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Andy signed to BFS Records in January 2016. The 33-year-old musician is a regular on the Oxford music scene and has performed at renowned venues such as Pinewood Studios and the world famous Troubadour in London following in the footsteps of his hero's Bob Dylan and John Lennon, he has also played prestigious local venues such as Oxford's O2 Academy and the Jericho Tavern, as well as many festivals, the highlights of these being Hop Farm in 2010 & Cornbury in 2016. Andy gigs up and down the country and averages nearly 100 gigs a year, Andy has played nearly every major city in the UK as well as shows in San Francisco, California and a tour which saw him play several dates in Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
Andy Robbins is a singer songwriter from Oxfordshire, His love of music started at an early age exposed to his dads constant barrage of music in the evenings such as The Beatles, Kinks, Eagles, Pink Floyd and The Smiths to name a few. A keen writer from aged 11, Andy took an interest in poetry and had poems published in competitions at school. At age 14, deadly jealous of the guitar his brother was given for his birthday, he claimed it as his own and taught himself to play the guitar by endlessly reading guitar books and pestering older friends to correct his mistakes. As well as performing as a solo artist Andy has played lead guitar in Strange Vintage, an Oxford born retro band, sang for Refugees of Culture, and even formed his own acoustic band: Vanilla Street, where he played Rhythm guitar and sang.
Andy has released three E.P's since signing with BFS records and all have received rave reviews, the first EP "Element Of Surprise" released in March 2016 saw Andy Strip things back to just a vocal and guitar & is a stunning snapshot of his live shows, Then came "Into The Night" in March 2017 an EP with a slightly darker feel and a definite upgrade on previous work. Andy Has recently relleased his 3rd EP with BFS records "Meant To Be" and believes it to be his best work yet. Andy's career highlight to date was a support slot at Hop Farm Festival which saw him perform on the same day as his hero, Bob Dylan.


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These New Android Phones Are Worth Investing In, Whatever Your Budget
These smartphones pack a lot of punch.
by Charlene J. Owen
PHOTO BY (L-R) OPPO, SONY MOBILE PH
Retiring your old phone? Make sure to know exactly what you want and need in a device and double-check which ones you can easily pay for (even in installments). To help you out, we've listed down recently-launched smartphones you may want to consider, based on your chosen price range.
Below P10,000: OPPO A83
Looking for an affordable but efficient phone? The OPPO A83 may tickle your fancy—plus it's currently on sale!
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Who says that an entry-level phone can't give results? The OPPO A83, which is currently on sale for only P6,990, has a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera—not bad for the price, especially since the device runs on an octa-core CPU powered by a battery pack that can last you the whole day without charging. You can even get it in installments! Plus, if you purchase it anytime between July 1 to 31, you're entitled to join a raffle where you can win P100,000 or a trip to an Asian destination!
Below P12,000: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Mi phones are back on everyone's radar, and the Redmi Note 5 is an underrated device that's definitely worth checking out.
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Now sold at P11,990 on Lazada, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 boasts of 12MP + 5MP AI-powered dual main cameras for high-quality images and a 13MP front camera with selfie-light technology for natural-looking portraits. It also comes with a 4,000mAh battery so you can keep on binge-watching your favorite shows!
Below P15,000: ASUS Zenfone Max Pro
ASUS has been on a role when it comes to cost-efficient phones with powerful specs, and the Zenfone Max Pro definitely delivers when it comes to multi-tasking prowess and battery life.
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If you're into mobile gaming or just an all-around heavy user, then the Zenfone Max Pro is for you. Priced at P13,990, this phone offers you your money's worth: it has 4GB memory and 64GB storage, backed by a competitive Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor and a reliable 5,000mAh battery. Did we mention that it also has a 16MP + 5MP for its main cameras? Those who pre-order until July 22 will get to receive freebies.
Below P20,000: Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Sony continues to be one of the names to beat when it comes to mobile photography as the Xperia XA1 Plus carries the same technology that the brand's DSLRs have.
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The Sony Xperia line has long enjoyed the loyalty of its fans, and with good reason. The Xperia XA1 Plus may have mid-range specs but wows when it comes to its Exmor RS camera sensor, which is the mobile version of the technology that Sony DSLRs carry. Snapping at 23MP, it comes with a Steady Shot feature that can help you capture important moments even when you're on the move. It's currently priced at P18,090.
Below P30,000: Huawei Honor 10
Honor 10 boasts of a powerful dual camera, and runs the exact same processor as that of Huawei's P20
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In case you didn't know, Huawei's Honor line helped perfect the dual lens mobile camera when it came out with the Honor 6 back in 2014. The Honor 10 continues this legacy with a 24MP + 16MP f/1.8 dual AI rear camera and a 24MP f/2.0 front camera for super clear and crisp shots even in low light. It also comes with Kirin 970, the same octa-core processor that powers Huawei's main flagship, the P20—all of these in one package for only P23,990.
This story originally appeared on Femalenetwork.com. Minor edits have been made by the Spot.ph editors.
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Decode a JPEG-encoded image to a uint8 tensor.

The attr `channels` indicates the desired number of color channels for the
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Accepted values are:

*   0: Use the number of channels in the JPEG-encoded image.
*   1: output a grayscale image.
*   3: output an RGB image.

If needed, the JPEG-encoded image is transformed to match the requested number
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##### Args:

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President Donald Trump has spent a lot of time at his properties or golf clubs during his first year in office.
He has spent more than 33% of his days at a Trump property.
Additionally, he spent more than 25% of his days at his golf clubs.
President Donald Trump has spent a significant chunk of his first year in office at his properties or golf clubs.
On Tuesday, when he ventured to the Trump International Golf Club in Florida, Trump marked his 85th day at one of his golf clubs since becoming president.
Since Trump is staying at his Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach, Florida for Christmas, Tuesday also happened to be the 111th day the president spent at a Trump property since his inauguration in January, as The Washington Examiner's Kelly Cohen noted in a White House pool report.
Added up, and Trump has spent more than 33% of his presidency at a Trump property since taking office. And on more than 25% of his days in office, Trump was at one of his golf clubs.
The trips have been met with backlash from some who note that a considerable amount of taxpayer dollars have been spent on the president's frequent travels to-and-from his properties, as well as at the properties themselves, which benefit the bottom line of Trump's business empire.
Former President "George W. Bush went to his ranch in Crawford, Texas, a lot, but it's not like you could rent the bedroom next to his," Jordan Libowitz, a spokesman for the ethics watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, told The Wall Street Journal. The publication also noted that Trump has spent roughly 80 days at either his Bedminster, New Jersey golf club or at Mar-a-Lago.
Trump also had blasted former President Barack Obama while he was in office for having played what Trump considered to be too much golf.
"Can you believe that,with all of the problems and difficulties facing the U.S., President Obama spent the day playing golf," Trump tweeted in 2014. "Worse than Carter."
An April poll found that, while Trump had played more golf than Obama during the same span, Trump voters still thought Obama made more trips to the golf course.
The president has played golf with a myriad of leaders and famous golfers throughout the year, including Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham and Rand Paul, as well as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Graham claimed after a round of golf with Trump that the president shot 73 for an 18-hole round, an incredible number that is roughly par for a full-round.
On Tuesday, Trump golfed with Republican Sen. David Perdue of Georgia, known as one of the best golfers in Congress, PGA player Bryson DeChambeau, and former PGA player Dana Quigley, according to the pool report.


