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Hi Hari! I'm originally from Scotland but now living in the middle of the USA. I've been trying your recipes for a while now, as I really miss my curries, and they are excellent! But I was wondering if you know how to make the "pink" pakora sauce served in Indian restaurants throughout Scotland?
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Always a pleasure @Richard McLaren
Sounds like that's right on the money! Thank you!
Hi @Richard McLaren that's great to hear - the infamous Scottish pink sauce! It's definitely a restaurant invention!! It's usually yoghurt, tomato ketchup, chilli powder and mint sauce. Does that sound about right??
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The Maryland Transit Administration was originally known as the Baltimore Metropolitan Transit Authority, then the Maryland Mass Transit Administration before it changed to its current name in October 2001. The MTA took over the operations of the old Baltimore Transit Company on April 30, 1970.
A former no. 8 streetcar, the predecessor to bus Route 8, at the Baltimore Streetcar Museum. This vehicle is now used to give rides to visitors.
Many routes of the agency's current bus lines are based on the original streetcars operated by the Baltimore Transit Company and its parent companies between the 1890s and 1960s. All of these routes were ultimately converted to rubber tire bus operations, and many were consolidated, extended into newly developed areas, or otherwise reconfigured to keep up with the ridership demands of the times. Additional routes and extensions were added in later years to serve newly developed communities and to feed into Metro and Light Rail stations.
With the growth in popularity of the private automobile during the 20th century, streetcar and bus ridership declined, and the needs for public transportation changed. Mass transit in Baltimore and other cities shifted from a corporate operation to a tax-subsidized, state-run service. The amount of service provided was greatly reduced. Some areas once served by streetcars are now served minimally by buses or not at all.
The demise of the Baltimore streetcar took place between the years of 1947 and 1963, as operators found buses to be low maintenance and more cost-efficient. With its rails demolished, Baltimore was no longer a streetcar city. As transit needs and trends changed, rail transit did return to the city, with the Metro Subway opening in 1983 and the Light Rail in 1992.
The track gauge was 5 ft 4 1⁄2 in (1,638 mm). This track gauge is now confined to the Baltimore Streetcar Museum.
The Baltimore Transit Company (BTCO) was a privately owned public transit operator that provided streetcar and bus service in Baltimore from 1935. The company was purchased in 1948 by National City Lines and the streetcar system was then run down in favour of buses, a process repeated in many places, which became known as the Great American Streetcar Scandal. The last streetcar ran in 1963. BTCO was absorbed by what is now the Maryland Transit Administration in 1970. The BTC oversaw the elimination of streetcar service in favor of bus service in 1963 when the last streetcar routes, the number 8 providing service from Catonsville to Towson and the number 15 (Overlea to Walbrook Junction) were eliminated.
In the midst of the Civil Rights Movement, the BTCO fired a white bus driver who claimed to be the Grand Wizard of the Baltimore Ku Klux Klan. A labor arbitrator ruled in favor of BTCO in this firing, which was in part spurred by other white drivers threatening to strike if the man was not dismissed.
Old Court Bus Lines was a service that provided van transport in northwest Baltimore County. Its lines served places including Stevenson and Villa Julie College. These services have been provided by MTA since 1973, though much of them have been cut back or modified. Bus Route 60 serves Stevenson University, which used to be known as Villa Julie.
Operated service in eastern Baltimore County. Most of its services later became a part of Bus Route 23. The only one still provided by MTA is service to Victory Villa, on Route 4.
Dundalk Bus Lines provided service in various parts of southeast Baltimore County between 1940 and 1972. MTA serves some of these areas with Bus Route 4.
Operated in northeast Baltimore County. The only route incorporated by MTA was Route 19A, which later became known as Route 105. Discontinued in 2005.
Operated several routes during the 1960s. Most notably, Route H became known as the #7 Rosewood Express serving Rosewood Center for more than 30 years. The #7 Rosewood Express service ultimately became Route 102 in 2000, and was absorbed by Route M-17 in 2005. Route M-17, along with this service, was eliminated in 2009.
Operated some of the routes around the city, such as what is now Route 51.
Johns Hopkins Hospital 1948–1977 Routes 61, 62, 63 (now Route 64), and 64 Was split into four routes. Service today is provided in the Roland Park area by Route 61 (peak hours only), in East Baltimore on Route 35, and south of downtown on Route 64.
Edgemere 1997–1998 not replaced Previously, Ft. Howard had been served by other routes including the #26 Streetcar, Bus Route 9, and the current Bus Route 4. Route 4 service was eliminated in 1993 and replaced by a private contractor. Route 6 restored MTA service there in 1997, but was eliminated a year later.
Johns Hopkins Hospital 2008-2010 Routes 30, 46 West side service replaced with a new Route 30, which also serves part of the route of current Route 10. Eastside service replaced with Route 46 Quickbus.
Essex 1972–1991 Routes 150, 160 Route 12 was the designation for express routes from both the western and eastern suburbs. The route was redesignated in 1991.
BWI Amtrak 1993–1996 Route 17 Route 12 was formed in 1993 as a replacement for Route 230, which was eliminated in conjunction with the opening of the south end of the Light Rail. It also served a part of Route 17, which had been rerouted at the time. In 1996, Routes 12 and 17 were combined, with portions of both routes eliminated and not replaced.
Kingsville, Perry Hall or White Marsh to Downtown Baltimore Overlea Belair Road 1973–1991 Route 43 (now Route 15) Was redesignated as Route 43 in 1991. Route 43 Kingsville service was merged into Route 15 in 1992. Route 43 White Marsh service was merged into Route 66 at the same time, but Route 66 was eliminated in 1993, and White Marsh service became a part of Route 15. Service between Overlea and White Marsh Mall/White Marsh Town Center is now provided by Route 58.
Timonium 1973–1992 Light Rail Express trips were discontinued in 1992 along with the opening of the Light Rail. The Route 18 designation was used as a Timonium-Hunt Valley shuttle starting on that day, but it was later discontinued.
Old Mill Road Glen Burnie 1993–1996 not replaced In 1995, service after 7 pm was discontinued. In 1996, line was completely discontinued due to low ridership.
Dundalk Avenue 1958–1959 Route 10 (no Sparrows Point service) This route has recently been resurrected to serve between Downtown Baltimore and Dundalk Marine Terminal, including the new Amazon Distribution Facility on Holabird Avenue.
Providence Road Park-and-Ride to Downtown Baltimore express service Towson 1976–1993 Shuttle to Light Rail Was an express service that operated through Towson, then downtown via I=-83. In 1992, along with the Light Rail opening, the number of trips were cut in half. In 1993, all express service was discontinued. A shuttle was formed in response to protests to total elimination.
Washington Boulevard line Washington Boulevard Pigtown 1957–1959 Route 11 Merged into Route 11. Service is provided by Route 36.
M-6 In 1984, service west of Mondawmin was replaced with "M-lines" during Metro's hours. In 1993, service south of the Cherry Hill Light Rail Stop was replaced with Routes 29 and 30 (which has since been replaced by Route 51).
In 1996, all Monday-Saturday service was discontinued. Route 5 was modified to replace service in Reservoir Hill, Route 27 was extended to Cherry Hill, and service elsewhere on the route was provided already by other existing lines.
In 2001, the remaining service on Sunday was discontinued when M-lines started to operate on Sundays.
Ridgely's Delight 1950–1993 not replaced In 1992, service on this route was cut in half. When discontinued in 1993, no replacement service on route was provided, but other buses operate near entire route.
St. Agnes Hospital 1987–2005 Routes 35 and 77 Service between UMBC and downtown merged into Route 35 in 2005 as part of GBBI. Service between UMBC and Halethorpe replaced by Route 77.
Springlake Way & Bellona Avenue to Overlea Hamilton Northern Parkway 1970–1990 Route 66 Route 58 now serves this area, and Route 55 covers the portion of this line between McLean Boulevard and Overlea.
