Sam Claflin, and Suki Waterhouse as several of her bandmates. The book is a delight, ultimately revealing the mystery behind the beloved group's breakup, and it's the sort of thing you'll devour on your holiday plane ride home. Reid's more recent novel, Malibu Rising, is being adapted by Hulu, so add that to your list as well.
On Prime Video on March 3, 2023
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Bloom
ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET (2022) | CinemaCon Lionsgate Presentation
Judy Bloom's seminal 1970 coming-of-age novel is finally getting the on-screen treatment, with writer and director Kelly Fremon Craig at the helm. The book follows the trials and tribulations of sixth grader Margaret Simon, who will be played in the film by Abby Ryder Fortson. It also stars Rachel McAdams, Benny Safdie, and Kathy Bates. Although details on the adaptation are scarce, expect lots of preteen drama and poignant growing-up moments. If you somehow missed the novel when you were younger, now is the perfect time to get caught up.
In theaters April 28, 2023
Text for You by Sofie Cramer
Sofie Cramer's romantic novel will become Love Again, a film starring Sam Heughan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. The story follows a grief-stricken woman who is dealing with the death of her fiancé. When she begins texting his old phone, someone new begins to respond. Expect a heartwarming tale about finding love again after a loss — something that always makes for a tear-jerking movie. The novel is an enjoyable, easy read that's perfect for the holiday season.
In theaters May 12, 2023
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson Read Aloud
In Crockett Johnson's popular 1955 children's book, young Harold discovers he can create magical things with his purple crayon. It's a fairly sparse story, so expect the on-screen version to have more narrative heft. The film, from director Carlos Saldanha, stars Zooey Deschanel, Zachary Levi, and Lil Rel Howery. You may not spend a weekend rereading this one, but if you have kids — or nieces or nephews — this is a good one to bring out.
In theaters June 30, 2023
American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin
Oppenheimer Announcement
Christopher Nolan's next film takes on J. Robert Oppenheimer, the so-called "father of the atomic bomb." The movie is based on Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin's 2005 nonfiction tome, which clocks in at more than 700 pages. The film, titled Oppenheimer, stars Cillian Murphy in the titular role and follows the theoretical physicist's participation in the Manhattan Project. The stacked cast also includes Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., and Florence Pugh. Start reading this one now to get through it by next summer.
In theaters July 21, 2023
Dune by Frank Herbert
The on-screen adaptation of Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi novel Dune will continue in Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two, which continues the saga of Paul Atreides. Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya return, with a new set of cast members who include Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, Léa Seydoux, and Christopher Walken. The first film adhered fairly closely to the novel, and this sequel will cover the book's second half as Paul seeks revenge against those who destroyed his family.
In theaters November 17, 2023
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Teaser (2023) | Movieclips Trailers
The Hunger Games books and movies were extremely successful, so it makes sense that Suzanne Collins' recent prequel is getting a similar live-action version. Director Francis Lawrence returns for the prequel, which will feature Rachel Zegler, Hunter Schafer, Jason Schwartzman, Peter Dinklage, and Viola Davis. Tom Blyth stars as a young Coriolanus Snow, who becomes involved in the drama of the 10th annual Hunger Games. Expect drama, violence, and backstabbing.
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
Actor Danielle Brooks will play Oprah's Sofia in 'The Color Purple' reboot l GMA
Alice Walker's beautiful novel The Color Purple was previously adapted into a film in 1985 with Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg as the leads. It also became a stage musical, which is the source for the latest movie adaptation. Here the story, about a Black woman living in the South during the early 1900s, is told with musical numbers. Fantasia plays protagonist Celie Harris Johnson, while Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo and Taraji P. Henson round out the cast. The original novel is a must-read and worth adding to your library queue immediately.
In theaters December 20, 2023
Mark Ruffalo stars as Daniel LeBlanc in All the Light We Cannot See.
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin
Anyone who has read Anthony Doerr's 2014 World War II novel All the Light We Cannot See has been anxiously awaiting its on-screen treatment. The book, about a blind French girl and a young German boy during the war, has been transformed into a forthcoming Netflix limited series. Directed by Shawn Levy and written by Steven Knight, the series stars newcomer Aria Mia Loberti along with Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie. The book is memorable and emotionally wrought, so be sure to read it before the show premieres.
The Power by Naomi Alderman
Toni Collette stars as Margot Cleary-Lopez in The Power.
In The Power, a feminist novel that has drawn comparisons to Margaret Atwood's work, teenage girls mysteriously develop a special power to electrocute people at will. It's a seriously compelling premise in book form but will be even more riveting as a 10-episode series for Prime Video. Author Naomi Alderman was involved in the series, which stars Toni Collette, Auli'i Cravalho, and John Leguizamo. There are plans to keep the story going over multiple seasons, much like The Handmaid's Tale, so catch the book now.
