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Miss Universe 2019: Steve Harvey mixes up two contestants again thanks to teleprompter flub
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Steve Harvey and the Miss Universe teleprompter just don't get along.
In a strange mix up, host Harvey introduced the winner of the national costume contest, and after showing a photo of Miss Philippines Gazini Ganados in costume and declaring her the winner, Harvey said, "This is it right here." He then introduced the contestant beside him, who was very clearly in a different outfit than the one that was just shown on screen.
"It's not Philippines, it's Malaysia," contestant Shweta Sekhon said firmly.
A flustered Harvey replied, "Let me explain something to you. I just read that in the teleprompter. Y'all got to quit doing this to me. I can read. … Now, they are trying to fix it now. See? This is what they did to me back in 2015 – played me short like that."
Clearly frustrated, Harvey muttered "that's crazy."
After tweeting during the broadcast, "Voted BEST National Costume... Malaysia!" the official Miss Universe account later wrote, "@IAmSteveHarvey had it right: Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados is the winner of the #MissUniverse2019 National Costume competition! Congratulations, Gazini."
The Miss Universe Organization confirmed in a statement sent to USA TODAY that Harvey was correct and Miss Philippines Gazini Ganados is the winner of the 2019 National Costume competition.
Earlier in the show, Harvey repeatedly joked about his 2015 mistake, when he named Miss Colombia as the winner instead of Miss Philippines. Coincidentally, this year's confusion also concerned the Philippines.
As the night kicked off Harvey, in an eye-popping teal blazer with gold appliques, quipped about his 2015 error.
"I'm hosting again. Fifth time. Can you believe it? I can't," he said. "Ya'll never really did let go of that Miss Colombia thing. … I survived it all. When you fall, get up. Colombia has gotten over that, too. They've forgiven me. Well, not all of them. The cartel is still trippin' a little bit."
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He returned to the tried-and-true topic toward the end of his intro by quipping that all the women want to win the pageant but even if they don't, they should feel hopeful that he may say their name anyway by mistake.
Later in the show, when Harvey named Miss Colombia as a top 20 semi-finalist, Gabriela Tafur Náder had some fun at Harvey's expense too and asked him if he was sure he'd read the results correctly.
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In addition to the items you need, there are sure to be gems you won't find at the thrift stores in your hometown. You can shop for unique souveniers and keepsakes to keep your vacation memories alive for years to come!
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Crowd-driven forecasting platform Futuur correctly predicts 87% of questions from Game of Thrones season finale
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – 05-30-2019 — A little more than a week ago, Game of Thrones' run came to an end, with a viewership close to 20 million in the US alone. Among those viewers, there was a group of people who were hardly surprised: users of the social forecasting platform Futuur.
Days before the season finale, predictions for 61 key events related to the series were available on the platform's mobile app. They were right in 87% of cases. Given that the HBO-produced show is notoriously known for its unexpected plot twists, how did a mobile app manage to predict its ending with such accuracy?The answer seems to lie in the method behind such forecasts. Instead of relying on the opinions of experts, or simply opening a poll, Futuur focused its efforts on creating a platform that offered a kind of "stock exchange" for possible outcomes. The so-called prediction market allowed fans to "invest" in the outcomes they found more likely, as well as trading and updating their positions in real time, whenever feedback from the real world led them to change their mind. How it worksAll users who register on Futuur starts their journey with 1000 Ooms, the app's in-game currency. From that point on, they have to decide how to invest that capital in by purchasing shares in the outcomes they believe will come true. If their prediction is correct, they receive 1 Oom for each share they had purchased of that outcome. If they are wrong, they lose their investment.The prices for buying shares, however, fluctuate according to demand. The more people concentrate their purchases around one of the outcomes, the more expensive it gets. If at a given moment, for example, a "Yes" share of the question "Will Bran become King of Westeros?" is available for 0.7 Oom, that means the community estimates there is a 70% chance of him becoming king, and 30% chance he doesn't. It is then up to the user to decide to bet on "Yes" (more likely to happen according to the crowd, but with a lower return on investment) or on "No" (more risky, but possibly more profitable).Since shares can be bought or sold at any time, there is an incentive to stay up to date with the topics at stake, just like any shareholder would do regarding companies he's invested in. Behind-the-scenes news, interviews with cast and crew, rumors on social media, etc, can therefore be as relevant in a prediction market as quarterly reports are in a stock market. The expected result of this dynamic is an ongoing, up-to-date forecast that efficiently aggregates information from across diverse perspectives. Track record and future challengesAccording to the company's founder and CEO, Tom Bennett, "Futuur was designed to be fast, fun and social. The goal is to drive more predictions, and as a result provide more accurate forecasts across the greatest breadth and depth of topics". It's only logical that the platform extends its reach into areas beyond entertainment — includingpolitics, sports,finance and science — offering a compelling alternative to traditional polls and expert analysis.So far, the strategy seems to be on track. During the US Midterms, for example, Futuur matched the performance of both FiveThirtyEight and PredictIt, two of the world's most renowned forecasting services, with a Brier score of 0.16 based on 3,700 individual forecasts. When it came to Game of Thrones, the engagement was even larger — 48,000 forecasts, with a brier score of 0.13 — strengthening the correlation between the number of people involved in the prediction process and the accuracy of the predictions generated by the wisdom of that crowd.Futuur is available for download on the iOS App Store or Google Play, or on the web at https://www.futuur.com. More information can be found on its How It Works page, and introductory video. Some of the most popular questions in the platform can be found below, or by visiting Futuur's Feed. Here is a sample of questions from the platform:Who will sit at the Iron Throne? (Nobody, 51%)Will Jon Snow die? (No, 87%)Will Jon kill Daenerys? (Yes, 63%)How will Daenerys be killed? (Dagger, 44%)Will the Baxter building appear in Spider-Man Far from Home?Will Jean Grey die in X-Men Dark Phoenix?Will Donald Trump finish his term as president?Will Donald Trump's tax returns become public?
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Relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy the serenity of the Smokies at My Cup Overflows, a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom studio-style cabin less than 10 miles from downtown Pigeon Forge. In the Beside the Still Waters community, My Cup Overflows offers a peaceful wooded setting, great outdoor spaces where you can unwind, a cozy studio-style bedroom, and lots of conveniences to make your stay easier and more comfortable.
Great for a couple or a few friends, this 1-bedroom cabin for 5 offers convenient amenities, games, and relaxing spaces where you can enjoy the peacefulness of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Swim in your own pool, watch TV in front of the fireplace on the deck, play pool, or retreat to your bedroom with a king-size bed and jetted tub! This 2-person cabin with wooded views and conveniences like wireless internet and a washer/dryer really lives up to its name!
Inside My Cup Overflows, find a cozy bedroom that will be a nice retreat after a busy day exploring downtown, a fully equipped kitchen where you can make snacks or meals when you don't want to get out, and an inviting living room with a fireplace, big screen TV with Blu-ray player, and plenty of seating. Outside, unwind with a soothing hot tub on the deck, rocking chairs that look out over the peaceful stream below, a dining table for 2, and a picnic table for outdoor meals.
And with a location in the Beside the Still Waters community, My Cup Overflows has sister cabins that are great if you're traveling with several couples, a few families, or a bigger group. Book them together and get the space you need while still staying in the same community – just walking distance from each other. You can gather at the community fire pit after fun days or explore the nearby hiking trails together. Check out Along the Right Path, Comforts Me, Goodness and Mercy, In Green Pastures, Lacking for Nothing, and Restores My Soul.
My Cup Overflows is also not too far from dozens of attractions, restaurants, and shops in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg – both less than 10 miles away. You can spend days riding roller coasters at Dollywood, skiing at Ober Gatlinburg, hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, watching dinner shows downtown, touring local wineries, tasting moonshine while listening to live music, trying to break out at The Escape Game, playing miniature golf and laser tag, shopping at the outlets, and browsing around at The Island in Pigeon Forge. Then you can head back to your cozy cabin for peaceful, relaxing nights.
Whether you're taking a break from the summer heat, cozying up to stay warm on a winter day, escaping a passing shower, or just want to have a lazy day, the living room of My Cup Overflows is a comfortable place where you can retreat. Kick back on the sofa as you watch ball games, shows, or movies on the big screen TV with Blu-ray player, warm up in front of the gas fireplace, bring a book and make yourself comfortable in the fun zebra-print chair, or grab a drink and unwind in the red leather seat. If you're traveling with more than 2, take advantage of the queen sleeper sofa here. After a fun day exploring the Smokies, this cozy living room will be just what you need!
When you don't feel like going downtown to eat, or if you just enjoy making your own meals, take advantage of the fully equipped kitchen in My Cup Overflows. It's equipped with the essentials, including a full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, stove/oven, coffeemaker, and enough utensils, glassware, and dishes for 4 guests. You can start your morning with a piping cup of coffee, keep the fudge you got from downtown nice and cool, keep late-night snacks and your favorite drinks on hand, or just have somewhere to store leftovers after a meal out.
When you do want to get out, there are plenty of options in Pigeon Forge and neighboring Gatlinburg. Pizza, burgers, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, German, seafood, steaks, ice cream, funnel cakes, fudge, barbecue, Southern comfort foods…you'll find it all in the Smokies! Eat downtown or grab something to go and bring it back to sit down at your 2-person dining table in the living room or on the deck.
Time spent in the great outdoors is a must when you vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains, but that doesn't mean you have to be an outdoor enthusiast. My Cup Overflows offers some great spaces to enjoy nature – without driving or hiking anywhere. Grab a drink and head onto your deck, where you'll enjoy cool mountain breezes, the peaceful sound of the stream below, and some fresh mountain air. You can sit back in the rocking chairs and relax to the sound of the stream, fire up the charcoal grill and have lunch at the picnic table, have a glass of wine at the 2-person table on the deck, or climb into the hot tub for a soothing soak.
My Cup Overflows also boasts a few community perks in Beside the Still Waters. You can bring along marshmallows, chocolate, and grahams for s'mores by the community fire pit. This is also a perfect place to enjoy relaxing with family and friends staying in other cabins within the community. Or you can lace up your hiking boots and explore the nearby hiking trails for an outdoor adventure.
Convenience is a big factor when you're planning a vacation, and My Cup Overflows gives you just that. Besides being less than 10 miles from downtown Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, the cabin offers wireless internet that makes it easy to stay connected with others back home or keep up with what's happening during your stay. You can check out our blog for vacation tips and ideas, go online to buy tickets to area attractions, or just keep up with emails while you're away. Plus, the cabin has a queen sleeper sofa for additional guests and a Blu-ray player for fun movie nights in the cabin!
My Cup Overflows is less than 10 miles from downtown Pigeon Forge, so you can enjoy the peace of the trees without being too far from the excitement of downtown. There is always something going on – from arts and crafts shows and parades to car shows and holiday festivals – and there are dozens of attractions that are great for kids and adults.
If you're here as a couple, consider a wine tour, moonshine tasting, a scenic helicopter tour, a picnic in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a dinner show, or a laid-back day browsing around at The Island. If you're traveling with kids or friends, check out more action-packed fun like Dollywood, miniature golf and laser tag, go karts, Ober Gatlinburg, or flyaway indoor skydiving!
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NBA rumors have swirled around George Karl and DeMarcus Cousins. The two of them have barely been able to get along since the Sacramento Kings hired the veteran coach. Things came to a boil again recently when Cousins was suspended for a game. According to the Sporting News, DeMarcus is blaming Karl for the suspension. Cousins doesn't believe that the Kings organization itself is punishing him, but Sacramento is entertaining the idea of trading away their ultra talented center.
On Saturday, the Sacramento Kings played against the Orlando Magic. They were without DeMarcus Cousins, their starting center and franchise player. He was serving a one game suspension. The Kings were forced to start Willie Cauley Stein. He's the former Kentucky Wildcats star and a rookie. Cauley Stein normally backs up Quincy Acy at the power forward position, but Sacramento chose Willie to replace Cousins instead of Kostas Koufos.
George Karl [Ezra Shaw/Getty Images]Willie Cauley Stein was only good for 21 minutes. The 7'0″, 240 pound center was good for 12 points, six rebounds and a block. That's not bad, but the Sacramento Kings are used to 27.4 points and 11.5 rebounds that DeMarcus Cousins provided from the starting center position. The Kings didn't get a ton of production from their big men, as Quincy Acy was only good for 14 minutes, while backup center Kosta Koufos contributed just 24 minutes.
The Sacramento Kings would have had a much better chance at beating the Orlando Magic if DeMarcus Cousins was on the court. Dewayne Dedmon was the starting center, and there's a very good chance that Cousins would have exploded against an inferior opponent. It's one thing to miss a game because of an injury. It's an entirely different thing to not be there for your teammates because of something that you did wrong.
Vlade Divac [Photo by Alberto E Rodriguez/Getty Images]As expected, the Sacramento Kings are only saying that the suspension was because of "conduct detrimental to the team." No further details were given. Cousins was involved in a sideline confrontation with one of the Kings assistant coaches. DeMarcus also had issues with George Karl because he didn't feel that the head coach did enough to protect him against the referee. Plus, there are reports that Cousins and team president Vlade Divac were involved in a heated argument in the locker room.
Vlade Divac has some tough decisions to make for the Sacramento Kings after the season ends. They're sitting on a 25-40 record at the moment. The NBA Playoffs seem very much out of reach. Divac will get a head start on what the Kings will do next season. He has to decide if George Karl is going to remain the head coach. Though this situation with DeMarcus Cousins it not completely his fault, Karl has to share some of the blame for not being able to keep Cousins under control.
Willie Cauley Stein [Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images]After deciding what he wants to do with George Karl, Vlade Divac will need to figure out if the Sacramento Kings should keep DeMarcus Cousins around. It's very hard to trade away an All Star center in the NBA. There's not a lot of them around. It's also hard to find someone as good as Cousins coming out of the college ranks. If the Sacramento Kings were to make DeMarcus available, then expect interest from the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks, among other NBA teams.
The situation involving George Karl, DeMarcus Cousins and the Sacramento Kings needs to come to an end. Major locker room issues are poison to an NBA franchise. It often times trickles down to other people involved in the organization. Cousins is talented, but the Kings might need to give up on him.