Cheswolde to Downtown Cross Country Boulevard 1950–1989 not replaced Riders directed to take bus to Metro. Route 58 serves area and connects to Metro and Light Rail.
Park Heights Avenue 1987–2005 Service to Villa Julie replaced by Route M-10 (now Route 60). Service to other parts of line not replaced.
^ "Department of Transportation: Historical Evolution". Maryland Manual Online. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
^ a b c d "A Concise History of Baltimore's Transit". Baltimore Transit Archives. Archived from the original on April 8, 2002. Retrieved August 2, 2007.
^ "Railroad Gauge Width". Паровоз ИС. Российский железнодорожный портал. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012. Retrieved November 29, 2007.
^ Hilton, George W.; Due, John Fitzgerald (January 1, 2000). The Electric Interurban Railways in America. Stanford University Press. ISBN 978-0-8047-4014-2. Retrieved June 10, 2014. Worst of all, not all city systems were built to the standard American and European gauge of 4'-8 1⁄2". Pittsburgh and most other Pennsylvania cities used 5'-2 1⁄2", which became known as the Pennsylvania trolley gauge. Cincinnati used 5'-2 1⁄2", Philadelphia 5'-2 1⁄4", Columbus 5'-2", Altoona 5'-3", Louisville and Camden 5'-0", Canton and Pueblo 4'-0", Denver, Tacoma, and Los Angeles 3'-6", Toronto an odd 4'-10 7⁄8", and Baltimore a vast 5'-4 1⁄2".
^ "A Brief History of Baltimore Streetcars". Archived from the original on March 6, 2012. In 1949, the National City Lines holding company gained control of BTCO. The NCL has long been accused of being a major player in the so-called 'Great American streetcar scandal', in which front organizations for bus manufactures, tire companies and oil suppliers acquired and dismantled streetcar systems in order to replace them with buses. Soon after the NCL takeover, BTCO began to replace streetcar and trolleybus lines with conventional buses. The 1950s saw decline of the once extensive system, as NCL cut back on service and car maintenance.
^ "Firm Upheld on Firing Klan Driver". Pittsburgh Courier. August 13, 1966.
^ Gary Helton (2008). Baltimore's Streetcars and Buses. Aracadia Publishing. p. 103. ISBN 978-0-7385-5369-6. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
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Many feel like they are living on the edge — on the brink of disaster — with barely any room to move. The Bible shows a better way to live: not on the edge, but with an edge.
This series focuses on four principles from Proverbs that give us an edge in life: a clear cut advantage in every challenging situation. These qualities are available to every believer with the courage and tenacity to put them to work in their life.


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This tastefully decorated, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is nestled below a scenic overlook, faces west for you to enjoy fabulous Keuka sunsets, yet still minutes away from town!
Enter through the rear of the house into the open hallway. To your right is a full bath with a jetted tub, and shower with built in seating. The master bedroom with queen size bed and a ceiling fan also has access to this bathroom. Just down the hallway to your left is the kitchen, which was designed to entertain! A large breakfast bar and great appliances are sure to delight the chef in the family. The kitchen is open to the dining and living room which offer two sets of sliding glass doors that lead out to the expansive wrap around deck. Enjoy your morning coffee as you lounge on the deck, and listen to the birds singing. The living room has a built in wall unit with a beautiful gas fireplace you can enjoy while sipping your glass of Finger Lakes wine.
The open staircase leads you to the second floor. Just at the top is a full bath with tub. To your right is a bedroom overlooking the wooded hill and Esperanza Dr. The second bedroom is to your left and offers lake views and a ceiling fan.
Splash around in the lake if you like. The swimming is excellent with a rocky bottom and gradual drop off, or just relax and take in the fresh air as you watch the boaters go by. Retreat to the covered gravel patio if you are in need of a shady spot. If hiking or walking is your hobby, this property is on a quiet road that leads to Keuka Lake's State Park with miles of trails. Travel into the town of Branchport and enjoy a lunch or dinner cruise on the Esperanza Rose cruise ship, or for fine dining, the historic (1838) Esperanza Mansion Restaurant is also within walking distance less than ½ mile up the hill behind this property. Shopping, dining and wineries are just minutes away! Reward yourself and come vacation at this incredible lakeside home!


JONESBORO – Arkansas State University students will conduct their 19th annual "Order of the Pack" Thursday, Sept. 10, welcoming a new class into the Red Wolves family.
Sponsors of Order of the Pack, the Student Activities Board and the Student Government Association, work together to emphasize the traditions of Red Wolf athletics and Pack Pride.
"I am thrilled about this year's Order of the Pack!" said Haley Stotts of Little Rock. "As co-director of the Student Activities Board Spirit Club, it has been my duty and privilege to get students, alums, and the community of Jonesboro hyped about this event. I hope to see fellow Red Wolves fans pack out the new-and-improved Centennial Bank Stadium as we prepare for a great season under our second year head coach, Blake Anderson. It's going to be one HOWL of a time!"
Order of the Pack starts at 7:30 p.m. in Centennial Bank Stadium. The public is welcome.
The Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Color Guard will post the colors, the University Choir will sing the national anthem, and the Sound of the Natural State marching band will play the Alma Mater and pre-game music.
Logan Mustain of Benton, president of the Student Government Association, will welcome the crowd.
"I'm looking forward to this year's Order of the Pack more so than any other year because of all of the excitement surrounding athletics," Mustain said. "It's a great opportunity to get together with all of the region's biggest Red Wolves fans. With the hype for A-State vs. Mizzou building, I'm eager to see how many show up and show out."
The program includes Dr. Tim Hudson, chancellor, and his wife, Dr. Dee Dee Hudson; Dr. Rick Stripling, vice chancellor for Student Affairs; the Red Wolf Dancers; and the A-State Cheerleaders.
Matt Stoltz, voice of the EAB Red Wolf Sports Network, will emcee the last portion of the program, which features head coaches and Red Wolves athletic teams. Terry Mohajir, director of athletics, and Blake Anderson, head football coach, will address the crowd.
"Order of the Pack is an important event for freshmen. Here, they learn our chants, our game day rituals, and so much more," said Katherine Dickerson of Roanoke, Va., Student Activities Board co-Spirit Club director. This is not only important to freshmen, but for the upperclassmen and the community as well. This year's Order of the Pack is even more important with the unveiling of the Student Activity Center and the newly renovated west side of the stadium. I'm beyond excited to cheer on the Red Wolves and get this season started off with a bang."
Student groups will compete for the Alumni Spirit Stick, to be presented by Beth Smith, executive director of the Alumni Association. Students with a valid A-State ID will receive a complimentary spirit item.
Another program highlight will be the promotional video for Homecoming, the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 3.
For more details, contact the Leadership Center at (870) 972-2055 or Natalie Eskew, assistant dean for student activities and orientation, neskew@astate.edu.
On Friday, Sept. 11, at 5:30 p.m., the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its annual "Great A-State Tailgate," a major part of Paint the Town Red Week, in downtown Jonesboro. All Red Wolves fans are encouraged to attend the tailgate as well as Order of the Pack.
The first home game of the season will be Saturday, Sept. 12, when the Red Wolves host Missouri, with kickoff at 6 p.m.
The Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce has a growing list of activities leading up to Arkansas State University's big game against the University of Missouri on Saturday, Sept. 12.


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Russia's PhosAgro donates $1.2 million to improve sustainable soil management in Africa, Latin America and the Near East
FAO project aims to enhance farmers' skills in assessing soil conditions and strengthen capacities of national soil laboratories
5 December 2018, Rome - PhosAgro, Russia's leading phosphate-based fertiliser producer, today signed an agreement with FAO to donate $1.2 million to improve farmers' skills in sustainable soil management and enhance the capacities of national soil laboratories in Africa, Latin America and the Near East.
The contribution will help farmers to enhance their capacities in soil condition assessment and informed decision-making regarding sustainable soil management, particularly soil fertility, as well as facilitate knowledge exchange among farmers.
