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Previously Illegal Candy to be Sold on Black Friday
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A chocolate treat for kids that is known around the world but has not been available in the U.S. will hit Wal-Mart shelves on Black Friday.
Kinder Eggs have been available in 170 countries, but banned here due to the 1938 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act which gave authority to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics.
Why would this law pertain to this treat?
Inside the chocolate covered egg is a small toy that can and has led to choking issues with children. The parent company that makes the product, Ferrero, has finally come up with a version that is compliant with our laws and are, most importantly, safer for the kids. Why don't other countries have the same laws? Good question. This egg is extremely popular around the world and sold across 87% of the globe before they changed their ways and made it legal in the U.S.
The new U.S. version will have chocolate, cream, and two wafers on one side while the other side will have a sealed plastic toy. They will be sold exclusively at Wal-Mart for 30 days starting on Black Friday and will sell for about $1.34 each.
Here's what the banned Kinder Eggs look like.
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Marin makes history with third badminton world title
AFP , Sunday 5 Aug 2018
Badminton - Badminton World Championships - Glasgow, Britain - August 23, 2017 Spain's Carolina Marin in action during her match against Hong Kong's Yip Pui Yin REUTERS
Carolina Marin claimed a slice of history as the Spaniard became the first woman to win three badminton world titles with an emphatic victory over P.V. Sindhu of India on Sunday.
The aggressive Marin is now the reigning world and Olympic champion thanks to an imperious 21-19, 21-10 win in Nanjing.
The all-action 25-year-old adds the 2018 crown to her titles in 2014 and 2015, and the Olympic gold she won from the unlucky Sindhu at Rio 2016.
It was more disappointment for Sindhu, who has suffered a string of near-misses in recent times.
There was nothing between the pair coming into the final in Nanjing -- in their 12 previous encounters they had won six each.
And so it was in the first game too, as the rivals went toe-to-toe, the more attacking Marin, the seventh seed, bellowing after each winning point.
Third seed Sindhu, 23, well known for her never-say-die spirit, initially edged ahead before Marin dragged her back to 16-16.
It was too close to call and the chair umpire had a job on his hands as the two foes repeatedly tried to throw one another off on Marin's serve -- the Spaniard wanting to get on with the game quickly but Sindhu refusing to let her in an attempt to kill the momentum.
Sindhu hit into the net to allow Marin to capture the first game in 27 minutes and she took that momentum into the second to make history.
As well as disappointment at Rio 2016, Sindhu was beaten in last year's World Championships final by Japan's Nozomi Okuhara and had to settle for silver at this year's Commonwealth Games too.
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Kerry Coombs remains Ohio State football's defensive coordinator, but other changes are coming
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021, 5:12 p.m. | Published: Sep. 14, 2021, 1:48 p.m.
Defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs stands with players as they sing "Carmen Ohio" to fans after last Saturday's loss to Oregon.Getty Images
By Nathan Baird, cleveland.com
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ryan Day said changes are coming to Ohio State football's defense, but no dramatic decisions have been made after Saturday's 35-28 loss to Oregon.
Day confirmed that Kerry Coombs remains defensive coordinator. He was less committal when asked if Coombs would call the defense for Saturday's game against Tulsa.
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The Tam De Villiers 4tet return with their third album, Panacea, featuring ten new tracks, nine of which were composed by the France based guitarist and composer De Villiers, with the tenth being composed by special guest Gabor Winand who is also featured on nvocals on four tracks.
Tam De Villiers is an educated and cultured man. My research revealed that he studied at Leeds College of Music and he's lived in Paris for several years and perhaps that's why I struggled to connect on any real level with this record. I am not a man of culture and wisdom, I've never had a passport and the closest I've gotten to France is eating croissants from the local Asda. It's safe to say I am not the target audience for this album and for the most part it doesn't hit the mark for me. I don't feel I can criticise the quality of the record because what I know about composing music wouldn't fill the back of a postage stamp and I'm sure to many this album has a lot to offer. If there was such thing as a jazzmonaut I'd be the musical equivalent of Mike Collins stuck watching the jazzy Armstrong and Aldrin bouncing on the moon of enjoyment whilst I sit back and wonder what all the fuss is about. Houston we have a problem.
There is a very obvious thorn in the paw of Panacea and rather than pull it out the quartet leave it in and allow the lion of mediocrity to keep on roaring in complaint, and maybe that's why Gabor Winand's unique vocals really grate my cheese. His first two tracks left me angry and confused. I felt like he was reaching out of my speakers and flicking my ears in mockery. I'm sure you're familiar with the story of the three blind men asked to touch an elephant and describe what they feel. Each one comes up with something completely different to the other two which very much reminds me of the union of vocalist and composer on these first two tracks. Like asking Michelangelo and Banksy to paint your porch the results may be interesting but is it art?
For me this album was a miss step on my continuing journey to appreciate the nuance and essence of jazz. I can appreciate the accomplished musical skills on display here. Tam De Villiers is clearly the star here and his strong guitar work is rousing and inspirational to anyone who ever picked up an instrument. The music is complex and nuanced and I imagined this will appeal to the connoisseur out there who knows good jazz when it floods their aural cavities. However it left me feeling like the obnoxious tourist who is offered filet mignon in the finest restaurant in Paris but demands a burger and chips instead. This album left me conflicted. There are tracks I like, even one featuring the unique vocals of Winand but a lot of the album left me feeling cold. There is almost a fifty split between enjoyment and disappointment. I'm a glass half full kind of guy but sometimes that half glass is filled with despair. For me, personally, this album is a bit of a misfire with mismatched vocals and music. Taste is subjective though and I recommend making your own mind up with this release. I can guarantee one thing you'll certainly have a strong reaction to it.


