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Optimum Nutrition Burn Complex Review
The Burn Complex product range consists of two functional powders and a protein powder, all of which are designed to assist with burning fat. These are recent additions to the ever-expanding range of innovative Optimum Nutrition products.
When it comes to fat burners, you've probably encountered just about every claim imaginable. In their subtle way, products labels and advertising tell us just how amazing and immediate your results are going to be.
Understandably, these claims can capture our interest and provoke thought over what could be. What would life be like if we weighed 10 or 20 kilograms less, with self-confidence reaching record levels? Surely this would be followed by some kind of life transformation and an ever-lasting wave of happiness and content …
With a market practically bursting at the seams with all sorts of weight loss nutritional powders, liquids and fortified proteins, it's pretty easy to quickly become confused.
Are these label claims actually verified? Who do we trust?
Heavy-handed sales tactics and way over-the-top marketing techniques have turned simple nutritional formulas into supposed life-resurrecting must-have products.
To be this good, surely these products must contain molecules encouraged into existence by nothing other than magic, perhaps by the hand of Gandalf or Harry Potter.
And when the results don't match the claims, it's easy to become frustrated and disillusioned. Even conclusions drawn from scientific research can contradict each other. After all, a researcher's conclusions are dependent on so many variables, such as study design, mathematical analysis of the results, dosage, duration and quality of the nutrient, food or herbal medicine.
And then we have to consider who's funding the research …
This isn't to say that quality supplements don't have a place in helping us achieve health, body composition or performance outcomes. There's plenty of ethical scientists, quality research and sports nutrition and wellness companies that put ethics and efficacy on a high pedestal.
In fact, the Burn Complex range helps us become a little more optimistic about sports nutrition supplementation. The team at Optimum Nutrition have clearly done their research in formulating these underrated products, identifying nutritional compounds backed by some interesting scientific studies.
Optimum Nutrition Burn Complex Caffeine-Free
This product is a 100% caffeine-free option, ideal for anyone training late at night, who is caffeine sensitive or already has a high caffeine intake. After all, those triple-shot espressos do add up!
Though caffeine itself is a helpful fat burning aid, this product delivers additional metabolic boosters. One in particular functions in a similar biological way to caffeine.
Acetyl L-Carnitine
Often one of the most irritating parts of weight loss products is that they deliver sub-optimal dosages. For instance, the therapeutic dosage window for Acetyl L-Carnitine is considered to be around 1g to 2g per day for adults.
Have you ever read a nutrition label more closely when you got home, only to discover there is a "c" between the "m" and the "g" that you think shouldn't be there?
For example, you thought there was enough active ingredient in each serve, only to realise that the nutrient is listed in micrograms (mcg) instead of milligrams (mg). That is to say, 1,000 times less than an ideal dosage!
Fortunately, ON Burn Complex non-stim delivers a solid 1.5 grams of the acetylated form of L-Carnitine. The difference between L-Carnitine and Acetyl L-Carnitine is that the latter passes through the blood-brain-barrier, offering another set of potential benefits.
We may only be scratching the surface when it comes to understanding what Acetyl L-Carnitine can do for human health, especially regarding fat loss, enhancing energy synthesis, boosting antioxidant status and improving the physical condition of the aging adult.
A fascinating review article published by Nutrients in 2018 highlighted that L-Carnitine supplementation can increase muscle mass, whilst decreasing body weight in older adults 1. This indicates reductions in fat mass.
It was also noted that L-Carnitine supplementation helped to reduce physical and mental fatigue, reduced delayed muscle soreness and improved blood flow to muscle tissue. These are quite a lot of unique benefits from one dipeptide.
It's important to note that many of the benefits of L-Carnitine in older age may be due to improved muscle energetics, as muscle carnitine levels decrease with age.
When it comes to fat-burning, carnitine plays a quite intrinsic role in the human body, and is responsible for shunting long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria for energy.
A comprehensive review article published by Obesity Reviews in 2016 indicated that Carnitine supplementation led to an additional 1.33kg of extra weight loss compared to placebo 2.
This puts Acetyl L-Carnitine in the order of magnitude of helpful adjunct to weight loss. Is it an absolute miracle maker? Certainly not. If you're after miracles, these can only be achieved through a shift in mental attitude and changing the way you live, plus a decent helping of time.
Reality can be a cold slap in the face by an overly large hand, right? However, it's better to face facts now than have your expectations crushed after many weeks or months of diligent supplementation.
Chilli, Cayenne and Capsaicin: One and the Same?
Just as the main active compound in turmeric is curcumin, chilli contains a fiery plant chemical called capsaicin. Capsaicin is actually one of the many capsaicinoids found in chilli plants.
Cayenne Pepper is a type of chilli that contains plenty of heat-inducing capsaicin. And why do we want more heat, especially during a scorching Australian summer?
Because capsaicin does special things to our metabolism, a by-product of which is heat.
The prestigious Lancet published an article all the way back in 2001 which examined the effects of consuming capsaicin containing foods on obesity 3. The researchers concluded that capsaicin was associated with a lower prevalence of obesity.
Though epidemiological (population-based) research results can be difficult to interpret, clinical trials have been conducted using capsaicin and placebo in order to study their effects on fat loss more closely.
One such study examined chilli supplementation and placebo in 40 women and 40 men over 12 weeks, with results indicating an improvement in abdominal fat loss 4. The researchers stated that the fat loss was close to significant, which simply means the numerical cut-off point that needs to be reached to call the results statistically significant was narrowly missed.
This concept can be compared to the expiration date on food. At a minute before midnight it's safe to eat, yet two minutes later … expired. Of course, we know that teams of pathogenic bacteria didn't wait until the stroke of midnight to reveal themselves. The freshness of a packaged food is on a constant downward trend after its creation. An expiration date simply makes things easier for the consumer.
Statistically-significant and fresh, non-significant and expired. There's always a grey area in between. But I'm not suggesting for a minute that you consume expired foodstuffs—disclaimer alert!
Another research article showed that capsaicin supplementation slowed weight regain after modest weight loss 5. Though this doesn't exactly sound jump-and-click-your-heels-together amazing, it still highlighted capsaicin's fat burning power.
Finally, in 2017 the Journal of Basic Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology published an article stating that chilli supports fat metabolism and thermogenesis by triggering the sympathetic nervous system and enhancing insulin control 6.
Stimulants, like caffeine, also trigger the sympathetic nervous system, which is why they are believed to assist with fat burning and weight loss.
Because this is a caffeine-free products, you won't notice any stimulant effects, which you might rely on if you are using this as a pre-workout. And though the caffeine version will have slightly better fat-burning potency, this product is a quality non-stim variety.
This product also contains L-Theanine, Green Tea Extract and a B Vitamin complex, which assist with energy, fat-burning and mood. These ingredients will be covered in more depth in the paragraphs ahead.
This all puts Optimum Nutrition Burn Complex Caffeine-Free in good standing as a helpful thermogenic assistant. There's no substitute for a quality diet, lifestyle and exercise program, but this product is as good as it gets when it comes to a thermogenic aid that won't have you climbing the walls at night.
Smart nutritional products like this one from Optimum Nutrition do help to take the edge off, making your body composition goals easier to attain and also maintain once reached.
Optimum Nutrition Burn Complex with Caffeine
If you like to hit the gym with some caffeine-containing thermogenics circulating through your veins, then this is the product to get the job done.
The difference between the two varieties of Burn Complex powder is that the caffeinated version contains guarana plus pure caffeine. All other active ingredients are identical.
Guarana and Caffeine
Burn Complex caffeinated contains 250mg of caffeine per serve, as well as Guarana Seed Extract. Guarana is a climbing plant native to the Amazon basin in Brazil, an area well known for its rich fertile soil.
Guarana seed is a natural source of caffeine. In fact, the seeds of this climbing plant contain around 4 times the amount of caffeine as coffee! In addition, research shows that there are in fact other natural plant chemicals in guarana seed, apart from caffeine, that have a stimulant effect as well 7.
Based on this, each serve of Burn Complex ON Caffeinated delivers approximately the stimulant effect of 3 standard cups of coffee. Compared to your average pre-workout, you could say this it still about smack-bang in the middle of the road when it comes to potency.
If you don't often take herbal stimulants, caffeine or coffee, the moral of the story here is take it easy. Rome wasn't built in a day, nor a month. Start on a ¼ serve, taken before lunch, and see how you go. Or just go stimulant-free.
The Guarana, along with Acetyl L-Carnitine, Green Tea, Caffeine and Cayenne in ON Burn Complex Caffeinated all offer a nice synergistic fat-burning effect to complement your exercise, quality meals and healthy lifestyle 8.
B Vitamins
B Vitamins are well known as anti-stress and energy promoting nutrients, sold in capsules, tablets, liquid and even powder form. Burn Complex Caffeine contains B1, B2, B3, B6, B12 and Folic acid.
