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At least that better be your answer when a child inevitably asks you! I think children should be allowed to be children for as long as possible. Let them have something to believe in, let their imaginations run wild!
Now can we all just have a moment of unicorn cake appreciation here?! This AMAZING unicorn cake is by Jennie from Mastello Creations. This is exactly what I picture when I think of a unicorn party. When I think of unicorns I think of glitter and silver and gold, pastel colours and magic and fluffy clouds. I think of love and laughter and fun, of rainbows and fairy floss, carousels! It actually makes me feel like a kid again. It's no wonder that unicorn themed parties are so popular at the moment! Whether it be a birthday party, a Christening or another occasion, I really can't think of another theme that has taken off quite like this one. The possibilities and colour themes are endless, limited only by your imagination. See this beautiful unicorn cake below, with a gold take instead of silver, for example. Simply stunning.
"As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen." WINNIE THE POOH Kids parties these days really are like going on an adventure! Balloons of all shapes and sizes, cakes in the shape of pretty much anything their heart desires, personalised items, lolly bags, photo booth props, decorations, the list goes on!
Their range is truly amazing. Do yourself a favour and read on to find out more about their beautiful range.
As I have said before, the cake is usually my first stop when planning a party. And unicorn cakes are all the rage these days! I think it's because you can literally make it any colour and design you like. Check out this beauty with fresh flowers, by the very talented Rochelle from Sweetly Sliced. Amazing!
But if you want a more simple cake, you can just use a unicorn cake topper. The cake can be a simple barrel cake in your choice of colours, it doesn't have to be an actual unicorn cake! These glitter unicorn cake toppers from Party for Stella are perfect if you want to keep the cake simple – and the cost down.
The glitter unicorn cake toppers come in gold glitter and they also have cup cake toppers in black glitter.
Pictured below are also some unicorn balloon pops which can be used as favors, cake toppers, or placed as a bunch in a jar as table decorations. I personally love them like this as a cake decoration!
So many cool colours to choose from, my favourites are the purple, teal and pink.
And of course a unicorn party wouldn't be complete without some jumbo balloons! Lucky Party for Stella has got you covered for that too, with their amazing range of unicorn jumbo balloons complete with streamers.
I love putting a few jumbo round balloons in a row, it really makes a statement. It also looks really cool with one jumbo balloon either side of the cake table. These pastel and silver tassels are just the perfect combo for a unicorn party.
And how about some tableware to serve that yummy cake? Party for Stella has one of the prettiest ranges of tableware I have seen. Pastel coloured plates and cups with metallic gold trim?! Yes please!
The blush pink is my favourite!
This pastel purple colour is gorgeous too.
I just love all the different colour options too. Pinks, purple and yellow make a great combination for a unicorn theme and the gold ruffle edging just gives it that bit of sparkle. Matching napkins and paper cups are also available.
Check out the gallery below for a snippet of beautiful products from Party For Stella.
And last but not least, here is some magical unicorn party inspiration for you. And remember, Party For Stella has all your party needs so be sure to check out their website for the most magical unicorn party ever!
Oh my this is so gorgeous are these unicorn cakes! I have just been racking my brain on what theme I should do for my daughter's 4th birthday coming up and I think you just sold me on unicorns!!! Such a great post!
This is truly the most phenomenal birthday party I've ever seen for a little girl! The cake and the balloon pops and just every single detail are perfect! I am saving this so I can use some of these ideas when I teach fairy tales in my kindergarten classroom and for my daughter!
Hello dear. Wow! Talk about birthday party goals. Omg. Every detail is amazing. And that cake… and everything else too.. WANT! Everything is just so beautiful and magical. Thank you for sharing with us.
Hello 🙂 I saw this cake going viral on Pinterest! LOVE IT. Such great detail went into this party. My cousin loves Unicorns her inner child comes out every time. I am going to share this post with her. Thank you for sharing xo Alyssa.
Hahahaha omg is it bad that I had this exact cake for my own 25th birthday party? You're never too old for a unicorn party! Lol I love it.
Omg I'm dying over these unicorn decorations!!!
Omg!! These are just too pretty. Even as an adult as I am. I would love to have an unicorn birthday theme ☺🙈.
This looks like a dream come true! Childhood me loved unicorns and even now i wanted a unicorn cake for my birthday haha there are so many unicorn themed cakes in this post! It's like a unicorn wonderland!