ICYMI: #RWRBMovie is officially in production! You're welcome x pic.twitter.com/ilWv1L0ddq
— Red, White & Royal Blue on Prime (@RWRBonPrime) June 21, 2022
Casey McQuiston's 2019 rom-com centers on a romance between Alex Claremont-Diaz, the First Son of the United States and a British prince, Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor (sigh). The novel is a delightful if sometimes predictable romp that sees the pair navigating a relationship on the world stage. The film version, set for release by Prime Video, will star Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine as the will-they-won't-they lovers, with Uma Thurman playing the U.S. president.
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
Jennifer Garner stars as Hannah in The Last Thing He Told Me.
Eugene Gologursky//Getty Images
Thriller fans have likely already devoured The Last Thing He Told Me, released last year. But for those who may have missed it, the novel centers on a man who disappears and leaves his wife and daughter questioning who he really was. The book was optioned by Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine and is becoming a limited series for Apple TV+. The on-screen version, written by author Laura Dave, features Jennifer Garner, Angourie Rice, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Lewis Pullman stars as Calvin and Brie Larson stars as Elizabeth Zott in Lessons in Chemistry.
Michael Becker
Set in the 1960s, Lessons in Chemistry follows a female chemist who works with an all-male team at the Hastings Research Institute. Through some twists and turns, she becomes the unlikely star of a TV cooking show. It's a feel-good novel, which will become a drama series for Apple TV+ with Brie Larson in the lead role. The book makes for a comforting read, especially for women who may not have always fit in. The series will also star Lewis Pullman, Aja Naomi King, and Thomas Mann.
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann
Lily Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio star in Killers of the Flower Moon.
Originally meant to be released in 2022, Martin Scorsese's upcoming film is an adaptation of journalist David Grann's 2017 nonfiction book Killers of the Flower Moon. The book investigates a string of murders of affluent Osage people in the 1920s and chronicles how the recently formed FBI looked into the murders. The movie version, framed as a Western, stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jesse Plemons, and Robert De Niro, as well as Indigenous actors, like Lily Gladstone and Tantoo Cardinal, as members of the Osage Nation. The film is rumored to be set for a premiere around Cannes.
The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin
Eiza González stars in The Three-Body Problem.
Sci-fi fans shouldn't miss Liu Cixin's 2008 novel The Three-Body Problem, the first in a trilogy about the people of Earth encountering an alien civilization in a nearby star system. Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, along with Alexander Woo, are adapting the book into an epic series for Netflix, with production in the U.K. and China. Eiza González, Benedict Wong, Tsai Chin, Rosalind Chao, John Bradley, and Liam Cunningham are featured in the ensemble cast (recognize a few former GoT cast members?). Expect expansive world-building and mysterious plot twists. If you enjoy the first book, continue on to the sequels The Dark Forest and Death's End.
Emily Zemler is a freelance writer and journalist based in London. She is a frequent contributor to Shondaland, the Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Rolling Stone, among other outlets. Emily is the co-author of "A Sick Life," with TLC's Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, and the author of "The Art and Making of Aladdin" and "Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara."
How Do You Dress a Killer Doll?
Jessica Williams Takes the Lead
The Power of Motherhood in 'River Sing Me Home'
'Judas Goat' and the Limits of Humanity
Romance Is Getting Its Flowers, Says Emma Lord
Office Hours: Lessons From My First Job
'The 1619 Project' Series Reveals a New History
This Debut Is a Beautiful Portrait of Grief
Lauren Fleshman on Her New Book, 'Good for a Girl'


Luciana de Souza Leão is a PhD Candidate in Sociology and a Paul Lazarsfeld Fellow at Columbia University. Luciana is a political and comparative-historical sociologist with broad interests in knowledge-making processes, social policies, inequality and the state. Her work has been published in the American Economic Journal, Historical Social Research, the International Journal of Sociology, among others. For more information about her work, including links to her publications, please see here.


Tracing your family tree genealogy can seem like a daunting task, but when you do eventually find your family tree in most cases it will be a rewarding and comforting experience. You or someone close to you may want to trace your family tree online as a gift for someone, or in order to better know your roots. Whichever reason you have for wanting to trace your family tree, knowing where to start can sometimes be the hardest part.
What information will my UK family tree search give me?
There is plenty of information that you can look for when trying to trace your UK family genealogy. Starting with birth and death certificates is usually the first step. If you woke up one day and just thought ' I want to trace my family tree ', then you should know that you may have some preliminary information as a starting point. Using a family tree finder is usually the quickest way to start from a certain point and move forward from there. People can usually trace their entire family tree by using online tools.