The Soil Doctors Testing Kits - special kits for assessing soil condition - will be developed and distributed to at least 5,000 farmers in participating countries who will also receive training on how to use them.
A key component of the two -year project is the establishment of regional soil laboratory networks (RESOLANs) in Africa, Latin America and the Near East. The project envisages strengthening of soil laboratories in developing countries with a focus on assessing fertilizers' quality and safety.
Promoting sustainable soil management for healthy soils ensures that people have safe and nutritious food without endangering essential ecosystem services.
The contribution agreement was signed today on the sidelines of the World Soil Day celebrations at FAO headquarters in Rome by Marcela Villarreal, FAO Director for Partnerships and South-South Cooperation Division, and Andrey Guryev, Chief Executive Officer of PhosAgro.
"Through signing this Agreement today, both PhosAgro and FAO express the commitment to strengthen our collaboration into a fruitful partnership, with the specific goals of supporting small scale farmers through the Global Soils Doctors Programme and the enhancement of national soil laboratories through the Global Soil Laboratory Network (GLOSOLAN)," said Villarreal.
"I trust this collaboration will become an innovative and replicable model of partnerships between FAO and the private sector that will concretely contribute to achieving the 2030 Agenda," she added.
"Our strategy is fully consistent with FAO's goals and objectives to ensure global food security and eliminate hunger, and we highly appreciate the practical result from the implementation of this project," said Guryev.
"Taking into consideration the scope and significant potential of the project, PhosAgro will play an important role in establishing a unified global scientific and information mechanism that will facilitate the promotion of new technologies and knowledge in the field of sustainable land-use and agriculture. Doing so will help farmers and agricultural workers, who are actively involved in intensive agricultural practices, effectively grow crops without accumulating pollutants in the soil," he added.
PhosAgro is the largest phosphate-based fertilizer producer in Europe, the largest producer of high-grade phosphate rock, one of the leading producers of feed phosphates in Europe, and Russia's only producer of nepheline concentrate.
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Vancouver Stealth's Logan Schuss (right) and James Rahe celebrate a goal during NLL action at the Langley Events Centre on Dec. 8. Gary Ahuja Langley Times
Stealth still seeking first win
Calgary uses dominant first and third quarters to hand Vancouver second straight loss to open National Lacrosse League season
The Calgary Roughnecks did the bulk of their damage in 30 of the game's 60 minutes, handing the Vancouver Stealth a 15-12 loss.
The Stealth were in Calgary on Friday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome in National Lacrosse League action, scoring a dozen of their goals in the first and third quarters.
Calgary improved to 1-1 while Vancouver dropped to 0-2.
"We have 16 games left and we need to start winning, but we are not pushing the panic button," said Stealth coach and assistant general manager Jamie Batley. "We need to get better shooting percentages and we need more goals from our guys and they know that."
The Roughnecks raced out to a 5-1 lead and led 6-4 after one quarter. Each team scored twice in the second and Vancouver twice cut the lead to one goal in the first five minutes of the third quarter before Calgary closed the period with five of the final goals. The Stealth outscored Calgary 3-1 in the fourth but that was not enough.
"It was the little things that got away from us tonight," said assistant captain Logan Schuss who had five goals in eight shots. He also finished with a game-high eight points.
Calgary chased starting goaltender Tye Belanger from the net just 7:52 into the game after he surrendered four goals on 11 shots. It marked the second straight week Belanger did not finish the game.
Brodie MacDonald allowed 11 goals on 42 shots.
One positive from the game for Vancouver was that their offence did find some rhythm.
Last year's two leading scorers, Rhys Duch and Corey Small, were held to a combined three assists in week one. But in Calgary, Duch had a goal and three assists while Small set up five goals.
Brandon Clelland (two goals, two assists), Tony Malcom (one goal, two assists), Joel McCready (one goal, one assist), James Rahe (one goal) and Ryan Fournier (one goal) rounded out the scoring. Fournier's goal was the first of his NLL career.
The Stealth are off this weekend and return to action on Dec. 29 when they hit the road to face the New England Black Wolves.
Chilliwack's Deanna Tuchscherer competes at Basketball Canada camp
Rogers, CBC sign 7-year sub-licensing agreement for Hockey Night in Canada


I'm constantly asked, "Who is Biomeme's customer?" While US human health is not our initial focus, this is where people's questioning always seem to center. So, for this post, I'll assume we're talking about human health. That's not a simple question, especially in the healthcare industry, with its muddied world of broken economic drivers.
Experts say you shouldn't confuse your users with your true customers – the people that pay for your product or service. Our initial US users will likely be nurses and lab techs in point-of-care settings. One can argue that our customers, however, would be healthcare "Providers" (hospital systems) or "Payers" (insurance companies) or even patients.
Some say, "While patients' needs should be considered, you really need to focus on the needs of your customers, the Payers or Providers." I believe our system could be able to slot into the existing CPT codes for insurance billing, and could even be a new revenue stream for doctors looking to offer additional services.
I believe, however, (along with many of my DreamIt Health classmates like Medlio) that the US healthcare system is moving toward a model whereby people will get basic preventative care and catastrophic insurance, and then cover their general healthcare costs themselves. My family and I are living that future now with our high deductible Health Savings Account(HSA) plan. And, under this scheme, I think I AM the real customer…NOT the insurance provider and NOT the doctor. The economics will need to work for me and my family.
$200: Lost Saturday playing with the kids – when you have little kids you can pretty much only do 1 or 2 big activities a day. The is either priceless or 4 hours x my wife's teacher salary hourly "rate"….its low but higher if she tutors, say $50/hr. If you don't have small kids you might think a quick doctor visit is 1 hour including travel time. Us parents know that this is an afternoon affair.
$39: Useless "rapid" realtime qPCR chicken pox test $120: Assume 3 hrs/day @ $20/hr extra work my wife spent trying to catch up on the 2 days she had to take off work to stay with our daughter because Mei couldn't go to daycare since the rash "might" be chicken pox.
$100: My wife's fear and frustration of not knowing what the hell is on her 3 yr old's skin. $20: My anger at this whole predicament and the $80 we spent on daycare we didn't use. $20 is probably low.
Based on this, what's the real "value" of a better test?
No, I probably wouldn't pay an extra $240 over the $39 for a rapid test at the doctor's office…but I definitely would've paid an extra $100 to get that result the same day while I waited. Wouldn't you? I already choose to pay cash (unreimbursed) for common medications at my doctors office to prevent the time and hassle of waiting to pickup a prescription at the pharmacy. I am already paying MORE for a better experience. Please contact us about your experience or what you would pay. Better yet do a quick youtube video and email us the link. We're compiling experiences and could really use your thoughts.


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Meyer and Renee Luskin Receive UCLA Medal
Chancellor Gene Block poses for a photo with Renee and Meyer Luskin after presenting the UCLA Medal. Photo by Les Dunseith
Meyer and Renee Luskin Receive UCLA Medal The honor recognizes the couple's efforts to 'create opportunity for all through education and research'
May 30, 2019 /0 Comments/in School of Public Affairs Gary Segura /by Mary Braswell
Meyer and Renee Luskin — alumni, benefactors and lifelong friends of UCLA — received the university's highest honor at a reception that was followed by an engaging symposium inspired by their deep commitment to education and social justice.
Chancellor Gene Block bestowed the UCLA Medal on the Luskins on May 29, at the conference center bearing their name.
"What drives Meyer and Renee is precisely what drives UCLA: a desire to solve society's biggest challenges and to create opportunity for all through education and research," Block said.
Countless UCLA students have benefited from scholarships funded by the Luskins, and the couple's legacy can be seen across the campus. The School of Public Affairs was rechristened with the Luskin name in 2011, providing the resources to further its research efforts and expand educational opportunities for students in the fields of public affairs, public policy, social welfare and urban planning.
The UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center, which opened in 2016 in the heart of campus, is a structure of "ageless grace" that will bring people together to explore new ideas for generations to come, Block said.
