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Shalva Chigirinsky, the real estate and oil tycoon whose plans to build the tallest tower in Europe vanished with the 2008 crisis, wants to construct a building about half the size in the Moskva-City business district, officials said Monday.
Andrei Lukyanov, president of City, the company that manages construction in Moskva-City, said he was prepared to hammer out the details after being approached by representatives of Chigirinsky's company Russian Land.
"We are ready," he said by telephone.
Lukyanov declined to provide details of the project, saying Russian Land had not provided any yet. He also said a date for a meeting had not been scheduled.
But Interfax, citing a source close to Chigirinsky, said Monday that the businessman intended build three towers covering 250,000 square meters in the business district. The cost of the project would be $700 million.
Chigirinsky's 612-meter Russia Tower in Moskva-City would have covered 520,000 square meters and cost more than $1.5 billion. But those plans, which were signed in 2007 between City Hall and ST Tower, a unit of Russian Land, evaporated when Chigirinsky's finances fell into disarray amid the 2008 economic crisis.
If Chigirinsky decides to start the new project in Moskva-City, he will probably have to break the previous contract for the Russia Tower and sign a new one, Lukyanov said.
Russian Land officials were unavailable for immediate comment.
Russian Land plans to partly pay contractors working on the new building with floor space, Kommersant reported Monday, citing a source close to Russian Land.
One possible investor is Viktor Rashnikov, owner of Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works, or MMK, who paid $300 million for 50 percent stakes in the Russia Tower and a project to construct a new hotel at the site of the demolished Hotel Rossiya near Red Square, the report said.
Chigirinsky, who lives abroad after fleeing Russia amid a now-closed tax investigation, lost the right to develop the hotel last year.
An MMK spokeswoman declined to comment Monday.
First Deputy Mayor Vladimir Resin, the City Hall official who oversees construction at Moskva-City, said earlier this month that another skyscraper, although not as high, would be built on the site set aside for the Russia Tower. He also said an investor for the project had been found, without elaborating.


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Another story that has been upsetting me this week.
I'm sure people who haven't lived that era wouldn't understand.
I was right in it. In the rural town in Alabama. Oh I can tell you so many horrible stories. It is not time to be complacent about this yet. Yes, we can manage the disease but there is no cure. In stead of decreasing in number of new diagnosis, it is increasing in many industrialised countries including US. The healthcare cost for those who live with it is not as manageable as the disease now.
I came across this news and watched this movie again.
Just to remind myself where we were 20 years ago and the roads we all took to come this far.
We can't allow anyone to turn the clock back to those dark days.
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I came across a claim that Mister Rogers (Fred Rogers) and Captain Kangaroo (Bob Keeshan) were war buddies.
Something about the story given made me suspicious. It fit too neatly into what uber-patriotic military supporters would like to believe. It seemed highly unlikely. I looked it up and it indeed turned out to be false. They never fought together. In fact, Keeshan never saw any military action and Rogers never served in the military.
What is the point of making up such falsehoods? I just don't get it. Why does everything have to be made into yet more war propaganda? Come on, at least leave Mister Rogers alone. Why make such a well-loved children's icon into a symbol of war?
All of this came up because people were posting stuff on Facebook as it was Memorial Day. This brings up a larger issue of how Memorial Day became a celebration of American patriotism and a celebration of all things related to American war and to American military power and greatness. There are various origins of the holiday, but all go back to the Civil War.
It officially began with an order given by Maj. Gen. John A. Logan. The celebration involved, among other activities, strewing flowers on both the graves of Union soldiers and Confederate soldiers. The history of the Civil War puts the celebration in context. That era of conflict was the greatest threat and undermining to American patriotism that this country has ever experienced. The first Memorial Day was in honor of Americans killing and being killed by other Americans. It wasn't just self-sacrifice of soldiers for their country, but also the self-sacrifice of the entire country in a war that split apart the American population, that split apart communities and families.
However, many earlier celebrations happened. The earliest of them all involved former slaves in South Carolina. They went to a mass grave of Union soldiers in a Confederate prison camp. They did individual reburials and then held a massive parade of thousands. For these former slaves, what they were celebrating was freedom and the sacrifice of those who had ended slavery. But the enemies of freedom in this case were also Americans, just as the former slaves were Americans. The fight for freedom that Memorial Day represents was a struggle within American society against those who wanted mass oppression to continue.
The best way to celebrate Memorial Day would be to honor the conflict that continues to exist in American society and to fight for greater freedom for all Americans. This struggle is far from over.
As an additional thought, I was reminded of the origins of Mother's Day. It also began with the Civil War. The meaning of Mother's Day isn't about some apolitical celebration of motherhood. I'm a big fan of mothers as far as that go, but it is a shame that the holiday has become so superficial. The motivation behind the first Mother's Day was to protest the carnage of the Civil War. It was a declaration of peace and demand for pacifism. It was an honoring of the mother's who lost their sons to pointless bloodshed.
Why does everything get obscured that doesn't contribute to simplistic patriotic propaganda? And why does everything have to serve the American war mentality or else be neutered of its criticism of the same?
The United States was founded on a violent revolution. But it wasn't fought for patriotism. If those early colonists had cared about patriotism, they would have remained loyal British subjects.
When Memorial Day comes around, I always feel confused about what I'm supposed to be celebrating or honoring. I'm not a pacifist. The military sometimes is necessary. Some wars are started for worthy reasons and achieve worthy ends. Even so, what was so honorable about all the soldiers sent to their death in Iraq, a war that killed even larger numbers of innocent civilians? Those soldiers, sadly, didn't die fighting for the freedom of Americans. When was the last time that American soldiers fought for anything as noble of a cause as freeing slaves?
Maybe we should spend holidays such as Memorial Day and Mother's Day contemplating the continued violence and oppression in our own society.


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Pole dance is a good exercise for younger children, it is also an innovative outlet. Fun workout is vital but the possibility to release creativity is as crucial as workout and retaining a balanced food. Dancing can make someone feel bodily refreshed and enhance their mood. You can schedule an appointment with dance studio team from http://evolvedancestudio.com/ on the web. They will guide you on how you can improve your self confidence through dancing skills.
Pole dance can help a child to get better communication and social skills. During a dance class, kids are asked to converse and collaborate as a group, as pairs, and as an individual.
This gives an opportunity for shy children to talk to their classmates and make new contacts. Additionally, spin helps to avoid fears that a kid may have while performing on the stage or speaking in front of a huge crowd.
The importance of self-expression makes pole dance different from other types of physical activity. Pole dance provides kids the liberty to believe in them and be proud as it helps them to actually release their emotions.
Dance is about exploring all emotions. Once a child's emotions are stimulated, they can express their feelings by instilling their emotions into dance actions. The best thing is that it motivates children to keep exercising.


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Jarrod Uthoff's eyes were opened at Nike academy
NORTH LIBERTY, Ia. – Jarrod Uthoff returned from the prestigious Nike Basketball Academy with a new appreciation for his competitors — and zero interest in discussing Bo Ryan's retirement.
The Iowa senior-to-be was one of 20-plus college players invited to Santa Monica, Calif., for three days of basketball. He was treated like royalty, stayed in a nice hotel and rubbed elbows with NBA stars.
A great experience, right? Well, yeah, it was — after Day 1.
"I played pretty terrible my first day. I was really nervous, I don't really know why," Uthoff said. "I kind of felt overwhelmed. When I got comfortable, I played well."
Uthoff said he learned a lot playing against NBA players like James Harden, DeMarcus Cousins and Paul George, not to mention some of the college game's elite stars, including Iowa State's Georges Niang.
"There's other guys that can do parts of my game better, so I really need to just focus on what I can do best," Uthoff said, "which is shoot, drive, pull-up."
Though Uthoff was Iowa's top scoring option in clutch moments in 2014-15 (Recall: His jumper that beat Minnesota at Williams Arena), he played under-the-radar while earning third-team all-Big Ten Conference honors. Now, there's no question he'll be the focal point on opposing scouting reports — though the Cedar Rapids native bristled at the notion that this would be his team.
"I'm not too worried about 'this is my team, I'm going to be the go-to guy,' " Uthoff said. "I'm going to do what it takes to have my team be successful and hopefully win a national championship."
Speaking of cool responses, Uthoff was asked about Ryan announcing this week that he would retire as Wisconsin's head coach after this upcoming season. Uthoff signed with Ryan and the Badgers, but left after one season in what became a contentious intraconference transfer to Iowa.
"I could care less what those guys do," Uthoff replied, later adding with a smile, "Not to be rude."
In addition to addressing the Nike camp and the Ryan thing, Uthoff broke a little news Thursday night after scoring 22 points with eight rebounds and five assists in his Prime Time League game. He said he expected to play more of the 4-position this season, a role second-round NBA Draft pick Aaron White starred in a season ago.
"If I play the 4, I'll still play the same way I do," Uthoff said. "It doesn't make any difference if I'm the 3 or 4."