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Downton Abbey 1 & 2 – 16 hours in 5 minutes
On: December 9, 2012, By: Bill Young
Downton Abbey I & II – 16 hours in 5 minutes
It's hard to believe that a mere two years ago, the world had never heard of Downton Abbey, the Dowager Countess, Matthew & Mary, Carson or Bates. It was January 2011 that the Julian Fellowes penned drama series crashed the U.S. television party as part of PBS' Masterpiece series. Heading in to series 3, which begins on January 6, the British period drama has amassed a total of 27 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most critically acclaimed English-language television series of 2011 and became the most watched television series on both ITV and PBS, making it the most successful British costume drama series since the 1981 television serial of Brideshead Revisited.
While millions upon millions of viewers have become part of the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era sinking of the RMS Titanic, the beginning of World War I, the outbreak of the Spanish influenza pandemic and the Marconi scandal, surprisingly, there are still a few that are new to the Downton Abbey phenomenon. It's hard to know who might be suffering more anxiety at the moment. On one hand, we have those ardent fans that have patiently waiting for just shy of a year for series 3. On the other hand, there are those just now surfacing from a two-year sleep not having seen any Downton episode at this point and are desperate to catch up in the short time we have left before the series 3 premiere.
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from __future__ import annotations

import os
import signal
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
from tempfile import NamedTemporaryFile, TemporaryDirectory
from time import sleep
from unittest import mock

import pytest
from parameterized import parameterized

from airflow.exceptions import AirflowException, AirflowSkipException, AirflowTaskTimeout
from airflow.models.dag import DAG
from airflow.operators.bash import BashOperator
from airflow.utils import timezone
from airflow.utils.state import State
from airflow.utils.types import DagRunType