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McLAREN 650S GT3 TAKES WINS IN THREE COUNTRIES
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McLaren GT Factory Drivers Rob Bell, Côme Ledogar, Shane van Gisbergen and Alvaro Parente claimed victories in Europe and North America as the 650S GT3 enjoyed a strong weekend. The race-focused version of Super Series model secured a dramatic win at the opening round of the 2016 Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup in Monza, Italy, a double podium in the Pirelli World Challenge at Barber Motorsports Park in the USA and pole position and a win at the first weekend of the International GT Open championship in Estoril, Portugal.
In the all-Factory Driver line-up #58 McLaren 650S GT3 of customer team Garage 59, Bell started the three-hour race P16 alongside the all-McLaren GT Academy Driver trio of Alex Fontana, Struan Moore and Andrew Watson in P15. The experienced Brit quickly fought through the pack, climbing as high as P3 during his stint, before a quick pit stop by the team vaulted the car into the lead with Ledogar aboard. Frenchman Ledogar – making his competitive debut as a Factory Driver with McLaren GT – drove faultlessly through traffic and retained the lead against one of the most competitive GT grids, before van Gisbergen took over for one of the most exciting and closest finishes the championship has ever seen.
During the final stint of the race, the rapid van Gisbergen defended the lead as he negotiated back-markers around the historic 3.6-mile Italian circuit. As the chequered flag fell after 96 hard-fought laps and three hours of racing, the New Zealand-born driver brought the #58 650S GT3 home to secure the top step of the podium with a winning margin of just 0.341s, and score the team its first win in the Championship.
In the United States, fellow Factory Driver Alvaro Parente enjoyed a successful weekend at the wheel of the 650S GT3. Parente, driving for customer team K-PAX Racing, won Round 6 of the Pirelli World Challenge on Saturday, and finished second on Sunday morning in Round 7 at the challenging Barber Motorsports Park circuit in Alabama. The results place Parente firmly in the running for the Drivers' Title.
A third win for the 650S GT3 was secured at the opening weekend of the International GT Open, as customer team Garage 59 enjoyed further success in the second race at Estoril in Portugal. Kevin Estre and Alexander West secured pole position in the #88 650S GT3, and the French-Swedish pair looked set for a convincing victory until a misjudged overtake by a competitor ended the charge on the final lap. Charging to the line, the #59 650S GT3 of Michael Benham and Duncan Tappy reacted quickly to the incident with the British pair taking the lead in another dramatic race finish.
Commenting on the result at Monza, McLaren GT Factory Driver Côme Ledogar explained: 'It is a dream come true to win on my debut for McLaren as a Factory Driver, and even more so at a place as special as Monza. Garage 59 did a fantastic job all weekend and didn't put a foot wrong through the race. The work by the pitcrew which saw us jump the leaders was a key moment for us, so credit must go to them. I'm also really thankful for the job my teammates did during the race – Rob (Bell) made a great start, fighting through the pack, and Shane put on a stunning display of defensive driving at the end. The car was perfect and in my stint I just had to keep it clean. I can't wait to visit Silverstone next month and continue our title challenge.'
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No matter the breed of your best pal, all dogs shed, even the designer hybrid dogs like cockapoos, Labradoodles, and spoodles. For some, the most common reason is around the change of seasons, when they lose their winter coat in preparation the warmer months, while others lose hair throughout the year.
Of course, if you notice your dog is shedding more than usual, it could be due to allergies, stress, or a bad diet, which will need a visit to the local vet.
For the most part, however, there isn't much you can do to prevent it, but there are a couple of ways to manage it.
One of the most effective ways, as smart pet owners have discovered, is the SleekEZ dog brush. It's a must-have tool in any professional or home-grooming kit and works best on dogs with short to medium length coats, including terriers, Chihuahuas, Bulldogs, Dalmatians, and Huskies to name a few.
Don't understand what all the fluff is about with the SleekEZ? Carry on reading, and we'll tell you why it is one of the best grooming tools around.
The brush with its patented design does an excellent job in removing dirt and dander and works wonders for pups that are sensitive to standard brushes and combs for grooming. Instead of teeth, it has a high-carbon steel strip that been designed to follow a wave-like pattern. This makes shallower grooves in the fur, without touching your pet's skin. It also removes the hair easily, without ripping and damaging the coat.
The base of the brush is made from quality poplar wood with a non-toxic finish. The sides are curved, and the ergonomic design means it fits comfortably in your hands as you brush. Otherwise, you can hold it with both hands.
Although the metal edge of the brush looks like it could do some serious damage, trust us when we say it is completely safe when used correctly.
The brush is available in three different sizes: 2 ½", 5" and 10" and is gentle enough to use on your canine companions, feline friends, rabbits and even horses. Most people use the smallest size for puppies and kittens, the 5-inch for cats and small to medium sized dogs and the 10-inch SLeekEZ for larger breeds and horses.
The SleekEZ is made in the States and comes with a lifetime guarantee, which should give you a good indication of its quality.
The SleekEZ, as far as we are concerned, is one of the most effective brushes, with loads of benefits for professional groomers as well as pet owners who want the very best for their pets.
Let's take a look at what the benefits are.
It is normal and necessary for your dog to shed, but it doesn't have to be unpleasant. Studies show that the SleekEZ grooming brush reduces shedding by as much as 95%, speeds up the process and promotes the growth of healthy hair.
There are those that think there isn't much to the SleekEZ brush, saying that it is 'just' a chunk of wood with a hacksaw blade. But there is much more to it than that. First of all the grooves in the comb are a lot shallower than those you find in traditional brushes and combs. This means, unlike other grooming tools, it doesn't touch your pooch's skin, which prevents irritations and inflammation.
The dual-purpose SleekEZ brush will clean hair, dander and pet dirt that gets on your furniture, upholstery, bedding, and carpets.
The SleekEZ dog brush costs a little more than other de-shedding products, but most customers are more than happy with the results and feel it is money well spent. For the few who complain about it pulling their pet's fur or irritating the skin, it is more likely as a result of it being used incorrectly.
Even though there is no way to prevent shedding, it doesn't have to be a hair-raising experience. We have included some handy tips to help you manage it.
It is a good idea to brush your dog on a regular basis to keep shedding to a minimum. Whether it is once or twice a week, or even on a daily basis, brushing will also make your pet's fur softer and shinier. It is a win-win situation really.
Just like us, our furry friends need a balanced diet to keep their coats in the best possible condition. Make sure you are giving your pooch a good quality food.
You can also give your pup supplements with the necessary vitamins and minerals. Discuss the correct dosages with your vet, as too much can also be a bad thing.
Never underestimate the importance of keeping your pooch hydrated. If he isn't getting enough water, his coat can become brittle and dry, and lead to excessive hair loss.
Regularly bathing your pup will reduce shedding, especially if you use a de-shedding shampoo, as well as a conditioner. This will help with dry skin and give him a shiny, clean coat.
While shedding is a normal process, especially around the change of seasons, excess hair loss can be a sign of an underlying problem, such as parasites or infections. Regular checkups with your vet will help you identify any issues early on.
Vacuuming your home on a regular basis will keep it fur-free. Remember to vacuum the furniture, curtains, carpets, bedding and any other upholstery.
Using the right brush will go a long way to reduce the amount of shedding. This is where the SleekEZ brush comes in. While you might need one or two other grooming tools, the SleekEZ brush will minimize the amount of hair your dog loses.
When fur is left too long on furniture or on your dog',s bedding, it works its way into the fabric, making it more difficult to remove. The SleekEZ can be used on all your upholstery, bedding, carpets, and furniture.
Remember the SleekEZ brush is for shedding, not detangling.
For the best results, we recommend you apply pressure when brushing. The SleekEZ, with its patented design, is gentle and won't tear or cut your pet's hair, or irritate his skin.
When brushing your pup's fur make sure you use short strokes.
The SleekEZ is best for short to medium coats. If your pet has a dense coat, you will need to brush in the same area a couple of times before you notice the undercoat lifting. Once it starts to lift you will notice more hair coming off much quicker.
Keeping the brush clean is easy; just wipe off the dander and dirt with a cloth or a soft brush.
Should the blade get wet, wipe it dry and apply any kind of oil to stop it rusting and to preserve it.
If you notice the blade is becoming dull, or not working as well, then use a wire brush to clean in between it.
Don't use the blade as you would a saw. It will damage upholstery, furniture, and other fabrics.
Once you have finished brushing with the SleekEZ, finish off the grooming session with a cloth or soft brush.
Using the SleekEZ on a regular basis will keep your pup's coat in perfect condition, reduce the amount of shedding, and it is s a great way to bond with your fur-legged pal.


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We're in a box in the attic.' What if there exists a world powered by imagination? A world of silliness, where humans and their toys live on long after they've left the Hard World .
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As hilarious as it is heartbreaking, another future classic from Costa Winner Kate Saunders (Five Children on the Western Front). Emily watched, in a trance of astonishment, as the bear opened the picnic basket, took out a tartan rug and spread it on Holly's bed. And then the penguin spoke. Actually spoke. 'What's going on? This isn't Pointed End!' The bear said, 'It looks like a human bedroom. We must've come through the wrong door.' 'But there aren't any doors to the hard world in Deep Smockeroon! And we don't have a human bedroom any more. We're in a box in the attic.' What if there exists a world powered by imagination? A world of silliness, where humans and their toys live on long after they've left the Hard World . . . and what if the door between that world and this one was broken? Welcome to the Land of Neverendings. Moving, raw and funny in all the right ways, The Land of Neverendings is a rip-roaring adventure, but it also gives an honest portrayal of grief for young readers, and shows us that whilst sadness does exist in the world, it doesn't have to cancel out happiness, or silliness, even when you lose someone you love. 'This is written from the heart and can't fail to make yours sing.' The Times 'Imagination, memories and new beginnings triumph.' The Sunday Times 'A beautiful and often very funny book about imagination, family and love.' BookTrust 'Funny and tender, heartbreaking and life-affirming.' Bookseller
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Whiteboarding interviews are somewhat controversial these days, as critics point out that the ability to memorize algorithms doesn't necessarily equate to the ability to write good software. Nevertheless, many companies still use whitebarding interviews, and you should be prepared in case you get thrown into one.
One of the requirements of any whiteboarding interview is that you verbally walk the interviewer through your thought process. Part of that process should incorporate using the whiteboard to visualize the problem. This can be as simple as drawing out an array of integers and using a table to simulate an interation by keeping track of the current index, it's value and if it meets some criteria.
Here are some visualization techniques that can help with this process.
Let's incorporate these techniques as we attempt to solve one our favorite algo's....TwoSum. The first thing we do is rewrite the objective of the problem and create two arrays, one that has two values that equal the target and one that doesn't.
Of course there are additional edge cases that you could include but these two are good for now.
Now that we know what a solution would look like let's move onto how we would approach returning the values. Our first approach is to brute force is a nested for loop. The image below is an attempt to work out what the starting value of j should be when we start the loop.
If we set j = 0 then we will add the same value to itself, which equals the sum but doesn't meet the criteria of 2 different numbers.
So we need stay at least one ahead of i. If we set j = 1 that would do the trick, at least for the first interation of i but we run into the same problem as before.
That leads us to think about how to consistently stay one value ahead of i. The standard way of doing this is by setting j = i + 1.
Problem: Take an array and return an array of only the even integers.


