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The periodic table and the physics that drives it
Peter Schwerdtfeger ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0003-4845-686X1,2,
Odile R. Smits1 &
Pekka Pyykkö ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0003-1395-87123
Nature Reviews Chemistry volume 4, pages 359–380 (2020)Cite this article
Superheavy elements
Mendeleev's introduction of the periodic table of elements is one of the most important milestones in the history of chemistry, as it brought order into the known chemical and physical behaviour of the elements. The periodic table can be seen as parallel to the Standard Model in particle physics, in which the elementary particles known today can be ordered according to their intrinsic properties. The underlying fundamental theory to describe the interactions between particles comes from quantum theory or, more specifically, from quantum field theory and its inherent symmetries. In the periodic table, the elements are placed into a certain period and group based on electronic configurations that originate from the Pauli and Aufbau principles for the electrons surrounding a positively charged nucleus. This order enables us to approximately predict the chemical and physical properties of elements. Apparent anomalies can arise from relativistic effects, partial-screening phenomena (of type lanthanide contraction) and the compact size of the first shell of every l-value. Further, ambiguities in electron configurations and the breakdown of assigning a dominant configuration, owing to configuration mixing and dense spectra for the heaviest elements in the periodic table. For the short-lived transactinides, the nuclear stability becomes an important factor in chemical studies. Nuclear stability, decay rates, spectra and reaction cross sections are also important for predicting the astrophysical origin of the elements, including the production of the heavy elements beyond iron in supernova explosions or neutron-star mergers. In this Perspective, we critically analyse the periodic table of elements and the current status of theoretical predictions and origins for the heaviest elements, which combine both quantum chemistry and physics.
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Fig. 1: Periodic tables.
Fig. 2: The Standard Model of fundamental particles.
Fig. 3: Electronic states and configurations.
Fig. 4: Relativistic effects.
Fig. 5: Localization functions.
Fig. 6: Nuclear stability.
Fig. 7: Abundancies of elements.
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A Look at Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow's new show began on September 9, and if you're a fan of the truth, no matter what side you're on, you owe it to herself to check her out.
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I wonder who'll be on the political scene in the USA around 10 years from now, say for the elections in 2016 and 2020? One name in the future's political headlines which wouldn't surprise me a bit would be Rachel Maddow. She's 35 now, in ten years she'll be just about the right age to run as a presidential candidate, or be chosen as VP, having perhaps done a stint in the House or Senate in intervening years.
Rachel's new TV show, which has all the hallmarks of being "the one to watch" for those keen on politics, was aired for the first time last night. She has been seen fairly regularly on MSNBC all year, doing pundit duty along with Olbermann, Matthews, Buchanan and the rest, as well as presenting a regular radio show on Air America. She strikes me as the type of person for whom US politics is crying out. She oozes confidence, speaks and debates with a no nonsense clarity, clear grasp of issues, but never loses her calm, friendly approach.
What's most notable about Rachel's chart to me is the combination of Aries (Chiron, Sun and Venus conjunct in Aries) which is dynamic, inspirational, willful and courageous; Moon and Mercury conjunct in sensitive Pisces, which is empathic and creative but fragile; and Mars conjunct Jupiter in Aquarius – the innovator, the fighter for social justice and equality. Pluto (power issues) opposes Venus in her chart, and she has no doubt had her share of difficult relationships and partnerships. It is likely easier for her to make her own way than to partner with another, for business purposes anyway. This planetary combination signifies relationships that end when they are no longer needed, and it is the Aries nature to make their own way in any event. A trine (harmonious aspect) from Neptune to her Venus eases the difficulty of the Pluto aspect and shows a romantic idealism that minimizes that Pluto tension.
Saturn is in Gemini and squares Mercury (ruler of Gemini), tying the disappointment and frustration of Saturn to the mental and communication process. Rachel's intelligent did not come easy – she had to work hard for it and likely lacked confidence in her early life. Although she has strong opinions, they are expressed with a solid background of research and information (Saturn/Mercury).
Jupiter and Uranus have both been aspecting Rachel's progressed Venus, signifying beneficial (Jupiter) and sudden/surprising (Uranus) events through Rachel's relationships. Although she has had her own radio show on Air America for quite some time, it was the mentorship of Keith Olbermann that brought her so suddenly into the spotlight. Jupiter has also been trine Rachel's progressed Sun this year, allowing her to shine brightly in her new success. Her good fortune will continue into early next year with a series of minor Jupiter transits that will keep the gods smiling on her.
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Champéry is a charming Swiss village. The main street is lined with traditional Swiss style chalets, and it is part of the Portes du Soleil international ski area, one of the largest ski and mountain bike areas in the world.
The resort of Champéry is at an altitude of 1050m to 2300m, with breath taking panoramic views of the mountain ranges of the Dents du Midi and the Dents Blanches.
Within a few moments, the main cable car that leaves from the centre of Champéry village takes you directly up to 2000m altitude, right into the heart of this winter and summer sports mecca, where you can ski (650 km of slopes), mountain bike (World Cup Track) and hike the mountain trails whilst enjoying the exceptional scenery.
Ski & snowboard, night skiing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ski safari, ice skating, live concerts, swimming pool, paragliding, ice climbing, , curling, ski school and kids' club. Plus a variety of events such as the Rock The Pistes festival, sports competitions and sports races for all the family are also organized.
For 50 years, the Portes du Soleil has been one of the largest ski areas in the world, with 12 stations connected between France and Switzerland, an hour and a half from Geneva: Abondance, Avoriaz, Châtel, La Chapelle d'Abondance, Les Gets, Montriond, Morzine-Avoriaz, St. Jean d'Aulps, Champéry, Morgins, Torgon, Val-d'Illiez – Les Crosets – Champoussin.
Rock the Pistes, pop / rock festival in the heart of the Portes du Soleil! A week of music that offers gives skiers the opportunity to ski AND enjoy live music on the pistes!
The Portes du Soleil ski area is nothing less than a mountain biking kingdom with its 350 km of marked trails! The 21 lifts equipped for the transport of mountain bikes allow everyone to express themselves on two-wheels, with a unique all inclusive deal for all the Portes du Soleil resorts!
The Palladium is a multifunctional complex where all with everything under one roof; you will find a restaurant, a hotel with 80 beds, seminar rooms, a multipurpose room with a stage, 3 clay tennis courts, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, an indoor ice rink, a curling hall, a fitness area and an indoor climbing wall. There are a variety of courses available such as climbing, zumba, aerial yoga and other activities.
The village of Champéry – Portes du Soleil is located in a beautiful valley near Lake Geneva in Valais. It is part of the Portes du Soleil, an area renowned worldwide for skiing, mountain biking and hiking.