Most of the time tax disputes are settled between the taxpayer and HMRC by agreement, but some cases do go to court. If the dispute is not resolved either way it enters what is known as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). ADR is open to any individual or organisation. This is where a third party acts to help bring about a settlement. ADR suits cases that are fact-specific or where a range of possible outcomes is foreseen (i.e. a dispute over figures). ADR can also be used to explore alternative settlement approaches even where a case is considered hopeless for the taxpayer.
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Case history: A dispute arose when a client had innocently made an error on his tax return and approached HMRC to notify them of the error. While he did agree with HMRC's calculation of tax payable he did not agree with the penalties imposed when he, the taxpayer, had approached HMRC with the error. We advised that he went to ADR, the fees for which were settled in full by DNS Fee Protection Service.


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Piers Morgan said the terror attacks on Coptic Christians in Egypt on Palm Sunday deserves much more media attention.
Texas Baptist minister Robert Jeffress responded on "Fox & Friends" to concerns his state government raised over a classroom being used as a prayer room, predominantly by Muslim students.
Two New Jersey parents were outraged after their children were forced to take part in a middle school social studies lesson on Islam, while the other world religions were ignored.
Actor D.B. Sweeney reacted to President Trump's inauguration and its effect on Hollywood, on Fox & Friends Weekend.
Family Research Council president Tony Perkins praised President Trump's inaugural address and first actions as the 45th Commander-in-Chief.
90,000 Christians were murdered for their faith around the world this year, which amounts to one being killed every six minutes, according to a study from The Center for the Study of Global Christianity.
A new study shows Christians are the most persecuted religious group in the world, Clayton Morris reported.
The nation's largest Catholic university rejected an attempt by students to place an "Unborn Lives Matter" poster on campus.


Shara was born and raised in Calgary, Canada. She earned her Bachelor of Nursing degree from the University of Calgary. She moved to Colorado Springs after graduating and worked for Penrose Hospital in the operating room.
She went on to earn her Masters in Nursing from the University of Colorado with honors. She is very excited to join the Matthewss-Vu team and to provide compassionate care to her patients.
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Local things to do at the pal jumeirah in Dubai
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The synthetic Palm Jumeirah stands out as one of Dubai's most intriguing and enticing areas. Visitors and locals alike will be impressed by the city's world-record-breaking wonders and awe-inspiring architecture. Palm Jumeirah is an engineering and design marvel, an oasis of luxury and entertainment on the Persian Gulf, situated on a palm-shaped island. The Palm has something for everyone, from shops to hotels to restaurants to beach clubs, and it is one of the best places in Dubai to relax and soak up the sun. For your visit to the Emirate, we've compiled a list of some of the most important attractions and things to do in Palm Jumeirah, including:
Admission to Palm Jumeirah Area Attractions at a Discount
The Go Dubai Card includes admission to a number of these top Dubai attractions and activities. Choose from dozens of top attractions as you go and save up to 52% on combined admission versus paying at the gate. View all available passes, attractions, and prices—find out more.
A tour of the Palm in Dubai
Cruise along on a one-hour guided palm jumaeirah tour. Enjoy breathtaking views of Palm Jumeirah and the Dubai Marina skyline. Each landmark and project of the island's magnificent architectural designs will be explained by your tour guide. Your tour will begin at the West Marina on Palm Jumeirah and take you around the inner circle and manmade palm fronds. You'll see views of the island's homes and five-star hotels along the way. You'll also have the perfect photo opportunity in front of the iconic silhouette of Atlantis the Palm. Soft drinks are also provided for free. Getting There: Tickets for the Palm Jumeirah Boat Tour are included with the Go Dubai Card.
Hop-on, a hop-off big bus tour of Dubai
Enjoy the scenic route to Palm Jumeirah via Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road to the island aboard the Hop-On/Hop-Off Big Bus Dubai Tour's comfortable and climate-controlled environment. This Big Bus tour is one of my favorite Dubai sightseeing tours and is without a doubt one of the best ways to explore Dubai, especially for first-timers. You'll get a great view of the city as you ride the bus up the palm trunk into the lush, beachy borders of Palm Jumeirah. The glass top of the bus provides an excellent opportunity to take photos while avoiding the sweltering heat. This tour has the added benefit of allowing you to hop on and off whenever you want.
Aqua venture Waterpark at Atlantis on the Palm
Remember to bring your swimming gear! Once on the Palm, head to Atlantis the Palm for the Aqua venture Waterpark's watery thrills and spills. Aqua venture is one of the best theme parks in Dubai and a must-see for families with children. Speed down water slides, unwind in the lazy river, or simply relax on the resort's private beach. The age-appropriate rides and slides will delight children, while the serene tropical vibes will delight adults. The adventurous "Leap of Faith" waterslide, the maze of connected waterways leading to the Tower of Neptune, and the Splasher's Children's Play Area are all popular rides.
Lost chamber aquarium at Atlantis, the palm
The Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis the Palm is next on the agenda. Explore the aquarium full of interesting marine life and shipwrecks to learn about the legend of the lost city of Atlantis. Explore the underwater passageways to find ten themed chambers. You'll see thousands of different aquatic species and plant life, including jellyfish, stingrays, piranhas, sharks, and other fish. The Lost Chambers experience includes more than 20 exhibits and the Middle East's largest open-air marine habitat. An hourly myth tour is included with your admission and is fun for the whole family. Discover the culture, lifestyle, and technology of the people of Atlantis.
Kayak tour of Palm Jumeirah by sea,
If paddle boarding isn't your thing, a kayak tour of the Palm is available exclusively through Sea You. On this two-and-a-half-hour tour, take in the rolling waves and clear blue waters of the Persian Gulf. From the comfort of your kayak, you'll have the best view of all the Palm landmarks. Pass the Sofitel and continue to the villas and homes of the East Crescent. Then you'll fly past the stunning skyline of Dubai Marina's skyscrapers and onto the horizon of the Atlantis and the iconic Burj Al Arab. This exciting tour is a great way to get in some exercise while also seeing the sights in a tranquil setting.


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Munich Re says 2022 hurricane season third-most expensive
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Hurricane Ian heading towards the coast of Florida in September 2022. Credit: Shutterstock/lavizzara
Losses from hurricane Ian have made the 2022 north Atlantic hurricane season the third-most expensive ever, with insured losses of approximately $65bn excluding the US National Flood Insurance Program, and overall losses of about $110bn, according to a report from Munich Re.
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Цоу () — аборигены Тайваня. Проживают в тайваньских уездах Наньтоу, Цзяи и Гаосюн. Говорят на языке цоу.

В 2000 году численность цоу составляла 6 169 человек, а в 2020 году — 6715 человек, что соответствует 1,6 % от числа тайваньских аборигенов.

Цоу проживают в селениях в окрестностях горного района Алишань. В течение года они организуют красочные ритуалы и церемонии, открытые в том числе для посещения туристами. Наиболее известна ежегодная церемония Маясви (Mayasvi), посвящённая богу войны. Маясви проводится в середине февраля.