The medal citation read aloud by the chancellor specifically recognizes the Luskins for their "entrepreneurial spirit and a vision for recycling and repurposing available resources," as well as being "catalysts for convening people around important issues that require collaboration."
Renee and Meyer Luskin listen to comments by panelists during the symposium that followed presentation of the UCLA Medal. Photo by Les Dunseith
After receiving the UCLA Medal, Renee Luskin, who earned a B.A. in sociology in 1953, said it has been a "true joy" to be part of the university's remarkable journey. "We have met so many extraordinary people and made treasured friendships here," she said.
Meyer Luskin, who grew up in New York City's Lower East Side and Los Angeles' Boyle Heights in an immigrant family with little education or financial means, remembered his first day at UCLA.
"I recall a shy, innocent, simple, somewhat odd, not-quite-17-year-old freshman walking up Janss Steps in 1942. Yes, that was 77 years ago," said Luskin, who completed his bachelor's degree in economics in 1949 after a break for military service during World War II.
"How do I feel? UCLA, one of the world's great universities, is awarding me its highest honor. It has been an incredibly long and fortunate journey to this podium."
The medal ceremony drew family, friends and colleagues of the Luskins along with UCLA faculty, staff and supporters. It was followed by a symposium moderated by Gary Segura, dean of the Luskin School of Public Affairs.
Renee and Meyer Luskin, he said, "are two people who are thoughtful and critical of social conditions that they see as inequitable, who embrace the role of education as the linchpin of democracy, who are remarkably intellectually curious about everything under the sun, and whose affection for and celebration of the many students whose lives they have touched is amazing to witness."
In that spirit, Segura guided the conversation by panelists selected for their varied perspectives on UCLA's mission and because they could speak to issues important to the Luskins:
JR DeShazo, public policy chair and director of the Luskin Center for Innovation, specializes in environmental policy and politics.
Andrea Ghez, head of UCLA's Galactic Center Group, is a globally recognized expert in observational astrophysics.
Leonard Kleinrock, distinguished professor of computer science who has been on the UCLA faculty since 1963, developed the mathematical theory of packet networks, the technology underpinning the Internet.
David Myers, director of the Luskin Center for History and Policy, has written extensively on modern Jewish intellectual and cultural history.
Andrew Vega, who earned his B.A. in English language and literature from UCLA in 2007, is principal of the Alliance Renee and Meyer Luskin Academy, and is known for helping to turn around low-performing schools.
The conversation touched on inequity in education and threats posed by environmental degradation and technology used for inappropriate or even nefarious purposes. It also recognized the spirit of innovation kindled at UCLA, seen in the drive and ingenuity of its students.
"I think this is an important lesson for our students — and all of us, really — to never let our fear of failure stop us from taking risks," Block said.
The couple have also provided financial support at UCLA for the Legal Ethics program at UCLA Law, the Luskin Lecture for Thought Leadership and the Institute on Inequality and Democracy at UCLA Luskin.
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Why Hull's Scott Street Bridge is being pulled down - and how we've been here all before
Banksy's artwork brought up a big question for Hull City Council
Isn't it always the way?
You spend £4.5m doing up your art gallery for Hull's year as the UK City of Culture year then Britain's most famous graffiti artist rocks up and leaves his mark on a rusty old bridge a few miles away.
The sudden appearance of Banksy's artwork in January posed a big question for Hull City Council - what to do with Scott Street bridge?
The council's immediate response involved a couple of sheets of perspex and the installation of some metal fencing.
CROWD-PULLER: Scores of people visited the artwork this weekend after it was confirmed as a Banksy
Now time appears to be finally running out on the upright bridge with the council announcing plans to remove its two raised decks.
They will be dismantled subject to a new planning application being approved.
Hull's Banksy is going to be moved as Scott Street Bridge to be pulled down
But let's not forget, we've been here before.
Back in 2001, a council-commissioned study on the industrial areas flanking the River Hull concluded the bridge should not be re-opened to road traffic.
By then it had already been closed for five years, with its decks locked in the raised position with steel cables.
Then in 2007, the council's asset management committee went one step further.
Councillors on the committee voted to press ahead with the demolition of the main bridge structure, including the raised decks, after concluding it was the most cost-effective option.
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At the time, they suggested the old hydraulic mechanism could be removed and put in a museum.
The wheels were duly set in motion and a planning application for listed building consent for demolition was prepared by the council's bridges section.
As part of the application, a firm of civil and structural engineering consultants was hired to support the case for demolition.
The company's detailed report pulled no punches about the bridge's fragile condition, highlighting a failure by the council to carry out any essential maintenance work or major repairs since its closure to road traffic in 1996.
Banksy's Draw The Raised Bridge artwork on Scott Street bridge
"The condition is so poor that repairs may not now be an option, even if financial constraints were not considered," it concluded.
The engineers found extensive corrosion in most of the bridge's main sections with a "total breakdown" of previous protective coatings applied to exposed steelwork caused by the river's sighty salty water.
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These included the ends of each upright deck which were immersed in water at each high tide.
However, the application never reached the planning committee for a decision.
From an email trail still publicly accessible, it seems no-one could agree on how long it might take for the raised bridge to become dangerous if it was just left as it was.
Scott Street bridge open to cars in 1985
Things drifted until 2010 when an email exchange between council planners and the bridges section confirmed the latter still supported demolition as the "preferred solution for dealing with the redundant structure".
Since then, zilch. Until now.
So far, it's taken 23 years for the council to do precisely nothing about a slowly-corroding but very prominent Grade II listed structure on its books.
Thanks to Banksy injecting some urgency into the proceedings, the bridge is back on the agenda and the sight of its raised decks towering high above the River Hull could soon be a thing of the past.
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by Lorraine Clayton November 20, 2019
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A$AP Rocky is designing some new uniforms for some inmates he met in prison.
On July 2, the "Babushka Boi" was taken into custody over his involvement in a Stockholm street fight. A Swedish court found A$AP Rocky guilty of assault, and he was remanded for one month. However, He was handed a suspended sentence and ordered to pay damages to the victim. The time A$AP Rocky spent in that Swedish prison didn't just open his mind to how the justice system worked but also opened his mind and his heart to his fellow inmates. Many people go into prison, keep their heads down, or try to join a gang for protection. You would think the pretty boy rapper would do the same, but instead, he decided to be a humanitarian.
He used his one month to get to know not just the ins and out of prison, but also the inmates and came to realize where he may just be needed and that this disappointment would inevitably turn into an appointment. The easy part about his connections was that he could have spoken to the inmates in a language that they understood, hip hop.
Following his release from prison, A$AP Rocky decided that it wasn't just enough to rap with the inmates but to show them and the world that he is turning over a new leaf. He plans to return to Stockholm on December 11 for a show at the Ericsson Globe, which of course, will include other Swedish artistes. But to top it all off, the "Babushka Boi" will be donating proceeds from the show to the inmates and the prison reform. Talk about doing right by the homies, we see you Rock!
You would think the new leaf stopped there, but it didn't, thanks to the inspiration behind the metal bars he has also designed a prison chic wardrobe for the inmates. Let's hope the color scheme goes with their eyes.
Besides these acts of good nature, Rocky is now working on his new album" All Smiles,". We hope to hear great rhymes on this mix because he is a "changed" man.
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Welcome to the world of one-place studies! Twenty-six of our members are sharing something in their particular place for this year's A-Z Blogging Challenge. Today Alex Coles ponders a subset of her one-place study of Wing in Buckinghamshire.
Wing isn't just Wing, you know. In My Place is Wing village itself, then the hamlets of Ascott to the east, Crafton to the south, Cottesloe to the west, Burcott to the north, then nestled in along the road from Wing to Burcott is the hamlet of Littleworth.
When you visit Wing today most of these hamlets are not really noticeable as housing has sprung up to fill the gaps between them, leaving just one large village mass, but of course they were completely separate neighbourhoods amongst the fields at some stage or they wouldn't have separate names. Some of this would happened in living memory - when I visited Wing in 2013 I was informed by a friendly lollipop-man standing on the corner of the Littleworth road that "all those houses" (with vague wave at the nearest buildings) weren't there when he was a boy.