Though the quantities of each of these vitamins does not reach that of a B complex, excluding folic acid at 300mcg per serve, it does cover some of your basic needs for these nutrients.
This product can be substituted for a pre-workout due to its caffeine and Acetyl L-Carnitine content. It will deliver a decent energy hit, depending on your sensitivity just like a standard pre-workout, with ingredients to promote fat burning.
Acetyl L-Carnitine is in fact a fantastic nutrient to take before exercise, no matter your performance or body composition goals. Not only does it promote fat-burning, but it can also enhance energy levels, reduce muscle soreness, improve mood and focus, and in older adults it has been shown to increase lean body mass 9,10,11.
If your training goals are more related to strength, power and muscle size, you will be better off using Gold Standard Pre-Workout. This standard pre-workout delivers specific amino acids, like creatine, to enhance explosive power and muscle volumisation.
Optimum Nutrition Burn Complex Protein Powder
No fat-burning thermogenic range could ever be complete without a quality protein powder! Optimum Nutrition have spared no expense in delivering a bioavailable dairy protein, loaded with the common ingredients from their Burn Complex range.
Green Tea is one of the quintessential natural thermogenics, offering a wide range of benefits helpful to overall health. It is derived from the Camellia sinenses plant, as are the others teas Assam, black and oolong.
In the field of Herbal Medicine, Green Tea is often prescribed for a number of reasons, as it offers anti-viral, antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer effects and more. Research has also clearly established a place for this ingredient as a valid fat-burner.
Green tea contains a range of natural plant chemicals called polyphenols. These interesting compounds offer a range of benefits, with one in particular gaining more than its fair share of scientific attention: EGCG.
Epigallocatechin-3-0-gallate (easier to say EGCG) is believed to be the main fat-burning phytochemical in Green Tea. Research has so far shown that Green Tea increases exercise-induced abdominal fat loss and helps us burn fat faster than can be explained by its caffeine content 12.
An interesting research paper published in 1999 by the one-and-only American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (yes, I'm a fan) showed that supplementation with this tea leaf actually increases your 24 hour energy expenditure 13. This is good news for tea lovers and anyone ready to hook into Optimum Nutrition's Burn Complex range.
Though it would have been nice to see a standardised extract used throughout the Burn Complex range, which specifically indicates the EGCG and total polyphenol content, this ingredient will deliver some benefit to help you move in the right direction—faster.
L-Theanine is an amino acid that is not incorporated into human body protein structures, though it does have a neurotransmitter effect in the brain. Originally discovered in Green Tea back in 1949, L-Theanine was later found in various fungal species.
Isn't it interesting that 70 years later, we are establishing a role for this nutrient. It makes you wonder what fascinatingly mysterious nutrients scientists are uncovering today that will be popular 100 years from now …
Anyway, this is an incredible digression from the topic at hand!
This specialised amino acid has been researched reasonably well over the last couple of decades, with studies consolidating a role for it as a biological calming agent. L-Theanine is able to stimulate relaxing alpha brain waves, which assist in the management of mild stress and anxiety 14,15.
This effect may be mediated by blocking a powerful stimulatory neurotransmitter in the brain called glutamic acid 16.
L-Theanine has become a popular inclusion to a wide range of sports nutrition and wellness supplements. And it might seem counterproductive and somewhat counterintuitive taking a relaxant when you're about to engage in vigorous exercise …
However, we can't forget that Burn Complex ON Protein does contain caffeine. Though caffeine is a great ergogenic and thermogenic aid, it can trigger some unwanted side effects, like jitteriness and scattered focus.
For this reason, caffeine accompanied by L-Theanine can be even more potent. The caffeine delivers the physical stimulation and drive to forge ahead, while L-theanine mops up neuronal side-effects in the brain.
Optimum Nutrition Burn Complex Protein contains 100mg of caffeine per serve, which is equivalent to approximately 1 standard cup of coffee.
Protein Powders and Weight Loss
So why would we use a protein powder on a weight loss or even a maintenance program? Aren't we just guzzling unnecessary energy that we'll invariably have to burn off?
That's the beauty of high quality bioavailable protein. Much of the natural energy inherent within the molecule is stored or converted. If you're keen, let's dig a little, as it's quite a complex subject.
Protein has a lot more fat-burning power than carbohydrates and fats. This thermogenic or heating effect, which is a sign of metabolic activity, is likely the result of increased protein synthesis.
Protein synthesis is the process of repairing or building lean muscle and many other protein structure and compounds in the body, such as those found in bone, organs and skin.
This protein-synthetic protein-food-related heat-effect was suggested as far back as the 80s, in an article published by the International Journal of Obesity 17.
So if you're not a scholar of protein and are a little confused here—completely understandable. To summarise: we consume quality protein through food or drink, which triggers protein synthesis.
Because protein synthesis is an energy-demanding activity, a greater amount of heat is created.
In part, this protein synthesis is responsible for repairing and building lean muscle mass. Therefore, much of the energy contained within high bioavailability protein is actually stored as lean body mass and other important body proteins, which is really good.
This is why many companies selling branched chain amino acids and essential amino acid formulations claim their products are zero calorie. Though this statement is certainly a stretch, much of the essential amino acids will not need to be burnt as fuel, and instead will be used to rebuild, repair and maintain our body (more so true for a quality EAA formulation).
This chapter isn't designed to remove all inhibitions when it comes to guzzling litres of delicious flavoured protein shakes multiple times daily! The body's capacity for protein synthesis is certainly not infinite.
And overloading with too much protein can create digestive disturbances, and leave us feeling washed out and ready for a nap, rather than inspired to hit the gym or catch up on some energy-expending weekly jobs, like washing the car or mowing the lawn.
Going overboard on protein also tends to cause us to miss out on other important nutrients in our diet, like fibre, low glycemic index carbohydrates and beneficial fats.
However, one or two protein shakes daily each delivering 20 grams of dairy protein is perfectly fine for most people, particularly when you're engaging in an exercise program.
These shakes also serve the incredibly important purpose of preserving lean muscle mass during weight loss programs. This helps to reduce the risk of rebound weight gain 18.
What Makes the Burn Complex Range Different?
The Optimum Nutrition Burn Complex range is unique and rich in ingredients supported by clinical trials and other research. It also offers an option for the caffeine sensitive. If you are after a caffeine free protein to supplement during a weight loss program, Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein will be fine.
Though the B vitamin potency may be less than effective, and the grade of the Green Tea is perhaps lacking, overall the ingredient selections and disclosed dosages should prove enough to gently nudge you in the right direction on a weight loss or maintenance program.
With classic flavours like Lemon Lime, Grape and Strawberry Kiwi, these drinks go down well on ice or mixed in cold water. A refreshing beverage can really take the edge off a solid training session when, realistically, you'd prefer to be lounging in front of your television with a bag of Doritos.
- Fielding R et al. L-Carnitine Supplementation in Recovery after Exercise. Nutrients, 2018 Vol 10
- Pooyandjoo M et al. The effect of (L-)carnitine on weight loss in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Obesity Reviews, 2016, Vol 17; 10 p. 970-976
- Wahlqvist ML and Wattanapenpaiboon N. Hot Foods--unexpected help with energy balance? Lancet 2001 Vol 358;9279 p.348-349
- Snitker S et al. Effects of novel capsinoid treatment on fatness and energy metabolism in humans: possible pharmacogenetic implications. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2009 Vol 89;1 p.45-50
- Effect of Capsaicin on substrate and weight maintenance after modest body-weight loss in human subjects. British Journal of Nutrition 2003 Vol 90;3 p.651-659
- Arghese S. et al. Chili pepper as a body weight-loss food. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 2017 Vol 68;4 p.392-401.
- Moustakas D et al. Guarana provides additional stimulation over caffeine alone in the planarian model. PLoS One 2015 Vol 10;4 e123310
- Da Silva Lima N et al. Modulatory effects of guarana (Paullinia cupana) on adipogenesis. Nutrients 2017 Vol 9;6
- Fielding R et al. L-Carnitine Supplementation in Recovery after Exercise. Nutrients, 2018 Vol 10
- Plioplys A.V. and Plioplys S. Amantadine and L-carnitine treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome. Neuropsychobiology, 1997 Vol 35;1 p.16-23
- Traina G. The neurobiology of acetyl-L-carnitine. Frontiers in Bioscience, 2016 Vol 1;21 p.1314-1329.