DEFAULT_DATE = datetime(2016, 1, 1, tzinfo=timezone.utc)
END_DATE = datetime(2016, 1, 2, tzinfo=timezone.utc)
INTERVAL = timedelta(hours=12)

class TestBashOperator:
    @parameterized.expand(
        [
            (False, None, "MY_PATH_TO_AIRFLOW_HOME"),
            (True, {"AIRFLOW_HOME": "OVERRIDDEN_AIRFLOW_HOME"}, "OVERRIDDEN_AIRFLOW_HOME"),
        ]
    )
    def test_echo_env_variables(self, append_env, user_defined_env, expected_airflow_home):
        """
        Test that env variables are exported correctly to the task bash environment.
        """
        utc_now = datetime.utcnow().replace(tzinfo=timezone.utc)
        expected = (
            f"{expected_airflow_home}\n"
            "AWESOME_PYTHONPATH\n"
            "bash_op_test\n"
            "echo_env_vars\n"
            f"{utc_now.isoformat()}\n"
            f"manual__{utc_now.isoformat()}\n"
        )

        dag = DAG(
            dag_id="bash_op_test",
            default_args={"owner": "airflow", "retries": 100, "start_date": DEFAULT_DATE},
            schedule="@daily",
            dagrun_timeout=timedelta(minutes=60),
        )

        dag.create_dagrun(
            run_type=DagRunType.MANUAL,
            execution_date=utc_now,
            start_date=utc_now,
            state=State.RUNNING,
            external_trigger=False,
        )

        with NamedTemporaryFile() as tmp_file:
            task = BashOperator(
                task_id="echo_env_vars",
                dag=dag,
                bash_command="echo $AIRFLOW_HOME>> {0};"
                "echo $PYTHONPATH>> {0};"
                "echo $AIRFLOW_CTX_DAG_ID >> {0};"
                "echo $AIRFLOW_CTX_TASK_ID>> {0};"
                "echo $AIRFLOW_CTX_EXECUTION_DATE>> {0};"
                "echo $AIRFLOW_CTX_DAG_RUN_ID>> {0};".format(tmp_file.name),
                append_env=append_env,
                env=user_defined_env,
            )

            with mock.patch.dict(
                "os.environ", {"AIRFLOW_HOME": "MY_PATH_TO_AIRFLOW_HOME", "PYTHONPATH": "AWESOME_PYTHONPATH"}
            ):
                task.run(utc_now, utc_now, ignore_first_depends_on_past=True, ignore_ti_state=True)

            with open(tmp_file.name) as file:
                output = "".join(file.readlines())
                assert expected == output

    @parameterized.expand(
        [
            ("test-val", "test-val"),
            ("test-val\ntest-val\n", ""),
            ("test-val\ntest-val", "test-val"),
            ("", ""),
        ]
    )
    def test_return_value(self, val, expected):
        op = BashOperator(task_id="abc", bash_command=f'set -e; echo "{val}";')
        line = op.execute({})
        assert line == expected

    def test_raise_exception_on_non_zero_exit_code(self):
        bash_operator = BashOperator(bash_command="exit 42", task_id="test_return_value", dag=None)
        with pytest.raises(
            AirflowException, match="Bash command failed\\. The command returned a non-zero exit code 42\\."
        ):
            bash_operator.execute(context={})

    def test_task_retries(self):
        bash_operator = BashOperator(
            bash_command='echo "stdout"', task_id="test_task_retries", retries=2, dag=None
        )

        assert bash_operator.retries == 2

    def test_default_retries(self):
        bash_operator = BashOperator(bash_command='echo "stdout"', task_id="test_default_retries", dag=None)

        assert bash_operator.retries == 0

    def test_command_not_found(self):
        with pytest.raises(
            AirflowException, match="Bash command failed\\. The command returned a non-zero exit code 127\\."
        ):
            BashOperator(task_id="abc", bash_command="set -e; something-that-isnt-on-path").execute({})

    def test_unset_cwd(self):
        val = "xxxx"
        op = BashOperator(task_id="abc", bash_command=f'set -e; echo "{val}";')
        line = op.execute({})
        assert line == val

    def test_cwd_does_not_exist(self):
        test_cmd = 'set -e; echo "xxxx" |tee outputs.txt'
        with TemporaryDirectory(prefix="test_command_with_cwd") as tmp_dir:
            # Get a nonexistent temporary directory to do the test
            pass
        # There should be no exceptions when creating the operator even the `cwd` doesn't exist
        bash_operator = BashOperator(task_id="abc", bash_command=test_cmd, cwd=tmp_dir)
        with pytest.raises(AirflowException, match=f"Can not find the cwd: {tmp_dir}"):
            bash_operator.execute({})

    def test_cwd_is_file(self):
        test_cmd = 'set -e; echo "xxxx" |tee outputs.txt'
        with NamedTemporaryFile(suffix="var.env") as tmp_file:
            # Test if the cwd is a file_path
            with pytest.raises(AirflowException, match=f"The cwd {tmp_file.name} must be a directory"):
                BashOperator(task_id="abc", bash_command=test_cmd, cwd=tmp_file.name).execute({})

    def test_valid_cwd(self):
        test_cmd = 'set -e; echo "xxxx" |tee outputs.txt'
        with TemporaryDirectory(prefix="test_command_with_cwd") as test_cwd_folder:
            # Test everything went alright
            result = BashOperator(task_id="abc", bash_command=test_cmd, cwd=test_cwd_folder).execute({})
            assert result == "xxxx"
            with open(f"{test_cwd_folder}/outputs.txt") as tmp_file:
                assert tmp_file.read().splitlines()[0] == "xxxx"

    @parameterized.expand(
        [
            (None, 99, AirflowSkipException),
            ({"skip_exit_code": 100}, 100, AirflowSkipException),
            ({"skip_exit_code": 100}, 101, AirflowException),
            ({"skip_exit_code": None}, 99, AirflowException),
        ]
    )
    def test_skip(self, extra_kwargs, actual_exit_code, expected_exc):
        kwargs = dict(task_id="abc", bash_command=f'set -e; echo "hello world"; exit {actual_exit_code};')
        if extra_kwargs:
            kwargs.update(**extra_kwargs)
        with pytest.raises(expected_exc):
            BashOperator(**kwargs).execute({})

    def test_bash_operator_multi_byte_output(self):
        op = BashOperator(
            task_id="test_multi_byte_bash_operator",
            bash_command="echo \u2600",
            output_encoding="utf-8",
        )
        op.execute(context={})

    def test_bash_operator_kill(self, dag_maker):
        import psutil

        sleep_time = "100%d" % os.getpid()
        with dag_maker():
            op = BashOperator(
                task_id="test_bash_operator_kill",
                execution_timeout=timedelta(microseconds=25),
                bash_command=f"/bin/bash -c 'sleep {sleep_time}'",
            )
        with pytest.raises(AirflowTaskTimeout):
            op.run()
        sleep(2)
        for proc in psutil.process_iter():
            if proc.cmdline() == ["sleep", sleep_time]:
                os.kill(proc.pid, signal.SIGTERM)
                assert False, "BashOperator's subprocess still running after stopping on timeout!"
                break