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Yalitza Aparicio: In 'Rocky' style, the actress trains to maintain her stunning figure | Video
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dear Yalitza Aparicio She's been a sensation ever since she made her acting debut in the director's 'Rome' Alfonso korunSince then, she has become a celebrity and largely by everyone who has criticized her for her appearance, which they say "doesn't fit" with the stereotypes of artists.
Today's Oaxacan woman is happier than ever, also making her debut as a presenter, becoming a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, modeling for some of the most prestigious clothing brands, and even being the cover of several famous magazines. Of course, he always expresses his pride in him Property aborigines.
Yalitza Aparicio wears an athletic body
It is no secret that the teacher takes good care of herself and to show this, it is enough to look at her social networks, where she has shown her body on more than one occasion. tight clothes who showed the result of their visits to the gym and good nutrition.
And while she's never posted a photo of herself breaking down a sweat, the actress surprised everyone with her Instagram Stories, showing that she's training as she did. sylvester Stallone for his films "Rocky"; That's right my dear Yalitza Aparicio He is a boxing practitioner.
It is precisely in this space provided by the social network that he has not only made it clear that the gloves fit him well, but knows how to use them, in case another "critic" says something to him. Showing some basic moves, he can be seen hitting his coach's gauntlet and dodging blows. According to his description, he practices this contact sport once a month.
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This was undoubtedly another indirect message for everyone who referred to it at every remaining step. From other messages he recently sent a small video tik tok She was seen in a field of flowers and was dressed in new clothes: a white dress with green stripes and a white hat that was her costume.
In this recording, he confirmed that he sent positive feedback to all the people he didn't empathize with: "There are people I don't like, but I still send positive feedback to them." No doubt this was applauded by her followers who defended and supported her in everything she does.
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Policide
This article is about a political science term. For an engineering term, see Policide (engineering).
Not to be confused with Police brutality.
Policide is a neologism used in political science to describe the intentional destruction of an independent political and social entity, such as a city or nation.[1] The term is used with some regularity within political science, generally to refer to a policy of destruction that falls short of genocide or ethnocide.
Writer Michael Walzer credits the origin of the term "policide" (here, meaning the "destruction of a state's independence") to Abba Eban, Israel's foreign minister in 1967.[2]
Similarly, professor Steve J. Stern has adopted "policide" to mean the destruction of political life itself. Stern describes the term as an extension of a family of terms including homicide, patricide, tyrannicide, genocide, democide, and ethnocide. Stern uses the term "policide," rooted in the Greek term polis (πόλις) for "city-state" or "body politic," in order to describe what he characterizes as "a systematic project to destroy an entire way of doing and understanding politics and governance" in Chile under the governance of Augusto Pinochet.[3]
In Writing Ground Zero, John Whittier Treat refers several times to the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki as "policide."[4]
In Circle of Goods, Tressa Lynn Berman describes United States policy towards Native Americans as a historical process shifting from ethnocide into "policide."[5]
The term "policide" frequently arises with respect to the intention to eradicate the state of Israel. Yossi Beilin discusses Current Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's use of the term to describe the Palestine Liberation Organization's claim that it is dedicated to the ultimate destruction of the State of Israel.[6] Netanyahu has continued to use the term in his writings and speeches, for example writing that "Arafat pursues a goal of 'policide' - the destruction of the Jewish state, by employing the means of suicide and mass terror".[7] The declared intention of Hamas,[8] Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah[9][10] and Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad[11] is the destruction of Israel and this had led to claims that Arab/Muslim groups support the notion of policide regarding Israel.[12][13]
Israeli sociologist Baruch Kimmerling uses the term in his book Politicide: Sharon's War Against the Palestinians and in various articles. He defines "the politicide of the Palestinian people, a gradual but systematic attempt to cause their annihilation as an independent political and social entity." This he believed has been present throughout Israel's confrontations with the Palestinians, but was epitomised by the thoughts and actions of Ariel Sharon.[14]
The city of Nishapur, a Persian city in modern-day Iran, was sacked and destroyed by the Mongols in 1221. In retaliation for the death of the son-in-law of Genghis Khan, around 1.75 million inhabitants of the city were systematically killed. A great number of their skulls were reputedly piled in pyramids outside the city walls.[15]
The term has been used to describe the destruction of the system of apartheid in South Africa.
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↑ Oxford English Dictionary in its entry for politicide notes the first usage as: 1968 Y. HARKABI Fedayeen Action & Arab Strategy 11/2 The Arabs' objective of destroying the state of Israel (what may be called a 'politicide') drives them to genocide.
↑ Walzer, Michael. Just and Unjust Wars. 2001-03-31: Basic Books. p. 52. ISBN 0-465-03705-4. ... the destruction of a state's independence (a crime for which Abba Eban, Israel's foreign minister in 1967, suggested the term 'policide') , accessed 10-24-2006 through Google Books.
↑ Stern, Steve J. Remembering Pinochet's Chile. 2004-09-30: Duke University Press. pp. 32, 90, 101, 180–81. ISBN 0-8223-3354-6. , accessed 10-24-2006 through Google Books.
↑ Treat, John Whittier (1996-05-01). Writing Ground Zero. University of Chicago Press. xii, 10, 38, 399. ISBN 0-226-81177-8. , accessed through Google Books 10-24-2006
↑ Berman, Tressa Lynn (2003-01-01). Circle of Goods. SUNY Press. pp. 65–66. ISBN 0-7914-5535-1. , accessed through Google Books 10-24-2006
↑ Beilin, Yossi (2004-05-01). The Path to Geneva. RDV Books. p. 56. ISBN 0-9719206-3-X. , accessed through Google Books 10-24-2006
↑ "A viable Palestinian state..." Die Welt. January 1, 2006. Archived from the original on February 7, 2006.
↑ Little choice for a defiant Israel Archived 2007-03-11 at the Wayback Machine., by Andrew Markus, The Age, July 15, 2006
↑ United Nations Document A/54/723 S/2000/55, citing Washington Post, 1 January 2000 Letter dated 25 January 2000 from the Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General Archived 10 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed August 17, 2006
↑ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9823624/ MSNBC
↑ Aryeh Stav, Nativ Magazine, November 2003, "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-04-27. Retrieved 2006-10-26. (in Hebrew)
↑ Grant Barrett politicide in the Double-Tongued Dictionary Archived 2013-01-13 at Archive.is cites the following sources:
1972 S. Abdullah Schleifer Journal of Palestine Studies (Winter) "Fedayeen Through Israeli Eyes" p. vol. 1, no. 2, p. 99: The insistence by the guerrillas that they are struggling to destroy the Zionist state and the Zionist-structured society that generates such as state is turned by Harkabi into a concept of "politicide" (an impressive-sounding concept applicable to the aims of any valid liberation movement, e.g. against Rhodesia and South Africa).
1975 Irving Spiegel New York Times (Oct. 20) "Criticism in U.S." p. 6: Rabbi Alexand M. Schindler...said that the Arab and third-world nations voting for the resolution "made a fateful and ominous decision to take the road of rhetoric, politicide and bigotry rather than the road of needed economic and social change which can come only through consensus, cooperation and decency."
2004 Lindsay Talmud openDemocracy (Apr. 27) "From the sublime to the ridiculous": The overall plan—now the most fundamental element in Israeli government policy and viewed by many Israelis as a legitimate attempt by their government to reconcile the irreconcilable demands of security, the settlers and democracy—is perceived by the Palestinians as "politicide"—a term Baruch Kimmerling coined to describe "a gradual but systematic attempt to cause their annihilation as an independent political and social entity." It is bound to be resisted, fiercely.
↑ Baruch Kimmerling Politicide: Ariel Sharon's War Against the Palestinians defines politicide as "the dissolution of the Palestinian people's existence as a legitimate social, political and economic entity." reviewed in the Journal of Third World Studies, Spring 2006 by Abraham, A J, whence the quote is sourced.
↑ Clark, Josh. "The Truth About Nishapur". HowStuffWorks.


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HomeConserve MonkeysWorld Monkey Day 2021
World Monkey Day 2021
The Earth Needs Love December 08, 2021
Monkey-interesting, cute, mischievous, and sometimes typically downright nasty creature having a carefree, joyful life. "Monkeys are broadly divided into Old World species—160 species, and New World species—174 species," says Jessica A. Mayhew. So that's 334 species altogether!
But we know monkey only for their play full behavior and their funny acts. A study revealed that about 60% of species, including apes, monkeys, gorillas, gibbons, and lemurs, are threatened with extinction and about 75% have declining populations. Those and many other species will disappear in the next 25 years unless conservation becomes a global priority. The nonhuman Primates are suffering most in Asia, with 71% of all species at risk, against 37% in Africa.
And the reason behind this decline is Habitat destruction, led by burning and clearing of tropical forests for farmland. Many monkeys live in an area where humans also live so they are considered as a threat. Some farmers kill them as they are pest for their crops. Hunting and killing of monkeys and apes for their meat, and their illegal capture for medical research were the main threats too. Some species were "literally being eaten into extinction," a statement said. Monkeys will face an uncertain future, unless human behavior change. They are in serious trouble, and then their questions arise of animal rights and the human posing threats to animal lives and habitat.
That's why there's Monkey Day (on 14th December), a day that's been dedicated to raising awareness about non-human primates including monkeys, apes, gorillas etc. Because monkeys are not only the lovable creature but also playing a vital role in maintaining the environment. They pollinate flowers and disperse seeds in their native habitat.
The Urgent actions to help them survive are:
Reduce hunting by law and enforcement
Restore and protect natural habitat
Stop keeping them as pet
Stop habitat loss and degradation
Love them and Raise awareness for them
About the Author: Iqra Ateeq is a student of Environmental scs at GCWUS. She is a climate activist and loves to write for nature. She is a nature lover by heart
Conserve Monkeys Iqra Ateeq Protect Monkeys World Monkey Day