- Maki K.C. et al. Green Tea Catechin Consumption Enhances Exercise-Induced Abdominal Fat Loss in Overweight and Obese Adults. The Journal of Nutrition 2009 Vol 139;2 p.264-270
- Dulloo A.G. et al. Efficacy of a green tea extract rich in catechin polyphenols and caffeine in increasing 24-h energy expenditure and fat oxidation in humans. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 1999 Vol 70 p.1040-1045
- Sarris J et al. L-theanine in the adjunctive treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Journal of Psychiatric Research. 2019 Vol 110 p.31-37
- Nobre AC et al. L-theanine, a natural constituent in tea, and its effect on mental state. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2008 Vol 17 p.167-168
- Kimura K et al. L-Theanine reduces psychological and physiological stress responses. Biological Psychology. 2007 Vol 74;1 p.39-45
- Garrow JS. He contribution of protein synthesis to thermogenesis in man. International Journal of Obesity 1985 Suppl 2 p.97-101
- Johansson K et al. Effects of anti-obesity drugs, diet, and exercise on weight-loss maintenance after a very-low-calorie diet or low-calorie diet: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2014 Vol 99;1 p.14-23
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Suede @ Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow, 31 Jul
Suede prove that you're never too old to jump up and down and forget about the outside world for a couple of hours, even if it is pissing it down
Kelvingrove Bandstand is a sea of ponchos and watery pints this evening, as the rain chucks it down on everyone who's out to see one of the top British bands of the 90s, Suede. From the looks on most faces, many of the audience are trying their best to ignore the fact that the weather only seems to be getting worse as time goes on, many folk begrudgingly perched on the amphitheatre's wet concrete seating. However, the lack of sun and wet bums are all forgotten when Brett Anderson and co finally arrive via a small door at the back of the stage.
Opening with As One, from last year's The Blue Hour, it becomes quickly evident that Anderson is still very much the ferociously energetic frontman he was during the band's 90s peak; thrashing around the stage, jumping and sweating wildly, at times even jumping into the crowd to sing face-to-face with the hardcore fans down the front. Fully expecting the audience to keep up with him, they duly oblige. "Come on, this isn't a fucking tea party" he playfully exclaims between songs, before throwing himself to the ground and writhing his way through classic Suede tune The Drowners.
Mercifully, the rain finally decides to ease and spirits rise, with ponchos being thrown off throughout the crowd. "It's a little damp but we're not gonna let that spoil it", Anderson says to the crowd. "We're made of girders here, not like those Londoners!" For a group who released their first album more than 25 years ago, Suede deliver their performance in a lively, punk-rock fashion, still sounding and acting like a band in their 20s.
Pausing for a moment, Anderson addresses the crowd with a poignant thought: "It doesn't matter how many times they grind us down, it doesn't matter how many times they stamp us into the ground, we always come back. 'Cause we're the lovers on the streets, we're the litter on the breeze, what the fuck are we?" before launching into their angst-ridden anthem, Trash.
Finishing up with arguably their biggest hit The Beautiful Ones, Suede leave the Kelvingrove audience – from the middle-aged couples reliving their youth with one of their favourite bands, to the younger generation seemingly finding the group and realising their powerful, moody messages – drenched, but happy. Suede show us all this evening that you're never too old to jump up and down, forget about the outside world and sing along to some killer tunes for an hour or two, even if it is pissing it down.


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Episode 26: Did you know many places in the Bible tell us how much God cares about all his creatures? We explore these verses, look at one example of God's special design, and hear about some experiments learning the special properties of God's world.
If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating (which takes 5 seconds) or review (2 minutes, tops). Thanks!
A Bunch of Scripture
Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. Matthew 10:29
Proverbs 12:10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.
If thou see the donkey of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him. Exodus 23:4-5
But the seventh year thou shalt let it rest and lie still; that the poor of thy people may eat: and what they leave the beasts of the field shall eat. In like manner thou shalt deal with thy vineyard, and with thy oliveyard. Exodus 23:11
But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: Exodus 20:10
Deuteronomy 25:4 Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn.
Psalm 147:4 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
Job 38-41 I'll leave this for you to read, but it's worth it, especially remembering God knows the answer to every question he asks!
Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Matthew 6:27-30
Chameleon Tongues
These tiny creatures are full of specialized designs helping them fit into their environment. January 2016 we learned a little more of just how amazing God's work on them is by studying their tongues.
The LA Times has a good article on what we learned, sadly with the required ending of, "Thus, a snappier and stretchier tongue might be just the evolutionary edge that they need." But there isn't the first guess as to how they could have developed these highly engineered tongues by random mutations.
Brown University published this mini video of a tiny chameleon catching a bug:
I first saw them on a composite video only on facebook, which is where I got this quote:
"The researchers watched 20 chameleon species and found the smallest animals have the fastest, most powerful tongues.
But why?
They believe it's because smaller chameleons need proportionately more food to survive."
Can you imagine assuming the reason a computer has a quiet and fast keyboard is because without it that model wouldn't sell, end of story?
And they say the "real" science is on their side. [End rant]
We recently finished up the first module on Worldview available at Creation Quest. I must say I was highly impressed, even with big expectations. About the only thing that bugged me was the sound quality when the live class would answer questions. But otherwise I thought Pat Roy did a tremendous job presenting the Young Earth Creation viewpoint to a middle school audience.
The experiments were a lot of fun, and all involved ice!
Today we did this one:
How clouds rain freshwater collected from salty oceans
- tea kettle with hot water (handled by grownup)
- large plastic leftover container with matching lid
- food coloring
- salt
- heavy bowl
- ice (or frozen food, it just needs to be cold)
Add hot water to the container to around an inch or two deep [2-5 cm] and stir in some food coloring and a good pour of salt (the saltier the water, the more obvious the distillation process is).
Place the bowl in the middle and fasten on the lid.
Put the ice on top of the lid right above the bowl.
Wait long enough to watch the class, or about 1/2 hour
If the lid sags, you should have some water in the bowl, if it's taut, you might have to tip the condenced water from the inner lid into the bowl.
Taste and examine both sets of water.
Fruit Battery Clock
We got our kit for Christmas (thanks Grandpa!), but it looks like the only thing you need to buy special is the digital clock with wires attached.
PBS does a good job describing the process.
PS Our apple didn't hold out very long, just a day later it wasn't producing enough electricity to keep the clock going. A highly acidic lemon is ideal if you can get one. 🙂
One Last Verse
Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth. Isaiah 40:26
Last night's sermon included this verse and I almost wished I'd used it on the podcast instead. Who would have guessed it demonstrates the "greatness of his might" to be able to hand out names? But knowing how vast the universe is today, we know Isaiah is absolutely right!


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TEENAGE pregnancies in West Dunbartonshire have dropped drastically in the past 15 years, recent figures show.
According to statistics from the Information Services Division (ISD), which collects data about the NHS in Scotland, numbers have plummeted since 2006.
The total number of women under the age of 20 who have fallen pregnant in West Dunbartonshire has roughly halved, from 185 to 93 in the two years between 2015 and 2017.
The number of children under the age of 16 who have reported to the NHS as being pregnant has fallen even further, from 42 between 2006 and 2008 to just 12 at the most recent count.
Which represents a fall of 71 per cent in 11 years.
Figures for West Dunbartonshire remain relatively close to the Scottish average in 2017, with 2.8 women per 1,000 in the whole of Scotland under the age of 16 becoming pregnant, compared to 2.9 in West Dunbartonshire, and 18.4 women per 1,000 nationally having a child compared to 18.1 locally.
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However, the number of recorded pregnancies in women younger than 20 in West Dunbartonshire is significantly higher than the rest of the country, being recorded as 39.5 per 1,000 women in the WDC area, compared to just 30.2 in the whole of Scotland in 2017.
Commenting on the findings, Scottish Government public health minister Joe Fitzpatrick said: "It is encouraging to see a fall in the rates of teenage pregnancy for the 10th successive year.
"This reduction means rates are the lowest since monitoring began in 1994.
"I'm particularly pleased that the gap in teenage pregnancy rates between the most and least deprived areas is narrowing too.
"We have taken significant action in this area and are working with partners to further support young people around both pregnancy and parenthood.
"This includes the introduction of our 'Pregnancy and Parenthood in Young People Strategy' in 2016, which aims to address the cycle of deprivation associated with pregnancy in young people and ensure services put young people at the centre of decision-making, helping them to achieve their potential as young people and as parents."


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Burma has been added to India & Sri Lanka in Ffestiniog Travel's tempting selection of South Asia escorted tours.
The specialist tour operator Ffestiniog Travel offers three exotic itineraries that are sure to tick all the boxes with train enthusiasts looking for something special for their next holiday.
The new Burma itinerary from Ffestiniog Travel introduces Burma Adventure – its inaugural visit to this fascinating hidden country, described by George Orwell as being a 'land like no other'. Highlights of this sublime 20-day escorted tour include three days of private steam charters on the remote Burma Mines Railway, journeys over the Gokteik Viaduct and along the 'Burma Road to China', overnight stays at Inle Lake and Golden Rock, and sightseeing in Mandalay, Bagan, Yangon and Singapore. You'll also take to the water to enjoy a picnic cruise on the Irrawaddy to Minguin Pagoda, a cruise to watch the sunset from the temple steps in Bagan, and travel by canoe motor boat on Inle Lake to visit local markets and lake monasteries. Departing 10 January 2016, the price is from Ł5,995 pp.
