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June 2019 >
Another Scottish Piping Pig
Tom Hughes will be well-known to pipers in England, but his move to Dumfries last year has resulted in the count of carvings of pipers in Scotland increasing by 10%
One of the first things I wanted to do when I moved to Dumfries in early 2018 was to find some historic bagpipe connections with the town. I was quickly able to find a couple of references of payments to "pyparis" during James IV's stay in the town in 1504 and a visit of The Wandering Piper in 1830 during his tour of Britain. But most of all I wanted to find a carving of a bagpiper, then after visiting all the medieval ruins in the region, I thought I would be disappointed. Before long though I started working on the Dumfries Stonecarving Project, run by the Dumfries Historic Buildings Trust, to draw awareness to the carved sandstone heritage of the town.
Thanks to the high quality of the sandstone in the area, there were important quarrying and decorative stone carving industries in Dumfries, with the stone exported across the world as well as many fine buildings in the town centre being constructed in this material. We have worked with lots of volunteers, many of them from local camera clubs to record the stone carvings around the town centre. We weren't however expecting much older than the 18th century. Being a border town has meant that Dumfries was burned several times in the late medieval period. Although the town layout still follows the medieval plan, the only structure surviving from that date is the mid-15th century bridge.
But there, among the photographs from one of our first surveys was a bagpiping pig, seemingly medieval, high up above the street level and so missed by pedestrians. Indeed, the significance would likely have been missed by the project were it not for the serendipity of having a bagpipe fanatic on the team. The carving depicts a pig playing a single chanter instrument, with a single drone over its shoulder. It's not as pig-like as it might be, and indeed some people suggested that it could be a cow, but the lack of udder and arrangement of teats definitely resembles a sow rather than cow. Pigs, usually sows, are a fairly common piping motif. This piping pig carving is now a skewput at 66 Queensberry Street, Dumfries; at the time of writing the building is a café called Lugano's. Of course, we started telling people, and at a talk I gave about bagpipe carvings, a gentleman in the audience had a striking look of realisation on his face. He told me he was the brother of the café owner and he could now explain to his sister why so many people were now stopping and looking up at the top of her building!
Based on the style of the carving and comparison with others, it looks likely to be late 14th century, early 15th century. It seems to have been originally an eaves corbel. The sandstone appears to have come from the Castledykes quarry, which was the medieval quarry at the edge of the town. There were few stone buildings in medieval Dumfries; Greyfriars Monastery, which was founded in the 13th century, and a few churches, though none of these were close to the current site of the pig. But the present location of the carving is a late 19th century building across the road from the site of a structure which was known as the New Wark. This was a stone tower with similar appearance to Threave Castle in Galloway. The New Wark was built in the late 14th century as a defensive structure which incorporated a prison and barracks. Much of it was pulled down in 1764 and the rubble was left in a pile in what would become Queensberry Square, so that it could be used as a sort of quarry for the town. The remainder of the building was removed in 1846. Given the dates of this building along with the location, it seems a very likely place for the pig piper to have originated.
The building alongside the current site of the pig piper was formerly a pub called the Foresters Arms, which in the early 20th century was locally known as the pig and bagpipes. The facade of the pub collapsed in the 1920s and so there's a small chance that the carving had been moved there before being rescued again, though it looks like it has been in its current location since that building was constructed, so it could have had the nickname from the carving which was on the neighbour's roofline.
Since this carving has come to attention again, many people have asked why a pig should be playing bagpipes. Of course the bagpipe playing pig at Melrose Abbey is perhaps the best known early depiction of a bagpipe in Scotland, featuring on postcards and fridge magnets as well as a lot of Historic Scotland's publicity so we shouldn't be too surprised. Indeed, when you start looking, (and The Bagpipe Map website is a fantastic help), piping pigs turn out to be surprisingly common across Europe.
After "Are those Northumbrian pipes?", probably the next most common question I get asked when playing in front of the general public is "That's made from a pig's bladder isn't it?". I'm sure many other bagpipers have experienced the same.
It seems there is quite a strong link between pigs and bagpipes in many people's minds, even those who may not have much occasion to think of the instrument and I often wonder why this should be. To give an example, a few years ago I was at a fancy dress barbeque – and although I happily spend many working days in some historic costume or other I still cringe a little at this type of party – and a session was just starting. Someone arrived who happened to be dressed as a giant pink pig and spotting my smallpipes he immediately ran over to me and grabbed the bag wailing, "My brother, what have you done to my brother?!"
We can find other medieval woodcarvings of piping pigs. For example, a pulpit in St Leonard's, Ribbesford, in Worcestershire has a pig playing a double chanter bagpipe which is very similar in design to misericords of piglets dancing to piping sows at Ripon, Richmond and Manchester, though the Ribbesford version is a flatter relief as it was formerly part of the rood screen.
And it's not just in Britain that we find this association. There is an example of Danish bagpiping bacon on a wall painting in Vestervig church as well as Dutch 15th century pewter badges of piping pigs that have been found in Utrecht and Amsterdam and in illuminated manuscript form in the exquisite Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry from early 15th century France.
It's worth remembering that pigs are not the only members of the animal kingdom that play bagpipes in the imaginative work of medieval artists, there are also several examples of piping apes and a couple of asses too, though not so many in number as pigs. Similarly, pigs can be found playing other instruments on occasion, including organs and harps, though they seem to favour the bagpipes most of all.
If we look to other animals and other instruments, there is also quite an association between cats and fiddles. This is most commonly known through a nursery rhyme, but also through misericords and medieval manuscripts, as we find with our pigs and bagpipes. Perhaps here we have a connection with common misconceptions about how these particular instruments are constructed, so whilst people may think the bag is made from a pig's bladder, then they may also believe the fiddle has strings made from cat gut. So the depictions could represent the animals playing the instruments made from parts of themselves, a visual pun.
However, there is perhaps more of a connection to the sound of these instruments when played badly. So we could imagine the scratching of the strings of a fiddle being reminiscent of a cat's night-time wailing, or a bagpipe resembling the squealing of a pig. I could believe that there was once a well-known folk tale or joke that ran along these lines, but that it is lost to us today.
Alfred Hitchcock's oft-quoted joke about bagpipes may be worth repeating to illustrate this particular point. "I understand the inventor of the bagpipes was inspired when he saw a man carrying an indignant, asthmatic pig under his arm. Unfortunately, the man-made sound never equalled the purity of the sound achieved by the pig." But certainly the best example of the joke about a bagpipe-pig connection is the medieval misericord from Lavenham in Suffolk, showing a man playing the double chanter pig pipe.
As to why pigs should be associated with bagpipes, there seem to be many opinions, often contradictory. For example in reading around the subject I have found people suggesting that it is because pigs are most like humans, they are intelligent and jolly and content with their life, whilst elsewhere there are those who say that pigs play bagpipes because they are symbols of greed, lust and idleness and so they should play such a base instrument so commonly linked with devils. I'm sure that fellow bagpipers would agree with the former – the pigs are clever and cheerful. With that in mind, I'm delighted that my nearest bagpipe carving is the piping pig of Dumfries.
Two more piping pigs from Scotland and one from Ireland; clockwise from right:
1 Detail from a possibly 16th-century manuscript of a Dinnseanchas, an Irish topographical history.
2. Melrose Abbey, probably early 15th century (the abbey was rebuilt after a fire in 1385)
3. From The Wode Psalter, c.1590 The original is a colour vignette amongst the notation of a psalm: (image courtesy of Keith Sanger). Possibly the earliest appearance in Scotland of a second drone.