Are there different types of family tree?
A family tree won't be different in concept from another family tree, and creating a UK genealogy family tree will always yield the same results. When you are tracing your family tree online, you may use a number of different sources, but you will probably yield the same result. This is why it is useful to find a reliable family tree platform to trace your family genealogy with. If all of the sources come from the same place then it will be a lot less time consuming to create the full family tree of your own family.
Anyone who wants to trace their UK family tree may be incredibly put off by the sheer enormity of the task. If you break it down, however, it is a lot easier to do. Many people find it interesting to piece the different parts of the family tree together to create the whole picture. As mentioned previously, a lot of people start off with a name, and this is usually by going back to the oldest person in the family they know, usually a Grandparent. If not, you can start with your name and work your way back through all of the records.
If you want to find something exciting about your heritage, all you need to do is to enter a first name and last name in the search box, click the search button, and start your journey from there - don't wait - try it today.


On behalf of Wolff & Sonderhouse, LLP posted in drunk driving on Friday, May 19, 2017.
A 37-year-old mother from Milwaukee has been accused of allowing her 8-year-old son to drive on Highway 145. Police pulled the woman and her son over, after allegedly spotting the woman driving with her young child on her lap in the front seat.
Police said allege they saw the boy steering his mother's vehicle as they drove down the highway. After spotting the pair, police pulled them over, and upon reaching the vehicle, they say that the boy was emotionally distraught.
Police further claim that the 37-year-old mother would not cooperate with them. They say she failed her field sobriety tests and showed signs of being intoxicated. Authorities arrested her, charged her with DUI 3rd offense and DUI with a young child in the car. The Milwaukee County District Attorney's office also plans to seek charges of Interlock Ignition Device Violation, Operating After Revocation, and 2nd Degree Reckless Endangering Safety.
Following the arrest, police gave the child over to Child Protective Services. They say that during the arrest and interrogation of his mother, the boy was crying. Allegedly, the boy was afraid that he was in trouble with the law and he asked them not to take him to jail.
This emotional incident is clearly unfortunate for all parties involved. Due to the arrest and charges, the mother of the boy is seriously at risk of losing child custody of her son, and any other children she might have. As such, she may want to contract the services of an experienced criminal defense lawyer who can help her navigate her criminal proceedings, seek to minimize the chance and/or severity of punishments, and seek to safeguard her parental custody rights.


Forgotten Hollywood » Blog Archive » "Forgotten Hollywood"- FH Good Will For Hollywood Kids!
« "Forgotten Hollywood"- Illinois Festival Honors Orson Welles!
"Forgotten Hollywood"- FH Good Will For Hollywood Kids!
My wife Laurie and I were joined by Forgotten Hollywood publicist Frank Holguin (below center right) to support the 5th Annual Hollywood Police Activities League Celebrity Bowl last Sunday. This family-friendly event took place in Hollywood at the Lucky Strike Lanes, where the celebrities bowled with the PAL children. I donated copies of my Forgotten Hollywood Book Series for a raffle and silent auction. Television stars from The Young and the Restless (Kate Linder) and Bewitched (Erin Murphy) were among the guests. Also there was retired Dodgers great, Ken Landreaux.
Executive Director Valerie Lord did an amazing job coordinating the event! Hollywood PAL is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
This entry was posted on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014 at 12:03 am	and is filed under Blog by Manny Pacheco. You can follow any comments to this post through the RSS 2.0 feed. Responses are currently closed, but you can trackback from your own site.


On top of its beautiful architecture, rich history and unique traditions, there is another obvious factor which makes Barcelona such a popular travel destination: its mild weather and charming Mediterranean beaches. Catalonia has no less than 595 kilometers of coastline, and as a result, there are beaches for everyone! Whether you're looking to simply relax or practice an extreme sport, there's a beach out there for you.
For today's feature, we've drawn up a list of the best beaches in Barcelona and its surroundings. In this area of the planet, we're very fortunate to so many options to enjoy a day at the beach!
Barceloneta beach takes its name from the popular Barcelona neighborhood in which it is located. It was traditionally a fishermen neighborhood built in the 17th century. Nowadays, it is one of Barcelona's most bustling beaches, but it hasn't lost its charm. You'll find many different restaurants along the beach specializing in freshly-caught seafood. There are also different chiringuitos, or seaside huts, scattered around the beach if you just want to enjoy a drink in the sun with the fresh sea breeze.