В августе проводится праздник урожая проса Хомеяя (Homeyaya), который также сопровождается церемониями и танцами.

Исследованием языка цоу занимался Н. А. Невский в 1930-е годы, в 1935 году были опубликованы его грамматические материалы и словарь, переизданные на Тайване в 1987 году.

«Племя Цоу, согласно статистическим данным 1918 г., состоит из 1755 человек и делится на вышеупомянутые четыре самостоятельные клана, которые живут в четырех больших селениях (hosa), и четырнадцати малых (ɭenohiu), разбросанных в высокой горной области. Такая малочисленность племени, по-видимому, явление вполне "нормальное" для подобного рода полудиких племен, обитающих в разных концах земного шара, вымирающих и вырождающихся под прямым и непосредственным влиянием капиталистической цивилизации».

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Q: need link to documentation on how to 'MASK' website content while creating a TYPO3 template as a extension I am trying to create a template which can be reused in TYPO3. I want to offer it as a free extension for the community. Currently I am following the standards specified in youtube video series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtBmim7pc0o and https://www.sitepackagebuilder.com/ ) and  https://github.com/benjaminkott/bootstrap_package.
I need to 'MASK' the template but cannot get access to relevant Tutorials. Can anybody help me out?
Thanks in advance.
Regards

A: In bootstrap_package/Configuration/TypoScript/constants.typoscript you see:
page.fluidtemplate {
            # cat=bootstrap package: advanced/100/100; type=string; label=Layout Root Path: Path to layouts
            layoutRootPath = EXT:bootstrap_package/Resources/Private/Layouts/Page/
            # cat=bootstrap package: advanced/100/110; type=string; label=Partial Root Path: Path to partials
            partialRootPath = EXT:bootstrap_package/Resources/Private/Partials/Page/
            # cat=bootstrap package: advanced/100/120; type=string; label=Template Root Path: Path to templates
            templateRootPath = EXT:bootstrap_package/Resources/Private/Templates/Page/
        }

Or:
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### FELOGIN ###
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styles.content.loginform {
    templateFile = EXT:bootstrap_package/Resources/Private/Templates/FrontendLogin/FrontendLogin.html
}

This part tells the templates are loaded from those paths. To override (you say mask i believe) place a copy (which you are going to edit) inside a folder and put in your constants file:
page.fluidtemplate {
            layoutRootPath = fileadmin/folder/folder/Layouts
            partialRootPath = fileadmin/folder/folder/Partials
            templateRootPath = fileadmin/folder/folder/Templates
}

Or:
styles.content.loginform {
    templateFile = fileadmin/folder/folder/yourcopyofthefile.html
}

So you can override single templates and entire template folders. Copy the files from an extensions "Resources/Templates" or "Resources/Partials" etc.
Constants can be edited with a constants file set in the backend at Your Root Template (default root template) > Edit > General > Constants field and use :
<INCLUDE_TYPOSCRIPT: source="FILE:fileadmin/folder/folder/typoscript/constants.ts">

Or directly in that field use the code for your override.
Hopefully it helps you further.