Mid-Western Children's Home currently operates under a $1.6 million annual budget. Through generous estate donations an endowment fund has been established over the years that serves as the only reserve for the agency.
Referral agencies are charged a service fee for every child placed. These monies make up approximately 65% of the annual budget. The remainder of the income is dependent upon private support that primarily comes through the churches of Christ throughout Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Michigan, and Indiana. This support enables the home to work with private families that are in need of the services offered. Many of these families are struggling to raise their children, but are not being effective for a variety of reasons. God created the family system to be the healthiest environment in which children should be raised. Thus Mid-Western is able to provide intense treatment to help these families work through the issues that are hindering the raising of their children and then allow for the child to return to his or her family.
Private support comes in a variety of forms. Listed below are examples of the different types of charitable donations that are received.
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Boerenkers (Thlaspi) is een geslacht van eenjarige, tweejarige en overblijvende meest kruidachtige planten uit de kruisbloemenfamilie (Brassicaceae).

Het geslacht kent ongeveer 75 soorten in de gematigde streken. Veel soorten komen voor in Zuidwest-Azië en in west en midden Europa. Twee soorten zijn endemisch in China.

In België en Nederland komen voor:
 Witte krodde (Thlaspi arvense)
 Zinkboerenkers (Thlaspi caerulescens)
 Doorgroeide boerenkers (Thlaspi perfoliatum)

Thlaspi alpestre komt voor in de Europese midden- en hooggebergten in onder andere Groot-Brittannië, België, Duitsland en Frankrijk.