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Who invented field hockey when, where and why?
posted Aug 14, 2017 by Abu Anam
Hockey wasn't invented by on specific person or group. However, it is generally accepted that Scottish settlers were the first to play it in Nova Scotia in the late 1700s. At this time there was mass migration to Canada of people from the Highlands of Scotland who imported many of their traditions, culture and pastimes. Ice Hockey became a Winter version of a game known as Shinty which has been played in the Highlands of Scotland for centuries. There are many similarities, most notably the stick or caman. The word 'puck' is also derived from old Scots, meaning to hit. There is also an unofficial game still played in Canada which is known as Shinny, a name derived from Shinty. There is also a claim that Hockey is a relation of Hurling which started in Ireland as the sport of Hurley.
However, the connections are tenuous as mass emigration to Canada form Ireland did not occur until the mid to late nineteenth century. The equipment also differs considerably. Of course, there are other stories.Some say the MicMac indians played a form of hockey in Nova Scotia when the Europeans arrived. In Windsor, Nova Scotia, there is a school called Kings View Academy. A teacher there supposedly took his students out to the pond behind their school and asked them to make up a sport. The game they played became hockey.Another interesting story says that ice hockey was first played in 1885 by British soldiers stationed in Canada. Guards who were guarding the Parliament building in Canada used to sneak off to a nearby field and play ice hockey. Some say they started by whacking rocks with a stick to stay warm.
Two towns claim that the first game of hockey was played there. The first is Kingston, Ontario, and the second is a small town in New Brunswick, both of which are in Canada. It is generally accepted that the current rules for hockey evolved from students at McGill University in Montreal ("the McGill Rules") in 1875. Around 1920 the NHL was formed by Canada. It grew. Rules evolved. For example in the 1920's you were aloud to pass forward.
answer Aug 16, 2017 by Vijay
Who said "Hockey is now more about power than skill" and why?
Who invented the first curved hockey stick?
Who won the most of the first ten tournaments called the Women's Hockey World Cup (the field hockey World Cup........
Who won the most of the first ten tournaments called the Women's Hockey World Cup (the field hockey World Cup competition for women), which was inaugurated in 1974?
Why was the Ice Hockey World Championship at Chamonix in 1930 moved mid-championship to Vienna and Berlin?
What is penalty in hockey and when a penalty occurs?

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I Pierce Feehan of Saint John's in the Island of Newfoundland Planter declare this to be my last will and testament. I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Bridget all my real and personal estate of which I may die possessed or entitled to to hold to her and her heirs executors administrators and assigns for ever, subject to the condition that my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses shall in the first place be paid out of my said estate and I appoint Henry Renouf of Saint John's and my beloved wife Bridget executor and executrix and trustees of this my last will and I hereby revoke and make void all former wills and declare these presents to be and contain my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said testator Pierce Feehan have to this my last will set my hand and seal this sixth day of May Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and sixty nine, 1869.


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The Truth About Shawn Johnson's COVID-19 Diagnosis During Her Pregnancy
By Hayley Peppin/Feb. 1, 2021 1:35 pm EST
Shawn Johnson confirmed on Jan. 31, 2021, via her Instagram Stories that she has COVID-19, admitting her diagnosis "scares" her. Not only is Johnson pregnant with her second child — but she also has long-term asthma. The retired gymnast explained in a lengthy note (via People) that her "body is exhausted," having spent the past two weeks caring for her 15-month-old daughter Drew, who had recently contracted RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). Johnson then admitted, "Not going to lie.... I'm nervous knowing I'm positive."
In a list, Johnson elaborated on her coronavirus concerns."1: I don't want to get my family sick. 2: I have asthma and have had it my entire life so this scares me a little extra," she stated. "3: had a very close family member fight for his life last month while battling Covid so it's a serious topic of concern/hits home in our household." Johnson didn't provide additional details on her relative's condition.
To find out more about Johnson's symptoms and how her husband, Andrew East, reacted to the diagnosis, keep reading.
Shawn Johnson's husband asks for prayers
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Following Johnson's diagnosis reveal, her footballer husband Andrew East also took to Instagram and asked fans to pray for her and their "little bean." He wrote, "Pray for her health and the health of the little bean and for everyone else struggling with sickness or illness" (via Page Six). The concern is understandable because before the couple's daughter Drew arrived in October 2019, Johnson had a miscarriage. East and Johnson documented the experience in an emotional YouTube video, including when the doctor informed Johnson she had miscarried. "I've cried enough today, I don't need to cry anymore," the former Dancing With the Stars contestant said about the ordeal.
So far, Johnson said she is experiencing a "cough, terrible sore throat and headache" (via People). She also joked about being tired, saying, "Fatigue for sure but... that's pregnant haha." Johnson said she doesn't want to be pitied and ended her note with a few words of caution: "Just a reminder to take care of yourself. Drink an extra water tonight and wash your hands."
Of course, many fans have sent Johnson well wishes during this tough time. Get well soon!