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ERIC Number: ED390382
Record Type: RIE
Publication Date: 1995
Pages: 99
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Modems, Megabytes, & Me! Telecommunicating Across the Curriculum: Activities for Grades K-8.
Garfield, Gary M.; McDonough, Suzanne
This book offers practical advice to teachers who wish to use classroom computers to harness the potential of telecommunications as a learning tool. Chapter 1 describes the Kids On-Line project, in which they established electronic mail interactions between a classroom in California and a classroom in Kentucky, as well as a list of key definitions. Issues like assimilating the vastness of the array of electronic resources, making telecommunications a partner in the curriculum, exploring funding options, and getting connected are discussed in chapter 2. Chapter 3 lists 27 learning themes, from pizza to astronomy, around which a teacher might choose to plan telecommunicating activities. Each entry (1) suggests grade-level parameters; (2) states the objective for the theme; (3) suggests how a teacher could relate computer activities to individual subject disciplines like literature or science; (4) suggests ways in which a teacher could prepare beforehand, like posting e-mail questions to a government official, an organization, or an electronic bulletin board; and (5) brainstorms about specific classroom activities. The final chapter presents more thematic ideas, for exercises with less structure and more student initiation, when both teacher and learner are ready. The book concludes with profiles of three students who were noteworthy successes in the Kids On-Line project and a list of sources for technical support. (BEW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Curriculum Development, Educational Resources, Electronic Mail, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Foreign Countries, Instructional Design, Instructional Innovation, Internet, Teaching Methods, Telecommunications
Peguis Publishers, 100-318 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3A 0A2 ($16).
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Something about the legendary shape, the color scheme, the graphic design, that makes this truly a classic. Who knows if the JDM stuff we covet today will be as timeless 30 years on.
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Being stationed in Japan opens up a lot of opportunities for a car guy. Suddenly all the cars you've lusted at over the years in magazines you couldn't quite understand, are nearly at your disposal. The roads you've memorized from watching the Best Motoring Touge DVD's 1001 times are within driving distance. And the parts….oh the parts!
For a car guy, being able to serve your country, and do it in a country that is the foundation of everything that makes you go ga-ga car wise, would be quite a lot of fun. The guy who owns the car here is a car guy through and through. But his Subaru is what punches all the right numbers for me. Because it reminds me so much of my old RS. This car started life as a 2000 STi V6 Type R that when acquired, had a few mods. My own personal Subaru muse 🙂 The owner has steadily modified it over the years with tons of mods. 6 speed swap, EJ257 block (forged internals), AVCS equipped EJ207 heads (with Kelford cams), ATP 35R, big FMIC, coil on plug ignition, a full helping of STi Group N and Cusco bits, LINK programmable ecu (I had one of those too!). It's quite a bit of kit as our friends on the other side of the pond would say. Fast forward a few years, and while out and about, the car is rear ended in a hit and run. What's more, he's now planning on headed back to the states later in 2012. So what is a car nut, totally in love with what he's created in Japan, to do? The pics speak for themselves! He decided to totally strip it down, and take every nut and bolt, every covetted part, ship it back to the states (being military has it's perks…the parts ship free!), and start over. Same soul, different skin. The plan upon return is to insert everything into a USDM car. I see visions of the Bionic Man playing in my head "we can rebuild it, we have the technology".
Those of us who truly love our cars, believe they do have a soul. There is a connection you get when you plan it yourself, work on it yourself, that really brings you to another level with what was previously just a machine. When this car was built, I'n sure the current owner would not have though he would one day own it. And I am sure the soul of this car never could have contemplated it would leave it's native Japan and get a chance to be reborn half a world away. Like 2 ships otherwise passing in the night, that just happened to stop and grab a cup of coffee together. The relationship with one's car can truly be a "romance" if you will.
The reason for posting this, aside from it being a sweet example of a Subaru is to try to convey how passionate some are about their cars. Sometimes your project takes a twist and turn you never would expect, but that's not a reason to give up. Sit down with a beer or 3, reasses the situation, and formulate a plan. When you've worked so hard on something, poured so many countless nights into a project, not even a the distance from the mountains of Japan to the US can keep a project down. Will definitely be following the rebirth once it begins here in the states.


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Call for entries: KBIS Innovation Booth awards
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, scheduled for Jan. 20-22 in Las Vegas, is accepting entries for its 2015 Innovation Booth awards.
"We're raising the bar on the KBIS Innovation Booth Awards for 2015," Brian Pagel of show producer Emerald Expositions said in a statement. "With the launch of KBISNeXT, we're pushing the envelope of what's new and next in all things design. Part of what makes KBIS the place to be in January are all the innovative designs and displays in the North and South Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center."
The contest is open to all show exhibitors and entry is free.
Entrants will have their booth judged throughout the show by a panel of representatives from the National Kitchen & Bath Association, KBIS and industry professionals. Booths will be judged on messaging, education, engagement and the 'wow' factor.
All winners will receive special post-show promotional benefits on KBIS.com and other digital media platforms.
For information, visit www.kbisinnovation.com.


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Once Upon a Time is filled with lots of references, shout outs, or easter eggs to Disney movies. This isn't too surprising, since it is a show about fairy tales and is owned by Disney, but it's still really fun to see what sort of Disney references they put in throughout the show! There are lots of little touches that are uniquely Disney, but here are some of my favorites:
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Even Mickey himself makes a brief cameo appearance in Once Upon a Time! It seems like Mr. Gold really does have everything in his pawn shop, and as you can see in episode 19 of season 1.


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SIGA will deliver sustainable net income and employment opportunities to support First Nations development in Saskatchewan.
SIGA will strengthen the lives of First Nations people through employment, economic growth, positive community relations and achieving financial self-reliance. This will be done through the operation of distinctive First Nations gaming destination resorts that reflect the traditional aspects of our First Nations culture and hospitality.


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Oh man – what a week. It started out with me getting a head cold at the beginning of the week, then Lars got a stomach bug on Wednesday when Marc was out of town, then the stomach bug was passed on to me Thursday into Friday. Ugh. We are wiped out. This weekend is going to involve lots of sanitizing of the house, naps, and just getting life back to normal.
Luckily this weeks meal plan is loaded with lots of healthy dishes to nurse us back to health! Enjoy!
Skillet Chicken Fajita Whole Wheat Pasta from Cook Nourish Bliss.
Prep Ahead: The veggies can be sliced in advance if desired. Or, the whole dish can be made in advance (it reheats well). For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and add 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed, when you add the milk!
Butternut Squash, Black Bean, and Kale Tacos from Spoonful of Flavor.
Prep Ahead: You can save time by chopping vegetables ahead of time. You can also prepare filling ahead of time and then reheat just prior to serving with the tortillas.
Zucchini and Yellow Squash Noodles with Turkey Bolognese Sauce from Flavor the Moments.
Prep Ahead: You can make the veggie noodles and the sauce in advance! Sauce can be frozen and thawed when ready to use.
30 Minute Thai Chicken Curry from The Roasted Root.
Prep Ahead: The onion can be chopped and the ginger can be grated ahead of time. You can make the curry sauce ahead of time and use it to marinade the chicken.
Vegetarian Option: Omit the chicken, and add 1 large gold potato and a can of chickpeas.
Pork Ramen Bowls from greens & chocolate.
Prep Ahead: You can make the hard/medium boiled eggs ahead of time. Otherwise this comes together super quick! To make it vegetarian, omit the pork and just add extra veggies such as mushrooms and shredded carrots.
Click HERE for printable grocery list (above)!
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Here's a treat for Future fans looking for a track that's a bit more street than radio friendly. Producer Metro Boomin debuted a CDQ version of "Maison Margiela" from his 19 And Boomin' mixtape.
Now, the tune's trap-influenced sonics can be heard clear as crystal. The Atlanta rapper kicks rhymes detailing his cocaine cowboy aspirations over piano-driven production. "Fifteen-hundred on some Maison Margiela/ Freebandz gang, we the new Roc-A-Fella," exclaims Future on the track's chorus.
It's a wonder that this won't appear on his upcoming album, Honest. However, you can expect the rapper's Miley Cyrus and Mr. Hudson-assisted record, "Real and True," to appear on the project.
Download 19 And Boomin' to find 19 thumping cuts in total. Guest appearances include Gucci Mane, Curren$y, Ace Hood, and more. Lend an ear to Future's "Maison Margiela" below.
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Aventador tears up the desert
The latest from Lamborghini is light years from Ferrucio's upgraded tractor stand, and this video gives us yet another look at what to expect--this time, in the desert, from behind the scenes of a film shoot.
Wearing the same eye-stabbing Argos orange color as the Geneva show car, but quickly accumulating a layer of silty dust, the Aventador sings its song across the desert, camera trucks in tow.
Hit the link below for the full details.