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Love the beach? Here are five Brighton Beach one-bedrooms listed for under $450,000
This quirky co-op is listed for $359,000.
Elbe Real Estate
By Leah Hochbaum Rosner
Summer will be here soon, and if you live in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, that means swimming, soaking up the sun, and strolling down the newly landmarked boardwalk can be an everyday thing.
The neighborhood is low-key, but dense enough to have lots of shopping and eating and drinking options, found in commercial strips along Brighton Beach and Coney Island avenues, and big Russian restaurants along the water at Brighton Fourth Street. Known for its large Russian and Eastern European population, the area is also home to sizable communities of immigrants from Latin America and China.
Here are five one bedrooms in the neighborhood that can be yours for under $450,000.
3101 Ocean Pkwy., #5M
This 825-square-foot, one-bedroom co-op (also shown at top) has a colorful kitchen, hardwood flooring, and lots of closets. It's listed for $359,000, and is in a building with laundry, a live-in super, storage, and garage parking (which currently has a waiting list, and costs $135 a month). The co-op board allows co-purchasing, gifting, guarantors, parents buying for children, and subletting. Maintenance is $505 a month.
2921 Brighton First St., #2
Listed for $439,000, this one-bedroom sponsor unit condo has a private terrace. The building has parking, and it's a short walk from the Q train at Ocean Parkway. Common charges are $217 a month.
3250 Coney Island Ave., #2
This 1,000-square-foot, one-bedroom co-op was recently renovated, and has a large foyer and lots of closets. It's in a pet-friendly six-story building with an elevator and available parking, and it's listed for $399,000. Maintenance is $585 a month.
2906 Brighton 12th St., #6D
Priced at $379,000, this 700-square-foot, one-bedroom co-op has recently been renovated, and has central air and a dishwasher. It's in a pet-friendly building with garage parking, laundry, a live-in super, and a courtyard. The building permits co-purchasing, gifting, parents buying for children, and subletting. Maintenance is $365 a month.
35 Seacoast Terrace, #2U
Listed for $379,000, this 750-square-foot, one-bedroom co-op has a dishwasher and ocean views. It's in a doorman building with a gym, a sauna, and wait-listed parking. Maintenance is $328 a month.
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10 Positive and Inspiring Birthing Videos: Release the Fear!
Giving birth can be something that women dread. From a young age, we are fed the story that it will be the most excruciating experience we'll ever go through. I mean, how in the world do you get that to come out of there?!
When I found out I was pregnant, I delivered the wonderful news to friends and family. On cue, they promptly shared every horrific birthing story they knew. I was terrified. Quite frankly, these "war stories" are the least helpful thing a mom-to-be can hear. Where are the positive stories? I want to hear that it was trouble-free, empowering and a memory to cherish. Surely bringing a new soul into the world can be a beautiful experience?
Where are the positive stories? I want to hear that it was trouble-free, empowering and a memory to cherish. Surely bringing a new soul into the world can be a beautiful experience?
I want to hear that it was trouble-free, empowering and a memory to cherish. Surely bringing a new soul into the world can be a beautiful experience?
Birth definitely can be beautiful!
Yes, of course, it will be intense and powerful. But your body is made to do it and it will do it (almost always) perfectly if you go into it feeling positive, prepared and relaxed.
I began seeking out positive birthing stories. Ina May Gaskin's "Guide to Childbirth" became my birthing manual – it's brilliant. Packed with amazing stories of women from all walks of life birthing their babies completely naturally. And I began to watch videos of women birthing their babies without the need for medical intervention. I was in awe of these incredible women and I really hoped to become one of them.
I did it! Leyla was born into water after a six-hour labour that was wonderful, calm and empowering. It really couldn't have gone any better.
This short video outlines some key hypnobirthing principles that helped this woman achieve a calm and beautiful birth. Hypno Birthing, in a nutshell, involves breathing exercises, visualisations, intimate knowledge of our body during the different stages of labour and intentional use of language.
This video of baby Ewan's birth is great! It's a busy day at the house with children, grandparents and the medical team in attendance. Anna's sister is watching in on Skype – even the gasman comes for a meter reading! But in all the chaos the mood is happy and calm and Ewan is brought into the world in such a beautiful way.
It's her first baby and he's big! He gets a little stuck and yet she doesn't make a sound. Whaaaat?!
Oliver's very calm and gentle water birth. I aspire to this!!
Lovely water birth at home. The mum and dad in this video are so connected it's beautiful!
Adeline Elise's calm hospital birth. Just lovely.
This woman goes beyond birthing naturally, she gives birth in nature!! This amazing delivery into the river throws back to what giving birth might have been like for the earliest humans!
This is a beautiful birth involving all three older brothers so excited to meet their new baby sister!
Being prepared and positive will give you the best chance of achieving the birth you want.
Two resources that we used were Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May, and The Hypnobirthing Book: An Inspirational Guide for a Calm, Confident, Natural Birth by Katherine Graves. We swear by both of these and think They should be mandatory reading for all moms-to-be. Please read them as soon as you know you're pregnant.
We wish you a beautiful birth.
And whilst you're here, I'm guessing you might want to check out our reviews of the best stretch mark creams!


There's much to see and do in Carthage! The picturesque Square and neighborhoods are surrounded by natural wonders and we have thriving downtown shops. When you come to visit, be sure to enjoy our fine restaurants and learn about the history of Carthage at Powers Museum.
There's also a terrific golf course to take advantage of -- the Carthage Municipal Golf Course is considered one of the best in the state!
If you're bringing children along on your visit, the Precious Moments Chapel & The Civil War Museum is a wonderful place to see.
If you would like to know more about lodging and dining options in Carthage, please contact the Carthage Convention & Visitors Bureau for more information.
Any time of year, Carthage is a great place to visit -- come see how we're building a quality community!