Sunny. Warmer. High 76F. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph..
Rae Ann Gummer Kelsch passed away on Oct. 30, 2018, at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans, La. She was stricken by a fast-moving bacteria that tragically caused her organs to shut down and finally, her heart to stop. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at GracePoint Church. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Mandan Union Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bismarck Funeral Home.
Rae Ann was born to Gordon and Shirley (Brown) Gummer in Mayville on Nov. 16, 1959. She was raised in the town of Mayville, as well as on her grandparents' farms, where at the age of 12 she was counted on to make full course meals for all of the men in the field, as well as to help drive truck, tractor and combine. This responsibility became a theme in Rae Ann's life. She was able to do anything she put her mind to, would do it well, and without question or complaint. In high school, in addition to being an excellent student, Rae Ann was involved in choir, band, cheer leading and, not surprising to those who know her, speech and debate. Rae Ann attended the University of North Dakota and received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration.
It was in Grand Forks that she met and fell in love with the love of her life, Thomas Kelsch. After three and a half months they were engaged and then married on Sept. 25, 1982. Rae Ann and Tom moved to Mandan where they raised three wonderful children: Zachary, Alexander and Cassandra.
Rae Ann started work in sales at Target, quickly moving up to department manager. However, because of her love of Mandan and North Dakota, as well as Tom's legal career, she turned down the opportunity to manage her own store out of state. In 1990, after taking a few years off for her family and with children aged five, three and one, Rae Ann ran for the North Dakota Legislature and beat an incumbent. In the legislature, Rae Ann quickly became the Vice Chair of Judiciary and in her third session was appointed and served as the Chair of the House Education Committee from 1995 to 2012. Rae Ann served her community and state, particularly the students, teachers, and schools and was instrumental in getting groundbreaking education funding and equity legislation passed as well as increasing teachers' salaries.
After her children were all in school, Rae Ann went to work for the wireless industry, initially in sales, moving up to regional manager, then to governmental relations manager for the region. After losing a bid for re-election in 2012, Rae Ann started a successful government affairs company which she operated until her untimely death. Rae Ann received numerous accolades for her hard work. Some of note are: Legislative Service Award; Frank Newman Award for Innovation in Education; "Friend of the Child" Children's Caucus Award for Legislature; Greater North Dakota Association Community Leadership Award; and Five Outstanding Young North Dakotan Award.
Rae Ann has been very active in serving her community. At the time of her death, she was the Board President of Ruth Meier's Hospitality House, served on the boards of Heartview, Morton County Housing Authority, Dakota Children's Advocacy Center and Mandan Kiwanis. Rae Ann previously served as the HIT Inc. Board President and Director of Aid Inc. and Mandan Hospital. Rae Ann has been an elder, deacon, and Sunday School teacher at the First Presbyterian Church of Mandan and served as lay minister to Glencoe and Wilton Presbyterian Churches with Tom.
Even while succeeding in her professional life, Rae Ann's family remained her one true love and number one priority. She was a pillar of strength that her family relied upon greatly. She fiercely supported every aspect of their lives and was a champion for all of their achievements. Rae Ann has left a large hole in our hearts and in this world. She will be missed.
Rae Ann is survived by her husband, Tom; her children, Zachary (Jenna), Grand Forks, Alexander (Ashley), Mandan and Cassandra Weidman (Jason), Columbus, Ohio; and her granddaughters, Arya, Maielle and Torah, who lovingly called her Gigi. Rae Ann is also survived by her mother, Shirley; brother-in-law, Steve Kelsch (Anne); sister-in-law, Jean Bingert (Chuck); nieces and nephews, Rachelle Fettig (Shawn), Aaron Gummer (Emily), Kyle Bingert, Matthew Bingert (Samantha), Danielle Bingert, and Sarah Kelsch and great-niece Marnie Fettig.
Rae Ann was preceded in death by her dad, Gordon, her brother, Gary, father-in-law, Bill, sister-in-law, Mary, and grandparents Goodman and Della Gummer, Kenneth and Aagot Brown, CF and Mary Kelsch, and Buzz and Jean Wise.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Ruth Meier's Hospitality House or Dakota Children's Advocacy Center.
Go to www.bismarckfuneralhome to sign the online guest book or to send a message of condolence to the family.


…Also known as "Poppy Day" is a memorial day, marking the end of the First World War and in remembrance of all armed forces who have died in the line of duty (then and since). Remembrance Day is often observed at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month (11am on the 11th of November).
Given this day (and most of the month) is often represented with a poppy; I have chosen to mark today with an appropriately fitting piece from one of my all-time favourite designers, the late and amazing; Oscar De La Renta!
Taking it back to De La Renta's Spring/Summer collection in 2007, I couldn't go wrong with marking today at 11:00 (along with a minute silence) with this fashion tribute. Originally designed to remember the lives lost and those affected by 9/11, this tennis inspired dress is one of many pieces from De La Renta's S/S 07 collection; and one to which Ms Anna Wintour loved.
Whilst he may have been talking about the American people and victims of the World Trade Centre tragedy, the imagery of the poppy is used to remember all lives lost in war and terrorism. 8 years on, Mr. De La Renta has also left this world.
R.I.P. to him and all those who have died for their country.
Still in love with these looks from Emilio Pucci's RTW SS13 collection.
Inspired by Asian fusion; Vietnam in particular; Pucci played around a lot with transparencies, to complete this gorgeous collection.