If you're into extreme sports, you'll find that Barceloneta beach is a great place for you. Windsurfers and kite-surfers alike flock to this beach all year round to practice. This is no wonder, as its location and accessibility is unbeatable. Barceloneta beach is right next to Ciutat Vella, Barcelona's historic quarter, and the city's main attractions. You'll also find some of the best Barcelona apartments in this area. Definitely one of the best beaches in Barcelona and its surroundings, at an incomparable location.
A favorite among Barcelona locals, Bogatell is a more of a low-key beach compared to Barceloneta. At 600 meters long, it's not as touristy as many of its counterparts, and you'll find urban furniture such as ping pong tables or volleyball courts. A great option to relax at the beach without having to go any further. One of the best beaches in Barcelona in terms of location and accessibility.
At just a half hour train ride out of the city, Ocata beach is pristine, flat and calm. This is the perfect option if you're looking for a bit of privacy, especially in summertime, when finding a less crowded beach can seem like an impossible task. Long and wide, and with beautiful golden sand, there is plenty of space for everyone at Ocata beach. Without any doubt, one of the best beaches in Barcelona and its surroundings if you're looking to relax.
If you forget to pack your lunch, don't fret: much like most beaches close to Barcelona, Ocata beach has its share of chiringuitos serving fresh seafood and drinks!
El Garraf is a charming small beach lined with traditional picturesque white fishermen's huts. It's located at just a half hour train ride south of Barcelona, and just before reaching the popular resort town of Sitges. The special charm of this beach makes it a favorite among locals, as it doesn't get too busy with tourists during the summer. Proof of this is that there aren't many options to eat out: it only has one chiringuito on the beach and a restaurant on the neighboring clifftop.
El Garraf sits on a natural bay, which makes it ideal for swimming due to its warm temperature and calm waters. One of the best beaches close to Barcelona, and a great place to plan a picnic!
You'll find plenty of Mediterranean charm at Caldes d'Estrac. At only 45 minutes north of Barcelona, Caldes d'Estrac is very wide beach with plenty of space for everyone, even at the peak of summer. Contributing to the special appeal of this beach are the colorful Catalan Modernista houses found in this coastal town.
If you're an outdoors enthusiast, Caldes d'Estrac is also a great beach from which to go on hiking routes. You'll also find kayaks for rent along the shore. On top of this, the town's thermal baths dating from the 19th century are a source of local pride. What isn't there to like? Definitely one of the best beaches to visit in the Barcelona surroundings.
Try to visit all of these beaches if you get the chance… You won't be disappointed!


This sensor kit contains 48 kinds of commonly used sensor modules in playing the microcontroller, such as active buzzer module, 5V relay module, temperature and humidity module and so on. It is compatible for various microcontrollers and Raspberry Pi. At the same time, we also provide some detailed projects for each sensor based ondevelopment board, including wiring method, test code, etc. It can help you have further understanding of those sensor modules and can apply them to interactive projects.
Note that in the following projects, the main board and other wires are not included in this kit. You need to prepare them by yourself.


text:
Album Review: R.E.M. – Automatic for the People [25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition] A+
Death Cab for Cutie Cover R.E.M., Neutral Milk Hotel, and TLC on New EP: Stream
The Georgia EP benefits Stacey Abrams' Fair Fight Action.
on December 04, 2020, 9:27am
The Song Exploder Podcast Is Becoming a Netflix Series
The first season features interviews with Alicia Keys, Lin-Manuel Miranda, R.E.M., and Ty Dolla $ign.
on September 17, 2020, 1:17pm
R.E.M., Hayley Williams, Phoebe Bridgers, Angel Olsen, More Contribute to New Voters' Rights Compilation
Good Music to Avert the Collapse of American Democracy will be available for one day only on September 4th exclusively via Bandcamp.
on September 04, 2020, 12:49pm
Mick Jagger, Lorde, Pearl Jam Sign Open Letter Demanding Politicians Stop Playing Unauthorized Music
Other signatories include Linkin Park, Lykke Li, R.E.M. Sheryl Crow, and Sia.
R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe Officially Releases "No Time for Love Like Now": Stream
Featuring Big Red Machine (aka The National's Aaron Dessner and Bon Iver's Justin Vernon).
on June 11, 2020, 1:34pm
Michael Stipe Sings "No Time for Love Like Now" on Colbert: Watch
A very green performance of the recently released demo track.
on April 08, 2020, 10:00am
Inspired By: R.E.M. Playlist Airing on Consequence of Sound Radio on TuneIn
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the icons' first show.
This Week on Consequence of Sound Radio
Honoring R.E.M.'s 40th anniversary, The Strokes' return, and The Stand's new relevance.