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Princess Margaret, Killer of Rabbits
"My boy's first word was 'chandelier,'" Margaret said, brushing out her velveteen brown hair and speaking to the maid standing behind her via her reflection in the mirror.
"Ma'am?"
"It pleases me to think that, for most other people, the first word their child says is usually something along the lines of "mummy" or "daddy," or "bobba," but for my David, his first word was "chandelier." Don't you find that interesting, Judy? You have children, don't you? I've never thought to ask before."
"I do Ma'am. Three of 'em. And they eat me out of house and home. But I love 'em regardless."
"And Judy, tell me, is your eldest a boy?"
"No, Ma'am. I wasn't blessed with any males. Three girls. My eldest is called Mary, after my mother. If memory serves, her first word was 'no.'"
At that Margaret lost herself in laughter, putting down her ivory hairbrush and removing a cigarette from the silver case next to her.
"That's very funny, Judy … But I didn't ask."
"Apologies, Ma'am. My tongue gets away from me sometimes and well, you're very easy to talk to."
"No, no, Judy," Margaret says, turning to her maid to address her head on for the first time that evening. "I would hate to ever give you that impression. You should never, ever think that anything about me is … easy." At that Margaret approached the woman, put a hand to the back of her neck, and pulled her close to her own face. "Do I look easy to you, Judy?" Receiving no response from the now terrified maid, Margaret took the flesh of the woman's right cheek between her fingers, pinching it until the blood came to the surface, giving her half a rose glow to sharply contrast the napkin like pallor of the rest of her moon-like face.
"You can leave. Now. Judy," said Margaret, as though she were a waiter who had just asked if she'd like more butter, and not the woman who had helped raise her.
Now alone in the room, a rare thing to happen in Windsor, Margaret went about putting the finishing touches on her outfit for the evening. At 10pm, the rest of the house was either in bed, or getting ready for it, but not her. She was going out. Her husband, Tony, was nowhere to be found, on another one of his "trips," and the children were, she assumed, tucked safely in their respective beds, like little birds in little flannel nests. She sat back down at her dressing table, carefully applying her lipstick, watching her own eyes carefully in the mirror.
"Easy. Easy. A go-er. Easy," she mouthed to her reflection, like a spell.
Walking to her armoire she pushed through coat upon coat, looking for the perfect one. Silk. Satin. Linen. Sheepskin. Rabbit. She loved her white rabbit coat, a gift from her husband, but it was a bit too short for the season. Even though it was April, and spring had technically arrived, there was still snow on the ground. Looking out the window she thought of last Christmas, and how Tony had told her the story of how the coat had been custom made, just for her. Sitting together on the floor, under the 12-foot glimmering tree wedged in-between their adjoining rooms, he had told her that he personally shot and killed every rabbit that went into the coat, but wasn't able to get enough of them to make it more than waist length. He chuckled telling her that as he laid on his stomach in the snow during the hunting process he'd count off sections of the coat based on each splatter of rabbit blood to steam the snow.
"Splatter. Collar. Splatter. Left shoulder. Splatter. Right shoulder. Splatter. Mid-section," he'd recounted, trying to shock her.
Buttoning the very coat in question, and then situating a matching hat on top of her shining hair, she recalled what she'd told her husband at the end of his story that night.
"Tony. This coat is beautiful. But next time I want the snow to steam for weeks."
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Pregnancy rate continues to rise among women aged 40 and over
Abortion rates have also risen among all age groups except the under-16s, figures show.
Conception rates among women aged 40 and over are increasing, figures show (PA)
April 15 2019 11:12 AM
The pregnancy rate among women aged 40 and over continues to rise, according to new figures.
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/pregnancy-rate-continues-to-rise-among-women-aged-40-and-over-38016173.html
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/2ca85/38016170.ece/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_b5bb3a4e-2b37-4326-bb2d-3f748c1772ea_1
Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that while conceptions on the whole are falling, older women are bucking this trend.
In 2017, there were 847,204 conceptions to women of all ages, a decrease of 1.8% on the previous year and the biggest drop since 2012.
But conceptions were up among those aged 40 and over, with 28,793 in this age group, up from 28,759 the year before.
The conception rate among women aged 40 and over has been climbing year on year since 1990.
The conception rate per 1,000 women aged 40 and over was 15.8 in 2017, up on the 15.4 the year before and the 15.1 in 2015.
This means that between 2016 and 2017, conception rates increased by 2.6% for women aged 40 and over.
And for the second year running, this was the only age group to see an increase.
Meanwhile, conception rates among all younger age groups fell compared to previous years.
The under-18 conception rate in 2017 has now decreased for the 10th year running, to 17.9 per 1,000 women aged 15 to 17.
However, figures on abortions showed a rise among all age groups apart from the under-16s.
In 2017, 22.7% of conceptions in women of all ages led to abortion, up on the 21.8% the year before and the 21% a decade ago.
Among women aged 40 and over, 28.7% of pregnancies led to abortion, and among those aged 35 to 39 it was 18.1%.
Among those aged 30 to 34, 15% of pregnancies ended in abortion while the figure was a fifth for women aged 25 to 29.
Older women are spending more years of their lives managing their fertility and have been particularly affected by a fragmented women's health commissioning system Dr Asha Kasliwal
In 2017, the majority (58.7%) of all conceptions in England and Wales were outside marriage or civil partnership.
This is up on the 57.8% in 2016 and 51.2% in 1998.
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The ONS said women are putting off having children until they are older due to a variety of reasons including increased access to higher education and more women working.
The "increased importance of a career" is also a factor, as is delaying due to uncertain labour market conditions and housing, the ONS said.
Dr Asha Kasliwal, president of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH), said: "Rates of conceptions leading to legal abortions to women over 25 have been climbing continuously during the last decade, which might be indicative of an unmet need for contraception.
"What underpins this issue is the need for comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare services that cater to the changing needs of women across the life course and are available throughout the country.
"Older women are spending more years of their lives managing their fertility and have been particularly affected by a fragmented women's health commissioning system."
Jess Phillips backs Lisa Nandy in Labour leadership race
By Gavin Cordon, PA Whitehall Editor Lisa Nandy's bid to win the Labour leadership race has received a fresh boost after former contender Jess Phillips said she was now backing her to succeed Jeremy Corbyn.
By Luke Powell, PA A solicitor has been ordered to pay £500 in compensation to a fashion designer he punched during an argument over a front row seat at an opera.
Charles to meet climate change activist Greta Thunberg at Davos
By Laura Elston, Tony Jones and Aine Fox, PA The Prince of Wales is to meet teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg for the first time, Clarence House has announced.
Salmond appears in court on attempted rape and sexual assault charges
By Laura Paterson, PA Scotland Former first minister Alex Salmond has appeared in court accused of offences against 10 women, including attempted rape and a series of sexual assaults.