Adjusted the project plan (for the placement year) to set more realistic goals and achievable project milestones, based upon my measured and projected progress, as well as feedback from my peers and industry professionals.
Met with game programmers, artists and sound designers from the north-east to the north-west of England, discussing collaboration on game projects.
Joined the VR North East meetup group, to connect with enthusiasts in the area.
Sought advice from Frankie Cavanaugh, a lecturer who runs Somniator Games, a VR games business.
Pro-actively approached more local games industry businesses to offer my services, e.g. Nosebleed Interactive, Hammerhead VR, CCP Games, etc.
Attended a meeting with an advisor at the Business & IP Centre, Newcastle, who gave advice on the relevance and requirements for trademarks and copyright.
Pro-actively arranged and attended an interview with James from Northumbria University's Virtual Reality & Visualisation Group, seeking potential work on the Virtual Newcastle Gateshead joint venture and other local projects.
Visited VRGTO Labs and contacted the manager, Carri Cunliffe about joining their cluster as a resident, to allow me to use their co-working space, which would embed me with leading VR developers and hardware manufacturers.
Further improved my website to include interactive 3D models and more detailed explanations/examples of my skills, making it easier for clients to parse.
Attended the VRTGO Meet the AR/VR Experts day and wrote a blog entry about my experience, to increase my professional engagement.
Contacted Doug Wolff, Partner Technology Manager at Epic Games, registering my interest in contract opportunities and potentially acquiring developer hardware through their partnership program.
Compiled and analysed a list of companies, how they're using VR and the benefit to them of doing so.
Explored a potential pivot using lean and agile thinking and the business model canvas, with a view to providing in-store sales support to retailers who are selling VR equipment to consumers.
Gained a prospective client in my former employer, Grainger Games, who are interested in letting a trial run be conducted in one of their flagship stores.


I first met Mary Colburn about five years ago when I started taking a yoga class near my house (that) she was teaching. It only took one class to turn me into a fan. When I told my sister about it and dropped Mary's name, my sister, hand on hip, informed me that Mary was also a rockstar aesthetician in RI. Well, I'd had no idea...One thing I do know is that Mary reminds me a whole lot of actress and Oscar winner Julianne Moore. To find out even more (Get it? Moore and more.) about her 'fabulous RI life', read on.
Thai Orchid in Cranston - They have the best Pad Thai. I order it with shrimp. My favorite. I love this place! Small, intimate and family owned. Lovely people. Great food. BYOB.
Sonia's Near East Market & Deli - Sonia's has delicious sandwiches. Turkey w/ pesto mayo is fav. Their hummus is to die for.
Macera's Italian Restaurant - Macera's calamari is THE best.
Scales & Shells in Newport - Order the Little Necks Roberto and the Lobster Fra Diavolo for two. Love this place in the Summer.
Matunuck Oyster Bar - I've had excellent swordfish there. And the oysters are incomparable. Straight from their oyster farm.
All my bedding is from Home Goods...Latest find? Cynthia Rowley queen sz micro fiber sheets for $30! And my Boston Terrier loves every toy I get her from Marshalls & TJ's.
Always finding great stuff at Ulta and Sephora...I use Bare Minerals foundation and it's available at both places.
Consignment shopping has always been one of my favorite things. Love all the great buys...For instance, the dress I'm wearing to my nephew's wedding next weekend is from Into The Wardrobe in Providence. I found it years ago. It's a timeless classic: a long, black rayon, off the shoulder gown by 'Six Fourteen' (Not even sure if this designer is still around?).
Be healthy and happy as you age... It will show in your face.
Using cosmeceutical products will rejuvenate aging skin.
Use sunscreen and avoid over exposure to sunlight.
SkinMedica - Love the Daily Physical Defense spf 30.
Neocutis - Their eye balm is phenomenal.
Revision Skincare - Their Vitamin C lotion 30% is everything!
I've been practicing yoga for 20yrs. Yoga is my saving grace, my lifesaver sanity keeper, and safe space...I've been a yoga teacher for almost 5yrs. I'm currently teaching a class at Lineham School in EWG on Monday nights 7pm.
Photo Credits: All photos courtesy of Mary Colburn, except for the Thai Orchid menu, Scales & Shells frontage, the envelopes and the skincare products. Those are all courtesy of Google Images and Yelp.


The theme of the 2016 Summer Reading Program was WILD! I had a lot of fun coordinating the program for the children this summer. There was a total of 74 children registered between the Swan River and Benito programs, along with many drop-ins. Some of the activities we did during the program included growing plants, tide bottles, bubble wands, jungle books, paper plate fish, and many others. The children seemed to enjoy the selected activities. Crafts were not the only activities done within the program. We also had two different workers from Prairie Mountain Health come in and do a Sun Sense Presentation. These presentations were done in both the Swan River and Benito libraries. The presentation reminded the children about the dangers of the sun, and taught them some important ways on how to stay protected. For the final day of the program the children got to finish off with a cupcake decorating party, which they seemed to enjoy!
The children also got to fill out reading logs, these reading logs promoted them to read. After each reading log was filled, they got to pick a prize. This helped keep the children engaged in reading over the summer.
The summer reading program being offered in both Swan River and Benito gives the children in both communities a chance to attend a fun program that is helping promote good reading habits for the future. This program is also great for children who aren't going away on summer holidays and are looking for something fun to do around the community. It helps the children connect with other children their age around the community outside of school. Overall the reading program gives these children a chance to stay active with learning and reading throughout the summer months.
Thank you to everyone in the community who donated to the 2016 Summer Reading Program! All donations are appreciated and help make the program a success.


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The Fight Against the IS
Frederic Wehrey
Summary: Empowering local partners on the ground is going to be a long-term challenge.
Speaking on BBC World, Carnegie's Frederic Wehrey discussed U.S. President Barack Obama's recent meeting with the defense ministers of the more than twenty countries taking part in the coalition against the Islamic State. While the members of the coalitions have their own interests and in some cases use their participation as leverage, Wehrey said the purpose of the meeting is to forge a common strategy and vision behind the anti-IS campaign.
He argued that the situation on the ground is going to be a long-term challenge of empowering local partners. American officials are focused on the Iraqi theater of operations because it is the most alarming in terms of the advances by the IS. "There is a partner there that can be worked with," Wehrey argued, "they're trying to shore up the Iraqi security forces, they're trying to advise them, equip them, they're trying to co-opt the Sunni tribes so that's really where the focus has to be in terms of stopping this advance."
This interview was originally published on BBC World.
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The living room has a separate yet integrated kitchen area. The central part of the apartment is dominated by a black, shiny, separating slab of polished MDF concealing one of the two bathrooms, dining room furniture, aquarium and wine cooling unit. The concept of the apartment is based on a contrast of black with various shades of grey and warm whites. The entire space is completed by furniture and the floor the color of North American hickory walnut available both in a matte or polished finish. The TV wall is finished with slabs of raw travertine. In the entertainment center cabinet made entirely out of black granite a bio fireplace was incorporated – the light of the flames twinkle in the evenings reflected on the stone wall emphasizing its natural enchanting charm. The finish of the bathrooms was created out of wall cover of tinted glass. In one of the bathrooms is a large, two-person shower cabin with two shower fixtures. One of the walls in the hallway leading to the two rooms designated for children is adorned with an impressive family photo gallery. The children's rooms have strong accents of large format wall graphic art. The master bedroom is located in the most intimate part of the apartment with its own, spacious walk-in closet. The walls of the bedroom are finished with upholstered panels improving the acoustics of the room and adding to it a touch of coziness. Most of the furniture were individually designed by HOLA DESIGN for the needs of the realization of the above project's interior. The entire project was completed by contractors working with the HOLA DESIGN studio.