R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe Arrives in the Nick of Time With "No Time for Love Like Now"
The legendary frontman returns with a hopeful message as the world as we know it ends.
by Matt Melis
on April 03, 2020, 12:47pm
R.E.M.'s 10 Greatest Concerts
A journey that began in tiny Athens, Georgia, and ended up changing the world as we know it.
by Bryn Rich
on April 03, 2020, 8:31am
R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills Pay Tribute to Late Drummer Bill Rieflin
Former bandmates release statements remembering the recently deceased musician.
on March 25, 2020, 10:36am
As Coronavirus Spreads, R.E.M.'s "End of the World" Keeps Climbing Charts
Also trending are two tracks called "Work From Home" as well as "My Sharona", which rhymes with "corona."
on March 24, 2020, 11:42pm
Donald Trump Orders Construction of 250 Bizarrely Chosen Statues on His Way Out of Office
Parrot Singing Along to Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, GN'R, and More Has the Voice of an Angel: Watch
King Crimson's Robert Fripp and Wife Toyah Unveil Cheerleader Rendition of Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell": Watch
TikTok "Dreams" Sensation to Skateboard in Joe Biden's Inauguration Parade
Bomb Pussy? Gwyneth Paltrow's Vagina Candle Explodes in Woman's Living Room


Prem Talk readers get a chance to ask Nacer Chadli a question!
Following Tottenham's debut Google Hangout with Lewis Holtby last month, Premiership Talk has once again teamed up with Spurs to give readers an exciting chance to ask new Tottenham signing Nacer Chadli a question! Three lucky fans will have their questions selected and posed to the Belgian star, and Chadli will answer those questions on video to give fans insight into his life at White Hart Lane and life in the Premier League.
Visit our Ask Nacer page on Facebook, like Premiership Talk, and then submit your question!
If you don't have Facebook, simply send an email to competitions@premiershiptalk.com with your Name, location (City/Country), and question!
Stay tuned to Premiership Talk's Facebook page and our website for the announcement of the winners and a video of Nacer Chadli answering the questions!
Chadli signed for Tottenham this summer, and made his Premier League debut this past Sunday in the club's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. He signed from Dutch club FC Twente, so fans will be able to get an insight into his move, life in London, competing in the Premier League, and what it's like behind the scenes at White Hart Lane.
This competition ends at 5pm GMT on August 28th and winners will be announced on the 29th of August. The video of Nacer answering questions will be released at the end of the month.
Don't hesitate – jump in and ask Nacer a question today!
score an own goal tommorw.
Hi nacer first ilike you as player ok what's your country origin? how old are you?


text:
Per Bloland
Play all audio recordings
Per Bloland is a composer of acoustic and electroacoustic music whose works have been praised by the New York Times as "lush, caustic," and "irresistible." His compositions range from short intimate solo pieces to works for large orchestra, incorporate video, dance, and custom electronics, and often draw on a variety of other art forms. He is interested particularly in the intersections between literature and music, especially regarding issues of modernity in both disciplines.
Bloland has received awards and recognition from organizations including IRCAM, ICMA, SEAMUS/ASCAP, the Ohio Arts Council, Digital Art Awards of Tokyo, the Martirano Competition, ISCM, the Eastman Computer Music Center, SCI/ASCAP, the Dal Niente Composer Competition, Taukay Edizioni Musicali, and the Accademia Musicale Pescarese. His first opera, Pedr Solis, commissioned and premiered by Guerilla Opera in 2015, received rave reviews from the Boston Globe and the Boston Classical Review. In 2013 his work was selected for performance at the International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM) World New Music Days in Slovakia. He has received commissions from Ensemble Échappé, Unheard-of//Ensemble, loadbang, Keith Kirchoff, Wild Rumpus, the Ecce Ensemble, Ensemble Pi, the Callithumpian Consort, Stanford's CCRMA, SEAMUS/ASCAP, the Kenners, Michael Straus and Patti Cudd. His music can be heard on the TauKay (Italy), Capstone, Spektral, and SEAMUS labels, on the 2015 ICMC DVD, and through the MIT Press. A portrait CD of his work, titled Chamber Industrial and performed by Ecce Ensemble, is available on Tzadik.