You might not know this, but there are a number of different types of floods. It is important to learn the risks of each type of flood in order to properly prepare. Here are the five different kinds of floods that can affect you.
If you live near a river, there is a chance that it will exceed its capacity. River, also known as fluvial flooding, is caused by an overabundance of rain, heavy snow, or ice jams. Flash floods can also cause river floods, which are highly destructive and dangerous due to the force of the water's flow. Overbank flooding can occur in all streams and rivers and the overflow can affect smaller rivers downstream.
Coastal floods happen in coastal areas and are caused by higher than average tides, and worsened by heavy rains and winds. In coastal areas with lower elevation, coastal flooding has been known to occur multiple times a year.
Flash floods occur when there has been excessive rainfall in a short period of time. They are typically characterized by torrents of heavy rain and can happen in a flash. They can happen in minutes or over a few hours of heavy rainfall. Flash floods usually occur in six hours or less.
Storm surges are another type of coastal flooding that is caused by strong storms such as tropical storms or hurricanes. Storm surges are characterized by strong winds, heavy downpours, and low atmospheric pressure that can cause tides to swell by 30 feet or more, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association.
While coastal flooding happens along the coast, inland flooding happens, yes, you guessed it–inland. Inland flood risks can occur over several days of heavy rain, which causes the soil to become oversaturated and it can't hold any more water. Rivers can also flood through inland flooding, putting life and property at risk.
Climate change models show that severe weather will continue, putting millions at risk of experiencing a flood. Understanding the different types of floods and learning which ones can affect you is the first step in preparing. Make sure to discuss with your family what to do in a flooding event, and also consider flood insurance. Another great way to protect your business is to invest in a WIPP®, or Water Inflated Property Protector. A WIPP creates the ultimate flood barrier and prevents evasive water from damaging your property.
To learn more about the different types of floods and how to prepare for them, Contact Us.
In many cities across the United States, flood risk is real and it is important for communities and businesses to come up with a viable disaster risk reduction plan. With these top tips for ensuring flood resilience, the impact of floods will be less, causing minimal damage, if any.
Community planning and communication is key to a productive flood resilience plan. The community needs to make sure there is a comprehensive flood plan in place, along with hazard elements. This plan should cover flood and erosion-prone areas, and be approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Investing in infrastructure can be extremely useful in ensuring flood resilience Investments can help with dispersing flood waters, and also in preventing secondary events, such as dams bursting or levee failures. Infrastructure improvements need to be worked into the community budget for bridges, culvert, and levee repairs.
An effective early warning system should be a top priority in ensuring flood resilience. Warning systems should be people-centered and clearly understood. These warnings help keep people safe and, early action can be a major element of disaster risk reduction.
Being prepared for a flooding disaster and its aftermath can also help limit the damage. Funding and support efforts to rebuild are essential to post-event challenges. A comprehensive plan to discourage building in flooded areas should be avoided, or the elevation should be properly built up.
There are, with today's technological advancements, more opportunities to predict where flooding disasters will occur. This allows industrial and commercial areas to prepare with flood protection tools, like the WIPP® (Water Inflated Property Protector), which help maximize protection during flooding events. The WIPP is the ultimate flood barrier to guard areas and properties from the devastation floods produce.
Floods affect more people than any other natural disaster, causing social and economic loss. On average, 250 million people globally are affected by floods each year. By following the above advice, you can help prevent and avoid tragedy.
To learn more about how you and your community can ensure flood resilience in your area, Contact Us.
Whether you are starting a new business or already a small business owner, it is never too late to protect your business by creating a disaster plan. Below are some easy steps you need to do in order to protect your business when disaster strikes.
Consider which disasters might affect your business to evaluate your preparedness level. The American Red Cross offers free risk assessment tools to check the level of risk in your area, as well as tips to help improve your level of preparedness. Make sure to ask yourself if you are up to date and have spoken to your insurance agent recently? Is there emergency equipment available? Are any of your employees trained in medical care or emergencies?
One of the most critical issues for small businesses during natural disasters is whether their data is backed up. It can be disastrous if your intellectual property is lost. If you are using cloud-based services, you are a step ahead, because your data can be accessed from anywhere. Those without cloud-based data storage need to make sure to have backups of all data, including contracts, business licenses, and other corporate data in a safe place.
Make sure you can continue operating during or after the disaster. Review all business operations to assess which aspects are more critical for operation and business survival. Keep a list of all suppliers and customers and it can be a good idea to contact them after the emergency. It is also wise to have a secondary location available for temporary work so the business can continue to run.
Protecting your property should be a top priority when you own a business. Floods, tornadoes, wind storms and other natural disasters can wreak havoc on your business. Be prepared with tools like a Water Inflated Property Protector (WIPP). A WIPP will drastically reduce the amount of water that enters your building or property, keeping things safe and dry.
Always make sure to stay in communication with your insurance agent. Talk with them about your coverage and inquire about disaster insurance. Not all plans have disaster situations covered, and it is also good to consider business interruption insurance, as well. Business interruption insurance pays you lost income when your building or property is damaged due to natural disasters.
Make sure to discuss with your employees what to do in case of an emergency or natural disaster. Have a building evacuation route in place, and have emergency kits available with water, flashlights, a fire extinguisher food, and first aid items. Set up a shelter in place area that workers can retreat to if not leaving the building. Make sure to review and rehearse your plan often to ensure the safety of your employees.
You never know when disaster will strike, so it is important to have a disaster plan in place for your business. How quickly your company gets back on its feet again depends on a seamless plan with risk assessment, property and data protection, and the proper insurance.
To learn more about how you can protect your business during a natural disaster, Contact Us.
Construction is a booming industry, with few indications that it will slow anytime soon. Although the future looks bright, it's important to observe a cautious optimism. Accordingly, you'd do well to prepare your employees, equipment, and business for the road ahead. A bit of preparation can make a world of difference when it counts.
Spring is a period of growth and change. The temperatures rise and the slow pace of winter life starts to speed up. Before things get too busy, take stock of your readiness. Get organized, make plans and set goals. This will enable you to stay focused on the things that are important to you.
When snow falls in freezing temperatures, it accumulates on the surface of the soil. Once temperatures rise and it begins to melt, water from snowmelt behaves like rain. Flooding can occur when there is more water than the soil can absorb or can be contained in nearby rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. This can happen quickly, creating a raging river where there was once a drainage ditch. Protect your construction site from snowmelt flooding with an inflatable bladder dam. This will ensure that none of your progress is compromised.
Preventive maintenance is essential to the regular care and inspection of tools, equipment, machines, and vehicles. Routine inspections limit downtime and extend productivity by ensuring that everything is in working order. Keep in mind that maintenance tasks are potentially hazardous and can result in injury. Workers should be vigilant in maintaining both worksite and equipment.
Are you in a hurricane zone? Engineering and construction firms should take extra care in protecting themselves from hurricanes. Construction sites are vulnerable because of incomplete structures and exposed materials that are easily damaged by water. Don't wait to prepare for a hurricane until it's imminent. This can be a costly mistake. Give yourself adequate time to protect the project, and have an emergency plan for worst-case scenarios.
Preparation is key to a successful spring construction outlook. Preventative maintenance and planning will make a huge positive impact on your business. An old adage says, "Hope for the best, but plan for the worst." This is especially true in construction.
Contact Us to learn more about inflatable bladder dams for dewatering and flood protection.
Many industries experience different business cycles and construction is no different. As the temperatures begin to dip into the holiday months, construction projects tend to slow down. It's important to make the most out of these slower months, however. It's a great time to get ready for the new year.
Interior remodeling is popular during the winter months. Focus on "interiorscaping" with things like painting, flooring, cabinetry, and lighting. Winter is especially ideal for interior painting in areas where it's still warm enough to keep the windows open. Paint does well in cooler weather in places like the south. Be sure to involve your customers in their indoor renovations. If business is a bit slower, it's a great time to give each project a little special attention and focus on your client relationships.
You can also use the slower months to enhance your image and credibility by hosting classes and events to share your professional knowledge and experience. The classes and events could supplement your winter income AND bring you new referrals and clientele. Look into teaching a class at a local college or for industry newcomers. Hold an event to educate consumers about popular DIY projects. Plan some open houses for consumers, brokers, and agents. And finally, attend local networking events.
Your biggest opportunity lies within your existing clientele. Your reputation is already established and your past customers know you and your work. Review your records and look for opportunities for new work. For example, maybe you updated a kitchen or bathroom over the summer, and they could use new lighting or cabinets this winter. Don't forget to ask your satisfied customers for referrals, testimonials, and positive reviews online.
As many people, you may only think of your accountant around tax time or concerning tax issues. For this reason, they are often an extremely underutilized resource, as their knowledge covers many other areas beyond taxes. Winter is the perfect time to let your accountant analyze and streamline other areas in your business. Work with your accountant to cut unnecessary expenses and build in a financial cushion for your business. Analyze trends in your data to develop goals and action plans for the new year. Assess the current value of your business and explore options to increase your value. Your accountant is capable of even more than this. Schedule a meeting to simply go over all the ways he or she could benefit your business and determine where you want to begin.
Seasonal discounts are a cultural expectation clients always look forward to. They're a great way to reward existing and previous clients while attracting new customers. Be careful to not let discounts and specials eat away all of your winter profits. Add some urgency to your advertising. Let consumers know it's a limited time offer they may miss if they don't act soon.
Your busiest months likely push marketing way off your radar. When business slows, however, it's a great time to refocus your marketing to help line up business for the new year. Focus on increasing and enhancing your social media presence and refreshing or updating all your existing pages. Winter is a great time to develop an email marketing strategy like a monthly newsletter for the new year. Run ads in all your local media outlets. Focus on gathering testimonials and reviews for your website and social media pages.
It's hard to stay on top of equipment and tool maintenance and repairs during your busy months. It's easy for things to slip in the cracks. Take some time during the winter months to catch up on all your routine maintenance. Examine all your equipment and tools and look for items that need to be replaced or repaired. When all your existing equipment is taken care of, evaluate the equipment needs for the upcoming year. If you're in an area with heavy snowfall, consider investing in an inflatable bladder dam to protect your equipment and job sites from snowmelt flooding.
No matter what industry you're in, it's vital to your continued success to make the most of your time. This is especially true in the construction industry when it comes to the winter months. Don't let the slowing projects slow your business down. Get started making the most of your time with this winter construction guide.
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The freezing temperatures, ice, and heavy snow of winter can cause serious damage. Winter storms bring power and water loss, make transportation near impossible, and cause fatalities. Recovery from these storms is often long and costly.
Every winter brings ice and snow that makes transportation difficult and causes serious hazards in some parts of the country. Loss of power and damage to property is common. The following 5 storms were the costliest winter storms in US history.
On March 11th through March 14th of 1993, 26 US states experienced the "Storm of the Century." This blizzard affected 40% of the US population with 270 fatalities and millions who lost power. Eventually, all major airports on the East Coast closed down. Four feet of snow was reported in some areas. This devastating blizzard cost the US over $8 billion in losses.
From December 10th through the 13th this great snowstorm settled over the northeastern United States. States of emergency were declared in New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. There were 19 fatalities and over $5 billion in losses.
This ice storm covered the south from Texas to Virginia in February of 1994, affecting many parts for weeks. 750,000 in Mississippi alone had no electricity or water for several days. This monstrous storm cost over $4.75 billion in damages.
January 5th through the 8th of 2014 brought "The Polar Vortex" to the Mid-Atlantic states with wind chills as low as -60 degrees Fahrenheit for several months. The heavy snow and record low temperatures in countless Mid-Atlantic communities brought 20 fatalities and cost almost $2.5 billion in damages.
"The Bone Chiller" brought heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures in more than 12 states from December 17th to the 30th. The sudden cold of this devastating storm brought 500 fatalities and cost $2.36 billion in damages.
Freezing temperatures, ice, and heavy snowfall create enough potential hazards for the winter season as it is. However, there is one other winter danger you can't afford to overlook. As the temperatures begin to warm again and all the snow is melting, the ground is typically saturated already and can't absorb the added moisture. The melted snow drains back to streams, rivers, and lakes, however the excess causes serious flooding. Protect your property and job sites now with an inflatable bladder dam.
Winter is a hard season for construction in many parts of the country. Ice, snow, and winter storms cause construction delays and damage to project sites and equipment. Once the temperatures start to warm up, snowmelt flooding is another serious threat to property, life, and projects. Be prepared this winter and stay safe.
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FHHS Sponsored Session: "Human Science Fictionalized: A Novel, a Visual Narrative and an Indie Film"
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This November's History of Science Society (HSS) meeting features a session sponsored by HSS's special interest group the Forum for History of Human Science (FHHS). The HSS meeting runs November 3rd through 6th in Atlanta, Georgia. The session "Human Science Fictionalized: A Novel, a Visual Narrative and an Indie Film," organized by Ben Harris (right), will take place on the morning of Sunday November 6th. Full details follow below.
Sunday Nov. 6, 9-11 am
Session 87. Human Science Fictionalized: A Novel, a Visual Narrative and an Indie Film
Chair(s): John Carson, University of Michigan
Commentator(s): Nadine Weidman, Harvard University
Organizer(s): Ben Harris, University of New Hampshire
A Novelist's Perspective, Andromeda Romano-Lax, Independent Scholar
An Artist's Perspective, Matteo Farinella, Independent Scholar and Columbia University
Putting Stanley Milgram on Film, Gina Perry, University of Melbourne
In studies of science popularization the focus is usually on non-fiction. But what about fictionalized portraits of science? This session looks at three attempts to bring the human and neuro- sciences to the public through fiction. Among the questions explored are: how is the fact/fiction boundary negotiated? how do a "fact writer" and a "fiction writer" think about popularization differently? What are the different relationships that they have to their sources, or that they envision with their audiences? Andromeda Romano-Lax is a successful novelist whose most recent work, Behave (2016), dramatizes the life and career of Rosalie Rayner, wife and former student of behaviorist John Watson. Matteo Farinella is an illustrator and artist with a doctorate in neuroscience. His visual narrative, Neurocomic (2013, co-authored with Hana Roz), portrays the history of neuroscience through a young man's a voyage of discovery in a land of giant neurons and encounters with famous scientists. Gina Perry is an Australian journalist who used her investigative and narrative skills to write a Behind the Shock Machine (2013), a history of Stanley Milgram's obedience studies. Now a doctoral student in psychology, she will review Experimenter, Michael Almereyda's 2016 film about Milgram and his work. Our commentator is Nadine Weidman, a historian of science at Harvard University known for her work on public controversy and popularization in the twentieth century human sciences. Our Chair is John Carson, a historian at the University of Michigan and Director of Undergraduate Studies for its Program in Science, Technology, and Society.
Come back tomorrow for a roundup of all the history of human science related programming at HSS!