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Consumption of onion juice modulates oxidative stress and attenuates the risk of bone disorders in middle-aged and post-menopausal healthy subjects.
Osteoporosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that is characterized by the loss of bone mineral density (BMD). The current study was undertaken to evaluate the impact of onion juice intake on the bone mineral density (BMD) and bone loss in corroboration with antioxidant effects in human (in vivo) as well as inhibitory effects on the differentiation of osteoclasts in the cell line (in vitro). For in vitro studies, the RAW 264.7 (osteoclast progenitor) cells were used to examine the anti-osteoclastogenic effect of onion. In the case of in vivo studies, twenty-four subjects were divided into two groups and advised to intake 100 mL of onion juice or placebo for 8 weeks. Anthropometric measurements and blood samples were collected at the initial, 2(nd), 6(th), 8(th) and 10(th) week. The result of in vitro studies indicated that onion extract would effectively inhibit the osteoclastogenesis and its differentiation. Significant changes in the levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), free radicals, total antioxidant capacity (TEAC) and various antioxidants were observed in onion administered subjects. The BMD of three postmenopausal women was also found to be mildly improved on supplementation with onion juice. Onion juice consumption showed a positive modulatory effect on the bone loss and BMD by improving antioxidant activities and thus can be recommended for treating various bone-related disorders, especially osteoporosis.


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Das erste 100-km-Rennen im Bahnradsport der Männer in der olympischen Geschichte bei den Olympischen Spielen 1896 in Athen fand am 8. April 1896 statt. Insgesamt mussten im Velodrom Neo Faliro 300 Runden absolviert werden. Von den zehn gestarteten Fahrern erreichten nur zwei das Ziel.

Während des Rennens ging das Fahrrad des Griechen Georgios Kolettis zu Bruch, der Franzose Léon Flameng blieb stehen und wartete darauf, dass das Fahrrad von Kolettis repariert wurde, bis er das Rennen fortsetzte. Flameng stürzte im weiteren Verlauf, überquerte aber trotzdem mit der französischen Flagge, die er sich um sein Bein gewickelt hatte, als Erster die Ziellinie. Kolettis, der zu diesem Zeitpunkt 289 Runden absolviert hatte erhielt die Bronzemedaille für den Zweitplatzierten.

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PHOENIX — When it comes to driving dangers, Arizona ranks at the top of a couple of lists according to a new nationwide study.
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The other part of the study where Arizona hit the top 10 list was for aggressive drivers. Arizona took the 10th spot.
To help make Arizona roads safer, a number of state lawmakers and agencies are coming together. They're proposing tougher cell phone regulations behind the wheel.
State Representative John Kavanagh introduced a bill Tuesday, which would ban texting while driving in Arizona.
Republican state Sen. Kate Brophy McGee says she's teaming with Democratic State Sen. Lisa Otondo to finally push forward a hands-free law.
Sen. McGee says she hopes to have their hands-free bill launched by Jan. 23, 2019.


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Thursday 21st October 1965: League Cup Final Preview #3
Injuries?
George McLean won't make final – Courtesy Daily Record
'No problems' seemed to be the news coming out of Parkhead that day and in his chats to the press, Jock Stein seemed to be quite happy with this squad's progress, although his comments were fairly brief.
On the other hand, one star from Ibrox had a headline all to himself in the papers ;-
McLean is Losing Battle for Fitness
'Despite a slight improvement in his ankle injury, George McLean has still not been able to kick a ball in training'.
'Big Dandy' was a fine player and would be much missed by his team if he didn't make it. He was also one noisy personality but I doubted if that aspect of his character would be on display. Ankle injuries are a pest at the best of times; to pick up one just before a major final would have been really depressing.
The Old Man
Ronnie Simpson – Courtesy Daily Record
George McLean – wont make the final – Courtesy Daily Record
Ronnie Simpson was our oldest player by some considerable distance and he became the focus of attention for the press around that time, with two separate headlines fronting stories about his career ;-
Celt Who was 'Write-Off'
Simpson Aims to End 20-Year Wait
Now, it is truly amazing what a twist the press can bring to what is quite a normal story. The 'write-off' part refers to the moment in Ronnie's career when he left Newcastle ( at the age of 30) and returned home to Scotland, having signed for Hibs, one of Scotland's top sides.
And the '20-year Wait' refers to the fact, having signed for Queen's Park in 1945, then Third Lanark in 1950, Newcastle United in 1951, Hibs in 1960 and Celtic in 1964, Ronnie had never collected a Cup Winner's medal of any type in Scotland, even though he had picked up 2 FA Cup winner's gongs with Newcastle in 1952 and 1955.
Anyway, reading between the lines, Ronnie was apparently really looking forward to the big match on Saturday.
Matches Results
Italy 7 Honved (Hungary) 2
England 2 Austria 3
Away from football, there was one wonderful story, naturally about the workings of Glasgow;-
Council Boobs over Gers' Club
'Ibrox fans have been searching for ground to build a super club for 2,000 members. The R.C. church authorities have also been looking for a site on which to build a new chapel, St Leo the Great.
Both found suitable sites – right OPPOSITE each other in quiet residential Beech Avenue, near Ibrox stadium.
That was one of the reasons a corporation sub-committee recommended yesterday by 9 votes to 2 to refuse permission for the supporters club's proposals.