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I am throwing a tea party for my 93 year old mother-in-law's birthday in March. Any ideas on decor and food?
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A successful tea party begins with the invitation.Tea parties can incorporate a variety of occasions, themes and age groups. The tone and the theme of the party will be set for guests by the invitation. An invitation for a tea party should explain the pertinent information guests need to know before attending. For an adult tea party, for example, there could be a great deal of fragile dishware, hot beverages and other items not suitable for children. The invitation should convey that the party is for adults only.
Refreshments - The invitation should convey a brief listing of refreshments. Although tea is obvious, a short synopsis of other items offered is considered the correct etiquette. This does not mean you must include your entire menu. Choose a few items you are sure you will be offering. For example, write on the invitation, "We welcome your company on the 12th of June for tea, danishes and muffins, among other refreshments." Or, simply write, " We request your presence at a tea party brunch on May 22nd." This does not convey specific items but lets your guests know you plan to serve brunch-style foods. Finger foods.
Entertainment - Tea parties often include a harpist or violinist as light background music for the event. It is considered polite and good-natured to include the name of the musician on the invitation. For example, write on the invitation, "Please join us for tea on May 3rd and enjoy the musical musing of violinist John Mathers." This helps promote the services of your hired musician and also provides incentive for guests to come and enjoy live music.
Tea Poem - Tea-oriented poetry is a cheerful way to open an invitation. Begin the invitation with a short poem, then add the pertinent event information, such as the date, time, location and refreshments. Teas2Dine4.com offers many verse options for tea poetry. For example, use this 17th-century verse to open your invitation:
"Tea that helps our head and heart.
Tea medicates most every part.
Tea rejuvenates the very old.
Tea warms the hands of those who're cold."
Good luck.
Definitely treats such as cookies and tea/finger sandwiches and definitely use china cups and saucers if possible :-) I only have a set of four cups and saucers remaining that were my paternal grama's but I would try to find more at a second had store or maybe even borrow from other family members or friends for the occasion.
Here are a couple of links for yummy tea sandwiches :-)
Since she is 93 and had probably had actual tea parties, a bit more serious than today's, I suggest you go retro! plus, everyone should wear a fancy hat.
A really fun idea that will spark a lot of conversation is to ask all the guests to bring a tea cup with them and have each of the guests tell a story about the cup. You will end up with some funny and some really touching stories. Enjoy!
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Oil bunkering: Thugs attack IPMAN officials in Bayelsa
Armed youths of Okarki, a boundary community between Rivers and Bayelsa State, have reportedly attacked operatives of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, Federal Task Force on Pipeline Vandalism, Bayelsa State Command, during an inspection on Illegal bunkering sites in the area.
The attack, which occurred over the weekend, recorded various degrees of injuries on the officials and their properties destroyed.
The hoodlums allegedly sponsored and supported by the chiefs and major stakeholders of the community, also threatened to cause more havoc if their activities were frustrated by any security agency.
DAILY POST gathered that Okarki community is known for illegal bunkering and other criminal activities.
According to IPMAN state branch chairman, Comrade Victor Agbutufie, "We were in the community for inspection and identification of major bunkering sites when the thugs attacked us, during which some members of the Federal Task Force sustained various degrees of injury, and were forced to leave the community."
Agbutufie, who spoke to DAILY POST, frowned at the development, and explained that his men could not confront the assailants because of the mandate given to them not to engage in violence.
He further explained that, even though Okarki is in Rivers State, the Federal Task Force on Pipeline Vandalism, Bayelsa State Command, are not restricted within the state alone, but has the responsibility of protecting oil and gas related activities in the area because of its closeness to Yenagoa and the common understanding between the leadership of IPMAN in Rivers and Bayelsa States.
He also solicited for cooperation with the security agencies in the state to put a stop to all bunkering activities in Okarki community.
"We got wind of information that they were serious illegal activities of pipeline vandals in that area which were supported by the chiefs, and other major stakeholders from the area, so we went to inspect; we saw storage facilities, and other products and we took pictures that would have hot them angry before they attacked us. 35 per cent oil shortage from the state if from that community because there's major operation going on there."


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Parallel Bars Exercises
Parallel bars are a classic piece of gymnastic equipment, but they shouldn't be limited to gymnasts. There are many parallel bar exercises that the average fitness enthusiast can perform to increase core strength, coordination and muscular endurance. It's a good idea to work with a partner as you start parallel bar training so you can spot each other. Padded floors or mats are also necessary, particularly when you're starting out and any time that you start working on a new skill.
The support position is essentially the extension phase of a dip, with your body vertical and both arms straight supporting the torso above the bars. It seems simple at first, and it is, but the core stabilization required for a solid support is essential for every other exercise you'll perform on the bars. Give your support workout a boost with support swings, in which you'll swing your body back and forth, legs and arms held straight and torso taught. Use a spotter with swings, as it's easy to fatigue and lose your hold. Throw in some dips on the bars to build upper torso and triceps strength, as well.
Upper Arm Swings
Once you've built the core strength needed to hold a support and have tried a few support swings, move to upper arm swings. The idea is similar to a support swing, except the medial or interior aspect of your upper arms will hold your body weight. Start by hanging with each bar seated in the middle of your upper arm across the bulk of your biceps and triceps muscles. Keep your forearms at a 90 degree angle or so from your upper arms--hold the bars loosely in your hands if you feel the urge to bend your arms inward. Start your swing with a few small kips, then keep your body taught. Keep your shoulders above the bar and continue the swing with your core muscles.
Once you've developed a good support, start working on your L-sit. This is essentially a support position with your legs held straight out from your body, forming an L with your torso. An L-sit requires great strength from your abdominal muscles, obliques and hip flexors. Work up to holding an L-sit for 30 seconds. Start by doing simple leg raises while in a support position--bend your knees if you can't hold them straight. Then begin static holds. Try to hold a full L-sit even for a few seconds at a time. If you can't quite get it, tuck one or both knees into your chest to lessen the load on your abs.
Ball Planche
A full planche is an impressive show. It requires the gymnast to hold his body straight-armed over the bars, body taught and parallel to the ground. Planches are advanced skills, but beginners can start working on them with ball planches. Start in a support position and tuck your knees tight into your chest. Lean forward over the bars, keeping your arms straight, and tighten your back to raise your hips. A good ball planche will place your back parallel to the ground, shoulders well in front of your hands and arms at an angle over the bars. This is another exercise that should be performed with a spotter.
Writer Bio
Greg Johnson earned his Bachelor of Arts in creative writing from The Ohio University. He has been a professional writer since 2008, specializing in outdoors content and instruction. Johnson's poetry has appeared in such publications as "Sphere" and "17 1/2 Magazine."


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Cancer Is So Limited
It cannot cripple LOVE
It cannot shatter HOPE
It cannot corrode FAITH
It cannot destroy PEACE
It cannot kill FRIENDSHIP
It cannot suppress MEMORIES
It cannot silence COURAGE
It cannot invade the SOUL
It cannot steal eternal LIFE
It cannot conquer the SPIRIT
-- Author Unknown
|God saw he was getting tired
And a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around him
And whispered,
"Come with me."
With tearful eyes
We watched him suffer
And saw him fade away,
Although we loved him dearly
We could not make him stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands to rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
--Author Unknown
|Male Breast Cancer Awareness
Never let it be said that these brave men "lost" their battle with breast cancer. Cancer does not fight fairly, but they fought with strength and determination. Faced with overwhelming odds they made it their mission to enlighten others to the reality of the disease in men.
Although the outcome of the battle was not what any of us wanted, the courage and tenacity of these men still counts as a "win".