Performers of Bloland's music include Guerilla Opera, the Berkeley Symphony Orchestra, Talea Ensemble, the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), the Quasars Ensemble (Slovakia), Bent Frequency, Insomnio, the Callithumpian Consort, Linea Ensemble, Ecce Ensemble, newEar, sfSound, Ensemble Moto Perpetuo, the Worn Chamber Ensemble, the Stanford Symphony Orchestra, Taka Kigawa, Elliot Gattegno, Keith Kirchoff, Bill Solomon, Patti Cudd, Margaret Lancaster, Sebastian Berweck, John Sampen, and Marianne Gythfeldt. His music has been performed at Bourges, Darmstadt, ICMC, SEAMUS, the ISCM World New Music Days, SIGGRAPH, Gaudeamus, the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, the SCI National Conference, Stanford Lively Arts, the Third Practice Electroacoustic Music Festival, the Ingenuity Festival Cleveland, and the Bowling Green New Music Festival, among others. His collaborative video piece Graveshift has been widely viewed and acclaimed as part of the Visual Music Marathon.
Bloland is currently an Associate Professor and head of the Composition and Music Technology areas at Miami University, Ohio. He is also a founding composition faculty member at the SPLICE Institute, and recently established the Composition program at the Montecito International Music Festival. He completed a five-month Musical Research Residency at IRCAM in Paris during the spring semester of 2013. He was previously a Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Music at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where he served as the founding director of the Oberlin Improvisation and Newmusic Collective (OINC). Bloland has also taught at UC Santa Cruz, Stanford University, and the University of Texas. He received his D.M.A. in composition from Stanford University, where he studied with Mark Applebaum, Brian Ferneyhough, Chris Chafe, and Erik Ulman. At Stanford Bloland worked extensively at the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA). He received his M.M. from the University of Texas at Austin, where he acted as the Electronic Music Studios (EMS) Manager and studied with Kevin Puts, Russell Pinkston, and Bruce Pennycook.
As a trumpet player Bloland has performed in a number of jazz bands and orchestras in San Francisco and Austin. He participated in the Bay Area Guided Improv Ensemble for several years and performed in OINC while at Oberlin.
As a researcher, Bloland has been investigating the interaction between literature and instrumental music, examining strategies employed by composers in reaction to literary influences. His dissertation, which drew heavily on these studies, involved the composition of a cycle of pieces based on a novel by the Norwegian author Pedr Solis. The Electromagnetically-Prepared Piano, an early invention of which he is the co-creator and primary composer, continues to receive attention. In addition to giving numerous lecture/demonstrations, he has composed a number of pieces for the device, written a paper ("The Electromagnetically-Prepared Piano and its Compositional Implications," published in the Proceedings for the International Computer Music Conference 2007), and developed the website magneticpiano.com. Building on this work, his Musical Research Residency at IRCAM involved the creation of a physical model of the coupling between a resonator (such as a piano string) and an electromagnet.
Bloland was awarded an Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award for 2014.
For more information please visit www.perbloland.com.
Shadows of the Electric Moon
for snare drum and sonic exciter
6 E Instrumentation
...walk now and then into the breath that blows coldly past...
for flute and percussion
Ordered by year. Most recent works appears first
Los murmullitos (2018)
for piano and electronics
Los murmullitos Per Bloland
Solis Overture (2013)
For Percussion, electric guitar, piano, violin, violoncello and electronics
Solis Overture Per Bloland
Shadows of the Electric Moon (2013)
A Drift of Swine (2013)
for flute, clarinet, piano and double bass
A Drift of Swine Per Bloland
...walk now and then into the breath that blows coldly past... (2011)
...walk now and then into the breath that blows coldly past... Per Bloland
Solis-EA (2011)
for percussion and electronics
Solis-EA Per Bloland
Of Dust and Sand (2010)
For Alto saxophone and piano with electromagnets
Of Dust and Sand Per Bloland
Wood Machine Music (2009)
for string quartet, clarinet, percussion, and electronics
Wood Machine Music Per Bloland
Elsewhere is a Negative Mirror (2005)
for piano with electromagnets
Elsewhere is a Negative Mirror Per Bloland
Negative Mirror Part II (2005)
for mixed ensemble and piano with electromagnets
Negative Mirror Part II Per Bloland
Quintet for solo saxophone and electronics (2005)
For Alto saxophone and electronics
Quintet for solo saxophone and electronics Per Bloland
Part I - Clouds of Oran (2003)
For flute, clarinet, C trumpet, piano, violin, cello
Part I - Clouds of Oran Per Bloland
Prelude: Dissent (2002)
For string quintet (2 violins, viola, cello, double bass)
Prelude: Dissent Per Bloland
Soloist (Instrument or Voice) and Fixed Electronic Media
Los murmullitos for piano and electronics (2018)
Ensemble (Instruments or Voices) and Real Time Electronics
Solis Overture For Percussion, electric guitar, piano, violin, violoncello and electronics (2013)
Wood Machine Music for string quartet, clarinet, percussion, and electronics (2009)
Negative Mirror Part II for mixed ensemble and piano with electromagnets (2005)
Shadows of the Electric Moon for snare drum and sonic exciter (2013)
Chamber Group ( 2 - 4 instruments )
A Drift of Swine for flute, clarinet, piano and double bass (2013)
...walk now and then into the breath that blows coldly past... for flute and percussion (2011)
Of Dust and Sand For Alto saxophone and piano with electromagnets (2010)
Soloist (Instrument or Voice) and Real Time Electronics
Solis-EA for percussion and electronics (2011)
Quintet for solo saxophone and electronics For Alto saxophone and electronics (2005)
Elsewhere is a Negative Mirror for piano with electromagnets (2005)
Chamber Ensemble (5 - 9 instruments)
Part I - Clouds of Oran For flute, clarinet, C trumpet, piano, violin, cello (2003)
Prelude: Dissent For string quintet (2 violins, viola, cello, double bass) (2002)


text:
Sen. Martin Heinrich Says UFOs Aren't From Foreign Governments, People Should Be Worried If They're Aliens
Aliens (Credit: Shutterstock/DanieleGay)
David Hookstead Sports And Entertainment Editor
Sen. Martin Heinrich doesn't think UFOs are technology from foreign governments.