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Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1997 Oct 29;239(3):840-4.
Hypoxia and hypoxia/reoxygenation activate p65PAK, p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), and stress-activated protein kinase (SAPK) in cultured rat cardiac myocytes.
Seko Y1, Takahashi N, Tobe K, Kadowaki T, Yazaki Y.
Third Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Japan.
We previously reported that both hypoxia and hypoxia followed by reoxygenation (hypoxia/reoxygenation) rapidly activate Src family tyrosine kinases and p21ras in cultured rat cardiac myocytes. This was followed by the sequential activation of mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase (MAPKKK) activity of Raf-1, MAP kinase kinase (MAPKK), MAPKs (p44mapk and p42mapk, also called extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase [ERK]1 and ERK2, respectively), and S6 kinase (p90rsk). In this study, we demonstrated that both hypoxia and hypoxia/reoxygenation caused rapid activation of stress-activated MAPK signaling cascades involving p65PAK, p38MAPK, and SAPK. These stimuli also caused phosphorylation of activating transcription factor (ATF)-2. Because p65PAK is known to be upstream of p38MAPK and also be a target of p21rac-1, which belongs to the rho subfamily of p21ras-related small GTP-binding proteins, these results strongly suggested that two different stress-activated MAPK pathways distinct from the classical MAPK pathway were activated in response to hypoxia and hypoxia/reoxygenation in cardiac myocytes.
10.1006/bbrc.1997.7570
Activating Transcription Factor 2
Calcium-Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinases/metabolism*
Cell Hypoxia
Cyclic AMP Response Element-Binding Protein/metabolism
Enzyme Activation
Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases*
Myocardium/cytology
Myocardium/enzymology*
Oxidation-Reduction
Protein-Serine-Threonine Kinases/metabolism*
Transcription Factors/metabolism
p21-Activated Kinases
p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases
Atf2 protein, rat
Cyclic AMP Response Element-Binding Protein
Protein-Serine-Threonine Kinases
Calcium-Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinases
Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases
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Professor Meharg, lead author of the study and Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences at Queen's, said: "This research has shown direct evidence that babies are exposed to illegal levels of arsenic despite the EU regulation to specifically address this health challenge. Babies are particularly vulnerable to the damaging effects of arsenic that can prevent the healthy development of a baby's growth, IQ and immune system to name but a few."
Rice has, typically, ten times more inorganic arsenic than other foods and chronic exposure can cause a range of health problems including developmental problems, heart disease, diabetes and nervous system damage.
As babies are rapidly growing they are at a sensitive stage of development and are known to be more susceptible to the damaging effects of arsenic, which can inhibit their development and cause long-term health problems. Babies and young children under the age of five also eat around three times more food on a body weight basis than adults, which means that, relatively, they have three times greater exposures to inorganic arsenic from the same food item.
The research findings, published in the PLOS ONE journal today, compared the level of arsenic in urine samples among infants who were breast-fed or formula-fed before and after weaning. A higher concentration of arsenic was found in formula-fed infants, particularly among those who were fed non-dairy formulas which includes rice-fortified formulas favoured for infants with dietary requirements such as wheat or dairy intolerance. The weaning process further increased infants' exposure to arsenic, with babies five times more exposed to arsenic after the weaning process, highlighting the clear link between rice-based baby products and exposure to arsenic.
In this new study, researchers at Queen's also compared baby food products containing rice before and after the law was passed and discovered that higher levels of arsenic were in fact found in the products since the new regulations were implemented. Nearly 75 per cent of the rice-based products specifically marketed for infants and young children contained more than the standard level of arsenic stipulated by the EU law.
Rice and rice-based products are a popular choice for parents, widely used during weaning, and to feed young children, due to its availability, nutritional value and relatively low allergic potential.
Professor Meharg explained: "Products such as rice-cakes and rice cereals are common in babies' diets. This study found that almost three-quarters of baby crackers, specifically marketed for children exceeded the maximum amount of arsenic."
Previous research led by Professor Meharg highlighted how a simple process of percolating rice could remove up to 85 per cent of arsenic. Professor Meharg adds: "Simple measures can be taken to dramatically reduce the arsenic in these products so there is no excuse for manufacturers to be selling baby food products with such harmful levels of this carcinogenic substance.
"Manufacturers should be held accountable for selling products that are not meeting the required EU standard. Companies should publish the levels of arsenic in their products to prevent those with illegal amounts from being sold. This will enable consumers to make an informed decision, aware of any risks associated before consuming products containing arsenic."


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EDELWEISS ist ein Experiment, mit dem versucht wird, neuartige Teilchen nachzuweisen, so genannte WIMPs, aus denen die von den Astronomen postulierte Dunkle Materie bestehen soll. Es ist Bestandteil des Laboratoire Souterrain de Modane an der Grenze zwischen Frankreich und Italien.

Das Experiment soll die Zusammenstöße solcher Teilchen mit Atomkernen messen; durch solche Zusammenstöße heizt sich die Probe (hochreines Germanium in zehn Proben von je 400 g in EDELWEISS II) um einige Millionstel Kelvin auf, und diese Aufheizung wird mit hochempfindlichen Thermometern gemessen. Die Probe selbst ist bis auf 20 Millikelvin über dem absoluten Nullpunkt abgekühlt. Zur Abschirmung vor kosmischer Strahlung ist das Experiment in einem Untergrundlaboratorium untergebracht. EDELWEISS ist ein Akronym für "Experience pour DEtecter Les Wimps En Site Souterrain", übersetzt: Experiment für den Nachweis von WIMPs an einem unterirdischen Ort.

2011 berichtete die Kollaboration über die Ergebnisse von rund 14 Monaten ununterbrochenem Durchlauf des Experiments – es wurden vier Ereignisse als Kandidaten für Wechselwirkung mit WIMPs registriert bei erwartetem Untergrund von 3 Ereignissen, was der Kollaboration als Grundlage der Abschätzung oberer Schranken für den Wirkungsquerschnitt von WIMPs mit gewöhnlicher Materie diente.