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Intricate geometric compositions created on a base of a circle, known as mandalas, have a deep spiritual meaning in Hinduism and Buddhism. They represent the whole of the universe, and they can be used as an exercise or for meditation. Recently, the basic idea of drawing a radial pattern has been also adopted by the Western world, as a tool for therapy or simply relaxation.
Drawing a mandala (or what is widely considered as a mandala in Western civilization) can seem very strenuous and difficult at first, but it's actually the opposite. The intricate look of a mandala comes from following a rhythm, which turns a little effort into a stunning result. Doing the same thing over and over, and advancing despite it, is very relaxing and lets you stay in the moment. You can read more about drawing as a therapy in this introduction to the series:
You can follow my steps directly, use the same techniques for your own mandala, or simply read the whole thing just to learn about drawing mandalas.
What You Will Need
As with most personal art therapy activities, you don't need any professional art supplies. You can get these tools even in supermarkets!
- sheet of paper (even copy paper will do)
- pencil
- drawing compass
- ruler
- protractor
- fineliner/thin marker/pigment ink pen (any color you like)
- (optionally) thicker marker
You can draw a mandala with a pencil only, if you want, but dark markers make the pattern cleaner and more definite. A pencil has some uncertainty in it; you never know when the line is done. With a marker pen, you have a sense of stability, and the lines seem more real.
There's one more thing you need to draw a mandala: a proper mindset. Sure, you can treat it as a normal drawing, with a certain goal in mind, but you can gain more than just the satisfaction of a pretty artwork if you do it properly. Treat it as a meditation session. Sit comfortably, in quiet or with some pleasant music, and focus on this one activity.
Don't think about how it's going to look when you finish, or how people will react when they see it. Don't make it about yourself, and don't treat it as a test of your drawing skill or self-worth. Let the rhythm take you around each circle, and let the mandala become your whole world for now. There's no good or bad—just the rhythm, lines, and contrast.
Don't scold yourself for mistakes; it's natural that they happen. Ignore them or make them a part of the rhythm, so they stop being a mistake and become a part of the pattern you could never imagine before. This is your mandala—nobody should care what it looks like, and nor should you care about them.
Let yourself be creative. Don't restrain yourself from drawing something experimental, just because there's a risk it will not look good in the end. There should be no shame in drawing a mandala. No matter how you do it, no matter how it looks, it's good, because you have created it. A pretty mandala won't change the world for the better, neither will an "ugly" one make your life worse.
So sit down, and take a breath. Smile and draw your soul out. Make this mandala yours, without any attachment to the outer world, and see how much joy you can take from this simple activity. Make these words of David Mamet your motto for this session:
Art is an expression of joy and awe. It is not an attempt to share one's virtues and accomplishments with the audience, but an act of selfless spirit. Our effect is not for us to know. It is not in our control. Only our intention is under our control.
1. How to Plan a Mandala
Step 1
It's possible to draw a mandala without any plan, but it has two disadvantages:
- You have to switch from pen to compass all the time, which breaks focus.
- The risk of losing the rhythm is high.
If you draw a plan for the mandala first, later you can focus on drawing without worrying about keeping the rhythm. You just follow it and see the pattern emerge as if by some kind of magic!
Take the compass and stick it in the center of the sheet. Draw a small circle, then a bigger one, and another, using various distances between them. Making the circles concentric is the only rule here.
Step 2
Take the ruler and draw a horizontal line across the center (tip: place the ruler slightly lower to make space for the pencil).
Step 3
Take the protractor and place it along the line, pointing directly at the center. Draw a mark every 30 degrees: at 30, 60, 90, 120, and 150. This will give us 12 sections. You can use fewer or more, if you want—there's no rule for this!
Step 4
Take the ruler again and draw a line between the center and every mark, across the whole plan. Again, be careful to save some space for the line over the ruler.
2. How to Draw the Center of the Mandala
Step 1
OK, let's start right from the center. We need to fill that smallest circle with some kind of repetitive pattern. What can be easy to repeat, in this small space and with the guide lines you have there? I decided to draw a little flower petal filling the whole section.
Step 2
Replicate the element until you fill the whole circle. Be slow and methodical—there's no hurry! Focus on the movement of your hand, on the noise made by your tool, and think only about what you're drawing at the moment. Leave the future for later!
Step 3
Darken the circle to enclose the pattern within clear boundaries.
Step 4
Let's go to another circle. To continue with this flowery theme, we can draw more interesting petals. Draw one side of it...
... and copy it all around the circle.
Step 5
Now draw another side of the petal.
Step 6
You can create another clean boundary of this circle before going to the next one. Here let's try another trick: you don't need to follow strictly the guide lines of the plan—you can add more! For example, you can cut every section in half to create another rhythm.
Step 7
Let's create a leaf on this base.
Step 8
Not every circle must be enclosed with a dark outline. You can freely go straight to another one and derive your new pattern from the previous row.
Step 9
Too simple? Fill the shapes with more shapes!
Step 10
Dark circles can beautifully fill the space and add some appealing contrast.
Step 11
Still too empty? You can add something else. No matter how simple and weird it looks in one section, it will be turned into a beautiful pattern by the rhythm. So don't be afraid to experiment!
Step 12
A boundary between one row and another doesn't need to be dark and boring. You can make it more detailed, if there's enough space.
Step 13
If the new pattern becomes very detailed, the earlier one may appear empty in comparison, but nothing stops you from going back to it and adding more detail!
3. How to Draw the Outer Part of a Mandala
Step 1
There's no requirement for the size of the mandala—you can go as far as you like! However, the further from the center, the bigger each section. So it can be a good idea to divide each one into more sections, for example thirds—whatever is easy enough for you to measure.
Step 2
You can create interesting patterns by using contrast. If you have a thicker pen, this is where it can be useful, but filling a small section with a thin pen can be quite relaxing as well—unless you hurry!
Step 3
Let's fill the empty space with some lines.
Step 4
Let's try a different shape this time. You can borrow the guide lines straight from the previous row.
Step 5
More triangles!
Step 6
When you draw a big circular boundary, it's easy to make a mistake. Small mistakes are not so visible in the complexity of a mandala, but if you want, you can always fix such a thing with a thicker line.
Step 7
Let's add more contrast.
Step 8
There's a lot of space here that's waiting to be filled! Let's do it quickly.
Step 9
Prepare another row.
Step 10
What else can we draw, that we haven't drawn before?
Step 11
The contrast with the rows below suggests we add more darkness here as well.
4. How to Finish a Mandala
Step 1
A mandala ends when you want it to end, but it's good to finish it in a special way. Let's go back to the big sections now and recreate the petals from the very beginning.
Step 2
To make them a part of the pattern instead of just a boundary of a huge empty space, give these petals a thick frame. A thicker pen can be useful here.
Step 3
One more line will make the space less empty.
Step 4
Maybe it's time for some dots? We haven't added any for a while.
Step 5
I looked at the row below and it looks quite empty, almost merging with the upper row. Let's fix it.
Step 6
More petals! To make them very big, I crossed two rows at once.
Step 7
Let's give them a clean frame this time.
Step 8
Add a simple pattern to fill up the empty space:
Step 9
To make the mandala more open, we can add some elements outside. For example, attach a circle to each petal.
Step 10
Fill it for a better contrast.
Step 11
Each circle can be extended into more circles, to bring attention to the outside, as a balance for the strikingly detailed inside.
Step 12
Not every boundary must be a closing line. To keep it open, make it with circles.
Step 13
Finally, take a look at the mandala as a whole and see if you want to add anything.
Look at your mandala once again. Try to see it for what it is, not for what it isn't. Don't compare it to something in your mind, some vision of what it was "supposed to" look like. After all, if your goal was to draw a mandala, and you did it, then you succeeded!
There's a tradition in Tibetan Buddhism of creating sand mandalas that are ceremoniously destroyed after they're finished. It symbolizes the fleeting nature of our life—no matter how much effort we put in, no matter what we achieve, it will end the same way for everyone. You can recreate this practice by destroying your mandala, to remind yourself that it's really the process that's important, not the end result. That it's the journey that matters, not the destination. And having that in mind, it's easier to enjoy the process of creation without worrying about the end result.
And if drawing a mandala has put you into a mood for more drawing, you may like these simple tutorials:
- How to Draw a Panda Step by StepMonika Zagrobelna23 Aug 2017
- How to Draw a Cute Bunny Step by StepMonika Zagrobelna13 Jun 2017
- How to Draw a Sloth Step by StepMonika Zagrobelna19 Jul 2017
You may also be interested in our other mandala-related tutorials:
- How to Create a Festive Mandala Style Coloring Book Page in Adobe IllustratorDana Evanyshyn15 Dec 2016
- How to Draw a SnowflakeMonika Zagrobelna08 Feb 2017
- Quick Tip: How to Create a Two Color Mandala with a Pattern BrushAnne Elster22 Oct 2012
- Geometric Design: The BasicsJoumana Medlej28 Nov 2014


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What Is Welgevonden Game Reserve?
The Welgevonden Game Reserve is a game reserve featuring many common and rare species, located in South Aftica's Limpopo province. This beautiful reserve features mountains, streams and plains. There is also rock art made by the ancient tribes of the area. It is part of the Waterberg Biosphere, which is part of the larger Waterburg District, a collection of game reserves, a national park and other tourist attractions.
Welgevonden, which means well-found in Dutch, was first formed in 1993 as a preservation effort. Visitors can stay in one of several lodges available on the reserve itself. Accommodations are luxurious, and include fine dining inside or out. Guided safari tours are also very popular. There is no malaria at the Welgevonden Game Reserve.
Many species of animals and birds can be found at the Welgevonden Game Reserve. Some that can be seen include leopards, Brown hyenas, elephants, giraffes, and blue cranes. There are many conservation efforts focusing on specific species on the game reserve.
From 2008 to 2011, several researches from the University of Pretoria studied various aspects of the ecology of leopards on the Welgevonden Game Reserve compared to leopards elsewhere in the Waterberg Biosphere. The research included the diet, home range, and information on the leopards themselves. Important prey for the Welgevonden leopards include the impala, bush pig, and warthog. Farmers in the area are a threat to the leopard population, since they shoot leopards who kill their livestock. In December 2010, the Endangered Wildlife Trust started a program to place dogs as guardians of these livestock, with good results.
The elephant population requires careful control so it does not overwhelm the other species or the available food supply. Sometimes elephants are relocated outside of the reserve. In 2005, a contraceptive program was instituted. This involves giving the female elephants an injection via darts once a year. Four male elephants were given vasectomies in 2006 in an experimental attempt to slow population growth, making it the first reserve where a successful elephant vasectomy was performed.
Lions also require control, so as not to endanger prey populations. A contraceptive program for lions at the Welgevonden Game Reserve did not work well, so other options have been implemented. Allowing an increase in the number of males has made for a competitive environment between prides. This controls the population because when a new male takes over a pride he kills the cubs. To prevent inbreeding, new males are occasionally added to the Welgevonden population.
Discussion Comments
I have a question as to what game reserve I should go to when I plan a trip to Africa.
I have heard stories about this particular game reserve and how they try and control their population of animals. I do not really think this is a bad thing, but I feel that it is not as natural as I would like my African experience to be, so I would like to visit a place where I can experience seeing the animals in their full natural habitat.
However, I have not ruled out this game reserve and have to ask if I am being a bit harsh in critiquing this place and am simply listening to one controversial issue too much?
@stl156 - I understand exactly what you are saying and it definitely is something that is controversial and should be discussed. However, I have to say what they are doing is trying to preserve populations, by making sure they are not wiped out in the area by natural causes.
The fact that they are fencing in the animals to begin with is not natural in itself, in that they have taken steps to control the habitat of the animals. That being said this fenced in area means that the populations of some animals can be threatened, say like antelope, when they are not really a threatened species outside of the preserve.
This is why they take steps such as this and to be realistic, I highly doubt that they had too many lions to begin with as they are very rare animals. I am betting with the population control they are simply keeping the number of lions at a few instead of several and not really hurting the population as a whole any.
@JimmyT - I absolutely agree with you and I will take it to a further extreme by saying that I have no idea how they are getting away with what they are doing.
First off, these animals are not zoo animals that will spend the rest of their lives in captivity. Technically speaking, these animals are in captivity, but they are also in their natural habitat and practically undisturbed with their migrations and their normal course of life.
I find the fact that they are trying to sterilize animals disturbing when part of a game preserve is to preserve the natural habitat of the animals.
This is not a zoo. It is a place where they enclose the animals in a large area that feels natural to them and allow people to look at them in their natural habitat. To try and play God and control populations of animals in such a setting sends not only a mixed message, but also is going against the very essence of what a game reserve is.
I will have to say I find this particular game reserve to be quite innovative in their practices, but I have to question the ethics of what they are doing.
I know they are performing the contraceptive measures and vasectomies to help other species thrive, but they are doing so at the expense of making members of a species that is threatened and sought after regularly by poachers sterile.
I can understand that they are trying to save some populations of animals by controlling some, but one has to ask when a game reserve goes too far in their attempts to save certain animals and what ethics they sacrifice in order to do so.