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ABSTRACT: Constructional Subcomponents of a Shelf-Edge Delta, Northeast Gulf of Mexico
SYDOW, JOHAN, Department of Geology and Geophysics, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, HARRY H. ROBERTS, Coastal Studies Institute and Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, ARNOLD H. BOUMA, Department of Geology and Geophysics, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, and ROBERT WINN, Marathon Oil, Littleton, CO
A dense grid of high-resolution seismic profiles is used to map the constructional subcomponents of a seaward-thickening progradational clinoform wedge, a late Pleistocene shelf-edge delta, situated on the outer Mississippi-Alabama shelf. The clinoform wedge is subdivided into clinoform sets that are, bounded by internal truncation surfaces of local extent and their downdip equivalent surface. These truncation surfaces have high-angle toplap terminations below and downlap terminations above, and are referred to as internal downlap/toplap surfaces. The downdip equivalent surfaces have downlap terminations above, and are referred to as internal downlap surfaces. In strike-oriented profiles the clinoforms within a clinoform set have bi-directional downlap, diverging away from a progradat onal center. Clinoform sets are interpreted as representing the progradational product of a delta lobe, or sublobe, constructional event, and the bounding surfaces, as the result of hiatal to erosional periods during the intervening destructional phase. The alternating constructional/destructional phases are controlled by delta lobe switching processes. The progradational centers are a result of advancing depositional loci related to prograding distributary mouths. Mapping of clinoform sets and their progradational centers reveals the development history of the delta. Relative stacking of clinoform sets, and the progressively lower elevations of top-of-clinoforms, indicates overall progradation from the northeast to the southwest, forced by eustatic sea level fall. The steep portion (4-5 degrees) of the clinoforms at a control boring site in Main Pass Lease Area, Block 303, corresponds to the upper, sand-dominated half of the deltaic section, and the low-angle clinoforms, to the mud-dominated, lower portion. The prevalence of steep clinoforms throughout the shelf-edge region, and lack of a well-developed prodelta platform, suggests rapid progradation of a sand-rich deltaic system.


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CAMBRIDGE, Neb. – Authorities say four teenagers are facing charges that they planned to attack a high school in south-central Nebraska.
Television station NTV reports the Furnas County attorney charged two 18-year-olds and two 17-year-olds with felony terroristic threats related to a plan to attack Cambridge High School on Nov. 30.
Court records allege the students had been discussing an attack for months. When one student transferred to a different school, they tried to recruit another student.
One student told police he thought the plan was a joke but wasn't sure if the others felt that way.
Cambridge Public Schools Superintendent Greg Shepard told NTV the school received a call from a parent about a potential threat, prompting it to contact the sheriff's office and state patrol.