As I've been covering extensively over the past several weeks, UFOs are all over the news these days, and we can add the Senator from New Mexico to the list of people who think something is definitely off. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
When asked by TMZ if people should be more worried about UFOs being from foreign governments or aliens, Heinrich responded without hesitation, "Oh, option B. Much bigger thing to worry about."
He further added about UFOs potentially being from foreign countries, "I cannot imagine…if there is a foreign government that had these kinds of capabilities, I think we would see other indications of advanced technology. I can't imagine that what has been described or shown in some of the videos is of…belongs to any government that I'm aware of…You wouldn't want a human being or any living creature in something that moves that fast and changes direction that quickly."
You can listen to his full comments below.
It just doesn't end, folks. As I've said many times at this point, we're getting new information with every single day.
The people stepping forward to talk about aliens aren't exactly whack jobs, either. They're government officials and people in the military.
I'm telling you all right now that we're only just getting started. With every person who comes forward, it only encourages more people to do the exact same.
Also, in case anyone didn't already figure it out, Heinrich is 100% correct when it comes to whether or not we should fear governments or aliens more. If they have the technology to get here, then we're in big trouble.
Keep checking back for the latest UFO news as I have it. I can't wait to see who comes forward next to discuss the topic!
Tags : aliens martin heinrich ufos
David Hookstead
Follow David Hookstead on Twitter and Instagram


text:
Gone for Good Season 2: Release date, Spoilers, Episodes Number and News
Gone for Good Season 2
Last updated on Sun, 29 Aug 2021
The second season of Series Gone for Good is coming, with fans aims to see Finnegan Oldfield's Guillaume Lucchesi back in action. We're expecting it to land on 12/08/2022 same time as first. Here's all we know about the next season of the Harlan Coben's thriller.
Countdown to season 2:
Gone for Good series is a thriller Harlan Coben. The series released on Netflix media services provider in August 13, 2021. There are 5 episodes in premiere season. Finnegan Oldfield starred in the television series as Guillaume Lucchesi.
Guillaume Lucchesi, in his thirties, thought he had drawn a line under the terrible tragedy which saw the two people he loved the most die: Sonia, his first love, and Fred, his brother. Ten years later, Judith, whose love has made his life worth living again, suddenly disappears during his mother's funeral. To find her, Guillaume will have to face all the truths that were hidden from him by his family and friends, as well as those that he'd long decided to ignore. For better, but mostly for worse.
Gone for Good Season 2 trailer: When can I watch it?
Watch online teaser about next season of Gone for Good filmed by Netflix. Official teaser will be released near the release date.
Who will star in Gone for Good season 2?
Some new characters may also join the 2nd season as well. Finnegan Oldfield will return as Guillaume Lucchesi and Garance Marillier as Sonia. Together with Nicolas Duvauchelle (Fred Lucchesi).
Gone for Good Season 2 release date: when will the new episodes arrive?
Season second will consist of 5 episodes. They will be available on Netflix on demand just after release. First episode starts on 12/08/2022. Detailed episodes list presented inside table below.
Netflix Release Date
Episode Name
August 12th, 2022 Episode 1
The Minions of Midas Season 2
Return on November, 2021
13 Reasons Why Season 5
Return on June, 2022
House of Cards (US) Season 7
Return on October, 2021
Return on April, 2021
Coming Soon to Netflix:
50M2 Season 2
Night on Earth Season 2 - 26/Jan/2022
Next in Fashion Season 2 - 26/Jan/2022
The Stranger Season 2 - 27/Jan/2022
Turbo FAST Season 4 - 28/Jan/2022
Diablero Season 3 - 28/Jan/2022
Whenetflix - Upcoming TV Shows and Seasons on Netflix 2022
We are use cookies!