Thlapsi montanum heeft een iets zuidelijker verspreidingsgebied, en komt voor van Midden-Frankrijk tot ten oosten van de Alpen.

In de Alpen treffen we hiernaast Thlaspi rotundifolium (de rondbladige boerenkers), Thlaspi brachypetalum, Thlaspi virens, Thlaspi sylvium, Thlaspi cepaeifolium, Thlaspia minimum en Thlaspi iereschianum.

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Oats are a great breakfast, I don't buy cereal from the store. Dry box cereal is too expensive with four kiddos. Another plus, oats are amazing for nursing mothers, which I have been for the past five years. Nuts are a good energy booster, a must if you feel tired, which I do most of the time. I do suggest to use sugar and maple syrup to taste, I have a huge sweet tooth. Too much sugar will simply give you a sugar crash and give you hyper kids, who will crash (or they may not mine never do). Enjoy and please share your similar recipes or changes! As far as the nuts go it really doesn't matter how much of each you use, the total measurement matters though so keep that in mind when you use more of your favorite nut.
Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil, or you can risk it and grease/flour super well.
Combine the oats, oat bran, sunflower seeds, almonds, pecans, cranberries, and walnuts in a large bowl.
Stir together the salt, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, oil, cinnamon, and vanilla in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
Pour wet mixture over the dry ingredients, and stir to coat.
Bake in the oven until crispy and toasted to taste, about 20 minutes.
wait for it to cool and enjoy, this is so good warm or cold. Store in an airtight container if you do not eat immediately (you'll eat immediately though).


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Before I start churning out holiday recipes here on the blog, I wanted to share these adorable and super delicious mini cannolis. I ordered metal cannoli forms months ago with plans on making cannolis, but only recently got around to it for an Italian themed dinner party. Cannolis can involve a potentially finicky dough, frying in hot oil, buying expensive cheese, and a certain finesse with the technique – so you can understand why I put these off for some time. But my friends were aggressively demanding cannolis for this party, so I did my best to pull through. I ended up being very proud of the result and my Italian friend even said it was the best cannoli he'd ever eaten. And just look how cute they are too!
I chose to do mini cannolis because I was trying to feed 25 people and wanted to make sure everyone got a bite. Plus, everything tastes better mini, right!? And since I only had 4 cannoli forms, I was able to fit 2 mini cannolis on each form and fry more at once.. The dough came together just fine, but I basically wore my hands raw trying to roll it out super thin with a wooden roller. Using a pasta maker attachment for your mixer is the best way to thin out the dough, but since I don't have one I resorted to my muscles and took a day off the gym. Besides rolling out the dough, the rest of the process was fairly simple – cutting out circles, wrapping and sealing them around the forms, frying them, dipping them in chocolate, and filling them right before the party. So although I was intimidated by the thought of making cannolis from scratch, I was able to do it all in 2 weeknights without any major problems (or hot oil burns), and you can too!
Those are too adorable! I have never made cannolis and had no idea they were fried. I am even more hesitant than before to make them because whenever I fry things I make a huge mess!
Omg I would love these right now, they look amazing!
I've never heard of cannolis before, and I love how crispy they look! Since I don't take alcohol, I suppose the wine can be substituted with something else? Maybe coffee or milk?
The one time I've tried to make cannolis rolling them out was the worse part. It never even occurred to me to re=purpose a pasta maker. Having another reason to take out my admittedly neglected appliance will help me mentally justify the storage space.
Sumaiyyah – I bet using coffee would be a great substitution! I think it's also pretty easy to find non-alcoholic Marsala wine in grocery stores. Good luck!
Oh my goodness… I might just have to make these. They look positively sinful!
i have sweet tooth. i love to have all of them.
Yummi! Looks so sweet, and I'm sure it taste also sweet.
I made these for Christmas eve, using my kitchen aid mixer pasta attachment setting 5 and 6 to get the dough thin. I even got the bubbles in my dough! They were a huge hit at Christmas! They were a pain to make but worth it for Christmas. Thanks for this great blog!
I love cinnamon, cannoli, and chocolate! Can't wait to try these!!!
Wouldn't eggroll wrappers work as a subsitute for the cannolis? They would have the bubbly testure as show in your pic. The taste/texture might be a little different, but would be a quicker way of making these for a party!
Can i use a Rolling Pin instead of a Pasta Maker?
Has anyone else asked about dipping them in nuts after dipping in chocolate? Like hazelnuts, almonds, pecans?