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The Rage Corner
By Doro, March 3, 2015 in General Banter
Chief Executive Shitposter
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35708623
I'm already against the very idea of a damn TV licence, and now they're just trying to extend that further. They want to make it so that people who stream shows after live broadcasting also pay the TV licence. And when they realise there's no way of tracking that people have specifically watched BBC shows in their home, they'll probably make it mandatory for all streaming services (just as they did for all TV channels, when it's only the BBC that gets the money).
And to make sure that everyone understands what a complete and utter bell-end he is, John Whittingdale has also said he wants to tackle the use of ad-blockers. In order to help the companies who obviously own him, he wants to block ad-blockers so that people are forced to look at adverts. Otherwise websites won't make enough money and we all know that their profits matter more than personal freedom.
What sort of supposed 'culture secretary' has no fucking clue about what the average internet user wants?
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Kinship:Watchers of Elendil (usurped and demoted)
We're living in such an age that utmost corporate motherfuckery owns the state and the majority of the public everywhere in the world.
The older I get the more I sound like a commie...
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http://www.returnofkings.com/56056/the-new-ghostbusters-movie-will-be-ruined-by-the-feminist-agenda
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Kinship:Irony and Spite
Not something I read but rather a real life rage.
Early in 2015 my wife, Jeanette started feeling ill. As the year progressed, it became steadily worse. We checked in with the doctors now and then but they could find nothing wrong. She wasn't sick all the time, but it was like sick 3 days, well for 4 days, sick for a week, well for a week. By the end of 2015 I had to take her to the ER a few times and she spent a few says in the hospital. By the beginning of 2016 she was constantly ill. They ran further tests and found her uterus was enlarged and the endometrial lining was thickened. So we scheduled her for a D&C to thin the lining. The removed tissue wasn't conclusive but the surgeon was concerned because it looked possibly cancerous.
For a little context, if a woman is told she is going to have cancer but she gets to choose the type, Endrometrial Cancer is the best choice. It's generally not an aggressive cancer and it's usually caught early enough that a hysterectomy ends it. It tends to be contained in the lining and no further treatment is usually needed.
So we aren't overly concerned, she's very young, 48, to have it as it's usually an issue with women over 60, and very rare in women under 45, but we've had our kids and while a hysterectomy isn't something to look forward to, it means her being cancer free so we're all good, plus at this point we're not even positive it is cancer, but better safe than sorry.
We set up an appointment at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mn, about a 2 hr drive from where we live.In. Along with the surgery team there is a pathology team in the operating room who will do the biopsy right away, and if cancerous they'll remove the nearest Lymph Node to check for spreading as a precautionary measure.
A normal uterus is about 150 grams, Jeanette's was over 800 grams and more cancer than healthy tissue it had spread to the Lymph Node, and they could see vascular entry points. Now just before the surgery they did x-rays and other pre-surgery tests, as normal, but the surgeon had seen something in the lungs that he now wanted a closer look at. So about a week to heal, then back to the clinic for a lung biopsy.
And sure as fuck, the cancer has spread to the lungs.
to make a long story short, my wife of 31 years, has now been diagnosed with Grade 3 (very aggressive) Stage 4B cancer. It's a terminal condition, expectations are less than 5 years. I take her in tomorrow for her 1st round of Chemo. The hope is to slow it's advance. Beyond some miracle, there is no cancer-free outcome or remission.
She's going to do 8-12 weeks of Chemo, then we'll reaccess the options, according to the reduction of the spread rate, if any, how badly she reacts to the Chemo, etc.
Anyways, I've been with the old girl for 30+ years, and she is one of the nicest people I've ever met. She's kind and generous and it just really pisses me off that this is happening to her. We just got our youngest off to college and we're starting to look at the plans we've made for when we had us time again. She went and had her hair cut today to donate to Wigs for Kids which provides wigs free of charge to sick children who've lost their hair. That's the kind of woman she is.
While no one really deserves to go through this, I can think of many people who would be higher on the list than Jeanette, myself included. I really really just hate the universe currently.
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Hated disease...
My sympathies, best wishes and prayers for "the old girl" Spiteful.
7 hours ago, Spiteful said:
You're a stronger man than me to even be able to type that post out. Here's hoping that miracles are more common than we believe. After all, there's been that recent breakthrough that could help: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-35718491
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Damn that sucks Spiteful
Keeping my fingers crossed for this miracle you mentioned.
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Sorry, man. Sad to hear that.
Hope she does well.
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#FuckCancer.
It's never the motherfuckers that deserve to get cancer that gets it, it's always those that don't deserve it that get it.
I hope for that miracle, Spiteful.
Best wishes m8.
On 3/4/2016 at 7:33 AM, Doro said:
I wouldn't define it as strength, more like one of many ways I'm trying to come to grips with a situation we never considered, at least not at this point in our lives.
Thank you all for the thoughts, they are much appreciated.
We got the first Chemo treatment done and had a real heart to heart with the Oncologist. Again while anything is possible the realistic outlook is Jeanette living a year.
We also joined a list for any clinical studies or trials that may come up for her type of cancer so that maybe somewhere down the line the research may help someone. She also donated tissue and blood for preservation for future research.
We're going to be selling off some of our assets and make some trips, possibly a cruise, things we've had planned. Her health and doctors needs limiting what we'll accomplish.
The first Chemo treatment went well except for about 10 minutes of sheer terror. One of the drugs had a tendency to cause a reaction the first time it is used. They kinda short sold the reaction. They had no sooner started when she suddenly gasped out loud, her back was seizing terribly then she couldn't breath and turned bright red. They finally got her oxygenated and comfortable again and the rest of the treatment went well. But it was just terrible for her, as well as watching it happen. She's having fatigue and nausea to a small extent but otherwise comfortable.
Anyways I don't mean to bog down this thread and we aren't expecting any new news for about 12 weeks, after this Chemo round is done and the results determined.
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Sorry, Spiteful
My wife passed away this morning while sleeping. She had been home for about 2 weeks since a 3 week hospital stay where we found out the cancer was growing despite Chemo and had also spread to her brain.
There's really not much more I'm up for saying except thank you for the well wishes and such.
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I'm sorry for your loss.
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So so sorry to hear this Spiteful.
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I'm really sorry for your loss Spiteful.
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My condolences to you and your family
My condolences to you and yours.
Oh fuck, I am genuinely so sorry.
My condolences Spiteful.
That's fucking hard to bear Spiteful, my sincere condolences
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Deutsch-xit next please. Merkel is Cancer & Aids simultaneously.
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And people are stunned that Trump took the position he did on Muslims....
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You have 3 categories of refugees:
- Those flying for war/ political prosecution
- Economical refugees who are willing to improve themself
- Economical refugees who just want to profit/ are criminals
I think we as western countries have a moral duty to help the first, though except for political refugees most of them can be helped much closer to the region they are fleeing from.
I also think we should help the 2nd group, but that's mostly because we need to prevent them from coming. We have 500 million, they are with 5 billion.
The last group is the biggest problem, and that's where the politicians fail. I think this group is responsible for 90% of the shit, but only 5-10% of the refugees. So most refugees are just victims and the politicians focus on them.
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Man shot by Fayetteville officer charged with attempted murder
Fayetteville, N.C. — A man who was shot during an altercation with Fayetteville police last month has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and assault on a law enforcement official with a firearm, police said.
Herman Harris, 38, of Onyx Court in Fayetteville, was arrested Tuesday.
Police said that, on Aug. 26, officers were dispatched to Covenwood Drive in response to a suspicious activity call. They encountered Harris, who took off running toward King's Cross Apartments on Morganton Road. Officers chased him for about a quarter-mile, a struggle occurred and officer Zachary Pittman shot Harris.
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your answers and questions to 'Curiosities'.
Do cultures where characters are used instead of letters have an alphabet? And how do they use dictionaries?
Chinese dictionaries may be arranged in either of two ways. First, by classification of 'radicals' – the base strokes for characters. These may form a simple character themselves or be part of a more complex character. If the latter, they mark the class of things to which the particular character belongs: trees will have a 'wood' radical, liquids a 'water' radical, and so on. Chinese children are taught this classification, which is used in monolingual dictionaries. There are 300 radicals or primary characters.
The second is to be found in modern bilingual dictionaries. The Chinese half is ordered alphabetically by the character's pin-yin equivalents – pin-yin being the phonetic rendering of characters. It still helps to be able to recognize the character, however, since Chinese has a limited phonetic structure and so has a large number of homophones. Xin can mean 'hard', 'zinc', 'new' 'firewood' and 'happy' – all of which are pronounced the same, but each of which has its own character.
I've heard that it is possible to get a covenant cheque book which can be used for gifts to charities and allows the recipient organization to get a full tax reclaim. Is this so?
In addition to the answer in NI 252 you can get one from the Charities Aid Foundation, 48 Pembury Road, Tonbridge Kent TN9 2JD, UK. All you have to do is sign a covenant to them, then you can make out cheques from this account to any registered charity you wish.
Which country or region of the world has been the most peaceful – free from both internal strife and involvement in external strife – during the past two centuries?
Greenland has a good claim. Its modern colonization – which started in the eighteenth century – was relatively peaceful. The indigenous inhabitants were not massacred, and native Greenlanders now make up 80 per cent of its population.
All the wars of the past 200 years have passed Greenland by, with the exception of the Second World War. The US had military bases there which played an important role in the protection of Allied naval transport across the Atlantic, but Greenland was never attacked.
There has been discontent at Denmark's treatment of Greenland, but it has been largely peaceful, and after 1945 Greenland succeeded in getting Denmark to fund an improved education and transport system. Full independence also came peacefully in 1979.
India and Pakistan and still have deplorable treatment of women?
without doing harm to babies, animals, human rights and so on?
Where does the custom of knocking glasses together before we drink come from?
What are the pros and cons of microwaves?
Are they more or less environmenty-friendly than gas or electric stoves?
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Castelnau-Montratier-Sainte-Alauzie es una comuna nueva francesa situada en el departamento de Lot, de la región de Occitania.

Historia
Fue creada el 1 de enero de 2017, en aplicación de una resolución del prefecto de Lot de 3 de agosto de 2016 con la unión de las comunas de Castelnau-Montratier y Sainte-Alauzie, pasando a estar el ayuntamiento en la antigua comuna de Castelnau-Montratier.

Demografía

Los datos entre 1800 y 2013 son el resultado de sumar los parciales de las dos comunas que forman la nueva comuna de Castelnau-Montratier-Sainte-Alauzie, cuyos datos se han cogido de 1800 a 1999, para las comunas de Castelnau-Montratier y Sainte-Alauzie de la página francesa EHESS/Cassini. Los demás datos se han cogido de la página del INSEE.