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Contractor, Two Companies Indicted in Corruption Case
Thu March 31, 2016 - West Edition
The group faces federal conspiracy charges stemming from a large, ongoing corruption investigation of the north-central Montana tribe.
The Billings Gazette is reporting that a Billings, Montana contractor along with two Billings companies and a Chippewa Cree tribal member are facing federal conspiracy charges stemming from a large, ongoing corruption investigation of the north-central Montana tribe.
Kevin David McGovern, 46, of Billings, and Brian Kelly Eagleman, 53, of Box Elder, an elected member of the tribe's business committee and co-chairman of the tribe's Roads Division Oversight Committee, pleaded not guilty to multiple counts in an indictment during an appearance Tuesday in Great Falls before U.S. Magistrate Judge John Johnston.
Two of McGovern's companies, MC Equipment Holdings LLC, a heavy construction equipment rental company based in Billings, and MT Waterworks LLC, a pipe and pipe-fitting supply company based in Billings, also were named as defendants in the indictment.
McGovern is charged with conspiracy to defraud the Chippewa Cree Tribe, defrauding the tribe and bribery.
McGovern was Yellowstone County's public works director for four months when he resigned in 2004 to start CMG Construction Inc. with two other partners. CMG Construction specializes in site development and construction and was a subcontractor who did earthwork on the new James F. Battin Federal Courthouse in downtown Billings.
McGovern also was featured in the 2006 edition of Billings Business' 40 Under Forty, which honors 40 high-achieving professionals, business owners, managers and artists who are working to make the community better. McGovern worked for 11 years for the former JTL Group Inc. before going to the county.
Eagleman is charged with conspiracy to defraud the tribe, defrauding the tribe and theft from an Indian tribal organization.
The Chippewa Cree Tribe is headquartered in Box Elder on the Rocky Boy's Reservation.
The indictment, unsealed on Tuesday, is the latest in a series of criminal charges federal prosecutors have brought against numerous tribal officials and non-tribal people accused in a broad corruption scheme in which federal dollars for various projects have been stolen or misappropriated.
One of the central figures in the corruption scheme was Tony Belcourt, a former state legislator who was the chief executive officer and contracting officer for the Chippewa Cree Construction Corporation, which the tribe created to manage a large federally funded project to bring drinking water to the reservation.
Belcourt, who is serving a seven-year prison sentence and was ordered to pay $667,000 restitution for his guilty pleas, took bribes and kickbacks from consultants who were awarded federally funded contracts.
Belcourt also was a majority owner in MT Waterworks, which he started with money he got in a pipe-shipping kickback scheme with another co-defendant, Tammy Leischner of Laurel. McGovern also was an owner in MT Waterworks.
The latest indictment alleges McGovern conspired with Belcourt and others to sell an asphalt mixer, known as a hot plant, at a premium price to the tribe by enticing a tribal official to promote the sale with the promise of receiving "a finder's fee," giving the official a financial interest in the sale of the equipment at the highest possible price.
The prosecutors said McGovern told Belcourt in the fall of 2011 that MC Equipment Holdings wanted to sell a hot plant it had bought 18 months earlier for $1.2 million.
McGovern told Belcourt that the company would pay him a "finder's fee" equal to however much Belcourt could get "over and above the asking price," the indictment said.
Using his influence and tribal connections, Belcourt got the tribe to approve the purchase of the hot plant for $1.7 million. MC Holdings received four tribal payments totaling $1.7 million in February 2012.
Then in April 2012, McGovern paid Belcourt $91,800 from an MT Waterworks account, the indictment said. McGovern also issued a check for $229,000 from a MC Equipment Holdings account payable to Huston Leasing, a Havre company owned by Shad Huston.
Huston was sentenced in February to more than three years in federal prison and ordered to pay $500,000 restitution for his convictions in a corruption scheme. Prosecutors said Huston gave tribal officials cash and gifts in return for lucrative contracts for work on the reservation paid for with federal money.
Huston, the indictment said, deposited MC Equipment's $229,000 check and made various payments to others, including $50,000 to the IRS for the benefit of Eagleman, and $12,558 for the personal benefit of Bruce Sunchild, who was the tribal chairman.
Sunchild is serving a prison sentence in a separate corruption conviction.
The indictment accuses Eagleman of working with others to buy the hot plant from MC Equipment using tribal money "well knowing that the hot plant was unnecessary and would likely remain unused, and that the sales price was significantly greater than the actual sale price of a hot plant so that the participants would all personally benefit from the transaction."
The judge continued McGovern's and Eagleman's release pending trial. The maximum penalty for defrauding the tribe is 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The companies as corporate defendants face a maximum fine of $500,000 on each count.
To read the full story, click here.


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The 2018-19 State Budget included a requirement for SA Pathology to deliver savings to make it a more competitive service. As part of this process, PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) was engaged by the Department for Health and Wellbeing to review SA Pathology.
The PwC Report, Review of the commercial competitiveness of SA Pathology in a contestable market (PDF1.9MB) , was delivered to the Department on 4 March 2019.
The State Government's response (PDF 137KB) was published on 2 April 2019.