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28th August 2015
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Monday 30 November, 2015 - 13:11
Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has urged South Africans to continue to test for HIV in order to achieve an AIDS-free generation ahead of the World AIDS Day (1 December).
Ramaphosa points out that, "We need to spread the word about prevention and encouraging all sexually-active South Africans to use condoms. We need to encourage people to test for HIV and TB [tuberculosis].
He further states that South Africans need to ensure that all those who need treatment receive treatment and that they remain on treatment.
To read the article titled, "World AIDS Day - Know Your Status," click here.
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Villa Cal Cristo (Ref:2363)
- Sleeps 6
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 85m2
- WiFi
- Private Pool
Villa Cal Cristo is located in Pollensa on the Spanish island of Mallorca. This detached vacation rental property is air-conditioned and sleeps up to 6 people with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms along with private swimming pool.
The villa is set over 2 floors and is surrounded by extensive manicured gardens with beautiful Mediterranean flowers and private swimming pool.On the ground floor there is a spacious and airy lounge together with kitchen, 2 air-conditioned bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin), family shower room and shaded furnished terraces.
A spiral staircase leads up to the mezzanine level, where a further sleeping area for 2 guests as well as second sitting area and an additional full bathroom are located.
Living Room
The living room has sofas, WiFi Internet, Satellite TV, DVD player, dining area and ornamental fire place.
The kitchen features: full oven, cooking hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, filter coffee machine, toaster and kettle. There is also a Barbecue.
Villa Cal Cristo has 3 bedrooms:
Bedroom 1 is air conditioned with a double bed.
Bedroom 2 is air conditioned with 2 single beds.
Bedroom 3 has 2 single beds.
Villa Cal Cristo can sleep up to 6 people. (FREE Travel Crib and Highchair available on request.)
Villa Cal Cristo has 2 Bathrooms:
Bathroom 1 is a family bathroom with shower. W/C.
Bathroom 2 is a family bathroom, bath with shower. W/C.
Maid service, bath towels and hand towels are included.
Swimming Pool
The large private swimming pool attracts sun all day long and is equipped with a pool shower, comfortable sunbeds and shades.Size: 8m x 4m
Depths: Shallow: 1.2m; Deep End: 1.8m
Access: Roman Steps
The swimming pool is surrounded by extensive private gardens, with mature shrubs and Mediterranean flowers. This is a truly relaxing location, blessed by nature and sheltered by the high mountains of Sierra de Tramuntana behind.
- 24/7 Guest Concierge
- Villa with Private Pool
- Detached Villa
- Private Tended Gardens
- Private Off Road Parking
- WiFi Internet
- DVD Player
- Satellite TV (Local Channels Only)
- Towels and Linen Provided
- Cot and Highchair on request
- Dishwasher
- Washing Machine
- A/C - Air-Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Ironing Facilities
- Pool Sun Beds
- Pergola
- Garden BBQ
- Valuables Safety Box
Property Location
Villa Cal Cristo Reviews
We (six female 30year olds) has the most amazing stay here. It was short but we didn't mind as spent a lot of time in the pool. The town on Pollenca is about a 30min walk away which we did and it's a gorgeous town, and the same with the Port (we got a taxis). Overall we would recommend this stay for anyone who wishes to be in a more cultural town away from the business of the city. A car would be recommended but taxis are not too expensive if needed. Thank you for our stay!
Charming little villa in quiet out of town location. Ideal base for exploring the mountains. 30 min walk or 10 min bike ride to Pollensa via quiet back roads.
Great villa, really enjoyed our stay. Will consider booking again
A great finca, everything is there, what you need for a relaxing holiday. Even bread and drinking water was available on the day of arrival. Just great.
We enjoyed our stay very much!
Good sevice
This is one of the best villas available. Our group rented it and it was perfect. We couldnt ask for more. Thank you for the clear directions upon arrival as everything went smoothly. We visit Mallorca often and would love to stay here again.
A wonderful villa, with great facilities, near a beautiful Mallorcan town.
Ie Villa Cal Cristo liegt traumhaft am Fusse desTramuntana Gebirges in der Nähe von Pollenca. Ruhe und Entspannung sind garantiert. Obwohl sie dieselt an der MA 10 liegt, ist nicht laut. Das Grundstück ist sehr groß mit einem sehr gepflegten Garte. Die Villa ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Eine Heizung ist vorhanden, um auch in der kälteren Jahreszeit dort zu wohnen. Wir kommen Greene wieder
Very well organised by Agni Travel - kept well informed at all times. Good location for Pollenca Town and Port Pollenca. Villa was well equipped and as advertised.
We loved it Couple in their 40's. Even did some swimming too in April. We slept very well (so quiet) and the beds are very comfortable (great duvets too)!
We loved this place with the nice pool great poolbeds and the covered terrace. We really had a great time in Villa Cal Cristo. Everytime it was a pleasure to return at this place after our trips. The location was perfect close to the nice village of Pollenca supermarket at a few kilometers and turning right on the road close to the mountains to the left 15 minutes to the Beach. Great to bike in both directions. The garden is next to the road Ma10 which is not too busy. Further it was a nice surprise that a few times during our two weeks stay the linnen was changed the beds were made and the bathrooms were cleaned. The service of the rental team was great
We had a wonderful holiday. The house is very nice and very good equipped with anything you need.
Cal Cristo villa is a hidden gem which I do not want to share!!! The interior is so unique and traditionally spanish but with all the mod cons including a dishwasher and hair dryer, loved the double height space in the living area, made it feel cosy but open at the same time with all the wood. Watching the sunset on Alucida beach was simply superb and I highly recommend visiting Pollenca old town and Sant Vincent for the afternoon.
We all had a lovely time at this villa. It was great to sit outside and look down the valley or at the mountains. The kitchen was well equipped for making meals. Cala San Vicente Beach only a short drive away.
We always rent a villa and this has been my favorite so far the villa and pool were fab and the location of the villa couldn't be better.


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The 16th Cyprus Amateur Men's Open, which is organised by the Cyprus Golf Federation (CGF), is this year to be hosted by Elea Estate Golf Club between Friday, May 18 and Sunday, May 20. This is a World Amateur Golf Ranking event, (WAGR) which is staged on an annual rotational basis between the four grass course clubs in Paphos. The main sponsor is the Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO).The event has traditionally attracted international golfers in addition to the best amateur golfers based in Cyprus. The defending champion, JJ Micallef from Malta is returning to defend his title.The championship is staged over three days, with volunteer Marshals and CGF Referees helping the players to negotiate their way round the course. On the last day, Sunday, May 20, there is a €10,000 prize travel voucher for a hole in one, sponsored by the CGF. Players will enjoy buffet lunch at the completion of play on the last day, followed immediately by the presentation of prizes.Details are available on www.cgf.org.cy
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League-leading Beermen hold off Bolts
Shanghai officials reveal novel coronavirus transmission modes San Miguel head coach Leo Austria was pleased with how his team played despite coming off a Christmas break. "The game we've shown tonight is the game we want to have," said Austria whose Beermen are on a two-game win streak. "We want to be consistent and if we're consistent we get good results, so I'm thankful to the players because they were focused."FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra teammates show love for SlaughterSPORTSWe are youngSPORTSFreddie Roach: Manny Pacquiao is my Muhammad AliMeralco managed to keep three-time MVP June Mar Fajardo at bay with the big man putting up a pedestrian, by his standards, 11-point, 14-board double-double.It was San Miguel's perimeter offensive that dealt Meralco the heavy blows with Marcio Lassiter and Alex Cabagnot providing the 1-2 punch as they put up 21 and 20 points, respectively, to lead the Beermen. Where did they go? Millions left Wuhan before quarantine Serbian coach braces for tough 2017 season Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.netSan Miguel ended its 2016 on a high after fending off Meralco, 101-86, to strengthen its hold of the top spot in the 2017 PBA Philippine Cup Wednesday at Cuneta Astrodome.The Beermen improved to a league-best 5-1 while the Bolts are at a sorry 2-4 as they absorbed their third straight loss.ADVERTISEMENT Senators to proceed with review of VFA MOST READ Taiwan minister boards cruise ship turned away by Japan PLAY LIST 01:31Taiwan minister boards cruise ship turned away by Japan01:33WHO: 'Global stocks of masks and respirators are now insufficient'01:01WHO: now 31,211 virus cases in China 102:02Vitamin C prevents but doesn't cure diseases like coronavirus—medic03:07'HINDI PANG-SPORTS LANG!'03:03SILIP SA INTEL FUND Don't miss out on the latest news and information. As fate of VFA hangs, PH and US forces take to the skies for exercise Smart hosts first 5G-powered esports exhibition match in PH Chinese-manned vessel unsettles Bohol town EDITORS' PICK Chris Newsome led the Bolts with 16 points and 12 rebounds but turned the ball over 11 times.Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Chinese-manned vessel unsettles Bohol town We are young PH among economies most vulnerable to virus Smart's Siklab Saya: A multi-city approach to esports View comments
CBL Dedicates Rivercess' First Bank
The Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Dr. J. Mills Jones last Friday dedicated the first newly constructed, rural finance institution in Cestos City, Rivercess County.The establishment of the bank is a manifestation of CBL's financial inclusion outreach to citizens residing in rural Liberia to make financial services as well as loans for market women more easily accessible.The new bank is under the management of the Afriland First Bank. The dedication program featured the presentation of certificates to 24 shareholders of that bank as well as the honoring of Dr. Jones by traditional leaders for his economic empowerment of Liberians.wPresenting the banking license to the chairman of the board of Rivercess Community Finance Institution (RCFI), the CBL Governor urged citizens to utilize the facility by banking their money and paying back money credited to enable others to benefit.Gov. Jones declared, "We have to make the lives of the people of Rivercess County better and simple economy says when you save you invest, adding "it is good to save your money for economic growth.'"The CBL Governor noted that the CBL and Afriland Bank have done it with the creation of the rural finance institution but it is the determination and hard work of the people that will bring growth and better their lives.For too long the people of Liberia have been poor and it is about time that something is done about this, said Gov. Jones. "We must do something for ourselves and get out of poverty and this can be done through hard work," Gov. Jones told his audience.He further noted that poverty has been too long with the Liberian people that we cannot see it anymore because we are so used to it. "We must change this and if we have to move our country forward, you young people must learn the new trick because as the saying goes, 'you cannot teach an old dog new tricks', he stated.He said if Liberians continue to do things the same way, and things are not changing, then Liberians should do things the other way around for prompt transformation and results.The people of Rivercess County who turned out en mass from all corners of the county lauded Gov. Jones, the CBL and Afriland bank and promised to ensure that the institution remains a viable entity. They especially praised the CBL Governor for initiating the financial institution and extending the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) initiative to their areas.Prior to the dedication, El-Tumu Trueh, head of microfinance and financial inclusion at the Central Bank of Liberia, said they are excited for the opportunity given them to work with Gov. Jones at the Central Bank where they have been challenged by him to do the right thing for the Liberian people.Mr. Trueh said he and his deputy were mainly challenged by the Governor to solve the many banking problems faced by the people of Rivercess.We at CBL believe that every Liberian should have access to banking services in the country, adding, the Governor told them it was not a matter of always identifying the problem but finding the solution to it and that was how the RCFI was built.According to him, the rural financial institution has two components; to bring banking services to the people, particularly in a county like Rivercess that has been denied banking services for a long period of time."So, after being a territory and now a county, when you wake up Monday morning you will have a bank in Rivercess for the first time," he declared.He said the bank is one hundred percent owned by the people of Rivercess County, especially for those who buy shares in it.Earlier, the president and CEO of the Afriland First Bank, Mr. Amadou Bayo told the people of the county that the establishment of the RCFI will solve most of their financial services there. The Rivercess citizens especially noted that the opening of the RCFI would ease the problem of them having to go to distant areas such as Grand Bassa County or Monrovia to encash their salary checks and to utilize money transfer services such as Money-gram or Western Union.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
L'pool fans exonerated from Hillsborough disaster
0Shares0000LONDON, England, September 12 – British Prime Minister David Cameron apologised Wednesday to the families of the 96 victims of the 1989 Hillsborough football stadium disaster for the "double injustice" they suffered.Speaking after the release of thousands of documents, he told parliament the Liverpool supporters had suffered first from official failings that led to the deaths and then from police attempts to blame the victims of the crush. "On behalf of the government — and indeed our country — I am profoundly sorry for this double injustice that has been left uncorrected for so long," a sombre Cameron said in a statement to lawmakers.He was speaking after the Hillsborough Independent Panel, a seven-member body led by the Bishop of Liverpool, published a report into Britain's worst sporting disaster following a review of previously unseen files.The disaster was caused by massive overcrowding in the Leppings Lane End of Sheffield's Hillsborough stadium at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.To ease overcrowding outside the Leppings Lane End, police opened an exit gate, allowing supporters to flood into the central pens. Fenced in, fans were crushed to death.Lawmakers gasped as Cameron said the panel found that police repeatedly tried to cover-up evidence of their own failings following the disaster in a bid to make it look as if fans were at fault, Cameron said.Police "significantly amended" 164 statements, including the removal of 116 negative comments about the leadership of the police, he said.He said there were also failings by the ambulance service, including that it may have been possible to revive some of the victims had they received treatment earlier."With the weight of the new evidence in this report, it is right for me today as prime minister to make a proper apology to the families of the 96 for all they have suffered over the past 23 years," Cameron said."Indeed, the new evidence that we are presented with today makes clear that these families have suffered a double injustice."The injustice of the appalling events — the failure of the state to protect their loved ones and the indefensible wait to get to the truth."And the injustice of the denigration of the deceased — that they were somehow at fault for their own deaths."Cameron said the attorney general would now review the "deeply distressing" report to decide whether to apply to the high court to quash an original, flawed inquest into the tragedy.The city of Liverpool will hold a two-minute silence from 3:06 pm (1406 GMT) — the time the match was called off — as a mark of respect to the victims, ahead of a candle-lit vigil.Cameron said the victims' families had long believed that some of the authorities attempted to create a "completely unjust account of events that sought to blame the fans for what happened."The families were right."The report found that there had been police efforts "to develop and publicise a version of events that focused on… allegations of drunkenness, ticketlessness and violence."Officers carried out police national computer checks on those who died in an attempt "to impugn the reputations of the deceased", the report said, while the bodies of children were tested for blood alcohol levels.The ground failed to meet minimum safety standards, had inadequate turnstiles, the capacity was significantly over-calculated and the crush barriers failed to meet safety standards.Liverpool played Forest at Hillsborough in the previous year's FA Cup semi-final when a crush occurred and the report "shows clearly that lessons had not been learnt".A report by judiciary chief Peter Taylor, published in 1990, found that the main reason for the disaster was a failure of "police control".Victims' families say it is an injustice that no individual or organisation has been held fully accountable for the disaster.0Shares0000(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)
Vin Di Bona to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Bruins stay on their roll, blank Bears
AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MOREGame Center: Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, 10 a.m.USC 1, Stanford 1: Amy Rodriguez's goal in the 84th minute helped the Trojans (11-1-2, 3-0-1 Pac-10) salvage a tie against the Cardinal and remain unbeaten in their past 10 games. Pepperdine 1, San Diego 1: Senior midfielder Mckenzie Hill scored tying goal in the 87th minute for the visiting Waves (3-6-6, 0-2-1 West Coast). Long Beach State 1, UC Riverside 0: Mariko Strickland scored in the 23rd minute as Long Beach State (11-5-0, 4-1-0 Big West) remained in first place after dominating visiting UC Riverside (8-7-1, 2-3-1 Big West). No. 9 Santa Clara 2, Loyola Marymount 1: Senior Jamie Bell scored her second goal in as many games to give the visiting Lions a short-lived lead and move into a tie for fourth on the LMU career goals list. Chico State, 3, Cal State Dominguez Hills 2: The host Toros (12-3-3, 7-3-2 CCAA) allowed multiple goals for only the second time this season. Corrie Hirokawa and Amy Livergood scored for CSDH. From news services Lauren Cheney scored her 15th and 16th goals of the season as the top-ranked UCLA women's soccer team defeated No. 19 California, 2-0, Sunday to sweep its Northern California rivals on the road. The Bruins (11-1-2, 4-0 Pacific-10 Conference), coming off a 2-0 victory Friday against No. 2 Stanford, shut out their fourth straight foe. Cheney has recorded either a goal or an assist in 11 of 14games this season. She leads the Pac-10 in scoring with 38 points, including 16 goals. Junior Jake Kinne scored three goals and Long Beach State goalie Steve MacKenzie recorded a season-high 15 saves as sixth-ranked Long Beach State defeated No. 2 Stanford, 7-5, at Long Beach State. In the second game of the day, the 49ers dropped a nonconference affair to 10th-ranked UC Davis (17-5), 9-8. Long Beach is 14-8 on the season. Stanford fell to 8-5 and 1-2 in league play. Men's water polo UCLA 16, Pacific 6: Junior Kyle Healy and sophomore Scott Davidson each scored three goals to lead the host Bruins (15-5, 2-2MPSF). 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You're all set!