Composición

Referencias

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Castelnau-Montratier-Sainte-Alauzie
Localidades de Lot


Visit the Buddha Rock Carving located to the south from Potala Palace, on the other side of the Chak Pori hill. The place is called Sangye Dhongku in Tibetan. It is one of the city's hidden gems, a lovely collection of painted rock carvings centered around a huge image of Tsepakme (Buddha of Longevity).
To the right from the carvings, there is a beautiful stupa built entirely of the carved mani stones. Mani stones are rocks painted with various Buddhist mantras.
To find the carvings, join Tibetans walking the long kora or, lingkor around Potala Palace.There are two koras around the palace. The most popular one is the shortest kora around the palace, running along its walls.
The larger kora starts near the Lhasa River. It then turns around the Chak Pori hill, the large hill across from the Potala Palace with antenna tower on it. After you make the turn, you will follow the narrow street decorated with small paintings of Buddha on the walls and various mani stones. This street leads to the Buddha Rock Carvings.
On some maps, it is called by its Chinese name, Yangwang Mountain. Some guidebooks call it Chak Pori Rock Carvings.


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Mary Burich | March 10, 2017
People | Pride of the Jersey
Why everyone wants to know Paul Bradley is on the way
All Paul Bradley has to hear is that someone needs a hand. In the blink of an eye, his signature "on my way"—complete with a velvety Southern drawl—goes over the radio system at Skippy Foods in Little Rock, Ark., and everyone knows help is coming.
Paul Bradley and Hormel Foods President and CEO Jim Snee.
"He jumps in whenever there is an issue," says Plant Manager Roger Vos, who dubbed Paul the location's first Pride of the Jersey recipient. "You will hear him on the radio … and know that he will be right there to lend a hand."
Though he is not one to sing his own praises, Paul recounts an incident recently that proves Roger's point. He helped a team from the quality assurance department rework a pallet because the product label was missing weight information.
Everybody works together to keep everything running.
Paul Bradley
"That normally wouldn't be the problem of the maintenance guy," says Skippy Foods HR Manager Heather Schutt.
Paul doesn't stand on ceremony when there's a job to be done. As a member of the second-shift crew, he knows he can play a role in keeping the plant operating as it should.
"We always help on second shift like that so we don't hold up the problem," Paul says. "Everybody works together to keep everything running."
Roger recounts how proud Paul was to receive the jersey, sharing it with his family and making sure to get a picture with his 89-year-old mother, Helen.
"On Tuesday, he wore it to the huddle again and when asked why he had it on, he said, 'It's my last day of wearing it, I wanted to enjoy it again before I passed it on,'" he says.
Paul was born and raised 50 miles west of Little Rock. He enjoys riding his motorcycle and come summer, taking care of his lawn and Helen's. He also has three grown children, all of whom live nearby and helped Paul celebrate with his jersey.
As for his five minutes of fame, Paul admits he's a private person. Attention and accolades aren't him, he insists.
As for who he really is, Heather offers insight.
"When he was awarded the jersey, he was also given his five-year service award certificate. The following Wednesday we had cake to celebrate his milestone. Paul asked to say a few words. He reminded his teammates that he shared his hire date with an employee who had passed away tragically in December. He asked everyone to appreciate being here."
Heather pauses. And then she adds, "That's Paul."
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Martez Manuel Blaze Alldredge Tauskie Dove Connor Bazelak Barry Odom Larry Rountree Shawn Robinson Daryl Dragon Kobie Whiteside Harrison Mevis Case Cook Sean Koetting Mookie Cooper Steve Wilks Tyler Badie Keke Chism Sports College sports COVID-19 pandemic Coronavirus Infectious diseases Diseases and conditions Health Lung disease College football Football
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Mizzou aims to gain ground on SEC in Drinkwitz's second year
By DAVE SKRETTA - Aug. 17, 2021 01:51 PM EDT
Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Expectations surrounding Missouri in its first go-around under Eli Drinkwitz were predictably modest, a byproduct of both the backpedaling the program had done under Barry Odom and the problems COVID-19 caused to the entire season.
Most bystanders would argue the Tigers shattered them.
Sure, they went just 5-5 and did not appear in a bowl game, though they would have been eligible. But they did so against a brutal SEC-only schedule and those five wins included one over defending national champion LSU, rivalry games against South Carolina and Arkansas, and Missouri's first win over Kentucky in five tries.
"We had a lot of positive momentum going into the offseason," Drinkwitz acknowledged, "but we didn't meet the standard of what we want to be going forward."
In other words, the standard Drinkwitz brought from Appalachian State is a whole lot higher, and that means expectations are certain to be higher when the Tigers take the field against Central Michigan for their opener Sept. 4.
"We're continually chasing that closing-the-gap mentality," Drinkwitz said. "How do we close that gap to the upper echelon of SEC teams? It's not going to be easy. And we're not going to do it overnight."
But the pieces are in place for another big step in the right direction.
Connor Bazelak is back under center after wresting control of the quarterback job from Shawn Robinson about five quarters into last season. Bazelak wound up completing 67% of his passes for 2,366 yards with seven touchdowns and six picks, and that was good enough to earn co-freshman of the year honors from the league's coaches.
Longtime running back Larry Rountree III is gone, but most of the offensive line is back and Bazelak still has plenty of tools at his disposal. Tyler Badie is one of the top returning backs in the SEC, and a deep bunch of wide receivers led by Tauskie Dove, Keke Chism and Ohio State transfer Mookie Cooper should give opposing defenses fits.
Speaking of defenses, the Tigers have basically revamped that entire side of the ball.
It began with the hiring of former NFL head coach Steve Wilks to coordinate the defense, and continued with new line coach Jethro Franklin. Then the transfer portal brought former Rice star Blaze Alldredge to solidify the linebacker spot, and plenty of other freshmen and transfers are poised to get into the mix this season.
"That was a weakness for us," Drinkwitz said, "especially at the end of last season."
WHERE HAVE YOU GONE, MR. ROBINSON?
After losing his starting QB job, Robinson was pressed into duty in the secondary late last season. He wound up staying on that side of the ball, and he is poised to back up incumbent strong safety Martez Manuel this season.
"I'm definitely just trying to be like a sponge, just learn from the guys who have been doing it for years," Robinson said, "and just try to learn little techniques, little intricacies that I don't have right now added to my game."
KOBIE OR NOT TO BE
Defensive lineman Kobie Whiteside could have entered the draft after last season, when an MCL injury caused him to miss most of his senior year. He had 7 1/2 sacks the previous season. But he chose instead to take advantage of rules put in place during the pandemic to return for an extra year of eligibility.
"I didn't want to leave Missouri without putting everything I could on the football field," said Whiteside, who had surgery in January. "I knew that I needed to come back and I wanted to come back. I feel like I can do better as a leader."
OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN
Bazelak and Manuel were voted team captains along with offensive guard Case Cook, who was a captain a year ago. "It means a lot, especially this being the second time," he said. "I wouldn't be anything without these guys so for them to select me to be their leader and their captain, it's probably the greatest honor you can receive as a member of a team."
FEELING SPECIAL
Harrison Mevis had one of the best seasons by a freshman placekicker in the country last season, connecting on 17 of 20 field-goal tries. Meanwhile, punter Grant McKinnis averaged 43 yards and kickoff specialist Sean Koetting knocked nearly nine of 10 kickoffs into the end zone for a touchback.
SCHEDULE SITUATION
After the Tigers' first-ever meeting with Central Michigan, they dive straight into SEC play with a visit to Kentucky. It's not far-fetched to believe the Tigers could be 6-0 when Texas A&M visits Oct. 16. The schedule also includes trips to Georgia and Arkansas and home dates against Florida and South Carolina.
More AP college football: https://twitter.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25


Chicago Edge Ensemble is a special project of the finest Chicago musicians dealing in free jazz and improvisation, put together by Dan Phillips. Insidious Anthem is their second album, and first on Trost. Personnel: Dan Phillips - guitar; Hamid Drake - drums; Mars Williams - saxophones and percussion; Jeb Bishop - trombone; Krzysztof Pabian - double bass. "Dan Phillips leads a quintet with muscle and a big Chicago sound and memorable compositions." --The Wire. "Chicago jazz is the complexity of the postmodern sound with a predisposition for rump shaking. The Quintet rarely lowers the flame from boiling." --All About Jazz. "Fans of both traditional and more adventurous jazz will find much to like here. Indeed, the Chicago Edge Ensemble does manage to succeed in representing the city's diverse musical roots, and in a highly enjoyable fashion to boot." --Avant Music News.