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Press Release: IMF Approves ESAF Loan for Zambia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a three-year arrangement for Zambia under the Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility (ESAF),1 equivalent to SDR 254.45 million (about US$349 million) to support the government's 1999/2001 economic and financial program. The first annual loan of SDR 40 million (about $55 million) is available in 4 equal installments, the first of which will be available on March 31, 1999.
In 1998, the Zambian economy suffered serious setbacks, owing to adverse external developments including the pronounced fall in copper prices, unfavorable weather conditions, and unexpected delays in the privatization of the Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines (ZCCM).
Real GDP contracted by an estimated 2 percent in 1998, compared with growth of 3.5 percent in the previous year, as copper production declined sharply and agriculture was affected by El Niño. The 1998 budget outcome deviated in important respects from plans, reflecting, among other things, a much weaker economy, shortfalls in external assistance, and continued weakness in budget management. Domestic revenue was more than 4 percent below budget estimates, and expenditure overruns occurred in wages, public service retrenchment, and the settlement of domestic arrears. A 35 percent decline in metal exports contributed to a significant weakening of Zambia's external position in 1998.
The kwacha depreciated by 39 percent, and international reserves fell by US$170 million to US$44 million at the end of 1998, or less than two weeks of import cover.
The 1999 Program
The government's objectives for the 1999 economic and financial program are to achieve real GDP growth of 4 percent, reduce inflation to 15 percent, and strengthen gross reserves to the equivalent of 1 ½ months of imports. The principal structural reforms in 1999 relate to privatization, public service reform, and a strengthening of the banking system.
In line with the medium-term objectives, the fiscal program for 1999 aims at reducing the overall budget deficit to 3 percent of GDP. The program envisages an increase in the revenue yield of 0.5 of 1 percentage point of GDP in 1999, a firm control over the public wage bill, and an increase in public investment. Total revenue and grants are programmed to increase to 28 percent of GDP, reflecting the resumption of external program assistance and higher domestic revenue. Although the projected increase in tax revenue is ambitious, notably since the netpositive impact of discretionary tax measures is negligible, recent efforts to address weaknesses in tax administration and the projected pickup in economic activity should make it possible.
Total expenditures (excluding the contingency reserve) are budgeted to increase to 29 percent of GDP. Consistent with the medium-term objectives of the program, the structure of government outlays will change in favor of higher investment and spending on health and education. A strengthening of budget implementation, including the improved control and analysis of spending commitments, cash outlays, and domestic arrears will have priority in the government's 1999 program.
On the monetary side, the 1999 program has been geared toward bringing inflation down by firmly controlling the growth or reserve money, which is programmed to slow to 18 percent (from 36 percent in 1998), consistent with a projected 20 percent growth of broad money. While the depreciation of the kwacha has considerably improved Zambia's external competitiveness, as measured by the real effective exchange rate, its inflationary impact has complicated the authorities' efforts to regain control over inflation. A rapid deceleration in inflation will need to be achieved in order to preserve these gains in competitiveness.
Structural Reforms
The government will increase reforms in the areas of privatization, public service, and monetary and banking supervision.
The damaging impact on Zambia's economy from delays faced in the privatization of the ZCCM have amply demonstrated the need for a rapid completion of this process. The program also envisages further progress on the divestiture of large state-owned enterprises in the nonmining sector. As regards the transport sector, the government has entered into a management contract with Zambia Railways; in 1999, the government will tender the granting of concessions with regard to the railway system and management rights on the operations of the National Airports Corporation.
The government is also committed to implement a comprehensive public service reform in 1999 program including a reduction in the public service workforce of 7,000 employees through retrenchment, natural attrition, and the hiving off of public institutions. The monitoring of the World Bank-supported retrenchment plan will require reliable payroll data and effective controls on the establishment register. At the same time, the government intends to continue the reorganization of ministries.
Poverty remains a most pressing problem in Zambia. According to World Bank estimates, in 1996 about 70 percent of Zambians were living in poverty, with 58 percent of the populationlacking basic nutrition. The Public Welfare Assistance Scheme (PWAS) is the government's main vehicle for meeting the needs of the poorest, but its coverage and effectiveness have been limited. The World Bank is supporting the government's effort to reform the PWAS, with the aim of making the scheme more community-based. The government is also seeking to alleviate poverty by reorienting public expenditure toward the social sectors, primarily health and education.
The Challenge Ahead
In 1998, Zambia's economic performance suffered major setbacks, which have significantly weakened the economy and eroded some of the gains achieved under the government's adjustment policies. The government's 1999 program aims at restoring macroeconomic stability and promoting sustainable growth by reducing inflation, strengthening the external position, and emphasizing the critical role of private sector development. Steadfast implementation of the program for 1999 would contribute to the restoration of private sector confidence and lay basis for sustained economic growth over the medium term.
Zambia joined the IMF on September 23, 1965. Its quota2 is SDR 489.1 million (about US$670) and its outstanding use of IMF resources currently totals SDR 843 (about US$1.2 billion).
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Sources: Zambian authorities; and IMF staff estimates and projections.
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2Gross national disposable income minus consumption.
3Including contingency reserve (1999-2001).
4After debt relief.
5U.S. dollar GDP calculated on the basis of changes in real GDP and U.S. GDP deflator
(base year =1998).
6External debt pertains to public and publicly guaranteed debt.
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10 things email marketers need to know about Facebook Messages
By Tink Taylor	 November 22nd 2010 12:04
As you have probably read already, Facebook has announced a complete revamp of its messaging service, Facebook Messages. With a host of new features, many email marketers are likely to be wondering what effect this new service has on the work they do.
I've pulled out the top ten things that any email marketer needs to know about Facebook Messages and what it means for them:
1.	This is still email
For all the sound and fury, this announcement still focuses very much on email. Despite the addition of shiny new technologies like IM and SMS, it's email that sits at the centre. It's also very important not to overlook the many people who don't use Facebook and therefore won't be using this new integrated service.
2.	The same old best practice rules apply
Related to this last point, the email marketing best practice rules still apply. It's only relevant, targeted messages that will be opened and read by recipients. And with the new 'social inbox' the more opens your emails get, the better the chances they will be delivered to the primary inbox rather than being relegated as junk.
3.	Social media integration is key
I've been arguing about the importance of integrating social and email for years, but this move makes it even more important. If your recipients are using Facebook Messages, then using a Facebook Page as a landing page could make a lot of sense and encouraging your recipients to 'like' your company could help your deliverability chances too down the line perhaps!
4.	There are potential new opportunities here
Not only is the integration of social media a major opportunity, so is the potential to integrate other services like SMS marketing. Combining these services (with social) could achieve some impressive results.
5.	Test email client usage on a regular basis
When Facebook Messages has rolled out, it will be important to carefully analyse the email clients your recipients are using on a regular basis to see how much uptake there has been. It might be that you will want to segment those that are using Facebook Messages and send them slightly different creatives.
6.	More mobile
With the launch of Facebook Places recently, it is clear that mobile is going to play a big part in Facebook's future strategy. The prominence of messages in future Facebook apps means that more and more Facebook Messages recipients are likely to be reading your messages on a mobile device. This could have a big impact on design and structure of your emails.
7.	Be aware of more distractions
By integrating so many real-time services, getting mindshare in the inbox will be even more of a challenge. Making your email stand out above all this noise will become even more difficult, but is key for those that want to succeed.
8.	The dreaded junk folder
Facebook has named the 'catch all' inbox (which essentially contains all the emails that aren't from friends or that aren't transactional etc.) the Junk inbox. This immediately makes it a place that users will be less inclined to visit on a regular basis. Email marketers will need to work even harder to ensure safe deliverability of their messages, much like with Google's Priority Inbox.
9.	Pay close attention to the metrics
It's hard to know exactly at the moment whether Facebook Messages will change the relationship users have with email. The standard metrics that most email marketers will use to ensure campaigns are working effectively (e.g. open, deliverability, click through rates and ROI) could change.
10.	Test, test, test
Above all, take nothing for granted. Test campaigns with Facebook Messages to check everything from renderability to deliverability. Will the best time to send campaigns be different? Will you need to experiment with different subject lines?
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A viral campaign is for life, not just for Christmas
Beatbullying's The Big March campaigning for children's rights took place this week and was a huge success with 850,000 pledging their support and asking Government for help to protect all children and young people from bullying, violence and harassment.
It was the World's first virtual online protest attracting support from children, young people, parents, teachers and celebrities, as well as global brands, including Facebook, Google, MTV and AOL, to name just a few.
The campaign highlights the power of viral campaigning – a modern phenomenon which has the potential to make your message go global – reaching millions of people, delivering increased brand exposure, new data, more clients and a partridge in a pear tree!
November 16th 2010 12:04
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Neuroscience-backed tips for effective iPad ads
If you're thinking about running an iPad campaign, new
stats from Universal McCann, Time, Inc. and EmSense – a neuromarketing
company – offer insights into how to make your ads both effective and enjoyable.
The research focused on iPad owners' reaction to and cognition of ads as determined by sensors that monitored their brainwaves.
December 2nd 2010 17:12
Are you ignoring affluent shoppers with your holiday campaigns?
Though the US economy is showing signs of a slow recovery, most holiday messaging will still focus on discounts and lower pricing to attract shoppers. It makes sense to target price-conscious consumers, but etailers that just promote discounts could be missing another important holiday shopper segment: affluents.


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Our lakes are already being affected by changes in the climate. While these changes have broad repercussions throughout lake ecosystems, there are two areas of concern that are particularly important to consider when assessing and mitigating these impacts.
The first is temperature change. Our lakes are warming faster than the air around us – in fact – about twice as fast. Since the 1980s, lakes in northern New England has been warming by an average of about 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit per decade (Maine Climate Council Report).
Warmer waters translates into less ice coverage. Records of ice-out and ice-in dates go back sometimes centuries. The trend seen in many of these records is for lakes to be freezing later and breaking up earlier. A study by USGS scientists reported ice-out for 29 New England lakes happening 9 to 16 days earlier since 1850.
Less ice coverage and warmer waters increases the period of summer lake stratification, which can impact how long the bottom waters are deprived of oxygen. This in turn affects where fish can go and increases the likelihood and amount of phosphorus release from sediments. Phosphorus is the limiting nutrient for algae growth. Simply put, more phosphorus means more algae.
Warmer waters are also a better growth medium for the worse type of algae – cyanobacteria (also known as blue green algae). These species can quickly bloom in warm, nutrient rich waters and turn a clear lake into a green, smelly health hazard. This is because many of these species contain cyanotoxins which are dangerous and even deadly to humans, pets, livestock and wildlife.
Many bacteria and pathogens like E.Coli can also survive longer in warmer waters. This problem is compounded by the fact that more people go to the lake to cool down on hot days and people are often a source of these bacteria. Health effects from these bacteria range from gastro-intestinal issues to fever to more serious problems.
Climate change is also altering precipitation patterns. In the Northeast, heavy precipitation events have become much more common in recent decades. This is problematic for lakes because these intense storms (which often come as rain in the winter) blow out culverts, erode stream banks, and bring in huge amounts of sediment and debris (containing phosphorus) into our waters. With more extreme storms, more nutrients are coming into our lakes and this will further feed algae.
Warmer water and more storms are not good for lake health but we can do something to help protect our waters from these changes. By leaving undisturbed natural areas and vegetation along the shoreline of our lakes, ponds, streams and wetlands, the water coming into these systems will remain cooler and cleaner. The canopy will shade these waters, where they are more susceptible to warming and the trees, shrubs and duff layer will filter out nutrients and stormwater. Landowners with frontage on our lakes, ponds, and streams play a very important role in preserving them and mitigating the effects of climate change by leaving these areas primarily natural.
In addition to working with landowners to help preserve the integrity and function of these areas while maintaining access to the water, LEA staff also review large development projects throughout the watershed to help reduce temperature and stormwater impacts on our lakes from these projects.
Interested in doing more? Contact LEA and we are happy to help.