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ECAS Advocates for More Transparency of EU Trilogues at the Advocate Europe Challenge Camp
ECAS presented a project idea aimed at making EU Trilogues more transparent and accessible to citizens by encouraging civic engagement at the Idea Challenge Camp, held in Kyiv.
Having been shortlisted out of 472 applicants, ECAS participated at the Advocate Europe Challenge Camp in Kyiv from 25 to 29 April together with 30 other civil society actors.
This four-day experience gave ECAS and the other participants with the opportunity to strengthen our project proposal, receive and exchange feedback with civil society organisations from all over Europe.
The Camp included a series of team-building activities such as ice-breaker games, workshops on complexity and innovation theory, idea prototyping and community learning.
We would once again like to thank Advocate Europe for their support, organisation and information sharing!
For more details, see our project proposal, poster and illustrated story below.


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To celebrate the Derby Festival new members can today join Unity for £7.00 for the next 7 days!
It's Epsom Derby festival starting on Friday and as a bonus for our members we will be doing a horses to follow write up for each day of the meeting with news and views from our connections and what our own ratings and speed figures tell us.
Last year's Derby Day was the best tipping day we have ever experienced and we have had some big ones like Quinteo at 100/1 as a free bet for our members. Yet this was something quite special we had a feeling on Derby Day that we may go close with a few but we couldn't believe what had happened 6 bets placed and 5 bets won!
GAWDAPALIN won 33/1
EPSOM ICON won 8/1
GREEN DOOR lost (but did win after his next race)
HARZAND won the Derby at 11/1
GREEN LIGHT won at 16/1
BLAINE won at 12/1.
Indeed we made a killing on the day it was the biggest win of my career and paid me 10 times the annual salary of a UK worker all tax free. Although I did donate a fair portion to some great causes.
One of our members wrote to me to tell me he had bagged £40,000 from a small multiple on the day.
It could well pay off joining us today to make sure you don't just read about these stories but can be part of the action. We already have our list of Derby day horses so we are hoping for more of the same over a track that has served us well over the years.
Tuesday's Horses In Focus
LEICESTER 1:50 Short priced favourite here in WESTERLAND and despite the money pouring on the horse will need to have improved plenty. I think the value is GEORGE each way at 8/1.
2:50 RAG TATTER 9/2 and KINGS ACADEMY 8/1 are two to concentrate on here they come out best at the ratings and at the weights. I think one of them should win I think the 7lb claim off KINGS back should sway the verdict to that horse.
3:20 Plenty of chances in this race and that will make things tough but I am going to stick my neck out for SAYEM at 20/1. I think that run at Lingfield was really good and if she handles the surface I think that is a huge price. I would go each way for safety.
4:50 JOHN JOINER looked like he needed the run last race but it's EMJAYEM at 33/1 that we will give a shout for, the horse has a decent strike rate and after shedding a few pounds can make his presence felt here. That would be the selection but get on quick connections are having a bit on each way today.
LINGFIELD 4:10 Brother Tiger is favourite but we quite like the 3 largest price horses SANDFRANKSKIPSGO, COMEON DAVE and TAILWIND. I think COME ON DAVE at 10/1 makes the most appeal to jump out and make all. He deserves to win another race.
4:40 FLECKERAL was a horse we backed last race after a bit of information it turned out not to be his day but could make amends here at 11/1 that looks a decent price if the horse can recapture his old sparkle.
REDCAR 2:30 CURTSY 11/2 is the one for us here connections are expecting much better this race as they think the track will suit the horse to the tee so we are expecting a really big run.
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Ron DeSantis takes aim against China and other nations 'hostile to American interests'
TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to security concerns surrounding foreign-owned companies like TikTok, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to keep those with links to "foreign countries of concern," including China, Iran, Russia and Cuba, from doing business with Florida governments that could give them access to the personal information of millions of Floridians.
He unveiled several legislative proposals Thursday during a press conference in Miami, where he also announced signing an executive order to keep local and state governments in Florida from procuring technology products and services from companies with links to those same countries or "other types of regimes that are hostile to American interests."
"One of the things the [Chinese Communist Party] like to do is use technology to advance themselves and that includes trying to get personal information of Americans," he said, noting TikTok's popularity among millions of young Americans.
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"They are amassing a lot of data," he said. "It's a huge national security risk."
TikTok is second only to Google in online popularity
TikTok is the world's second most popular domain, according to online performance and security company Cloudflare, exceeded only by Google. It's owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company, and has an estimated 1 billion monthly users.
TikTok's rise in popularity has caught the attention of a host of state officials and federal lawmakers, some of whom have expressed concerns about its data privacy and security.
Last week, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing in Washington to explore its social media's impact on the nation's security. TikTok's chief operating officer, Vanessa Pappas, testified alongside representatives from YouTube, Twitter and Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook.
Pappas told the committee that employees outside the U.S., including China-based employees, can have access to TikTok U.S. user data but that it's "subject to a series of robust cybersecurity controls and authorization approval protocols overseen by our U.S.-based security team."
DeSantis said his executive order "will prevent the exposure of Floridians personal information and technology systems" to "foreign entities and bad actors."
"The last thing we want to see is the [Chinese Communist Party] getting their mitts onto people's personal information," DeSantis said.
DeSantis wants to limit gifts to Florida universities, buying land and homes
One of his legislative proposals would ban governments in Florida from contracting with any company — with ties to a hostile foreign government — that seeks personal data. He mentioned Social Security numbers, bank account information, medical records and other records that "should not be in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party."
He also wants to prohibit gifts to Florida universities from any person or company linked to his list of hostile foreign governments.
DeSantis said new legislation would also seek to prevent individuals or companies with ties to China and other "countries of concern" from buying farmland in Florida as well as land near the state's 21 military bases.
The National Association of Realtors issued a report this summer that found Chinese investors were among the biggest buyers of U.S. real estate, spending $6.1 billion on homes between April 2021 and March 2022, with Florida being near the top of their shopping list.
Asked about the NAR report, DeSantis told Fox News host Laura Ingraham in July that "it's a huge problem."
"I don't think they should be able to do it," DeSantis said. "I think the problem is these companies have ties to the CCP, and it's not always apparent on the face of whatever a company is doing."
It's not the first time DeSantis has targeted legislation at "hostile" foreign countries. Last year, he signed bills into law aimed at combating corporate espionage and preventing foreign influence on higher education and government institutions.
Contributing: The Associated Press
USA Today Network-Florida government accountability reporter Douglas Soule is based in Tallahassee, Fla. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. Twitter: @DouglasSoule