Chambers Associate: What does securities litigation involve?
Grant Mainland, partner: Our securities litigation group handles a wide array of civil and criminal matters that arise under the federal securities laws. With the growth of our white collar practice, we have become particularly adept at handling parallel civil and governmental proceedings – for example, a DOJ or SEC investigation with companion class action lawsuits arising under Section 10(b) or other provisions of the securities laws. These days, the announcement of a regulatory or enforcement matter almost invariably results in class action filings. But government investigations and plaintiffs' class actions have fundamentally different dynamics.It's important to approach the enforcement side of the case with an eye to how it will affect the civil side, and vice versa.
In terms of the client base, while Milbank has particularly deep relationships with financial institutions, securities litigation often involves a diverse array of clients in various industries. For example, I'm currently working on a securities case against a South American company and another relating to a pharmaceutical concern.
Alexandra Paslawsky, associate: Every day is different, and associates are involved in every step of the process. Associates will do research, analyze documents, and prepare witnesses for interviews, depositions, and trials. I've played different roles on different teams, depending on what kind of case it is.
Anna Dimon, associate: The work day is largely driven by what stage of litigation a case is in; depending on the maturity of a case, more or less time will be devoted to reviewing documents and drafting briefs. Associates also complete as-needed research projects that come from clients on a rolling basis.
GM: Having just become a partner, I am increasingly focused on the overall strategy of the case. What are the themes we are trying to advance, whether through motion practice or mediation or otherwise? What kind of factual evidence do we need to obtain from the plaintiff or third parties or our own client? What kind of expert opinions or testimony will we need to defend against the claims? How will we handle any developments on the governmental side (if applicable)—say, a settlement or the announcement of an enforcement action?
Daniel Perry, partner: Many of the class action cases that are brought don't have a lot of merit. In general, motions to dismiss are filed in these types of cases around 95% of the time, with an average of about 50% of those motions granted. Milbank's performance is a bit better than the market average. This work involves keeping up with the current law and being in the know, which is where a firm like ours really adds value – you may be in the middle of drafting a motion to dismiss when the Second Circuit hands down a decision. That's not at all uncommon, and our team excels at keeping up with these developments.
CA: What are the highs and lows of the practice?
AP: These cases are filled with opportunities for young associates to get a lot of experience doing substantive work for major companies. There are a lot of opportunities for face time with partners and client contact.
The lows can be different depending on the case – sometimes you're working on an extremely tight timeline, so everything is expedited. Sometimes you may have a ton of documents to get through. But these are the things that can also make the case exciting and meaningful.
DP: This is a fun practice area because these are big cases, with big dollar values, and they get a lot of attention from the client. Cases are litigated in federal court, and the law is very well developed and interesting. One high of the practice is dealing with really sophisticated clients on these large, meaningful cases, with an opportunity to appear in federal district courts regularly.
As for the lows, the thing I find most tedious is the discovery that sometimes accompanies these cases. These can be large cases spanning many years, multiple business units, and large, complex companies, so the task of collecting, reviewing, and producing documents is substantial. It's also unlike other types of litigation, where you have an adversary on the other side that has similar production obligations, creating some balance where both sides are incentivized to cooperate and be reasonable in their demands. This is primarily a plaintiffs' lawyer-driven practice, so they can be somewhat unrestrained in what they ask for. One of the things we have to deal with is plaintiff firms over-reaching in discovery, purely because that's a strategy to draw this out and make the process so painful, unpleasant, and expensive that the company is incentivized to resolve the case. We are obviously experienced in dealing with that – but it doesn't make it any more fun!
CA: Which factors are driving the practice at the moment?
GM: The intersection of civil securities lawsuits and government investigations – by the DOJ, SEC, state AGs, or other enforcement or regulatory bodies – is a critical dynamic. In some cases, we handle both the government investigations and private suits. In others, we handle either the governmental or civil side only and coordinate with counsel handling the other piece of the case. In either event, attention to the broader picture is essential.
With more foreign companies listing shares on US exchanges, thereby subjecting themselves to the federal securities laws, there is an increasingly global aspect to the practice. This is especially so with respect to Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations involving corruption and anti-bribery issues.
CA: How can students keep up-to-date with the market and industry trends?
AP: I'd encourage students to attend talks by lawyers with experience in the industry. These are the people who have lived it, and I've found that their advice and insight can be invaluable.
DP: The nice part about this area of the law is that there's a lot of attention to it in the legal press, and you can fairly easily stay up-to-date by looking at journals that cover the securities litigation market. Cornerstone publishes a fantastic annual study on trends in the market. Of course, there's no substitute for reading the cutting-edge cases in the circuits and on occasion from the Supreme Court.
GM: There are many publications and blogs that closely follow recent developments in securities litigation – The D&O Diary is a very topical blog that comes to mind. Stanford Law School (working with Cornerstone Research, an economic consulting firm) also created the Securities Class Action Clearinghouse, which I find extremely helpful.
DP: Mid to senior-level associates in our group prepare and defend witnesses in deposition, and are often the primary drafters of motions to dismiss, motions opposing class certification, and for summary judgment. They also appear in court to argue discovery motions and the like. There are opportunities for substantive research, writing, drafting, and court appearances.
CA: What are the opportunities unique to Milbank?
DP: Beginning as summer associates, our aspiring litigators first get experience working on pro bono cases. In their first year, all Litigation associates begin taking part in Advocacy@Milbank, which is a multi-level training program tailored for our practice that spans their first six years at the firm. Part of this program is a partnership with the Office of the Appellate Defender in New York, where first-years team with more senior litigators to handle pro bono appeals, often arguing them in court.
This courtroom experience is something that I think really sets us apart – we feel strongly about getting our associates into court. In securities cases, whenever there are opportunities we try very hard to get our associates that experience. Our sense is that judges and clients are normally quite supportive – as are all of our partners – and what we've found is the associates do a really excellent job and rise to the occasion. That's just part of our culture as a litigation department.
Along with that, we're also committed to providing best-in-class training to all of our mid and senior-level associates through our Milbank@Harvard program. Each year, beginning in their third-year, classes of our associates from all of our practices around the world meet up for an intensive week of sessions up at Harvard, with Harvard Law and Business School professors. It's a totally unique program, and we hear from our associates that it really boosts their skills, their confidence, and their understanding of our clients' businesses.
CA: What advice do you have for students interested in this area?
AP: I'd tell students interested in securities litigation to demonstrate that interest! The best way to learn about the work and understand the practice is to ask people about it.
DP: Take all of the law school classes oriented toward securities and federal litigation, federal courts, evidence, securities regulation – make sure you have the building blocks your law school offers. Then, select a litigation department that regularly practices in this area. Once you're at the firm, those firms will invest a lot in training and educating and preparing you as a securities litigator.
"I work closely with the team of associates in developing our arguments; formulating and advancing our positions on discovery matters; liaising with experts, etc..."
"I'd encourage students to attend talks by lawyers with experience in the industry. These are the people who have lived it, and I've found that their advice and insight can be invaluable."
"The work day is largely driven by what stage of litigation a case is in."
"Take all of the law school classes oriented toward securities and federal litigation, federal courts, evidence, securities regulation – make sure you have the building blocks your law school offers."
"Our Wall Street roots don't fit so much anymore" – learn about life as a junior associate at Milbank.