Different housing styles on different streets may be a good visual clue as to when a street first established itself. While it's wedged firmly up in Wing now, with just that stretch of road bearing the name Littleworth indicating the old hamlet, Littleworth must have been a clearly distinct place in its own right as far back as at least 1227, when it was known as Litlengeworth. Its history as home to a subset of my Wing folk is definitely longer than the late 19th century terraced housing (on one side of the road) and late 20th century (on the other) would suggest.
Hamlets also raise an interesting question for a prospective one-place studier. If your potential place has hamlets, is the combined place a little on the large side to comfortably wrangle when researching? Should one perhaps start with a one-place study of the hamlet first, then expand once the core elements of the hamlet have been explored? For what it's worth I jumped in and took on the whole shebang. It is good to sometimes sit and contemplate just a hamlet on its own though - after all, in times gone by it certainly was a community in its own right.


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With everyone being stuck at home, the debut of the final episodes of Rick and Morty Season 4 in...
With everyone being stuck at home, the debut of the final episodes of Rick and Morty Season 4 in May feel like a long wait. What's great is, the show is trying to keep us hyped, and we have the title reveals for the next episodes of the season.
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Like true Rick and Morty fashion, we have titles that are basically bad puns of films with 'Rick and Morty' forced into them. I'll admit, I can't really name all of the films the titles are parodying, but my guesses so far are Prometheus, Children of the Corn, and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. I'm also guessing The Vat of Acid Episode is a play on how Friends titles their episodes (i.e., The One where…)
Though this also doesn't look like much, we can kind of see how the final episodes will play out. The latest trailer had a lightsaber fight between Tammy and Summer, so it's possible that it would be part of the finale, seeing as the title is a Star Wars pun.
Admittedly, the latest episodes of Rick and Morty haven't been the strongest, but hopefully the show gets back on its feet soon. I just think it's best if we just had the whole season play straight rather than to have it cut off in half. You can ask how daunting it feels for Steven Universe fans when they don't have regular release dates for their episodes.
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A new platform has launched designed to help small businesses keen to export.
According to the BIS, the GREAT.gov.uk trade hub "Will act as a single digital destination for trade and investment, bringing together and connecting UK businesses, international buyers and international investors. Whether businesses are new, occasional or frequent exporters, they will be able to take advantage of the new suite of tools and exclusive deals on fees or commissions with some of world's leading online marketplaces."
International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox said, "Maximising the opportunities for international trade is not only in our best economic interests – it's crucial to the UK's future prosperity to ensure we're building and maintaining an economy that works for everybody.
"We have always been at the forefront of the free trade-supporting countries in the EU, but despite this only around 11% of registered British businesses currently export beyond our borders.
"Some businesses have told us they don't know where to start or how to make the next step onto the global marketplace. That's why we want to support UK businesses large and small as they grow, and help them connect with global demand to fulfil our greatest economic ambitions.
"GREAT.gov.uk will show an international audience that we're home to the most dynamic and innovative companies in the world and that Britain is open for business as never before."
The site has been launched in part to encourage those SMEs who feel they wouldn't have any luck finding a market for their products overseas to reconsider. According to Fox, of the 2.5 million businesses registered in the UK, an estimated 360,000 who have an exportable product or service mistakenly believe there isn't a global demand for it.
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It's World Meat Free Day, but Maybe We Should Call It Something Else
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The name suggests deprivation, which is unfortunate, because people will only give up meat if they believe there's something fabulous to be gained.
Today is World Meat Free Day, when people are encouraged to eat more sustainably for the sake of the planet by reducing consumption of animal products. There are a lot of reasons why meat and dairy are terrible for the Earth, from their resource-intensive production, to methane pollution, to the terrifying spread of antibiotic resistance; but arguably, the biggest concern is the future.
As the population expands to a predicted 11 billion people by 2050, and as many of those people grow wealthier and start eating more meat, the future of food security looks ominous. The organizers of World Meat Free Day state:
"If the world continues consuming meat at its current rate, we'd soon need 3 Earths just to feed us. Even if the world could stop food waste entirely, food production would still need to increase by 60 percent in order to feed this larger, wealthier and urban population. That means a meat production of over 200 million tons at the current rate of consumption."
Hence, initiatives such as World Meat Free Day, which hopes to get people eating less meat overall so that the future isn't so dire.
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This is a noble intention and an important message for the public to hear, but I question the wisdom of calling it "World Meat Free Day." Similar to "Meatless Mondays," the name signals to meat-eaters that one is missing out on something. In the words of Bee Wilson, who wrote an excellent article on this topic for The Reducetarian Solution anthology:
"A meatless meal sounds less than a carnivorous meal. It is defining itself by what it is not... Thousands of people have a Monday night dinner of black bean chili sin carne, feel virtuous for abstaining from meat, and then return with relief to short ribs and hamburgers for the rest for the week."
Wilson's article argues that, in order to shift public opinion and change dietary habits on a large scale, we need to focus on what will be gained by eating a plant-based diet. The emphasis should be placed on the health, ethical, and planetary benefits of meatless eating, in order to make it more appealing than the old way of eating. People always respond better to positivity than to fear-mongering scenarios of what animal agriculture will do to our planet (although, admittedly, I am guilty of using this approach in past articles).
We'd do better to hear about how plant-based eating will energize us, improve our hair and skin, strengthen our bones, heal diseased hearts and clogged arteries, and decrease inflammation in the body. This knowledge will shape new preferences, helping us "to see a vegetable-centric diet as something delicious and superior, rather than a deprivation." Over time, we'll get there:
"A meal of falafel and hummus with crunchy pickled carrots and soft roasted eggplant [will] seem like more of a treat than a greasy meatball sub."
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Q: Show that this measure cannot exist Let $\mu\colon\mathcal{B}([0,1])\rightarrow \{0, 1\}$ be a measure satisfying $\mu(\{x\})=0$ for each $x\in[0,1]$ and $\mu([0,1])=1$.
I want to prove that this measure cannot exist.
Proof:
Let $A\in\mathcal{B}([0,1])$ be the smallest subset where $\mu(A)=1$. This smallest subset must exist, because of the monotonicitiy of the measure. Hence we have $\mu(A\cap\mathbb{Q})=\mu(A)-\mu(\mathbb{Q})=\mu(A)-\mu(\bigcup_{x\in \mathbb{Q}}\{x\})=1$ in contradiction to the assumption that $A$ is the smallest subset satisfying this property.
It this correct?

A: Hint: A measure satisfying $\mu(\{x\})=0$ for every $x$ is called "continuous", presumably because it follows that the function $x\mapsto\mu([0,x])$ is continuous.

A: Since $\mu([0,1]) = 1$, $\mu$ is $0-1$ valued, and singletons have measure $0$, either $\mu([0,1/2]) = 1$ or $\mu([1/2,1]) = 1$.
Label whichever one of these intervals that has measure $1$ as $I_1$. Proceed to construct a sequence $\{I_n\}$ of closed intervals satisfying
$$I_1 \supset I_2 \supset I_3 \supset \cdots,$$
$\mu(I_k) = 1$ for all $k$, and $\ell(I_k) = 2^{-k}$.
The continuity of the measure implies $$\mu \left( \bigcap_kI_k \right) = 1,$$ but the nested intervals property guarantees the intersection is a singleton.

A: Your set $A$ need not exist. One way of proving this result is to consider $a\equiv \inf \{x: \mu [0,x]=1\}$. It is easy to see that $\mu [0,a)=0$ and  $\mu [0,a]=1$ which forces $\mu \{a\}$ to be $1$, a contradiction.
Some details: $\mu [0,a-\frac 1 n]=0$ for all $n$ by definition of $a$ and this gives $\mu [0,a)=0$. Similarly, $\mu [0,a+\frac 1 n]=1$ for all $n$ and this gives $\mu [0,a]=1$.