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Scientists at the University of Surrey in Guildford, England, have created the world's first Sneezeometer — an airflow sensor or spirometer device sufficiently sensitive to measure the speed of a sneeze — something the Surrey developers say no other commercially available system can do as inexpensively or effectively.
They observed that with more than 18 million Americans suffering from asthma; 10 percent of U.S. children diagnosed with the disease; 1 in 12 people in the United Kingdom currently receiving asthma treatment; and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which affects 3 to 5 percent of adult men and 2 to 5 percent of adult women, the Sneezometer has major potential for widespread use in respiratory diagnostic medicine. The device is twice as fast as other devices, researchers said.
The Sneezeometer is currently in clinical trials at King's College Hospital in London, and researchers said if trials and approvals go well, it could be available for clinical use in two years.
Spirometers, which measure the airflow rate through a patient's lungs, are already used extensively to measure lung capacity as an aid to diagnose a range of chronic and acute respiratory conditions, including asthma, OSA, and hypopnoea.
But the Surrey researchers said that currently available devices are expensive, cumbersome, and lack the degree of sensitivity required in difficult diagnostic situations, such as neonatal care.
In contrast, Surrey's Sneezometer, where the patient breathes through a fist-size instrument, is fast and sensitive enough to pick up tiny fluctuations in breath flow rate, which may be associated with a disease condition.
Market analysis already carried out by the South East Health Technologies Alliance (SEHTA) — one of the largest healthcare technology networking organizations in the U.K. — has confirmed that the spirometer is two orders of magnitude more sensitive than, and has four times the resolution of, any other device currently on the market. Because no equivalently fast and sensitive instrument has yet been available, investigators are still exploring the Sneezometer's diagnostic capabilities.
Diagnosing Debilitating Respiratory Illnesses Simply
Dr. David Birch, lead investigator of the Surrey Fluid Sensor Development Initiative at the University of Surrey's Aerodynamics and Environmental Flow research group, said in a press release: "Breathing disorders are highly prevalent in both the developed and developing world. In the USA, asthma alone costs $56 million a year and the human cost is high, too — about nine deaths every day. The diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory diseases is key to proper treatment, and we have now developed a simple, low-cost and non-intrusive diagnostic solution that will make doctors' lives easier across the world."
The Surrey Fluid Sensor Development Initiative is unique in being able to develop prototype sensor systems in any configuration, using techniques including 3D printing, within very short turnaround times, generally measured in weeks.
Part of the Surrey Fluid Sensor Development Initiative is led by Sneezeometer co-inventor Dr. Paul Nathan, who draw on decades of experience designing and managing fully-automated experimental measurement systems for the NCAS EnFlo national laboratory.
"We have created a portable, highly sensitive and accurate spirometer that can catch the speed of a sneeze," Nathan said. "What's almost as impressive is that we created this innovative device using simple 3D printing technology, with all of the prototypes 'printed' around the internal electronics."
A Portable Device to Combat Effects of Pollution
"Respiratory diseases are especially prevalent in developing cities such as Delhi and Beijing, where air quality is a big concern. Air pollution was recently placed in the top 10 health risks faced by human beings globally, with the World Health Organization linking air pollution to 7 million premature deaths every year," said University of Surrey Reader and former senior lecturer Dr. Prashant Kumar. "The availability of an inexpensive and portable diagnostic device such as this will assist in such diseases being diagnosed and treated at earlier stages."
Kumar is an executive editor for the Journal of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and his principal research focus is to understand the impact of both conventional and emerging air pollutants from transport, industrial and non-vehicle sources on air quality, public health, and infrastructure, in order to develop engineering-driven solutions and regulatory strategies for their mitigation.
The Sneezometer, in clinical trials, is being used to help diagnose conditions ranging from neonatal settings through animal diseases at King's College Hospital.
"The ability to measure the sensitivity of airflow detection and pull out other information from a single breath is very interesting from both a research and clinical perspective," said Dr. Manasi Nandi, senior lecturer in integrative pharmacology at King's College London. "This is currently not picked out with conventional tests, and we have already been using it to mimic testing of asthma."
"From our expertise in wind-tunnel measurement we have translated fundamental research into an incredibly beneficial technology that will have real impact on the lives of patients with chronic illnesses and will make diagnosis faster, cheaper and more accurate," Birch said. He noted that the spirometer may have other uses such as neonatal infant monitoring and training of elite athletes, and since it is believed to be the most sensitive flow meter, the technology could also have applications outside of spirometry.
Videos demonstrating how the Sneezometer works can be viewed at:


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Pornhub wants to make a porno in space called 'Sexploration'
Pornhub wants to film a porno in space and call it Sexploration. The adult streaming site has made a crowd funding campaign in order to make it happen, asking for $3.4 million. The first day brought in $7,990 from 365 funders.
What are your incentives for sponsoring the campaign you ask? For $150,000 you can be the proud owner of the unwashed sex spacesuits used by the actors who splooged in them.


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Introducing the Elite High School Pitchers Program
Post date: Aug 24, 2012 4:19:51 PM
Every successful high school pitcher has at least one nasty pitch!! That's why, after a year in the making, we are introducing our Elite High School Pitchers Program as part of our Purpose Pitch Program!! There are four elements that must come together for success in high school; 1) Quality strikes 2) Nasty pitches 3) Physical capabilities 4) Mental toughness. We have combined two of our successful programs into one program that will benefit any pitcher who wants to increase his velocity, control, "stuff" and conditioning. We will also work with the pitchers on the mental part of their game. Realizing success in high school comes down to a number of factors.
Can the pitcher throw quality strikes? If the pitcher just throws the ball down the middle of the plate at the belt, he will get hammered. There are a lot of factors that go into throwing quality strikes. Velocity is important but there are plenty of pitchers who can be successful with a mid-70's fastball if he can execute his pitching arsenal. By throwing quality strikes, the pitcher must have good, repeatable mechanics. He must also know how to fix his own mechanics in the middle of a game or inning. Many high school pitching coaches are dealing with 20 different pitchers over a short period of time and are not able to become intimately aware of each pitchers tendencies or fixes. That's why the pitcher needs to be his own best coach and this program will teach him how to "self diagnose" his mechanics.
Can the pitcher work out of a jam? The pitcher will find himself in jams during the course of a season, some of which he did not create. Bloop hits, errors and even bad umpiring will put the pitcher into jams that he will need to work out of. If the pitcher cannot work out of trouble by getting a key strikeout or double play, he will not have success at the high school level, plain and simple. Therefore, he must have at least one "nasty pitch" that he can use to work himself out of trouble when its most important.
Will the pitcher break down when the game is on the line? Sometimes as a pitcher you have to win a game 1-0! There are no excuses. You can't blame your offense for not scoring runs. Sometimes you need to shut the other team down for 7 innings and in order to do so you have to be conditioned properly. So, how does a pitcher condition himself properly? Weight training? Running? There is more to conditioning than exercise. It's a total body conditioning process that will ensure that the pitcher will stay strong AND be able to throw quality strikes AND be able to work out of jams late in the game. Read this article about Jimmy Summers student Brian Malerick from Hudson who won a 1-0 game in 8 innings last year. It was a great game, but the other pitcher broke down at the critical moment.
4) How will the pitcher remain confident in tough situations? One thing is certain when it comes to pitching in high school......the pitcher will face tough situations! Mental toughness refers to the ability of the pitcher to overcome obstacles such as bad umpiring, bad defense, an off day when his pitches aren't working. What strength will he draw on to keep confidence and manage his way through the game or even bounce back from a bad game?
The high school pitchers program will be a twice per week program where the pitchers will work with Coach Jimmy on mechanics and "stuff". Immediately afterwards, they will participate in a specially designed version of QuEST designed to build strength, endurance and learn how to "fire their core" to increase velocity. Mental coaching is also incorporated into the program to help them become an elite high school pitcher. While all of the other high school pitchers are throwing their weekly bullpens, these students will be making strides to becoming dominant. This program will be limited to the first 8 students who sign up. Click here to sign up for the program