There are lots of thinks that one needs to know before undergoing the liposuction information. Know the basic liposuction information before deciding to undergo such procedure.
Basically, liposuction is the process of removing a certain amount of fat stored in the body of the patient. Liposuction may help in reducing weight but the procedure is basically for contouring the shape of the body. Liposuction was performed in the early 70s and brought a lot of controversies as patient's health are put on high risk for cosmetic purposes. Its popularity grew when successful operations brought a new outlook on the lives of the patients.
Understanding the basic liposuction information is important to avoid depression after unsatisfied result of the operations. Many doctors might offer enticing packages as part of their marketing strategies. Avoid the marketing hypes of clinics and extravagant doctors who offer the service as making liposuction as a surgery that provides solution to all your problems. It is still a surgery that focuses on body contouring and it is always you who will make the difference.
Consider liposuction as an ordinary surgery and it is important to have a realistic expectation even though the offers of such clinics are just too good to be true. Just like in any plastic surgery, it is important to know the elasticity of the skin and the amount of fats that has to be removed from the body. Removing fats has some limits in order to make the patient safe.
Liposuction can also be performed in men and women. There are men who have problems called gynecomastia or the development of the male breast. Liposuction cost may differ depending on the part of the body that needs contouring. The male body is more expensive because it much firmer than the female body.
It is also important to conduct some research about the different liposuction techniques. Knowing the different methods will allow you to choose the methods that will be used depending on your preference, you can have it painless. Keep in mind those doctors who are doing the liposuction procedures needs further studies and licensed to be able to do this kind of treatment. Make sure that the doctor can explain the consequences of the procedure.
It is very important to do some thorough research in collect the different liposuction information to make sure that you know what you expect from liposuction treatment.


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Q: Spock - data table for expected output Reading http://spockframework.github.io/spock/docs/1.0/data_driven_testing.html, it seems that data tables are a convenient, readable way to structure test inputs. I'd like to structure my test output in a similar way.
I have a method under test which returns an Iterable<Entry<String, String>>. I have the following Spock test case, but something tells me there is a way I can make Spock do more of this for me. This is essentially just Java code, so I suspect there is a groovier way. Can this be simplified?
def "iterate" () {
    given:
    Iterator expected =
    ['one'    : 'a',
     'two'    : 'b',
     'three'  : 'c',
     'four'   : 'd',
     'five'   : 'e',
     'six'    : 'f'].entrySet().iterator()

    when:
    Iterable<Entry<String, String>> actual = testClass.method()

    then:
    for (def entry : actual) {
        assert entry == expected.next()
    }
}

A: The result of this test is unpredictable since iteration order over set is not defined (see here) and when comparing elements of two sets in the way in the code it will almost fail for sure.
Here's how it should look:
def "iterate" () {
    given:
    Iterator expected =
    ['one'    : 'a',
     'two'    : 'b',
     'three'  : 'c',
     'four'   : 'd',
     'five'   : 'e',
     'six'    : 'f'].entrySet()

    when:
    Iterable<Entry<String, String>> actual = testClass.method()

    then:
    expected == actual as Set
}

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Thread: We should try this!
well,the governments would probably gather the whole nation to stand at one side of the earth and jump if they really had that idea.
Nicki minaj will just push it back right at us lol.
What if all living creature on earth drop from a certain height at the same spot and time?
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The simple mindful breathing technique I'm going to share with you here is a natural tranquilizer for the nervous system.
The effects are subtle when you first try the exercise but become more obvious with repetition and practice. Variations of this controlled breathing method are actually used by elite athletes to improve performance and by the military to help soldiers remain calm in traumatic conditions.
The technique is called Box Breathing and is best explained with the aid of the following diagram..
As you can see, the pattern is simply a box (hence the name), whereby you inhale to a count of 4, hold for a count of 4, exhale to the same count of 4 and hold again for 4. You can start at 3 if this is difficult, or take it up a notch if easy. You should be reasonably comfortable throughout the exercise – don't stretch yourself so that breathing and/or holding becomes a strain.
Note: Box breathing is best practiced in a relaxed setting – it is a way of 'preparing' yourself for stressful situations rather than a remedial technique to be used in the middle of arguments and other stressful events – for the simple reason that it's best not to hold your breath in such circumstances. Once the technique becomes more familiar and you get used to focusing on your breath in this way, you'll then find you can tune into it during stressful encounters without fear of holding your breath too long.


If you cut out custom pieces in your shop there are a few different options on how you make those cuts. You can use a regular cutoff wheel, a plasma cutter, or a regular torch. However, if you use either of the torches, you'll have slag left on the edge of the metal. Here are some quick ways to get rid of that slag so you don't waste a bunch of time.
First up is a regular hammer and chisel. Be sure to wear your safety glasses as slag will fly everywhere. Simply set the chisel on the edge of the slag, give it a few taps and it should be able to break off.
Next up is a chipper hammer. It's essentially the same thing as the hammer and chisel, just combined into one tool.
You can also use a set of files. If it's a good, clean file it should cut through rather quickly. This method takes longer but when finished will be perfectly smooth.
A regular grinder with a flap disk will cut through fairly quick but you may run through a couple disks.
The last method is to just use a regular hammer. Slag is just a small pool of metal that ended up on your piece when you finish cutting. So if you pound directly on the corner of where the slag is sitting it will come clean off.
With the edge nice and clean you can then straighten it out with your flap disk on your grinder and touch it up or use a belt sander. A belt sander is a great piece to have in your shop. Once your piece is clean you can now start welding!


B&W was formed in 1987, in a small garage in Humboldt, Kansas by Roger Baker and Joe Works. Roger had seen declining demand for his skills as a classic car restorer and Joe had fallen on hard times with the family farm. Together, they started B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc. with the goal of building the highest quality truck beds on the market. The truck beds proved exceptional, with custom headache racks, toolboxes, matched paint, and hand pin striping. Business grew quickly as word spread about the quality and good looks of B&W's quality beds. Roger and Joe understood that having a gooseneck ball permanently mounted in the bed of a truck is a huge inconvenience. At that time, in 1988, the best option for getting rid of the gooseneck ball was a large plate with a ball that folded down. This option required a huge hole in the bed, and installation was cumbersome. Together, Joe and Roger designed a hitch with a ball that could be pulled out, turned over, and stowed beneath the bed. The mounting framework they designed bolted to the truck frame and required no welding, drilling, or bed removal to install. This new hitch, the Turnover Ball, revolutionized the gooseneck hitch industry, as this type of ball storage and mounting system is used by nearly every gooseneck hitch manufacturer today. B&W grows, new products are designed and brought to market, but quality remains number one concern. Joe Works, now the sole owner and President of B&W, remains involved in the continuous design and improvement of innovative hitch solutions, including RV and receiver hitches. "Nearly twenty years after we started this business, our mission hasn't really changed. We believe in building innovative, high quality products that meet the needs of real users. We don't want to get so big that we forget our roots," says Joe. Strong, Consistent, and Trusted, B&W's products are manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility that houses a skilled workforce of craftsmen and the most technologically advanced equipment available. B&W has become an industry leader that customers seek out for quality and respect for superior customer care.
B&W believes that America needs manufacturing. While our competitors are happy to export the production of hitch products to China, we believe that this important product should be made with American steel with American workers.