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Very recently, I spent 4 months in Lusaka, Zambia working at The stART Foundation, an art foundation, to help with fundraising initiatives. While I was there, I helped build awareness around the stART Foundation not only across Southern Africa, but also in North America. I also successfully set up funding opportunities through events and workshops. Since I've been back to Canada, I have continued to find ways to bring awareness to the Foundation in North America. My time in Zambia was a very humbling and educational experience.
ZAMBIA!! – The most beautiful country I have ever been to. I don't think I've ever seen anything more beautiful than a Zambian sunset over the Zambezi river.
Sapa, Vietnam – I trekked through the Sapa mountains for two days. Amazing experience!
Palm Beach, Australia – My dad grew up in Palm Beach, just outside of Sydney. Beautiful little surfer town.
Gili Islands, Indonesia – The Gili Islands are just off the coast of Bali, they are tiny. The only way to get around is by way of bike or horse and buggy!
Malta – The rocky cliffs and bright blue water of the small Island of Malta is definitely a stunning sight to see. Also – there is nothing better than crunchy toast with tomatoes and fresh Maltese olive oil!
I love trying all the new restaurants and patios that are opening up. Some of my favorites right now are Patria on King West or the rooftop patio at Terroni at Yonge and Price.
Starting at Bookmark has definitely been my career highlight so far. I have learned so much already.
Networking, it is extremely important. Going on informational interviews to see how people got where they are and how they got there has helped me learn about the business and possible jobs.


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Cheers to 12 Years – Reflecting on Baxter's History
The year is 2011. Adele is cranking out now-classics like "Rolling in the Deep"; Oprah just ended her reign as the undisputed talk show queen, and I'm a naïve 19-year-old using phrases like "Totes mcgoats" or "Humble-brag". Oh, and more importantly Baxter Brewing has just canned their first beer becoming the 16th brewery to open in the state of Maine. Baxter Brewing was the first brewery to exclusively can their beer –leading to our first company slogan "We do what we can, we can what we do." Back then, I'd imagine Baxter sales representatives actually had to convince people that canned beer tastes the same –if not better –than bottled beer. Looking back, 12 years sure does feel like a lifetime ago. You see I've, recently turned 30, and I'm feeling the passing of time more acutely these days. Take for instance when I sell Ice Storm of '98.
It's 4pm, but since this is January in Maine it's already dark. I'm in Windham and I'm going to be late for a sampling I have in Raymond in a half hour. I know I'm pushing it, but there is a bar manager I want to see on the main drag of Windham before I head west on route 302. I pull into the empty parking lot, grab a sample of Ice Storm, and head into the bar. A disinterested teenager looks up from her phone "A table for one?" she asks.
"Actually, I was hoping to grab a seat at the bar." She shrugs and gestures toward an empty bar, which I saunter over to. The bartender dutifully comes over.
"Whatcha drinking today," she asks.
"Actually, I'm swinging by with Baxter Brewing, I was hoping I could chat with Emma if she's in." The bartender sticks her head in the swinging doors that lead to the kitchen.
"Emma, the rep from Baxter Brewing is here to see you," she shouts. Moments later a young woman, presumably Emma, walks out from the kitchen. I'm pretty bad at guessing people's age, but she looks hardly old enough to drink.
"Hey Emma, my name is Jonas –like the Weezer song." It's how I've introduced myself for years now. I know not everyone gets the reference, but being a 90s kid, I love alternative rock band Weezer. It brings forth memories of drinking mountain dew and playing guitar hero in my friend's basement.
"Oh Jonas, like the Jonas Brothers?" she asks. It's a fair reference; the Jonas brothers are much more relevant to the Gen Z Tik-Tok culture than Weezer ever was. Still, that doesn't help to cushion the blow of me feeling out-of-touch and old.
"Yep, exactly like the Jonas Brothers," I continued before launching into my pitch. "I'm not sure if you were in Maine in 1998, but that winter we got hit by a wicked blizzard. Trees were down, most folks lost power for weeks on end. We're all still pretty fond of talking about that storm, so it's a wink and nod to those of us who remember Baxter's released our winter seasonal Ice Storm of '98. The liquid is an approachable lower Abv New-England IPA that leans toward tropical fruit profile. Personally, I get a lot of pineapple on the nose, with a clean subtly sweet finish."
"Oh yeah, my dad has talked about that storm. I wasn't born until 2001, so I can't say I was around for it." I'm trying to do the mental math and realize that children born into a post 9/11 world are old enough to drink. Again, I feel the weight of my age. She is very polite, listens to me talk about the beer and Baxter as a whole. We chatted for a little while longer. I ask her what brands have done well for her historically, and what her decision-making process looks like when adding new brands. She assures me she'll try the beer with her staff. I leave the account feeling old, but optimistic about a good first meeting.
I pull into The Good Life market in Raymond just in time for my sampling. Good Life Market, a cozy specialty foods store with a diverse beer selection, has everything set up for me. The beer is nestled in an icebox, sample cups are stacked neatly on the table next to an impressive display of Howl Together, Coastal Storm, and Ice Storm of '98. It's a small and intimate space, but it's clear the customers are engaged around the brand –asking insightful questions and sharing their Baxter memories.
About half-way through the sampling, two of the customers begin striking up a conversation. From the snippets that I overhear it's clear that they know each other. It's a common enough occurrence for anyone who has spent time in rural Maine. I know when I head home to Rockland, I can't throw a stone without running into someone I knew from high school sports or theater. I assume from their pleasant conversation that they're friends or at least neighbors, until one of them leaves and the other one says to me, "You see that guy who just left. That is the most pleasant conversation I've had with him in over 10 years. You see, he and I are on opposite ends of the political spectrum. I always see these ridiculous signs in his yard, and we've had some heated discussions around it. Who would've thought we'd have found common ground in the beer we drink. Anyways, just thought you should know." He says as he grabs a 4pk and heads to the register.
It's hard to see the trees through the forest. It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day minutia of craft beer, that I forget one of the most important lessons I've learned at Baxter Brewing. Beer has the power to bring people together. Whether it's by telling stories of communal experiences or sharing a 4-pack of the latest release from your favorite brewery (hopefully Baxter).
Baxter Brewing is coming up on our 12th anniversary as a brewery. Even more impressive, we sold more beer in 2022 than ever before –not something many breweries can say in their 12th year of business. Baxter Brewing has taught me a lot in the two and half years I've been working for them; environmental stewardship, an inclusive attitude toward all types of beer drinkers, and that as we age, we face new challenges and new decisions. Using the experience we've gathered and learning from our mistakes, we can be better than we ever were.
I look forward to 2023, both in my personal and professional life. Yes, there will undoubtedly be challenges in both facets. For instance, in my personal life I'm learning about the struggles of being a responsible homeowner. I don't love spending my weekends in a basement insulating or hanging floor joist hangers, but I do feel a real sense of accomplishment. Obviously, there are more than 16 different breweries in Maine now, but I love the increased competition, cooperation, and collaboration. The younger breweries have pushed Baxter to innovate and try new recipes. We are in year four since our rebrand, and the brand has never been stronger. I'm not sure I could say we would have seen the same success if there were still only 16 breweries.
Not only has Baxter been successful in innovating new recipes, but we've done it while still sticking true to our brand. We are, and always have been, genuine to who we are and the beer we brew. I've always admired that Baxter Brewing represents all facets of Maine life, and I think our fans do as well. I'm sure the next twelve years will have their challenges, but if Baxter Brewing can make it through a global pandemic while continuing to thrive and grow, I'm sure there isn't a challenge we can't handle.
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The categorization of marijuana comes under the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). It is a restricted drug and is considered as a mind-altering substance like LSD, heroin. Despite these facts, four US states have legalized it for recreational purpose and twenty-three states have legalized it for medical usage. American prefer to get this drug legalized and this has created a big hype among the politicians and the government officials. Marijuana can undoubtedly be used in the medical field for the treatment of physical and mental ailments associated with some of the chronic diseases. The industry still faces many hurdles due to the probability of misuse it could do to the general people who use it only for recreational purposes.