What practices demonstrate alignment with the RAS mission?
RAS follows a multi-dimensional approach to prepare students, not just for academic success, but for success in all areas of their lives. By hiring only highly-qualified, experienced teachers and providing regular professional development, RAS ensures that students have exceptional role models and educational facilitators. By embedding technology in all levels of learning, RAS ensures that students are technology literate and gain the skills necessary to thrive in a technological age.
By emphasizing General Learning Outcomes (GLOs) of Problem Solving/Thinking Skills, Organizational/Research Skills, Communication Skills, and Character/Interpersonal Skills, RAS prepares students for lifelong learning and success in an increasingly global society. Through a rich and varied co-curricular program, we provide opportunities for students to gain skills and build confidence in a variety of areas. By fostering and encouraging parent communication and participation in their child's learning, we work to ensure that students have a strong foundation of support on their educational journey.
How did you achieve accreditation? What steps did you take to get the approval?
Raffles American School is honored to have achieved full accreditation status from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in the USA. WASC accreditation occurs in a six year cycle. During the accreditation and reaccreditation process, all aspects of the school are analyzed and we develop action plans to guide us in our growth and continuous improvement over the next three to five years. An external team from the accrediting body validates our report and action plans to ensure that our plans are implemented. Each year, we submit a report updating WASC of the progress on our action plans. For more information please see our Accreditation Page.
Can we apply from outside Malaysia?
Yes, our application process can be completed entirely online. We can also arrange for an interview via Skype. For applicants who need additional language screening, it may be necessary to set up an in-person English language screening to determine the best placement. Please feel free to contact our Admissions Team for more information.
Can my child apply from a local school either in Malaysia or our home country?
Yes, the admissions process is the same whether an applicant is coming from another international school or from a local school in Malaysia or elsewhere.
RAS accepts applications throughout the year as part of a rolling admissions process. As an international school we understand that international moves do not always align with the American academic school year. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible before their move or school transition to ensure space is available.
What documents / information do we need to provide to apply to RAS?
All of the requirements for submitting an application to RAS are available on the Admissions Page of our website.
As we serve students from PK3 to 12th grade, have diversified facilities, and encourage creative teaching practices from our teachers, it is difficult to describe what a typical school day looks like across the student body. While there are some similarities and routines, there is also a lot of diversity depending on grade level and each day's courses. Early Childhood and Elementary students begin the school day in their classroom at 8:00 a.m. The majority of learning at this level takes place in our well-equipped classrooms through circle time, group work/play, independant work/play, creative projects and other teacher led activities. Middle and High School students start the day at 7:50 and change classes in a block schedule until the end of the school day at 3:00 p.m. Students have a morning and afternoon breaks for snacks and rest/play, and a longer break for lunch. All students attend elective, arts and physical education classes in specialized facilities. For art, students may meet in the art room or in an outdoor space. For music, students may meet in a specialized music or band room with custom acoustics, in individual practice rooms or in the performing arts center. For physical education, students may meet in one or our two full-sized gymnasiums, our swimming pools, our dance room or our multi-purpose room. School ends at 3:00 for all students, who then have the option of continuing the day in one of our co-curricular activities. For more information on a typical school day for Boarding Students, please see our Boarding webpage.
Do RAS students wear uniforms?
RAS students are required to wear a RAS polo shirt on days when they do not have Physical Education (PE) class and a RAS PE sports shirt for Physical Education classes. Students can wear comfortable shorts, pants and skirts that fall within our school dress code policy in the Student Parent Handbook.
Yes. RAS offers door-to-door transportation for students both to and from school and after co-curricular activities. Please see our Transportation Fees for more information.
Our school bus service covers areas of Johor Bahru and Singapore. Please see our Transportation Feesfor more information.
What curriculum supports the learning environment at RAS?
RAS's goal is to educate the whole child through inquiry-based learning. Our curriculum follows the Common Core Standards for Math and Language Arts, Next Generation Standards for Science, and the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) for Social Studies. World Languages, Fine Arts, and Physical Education are also included in each student's educational program. What really sets us apart are our four General Learning Outcomes (GLOs): problem solving/thinking skills, communication skills, character/interpersonal skills, and organization/research skills. These four GLOs are the backbone of both our educational and co-curricular programs and are assessed throughout the year in all areas. Important in all aspects of life, these four skills bridge the academic world to the real world. RAS' inquiry-based approach is intended to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of subject content standards and General Learning Outcomes, preparing students for entry into the most selective universities in the United States and worldwide. Learning at RAS helps students to embrace life's challenges and be successful in their chosen path. For more information, please see our Curriculum Overview.
At RAS learning does not just happen in the classroom. Student learning is fostered in the classroom, but also takes place during co-curricular activities, on field-trips, on annual overnight Explore Week trips, in library discussions, in school assemblies and during PTA sponsored cultural events. RAS places an emphasis on holistic opportunities for student growth and development. Many of these occur within our extensive co-curricular program, which offers students opportunities to gain and develop skills in a wide-rage of sports and arts activities. Please see our current Co-Curricular Handbook for a detailed list of activities and descriptions.
How is a student's progress monitored and evaluated? Apart from testing?
Student academic progress is monitored by individual teachers through summative and formative assessments each term. Assessments are varied to take into account students with different strengths and learning styles. Unlike school systems which limit student progress evaluation to one final test, at RAS student progress is continually monitored to allow teachers to adjust their lessons and teaching practices to meet current student needs. Overall student progress is measured through standardized MAP testing throughout the academic year. Additionally, RAS students are able to demonstrate intelligence and abilities that cannot be measured on a standard test. Student progress in the four GLO areas (Problem Solving/Thinking Skills, Organizational/Research Skills, Communication Skills, and Character/Interpersonal Skills) is monitored by classroom and elective teachers, and comments on student progress reports provide additional information to students and parents regarding progress, success, and ways to improve. Student-led conferences take place in the second half of the year to encourage students to demonstrate GLO skills and to further the partnership between students, parents, and teachers.
The MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Test is an adaptive computer-based test, which measures student grade-level progress in reading and math. Every student is presented with a unique set of test questions based on their responses to previous questions. As students answer correctly, the questions become more challenging; if students answer incorrectly, the questions become less challenging. This ensures that they are scored according to their current ability and allows teachers to provide students with math and reading work that corresponds with their level of understanding.
Is RAS an SAT Testing Site?
Yes. RAS serves as an official SAT test site. We currently offer testing for October, November, December and June testing dates for up to 50 students. All students in grades 10 and 11 are required to take the practice SAT (PSAT) each year. Students in grade 11 are required to the take the SAT exam in June in preparation for college applications. Students in grade 12 will have the opportunity to take the SAT exams in October, November and December as necessary. Students are encouraged to visit Khan Academy and join the SAT Prep CCA at RAS for test preparation.
Student report cards are provided four times during the academic year after each full term. These reports provide information on student academic progress as well as their progress on the RAS General Learning Outcomes (GLOs). Additionally, student classwork and homework is graded and sent home with students; and classroom teachers are available to meet with parents to discuss student progress throughout the year.
What is the level of academic growth the average student?
Students are all individuals and learn and grow at different levels. However, in order to progress to the next grade level, students must show that they have met the learning standards for that grade as evidenced by their marks on their four term report cards. Within each subject area, teachers assist students in mastering specific grade level content standards. Over the course of one year, there are various "benchmarks" along the way to ensure that students are moving in the direction of mastery in each standard in each subject area. At RAS, the majority of our students progress successfully to the next academic year.