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What Chinese People Eat for Breakfast (Part 2)
What Do Chinese People Eat for Breakfast?
Food culture is an indispensable part of Chinese people's daily life. Color, smell, and taste are the three elements which play an important role in Chinese cuisine, and even a simple Chinese breakfast would incorporate all these three elements. It's Part 2 of our small journey to Chinese breakfast habits. In the previous post, we talked about four traditional breakfast items. It's time to move forward. What else do Chinese people eat for breakfast?
1. Scallion Pancakes
Scallion pancakes (葱油饼 cōng yóu bǐng) are eaten for breakfast in both North and South China. One of the most important steps of making scallion pancakes is that the dough needs to be evenly rubbed with oil and scattered with scallion. They are ready to serve (often with milk or soya milk) after being baked or pan-fried. The aromatic flavor of scallion and the oil texture are what make scallion pancakes an ideal choice for breakfast.
2. Savory Chinese Crepes
Savory Chinese crepes (煎饼果子 jiān bǐng guǒ zi) are more like a snack. However, you can often see people queuing up for them in the morning. A ready-to-serve savory Chinese crepe presents itself as a sort of wrap, which can be described as one or two deep-fried dough sticks wrapped up in a thin pancake with spring onion scattered on the surface. Besides these basic ingredients, egg, coriander or ham sausages can also be added based on individual preferences.
3. Porridge
In China, porridge (粥zhōu) is commonly known as rice soup and has a plain taste when served on its own. Unlike most Western countries, where cereals or oatmeal is often mixed with milk or water, Chinese porridge is usually accompanied with different types of pickles, salted eggs, or century eggs with minced pork to gain an enriched flavor. Porridge has attained popularity among Chinese people (especially among old people) in that many people think it's helpful for digestion. It's said that in ancient China, porridge was widely used for medicinal purposes. Nowadays people still believe that porridge more or less "assists" in recovery from minor illnesses.
4. Noodles
Noodles (面条 miàn tiáo) are eaten on many occasions in China. For instance, longevity noodles (长寿面 cháng shòu miàn) are something that you will definitely see at a traditional Chinese birthday party as they symbolize a long life. Foreigners are often amazed by the huge variety of noodle dishes available in China, which is a reflection of Chinese people's passion for noodles. Starting from the early morning till lunchtime, numerous stalls are busy offering different kinds of noodle dishes for breakfast. In Sichuan province, 重庆小面(chóng qìng xiǎo miàn, a type of spicy noodles) is hyper-popular among local people due to the fact that Sichuan is famous for its spicy cuisine. In some other areas, various types of noodle soup win people's preferences owing to China's rich soup culture.
How many of these you've tried?
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US-based Roboteq has developed a sensor that can follow tracks created by sticking magnetic tapes onto a floor. It is aimed initially at creating a simple, low-cost steering system for AGVs (automatic guided vehicles), but could open up new applications such as rail-free tramways, patient transport systems for hospitals, and automated shelf-stacking systems for supermarkets.
The 160mm-wide MGS1600 sensor (above) uses advanced signal processing to measure its lateral distance from the centre of the magnetic track, from a height of up to 60mm above the track. It provides a position resolution of 1mm – claimed to be the most accurate available.
The passive magnetic guides are easy to lay and modify. The tape creates an invisible field that is immune to dirt and unaffected by lighting conditions. It can be hidden under non-ferrous flooring materials such as linoleum, tiles or carpet.
As well as following the guide track, the sensor can also detect the presence of magnetic markers next to the track. These markers, made of the same material as the tape but with an opposite polarity, can be used to signal forks in the path or the presence of a charging station. The sensor can handle two-way forks and can be instructed to follow the left or right track using commands to its digital inputs.
The sensor can be interfaced to a motor controller to create an AGV guidance system using just two components. It can also be linked to a PLC using analogue, PWM, RS-232 or CANbus interfaces. The sensor can also be interfaced to a PC via USB.
A PC utility is provided for configuring the sensor and updating its firmware. The utility also includes a strip chart recorder, and a window that shows the magnetic field seen by the sensor in real time. Users can add custom functions to the sensor using a programming language similar to Basic.
Initially, the sensor is being supplied as an open board module, but an enclosed, water-resistant version will be available in the second quarter of 2013.
A demonstration of the sensor being used to steer an AGV can be seen here, while a presentation of the technology is available here.