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Move over, Moses: A pharaoh may have created the ancient Kingdom of Israel - Archaeology - Haaretz.com
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Statue of Osorkon I, Sheshonq's son, found in Byblos, in today's Lebanon Rama
Move Over, Moses: A Pharaoh May Have Created the Ancient Kingdom of Israel
By Ariel David
New archaeological evidence and biblical scholarship suggest Shishak wanted to make Egypt great again – but may have inadvertently steered the Israelites into creating a great nation of their own
Soon, Jews around the world will be celebrating Passover. As usual, Pharaoh will be starring as the main villain for enslaving the Hebrews, killing their children and being generally pig-headed about letting our people go. But perhaps on this Passover night you could spare a thought for a different pharaoh, one who ruled over Egypt in the middle of the 10th century B.C.E and may have played a very different role in the history of the ancient Israelites.
The outsize role that Shishak, aka Sheshonq I, had in the affairs of the budding Israelite kingdoms in Canaan is beginning to emerge thanks to new archaeological discoveries and biblical scholarship.
But let's start with this: What do we actually know, and what do we not know, about the early history of the ancient Hebrews?
Israel isn't actually laid waste
The origins of the Israelites and their kingdoms are shrouded in mystery partly because they date to the centuries that followed the collapse of multiple civilizations at the end of the Bronze Age. Few textual and archaeological remains survived from the chaos that engulfed most of the lands around the Mediterranean.
What we do know is that a group identified as "Israel" first appears in the historical record in the Merneptah Stele, which has been dated to around 1210 B.C.E., shortly before the Bronze Age collapse – around 3,230 years ago. This text describes the Israelites as a nomadic or semi-nomadic people living in Canaan and the pharaoh Merneptah boasts, somewhat prematurely, that "Israel is laid waste, its seed is no more."
Fast forward three and a half centuries, to the middle of the Iron Age, and Israel returns to the stage of history with a bang. The Kurkh Stele records how at the epochal battle of Qarqar in what is today northern Syria, in 853 B.C.E., the expansion of the Assyrian empire into the Levant was (temporarily) stymied by a regional alliance that included the biblical King Ahab, who is referred to as "Ahab the Israelite."
But what happened in the intervening centuries? How did a band of nomads hounded by Merneptah's troops at the end of the Bronze Age, emerge into the Iron Age as a powerful kingdom capable of fielding hundreds of chariots and checking the might of Assyria?
Sheshonq's name carved into a block of stone, possibly part of a victory stele, found in Megiddo, northern Israel Meidad Suchowolski , Courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority
The Bible tells us that this process began when the 12 Israelite tribes united under the kings Saul, David and Solomon to form a great kingdom, centered in Jerusalem, sometime in the 11th 10th century B.C.E. The so-called United Monarchy fractured after Solomon's death, with the great king's son, Rehoboam, retaining control only over Judah and Jerusalem while the rebellious northern tribes broke away to form the Kingdom of Israel under a ruler named Jeroboam.
However, many scholars doubt that there was a United Monarchy to begin with.
There is little hard evidence of this great kingdom, which was likely an ideology-driven description of the Jerusalemite scribes who compiled this part of the Bible, probably in the late 7th century B.C.E., hundreds of years after the days of David and Solomon.
So if the biblical story on the United Monarchy and its breakup cannot be taken as history, how did the very real and historically-attested kingdoms of Israel and Judah form?
One compelling new theory suggests it may have to do with the involvement in the affairs of Canaan of a pharaoh named Sheshonq, or Shishak, depending who you ask.
Sheshonq's military campaign in the Levant in the mid-10th century B.C.E. is one of the earliest biblical accounts that can be partially corroborated through external sources. And the Egyptian campaign's significance for the history of the ancient Hebrews may be even greater than the Bible lets on, theorizes Tel Aviv University's Israel Finkelstein, one of Israel's top biblical archaeologists.
"There are almost no extra-biblical historical references for the Levant between the 12th century and the Assyrian involvement starting in the 9th century," Finkelstein tells Haaretz. "For the 10th century the only extra-biblical information that is relatively detailed is the evidence from the Sheshonq campaign."
Sheshonq's triumphal inscription at Karnak, showing the god Amun surrounded by the list of cities captured by the pharaoh during his campaign Olaf Tausch
MEGA (Make Egypt Great Again)
The Bible says that in the fifth year of Rehoboam's reign (around 925 B.C.E.), a pharaoh named Shishak attacked Jerusalem. He looted the city and "took away the treasures of the house of the Lord and the treasures of the king's house; he took away everything." (1 Kings 14:25-26)
Archaeologists have known for a couple of centuries that there is at least some historical truth behind the biblical story, because Sheshonq recorded the exploits of his campaign in Canaan on the walls of the temple of Amun in Karnak in Upper Egypt.
Back in 1926, archaeologists also uncovered Sheshonq's cartouche carved into a stone block at Megiddo, in today's northern Israel, proving again that the pharaoh had been active in the region.
Finkelstein, as well as other scholars, suspects that the biblical authors used the memory of Sheshonq's raid to construct a parable about Solomon's and Rehoboam's sins, and the subsequent punishment meted out by God through the pharaoh. "The looting of the temple is a trope that returns several times in the biblical text as a form of punishment," Finkelstein points out.
Map showing the main locations in Canaan mentioned in Sheshonq's list at Karnak: Where is Jerusalem? Courtesy of Israel Finkelstein
Tell Megiddo Moshe Gilad
However, while the Bible would arguably highlight the fate of Jerusalem, the archaeological record shows that Sheshonq's campaign was much more significant than a mere predatory raid to loot the capital of Judah. Also, we can't actually be sure that Sheshonq was in Jerusalem at all.
The inscriptions at the Karnak temple list dozens of towns that Sheshonq conquered in Canaan – but Jerusalem and other important locations in Judah are not among them.
This may simply be because some of the names on the list have been lost, or it may signal that Jerusalem and its surroundings were of no interest to the conquering pharaoh.
In any case, the text in Karnak – and the cartouche found at Megiddo – show that the campaign was not a pinpoint raid but a much broader effort to restore Egypt's hegemony over Canaan and other territories that had been ruled by the pharaohs during the New Kingdom period, from the 15th century B.C.E. to the 12th century B.C.E.
"Empires do not raid. Egypt does not raid," Finkelstein says. "For Sheshonq this was about restoring the great empire of Egypt in Canaan."
Sheshonq and his successors in the 22nd dynasty unified Egypt after a long period of division and infighting that accompanied the end of the Bronze Age.
Back home, Sheshonq engaged in a massive building program the likes of which had not been seen since the time of Ramses II, explains Shirly Ben-Dor Evian, curator of Egyptian archaeology at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.
Abroad, he attempted to restore Egyptian supremacy, not necessarily just through military might, but also through political alliances and trade relations. His influence reached deep into the Levant, as evidenced by the fact that statues of Sheshonq and his successors have been found as far as Byblos, in today's Lebanon, Ben-Dor Evian notes.
In the past, archaeologists have interpreted destruction layers found at sites across Israel as linked to Sheshonq's raid. But more accurate dating using carbon-14 has shown those devastations mostly date to periods preceding or following the campaign and cannot be conclusively connected to it. This also makes sense given the modus operandi of the ancient Egyptians, who were more interested in establishing economic supremacy than descending Atilla-like on their enemies.
"They didn't destroy anything if they could avoid it," Ben-Dor Evian says. "They looked for control, for buffer zones and to enjoy things from Canaan that they couldn't get at home, like olive oil and wine."
For example, we know from the Karnak list that during his campaign Sheshonq penetrated deep into the Be'er Sheva valley and possibly the Negev Highlands, in today's southern Israel. In the decades that follow his campaign, archaeologists see a flowering of settlements and prosperity in the region. This is likely because Sheshonq successfully diverted the copper trade from the mines in the Arava valley away from its northerly direction toward Syria and Mesopotamia and back west toward Gaza and Egypt, Ben-Dor Evian says.
King Jeroboam, aka pharaoh's brother-in-law
It is against this background of statecraft that we have to understand Sheshonq's involvement in the affairs of early Israel.
In antiquity, it was common practice for builders of empires, including the pharaohs, to conquer a territory and replace its ruling dynasty with a local leader who would act as a vassal king.
It is only a theory, but Finkelstein says there are several clues that suggest the birth of the northern Kingdom of Israel may be the result of political arrangements put in place by Sheshonq in the aftermath of his campaign.
The first clue is in the Bible itself, where Sheshonq/Shishak is strongly linked with the founder of the northern kingdom, Jeroboam.
Jeroboam is described as an official who led a failed rebellion against Solomon and found refuge at Shishak's court to escape the Israelite king's wrath (1 Kings 11). Jeroboam then returned to Canaan upon hearing of Solomon's death and led the people against Rehoboam, successfully breaking away and forming the northern kingdom (1 Kings 12).
In the Septuagint, the earliest Greek translation of the Bible, there are additional verses about Jeroboam's stay in Egypt that were not included in the traditional Hebrew text. In this version, Jeroboam's connection to Shishak/Sheshonq is even stronger: he marries the pharaoh's sister-in-law, who bears him a son.
While Solomon's role in the story is likely the result of a later redaction of the biblical text, the connection between Sheshonq and Jeroboam may be a historical memory of the actual relationship between the pharaoh and the founder of the Kingdom of Israel, Finkelstein posits.
"Chronologically it works well," he says. "Theoretically, Sheshonq could have been the one who installed Jeroboam as his vassal."
The Saulide entity
There is no direct proof that this occurred, but there is some archaeological evidence that points in this direction. Finkelstein summarized this argument in an article titled "First Israel, Core Israel, United (Northern) Israel" published last month in the journal Near Eastern Archaeology.
Some 3,100 years ago, the core of Israelite territory – from the highlands north of Jerusalem to the Jezreel valley – doesn't have the hallmarks of having been a powerful United Monarchy, as the Bible claims. To archaeologists, it appears instead that the region was divided into a patchwork of proto-Israelite city-states vying for hegemony.
Prof. Israel Finkelstein \ Yaron Kaminsky
The earliest of these entities, centered around Shechem (today's Nablus) and nearby Shiloh was later replaced by a polity based in Gibeon, near today's Ramallah.
Finklestein calls this formation the "Saulide entity" because many of the earliest stories about King Saul take place in the Gibeon area, suggesting the Bible may preserve a germ of historical memory from this period.
The Kurkh Monolith, which mentions King Ahab the Israelite David Castor
Whether or not someone called Saul led them, the Israelites from Gibeon built the earliest fortified sites in the area, and may have slowly begun expanding their territory in multiple directions. Signs of destructions in the highlands and the Jezreel valley, previously attributed by some to Sheshonq's raid, have been shown by carbon-14 dating to be from an earlier period: Shiloh and probably also Shechem fell at the end of the 11th century B.C.E., while Megiddo and other sites in the valley were devasted in the mid 10th century B.C.E., close but not close enough to be attributed to Sheshonq.
The proto-Israelites annoy Egypt
While we cannot be sure who was responsible for these destructions, the prolonged period over which they happened fits more the pattern of the progressive expansion northward of the Gibeon formation than that of a single campaign by the Egyptians, Finkelstein says.
In fact, an attempt by the Saulide entity to expand toward the Jezreel valley and the coast would likely have been the immediate trigger for Sheshonq's intervention.
"As long as people are killing each other in the highlands, the pharaoh doesn't care," Finkelstein says. "But when they start to expand toward the coast and the Jezreel valley, the breadbasket of Canaan and a key trade route, then Egypt faces a problem."
This theory also helps explain something unusual in the Karnak text. Pharaohs campaigning in Canaan usually stuck to the coast and the valley to protect their strategic interests, and avoided taking their armies into the highlands, where supplies were scarcer and they would be more vulnerable to attack.
But, according to his inscription at Karnak, Sheshonq went deep into the highlands, conquering Gibeon and then marching on eastward across the river Jordan.
"Pharaohs didn't enter the highlands unless there was a good reason, so this means that in the Gibeon area there was a threat to Egyptian interests," Finkelstein says.
And in fact, archaeologically, the Gibeon entity declined after the time of Sheshonq. It was supplanted by the Kingdom of Israel, which ruled from Shechem and later Samaria.
To summarize Finkelstein's theory, the birth of the Kingdom of Israel may have happened like this: Sheshonq came to Canaan, saw the uppity inhabitants of the highlands as a threat, so he conquered them and installed a vassal ruler over them.
While there is no firm proof, "it is absolutely possible" that the pharaoh was instrumental in establishing this kingdom and its first rulers, says Ben-Dor Evian, the Egyptologist from the Israel Museum.
As for Israel's southern neighbor, Judah, it is harder to even theorize about a possible role of Sheshonq in the affairs of that kingdom, given that we have no firm extra-biblical evidence of his presence there. However, the Judahite material culture of this period does show signs of Egyptian influences, Ben-Dor Evian notes. Archaeologists have uncovered locally-made seals with crude hieroglyphs, some them even spelling out the name Sheshonq.
In the late 8th century B.C.E., more than 200 years after the pharaoh's campaign, the seal of the Judahite King Hezekiah still displayed the ankh – the Egyptian symbol of life – in its iconography.
Of course, whatever role Sheshonq may have played in the rise of the Israelite kingdoms, his intention was likely to keep them under Egypt's sphere of influence. But this was not to be. By the first half of the 9th century B.C.E, Egypt's imperial ambitions began to fade as internal divisions took hold of the country once again, while a strong Israelite dynasty – led by King Omri and then Ahab – transformed the northern kingdom into an independent regional power.
It is perhaps no coincidence that in this period, Israel and Judah begin to appear as important players in near eastern chronicles such as the Kurkh stele. Having emerged from the long shadow of Egypt, the Israelites were finally free to make their own mark on history.
Ariel David