If my child is advanced or behind, how will the teacher adapt to meet their needs?
As students at RAS are assessed throughout the year, it is possible for teachers to adapt their teaching methods to meet student needs by providing differentiated lessons and materials for students learning at different levels. Because our class size is limited, a smaller class size allows teachers to provide more individual attention to students who need additional support or enrichment. Additionally, English Language Learning (ELL) and Student Learning Support (SLS) teachers are available to provide assistance as needed.
How do you help students apply to college?
RAS supports students' post graduation planning in a number of ways. In Grade 8, formal discussions with the high school counselor take place at the end of the academic year, as well as an evening information session for parents. In Grades 9 – 12, students meet individually with the high school counselor for course planning, constructing graduation plans, performing career assessments and discussing college options. Additionally, the counsellor will help guide students through the college application process as needed and provide all relevant information to colleges including transcripts and references. The counsellor is available to meet with students at any time to provide guidance on subject selection or future planning.
Do you help students find scholarships?
With the assistance of the high school counselor, students are encouraged to consider their options for college or university and to research scholarship options. The high school counselor is available to help as needed throughout the process.
Where can RAS graduates go to college?
Graduates from RAS can attend colleges and universities around the world. Our graduates have applied for colleges in the USA, UK, New Zealand and Malaysia. We currently have students applying to colleges in Germany, Canada and China. The high school counsellor provides guidance on the different requirements for each country.
How does RAS prepare students for life after graduation?
The rigor of our academic program prepares students for the challenges of college. Additionally, because RAS looks to develop the student holistically, students are given the opportunity to develop not only their academic skills but also strong life skills. This is done through our GLOs, Advisory Program, CCA's and Student Service Learning Program. Additionally, our Explore Week program and Boarding Program provide students with the opportunity to grow in responsibility, while still under careful adult supervision.
What health services are available at RAS?
RAS has an on-campus student health center and a full time nurse to serve student health needs as they arise during the school day, or during co-curricular activities. The nurse can provide first aid, as well as over-the-counter medications and prescription medication with permission from parents. Gleneagles Hospital is less than a 10 minute drive from our campus, in cases where more serious medical attention is necessary.
What types of meals and snacks are available at RAS?
RAS understands the connection between good nutrition and increased student learning. RAS offers a full menu of healthy food choices for breakfast, lunch, dinner and morning and afternoon snacks. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided for RAS Boarding Students seven days a week. Day students are provided with lunch and a snack during the school week. Multiple hot plate options are available, in addition to a sandwich bar and fruit, vegetable and salad side plates, and snacks.
Are there counseling services available for students?
A full time counsellor is available to provide social/emotional and behavioral counseling for all students from Pre-K to Grade 12.
What student support services are available to RAS Students?
Raffles American School (RAS) accepts students who show the potential to be independently successful in a mainstream college preparatory program and whose academic and social development can be supported through differentiated teaching and learning, as well as a leveled model of interventions. RAS offers a wide array of support services including Learning Support (LS), English Language Learning (ELL), and counseling to help students master the essential elements of the required grade-level curriculum at RAS. Every effort is made to best match student needs with provided services. Prior to receiving services, all potential ELL and/or LS students go through a thorough referral process, and a Learning Support Plan is developed to help guide the students learning at both school and at home. A Learning Support Plan may include in-class or small group assistance, 1:1 tutoring, study skills development and/or classroom modifications/accommodations.
What are your programs for English Language Learners?
RAS offers two programs for English Language Learners: the Sheltered Instruction English Language Learning (ELL) program and the English Immersion Program (EIP). The Sheltered Instruction ELL Program offers push-in and pull-out classroom support, as well as one to three additional ELL classes per week for lower-intermediate through advanced English language learning students. EIP is for students grades 3 – 10 wo do not meet our minimum English language requirements. This is a one-year immersion program that prepares beginning ELL students for the mainstream classroom. Our ELL support teachers are all ELL qualified/certified. For more information, please visit our ELL webpage.
After-school care is provided free of charge for siblings of students participating in Co-Curricular Activities. Parents of students in Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten can choose to enroll their child in our Extended Day Program until 5:30 for an additional fee.
Where are RAS teachers from?
As an American school, our teachers are primarily from the United States. We do also hire highly qualified teachers from other international backgrounds, including the UK, Canada, and New Zealand. All of our core subject teachers are highly qualified, internationally trained and experienced. In addition, highly qualified Malaysian staff are also hired to teach language and elective courses and as teaching assistants.
What are RAS teachers' qualifications?
RAS teachers all have teaching credentials from their home counties and several years of experience. Many have previous international experience and secondary degrees. All teachers have positive references detailing their previous teaching experience.
Do teachers receive continuous training?
Regular professional development days are embedded into the school calendar in order for teachers to work together to keep abreast of best educational practices. Teachers also have the option of participating in external training, workshops and conferences.
What is included in the tuition (school) fee?
Uniforms Optional Off-Campus Day and Overnight Trips Technology Fee (Grades PK4 – 4) / Individual MacBook (Grades 5 – 12) Application Fee, Refundable Deposit and Registration Fee Annal Re-Entry (Re-Enrollment) Fee Externally Led Co-Curricular Activities Please see our Fee Schedule for more information.
How does communication happen between home and school?
New RAS families are led through the admissions process by a qualified admissions team. New students and families who join at the beginning of the year are provided with an orientation, which includes an introduction to RAS faculty and staff. Throughout the year, the school superintendent, Mr. Lyle Moltzan, sends home Weekly Update emails with information about what is happening at the school and parents are encouraged to contact their child's teacher with any questions or concerns. RAS teachers, principals and counselors are always open to meeting with parents as needed. Additionally, meetings and events are arranged during the school year to allow for open parent-teacher communication including Back to School Night, and Parent-Teacher Conferences and Principal's Coffee Mornings. The Raptors Parents for Education also sponsor cultural events such as the Welcome Back Barbeque, International Day and Family Fun Day which give parents and teachers the opportunity to meet in a less formal setting.
RAS believes that education is a three-way partnership between teachers, students and parents, and encourages parent participation and support in their child's learning process. Parents are invited to be involved in the school through the Raptors Parents for Education, to attend school-wide cultural events or to volunteer in their child's classroom or in another part of the school.
How is technology integrated in the learning process, both inside and outside the classroom?
At RAS, technology isn't just a replacement for a pen and pencil, rather is used to take students past where they could go without it. Students use technology to learn math concepts, access primary sources, investigate historical events, "visit" other cultures, participate in interactive projects, create multimedia presentations and much more. Technology is also used to differentiate lessons for students with different learning styles. All secondary students bring their own MacBooks to school for use in everyday coursework and elementary students have access to school MacBooks as needed. Teachers use MacBooks, Google Classroom and a variety of online resources as learning tools.
What facilities does RAS offer to students?
RAS facilities are comprised of an academic village surrounded by athletic and arts facilities. The academic village was designed to encourage activity and interaction in a variety of learning environments through the use of covered walkways, bridges, shading louvers, and a checkerboard arrangement of modular classroom buildings and educational courtyards. Science classes take place in custom-designed science labs built to university-level standards. Our science program also includes a planetarium. Our athletic facilities include include two indoor, air-conditioned gymnasiums; an Olympic-size swimming pool, a learning pool, tennis courts, two soccer pitches, a track, and a baseball field. Our arts facilities include a 750-person fine-arts auditorium, black-box theater, practice rooms, and student art gallery. For pictures and more detail, see our Campus Design webpage.