This entry was posted in arms exports, Asian geopolitics, Australia, Bhutan, China, China military, civil-military relations, Decision-making, Defence Industry, DRDO, Europe, Geopolitics, Great Power imperatives, India's China Policy, India's Pakistan Policy, India's strategic thinking and policy, Indian Air Force, Indian Army, Indian ecobomic situation, Indian Navy, Indian Ocean, Japan, Maldives, MEA/foreign policy, Military Acquisitions, Military/military advice, Northeast Asia, Nuclear Policy & Strategy, Nuclear Weapons, Pakistan, Pakistan military, Russia, society, South Asia, South East Asia, Strategic Relations with South East Asia & Far East, Strategic Relations with the US & West, Technology transfer, Terrorism, United States, US., Weapons, Western militaries. Bookmark the permalink.
Professor, you seem to be quite taken in by the idea that any given country will provide crucial defence technology to India . This notion runs deep in our procurement policy too ,this false sense of hope that other people will just give their golden eggs laying chicken has to be flattened out irrevocably, and focus solely on fully funding domestic R&D which is India's sole hope in acquiring technology.
Based on the deal on the table — a factory here with credit, skilling programs, and Jap managers initially to meet the demand for the US-2 plane in maritime Asia. Shinmeiywa finds labour costs eroding profit from Japan-based production. That's why.


text:
Updated: Hancock, Minn., police chief dies after boat capsizes
Updated 7:30 p.m. MORRIS, Minn. -- Divers in west-central Minnesota have recovered the body of a local police chief who went missing after his boat capsized in a Stevens County lake. Rescuers recovered the body of 50-year-old Donald Heikkinen on ...
MORRIS, Minn. -- Divers in west-central Minnesota have recovered the body of a local police chief who went missing after his boat capsized in a Stevens County lake.
Rescuers recovered the body of 50-year-old Donald Heikkinen on Monday about 4 p.m. He was the police chief in nearby Hancock.
The sheriff's office received a 911 call late Sunday night reporting that a boat had capsized on Long Lake.
A KARE-TV report says six people were on board but only five made it back to shore.
Sheriff Randy Willis tells The Associated Press it's too early to know whether alcohol was a factor. He says the body was being sent to Ramsey County for an autopsy.
Long Lake is about eight miles east of Morris in Stevens County.
Authorities search for Hancock, Minn., police chief missing in Stevens Co. lake
Authorities are searching for the Hancock police chief who is missing following a boat capsize incident Sunday night on Long Lake in eastern Stevens County.
The Stevens County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call at 10:18 p.m. Sunday saying a boat had capsized on Long Lake. Six people were on board but only five individuals made it to shore.
A family member Sunday confirmed the missing person was Donald Heikkinen, who is the chief of police of Hancock. Heikkinen has been the Hancock Police Chief since about Oct. 2010, according to the Morris Sun Tribune.
The Steven County Sheriff's Department told KSTP-TV that the boat is registered to Brian Krupke of Hancock, Minn.
Stevens County officials suspended the search late Sunday night due to fog. They resumed the search Monday morning, but murky water made the search difficult.
The Stevens County Sheriff's Office has requested help from water rescue and recovery teams from Hennepin and Crow Wing counties.
Teams from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Douglas and Pope counties are also assisting in the search.
Long Lake is about located about three miles southwest of Cyrus or eight miles east of Morris in Stevens County.


Halloween is in the air. It's the time for the young and the young at heart to dress up and exhibit their spooky and dashing costumes along the neighborhood. Each kid knocks door to door to say "Trick or Treat?" A trick would mean doing naughtiness to the neighbor who wouldn't give them a treat. A treat would be anything from candy, sweets or money.
The recipe, that I am sharing, is an alternative to the usual treats given. It is easy to prepare and kids will surely love this. As an option, you could put them inside a box or wrapper.
2. Pour the melted butter in a mixer's bowl and start the mixer. Then pour the confectioner's sugar and brown sugar till you get a creamy mixture.
3. Add the egg, milk and vanilla. Then gradually incorporate the rest of the dry ingredients until combined (flour, salt, and baking soda).
4. Add the chocolate chips but don't over mix.
5. Refrigerate the dough till ready to bake.
1.	Preheat oven at 375° F.
2.	Place parchment paper on baking sheets, then using a spoon, place about a tablespoon worth of dough for each cookie.
3.	Then bake for 10-15 minutes.
All those kids in the neighborhood will surely come knocking at your door!