'I would take Ryan Giggs at Sunderland', Black Cats legend tells talkSPORT
1 Ryan Giggs was recently linked with taking over at Swansea Micky Gray has told talkSPORT Ryan Giggs would be the perfect fit as Sunderland manager.The Manchester United legend has been out of a job since leaving his coaching role at Old Trafford in the summer, following Jose Mourinho's appointment as boss.Having spent three years honing his coaching skills with United, Giggs is apparently keen to begin his management career and was recently linked with taking over at struggling Swansea City.Recent reports even claimed he had an interview at the club to replace under-pressure manager Francesco Guidolin, but the Jacks instead opted to hire former USA boss Bob Bradley.It leaves Giggs still searching for his next role, and Sunderland legend Gray believes he could emulate former United team-mate Roy Keane and be a big hit at the Stadium of Light.Speaking to talkSPORT host Jim White, former defender Gray said: "I go back to the years when Roy Keane came in and he was the man who took Sunderland to the Premier League."He may have had a little bit of a falling out with the players and fans towards the end, but I don't think you can forget what Roy brought to Sunderland."He was the one who got the club back into the Premier League and that was his first job – I think Ryan Giggs would have the same effect."I'm not dissing David Moyes here, I'm not trying to get him out of the job."All I'm saying is that if there was an opportunity to bring Ryan in, I would take him."
Goals, goals, goals! Best Premier League games between Liverpool and Arsenal
6 6 Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool (April 17, 2011) – click the arrow above, right, to relieve five more of the best Premier League meetings between Liverpool and Arsenal – Arsenal were closing the gap on Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table towards the end of the 2011/12 season and thought a 1-0 victory had been clinched through Robin van Persies penalty in the 98th minute. But there was more shock to come. Deep into injury time, as a result of an earlier head injury to Jamie Carragher, Emmanuel Eboue was adjudged to have felled Lucas in the box and Dirk Kuyt coolly stepped up to equalise from the spot with 102 minutes on the clock. Arsenal 3-4 Liverpool (August 14, 2016) – Opening games of the season dont come better than this clash at the Emirates. Shortly after missing a penalty, Theo Walcott drew first blood, before Philippe Coutinho equalised with a sublime free kick seconds from half-time. But it was the second period that really saw proceedings come to life. Adam Lallana put Liverpool ahead soon after the break, Coutinho grabbed his brace and Sadio Mane scored his first goal for the club to make it 4-1. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, finishing off a superb solo run, and Calum Chambers helped the score line to a more respectable 4-3. The Reds, though, hung on for victory in a pulsating encounter. 6 Liverpool 3-3 Arsenal (January 13, 2016) – Joe Allen broke Arsenal hearts with a 90th-minute equaliser in a six-goal thriller at Anfield. The Gunners sat top of the Premier League, but the result saw eventual title winners Leicester City go level on 43 points. Just 19 minutes in and the score line stood at 2-1. Roberto Firmino twice gave the Reds the lead, but woeful defending from Jurgen Klopps players allowed Olivier Giroud to draw proceedings level, adding to the earlier finish from Aaron Ramsey. Giroud, who had missed an open goal, seemed to have sealed the three points for Arsenal but Allen was on hand to upset the travelling support. Tune into live commentary of Liverpool v Arsenal this Saturday 4 March, kick off 5:30pm, on talkSPORT.And to increase excitement even further, we've taken a trip down memory lane, looking at the very best Premier League meetings between the duo.Scroll through the gallery above to relive the most exciting meetings shared by the Reds and the Gunners. 6 Liverpool 4-4 (April 21, 2009) – Liverpools title hopes suffered a major blow, as four-goal star Andrey Arshavin stunned Anfield. The former Russia winger got the ball rolling in the 36th minute, but Fernando Torres and Yossi Benayoun turned the game in the Reds favour, with it 2-1 to the home side in the 56th minute. It was end to end stuff as Arshavin and Torres again got their names on the scoresheet, but the real drama was to come in the closing stages. The former looked to have won the contest in stoppage time, but Benayoun replied with the last kick of the contest to seal a point for the Reds. 6 Liverpool 5-1 Arsenal (February 8, 2014) – Brendan Rodgers Liverpool made a laughing stock of top of the Premier League Arsenal. Despite confidence being high in the Gunners camp, the Reds stunned Arsene Wengers players, scoring four with no reply in the opening 20 minutes of the contest. And the score line could have been even worse. Within 10 minutes Martin Skrtel had a brace to his name, netting from two set pieces, before Raheem Sterling and Daniel Sturridge heaped further misery on the visitors soon after. Early on in the second half, Sterling grabbed the Reds fifth. Mikel Arteta did later pull one back from the penalty spot, but it was humiliation for the visitors. 6 Arsenal 4-2 Liverpool (April 9, 2004) – Arsenal responded in style to a terrible week that saw the club drop out of the FA Cup and Champions League. The Gunners came from behind twice, thanks to Robert Pires and a Thierry Henry hat-trick, to seal a 4-2 victory and restore their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League table, during the Invincibles campaign. Sami Hyypia put the Reds ahead with a fifth-minute header and Michael Owen later restored his sides lead after Henrys equaliser. But Arsene Wengers troops came racing out of the blocks in the second half. Pires made it 2-2 soon after the restart and Henry went on to complete his hat-trick, securing a vital win.
Oppressive heat blankets eastern U.S.
AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MOREWhy these photogenic dumplings are popping up in Los AngelesBy midafternoon, the temperature in Chicago was 100, Baltimore reached 99 and Washington hit 97, though the humidity made it feel like 107. In New York, it was 95 in Central Park and 100 at LaGuardia Airport in Queens. The National Weather Service said the mercury could reach 104 today, and Thursday could be bad, too. "This is a very dangerous heat wave," Mayor Michael Bloomberg said. "It's more than just uncomfortable. It can seriously threaten your life." Boston reached 93, and in Philadelphia the temperature was 97, with a heat index of 110. Atlanta sweltered at 95. In Washington, the city's transit agency distributed bottles of water to thousands of commuters at three rail stations with limited escalator service. "We don't want to create a health situation," said agency spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein. NEW YORK – Blistering heat settled over the eastern half of the nation Tuesday, sending man and beast in desperate search of relief: An air-conditioned subway car in New York City. A plunge into the Atlantic Ocean in New Jersey. And cold showers for suffering livestock in Ohio. The same heat wave that was blamed for as many as 164 deaths in California brought a fifth straight day of oppressive weather to Chicago and promised at least three days of brow-mopping temperatures in the New York metropolitan area. Residents on Chicago's South Side were evacuated from buildings by the hundreds, one day after the power went out to 20,000 customers. Illinois officials blamed three deaths on the heat. The blistering temperatures also scorched Conyers, Ga., where a high school football player died one day after collapsing at practice. "I am pretty much dying," said Grace Hartmann, a New York University student. "I'm from California, where it's not this hot and not humid. To be honest, I can't believe it's going to be hotter" today. With a disastrous 10-day power outage in Queens still fresh in memory, New York City adopted energy conservation measures. Thermostats in city offices were set at 78, up from the usual 72, and large municipal installations such as the Rikers Island jail used backup generators. The New York skyline will reflect the cutbacks, with lights turned down on the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. The giant Pepsi-Cola sign on the Brooklyn waterfront was to be dimmed, as were the lights illuminating the George Washington Bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge and other spans. Utilities in New York and Pennsylvania set records Tuesday for peak electricity demand. Erin O'Brien, a spokeswoman for the agency that oversees electricity usage in six New England states, said demand today could surpass the one-day record set just two weeks ago. Demand was just shy of the record Tuesday, she said. Ohio farmers used fans and cold showers to keep their cattle cool. Even with those efforts, the animals produced about 10 pounds less milk per day because of the heat, said farmer Clark Emmons of Fayette, Ohio. Colonial Downs, a horse track in New Kent County, Va., canceled racing because of the 100-degree heat. But gamblers still could take refuge in the air-conditioned simulcasting area, where they could watch and bet on races taking place elsewhere. In New Jersey, soaring temperatures were suspected in a huge fish kill at a Piscataway lake, and beachgoers were on the sand and in the water before most people had arrived at work. Diana Tredennick of East Brunswick, N.J., slathered herself with sunscreen before 8:30 a.m. "I'll be in the water a lot," promised Tredennick, who brought along a cooler filled with ice and water.160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You're all set!
Two SoCal Edison contractors injured
AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MOREThe joys and headaches of holiday travel: John PhillipsThe incident has been reported to the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Daily News LA CRESCENTA An electrical discharge hospitalized a Southern California Edison contractor servicing an underground vault today and disrupted power for more than 2,100 customers, officials said. The discharge from a 16,000-volt circuit occurred about 10:30 a.m. near Pennsylvania Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, where a crew with Riverside-based Pouk & Steinle was repairing faulty transformers, said Tom Boyd, an Edison spokesman. The victim s identity was not immediately released, but he suffered first- and second-degree burns to the arms and face and was transported to Verdugo Hills Hospital, Boyd said. The wounds did not appear life-threatening. Boyd said 2,158 customers were affected, though power was restored to all but 103 by 11:20 a.m. 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You're all set!