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Killing Eve Season 2 Episode 4 Recap
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Killing Eve Season 2 Episode 4 Recap: "BOOOOO-ring!"
Kathryn Lindsay
Photo: Courtesy of BBC America.
Killing Eve is done playing nice. While the first few episodes were focused on the tantalizing tension between Eve (Sandra Oh) and Villanelle (Jodie Comer), "Desperate Times" takes us back to the haunting, bloody murder season 1 pretty much desensitized us to. Villanelle has officially gone freelance with Konstantin (Kim Bodnia), but has to find inventive ways to keep herself interested now that Eve is no longer on her case. Speaking of, Eve has thrown herself head-first into finding "the ghost" in an effort to distract herself from the Russian assassin who is still somehow managing to pull her life apart at the seams. Then, of course, there's Carolyn (Fiona Shaw), who's up to some kind of game of her own. She kicks off the episode by telling someone who appears to be the head of MI6 (but who I can only see as Madame Hooch from Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone) that Operation Manderlay is going just fine, thank you, and they don't need to pull the plug. Meanwhile, "the ghost" marches onward.
Here's what Eve and Villanelle got up to on season 2, episode 4 of Killing Eve.
Eve has discovered something suspicious about Alistair Peele — and no, it's not just, uh, everything about him. His godson died of a heart attack, the CEO of his company died ten months ago, his ex-girlfriend died six months ago...the people in his orbit are dropping like flies and they no longer seem like accidents. Eve and Jess (Nina Sosanya) decide to learn more about the company they're dealing with by setting up a meeting with Alistair's son Aaron (Henry Lloyd-Hughes).
Aaron is...not very chatty. When the women ask about the sale of the company, he summons a lawyer who refuses to answer any questions. As tensions rise, Aaron says that his company owns more information and data than the Pentagon and MI6 combined. The Secret Service are obsolete, he claims.
Perhaps that true, but they are onto something. After a mysterious clip of a cleaning woman entering another woman's home, we learn Allister Peele's secretary has been found dead. It appears to be a heart attack, but at this point Eve knows better. "The ghost" is still at it.
Eve's problems at work are mirrored at home, when she arrives to find Niko (Owen McDonnell) and their new security guard Jordan at the dinner table. Niko isn't thrilled to have a security guard show up unannounced, while Eve is growing frustrated with Niko's inability to understand the realities of her job. But all Niko's upset about, really, is losing the kind, nurturing Eve he fell in love with. This person is different, and he wants the old one back.
But the old Eve can't come to the phone right now — and she can't go to Amsterdam, either. Carolyn intercepted a postcard to Eve from Villanelle that revealed her whereabouts, but sends Jess instead to investigate a recent murder in the city.
Eve has her own murder to focus on. Kenny (Sean Delaney) receives the details of the secretary's murder, and informs the gang that she died via a nerve agent in her moustache bleach. The bleach also contained an inhalation anesthetic so the death would be painless — unusual for an assassin. As Eve has Kenny search their database for women in the medical profession against a list of cleaners in Peele's building, she and Hugo (Edward Bluemel) jet out for a quick dinner that almost ends in a kiss, but does end with Eve admitting she likes watching Villanelle, and being watched by her.
Their conversation is interrupted by a text from Kenny, who has found a match for "the ghost." The next day, Eve approaches the suspect as she's dropping her kids off at school, tricking her into thinking she has dropped a dollar before taking her to be interrogated. As Eve waits for her to arrive for questioning, she checks herself out in the mirror and finds herself primping — she has to look good for this new assassin, after all.
Villanelle
It's the start of Villanelle's new life as a freelance assassin, and she's bored. She's not enjoying the beautiful city streets of Amsterdam because they're far away from Eve, so Konstantin takes her to the museum for a little inspiration. It's there our young villain becomes enamored with a brutal painting of a man hung upside down with his stomach cut open. She buys a postcard of the painting and sends it to Eve, along with a message imploring the agent not to forget about her.
While writing this postcard, she identifies her target: A middle-aged man, father, and husband. We learn it's his wife who wants him killed as Villanelle dons a tutu and a pig mask to lure him into a private room in the Red Light District. He thinks he's in for some light BDSM, but Villanelle has other plans — and they might sound familiar. She ties him up and opens the blinds of the room so everyone on the street can watch her hang him upside down and cut open his stomach...as his wife watches. The final scene looks exactly like her new favorite painting.
Once the deed is done, Villanelle assumes they can go back "home" aka London, but Konstantin says no. He's been urging her to forget about Eve, and a frustrated Villanelle heads back to the Red Light District to watch the police and medics busy themselves at the scene of her crime. As she's leaving the area, she follows a whim, buying drugs from a man on the street and entering a nightclub.
Things, of course, go south. While waiting in line for the restroom, she attacks a girl who cuts the line. She would have strangled her to death had Konstantin, who must have some kind of Villanelle beeper, not crashed into the bathroom and pulled her off. The next morning, she wakes up hungover in bed with Konstantin asleep on the floor. As soon as she looks at herself in the mirror, the tears start flowing.
Best Villanelle disguise: The sexy pig, duh.
Worst Eve lie: That her job isn't all about Villanelle.
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François-Barthélemy-Marius Abel, né le  à Marseille et mort le  à Paris , est un peintre français.