Sprecher der Kollaboration ist Gilles Gerbier (CEA/Saclay).

Weitere große Experimente zur Suche nach Dunkler Materie in den 2000er Jahren waren das SuperCDMS Experiment in Minnesota und das Xenon100 Experiment im Gran-Sasso-Untergrundlabor.

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World Expo 2020 Apr 19, 2017
How Dubai Expo 2020 is attracting the world's biggest firms
The global event is generating huge interest among the international business community
With preparations for Expo 2020 Dubai well underway, the true long-term impact of the event is starting to become apparent.
A few months back, the organising bureau unveiled plans for its Sustainability Pavilion, part of Expo's strategy to promote a "greener and cleaner future", which it hopes will provide inspiration for a new generation of "guardians of the earth's welfare".
The structure will take a substantial amount of its energy and water needs from the sun and atmosphere, one of the world's first large-scale applications of such technology. It will be a tangible testament to the focus and progress made in the field of sustainability in the UAE, and at the same time, showcase global best practices.
Expo has recruited a world-class team of architects, designers and experts from the fields of ecology and technology to design the Sustainability Pavilion, which is expected to attract some 30,000 visitors daily. When the event concludes in April 2021, the venue will transform into a permanent science 'Exploratorium'.
It is just one example of how Expo is slowly but surely putting together the pieces of an intricate puzzle that when completed, will reveal a blueprint for economic sustainability.
In the latest show of support for Expo's legacy strategy, Siemens AG, one of the world's largest high-tech manufacturing firms, revealed plans to establish its global logistics headquarters at the Expo 2020 site.
The German company will locate some of its key businesses at the 4.38-square-kilometre site in Dubai South to capitalise on the industrial and logistics developments in the emirate.
This will ensure the Expo site fulfils its brief as a destination for businesses, residents and tourists alike after the event closes.
Expo management anticipates that more world-class companies will follow Siemens' example, bringing new jobs and business to the developing area in Dubai South.
Siemens will leverage existing infrastructure including the Expo's permanent buildings as it makes a new home for its global logistics headquarters.
The new HQ will house Siemens' airports, cargo infrastructure and ports teams. All levels of value addition will be represented in Dubai including global management and strategy, research and development, innovation, software development, sales, assembly, and production.
Expo organisers have also named Siemens a Premier Partner for Intelligent Infrastructure and Operations, providing a wide range of innovative solutions, technologies and products to help plan, build and operate an exceptional Expo that will continue to make a meaningful impact well beyond its closure.
Under the partnership, Siemens will also provide smart solutions for Expo 2020 technical and site operations and implement Mind Sphere, an open operating system for The Internet of Things.
Mind Sphere will initially be utilised for optimising energy management and building management across the site. Mind Sphere will enable Expo organisers, Siemens and other partners, small and medium enterprises and universities in the wider Expo ecosystem to make best use of data received.
Inspired by Dubai's Vision 2021 and the Expo themes, the two parties will also promote the use of Mind Sphere outside Expo as well as for the 200-plus participants of Expo 2020 Dubai.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee, says Siemens' decision to set up its global logistics headquarters at the site after 2021 represented a major milestone in Expo's journey.
"It's a vote of confidence for the strong viable legacy plan for the Expo 2020 site and confirms the global role Dubai plays as an international hub for business and the logistics, aviation and maritime industries," he says.
Siemens has a long history in Expo partnerships according to its CEO, Joe Kaeser.
"Through this collaboration, we look forward to supporting Dubai's sustainable development goals with our innovative solutions, helping bring the emirate closer to its ambition of becoming one of the world's smartest cities," he says.
The company's managing board member and chief technology officer, Roland Busch, says the move to Dubai will bring Siemens close to its key customers and markets.
"The Expo site will be a perfect match, featuring state-of-the-art facilities, infrastructure and technology, coupled with enviable transport connections," he adds.
Siemens employs around 351,000 people worldwide and in 2016, generated revenues of around EUR 80 billion (US$84.8 billion) last year.
The company was ranked 51st in the Forbes 2000 world's biggest public companies list of 2016 and 71st on last year's Fortune Global 500 list of companies with the biggest revenues.
The Expo site is located near Dubai's thriving Al Maktoum International Airport, which will be expanded by 2025 to become the busiest in the world with some 220 million passengers envisioned annually.
It is only an hour's drive from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi international airports and is well connected by road and metro links.
Siemens' corporate headquarters are based in Munich and Berlin. The company has operations in around 190 countries with 285 production and manufacturing facilities.
Several businesses within Siemens support many of Expo 2020 Dubai's key themes of sustainability, mobility and opportunity. Its portfolio focuses on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalisation, making it one of the world's largest producers of energy-efficient technologies.
Its projects in the Middle East feature sustainable power generation, energy-efficient mobility solutions, industrial automation and smart building technologies, among others.
Siemens joins DP World, Emirates, Etisalat and SAP as an Expo 2020 Dubai Premier Partner. Further important commercial partnerships are expected to be announced by Expo in the coming months.
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Q: How to build the request for a long poll url for box.com I'm writing a python script that follows the instructions here (https://developers.box.com/using-long-polling-to-monitor-events/) and have run into a snag.  I can get the next starting point, but can't seem to get the long poll url.
I am GETting this url (https://api.box.com/2.0/events -X OPTIONS) and I'm using the appropriate authentication header, of course.  Based on the instructions, I am looking for the long polling url in the ['entries']['url'] section of the json response to my request.
What I am getting, though, is this:  json response:
{'code': 'not_found',
 'status': 404,
 'request_id': '2064100451fad3cd2cc24',
 'type': 'error',
 'message': 'Not Found'}

Either I'm not building my url correctly by tacking -X OPTIONS on the end, or something is wrong with the instructions.  I'm kinda betting on me not reading the instructions correctly, so any clues would be really appreciated.

A: I found the answer by Reading The Fine Manual.  I interpreted box.com's instructions to indicate I needed to tack "OPTIONS" on the end of the url I sent to them, when what I really needed to do was use the "OPTIONS" http verb.
While CURL wants you to put your HTTP verb at the end of the command line, Python builds a URL in the traditional way.  So, if you need to tell box.com you want to use the options verb, you build your url to use options where you would normally use get, put, post, etc.