They say that to err is human, to persist in error is diabolical. Today, our editorial team has decided not to persist in error and admit, once and for all, the vast suPeriority of felines over dogs – as well as any other life form on the planet.
This change of heart was brought after a researchers from the Middle Earth University, with the cooperation of Professor Kat Catson, who works for the Narnia Research Centre with the title of Actual Human Scientist. The astonishing findings of their research leave us questioning our place in the world.
The decades-long study, which has only recently reached its conclusion, argues that cats are indeed meant to be the dominant species on the planet; our main role in this natural order is to cater to them, which explains why they have decided to spare us so far. Research is ongoing as to why they still tolerate the existence of dogs, despite their lack of intelligence and general usefulness.
We bow to our feline overlords, and are in the process to rebrand as Cats Today.


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Space to Grow transforms Chicago schoolyards into beautiful and functional spaces to play, learn, garden and be outside. The schoolyards also use special design elements to help reduce neighborhood flooding.
Schoolyard transformations prioritize physical activity, outdoor learning and community engagement. The green schoolyards incorporate landscape features that capture a significant amount of rainfall, helping keep the city's water resources clean and resulting in less neighborhood flooding.
It's a win for students, neighborhoods and our city's environment.
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Check out the Space to Grow infographic for a quick overview!
Boosting Physical Activity and Wellness
Space to Grow schoolyards provide healthy, engaging places for students to be physically active before, during and after school. Each schoolyard includes spaces for physical activity, such as turf fields, jogging tracks, basketball and tennis courts, and play equipment for all ages. Space to Grow schoolyards provide space and equipment that empower school leaders to put positive new CPS policies for recess and PE into practice.
Supporting Learning
The schoolyards serve as a brilliant extension of the classroom for lessons ranging from science experiments to nutrition education. The grounds feature areas for learning and exploration, such as outdoor classrooms, native trees and plants and vegetable gardens. Plus, the boost in energy and focus that students get from running and playing outside helps improve behavior and academic performance in the classroom.
Improving Stormwater Management and Reducing Neighborhood Flooding
With more than 760 acres of impermeable surface in a highly urbanized area, Chicago Public Schools schoolyards present a significant opportunity for changing the way stormwater is managed in Chicago. All Space to Grow schoolyards include special materials, surfaces and techniques that capture significant amounts of rain, which is especially helpful during heavy storms. These include rain gardens, native plantings and gardens, permeable asphalt, permeable pavers, water storage under parking lots and turf fields, permeable rubber play surfaces and much more. Signage in each schoolyard interprets the green infrastructure process and its value for the school community.
Engaging Communities with Local Schools
The Space to Grow process engages parents and community members in developing the schoolyard design. Parents and community members are invited to be part of ribbon-cutting ceremonies, planting days, workshops and ongoing events. Space to Grow also engages parent leaders at each school and connects teachers with professional development. Plus, the schoolyards provide a welcoming space for community activity. A shared space in nature where people can sit, relax, play, exercise or gather with friends and family has immense benefits to the fabric of a community. It fosters social interaction, provides a sense of connection and helps boost health and well-being.
Space to Grow is bringing these benefits to Chicago neighborhoods through a unique partnership and community-focused process that's garnering attention from across the nation. Keep reading to learn more about our model.
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New program aims to educate future leaders in disability care
Dana Trismen
Section: Front Page, News
Thursday afternoon, Brandeis announced a significant new program, one that is designed to make Brandeis a forerunner in preparing students to become leaders in disability-related fields.
The program was made possible by a $450,000 grant, donated by the Ruderman Family Foundation. These funds have created the Ruderman Social Justice Scholars in Disability, and will provide for scholarships, new Brandeis courses and stipends for internships and research assistants. The scholarship can also only be awarded to a Health: Science, Society, and Policy (HSSP) major and will include 15 scholars over a period of four years. This semester, the inaugural scholars are Danielle Sackstein '14 and Ruth Zeilicovich '14.
The Ruderman Family Foundation is a Jewish institution, one that works in both the United States and Israel. According to a press release issued by Brandeis, "The Ruderman Family Foundation believes that inclusion and understanding of all people is essential to a fair and flourishing community. Guided by our Jewish values, we support effective programs, innovative partnerships and a dynamic approach to philanthropy in our core areas of interest: advocating for and advancing the inclusion of people with disabilities throughout the Jewish community; fostering a more nuanced understanding of the American Jewish community among Israeli leaders; and modeling the practice of strategic philanthropy worldwide." The inaugural scholars all hold a strong passion for working with people with disabilities.
Sackstein is a longtime member of Brandeis Buddies, a Waltham Group program that works with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She also worked at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children and Partners Health Care. She became an activist for policy reform, attempting to help a woman who had lost access to medical files about her disabled son.
"I applied to the Ruderman Scholarship because I want to further my understanding of the challenges that people with disabilities face in their access to health care services and information, and also because I want to investigate the ways in which policies and procedures are being implemented to positively address these challenges," said Sackstein, in the formal essay she wrote to apply for the scholarship.
Sackstein was very excited to hear she had become a Ruderman Scholar. "The scholarship comes with a stipend, but the most rewarding aspect of the Ruderman Scholarship is the mentored research and truly experiential learning that accompanies the award," she said in an interview with The Hoot.
After graduation, Sackstein plans to continue working on improving the health care system. "I plan to pursue a career in health care quality and process improvement, with a particular focus on patient-centered care. I believe that patient empowerment and engagement is critical to the success of the American healthcare system," she said.
The other scholar selected this semester, Zeilicovich, has focused on a specific aspect of the umbrella term that is "disability." "My personal passion is in the mental health field and the disabilities that those suffering from these disorders and their families have to face," Zeilicovich said in an interview with The Hoot this week. "They have really been neglected by the health care system. I spent this past summer interning at the HaSharon Hospital in Petakch Tikvah, Israel, where I worked with the Department of Social Work. During this time I had direct contact with those who suffer from disabilities and worked to make sure that they would not be neglected by the health system."
After hearing she was one of this semester's scholars, Zeilicovich reports feeling shocked and honored that she was chosen for this competitive award. "I was also really excited and ready to start learning about how I could personally make a difference in the world," she said.
Zeilicovich also spoke about her responsibility as a scholar. "Danielle and I are responsible for the creation of an intervention to encourage the caregivers of women with intellectual disabilities to get their clients screened [via mammogram and pap test]. The intervention will educate caregivers on breast and cervical cancer, and it will focus on how to stand up to doctors … The intervention will tell caregivers that [disabled] women are in fact eligible, they are covered through Medicaid, and it will teach them how to be advocates. The program will be free for all, and we are going to partner with the ARC of the United States," she said.
In addition to naming these two scholars, Brandeis also announced two faculty contacts. Sara Shostak, associate professor of sociology and chair of the HSSP program, along with Susan L. Parish, the Nancy Lurie Marks Professor of Disability Police and the director of the Lurie Institution for Disability Policy, will oversee the program.
"Professor Parish and I are responsible for selecting scholars, helping to place scholars in internships in organizations working in the disability field and providing them with an opportunity to be mentored in research projects focused on disability issues," said Shostak in an interview. "I'm also very excited that this program includes support for two new courses … my other role is to help guide these new courses through the development and approval process."
These new course offerings are a way that the Ruderman grant will affect all students, regardless of whether or not they receive the scholarship.
"The new courses on disability being established with the support of the Ruderman Family Foundation's gift will be open to the student body. So, the grant directly benefits all students at Brandeis who are interested in issues of disability and inclusion, as well as the students selected to be scholars," Shostak said.
When asked why this grant is such an honor for Brandeis, Parish responded that the partnership between Brandeis and the Ruderman family is very significant.
"As two major institutions within the Jewish community dedicated to the concept of Tikkun Olam—healing the world—it is especially meaningful for Brandeis and the Ruderman Family Foundation to partner on this project, because it speaks to our shared mission to improve society. Disability inclusion is a vital aspect of creating and maintaining an open and just society. However, few universities provide courses and out-of-classroom experiences to undergraduate students in this area. This new funding support … enables Brandeis to do just that," she said in an interview with The Hoot this week.
Zeilicovich also believes this grant is huge achievement for Brandeis. "It continues to put Brandeis on the top of the list for disability research. In my eyes, Brandeis and social justice are synonyms and this program is just another example of that," she said.
Sackstein has words of advice for people interested in applying for this award in the future.
"Know that this is a truly hands-on, experiential opportunity. You will have the unique ability to work alongside leaders in the field of disability policy and play an instrumental role in designing and implementing interventions that serve to improve the lives of people with disabilities. A strong candidate is compassionate, open-minded and demonstrates a desire to create a more inclusive society," she said.