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Introduction to Creating Basic Photoshop Brushes
Brushes are really easy to use. Go on, open up photoshop, select the brush tool from the menu and have a go!
Using a mouse for brushes can be done, but an external drawing tablet (such as those made by wacom) really enable brushes to become smooth, lifelike and realistic. They allow for variable pressure (so when you press hard, more paint is applied) and some allow for tilt so when you tilt the pen, the stroke is different.
But first, brush basics. Below you can see a basic stroke with normal settings. Now open the brush palette and enter a whole world or creativity. The brush palette is the second button along with the circular icon. That icon represents the brush tip, while the number represents the size of the brush.
The hardness slider in the brushes selection panel defines that edge blur you see. A hardness of 100% will give you a completely hard edge, while 0% will give you a soft edge.
Play around with some of these brushes. Some will give you really interesting effects. Also, you may want to take some time to look around the web, there you will find a whole array of free brushes you can download. You can also make your own - and in another tutorial I will show you how to do that. For now let's look at modifying existing brushes.
For now, I will show you brush settings. So, press the third button along to open up the brush panel. Also reset to your basic brush by selecting it from the menu. You will see a preview of your brush at the bottom of the window. We will modify our brush to make it a little more interesting.
Select shape dynamics from the left side menu in the panel. Here various sliders let you change how the brush tip varies along the stroke. Take up the size jitter (which randomly various the size of the brush tip) and then experiment with minimum radius. This defines the minimum distance between 'blobs' of the tip shape. Angle jitter will make no difference at the moment as the brush is perfectly circular, but if you wanted to vary the angle you would do it here. Roundness jitter changes how much the brush gets squashed. Take this up to 50% and then fiddle with the Angle jitter to see how they work.
This is what our brush looks like so far. Hmm.... how else can we modify it?
Next select the Scattering option. Set the count quite low, we don't want the brush to completely explode. Then take the Scatter up to about 230%. See what it does? The brush is varied along the stroke line creating an interesting scatter effect. You may have seen this appear in some of the other special effect brushes in Photoshops presets.
The texture section allows you to apply textures to your brush tip. Skip this for now but I would recommend playing around with that area latter.
Dual brush allows you to create even more complex patterns. The brush tip you select here is used as a mask for your brush. Try it out and you will see what I mean by choosing different brush tips. Look at the hard and soft edge ones. In the brush I am demoing I have turned Dual brush off.
Now lets explore colour dynamics and effects.
Colour Dynamics allow you to change the way colours work in your brush. To see this effect I have set the brush colour to red.
(Before colour Dynamics)
Hue jitter does just that, it varies the hue of the brush along the stroke. So when this is set low you will see a range of colours from yellows to reds, but if set to 100% you will see a whole range of colours from all hues.
Saturation jitter varies the saturation of the brush. So some spots of colour will be desaturated while others will be bright and vivid.
Brightness jitter is also self explanatory. Some spots darker, other lighter.
The image below shows the jitters independently:
No colour dynamics
Under the transfer section is opacity jitter, which simple varies the opacity of the colour tips occasionally letting colours beneath the stroke through.
Brush flow controls the transparency of overlapping parts of the brush. When flow jitter is set higher, overlapping parts of the stroke get lighter as the flow on those areas is lower.
Finally, there are some more settings that can only be turned on and off. These are noise, wet edges, smoothing and protect texture. The effects of these can be instantly and easily seen by turning them on. Wet edges provides a watercolour feel while noise breaks up the brush stroke with noise-like texture. (like applying gaussian blur to the stroke)
The image above shows the last stroke with both noise and wet edges applied.
The best thing you can do is to play around with the settings and see what interesting effects you can get. Then, when you are in the middle of a piece of work and think "oh, I need a brush like this," it will be much easier to modify existing ones to create the perfect brush.


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Egypt's Assault on Protesters Kills Scores
By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK
The scale and brutality of the attack on supporters of the ousted president, Mohamed Morsi, was the clearest sign yet that the old Egyptian police state was re-emerging in full force.
Egypt Bloodshed May Be Ill Omen for Broader Region
By RICK GLADSTONE
The violence on Wednesday reinforced fears that the political ideals once envisioned in the so-called Arab Spring revolutions may be unattainable.
Kerry Condemns Egyptian Military's Crackdown
By MARK LANDLER and MICHAEL R. GORDON
Secretary of State John Kerry, who was speaking on behalf of a vacationing President Obama, did not disclose any specific American response to the crackdown.
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For India and China, bitter memories of foreign domination play a vital role in how they perceive the outside world.
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As German towns work to hide the emptiness, demographers say a similar fate awaits other European countries, with frightening implications for the economy.
Merkel Enters Last Leg of Re-election Bid With a Push to Draw In Youths
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With a month to go in her re-election campaign, Chancellor Angela Merkel faces disdain from Germany's intelligentsia and questions about American surveillance efforts.
Ahead of Peace Talks, Rocket Fire and Air Strikes
By ISABEL KERSHNER
Israeli war planes struck two sites in Gaza in response to rocket fire, demonstrating the steep obstacles the negotiations face.
Euro Zone Economy Grew 0.3% in 2nd Quarter, Ending Recession
By DAVID JOLLY
The growth figure for the 17-nation currency zone was better than expected, largely because of strong performances by Germany and France.
Government Charges Two Former JPMorgan Employees
By BEN PROTESS and JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG
Federal authorities announced criminal charges against two former JPMorgan Chase employees, Javier Martin-Artajo and Julien Grout, who are accused of disguising losses on a trade.
Court Orders Review of German Cable Merger
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The ruling throws Liberty Global's now-completed €3.2 billion acquisition of KabelBW into doubt.
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The Senate's committee on homeland security and New York State's top financial regulator are investigating gaps in the oversight of upstart virtual currencies like bitcoin.
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The company's chief executive put out a statement to employees saying he made a mistake with his "emotional response."
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By BRIAN X. CHEN
In an anticipation of a possible iPhone release this fall, analysts are predicting changes to the iPhone's size and its software.
76ers Owner Is Expected to Buy the Devils
By KEN BELSON and JEFF Z. KLEIN
Josh Harris, the principal owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, is expected to buy the Devils and assume their lease in Newark in a deal said to be worth more than $320 million.
U.S.T.A. to Put a Roof Over Arthur Ashe Stadium
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By MAUREEN DOWD
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Wall Street at Close Report by MarketWatch August 14, 2013: U.S. stocks decline; Dow off over 100 points.
U.S. stocks decline; Dow off over 100 pointsBy Kate Gibson, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stocks fell sharply on Wednesday, with the first triple-digit drop for the Dow since June, as investors worried about the recent spike in borrowing costs as well as the timing and pace of potential reductions in the Federal Reserve's bond purchases.
"It looks like tapering is going to begin in September," with the consensus view expecting the Fed to cut its $85 billion in monthly bond purchases to between $60 billion and $65 billion a month, said Rick Robinson, regional chief investment officer for Wells Fargo Private Bank.
So, instead of buying a trillion on an annualized basis, the Fed's asset purchases would be trimmed to between $700 and $750 billion, said Robinson. "That's not tightening by any stretch of the imagination; they are still growing their balance sheet," he added.
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Pointing to Tuesday's 10 basis-point move in the 10-year Treasury yield 10_YEAR -0.37% back above 2.70%, Robinson said that "there is the slow realization that over time, and it's not going to happen tomorrow, that rates are going to normalize, so we'll see the 10-year slowly go above 3%."
On Wednesday, the 10-year yield 10_YEAR -0.37% , used in setting mortgage rates and other consumer loans, fell 2 basis points to 2.711%.
After a 134-point drop, the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA -0.73% finished down 113.35 points, or 0.7%, at 15,337.66, with 22 of its 30 components in the red, led by home-improvement retailer Home Depot Inc. HD -2.52% , down 2.5%.
Cisco Systems Inc. CSCO -8.94% erased losses, with the technology company and Dow component ending up 0.2% ahead of its quarterly results after the close.
The S&P 500 index SPX -0.52% lost 8.77 points, or 0.5%, to 1,685.39, with consumer discretionary the worst performing and technology faring the best among its 10 major sectors.
Apple Inc. AAPL -0.26% rose 1.8%, extending a rally that took place Tuesday after investor Carl Icahn tweeted about holding a large position in the consumer technology company.
Shares of Macy's Inc. M -4.47% fell 4.5% after the department-store operator cut its full-year outlook on disappointing sales.The less-than-hoped results from Macy's raise "some questions regarding the health of the American consumer in a sluggish economy," Fred Dickson, chief investment strategist at Davidson Companies, wrote in emailed research.