During the recently held Money 2020 conference, the Executive Chairman and the Co-founder of the Ripple Company, Chris Larsen, spoke about his experience in the field of entrepreneurship and leadership. He also shared his opinion on several subjects, such as the Internet of Value, regulatory work in the cryptocurrency space and more.
Larsen's approach to the development of new technologies is distinct from what is often witnessed. According to the business leader, any progress taking place under the umbrella of new technology must not go unchecked as it can prove to be a threat on a massive scale to the society.
He also cited Silicon Valley, conveying that the boat has sailed for the tech-hotspot amidst the 'tech-lash' that is going on in the world right now. Furthermore, he believes that Silicon Valley took a hasty approach to building businesses without looking into the consequences and is facing them now.
He also mentioned Ripple for Good, which is a social impact program by the company that aims to provide financial inclusion across the globe. In a Ripple blog, it was stated that STEM [science, technology, engineering, and mathematics], FinTech education and financial literacy are the key focus points for this program to succeed.
He then spoke about XRP, by citing it as an example for solving the problem of global liquidity. He mentioned that digital currencies can keep the world from experiencing another financial collapse. The idea behind XRP is that the cryptocurrency can be used for instant cross-border transactions without possessing a nostro account. However, Larsen feels that this process can face a major fallback if blockchain space sees an over-regulation by the authorities.
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In the Spotlight Partnerships save lives
We hear the remarkable story of how a partnership between a private oncology centre and a government hospital saved lives and proved the value of working together.
The need and solution
The East London CancerCare Oncology Centre planned to replace their linear accelerator. An alternative was needed for their patients to receive radiation therapy from February 2018 to June 2018. Frere Hospital was approached to provide a care management platform for the private patients during this time.
Eighty-four East London CancerCare patients were treated through 1523 treatment encounters at the Frere Hospital Oncology Unit, and were spared having to travel 300km to the nearest private sector oncology unit.
This was done without compromising the radiotherapy care provided to approximately 1520 uninsured patients treated monthly at Frere Hospital.
Successful implementation of this project relied on effective and efficient patient flow, between two independent units in two independent hospital facilities belonging to two different sectors. Quality assurance by both parties was rigorous to ensure a consistent quality of care, appropriate patient safety, without compromising access to specialised resources.
The patients and the community affirmed that the overall patient experience at Frere Hospital was a pleasant surprise.
The results demonstrated that a public sector facility is able to provide excellent quality oncology services in a seamless manner to all patients.
It also affirms that healthcare professionals share an innate desire to care for their patients and, therefore, are driven to find workable solutions to complex problems to deliver that care.
This innovative partnership proves what can be achieved when public and private sectors collaborate with a common purpose to deliver efficient and effective cancer treatment for our citizens.
The bonus was this project generated much-needed revenue for Frere Hospital. It also resulted in further improvement of billing processes at the hospital beyond the project.
Background of Frere Hospital
Frere Hospital is a 900-bedded academic tertiary hospital located, in East London, in the Eastern Cape. It provides specialist services to 44% of the EC population (2,8million people) living in the central region of the Eastern Cape Province. However, for oncology it drains two thirds of the 6,5 million people living in the central and eastern parts of the province.
Following a process of extensive consultation with community stakeholders about the design and delivery of services at Frere Hospital, upgrading of the Frere Hospital critical units, medical wards and oncology units began, in earnest, in 2011. The R203million investment in infrastructure upgrades culminated in the first patients being moved into the modernised oncology facilities in November 2014.
Mapping the way forward
• With the increasing demand for cancer care, the Frere staff would not be able to provide services to any additional patients during normal working hours.
• With respect to treatment planning capability of both partners the following was noted:
a) Frere and Border Oncology (CancerCare) used the same treatment planning system (Xio) and the same record and verify system (Mosaiq).
b) However, because the 3D-planning may be done in two different units, the images would not associate automatically.
c) The versions deployed at the two units were also different.
After this review, the project team agreed that the preferred option was to leverage the capabilities of both partners – Border Oncology team and MSH (CancerCare) would do the CT scanning and 3D-planning part of the process and Frere would provide the radiation therapy component. This would be done after hours from Mondays to Fridays using both Frere LINACs, so as not to compromise the service being provided to the Frere public sector patients.
The standard operating procedures (SOPs) were developed and agreed between the involved parties. It confirmed the roles and responsibilities for each of the processes within the partnership to ensure:
Medical aid authorisation.
Pre-planning and 3D-planning.
Registration of private patients and data transfer to Frere Hospital.
Radiotherapy treatment at Frere.
Contingency measures for medical emergencies and side effect management.
Correct billing of patients.
Challenges encountered
There were two major challenges encountered: administrative burden and ensuring safety of public commuting patients after hoursas they travelled in for care.
The administrative burden came about from the referred patients in the project having to be registered four times. Firstly, as patients of two different facilities. Then, secondly, on the patient record and verification systems. Not all of the information was made available for pre-booking at Frere.
Until Frere received a dedicated registration clerk at the radiotherapy unit, the full-time clerks viewed the additional patients from the project as additional work on an already overloaded system.
Inconsistencies in numbers of patients captured and treated were corrected by the Frere case manager reconciling the Equra Health billing sheets with the Frere Mosaiq information. This extra work made the process more cumbersome.
Patients reliant on public transport were preferentially offered the earlier of the after-hours appointments to mitigate against any potential physical danger to these patients after hours when they travelled in for care
Patients, who were receiving concurrent chemotherapy treatment and weekly radiotherapy, and were admitted for symptom control at St Dominic's, arrangements were made for them to be transported to Frere Hospital via private ambulance.
All parties agree that this case study is evidence of what can be accomplished when we have a common purpose to serve our patients.
There was a display of dogged determination and grit to find workable solutions as logistical and process issues arose during the proposal development and project implementation phases. The critical success factors included:
Effective communication between the two site teams for proper coordination of the various processes involved in the patient journey.
Necessary information for effective clinical decision-making had to be available.
Each team member had to have a clear understanding of the systems and workflows of two units.
Top-class treatment
What started out as a need to provide radiation care to patients for a specified period culminated in 'top-class treatment'. It contributed to changing the perceptions the private patients and their relatives had had of the quality of care provided in a public hospital.
The Border Oncology patients admitted to being initially apprehensive about having to receive treatment at Frere. Some had never been to a public hospital before. However, they were pleasantly surprised by the facilities. Many positive comments were regarding cleanliness, spaciousness and the updated equipment at Frere Oncology department.
Staff members from both the private and public sectors have gleaned a better understanding of the challenges faced in each of these sectors, in delivering efficient and effective cancer treatment. They have acknowledged that they learnt a great deal from each other in terms of treatment technique, workflow and general inter-sector collaboration.
The successful implementation of this project also emphasised the importance of case management in ensuring effective and efficient quality care that optimally deploys all the available resources of both the public and private health sectors.
MEET OUR EXPERT – Dr Rolene Wagner
Dr Rolene Wagner is the CEO of Frere Hospital. Together with her team, she has spearheaded the turnaround strategy at Frere. As a result, the services are measurably more patient-centred: safer with better patient outcomes and of a standard that has improved overall patient satisfaction with the experience of care at Frere.
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In 1904, Edward Joseph LeBreton, a benefactor of the Little Sisters of the Poor, vowed to gift an exact replica of the Lourdes Grotto to St. Anne's Home if the Blessed Mother answered his prayers to spare the life of a Little Sister who had fallen gravely ill. Within days of his fervent prayers, the Little Sister recovered, and within months a Lourdes Grotto became a part of St. Anne's Home. Over the last 114 years, this Grotto has been the site for everything from rosary processions to Easter Sunrise Masses and Easter Egg Hunts to serving as the annual recreation site of the Lourdes Pilgrimage for the Order of Malta.
This May, in honor of our Provincial Superior, Mother Maria Christine's Feast Day, St. Anne's Home held a very special day of pilgrimage to not only our Lourdes Grotto, but also to our contemplative prayer space for Our Lady of Fatima. Under beautifully blue skies with not a trace of fog, over 230 people, including Residents, staff, Jeanne Jugan Associates, Auxiliary members, and children from St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School joined the Little Sisters in prayerful procession from the main chapel, through the halls of our Home to the Fatima Shrine, ending at the Lourdes Grotto for Mass. It was not only the sounds of reflective hymns that struck a powerful presence, but also the vision of communal kindness that was exhibited among participants throughout the day.
Our less mobile residents were tenderly escorted in wheelchairs and walkers, by those more able, through halls and paths allowing all to participate in the pilgrimage fully and equally.
The special day concluded in the same fashion over a shared meal with the serenity of knowing that when it comes to prayer all are on the same page. There is no age, no physical limitation, national origin or religious affiliation, just FAITH.


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Car R Coffins
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Here's the scene today on State Highway 99 near Fresno, California.
More than 100 vehicles, including 18 semitrucks, were involved in this chain reaction pileup that claimed two lives among the dozens who were injured. More in the San Francisco Chronicle. Autumn fog in the Central Valley often leads to spectacularly huge pileups like this one.
Gee you mean drivers don't know to slow down and be more cautious when dangerous conditions are apparent? Whether it's for fog or bicyclists, auto-truck drivers have more excuses…
Gee you mean drivers don't know to slow down and be more cautious when dangerous conditions are apparent? Whether it's for fog or bicyclists, auto-truck drivers have more excuses…Jack
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My car mechanic says, "if you want people to drive safe, get rid of all the airbags and s—, and put a big f—in' spike in the middle of the steering wheel. THEN they'll slow down!"
I really like my car mechanic.
My car mechanic says, "if you want people to drive safe, get rid of all the airbags and s—, and put a big f—in' spike in the middle of the steering wheel. THEN they'll slow down!"I really like my car mechanic.


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UAE leaders condole President Sisi on victims of Port Said bus accident
Published Tuesday, December 31, 2019
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt on the victims of the Port Said bus accident.
A reported 22 people were killed when a bus collided with a truck and overturned on Port Said-Damietta highway on Sunday.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, also sent similar messages to the Egyptian President.


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