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Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti star in Hulu's latest original film, Palm Springs. After meeting Nyles (Samberg) at a wedding where she happens to be the maid-of-honor, Sarah (Milioti) finds herself stuck in a never-ending time loop right alongside him. A must-see for fans of Wedding Crashers, Groundhog's Day, and Edge of Tomorrow: Live Die Repeat, the movie puts a new spin on the well-known Déjà vu-inducing formula by adding a heavy dose of romance and comedy to the mix.
Palm Springs: When & where
Palm Springs is a Hulu original film, and as such, is exclusively available only on Hulu at this time. The movie premieres on Friday, July 10 at 12:01 a.m. ET, after which you'll be able to stream it at your leisure. Hulu subscribers will be able to watch the film no matter which plan they're on.
How to watch Palm Springs in the U.S.
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Make your own path
There's a quote I come across a lot when looking at traveling, it goes…
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail – Ralph Waldorf Emerson
I find this quote really inspiring both for travelling and home life. For travelling I like the idea of going where no one else has gone before me. Like a astronaut exploring space. In my eyes why should we do the same thing day in day out, when we have the whole world at our feet to explore and just live. I think that's one of the reasons why I fell in love with Iceland so easily, it gave me a sense of freedom to discover something new and I love that.
On the other hand though like I said I can also apply it to home life. Like I've mentioned before I've never really been career minded, but maybe that's just because I haven't seen the right career choice. Maybe if I created my own career (i.e make my own path) then I'd be career driven. It's just finding something I really love doing, something that I'm unbelievably passionate about. Anyway I'll keep wandering the earth, trying to find out how to create my own path. One day.
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Hopes for love…
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The 1997 film Titanic taught me a lot about love. Being a young age when it came out on 'video' means this was the first real influence I had about a different type of love. Much different from the love between family members. In fact to be specific it showed me two different types of love.
The first and most evident is the love between Jack and Rose. I call this the 'Dreamers Love', quite simply because those who dream of finding and keeping love mainly have this type in mind. The kind of love where you heart skips a beat whenever they enter the room, where they make you forget everyone and everything around you and where most of all you'll do everything you can to be with and stay with that person. Throughout the film we see this, and through the scenes shared with Rose's mother or Cal we can see a very strong contrast between the love she receives and the love she wants and deserves.
The second type of love you see in Titanic is a controlling kind of love. Where it appears only one person is in love, and therefore has a lot of anger towards the other. However I'm sure Cal's actions towards Rose isn't just because she doesn't love him. As Cal has a lot of money (meaning lots of power), he believes he also has the ability to control everyone around him by buying them. Which is no kind of love I particularly desire, and in the end he realises that love doesn't work like that. That eventually the person being forced into submission will always break free.
I think this film in particular influenced a lot of people of all ages and all over the world about their views on love. Not just because of the story line and the characters, but also due to the actors relationships. Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet clearly have a great bond and friendship, which allowed them to work together comfortably meaning the overall relationship between the characters Jack and Rose was very believable. In a way I think many couples would aspire to be like that, maybe more so from a females point of view.
The main thing I personally took from the film is how love can be, but not always is… maybe this is just me being overly hopeful, but I don't think anyone should settle for any less than what Jack and Rose portrayed. You may not find love as soon as you want to, but don't give up. I believe everyone can find something like this. Someone who can save you from the worst situations possible (maybe not literally like Jack but you get the idea). Keeping searching…
"Love each other or perish," Morrie Said. "It's good, no? And it's so true. Without love, we are birds with broken wings." – Mitch Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie.
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August In London
I've been to London many times before. Many times this year even. But this time was different…for a number of reasons.
One I was going with someone I'd never been with before, two I was spending a lot of the time travelling around on my own on the tube, and three it was a bit more spontaneous. Now I'll begin with the last point. I am a planner. I write stuff down, I circle places I'm going, I make a note of which tube lines and tube stations and even roughly how long it would take me to get there. I don't know why…maybe its how I'm brought up. But I have to say wandering around London with nowhere to go and nothing really in mind to do was…nice. Watching all the busy people rush past with places to be and a time to be there for, it's as if I was in slow motion as life was speeding past. In a way that for me was relaxing. I guess this is the first step of me trying to get out of planner mode…or at least be a little bit more flexible.
Now onto the travelling alone section. I'm used to travelling alone. I do it a lot at home, on the bus, on trains or even just walking. But London. To point out the obvious London is massive. Meaning it's very VERY easy to get lost, and with me only being small it makes it even easier. I mean on one hand I was excited to go to London just to disappear into the crowds, lose myself a bit. But in reality getting lost in London isn't something I planned on doing. The scary bit for me wasn't the walking around. The fear was the underground. I've seen 'The Creep' and I am open to the possibilities of monsters that live down there (even though it is a bit far fetched) so travelling alone was worrying at times. On the serious side of things though I saw the London Bombings back in 2005 and being down there with no reception and no way of telling someone I love them in the last few minutes is of course terrifying to anyone who takes the time to think about it. Maybe it's because I'm a girl. I mean we all must know by now majority of girls think way too into things. But still you have to be prepared for the worst, otherwise you will panic if it ever did happen.
To go back to the first point I made about why this time was different. Like I said I went with someone I'd never been with before. I think this was the most important part of what made the trip as good as it was.
"Most of us all walk around as if we're sleepwalking. We really don't experience the world fully, because we're half-asleep, doing things we automatically think we have to do." – Mitch Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie.
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Tribute by Komla's dad: My son lived in truth
LISTEN FEB 22, 2014
Beginning his tribute with a very "profound" biblical verse, the late Komla Dumor's father, Professor Ernest Dumor, somberly recalls that his son always lived in truth.
"I am led to this simple but very profound verse in the scriptures - 'teach me your ways and I will walk in your truth'. Yes indeed, Komla, you strove in your short life to walk in truth", he said solemnly.
Additionally, the distinguished sociology professor noted; "no amount of words or pontification on my part as your father can change what you have become".
Since his sudden death in London on January 18, 2014, dignitaries from Ghana and across the world have eulogized the "Boss Player" http://dumor-tribute-dad who was dedicated to telling the 'African story'.
Former President, Jerry John Rawlings in a belated tribute confessed, "Komla is the last person, who should actually be dying". /news/2014/February-21st/.php
Microsoft's Bill and Melinda Gates said they will miss the ace broadcaster's work of bringing the stories of Africa to the rest of the world.
"My words cannot increase the immeasurable impact you have made by touching so many people, so many voiceless people", Prof Dumor said, stressing that Komla's work as a professional broadcast is a priceless gift to society.
Overwhelmed with the numerous tributes from all walks of life that came pouring out for his late son, Komla, the professor of Sociology noted; "It was almost as if you were repeating to yourself all the time the famous line in the Roman ode, 'dulce et decorum est pro patria mori'; 'It is right and fitting to die for one's fatherland' - and you did. That is why so many people from all walks of life have come to pay their respect".
This was an apt observation by Professor Dumor on the second day of funeral rites of the late Joy FM and BBC broadcaster, which took place at the forecourt of the State House in Accra, Saturday.
Present were the President, John Mahama, delegates from the late Nelson Mandela's family, BBC director of global news, Peter Harrocks, chiefs and many other dignitaries.
"Komla you are the legacy. Komla I am so ever grateful for your life. What else can I say or do but to go on my knees and to say, 'I confess my faith to you Lord through praise and worship.
"You brought honour and dignity and indeed a feeling of fulfillment to us. You gave full expression to the basic core values, which we cherish as a family: discipline, a zeal for knowledge, self-giving, self-denial, self-conservation, hard work and personal integrity", the distinguished professor recounted.
Professor Dumor revealed his son had an abiding faith in values that keep the entire family together.
"God showed you his compassion and allowed you to break the barriers to the chagrin of your detractors. I am very profoundly proud of you.
"As I reflect on your life, I feel so convinced that somewhere along your life's journey, Blessed Mother Theresa was whispering in your ears the following: a life not lived for others is not life. Each one of them is Jesus in disguise.
"God doesn't desire us to succeed. He only requires us to try and you did try.
"Komla you have become an icon for many, a gem for many more. But for me, your sister, Mawuena and your brother, Korshie, you will forever be the root of the home".
Komla Dumor died on January 18, 2014 in London, at the age of 41 and the funeral service will run through to tomorrow, 23 February, 2014 with a Thanksgiving Service at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra at 9:00am.
Komla left behind a wife and three children.
Story by Ghana | Myjoyonline.com | George Nyavor | [email protected]