It's the bottom of the eighth inning and the Mariners are tied 4-4 with the Oakland Athletics. This time around, your favorite MLB team in navy blue and northwest green is out of their PNW element, playing in the second game of the 2019 Opening Series in the Tokyo Dome. Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki tips his cap to the stands as he is pulled from the game at right field.
The packed crowd responded with a standing ovation as he was greeted on the field with hugs from his teammates during a three-minute walk that signaled to all that his great career had ended. The 45-year-old Seattle sports legend officially announced his retirement after the game, putting a lid on an epic MLB career that began in 2001, and professional baseball career that started in Japan in 1992.
The Seahawks also posted a few pieces of content across various social platforms recognizing Ichiro's retirement.
Ichiro ended his 19-year career in Major League Baseball with 3,089 hits in the books after having 1,278 during his baseball career in Japan. He played with the Seattle Mariners from 2001 to 2012, went off to play for the New York Yankees and the Miami Marlins for a few years, and then returned back to Seattle to have a second stint with the M's in 2018 and 2019. Coming from a Seattle sports fan and the Seattle Seahawks, thank you, Ichiro.
Today's 'Social Post of the Day' comes from Seahawks offensive tackle Jamarco Jones, as he gives a shout out to Murray State during their game in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament.
Murray State out here hooping!
Bob Condotta at The Seattle Times ranks which positions the Seahawks need to fill following the first wave of free agency.
Ben Arthur from Seattle PI shares his thoughts via podcast on the Seahawks activity in free agency thus far.
Re-live the Seahawks' Week 3 comeback win over the St. Louis Rams in 2003 on the Seahawks channel using TuneIn. Every week throughout the offseason we will be streaming a throwback broadcast on the app. Next week's show will be the Seahawks' win over the San Francisco 49ers in the 2013 NFC Championship. Download TuneIn here.