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Live Coverage || While She Sleeps, Seasons AC @ Gagarin 205, 13/9/2019
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While She Sleeps finally made their way to Greece in the fall of 2019. The Sheffield powerhouse had cancelled their first scheduled appearance last year, so it was only natural that when new shows were confirmed in both Athens and Thessaloniki, fans were ecstatic. I can't even begin to describe the excitement I met upon my arrival at the venue, with a crowd of all ages armed with WSS tees and ready to start a war.
When I made it into the venue, openers Seasons A.C. were already on stage. I hadn't seen these guys in a minute and it was nice to witness how they have grown and evolved musically. They did a fantastic job warming up the crowd, which responded warmly to their melodic tunes.
Time had come for the headliners to go on and the ambiance in the room was electric. Upon seeing the band reaching the side of the stage, fans in the first row started chanting their name loudly and banging on the metal barrier. As soon as the choral intro sounded, a familiar feeling overwhelmed me, and my "I'm-not-ready-for-this" mindset gave way to "hell-yeah-let's-do-this!".
While She Sleeps made the grand entrance with the hymn "You Are We", followed by "Anti Social", and the party had officially begun. The band looked genuinely happy to be on stage, feeding on the fans' energy. Guitarists Sean Long and Mat Welsh were jumping and kicking the air, while bassist Aaran McKenzie was restlessly moving up and down the stage. The audience sang back passionately the lyrics, gradually starting to mosh and it wasn't until halfway through the show when we saw the first stagedivers. Wait, would that include vocalist Loz Taylor too? Screw it, yes it would. Not only did he go "swimming" occasionally, greeting fans mid air while at it, he also crowdsurfed to the back of the venue, ran up a flight of stairs to the balcony with a fractured ankle, climbed up the railing and jumped down, to the crowd, as if it was no big deal. What. A. Legend.
Moving on. The choice of songs was unusual, as the band didn't focus on their latest album, "So What?" as one would have expected for that touring cycle, but rather on the previous one. It was also surprising that not one but two older songs made it into the setlist, "Seven Hills" and "Our Courage, Our Cancer" (which may or may not have found yours truly singing at the top of her lungs and ridiculously out of key). Discussing the show afterwards, I believe the general consensus was that older fans would have loved one more song from that era, like "This Is The Six" to satisfy what initially drew them to the band. Maybe next time.
After a little over an hour, While She Sleeps bid us farewell with "Silence Speaks" and "Hurricane" and left us with some very vivid memories and our ears ringing. Their long overdue visit to Athens was a truly remarkable experience and one of the best shows most of us have seen. The quintet proved why they are the best band of their generation and we certainly can't wait for them to come back.
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Courtesy of the Quantum Dots, the Q7CN-series TV can produce up to a billion shades of color. Meeting 100% of the DCI-P3 color space helps keep color from fading in bright scenes.
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The anti-reflective screen helps reduce glare and deepen black levels.
HDR10+ is designed to optimize every scene for color, contrast, and details, and is supported by a number of studios and content distributors.
The UHDA's ULTRA HD PREMIUM logo identifies products and services that meet or exceed strict performance levels for 4K resolution, high dynamic range (HDR), and wide color spectrum (more lifelike colors), along with recommendations for immersive audio (multi-dimensional sound), among others.
The Q7CN-series complies with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) 4K Ultra High-Definition Connected definition requirements.
The inorganic design of the quantum dots helps them resist fading over time, enhancing the effective life of the TV.
The Q Engine processor is designed to optimize your content for 4K clarity, color, and HDR.
Motion Rate 240 technology helps digitally smooth out the blur commonly associated with fast motion.
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With virtually no bezel, the TV is designed to look attractive from nearly any angle.
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The One Mount solution lets you place your TV virtually wherever you want, however you want. The optional Studio Stand resembles a floorstanding easel and is designed to give your room an elegant look and feel. The optional Gravity Stand features a full-metal body for tabletop placement.