The legalization of marijuana has been advantageous for the states socially and economically.
Taking an example of the state of Colorado, there was a collection of taxes (licensing, taxation and fee) of $13.9 million in 2014-15. In the next year, the figures attained an increment of 70% and the taxes of $23.7 million were collected. Apart from this benefit, the states have been benefited from the decline of the crime rate. The similar addition to taxes and decrement in crime rate was observed in Washington state also. This is the primary consideration of the states to consider the benefits related to marijuana for the savings of billions for the states.
Legalization of marijuana not only benefits the government by saving the funds, it is undoubtedly a great step for the public and private institutes to treat many chronic diseases. There are practical solutions confirming the efficacy of the drug in relieving physical pain due to chronic diseases and stabilizing mental balance. It can reduce the spreading of cancer and halts the progress of Alzheimer's Disease which is a great achievement. There are also stats illustrating the combating symptoms of PTSDs and other psychological issues among the veteran community. The private sector has led many companies to like to study the effects of THC (Tetra-Hydro-Cannabinol) for developing the new treatments to give pain-relieving effects.
Marijuana has many social, medicinal and economic benefits. Before making an investment in the cannabis sector, it is important to understand the important points. It is a powerful drug having positive and negative sides and hence, comes under controversy. The medical uses of marijuana are still under the process of confirmation and the treatment of side-effects of chronic diseases like HIV infection, cancer therapy, and others, are treated by this drug at low-mid level. The recreational marijuana could reduce the prices of this drug and the tax revenue figures for the state would gradually decrease with it.
To conclude, it would be too early to cite the experiences of the states which have legalized cannabis for medical or recreational use. The evidence is on the promising notes by far. The medical industry is still making in-depth researches for marijuana usage for chronic diseases and hence, the investments in cannabis segment would be still speculative. Investors must hold on the betting for the full federal legalization of marijuana for now.


The 2013 NRL Season will spectacularly conclude in the NRL Grand Final, the greatest sporting event of the year. Who will take out the 2013 NRL Premiership?
Destined to hold a special place in the game's rich secular history, 2013 Premiers Grand Final day will stunningly honour that occasion. ANZ Stadium is a stunning arena in which to showcase this concluding game to the NRL season and is a definite 'must see' if visiting Sydney around this time.
This season is sure to be bigger and better than any season before it. All Clubs have their sights set on this date, 6th October when the 2013 NRL Telstra Premiership will be decided. The Grand Final is the hottest ticket in town so be sure you book your seat to be part of this grand occasion.
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Hello, blog friends! I hope you are all having a wonderful week! This week, I am participating in the Books & Beverages Blog Tour. Here is a little bit of information about that:
"Welcome to the Books & Beverages Blog Tour hosted by Mountain Brook Ink publishing! We're so excited that you are joining us for the next two weeks of fun. We look forward to introducing you to some new authors -- maybe you'll even find a new favorite! The tour begins at Annie Douglass Lima's blog on February 15, 2016 and goes through March 1, 2016, ending with Anna Weaver Hurtt's. Please check below for the complete schedule of the tour.
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Heather L.L. FitzGerald - Debut author of young adult fantasy series, The Tethered World Chronicles
Kimberly Rose Johnson - Multi-published author of sweet romance series, The Wildflower B&B Romance
Angela Ruth Strong - Multi-published author of Finding Love in Sun Valley, Idaho, book one in the Resort to Love series
Each stop will include an opportunity to enter for a FREE KINDLE FIRE as the grand prize, as well as three runner-up opportunities to win a $10 Starbucks gift card! Check the bottom of the post for either a Rafflecopter FORM or a Rafflecopter link for your chance to enter!
The lovely Angela Ruth Strong is joining us today to tell us a little about herself and her writing, so let's get this interview started!
Author Mini-view:
#1. Tell us a bit about yourself and your writing. (How did you get started? How many books have you written? Where are you on your writing journey?)
In high school I had a basketball player run into me when I was cheerleading. I flew into the bleachers and broke four ribs. I wrote about it and sent it to American Cheerleader Magazine. They bought it and paid me one hundred bucks. That was the easiest I'd ever made money before. I wish it was always that easy.
I studied journalism at the University of Oregon finished my first novel in 2006 and a second one in 2007. I got interest from a publisher at a conference and then interest from an agent because I had interest from a publisher. While I was waiting for her to sell those books, the Love Finds You line of books put out a call for submissions. I honestly threw together three chapters in a day. When my agent called with good news, I was shocked to find out I'd sold the book I hadn't written yet rather than the other two that I'd spent months sweating over.
Since then, I've written in all kinds of genres. The books in my middle-grade series include The Water Fight Professional, The Snowball Fight Professional, The Food Fight Professional, and The Pillow Fight Professional. Fun for kids who enjoyed The Diary of a Wimpy Kid. My women's fiction title Lighten Up is about the daughter of a pastor who can't forgive her father for running off with the church secretary until she falls in love with her own pastor. Then I tried my hand at romantic suspense in a book set with my amazing critique group titled Team Love on the Run.
Currently, I just signed a contract for a 2017 release with Love Inspired Suspense, and I'm rereleasing my debut novel as Finding Love in Sun Valley since it is being considered for a movie (http://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/faithmediaandculture/2012/07/mpi-to-bring-popular-love-finds-you-book-series-to-television.html). This will be the first in my Resort to Love series with Finding Love in Big Sky, Montana releasing in November and Finding Love in Park City, Utah coming out next year. I love hanging out with the old characters again!!!
#2. What is your favorite Bible verse?
My favorite verse right now goes along with my word for the year, which is SATISFIED. I want to be satisfied by the things of God.
"Like a baby content in its mother's arms, my soul is a baby content." --Psalm 121:3b
#3. What have you read lately that you would recommend?
When I mentioned that I have awesome critique partners, I meant it. Heather Woodhaven writes for Love Inspired Suspense, but my favorite book she wrote is The Secret Life of Book Club. It follows the four members in book club as they decide to stop just reading about exciting stories and actually make their own lives an adventure. I laughed and cried and couldn't get the story out of my head for a long, long time. If you enjoy reading, you're sure to relate to these characters in some way.
#4. What book are you featuring today?
Finding Love in Sun Valley--Actress Emily Van Arsdale has returned to her Idaho hometown - with an entire film crew in tow! With its stunning scenery and reputation for hosting celebrities, Sun Valley is the perfect setting for Emily's newest romantic comedy. Tracen Lake is happy to work as a stunt consultant for the movie but not as thrilled to deal with a bunch of high-maintenance Hollywood types. But Tracen is surprised to discover in Emily a down-to-earth Idaho girl who does all her own stunts and loves the outdoors. As filming wraps up and Emily heads off to her next gig, will she be able to leave Sun Valley - and Tracen - behind?
If you could tell people who are going to read/have read your books one thing, what would it be?
I used to think that writing romance was silly. I wanted to write "deeper" stuff that would change lives. But I've learned the hard way that there is nothing more important to write about than love. Love changes lives. And whether it's through my stories or through them smiling at a stranger, that's how we get to be Jesus to the world.
About the Blog Tour:
TOUR SCHEDULE:
2/15 -  Annie Douglass Lima
2/16 -  Beckah
2/17 -  Ginger Solomon
2/18 -  Sandra Robbins
2/19 -  Jennette Mbewe
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To enter the giveaway, just fill out the Rafflecopter form! Thanks for participating and God bless!
Author Mini-view and Giveaway: Angela Ruth Strong and "Love on the Run"
Hello, readers! I'm pleased to feature author Angela Ruth Strong to the blog today. Let's get this interview started!
Tell us a bit about yourself and your writing.