Power Episode #264 – Understanding how food impacts focus can put you ahead of the game when it comes to achievement. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares how food impacts focus. Discover some of the foods that you can eat that will help with concentration and mental clarity. If preparing healthy meals have been a challenge for you, then get some ideas by listening to today's podcast. Focus is extremely important when it comes to goal achievement. It can also help you set clearer more concise goals. Sometimes the inability to focus is not due to a lack of discipline. It could be simply because you are eating the wrong foods. If you are one of those who do not believe that what you eat makes a difference, Pat shares a simple test you can take that will prove the benefits of eating the right foods. Part of getting the life you want is all about what you do to your mind and body. Find out simple things you can do that may improve your focus. Also get some insight into energy drinks and other concentration boosting stimulants. Find out which ones work and which ones do not. It becomes easier to eat the right foods when we understand how food impacts focus. If you want to win and achieve your goals this year, changing your diet may be a great place to start. When it comes to designing your perfect life, your physical self plays an extremely important role. Do not let a lack of concentration prevent you from building the lifestyle you've always wanted. You are built by design to win. However, you can only win if you learn to treat your mind like the precious jewel it is.


In honor of Independence Day, we should open up a sort of new deal to the world: Any country that wants to become a new state is welcome to do so, as long as they're not bringing us any new debt and aren't involved in some kind of war.
It could be a winning proposition for everyone involved: We get more trade, more tax revenues, and more people openly embracing American ideals all over the world. They get more trade, military protection, and the right to call themselves Americans.
Why not? Let Cuba in, or one of the Baltic states, or a Canadian province or two. Or even Greenland. Let any country in, as long as they agree to the terms and conditions of being American. If American ideals are ultimately to prevail around the world, shouldn't we be open to growing as a nation?
It would have to be a strictly voluntary affair -- we're not talking about imperialism of any sort. Just an open invitation. And here's a practical reason to give this consideration: The Federal debt is almost up to $11.5 trillion: It stands right now at $11,489,560,999,310.74. That's huge. And it's only going to swell as the Baby Boomers retire and start drawing from Social Security and Medicare. We need to find new ways to pay the bills, and soon. And there aren't a lot of options other than reduced benefits, higher taxes, or higher retirement ages...unless we add a whole bunch of new workers to the taxpaying system, at least to buy ourselves enough time to get some fundamental reforms in place. And there are many parts of the world today teeming with young people, many of whom are already growing up in a highly Americanized world anyway.
The notion of adding new states to the union isn't as outrageous as it might sound on the surface. Check out Article IV, Section 3 of the Constitution. We have rules for allowing new states into the country. We used to add states to the union with much greater frequency, but there's no reason we have to consider our country's boundaries permanent. We have military installations deployed around the world, and some pretty far-out ideas for floating permanent naval bases have already been run up the flagpole. We're already a nation with much broader geographic bounds than we presently consider.
...your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!
On a couple of practical matters: The Green Party really needs to figure out that they're never likely to triumph in a two-party system. But that doesn't mean they can't have an effect on the political system. Interest groups of all stripes need to realize they're only likely to get anything done by working within the two major parties, not outside them. Like it or not, that's how the system works -- and it's because of the mathematics of vote-counting, not because the system is rigged. It isn't. Also, practically speaking, we need to re-tune our behavior to acknowledge a simple truth: "You can't produce a baby in one month by getting nine women pregnant." Patience and deliberation make things happen.