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Mountain Wind
Zero compromise: the ultimate Scrambler
Listen carefully and you'll hear it. Light, yet divinely powerful, the Tramontana is coming.
Chassis development team members at Triumph have spent the past four years working in secret on what they believe is the ultimate off-road Scrambler with zero compromises.
Named after the north wind that sweeps powerfully across the Pyrenees into Spain – hence tra-montana – it has been designed to satisfy the dual needs of real off-road scrambling with big capacity.
A three-man team led by test rider and engineer brothers David and Felipe Lopez, have worked on the project in their own time and for their own satisfaction with some support from the factory, knowing it will never go into production. The starting point was the 270 crank parallel twin and its excellent levels of traction, good spread of torque and intuitive chassis character to guarantee a fun ride on forest tracks.
But David admitted: "It wasn't until the Tiger 800XC development process that we understood the real off-road potential of big capacity bikes when they were purposely developed for it. "Our off-road background was more related to light bikes such as trials and enduro, so we were surprised by the pleasure of riding big bikes in challenging conditions and terrains." Using the classics range as a base, they set about fulfilling a long-held dream of personalising one in the form of a high-performance cafe racer. They approached it as they approach every other chassis development project… developing it by riding and for riding.
Everything considered, nothing ruled out… that was the team's approach as they worked through the night on the prototype mule.
Different geometries, suspension types, wheel sizes, ergonomics and engine configurations were examined, just as they are for a production bike. This time though every development decision taken had just one aim – the quest for the perfect off-road performance. After paring the Tramontana back to nothing, the guys put each stage through its paces in a series of configurations, starting from the most conservative to maintain the classic look.
But with performance always in mind, the end product was a far more modern-retro style that mixes the essence of the Scrambler and sixties Triumphs provided by the parallel twin and the mono-spine twin-shock frame, with the high performance offered by multi-adjustable Öhlins suspension, alloy rims, twin front discs, alloy yokes bars and tailor-made Arrow exhaust. During development the bike lost 39kg as the team removed everything not strictly needed for off-road riding and selected lightweight components wherever possible.
The bike's moment of glory and a validation of the team's work came when the Tramontana's versatility ensured success at June's Tridays Rumble. David said "I've won road races in the past, but nothing matches the feeling of being first past the chequered flag on the Tramontana. The perfect venue, full of passionate Triumph enthusiasts and the perfect bike for such a unique and special race. I just had to win!"
Öhlins fully adjustable twin shocks were specifically developed, increasing the front fork stroke from 120mm to 220mm and the rear wheel stroke from 106mm to 180mm. Rear suspension increased stroke was achieved by the addition of two solid alloy clamps that reposition the top of the RSU, also improving suspension progressiveness.
Replaced by lightweight aluminium spoke wheels from Excel in sizes 21″ x 2.5″ at the front and 17″ x 4.25″ at the rear. The 21″ front wheel was vital to achieve the right level of grip and control of the front end in off-road conditions.
The frame has been modified to reduce weight by eliminating all the non-essential features. The steel fork yokes have been replaced with aluminium parts.
Steel handlebars and risers were replaced with aluminium parts with Tommaselli grips and the footrests by modified bear trap billet machined Triumph genuine accessory footrests. Their position was changed to lower the rider in relation to the bike's centre of gravity to improve standing-up bike control.
Front Brakes and Bodywork
Swopped for a twin 308mm disc system with two Nissin piston floating calipers, while the team also added a tailor-made side panel and rear mudguard.
Airbox replaced by inlet ports with individual air filters to improve low- and mid-range torque. Re-jetted Keihin carburettors. Eliminated secondary air system and tailor-made wiring harness. Ion-lithium battery.
Other Triumph Accessories
Black anodised aluminium sump guard
CNC Machined brake fluid reservoirs
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Oh, how savvy those studio bigwigs can be.
This week they're strategizing by counterprogramming, pitting a raunchy, oh-so-hot superhero against a pack of feisty, mature female book clubbers. What you really shouldn't miss is the standing-ovation performance from former American Conservatory Theater actress Annette Bening, along with a slew of outstanding indie features and a dandy of a Netflix original zombie flick.
Let's chat first about the big players. Expect "Deadpool 2" with Ryan Reynolds and company to be the box-office champ. In this sequel, the foul-mouthed, sexually adventurous hero goes mano-a-mano with the muscular and mean Cable (Josh Brolin). Expect a lot of innuendo, mayhem and vulgar jokes. We're there.
If cheeky superheroes aren't your thing and you LOOOOVEEE Netflix's "Grace & Frankie" (who doesn't?), join the "Book Club." It stars Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Diane Keaton and Mary Steenburgen, acting pros portraying book club chums who dive into the kinky folds of "Fifty Shades of Grey." Their reading pick sparks some relationships.
Too naughty for you?
Then reflect on the inspirational documentary "Pope Francis: A Man of His Word." Accomplished filmmaker Wim Wenders helms an overview of the influential pope and his efforts to advocate for our environment while bringing people together.
The kids might be more inclined to want to see "Show Dogs," a comedy with Will Arnett as an undercover cop in Vegas whose partner is a talkative pooch. It follows in the cinematic paw prints of "K-9" and "Turner and Hooch."
Jim Carrey takes a break from painting political artwork to star in the sinister "Dark Crimes," a psychological spinetingler about an investigator drawn into the sordid lives of the people he's following. Reviews, though, have been ho-hum.
Good weekend for indies
For top-tier entertainment, best look to the indies. They're dynamite this week.
Topping the list is "The Seagull," a master-class adaptation of playwright Anton Chekhov's ingenious tragicomedy. It's beautifully directed by Michael Mayer. The chaos of mix-and-match relationships and creative ambitions unspools at the Russian summer home of an egomaniacal actress, leading to absurd and often tragic results. Everyone in the cast — Saoirse Ronan, Corey Stoll, Elisabeth Moss, Mare Winningham and so on — nail it. But this is Bening's shining hour as the self-centered mom. Any acting student would be best served studying every millisecond of her perfectly calibrated performance. Give her an Oscar already, dammit.
Meanwhile, two of my personal faves at this year's San Francisco International Film Festival branch out to wider audiences.
The best is the intense, bracingly acted psychological thriller "Beast." It's an audacious, startlingly confident feature-length debut from Michael Pearce set on Jersey (not THAT Jersey!) in Western Europe. Two town outcasts grappling with disturbing pasts come together while a serial killer continues a reign of terror. It's quite a find, a moody neo-noir with knockout performances from Jessie Buckley and Johnny Flynn.
In the captivating documentary "Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat," filmmaker Sara Driver immerses us into the anything-goes artisan world of the kinetic, sensual '70s and '80s New York, creating a vibrant portrait of not only one of its most charismatic, influential artists but of the city itself.
Flying under the radar for some odd reason is "Anything," a low-key but high-impact drama built around the tender relationship that develops between lonely widower Early (John Carroll Lynch in an eloquent performance) and his transgender neighbor Freda (Matt Bomer in one of his best roles yet). Director Timothy McNeil adapts his play and manages to avoid staginess and that's largely due to a stellar cast, which includes Maura Tierney as Early's controlling sister. It's a find.
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On the streaming side of things there is Netflix's intense thriller "Cargo." While you might want to say enough already with the post-apocalyptic zombie genre, this one's a definite winner. Martin Freeman ("Black Panther" and BBC's "Sherlock") stars as a dad striving to save his baby from zombies in the Outback. As in the best horror films, the setup becomes fertile allegorical terrain for its filmmakers — Yolanda Ramke and Ben Howling — who have made one of the most moving and human zombie flicks out there. It drops May 11.
Randy Myers is a freelance correspondent covering film and is the president of the San Francisco Film Critics Circle.
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February 19, 2022Review Recipe
Cool Skateboard Boy's Birthday Party
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A skateboard themed boy's birthday party is the perfect party idea to celebrate a double-digit milestone AND impress friends. Because after all, "Turning 10 is a pretty big deal when you're 9", says Nicole, of Pretty and Print.
Nicole's oldest son asked for a skate park trip with friends for his 10th birthday, for a "cool" party.
Tween boys only grudgingly give the "cool" endorsement to anything chosen or favored by most adults, but Nicole painstakingly designed a totally sick skateboard-themed celebration to make sure that Ashton's birthday party was cool — and she succeeded.
Graffiti graphics printables, industrial style party decorations and a theme-colored snack bar dessert table meant every skater was down with this party, which Nicole captured in pictures with gorgeous detail.
Grab your board and get stoked to check out this bad bash.
See Also
- What's cooler than a Motorcycle-Themed Boys Birthday Party?
- Look at these Great Gift Ideas for Athletes.
Simple party props, décor, and menu items are essential to maintain the level of coolness for 10 year old skater dudes.
The party table is a desk top on two kitchen stools, and a plain white pegboard serves as a backdrop and holds Ashton's much-coveted birthday gift — a sweet custom skate deck!
Do I have to say again how much I adore multipurpose party items?! With bricks under the wheels for height, one of Ashton's (cleaned!) skateboards is a totally awesome alternative to a cake pedestal for a grunge-tastic cake, by Blissfully Sweet.
Careful texturing and airbrushing, plus a sugar replica of the birthday boy's new board, are impeccable details on this one-of-a-kind cake.
Lining candles up on a cake board (using tiny candle stands and/or frosting) avoids the problem of "drilling" through fondant to insert them into cake.
Metal pails and a newsprint-wrapped tabletop complement the industrial look, as do brown paper favor bags and mini aluminum pans (holding nachos to-go).
Nicole creatively used miniature skateboard favors to display theme-colored macarons.
The printables pull everything together: chocolate bar and chewing gum wrappers, thank you tags on favor bags, labels personalizing cool theme-colored drink mugs, and even lids for nachos.
Under the table, another skateboard holds paper goods and utensils for birthday cake. This table is totally cool, and definitely looks right at home at a skate park.
Ashton and all his bros had a rad time at this boys' skateboard birthday party, and Nicole deserves mad props for designing an event that 10-year-old boys declare "cool!"
I hope her creative ideas have inspired you to plan your own skateboard-themed party for your little skater dude, whether he's a toddler obsessed with everything on wheels or a massively cool tween.
Plan your own skateboard-themed birthday party using these party supplies:
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- Skate Board Foil Balloon
- Skate Board Chocolate Candy Mold
- Skateboard Pinata
- Skater Cupcake Toppers
- Happy Birthday Skateboard Banner
- Skateboarders Repositional Wall Decal
- Skateboarding Street Sign
- Tech Deck Wood Double Bank
- Skateboarder Background
- Baker's Twine String
- Dessert Table Party Kit
- Navy Blue Cupcake Wrappers
- Fingerboards
- Skateboard Candy Dispenser
- Skateboards Wall Mural Stickers
Stoked about this sweet celebration and looking for only the coolest boy birthday party ideas? Check out these awesome events…
- Geocaching Party
- Retro Rocket Ship Birthday Party
- Dirt Bike Party