My mom was a writer, so I grew up with stories about myself in magazines like Women's World alongside pictures of me sporting a mullet haircut. (Thanks, Mom.) So when I wrote an article in high school, I just figured I was supposed to send it to a magazine. Easiest $100 I ever made. I went to the University of Oregon for journalism, but it's never been that easy again. My first book Love Finds You in Sun Valley, Idaho, came out in 2010, and is one of the books in the series being considered for a television movie right now. Talk about a dream come true. But I've also written women's fiction, a middle-grade series, and I'm now writing romantic suspense as part of Team Love on the Run.
What is your favorite Bible verse?
This week: "He rescued me because he delighted in me." --Psalm 18:19
I felt led to send it to a friend yesterday, and she texted me back saying she just got a new job. It's nice being rescued, not to mention delighted in.
What have you read lately that you would recommend?
Secret Life of Book Club by Heather Woodhaven. I love, Love, LOVED it.
What book are you featuring today?
Love on the Run is is a novella collection of romantic suspense stories by Team Love on the Run. I had a blast writing my novella, False Security, and I'm honored to get to work with other amazing authors on the team.
I don't write "safe" books. I write about people who love Jesus but still make messes of their lives sometimes. Thank goodness God delights in us enough to rescue us.
Bio: Angela Ruth Strong writes light-hearted and life-changing love stories. The "light-hearted" part comes from her ability to get into interesting situations--such as a hamster ball race or riding on the shoulders of a unicyclist. The "life-changing" part comes from the power of God's love and the beauty of her very own romance. The "story" part comes from her passion for books that she got from her writer mama. And there's nothing else she'd rather do than share these stories with you.
Find her online at www.AngelaRuthStrong.com and www.TeamLoveOnTheRun.com.
Buy a copy of the e-book HERE.
Angela is giving away an e-copy of "Love on the Run" to one lucky winner! To enter the giveaway, simply fill out the Giveaway Tools form below. Giveaway ends 5/26. Good luck and happy reading!
Inspirational author. Newbie Air Force wife. Jesus Follower. Recovering musician. Dachshund mama. Coffee addict. Book reviewer/giveaway-er.
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A safe haven for Christians in Iraq is undesirable and unrealistic
This article is a, slightly adapted, translation of "Safe Haven voor christenen in Irak is onwenselijk en irreëel"
In response to the plea of the Aramean and Aramaic scholars to launch a (humanitarian) intervention in Iraq to establish a safe haven for Christians in the Nineveh plain, the Aramean Movement for Human Rights want to express its strong dissent. Here in the Netherlands, the Assyrian community in exile have actually advocated an intervention too, and they have begun a hunger strike to support their demand. However, we, along with most Christians in Iraq, see this as undesirable and unrealistic.
Certainly it is most urgent to recognize the systematic persecution of Christians in Iraq as a genocide, to continue to provide the population with elementary provisions and to commit to an enduring protection of the rights of ethnic and religious minorities in Iraq.
In the first place, parts of the Niniveh plain are inhabited by a majority of Christians, but it is not exclusively theirs. As happened in Bosnia at the time, many Christians and Yezidis in the region are victims of the violence committed by their Arab neighbours at the instigation of ISIS.
However, by the call for a safe haven, the Assyrian organisations are effectively advocating ethnic cleansing too.
In addition there is the fact that the Christian population of Iraq is not concentrated in one region. There are (or were) large Christian communities in all larger Iraqi cities, especially in Baghdad and Basra. The establishment of a Christian enclave as a 'homeland' in the north of the country would entail a large scale displacement of these Christians, who on the whole retain far stronger and older links with these cities than with the impoverished countryside of the Niniveh plain. "As Christians we constitute an integral part of Iraqi society and our place as Christians in Iraq is among other Iraqis,' Louis Sako, currently the patriarch of the Chaldaean Church in Baghdad, has stated. 'It is not the Muslims who are the problem, but the fundamentalists among them'.
For those who want to remove Christianity from the land of Iraq, the establishment of the proposed safe have would be a welcome gift. It would concentrate all Christians in a single group, and one single operation would suffice to kill or expel them. The Christian community in Iraq has meanwhile shrunk to a size too small to effectively defend itself, and events of the past month make clear that both the Iraqi and the Kurdish militias which should have protected them from ISIS, have abandoned this responsibility when it mattered. Neither do we expect much from a United Nations force, for which we only have to point again to Bosnia and to the fall of the 'safe haven' of Srebrenica. A small Christian enclave in the north of Iraq will always remain at the mercy of the Kurdish and Sunni Arab regions between which it is sandwiched.
The Aramean Movement for Human Rights is not in favour of an ethnic or religious partition of Iraq. We plead for a state in which the human rights and freedom of religion are guaranteed for all Iraqi citizens. We also remember very well that the current misery of Iraq started with the American invasion of 2003, and accordingly are not keen to advocate another Western intervention. Instead of dispatching more weapons and military personnel to the region, we plead for effective measures to prevent arms deliveries and (mostly foreign) fighters from reaching ISIS.
Aziz Beth Aho
Chairman, Aramean Movement for Human Rights


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Happy trails, little cowboy dudes. Stay proud of your heritage and pass it on to your own kids. May you never emulate others whose customs are broadcast by the mediocrity that is mainstream media or pc governments. Godspeed.
That top one is too cute! Great shots.
What an adorable expression on the first boy's face, no less his pose. Scott, you have captured him!
The curiosity shows on the second boy's face.
Their western gear is awesome.
Wow he looks so cute and so interested, I didn't know that they were educated for this life so early!
Love the first boy's smile!
Ahhh, clothes to play and laugh in !!
Thank you so much for this series. I grew up on a ranch in Montana. I have never seen my Dad in anything but a pair of Wranglers, a well-cut shirt, a silk scarf, a custom made hat and handmade boots. Cowboys are very conscious of what they wear and most take pride in it, both for its peculiar beauty and for its very specific practicality. Such details as the gloves slung through the chaps, the work hardened hands and the joy of being physical make me very homesick. Thanks again.
i adore kids because i've a 15 month old son.
these photos made me smile and reminds me when i dressed up my son like a lil' cowboy too.
I have a thing for cowboys! The kids are super cute!!!
I love all your pictures of kids. Theire're great.
I also grew up on a ranch in Montana and would see lots of little boys (including my brothers) and grown men dressed like this. So great to see it on a the Sartorialist!
These are beautiful shots, especially the first one.
Thanks so much for sharing these – they are adorable and such confidant little guys!
The top photo may be the cutest I've seen all day!
Cute pics, and I miss Vegas!
Awww, the photos of the kids are great! They are going to make great grown cowboys some day!
Aren't those little men just terribly handsome!!
hey thanks for changing up the types of subject. love it!
wow th first is so so so cute!!!!!!
These little guys are men decades before most.
I love these posts of "cow-boys" you've made with Garance….
Very inspiring and very interresting!
I love this series you're doing on ranch clothing. It's so unexpected and unpretentious – a breath of fresh air.
I really love the print on the second boy's shirt, very bold!
I love how their confidence shows–it makes the outfit.
sigh. deja vu, much? as much as I love you, and as cute as the little boys are.. why do we have to reiterate this cowboy theme everyday, dear sart?
I think the whole cowboy theme is really wack. I am so sorry. I love everything about your site, but the cowboys are killing it.
Oh my! he really do know how to act like a real cowboy! He looked good at his outfit anyway.
Are we almost done with the cowboys?
O.O The second boy reminds me of Anderson Cooper.
Great shots! Those kids look like they are having fun!
I really like your cowboy series. So genuine.
Thank you for the cowboy posts. I have lived in the inter-mountain west my entire life and come from a long line of Ranchers. Western wear is a huge part of American Culture and should be celebrated and respected. For those who think that Western Wear has no place on the Sartorialist blog the should do their homework and discover the fine craftsmanship that goes into the well cut shirts, custom hats, hand made leather boots and metal work. The premium price paid for these incredible goods can rival the tags of any fifth ave shop.
Marvelous! You should leave your comfort zone more often.