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The universal guide brings your favorite content from multiple devices and apps together in one easy-to-browse menu. It recommends popular shows and can make custom recommendations tailored just for you.
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Simply turn on your TV, and it will connect to your smartphone automatically. Your phone will then share Wi-Fi network information with the TV. If your phone is linked to a Samsung account, it will automatically be shared with the TV, so no separate login is required. After a future firmware update, you'll be able to choose the apps on your phone that you also want on the TV; they will then be copied into the TV's Smart Hub and you'll automatically be logged in.
If you have laundry in your compatible washing machine, you'll get a popup message in the corner of the TV letting you know when it's done, so you can enjoy your TV shows without thinking about it.
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The Beginner's Guide to Emergency Ambulance Services in Karachi
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emergency ambulance service in karachi are facing a number of challenges. The biggest one is that the city does not have enough manpower to deliver emergency medical treatment, which is why the government has decided to hire private companies to provide ambulances.
The Complete Guide on Best and Top Rated Emergency Ambulances In Karachi for Your Urgent Needs
Emergency Ambulances are the most reliable and cost-effective ambulance in Karachi. They are the only ambulances which can be used for non-emergency purposes like delivering babies, transporting patients to hospital or delivering medicines.
The Emergency Ambulances are available in Karachi at low price and they can be booked online. The company has a complete list of all emergency ambulances available in Karachi along with their locations and contact details.
The company also provides detailed information on all types of vehicles that can be used as emergency ambulances including ambulance, truck, van and other types of vehicles.
The Role of an Emergency Ambulance Service
We are seeing an increasing trend of companies hiring emergency ambulance service drivers. The good news is that the demand for these services is growing and increasing. The bad news is that they are not always reliable and on time.
The section topic: What do you need to know about Emergency Ambulance Services?
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In case of an emergency situation which needs to be handled immediately by a person or a group of people at the same time, it may be necessary for them to use an ambulance service. This section aims to provide information about this sector and how it works. It also explores what you should
A Review of the Best Emergency Ambulance Services
Emergency Ambulance Services (EAS) is the most important service that we need in a city. It is the first point of contact for people who are in need of help and it provides the highest level of care.
We should not think of these EAS as a replacement for human ambulance services. They just provide assistance to the human ambulance services by providing a high level of care at an affordable price.
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This section will discuss the best online emergency ambulance service providers in Pakistan. The purpose of this section is to provide a list of websites where you can book an ambulance for your emergency, and also to provide some information on how to find the best online emergency ambulance service provider.
The Best Mobile Apps for Finding Emergency Ambulances?
In some countries, there is a lack of emergency ambulances. This has led to the rise of the so-called "emergency ambulance app" which allows users to find out where an ambulance is located in their area.
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A number of companies are now using emergency dispatch systems in their offices. This is because they find it easier to respond to emergencies and save time when they need to cover a large number of clients.
These apps are available for Android, iOS and Windows platforms. They provide a user-friendly interface and offer various features such as live tracking, live updates, emergency messages and more.
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Christopher T. Hill (né en 1951) est un physicien théoricien du Fermilab. Il a fait ses études de physique au MIT (B.S., M.S., 1972) puis au Caltech (Ph.D., 1977, Gell-Mann). Il a fait beaucoup de contributions aux théories dynamiques de brisure de symétrie électrofaible et est à l'origine des , des modèles ,  et Top-seesaw et de la . Il a aussi participé à la création des modèles cosmologiques d'énergie sombre et de matière noire basés sur les bosons de masse ultra-faible (bosons de Nambu-Goldstone) associés à des neutrinos.