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Twins trade Liriano to rival White Sox
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins traded pitcher Francisco Liriano to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, acquiring shortstop Eduardo Escobar and left-handed pitcher Pedro Hernandez, who will both be assigned to Triple-A Rochester.
Liriano has played his entire big-league career with the Twins, dating back to 2003 when the team acquired him from the San Francisco Giants. He's started 130 of the 156 games in which he's appeared since his 2005 debut, accumulating a 50-52 record and a 4.33 ERA.
The lefty was demoted to the bullpen this May after starting the season with an 0-5 record, but he resumed his duties as a starter on May 30 and since has gone 3-5 with a 3.68 ERA. This season marked another up-and-down year for a pitcher who was considered one of the Twins' best prospects in 2004 and 2005, but his strong outings recently made him a strong candidate for a trade to a contender such as the White Sox, who have a 2-1/2-game lead in the AL Central but were looking for another starting pitcher.
In 2005, Liriano led all minor league pitchers in strikeouts with 204 before he was promoted to the Twins on Sept. 5. He won his first start later that month, on Sept. 30, and earned a consistent starting role in 2006. That same year, Liriano earned an All-Star nod and won the American League Rookie of the Year award.
After his breakout rookie season, Liriano underwent Tommy John surgery on his left elbow and missed all of 2007. After a rehab assignment in 2008 and some early-season struggles, he was recalled permanently from Rochester on Aug. 1 and went 6-4 that season.
Since 2008, Liriano, 28, has never strung together two winning seasons; his only winning record since his comeback year was in 2010, when he went 14-10. The high point of these recent seasons undoubtedly came on May 3, 2011, when Liriano threw the first no-hitter by a Twins pitcher since 1999. It came in a 1-0 outing against the White Sox, his new team as of Saturday, but in spite of that outing he finished the season with a 9-10 record and a 5.09 ERA.
Despite Liriano's inconsistency this season, he has shown flashes of brilliance, including a three-hit shoutout against Oakland on May 30. He gave up only one earned run five times since returning to the rotation, and his return to form and expiring contract — he'll be a free agent at season's end — made him optimal trade bait.
Twins general manager Terry Ryan told 1500espn.com in Minneapolis that neither the team nor Liriano had pursued a contract extension.
"You're talking about dollars, you're talking about years, you're talking about a lot of things there," Ryan said. "So, I don't want to pretend like we pursued an extension, and I don't want to pretend like they did. ... I'll tell you this — he expressed interest in staying, and I appreciated that very much."
Liriano's final outing as a Twin came on July 23 against the White Sox, and even his seven-hit, seven-run, 2-2/3-inning start didn't deter Chicago from targeting him. Before Saturday's game, Ryan acknowledged that the July 31 trade deadline was fast approaching and that the team needed to make a move quickly; he also added that Friday's trade of Zack Greinke from the Brewers to the Angels did not significantly alter the trade landscape.
The White Sox currently have a 55-45 record and sit atop the AL Central by 2.5 games, while the Twins have moved out of last place in the division for the first time since April. According to MLB.com, Liriano will remain in Minneapolis for the Twins' series against the White Sox, which begins on Monday.
Escobar, 23, is the White Sox 10th-best prospect in 2012 according to Baseball America. He's spent all of this season on the White Sox's 25-man roster, playing 36 games in the infield. He also played nine games with the White Sox last season, and he's posted an overall major league batting average of .202, with 18 hits and two RBI.
Hernandez, also 23, debuted on July 18, starting a game against Boston in which he pitched four innings. He gave up eight earned runs and 12 hits in his only major league appearance after spending time at both Double A and Triple A this season. In the minor leagues, Hernandez had an 8-2 record and a 2.94 ERA this season.
The Twins also announced that they transferred P.J. Walters to the 60-day disabled list on Saturday night, and they will make a corresponding roster move before Sunday's game against Cleveland.
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21 Feb Kentuck Knob Welcomes 2018 Visitors on 10 March
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Franky Lloyd Wright's House on Kentuck Knob will be re-opening for the 2018 tour season on Saturday, March 10th. Please join us as we continue celebrating the 150th birthday of its visionary architect. In addition to our daily Guided and In-Depth House Tours, visitors can also take part in upcoming Farm to Table Dinner Series events from May through August.


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Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) – On June 20, 2014, Reflexologist Helen Chin Lui lugged her anti-gravity chair and lotions with her to give relaxation reflexology sessions to the 8th floor cardiovascular nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital. It is one of the ways the hospital honors their nurses, and their way of saying "thank you and you are doing a super job, so let us take care of you for a while." BWH coordinates several wellness fairs a year for nurses. Helen is honored and pleased that they have invited her back for the second year as the only reflexologist. The nurses were happy to see Helen and some even remembered her from the previous wellness fairs.
During the three hour session, the nurses were able to experience all the relaxation services offered such as reflexology, massage and reiki. In between relaxation sessions nurses could sample various nutritious snacks while listening to live harp music. Helen was able to give thirteen, mini relaxation reflexology sessions during the three hour period. The participants were appreciative and some wanted to extend their sessions because they were so relaxed…but back they went to tend to their patients. Another time perhaps.
The Healing Place looks forward to future nurses' wellness fairs.
The Healing Place has helped hundreds of adults and children to find long-lasting relief from chronic pain, digestive issues and heal hormonal imbalances naturally.
Helen Chin Lui is a Certified Reflexologist, Certified Energy Medicine and Reiki Practitioner. She is the founder and owner of the Healing Place in Medfield, MA. She specializes in helping people with chronic digestive disorders. For her free report "Proven Alternative Ways to Heal Common Chronic Digestive Problems: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know Can Keep You From Healing" click here.


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Agana, Guam — U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke, accompanied by an official from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and three canon lawyers, spent two days in Guam interviewing witnesses and alleged victims in a clerical sexual abuse case against Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron of Agana.
The Archdiocese of Agana, in a Feb. 18 statement, said the cardinal and officials had left the island that morning after hearing testimony Feb. 16-17 "as part of the canonical penal trial" involving accusations against the archbishop.
"They conveyed their appreciation to all individuals whom they interviewed during their work here and encouraged all of Guam's faithful to remain grounded in Christ," the archdiocese said.
The Vatican press office had confirmed that Cardinal Burke was named presiding judge in the trial of the archbishop by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, which investigates and processes abuse claims against Catholic clergy.
In the Agana archdiocesan statement, Coadjutor Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes, a former auxiliary bishop of Detroit, expressed his satisfaction that the Vatican is advancing its investigation.
"The archdiocese commends all witnesses who have stepped forward to tell their stories. We will continue to redouble our efforts to combat, root out and address sex abuse in the archdiocese," the statement said, adding, "We pray for a speedy and just result."
In the meantime, the Archdiocese of Agana said it had completed child protection training at all Catholic schools on the island and the Task Force for the Protection of Minors had begun training staff and volunteers at the parish level.
During a news conference Feb. 10, Archbishop Byrnes had announced that the archdiocese voluntarily adopted the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The charter calls for mandatory training of all adults entrusted with the care of children as well as mandatory audits.


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Verse of the Day: Ephesians 1:17
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
My deepest wish and desire is that I may know Him better. With every day, week, month and year that passes my hope is that I may gain wisdom and revelation that brings me closer to Him. I want more of you, God, less of me and more of you, God.


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Just like last year, LG is preparing two flagships for 2019, with the first one being the G8 ThinQ. During the MWC 2019 trade show, things are expected to be a little different, thanks to the introduction of 5G connectivity. Disappointingly, the G8 ThinQ isn't going to be the first 5G-ready flagship from the struggling company, but the V50 ThinQ will be, according to the latest leak.
LG V50 ThinQ Will Miss out on an Optical Fingerprint Reader, but Is Expected to Get a Significant Camera Hardware Upgrade
The latest image shared by Evan Blass shows LGs' first 5G-ready flagship, the V50 ThinQ running on the Sprint network. It is possible LG launches the V50 ThinQ in the U.S. exclusively through Sprint, but other carriers might agree to sell the flagship if things pan out. As for the design, the V50 ThinQ looks similar to last year's V40 ThinQ but it could be a move from LG to save costs, seeing as how the company has suffered successive losses in this business.
What you see in the image below is a lack of an in-display fingerprint scanner, so you'll have to stick to the old ways of unlocking your phone. Luckily, LG will incorporate a triple camera setup at the back, and from what we can tell, the flagship will have two cameras at the front. The presence of a dual-front camera means that users might be able to take regular and wide-angle selfies if LG allows such a feature.
LG V50 ThinQ for Sprint 5G pic.twitter.com/TNLQsYPgPS
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 16, 2019
As for the triple camera, we can expect one regular sensor, one telephoto shooter, followed by a wide-angle snapper to give the device more diversity when capturing images or videos. The rest of the hardware includes a Snapdragon 855, which was a no-brainer, along with the Snapdragon X50 5G modem. Just like the G8 ThinQ, the V50 could also sport a Time-of-Flight camera (ToF) at the front to give the smartphone superior facial recognition capabilities. Bear in mind that the 2020 lineup of iPhones are reportedly getting the same camera to upgrade the Face ID security metric.
Additionally, the V50 ThinQ should also get G8's Crystal Sound OLED technology (CSO), which amplifies the audio using the display of the smartphone. This can mean the V50 ThinQ will not have a front-firing speaker at the top of the display, thus giving it a cleaner look. With all this technology present in a compact package, don't expect the device to come cheap. Previously, it was leaked that the G8 will cost around $900 USD, so expect the V50 ThinQ to venture in the $1000 category of smartphones fairly easily.
Both the G8 and V50 are reportedly getting announced on February 24, so the missing details will be unveiled at the aforementioned date. Are you looking forward to the launch? Tell us your thoughts down in the comments.
News Source: Twitter (Evan Blass)