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"Pray" was one of the biggest singles from Sam Smith's last project. This remix features substantial rhyming from Logic, whose "peace, love, and positivity" brand works perfectly with the vibe of the song. This is a collaboration we didn't know we wanted.


The world's best riders took to Big Bay, Cape Town, South Africa these past two weeks, waiting for perfect wind and wave conditions to compete for a shot at being crowned RedBull's King of the Air, 2017. The emphasis of the competition is going huge in head to head heats.
Fans came out to show their support for Lasse 'Sky' Walker of the Netherlands who last year at the same event unfortunately suffered an epic crash in the last seconds of his heat. After performing a spectacularly huge mega loop, Lasse was slammed into the water and had to be removed by emergency personal.
Fully recovered for 2017 lasse won his first heat against Graham Howes and Williem Van De Meij, however would lose to Aaron Hadlow in the fifth round. Hadlow would go on to second overall.


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Gender and the World Press Photo 2018 Award Finalists
The fact World Press Photo has shifted to an "Academy Awards" style process this year has produced a curious result. I am no longer interested in who (or, which man) will win the photo Oscar for picture of the year. The singular highlight on the six finalists, however, has become far more interesting. Freeing us from reflecting on the selection and meaning of a singular image, the collection above encourages us to consider the dynamics of an entire edit. It's a mirror reflecting the tastes and preferences of the contest and a proxy for the photojournalism field itself.
Given the kaleidoscopic options for analysis, however, I'm mostly interested in one particular angle. For half a year now, catalyzed by the outing of Harvey Weinstein last October, the western world has been gripped by a fever. In this stretch of time, gender has become a critical lens. As the premier photo contest in the world, the WPP process and the WPP selections–like every set of creative awards this year–become an unavoidable manifestation of that.
The cultural moment was surely not lost on the organization. Gender, racial, geographic and class inequality was a heightened concern before the current storm. In good conscience, WPP invested a lot of effort this year encouraging women across continents to enter the contest. The judging panels also aimed for balance. Still, the fact remains that the number of women entrants (18%) showed only a slight increase from the year before. Even more disheartening is the fact that only 5 of the 51 category nominees that the panels selected were women, and, of course, no woman photographer is included among the top prize finalists above.
Clearly though, the problem is deeper and more systemic. You needn't look further than this set of images to appreciate that. (Note: all the photos, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, are linked to here, and in the credits below.)
It's a bleak preoccupation with war, misery, subjugation and terror. More specifically, the photos confine themselves to the instrumentality of oppression and persecution. The photos feel impersonal and fatalistic. There is not one gaze offered in five of the six images (or six out of six, reasonably assuming the woman bleeding out is in shock, or worse). There is not one photo that begins a dialogue, that poses a question, that does anything other than hit us upside the head. In my mind at least, a great news photograph, even an abject one, should elicit tension, ambiguity, curiosity, some range beyond pity. Temple of horror fine, it should still allow you to enter somewhere.
It's nihilism across the board. It's not masculine by definition, of course, but a blunt and muscular conception wins out.
Further concerning to me is the way women are depicted across the grouping—if they are depicted at all. What I have to ask is, in the current cultural moment, in the atmosphere of #MeToo, at the same time the rest of culture and art has become so awake and every other award lineup is being so scrutinized, how do we reconcile this edit? Only three of the six photos discernibly feature women. Of the three, two are notable for victimization and the third for destitution. The woman in the burka was kidnapped by Boko Haram, strapped with explosives, and ordered to blow herself up in a crowded area. She managed to escape, but at what emotional cost? In the anonymity and ambiguity of the photo (knowing only this much from the caption), she is valorized for her victimization as much or more than her resourcefulness or bravery. The Mosul photo (bottom left) shows the women foregrounded from the men in a collective destitution. If a young girl stands out, fate dominates her individuality. Finally, the image of the woman shot in a terror attack on the Westminster Bridge unwittingly situated the photo in the frame of violence against women.
Thankfully, many are advocating ever more vigorously for equality in photojournalism. The emergence of Women Photograph, the agency representing women and the gender nonconforming, and a group that stands on the shoulders of female photographers and other critics who have spoken out for decades, has evolved into a particularly important vehicle. That being said, though, the aim for photojournalism is nothing less than a level playing field and a sense of equanimity that would render the gendered focus and critique here simply odd, if not academic. It's not going to happen overnight.
-Michael Shaw
(Images clockwise from top left: Photo 1: Patrick Brown/Panos Pictures/Unicef Caption: September 28, 2017, The bodies of Rohingya refugees are laid out after the boat in which they were attempting to flee Myanmar capsized about eight kilometers off Inani Beach, near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Around 100 people were on the boat before it capsized. There were 17 survivors Caption: Photo 2: Adam Ferguson/New York Times Caption: September 21, 2017, Aisha (14) stands for a portrait in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. After being kidnapped by Boko Haram, Aisha was assigned a suicide bombing mission, but managed to escape and find help instead of detonating the bombs. Photo 3: Toby Melville/Reuters Caption: March 22, 2017, A passerby comforts an injured woman after Khalid Masood drove his car into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge in London, UK, killing five and injuring multiple others. Photo 4: Ivor Prickett/New York Times Caption: March 15, 2017, Civilians who had remained in west Mosul after the battle to take the city line up for aid in the Mamun neighbourhood. Photo 5: Ivor Prickett/New York Times Caption: July 12, 2017 An unidentified young boy, who was carried out of the last ISIS-controlled area in the Old City by a man suspected of being a militant, is cared for by Iraqi Special Forces soldiers. Photo 6: Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP Caption: May 3, 2017 José Víctor Salazar Balza (28) catches fire amid violent clashes with riot police during a protest against President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela. Sanctuary in northern Kenya. Commissioned by Agence France Presse.)
Tags: 2018 World Press Photo, Bangladesh., Boko Haram, Borno State, Caracas, Cox's Bazar, England, Iraq, Iraqi Special Forces, ISIS, London, Maiduguri, Mosul, Myanmar, Nigeria, photojournalism, Rohingya refugees, Venezuela, Westminster Bridge
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