Wall Street will be looking to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. WMT -0.60% for "further confirmation on the state of the consumer when the largest U.S. retailer reports quarterly earnings tomorrow morning," Dickson added.
Steinway Musical Instruments Inc. LVB +7.89% climbed 7.9% to $41.29 a share after it agreed to be taken private for about $512 million, or $40 a share, by Paulson & Co.
The Nasdaq Composite COMP -0.41% dropped 15.17 points, or 0.4%, to 3,669.27.
Germany: Fastest growth in G-7
Germany's gross domestic product, the broadest measure of goods and services produced across the economy, swelled 0.7% in the second quarter of this year. Nina Adam analyzes the source of this expansion and if it is sustainable.
For every share rising, just over two fell on the New York Stock Exchange, where 621 million shares traded. Composite volume neared 2.9 billion.
Benchmark indexes fell to session lows after St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard expressed concern about low inflation readings, according to Dow Jones Newswires. Stocks then trimmed their decline as Bullard delivered a separate speech.
Ahead of Wednesday's open, stock futures offered no perceptible reaction to a report from the Labor Department that had U.S. wholesale prices holding steady in July after a 0.8% gain in June. The core producer price index, which strips out energy and food, rose 0.1%, less than a 0.2% increase anticipated by analysts.
Gold futures GCZ3 +1.10% rose $12.90, or 1%, to $1,333.40 an ounce and crude futures CLU3 +0.16% added 2 cents to $106.85 a barrel.
The dollar DXY -0.04% edged lower against the currencies of major U.S. trading partners, including the euro EURUSD -0.01% and the yen USDJPY -0.04% .
Kate Gibson is a reporter for MarketWatch, based in New York.
Wall Street at Close Report by CNBC August 14, 2013: Stocks slump on Fed uncertainty; Apple jumps 2%
Stocks slump on Fed uncertainty; Apple jumps 2%
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Stocks slumped on Wednesday as the market continued to gauge when the Federal Reserve might start to reduce its $85 billion in monthly bond purchases. Apple was a standout as some big investors took stakes in the smartphone maker.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was firmly lower on the day, pressured by losses in Home Depot and Johnson & Johnson. Bank of America was the top gainer on the Dow 30.
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both closed with moderate losses.
In company news, Apple shares gained nearly 2 percent, a day after activist investor Carl Icahn revealed he had taken a large stake in the company. The stock pushed above $500 intraday but was unable to close above that mark.
Leon Cooperman's Omega Advisors also took a small 31,000 share stake in the company last quarter, according to its latest SEC filing. Cooperman told CNBC's Scott Wapner that he got back into the iPhone maker in the low $400s and that he agrees with Carl Icahn that Apple is cheap. Cooperman still thinks the best play in the space is Qualcomm, however.
Apple stock is up about 10 percent over the past three days, its strongest three-day winning streak since May 2010.
On the downside, Macy's whiffed on earnings, posting a profit of 72 cents a share that missed estimates by 6 percent. Guidance also was weak, sending shares tumbling and dragging down the broader consumer discretionary sector.
"To see Macy's miss by a wide margin is troublesome, speaking volumes about the health, or lack thereof of Middle America," said Brian Sozzi, CEO and chief equities strategist at Belus Capital Advisors.
In other earnings reports, Deere reported strong earnings of $2.56 a share, easily beating Wall Street expectations, but investors are concerned the farm cycle has peaked.
In deal news, Steinway Musical Instruments jumped on news that Paulson & Co. will purchase the company for $40 a share.
'Incredibly bullish' on tech, trader says
There's a new dynamic in the technology sector, as well as in Apple, Joe Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners says.Fed uncertainty persists
St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said on Wednesday the central bank needs to see more data in the second half of the year before it starts to cut back on its monthly bond purchases and that if it tapers while inflation is too low it risks deflation.
Bullard's comments follow a talk by Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart on Tuesday which downplayed the notion that the central bank would begin winding down its stimulus program in September.
Data Tuesday showed U.S. retail sales rose by half a percent in July, their fastest pace in seven month, keeping talk alive that the Federal Reserve may begin tapering its asset purchases following the central bank's September meeting.
Markets have greeted positive growth with mixed emotions as it serves as a further harbinger that historically easy monetary conditions are winding down.
While investors have been anticipating the Federal Reserve will begin unwinding its monthly bond purchases as soon as September, economic data indicated that inflation, at least, is of little concern.
Producer prices excluding food and energy rose just 0.1 percent in July, while including those items put the index at flat.
"We believe the Fed will begin to dial back some of the stimulus but that is not the same thing as having an inflation scare drive yields up," Stephen Wood of Russell Investments told CNBC. "One is more controlled. The other one is less controlled."
Bullard also said that inflation was running low, and that it was important for inflation to hit the Fed's 2 percent target before it starts to taper or it could risk deflation.
"Inflation has been running very low. I have been concerned about low inflation," St. Louis Fed President James Bullard told a Rotary Club luncheon in Paducah, Kentucky. There has "not been much indication, so far, that it has been ticking back up toward target," he said. But he warned inflation could become excessive in the future.
In Europe, markets closed higher after data showed the euro zone expanded by 0.3 percent in the second quarter, quarter-on-quarter, marking an end to the region's recession.
Earlier in the day, Germany and France posted forecast-beating growth for the second quarter. Germany's economy grew by 0.7 percent, as domestic public and private consumption picked up, while France leaped out of recession, posting 0.5 percent growth.
"The euro zone still has a long way to go before positive growth numbers can honestly be called recovery, but relief should stand above skepticism, at least for one day," said Carsten Brzeski, senior economist at ING.
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WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Donald Trump signed a US$15 billion (S$20 billion) hurricane relief package passed by Congress on Friday (Sept 8), one that also raises the debt ceiling and avoids a looming shutdown by funding government into early December.
Hours earlier, the House of Representatives voted 316 to 90 to approve the package, the result of an agreement struck between Trump and congressional Democrats in a hurried effort to free up emergency funding after Hurricane Harvey swamped Texas, and as a second monster storm bears down on Florida.
The Senate easily passed the Bill on Thursday, 80 to 17.
"The President appreciates Congress putting aside partisan politics and acting quickly to ensure that first responders, local officials and federal emergency management personnel have the resources they need to respond to the natural disasters impacting our nation," White House spokesman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement.
"Additionally, as the damage from Hurricane Irma unfolds, it is especially important that the men and women in the South-east and our Caribbean territories stand strong and rest assured that this Administration will always put the needs of the American people above partisan politics as usual."
The Bill extends US borrowing authority and funds the federal government until Dec 8, and frees up emergency relief funding just as Florida braces for a direct hit from Hurricane Irma, which has already been blamed for at least 19 deaths across the Caribbean.
Some Republican conservatives had strongly objected to the deal because they wanted a stand-alone hurricane relief Bill unconnected to efforts to raise the federal borrowing limit and keep the government open.
All 90 House members against the measure were Republicans, including four from storm-ravaged Texas.
"Disaster assistance should be considered on its own - not to advance another agenda," Texas Republican Mac Thornberry said after voting against the package.
Republican Representative Sean Duffy called the deal "foolish", stressing Trump inadvertently handed Democrats substantial leverage ahead of fiscal debates in December, in large part because Republicans will be pressing ahead at that time with a tax reform bid.
Congress's immediate focus, however, was on funneling sufficient funding to government authorities like the Federal Emergency Management Administration (Fema), which has been helping victims of Hurricane Harvey that recently pummeled Texas, and is preparing for devastation in Florida.
House Republican Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, whose Florida district was bracing for a direct Irma impact, expressed her "heartfelt gratitude" to Congress for the aid.
Of the US$15.25 billion in relief funding, about half is designated for Fema's disaster relief fund.
Fema has burned through much of its funding, due to the scope of Harvey and technical advancements that allow the agency to distribute money more quickly than in previous disasters.
Trump's Homeland Security Advisor Tom Bossert said Fema was operating at full tilt, "but there will be a break in their operations if they run out of money. That's why that supplemental legislation was so necessary."
With Harvey relief efforts expected to top US$100 billion, lawmakers and officials agreed that the latest aid should be just a first step in broader federal assistance to come.
"Congress came and stepped up in a bipartisan way," Bossert told reporters at the White House.
"We're going to have to go back I'm sure for additional resources as these storms continue to hurt our states and our citizens."
As Floridians prepared for the storm or evacuated, Trump assured that the authorities were ready for Irma.
"It's a really bad one, but we are prepared at the highest level," Trump shouted to reporters as he boarded a helicopter for Camp David, the retreat in Maryland where he will hold a weekend Cabinet meeting and monitor the storm.
The National Hurricane Center offered blunt warnings about the "extremely dangerous" storm.
"THIS IS AS REAL AS IT GETS," screamed a warning posted by the National Weather Service for Key West - one of the low-lying islands off South Florida that will be the first to face Irma's fury on Saturday night.


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