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REVIEW: Andrea's Bedroom
GBP 9.99	/ USD 9.99
WARNING: this review may contain content unsuitable for children.
There's time for yet another LEGO Friends review, and this time we're paying a visit to the coldest place in Heartlake City… Unfortunately for me, that joke sounded a lot better in my head.
In any case, if I've counted correctly, this marks Andrea's fifth unique appearance in the Friends universe.
The front of the box shows Andrea doing something we probably wouldn't expect her to do: checking her emails whilst standing. It's probably easier to showcase the minidoll in the set that way.
A sight we haven't seen in quite a while is Andrea gracing the back of the box, along with the set's play features. Look closely at the drawn cast on the bottom left, and you'll see the girls trying to keep up appearances while the rift between Andrea and Stephanie widens.
Today's scale reference is a vase with flowers, consisting a transparent minifigure head and plant parts.
Let's tear open this box…
This looks like a familiar configuration: two bags, the instructions and yet another DSS. There's something rather comforting about the colour selection, however…
Parts to look forward to in this set are the Bright Light Orange 1×4 plates and 1×2 "cheese" slopes, the Magenta 1×6 plates and tiles, and particularly the Medium Lavender parts. I'm not 100% certain (I haven't bothered to check this time) but this is probably the first time 2×4 bricks in Medium Lavender have been found in a set: usually you'd have to steal see them as part of the LEGO store's in-store Friends display, along with elements in the other Friends colours.
Also interesting in this set are the 4×8 plates in Tan, and let's not overlook the new moulded 2×2 round plate in White. These are becoming more commonplace than expected, which can only be a good thing.
Another interesting part included in this set is the Pearl Gold "fez" part, which is a rather uncommon part to begin with. All the other parts are ones you've seen before, but the Transparent Pink jewel – for me at least – is something new.
You've probably also noticed that a set of hair accessories in Medium Azure have been included.
Without further ado, we welcome Andrea back to the show. Andrea is sporting a Bright Light Orange skirt – which I'm very sure is a first for any of the Friends characters – and a brand new torso design with some basic jewellery. Just the colour combination alone makes this minidoll essential for your collection, I think.
A small table
The first thing to build in this set is this incredibly basic side piece, which makes use of the 2×4 plates in Medium Lavender. The vase (as shown on the side of the box) is very easily constructed.
Sofa-bed
The beginnings of the sofa-bed makes use of most of the Medium Lavender parts, and the Light Stone Grey hinge part is set in place.
The structure is then given a colour garnish, using the cheese slopes for the supports and a Magenta tile for the slippery seat. (You know a brickfilm is legendary when you think about it every time you build a set.)
What appears to be an assortment of expensive perfumes is then added on top of the structure. They really do look expensive: better not knock them over, eh?
The last thing to do is add the remaining piece of the sofa, which attaches to the hinge. It was only at this point that I realised it was a sofa-bed: why Andrea has one in her bedroom, as opposed to a dedicated bed, is… best not answered in one of my reviews.
The two Magenta plates come into play for building the base of the dressing table, as well as the Medium Lavender cupboards. It would have been nice to have Lavender doors for these cupboards, but White has already been produced. We can always paint them, I guess.
Jumper plates acting as placeholders for items are placed on the table, as well as a small build representing the mirror. Instead of a full-sized mirror, we're unusually given a round reflective sticker to place on the panel.
The very last thing to do is add a seat and the hair utensils. All of the hair accessories can be stored conveniently in the cupboards.
The Completed Set
You have complete freedom to arrange Andrea's bedroom however you like. In this configuration it looks rather cosy, but it looks a lot more like backstage than a bedroom. What do you think?
As we'd expect, all the usual suspects have spares. That flower plate will fit very nicely into my collection, thank you.
Fun with the set
Andrea: "# Like a rainbow fading in the twinkling of an eye, my career… #"
Andrea: *sigh* "I was, like, so close to getting signed… I did, like, everything! And they still, like, gave it her! Why does she get all the attention?"
Andrea: "Now I'll never, like, be a famous singer. My life is so over…"
Andrea: "…but wait, there's still Matthew. Oh Matthew, why won't you, like, notice me?"
Matthew: "Hola Andrea, your swimsuit gallery look very pretty. I sorry I cannot join you, my mother say I have to go to school. But Stephanie help me with lesson, she really nice. She take me to see movie, and…"
Andrea: "NOOOO!"
I've got mixed feelings about this set, but thankfully not too mixed. The main points to celebrate are the presence of Andrea once again in a lower priced set, as well as the inclusion of some very interesting (and possibly exclusive) parts in Friends colours. The Bright Light Orange elements are definitely keepers, while it's great to see the number of parts in Magenta and Medium Lavender slowly increasing.
The set itself is a different take on a bedroom scene, particularly as it makes use of a sofa-bed instead of a traditional bed. At the very least, it introduces the technique of using hinge plates to create an angled surface, even if it isn't my first choice for a girl's bedroom. That said, one could easily mix things up and have the set serve as a dressing room or lounge instead. Perhaps that was intended as Andrea is pursuing a singing career?
My only complaint with the contents is with the yet another bag of hair accessories, but in my case I would have a whole bunch of them with the number of sets I've reviewed. Just as I used to buy certain sets for particular parts and figures, both before and after my "dark age", someone will want to buy this set (and others like it) for the accessories.
Design: 7 out of 10
Magenta and the different purples seem to be Andrea's favourite colours, as they often appear vividly in her sets. Bright Light Orange - although I appreciate its presence - wasn't necessary.
Build: 7 out of 10
The build should give people more knowledge of how to use certain parts, particularly when it comes to building the sofa-bed. Other than that, it was very straightforward.
Parts: 7 out of 10
I very much like Andrea with her unique outfit and the Friends-coloured parts, although buying multiple sets for the parts is a bit much.
Playability: 7 out of 10
Andrea will be slip-slip-slipping on that seat and sofa-bed, but the target audience will no doubt enjoy playing with this set. There are things other than pampering she can do in this scenario, such as using her laptop.
Price: 6 out of 10
The set feels small for the price and the parts selection, but a 20%+ discount should alleviate any reservations.
Based on the above, I'm giving this set 6.8/10. If you want it you can get it! Just ask EvilMode.
EvilMode: "Yoink!"


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The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today approved more than $1 billion to fund 379 projects as part of the Authority's fiscal year 2010 – 2014 comprehensive financial plan of capital improvements.
The five year plan, amended annually, is expected to sustain the equivalent of 1,244 full time construction jobs. It will also fund such major initiatives as Boston Logan airfield improvements, including an expanded, decked safety area for runway 33L; repair and renovation of the Terminal B Parking Garage; centralization of the security checkpoint at Terminal C; construction of the Consolidated Rental Car Facility project; security enhancements throughout all of the Authority's facilities; a major upgrade to the Conley Container Terminal in South Boston; and improvements to the Cruiseport Boston passenger terminal.
The capital program totals $737 million in Massport generated funds and FAA stimulus grants. Another $271 million from Customer Facility Charges will be used to partially finance the Consolidated Rental Car Facility. Another $46 million in private funds and special facility bond projects are also included in the capital program.
"I'm happy to be moving forward with our rolling five-year capital program that meets the transportation needs of businesses and the traveling public while also creating construction jobs that will lift our economy out of this difficult recession," said Massport Executive Director and CEO Thomas J. Kinton, Jr.
The capital plan reflects Massport's current financial constraints while at the same time addressing the Authority's primary goals of safety, security, maintenance, sustainability, economic development, and customer service. Since fiscal year 2007, nearly 900 construction jobs have been created as a result of Massport-related development and maintenance activities. And in FY09 and FY10 Logan Airport had four new airlines start service bringing needed jobs to the region.
Massport's capital plan also includes investments that promote sustainability and a cleaner environment. The Terminal B Garage project includes the installation of photovoltaic solar panels on the garage roof and the replacement of existing lighting with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights in the garage, roadway and walkway. The Consolidated Rental Car Facility will be designed to meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification standards by the Green Building Council. Improvements to the Civil Air Terminal building at L.G. Hanscom Field will also include a 57,000 kilowatt hour per year solar array.
In its capital projects, Massport actively evaluates renewable energy options in conformance with Governor Deval Patrick's "Lead by Example" executive order that directs state agencies to purchase 15% of the energy they use from renewable resources, while also setting aggressive goals for greenhouse gas reduction.
Boston Logan, 15 minutes from Routes 128/90 and five minutes from downtown Boston, serves as the gateway to the New England region and offers nonstop service to 70 domestic and 31 international destinations and in 2009 handled 25.5 million passengers. Boston Logan is the Air Line Pilot Association's Airport of the Year for 2008 because of its commitment to safety. Over the past decade, the airport spent $4.5 billion on a modernization program that includes new terminals, parking facilities, roadways and airport concessions, and has been transformed into a world-class 21st Century facility. You can find us on facebook at facebook.com/bostonlogan and follow us on twitter at twitter.com/bostonlogan.


The crunch of metal, the squeal of brakes – a car accident can be over in less than a second, but it can cause lingering effects and damages to your health and livelihood. While not every accident victim will end up pursuing legal damages or filing a claim with an insurance company, there are some things you should never say at the site of an accident. These costly mistakes can wreak havoc on your insurance claim and in some cases, significantly reduce the damages or settlement received after an injury. Make sure all emergencies are treated and that the authorities are notified; one the emergencies are taken care of, start protecting yourself, your health and your claim.
The accident happened to you, you didn't cause it. You never know what mitigating circumstances may have led to the incident – but if you accept any blame at the scene, your words will haunt you, and may damage your case. While apologizing may seem to be the polite thing to do, choose your words carefully.
Even if you feel fine, some injuries are not immediately apparent, and can worsen over time if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Never tell an insurance agent or other driver that you are fine; doing so can damage our case and your health. If you have been in an accident and feel badly the next day, promptly see your doctor and make sure your injuries are documented.
Offer the respondents at the scene only the information that is required by law. Don't blurt out any additional facts about your health, medical condition or state of mind; these could be used against you in your case. An insurance company could claim your injuries already existed and attempt to deny your claim.
The faster your claim is settled, the less the insurance company will have to pay. You may be offered a fast settlement to close your claim before all of you damages have revealed themselves. Be very wary of early settlement offers and always consult an attorney before accepting.
Unless you are a professional mechanic and body shop owner with years of experience, you don't know how much it will cost to repair your car. Even if you have medical expertise there is no way to tell what your damages and healthcare costs will be. Guessing and estimating on your own can be a costly mistake – let the experts figure out your damages instead.