Biographie

François-Barthélemy-Marius Abel est né le 28 février 1832 à Marseille. Il entre à l'école des Beaux-Arts le 7 octobre 1853. Il était l'élève de Félix-Joseph Barrias et de Léon Cogniet (1794-1880). Il est mort en 1870 à Paris.

Œuvres

Allégorie de la France et de la Savoie
Rue Vieille-du-Temple
 Rue Debelleyme
 Portrait de femme
 Les Saintes femmes au Calvaire
 Portrait du père de l'artiste
 L'Ours et les deux compagnons
  et  de Sombreuil devant le tribunal de l'Abbaye, le 4 septembre 1792
 Le Christ aux enfers
 Les Remords de Judas
 La Mort du duc d'Anjou, fils de Henri II
 Giotto et Cimabué

Notes et références

Annexes

Bibliographie
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 Dictionnaire Akoun.

Liens externes

Peintre français du XIXe siècle
Peintre provençal
Peintre portraitiste français
Peintre d'art sacré
Peintre de scène mythologique
Naissance en février 1832
Naissance à Marseille
Décès en septembre 1870
Décès dans le 3e arrondissement de Paris
Décès à 38 ans


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FDA Approves Implanted Upper Airway Stimulation Device for Sleep Apnea
by Amy Eckner • July 1, 2014
In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new surgical treatment option for use in patients with sleep apnea who do not respond well to traditional CPAP therapy.
Upper Airway Stimulation Effective for OSA in Patients with Prior Airway Surgery
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation May Be Effective in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Covered at Sleep Meeting
Sleep Apnea Associated with Hypertension in Young People
The Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation device uses three implanted components controlled through a small remote to provide mild stimulation to maintain an open airway. The device's neurostimulation generator is implanted in the chest, with a lead that stimulates a nerve running from the ear to the jaw.
The main FDA clinical trial evaluated 126 patients over 12 months at 22 medical centers across the United States and Europe. Data from the trial were submitted to the FDA in 2013. Results were published in the Jan. 9 New England Journal of Medicine.
During the initial 12-month follow-up period, patients with the implanted system were found to have a significant reduction in apnea severity, reduced levels of snoring and a significant improvement in daytime functioning.
Eric J. Kezirian, MD, MPH, a professor of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, believes that the device will prove beneficial for certain patients.
"Although the major study included patients with a relatively low body mass index compared to what we see in many sleep apnea patients," he says, "I believe the difference between the response with other procedures and this device will actually be greater in patients with a somewhat-higher BMI." He felt that there remains a role for other procedures, including for issues that may not respond to this device such as nasal blockage or large tonsils.
Kezirian also believes that the device will require close collaboration between surgeons and sleep medicine teams to be successful. "The procedure itself is only the first step in the process," he cautions. "Sleep medicine teams should be able to deal with the nuances of the titration and the adjustments that will be required. The important thing is that for teams that take this on, the study results were pretty solid."
Inspire's device has been evaluated in five clinical studies:
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Top 10 Best Tech News Sites and Blogs 2020
Umer Idrisi
Tech news sites and blogs are everywhere and every next blogger is creating a blog on technology reviews and news. Bloggers are making money out of reviewing products even when they are not really buying those products.
However, today's topic is about the top and best tech sites to get daily news updates about the latest happenings in the tech industry.
So without any further text, we would love to take you to the exact list of best tech news sites and blogs of the world ranked by their popularity and update frequency for 2020:
1. TheNextWeb
CEO: Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten (Jun 2006–)
Founders: Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten, Patrick de Laive
It is different from other tech news websites and providing you latest updates about happenings in the technology world. With over 10 million page views per month, it's making sure that you get every little bit of technical world and provide the best updates on next-generation gadgets, new launches, inventions and games as well as software and other updates in the industry.
They are also covering lifestyle products and always talk about viral news topics and real-time hot topics over the internet. They also publish reports so that you can get the latest information about technology.
2. TechCrunch
Editor: Matthew Panzarino
Revenue: 2.4 million USD (2007 est.)
Headquarters: Bay Area, United States
Date launched: June 10, 2005
Available in: English, Chinese, French and Japanese
Created by: Michael Arrington, Keith Teare
This website called TechCrunch is really a crunchy website to tech geeks and providing all the latest updates about Startups, Apps, Gadgets, Events and also uploading Videos about the latest information all related to the tech. If you are tech-savvy and want the latest information about new technology and new gadgets every day then Techcrunch is your go-to website.
You can get real-time updates about big technology giants like Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook and more. Their website is also the fastest tech news site and loads in just a few seconds, so when you are curious about a trendy topic and want to read more and more then this website will help you navigate through the topics faster.
3. TheVerge
Date launched: November 1, 2011
Available in: English Language
Type of site: Technology journalism
Owner: Vox Media
With some reports about how technology is affecting our society in a better direction, theverge is providing you updates on the latest and breaking technology news topics. They are frequently covering the latest tech news about Gadget and Phone reviews, Google and Science findings.
Their updates about culture and cars are amazing and thousands of people are attached to them in hopes of getting the latest technology-related information. With podcasts and long-form featured stories, they are giving another direction to best tech news sites. So check it out and stay updated all the time.
Editor: Lindsey Turrentine; Connie Guglielmo
Date launched: March 5, 1994
Owner: CBS Interactive
At CNET website you can get the latest tech news updates and frequent product reviews are being published. You can get how-to guides and read through the latest happenings in the technology world. They are basically writing just about everything related to tech and they have a focus on cars too with giants like Microsoft, Google, and Apple.
Their videos section is also a plus point for their website and its providing to you a vast range of videos focusing on tech trends only. You can also get deals from the website as they are publishing about hot deals too. They also publish articles about the best products and their download section is great for downloading free software.
Editor: Nicholas Thompson
Frequency: Monthly Magazine and daily updates on website
Company: Condé Nast
First issue date: January 2, 1993
Total circulation (January 2017): 870,101
They are always talking about the business, culture, and science-related topics. If you are a geek and want to get the latest information and tech news updates about trends and new in security devices, entertainment and gadgets all-together then this website called Wired is made for you.
They are publishing reviews, giving ideas, adding videos and also their monthly magazine is something you should give some time to. As other websites are covering tech trends and writing about the latest tech news and viral topics, they are also covering the same thing but in a fascinating way.
6. Mashable
Founder: Pete Cashmore
Founded: July 2005
Headquarters: New York City, New York, United States
CEO: Pete Cashmore (Jul 2005–)
This is probably the most shared over social media tech website and loved by all of the bloggers and tech savvys of the world. Every little bit of social media trends and the latest in technology is being posted on the website and they are best at providing guidance to even very small things. They also publish the top 10 articles (listicles) and create videos.
If you love to read about entertainment and technology together with a focus on trending topics then this is the best website you will ever visit. Read through some articles and you will get to know that they are really fast at publishing about tech, software, and companies that are making something cool. Their product reviews are also famous among readers.
7. Gizmodo
Editor: Kelly Bourdet
Date launched: July 1, 2002
Owner: Gawker Media
Types of site: Design, Technology, Science, Science Fiction, Blog
Available in: English Language, French language and more
Its about Apple, Comics and Politics. But in the end, its about technology. They are specialists in writing about gadgets and trendy topics. If you are looking for gadget guides then you can find them on this website. They are publishing every little bit of iOS and other Apple products with gadgets like Cameras and Smartphones.
In addition to articles and updates, they are also conducting reviews and providing more insights about different products. You can read software information and the latest product updates frequently posted on the website. They say that they are from the future and we say that they are living in real-time and providing details about what people are looking for.
8. TechRadar
Owner: Future plc
Date launched: 2008
They call themself the source for the tech buying advice and we call them the go-to website for getting the latest tech news updates and get quality product reviews at one platform. They are making it easier for tech geeks to be in the know and always have information about the latest launches and read the reviews of the best devices and software in the market.
We were browsing the website to know what they actually talk mostly about and got to know that they are really fast and powerful in writing about the latest smartphone launches and they are spreading the word about latest technology news. They also cover deals and provide you with the best deals. For example, you can search for the best deals of Black Friday and they will tell you about them. With the operating system's news updates and gadget reviews, the website is one kind of best tech news sites.
9. DigitalTrends
Owner: Designtechnica
Editor: Jeremy Kaplan
Founder: Ian Bell
Created by: Ian Bell, Dan Gaul
Subsidiary: Embassy Multimedia Consultants, Inc.
As they said: They are publishing articles about Technology News, Product Reviews, Deals & How-To's for making their readers stick to the website as every other tech news site is creating same content and providing their reader's updates about latest in technology and creating product review pages with a comparison of top 10 products.
However, this website is best at informing you with the latest products and innovations happening in the tech world. You can get updates about lifestyle products, gaming devices, breaking news about smartphones and more.
10. Engadget
Editor: Dana Wollman
Date launched: March 2004
Type of site: Blog
Owner: AOL
Available in: English Language, Spanish Language and German language
Without any slogan and independent editorial staff, Engadget is the best website for tech gadget related updates and reading articles about Gear, Gaming, Entertainment, Tomorrow (future tech), The Buyer's Guides, Videos, Product Reviews, and the best part is they have different editions for different areas with almost 10 blogs which they are operating under Engadget name.
If you love to know more about new gadgets and always look for new inventions then go ahead and follow this website, it will make you know about every new product in the market and plus this, it will keep you updated with tech news from over the world.
So, if you are in the list of your fellow tech enthusiasts and love to read about some emerging technologies or digital trends. Any of the above technology website can help you cover the latest technology trends and get updated with the latest tech news.
Conclusion: This is the list of top and the best tech news sites and tech blogs of the world and updated for 2020 year. If you think that we should add more sites then comment below and share this your love by sharing this article on your social media profiles or link to us in your blog posts.
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This Gorgeous Southampton Inn Is One of the Oldest in America — and It Just Reopened With Chic Cottages and Luxe Boathouses
The inn on Hamptons Bay dates back to the 1600s.
Dobrina Zhekova
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Photo: Courtesy of Canoe Place Inn & Cottages
One of the oldest inns in America is beginning a new chapter of its storied history. What started as a trading station in the 1600s in Hampton Bays on the East End of Long Island and was later transformed into an inn hosting Revolutionary War soldiers, presidents, celebrities, and other dignitaries throughout its more than 300-year-old history, is now once again welcoming travelers as the elegant Canoe Place Inn & Cottages.
The meticulously restored property, known as the "first stop out east" for those driving out to the Hamptons, sits on six idyllic acres adjacent to the Shinnecock Canal, just minutes from Southampton. It features 13 rooms, seven suites, and five cottages. Across the canal, 37 residential-style boathouses, serviced by luxury membership club Inspirato round out the accommodation options.
Courtesy of Canoe Place Inn & Cottages
"We're really taking history and re-imagining it into today. It's an eclectic mix of both traditional and contemporary design," Mitchell Rechler of Rechler Equity Partners, the developer behind the inn, told Travel + Leisure.
Rechler collaborated with award-winning design firm Workstead to create the interiors. Independent hospitality management firm Main Street Hospitality and James Gersten of Silver Street Hospitality, who conceptualized the food and beverage program, are also part of the team that just reopened the hotel.
Led by the concept of a "garden by the sea," Workstead invoked the grandeur of Canoe Place Inn and "the understated comfort of a classic Hamptons residence," per Rechler, by incorporating chic vintage-inspired motifs, trellis-patterned wallpapers, and clawfoot bathtubs paired with a soothing palette of soft greens, butter, and light dusty blue.
While some of the original features, such as seven of the fireplaces, the vaulted ceilings of the grand ballroom, and the dome of the Pavilion, have been preserved, the hotel's amenities are entirely fit for a modern traveler. Bathroom toiletries by luxury beauty brand Costa Brazil, luxury bedding and towels, grills and fire pits, and outdoor showers await guests at each cottage.
"We invested a lot of time and energy in those things to ensure the experience is not about going to a vintage, antique, nostalgic place. It is a very modern, chic, sophisticated place that happens to have been there for over 300 years," Sarah Eustis, founder of Main Street Hospitality, added.
Another contemporary element is the art collection, curated by Rechler and his business partner and cousin Gregg Rechler. It is displayed throughout the property and showcases the work of local and internationally renowned artists, including Doug Aitken and Cuban sculptor Yoan Capote. A painting by Jeffrey Gibson, the Choctaw-Cherokee artist known for his abstract representations of Native American traditions, is installed in the lobby and pays homage to the Shinnecock people who first inhabited the area. A 12-foot high fiberglass and steel statue of a deer by multimedia artist Tony Tasset will welcome guests on the property and be what Rechler called a "place for an Instagram moment."
Another highlight of the re-imagined inn? The food and beverage program promises to live up to the hotel's reputation with creative, Mediterranean-inspired takes on classic cuisine prepared with the freshest local ingredients.
"Working in partnership with the East End community of farmers, bakers, cheesemakers, vintners, oystermen, and fishermen, Canoe Place aims to support the local community in everything we do," James Gersten of Silver Street Hospitality told T+L. "Hampton Bays is known for its thriving fishing community, and the seafood sourced from docks from here to Montauk will be a menu staple. Chef Ülfet [Özyabasligil Ralph] will serve whole fish caught that morning with herbs and vegetables from the farmstead." Drinks will also be a local affair, with many of the cocktails prepared with herbs, fruits, and vegetables from the hotel's garden.
And for guests craving a little pampering, the property's spa, created in partnership with clean beauty brand ONDA Beauty, will offer facials, massages, body treatments, and energy healing.
Canoe Place's grand ballroom and adjacent window-wrapped Pavillion will certainly — once again — put the property in the center of the area's glitzy social life. A heated pool, fitness center, private boat slips, and an exclusive beach shuttle round out the hotel's on-site amenities.
"I think that in a hundred years, [Canoe Place Inn & Cottages] will still be right there. I hope it will still be the heartbeat of the East End of Long Island," Eustis said.
Canoe Place Inn & Cottages will be open year-round with nightly room rates starting at $595. You can book your stay at the historic property here.
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When things don't go exactly as we want them to, perhaps it is time to consider a few basic things.
How we perceive a situation and how we describe it (in our head and in our language) affects our outlook of life.
Big words, I know but it does affect how we behave. Not only that, it also affects how others perceive us and our "predicament"!
To change our outlook of life and how others see us, we may need to change the way we see and describe our daily encounters. This video tells it very well.
Remember to leave me a comment or questions or pass this along to share with someone who needs some encouragement.


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