Hill est membre de l'American Physical Society et a été directeur du département de physique théorique de Fermilab. Il est aussi compositeur moderne de musique classique.

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(avec Leon Lederman) Symmetry and the Beautiful Universe, Prometheus Books, 2005,
(avec Leon Lederman) Quantum Physics for Poets, Prometheus Books, 2010,

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Physicien américain
Physicien des particules
Étudiant du California Institute of Technology
Naissance en juin 1951
Étudiant du Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Naissance à Neenah


Following the FBI revelation of re-opening the Clinton Email scandal, doom is seemingly in the horizons for the Clinton Campaign, and it looks like they know it. If you thought Hillary had a negative campaign that focused entirely on Donald Trump before, then you haven't seen her now.
During Hillary Clinton's twitter tirade over the weekend, the Democratic Presidential Nominee requested that Donald Trump disclose all ties to Russia, which was then immediately debunked by NY Times.
Clinton also retweeted an article from CNBC claiming that James Comey opposed naming Russians in the meddling of US elections, effectively suggesting that our FBI Director is also working for the Russians.
On October 30th, Hillary Clinton tweeted a link of all the people that Donald Trump has offended. The only problem is that ISIS is listed as a group undeserving of his insults.
Taking a look back at the Republican primaries we seen similar tactics from trumps opponents. We all know how that ended. His competitors all seem to reach the same mode of panic and the worst mistake they make is playing on his field.


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Dhananjay Munde is in trouble, one singer accused him of rape charges
Following sharp criticism from opponents and amid public outcry over the rape case, allegedly involving senior Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde, the minister came out with a rejoinder on Tuesday in his defence!
One upcoming singer Renu Sharma has lodged a rape complaint against Munde with the Mumbai police. Munde has clarified his position on Facebook after the news came out on social media. The minister said, "I have been in a relationship with a woman named Karuna Sharma since 2003. From this relationship, they had two children, a son and a daughter," Munde confessed. However, why did Munde hide the relationship for so many years and why he has disclosed it only after Renu Sharma accused him of rape charges? Incidentally, Renu is the younger sister of the lady whom the minister has a relationship for the last one and a half decades.
Dhananjay Munde has been active in politics for many years. People have great faith in the character of a person in politics. If a politician's character is tarnished, his entire political career is likely to be in jeopardy. Perhaps this is the reason why Munde did not make his relationship in public. Munde is currently a minister in the state government. Apart from this, he has a big position in the NCP. Hundreds of activists respect him. Therefore, disclosing these private matters to the public should not seem too important to Munde.
Renu Sharma has lodged a rape complaint against Munde. Renu Sharma is Karuna Sharma's younger sister, Munde said on Facebook. Renu Sharma had earlier lodged a complaint with the police. However, he alleged that initially he did not get the desired response from the police. Renu Sharma made her complaint on Twitter by tagging several important persons, including Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. Mumbai Police took a note of his complaint.
Meanwhile, news of Munde's rape complaint went viral on social media. This was followed by mixed reactions from netizens. Now that the case has gone to the police, Munde defended himself by posting on Facebook. According to Munde, the complainant and her brother also blackmailed her and demanded ransom.
Munde claimed that all these allegations are false. "I have been in a consensual relationship with a woman named Karuna Sharma since 2003. My family, wife and friends were aware of this. Out of this mutual consent we had two children, a son and a daughter. I have given my name to these two children. My name as a parent of these children is in all the documents from the school certificate. These kids live with me. My family, wife and my children have also accepted them. Since the woman named, Karuna Sharma is the mother of my children, I have accepted the responsibility of her upbringing. I have helped them to get a flat in Mumbai. I have helped them a lot and helped to set up a business to her brother. I have done all sorts of things in good faith. But from 2019, Karuna Sharma and her sister Renu Sharma have started blackmailing me and demanding money. My life was threatened with dire consequences. His brother Brijesh Sharma was also involved in the process. A complaint has also been lodged with the police in this regard," Munde defended.
In November last year, Karuna Sharma published very personal and private material related to me in social media with an intention to defame and blackmail me. "Therefore, I have filed a petition in the High Court against Karuna Sharma to seek justice in this case. In the petition, the High Court has passed an order restraining Karuna Sharma from publishing such material. The petition is pending before the High Court for further hearing," he pointed out.
"At the same time, the process of reconciliation is underway through the lawyers of both the parties. We have personally gone to the High Court against Karuna Sharma in this regard and since all these matters are under consideration of the High Court, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further. I also urge the media in this regard to avoid further news item as it will affect the judicial process," he urged.
Now the question is that whether Munde has mentioned about his second wife in his election affidavits? Why he maintained secrecy about it for the last one and a half decades. Being a public figure he has to give replies of these questions.
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Lady Gaga Cancels Remaining 'Joanne' Tour Dates Due to Severe Pain
The singer's latest Instagram post is heartbreaking.
By Amy Mackelden
In a heartbreaking post, Lady Gaga has revealed that she is canceling the remain dates on her current Joanne tour.
The singer broke the news on Instagram that she is "suffering from severe pain" and, as a result, has to cancel the final ten dates of the Joanne tour, which was due to culminate in Europe.
The message starts, "Unfortunately, Lady Gaga is suffering from severe pain that has materially impacted her ability to perform live. As a result, Live Nation and Lady Gaga are announcing the cancellation of the final 10 dates of the European leg of her Joanne World Tour."
A post shared by Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) on Feb 2, 2018 at 11:10pm PST
The "Poker Face" singer has not taken the decision lightly, and the Instagram post explained, "Last night, with strong support from her medical team, Lady Gaga made the tough decision to immediately come off the road. She is extremely sorry and deeply saddened that she cannot perform for her European fans, who have waited so patiently."
In September 2017, Lady Gaga was forced to postpone Joanne tour dates as she was struggling with "severe physical pain." The singer also discussed how fibromyalgia has affected her life in Netflix documentary Five Foot Two.
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The latest Instagram post regarding Lady Gaga's condition also revealed, "She is in the care of expert medical professionals who are working closely with her so she can continue to perform for her fans for years to come."
It's clear that Lady Gaga desperately wants to perform for all of her fans, and will be back doing what she loves as soon as she's better.
Amy Mackelden Weekend Editor Amy Mackelden is the Weekend Editor at HarpersBAZAAR.com, where she writes about entertainment, celebrity news, beauty, and fashion.
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Clett is a name used for many uninhabited Scottish islets and one to the south, though also in the area inhabited by Vikings. They include -

 One at 58.623644°N 3.5424908°W, near the north coast of Caithness, just to the west Holborn Head north of Scrabster. It rises sheer from the sea and is formed of Devonian Thurso Flagstone, also known as Caithness old red sandstone, part of the Caithness Flagstone Group, which has been eroded to leave a gap of about  between the  high Clett and Holborn Head.
 About  to its west is Clett of Thusater, also known as Wester Clett,
 Little Clett, Brough is about  to its east.
 Shetland has two islets named Clett. One is to the south-east of Wells, just south of Westerwick. It consists of five islets rising to , with low cliffs and a cover of grass.
 The other islet near Wells lies in Voe of Dale, north-west of it and may have had a promontory fort.
 Another Clett is just off the north-west coast of Skye, north of Isay and just to the west of Waternish. It too is grass covered and has cormorants and shags and is made up of basalt/dolerite columns.
 The only Clett Rock not in Scotland is a rocky islet, just off the Isle of Man coast, near Baldrine.

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What has chiming guitars, glorious choruses, and two- or three-part harmonies?
But also – the blistering, power pop episode of Soundtrack2. Inspired by the Posies' upcoming reunion show, we've mixed 60 minutes of tracks by bands that might not normally be featured here.
Whether you like or hate power pop, you're encouraged to listen to the mix and let us know what you think!
Check out Soundtrack2 Audiocast11 here.
The mighty Scots kick things off in style with a track from their Bandwagonesque classic.
Often mentioned in the same breath as Ride, this poppy band also has the bedroom britpop thing going on. Didn't realize until now that the bassist went on to found Death in Vegas, featured in Audiocast1!
Tight, snappy number from the New England trio's Volume, Tone, Tempo record.
Ok, "Girl From Mars" is awesome but didn't fit here. Instead, we went for this one off Nu-Clear Sounds.
Taking their name from a Primal Scream b-side, most of their music…well…didn't sound much like Primal Scream. Love the drive and chorus on this track though.
Brooklyn band demonstrates on this fine track that indie (indy?) rock is alive and well.
"Collared vampire what is it at night" sounds like a line from Twilight, not the opening line to this classic power pop track. Props to Chris for turning me on to this band.
This shimmering ball of energy comes off the brilliant Frosting on the Beater, to be performed in its entirety this June in Brooklyn. If you like this track, buy all their albums.
Upbeat, effervescent pop from Robert Schneider's consistently great band. They tore it up with Sloan at Toronto's Church at Berkeley a few years ago. Free mp3 if you sign up for their mailing list at the link above!
Great garage-pop track off forthcoming Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix album (I know, I know…) album, due out May 25.
Love the noisy melody and poppy beat. These guys remind me of Spoon on downers.
Their new-ish Distortion record is good, but this track was Soundtrack2 material.
Chiming slacker anthem from Kim Deal of Breeders/Pixies fame.
"Rock and roll's a joke, it's a fashion show." Nice New Zealand-style power pop with a layer of distortion.
Pummeling paisley psych pop – if that makes any sense whatsoever – off the fantastic CD-86 compilation.
Speaking of NZ pop, those that like Bats/Clean/Chills with some added fuzz guitar will love this. Not to be confused with Brooklyn band of same name. Head nod to the Doledrums.


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Kylie Davies (* 25. September 1987 in Carshalton, London) ist eine walisische Fußballspielerin.

Werdegang
Davies begann im Alter von sechs Jahren mit dem Fußball spielen und begann mit zehn Jahren ihre Karriere bei Wimbledon LFC.

In den Saisons 2007 und 2008 spielte Davies in der W-League, der zweithöchsten Spielklasse im US-amerikanischen und kanadischen Frauenfußball, für Richmond Kickers Destiny.

Nationalmannschaft
Davies repräsentierte Englands U-15, -17, -19, -21 und -23 Auswahlen. Jedoch wurde sie im März 2010 in das A-Team von Wales berufen, da ihr Großvater im walisischen Pontardawe geboren ist.

Davies repräsentierte, als Studentin an der Loughborough University, Großbritannien bei der Sommer-Universiade 2007 in Bangkok.

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Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and Jeannie Ehaloak, Minister responsible for Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) and Minister of Community and Government Services, announced funding for upgrades to a power plant in Nunavut.
"Access to reliable sources of energy is essential for northern communities to thrive," said McKenna. "This new generator will provide a reliable and efficient source of energy for several communities in the Clyde River area."
The project involves replacement of the current diesel power generator, which has exceeded its operational life expectancy. With this new generator, residents of the Clyde River area of Nunavut will benefit from improved energy security and more efficient and reliable energy generation.
The Government of Canada is investing more than $1.9 million in this project through the Arctic Energy Fund. QEC, owned by the Government of Nunavut and operated independently, is investing $749,250. QEC is the only generator and distributor of electrical energy in Nunavut.
"The Government of Canada's Arctic Energy Fund supports QEC's effort to improve power infrastructure in Nunavut communities through vital projects," said Ehaloak. "By upgrading generators to more energy efficient technologies in remote communities such as Clyde River, the federal and territorial governments play a key role in securing reliable and affordable power for the territory."
Through the Investing in Canada Plan, the Government of Canada is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in green infrastructure, public transit projects, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
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In 2010, the tectonic plates beneath the junta-controlled Myanmar started to shift. As the military regime began to loosen its reigns on power it auctioned off 80% of the country's state-owned assets and earmarked hundreds of buildings in downtown Yangon for demolition and redevelopment. This opaque but surely profitable fire sale would profoundly reshape the country's economic landscape and the lives of those who had long called the former colonial capital of Yangon home. Elizabeth Rush, a westerner who has been reporting on South East Asia for years, made good use of strange days just before Myanmar's awakening to venture into the lost world of downtown Yangon, but it was not the large edifices of Empire that attracted her attention. Rather, she focused on the shop houses and private residences that line the alleyways and it is here, in these forgotten and secluded spaces, that the city's real secrets have been kept. After all, it was not in the bad old days of the Burmese regime just those who were overtly political who had to succumb to the silence. In a world where anyone accused or perceived of being on the wrong side of the regime could end up in prison with no legal recourse, people turned inwards by necessity. Only behind closed doors was it safe to indulge in private obsessions and the day-to-day worries of making ends meet. Still Lifes from a Vanishing City celebrates and preserves the interior lives diligently maintained despite the dictatorship's powerfully effacing reach.