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In the third of four features about life in the performing arts, BBC News Online speaks to up-and-coming comedy actress Sam Battersea.
At 30, she is tipped for big things after Live! Girls! - performed with Emma Kilcoyne and co-written by twin Beth Kilcoyne - was a hit in Edinburgh in 2001.
With a surreal cast of characters, described as a female League of Gentlemen, they are working on a TV version with production company Celador.
"Comedy is my dream job," she says - but initially she struggled to find an opening into the industry.
"I didn't think about stand-up because I'm far too shy and self-effacing. But at Edinburgh, you realise there are many people from the industry looking for new people.
"We're now going forward... we've got a production company, and they're brilliant - really pushing for us to do exactly what we do, helping us all along the way.
"It's our project - I suppose like Ricky Gervais with The Office - and it's really exciting to be in a project from the word go.
"I didn't even realise you could do that - we fell into it a bit and then said 'Oh my God, this is exactly what we want to do!'"
After other stage roles and work in the NYT office, she got a part in a Post Office TV advert - which earned her £3,000 and the belief that she could perform professionally.
"It was like I'd won the lottery," she says. "It was an easy job, a day's work," adds Battersea, who has continued doing commercials ever since.
"At the moment I'm playing a lot of mums, I think it must be my age. I've recently done a Kellog's ad, with my son in a trolley," she says.
Edinburgh foray
Battersea and the Kilcoyne sisters had their first Edinburgh foray in 1999 with a play called That Biscuit Stole My Husband - rehearsing in Emma's living room between temp jobs.
"Looking back, Edinburgh was not that bad," she says. "But when you're an unknown in Edinburgh, nobody comes to see you.
"We had a couple of good nights, but quite a lot it was two people who were very polite saying 'thanks, well done'.
"But some people just hated it - it was a very intense, wordy play, full of ideas. We got very mixed reviews, put it that way."
But it was not a comedy producer who gave them their big break - it was Sir Paul McCartney, who also turned up.
"He was just a very nice bloke to talk to and said 'I really enjoyed that - if I can help you in any way I will, I hope this goes where you want it to because you're very, very funny.'"
"He just had that pizzazz about him and could make something happen," Battersea says.
"The next Edinburgh we went back, it was such a different Edinburgh - we had the Paul McCartney quote [on the poster] and it was sold out."
"It's easier as a performer to just do loads of little ideas when you're on your knees with poverty, tiredness... down in a dungeon somewhere trying to entertain a lot of people going 'make me laugh'."
And unless you are a big name, you do not make money out of Edinburgh, she says. "The year we did really, really well, we each made a couple of pounds.
"All our debts were paid for going to Edinburgh, but basically you're not getting a wage so that month is funded by your credit card.
"But it's worth it because of what you can get out of it. And it's an incredibly exciting place to work."
Although she does ads and voice-overs, Battersea's main income is still temp work in offices.
"It helps to think I'm not going to do this forever," she says, stressing the main aim is to create a successful TV show.
"I genuinely think it's very, very funny. I'd be very happy to do that for the rest of my life."


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Or: you should never count on being able to run a fully successful game in a setting you love, because people may see it differently than you do.
A game I have always wanted to run is Star Trek, set in either the current Next Generation era ,post-Dominion War, or the classic movie era around the time of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan - I like the atmosphere of the Next Generation setting and the adventure-come-combat of Trek II, and even Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. I like me some Star Trek and I love the idea of adventuring in the setting. I'm playing the recently turned free-to-play 'Star Trek: Online' at the moment and I'm really enjoying it. I've even taken the character sheet and some of the rules of Task Force Games 'Prime Directive' and converted them to West End Games D6 System, utilising the rules of the first edition of 'Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game'. It's a great game and plays really well. My problem is that I like Star Trek but know little about the larger setting and how it fully operates and only take my cues from the films and TV shows. Gaming with players who know more about it than I do – true Trek aficionados – proved difficult as the slightest detail I got wrong was corrected and ideas were formed using words an terminology I didn't have the slightest clue about. In these cases I let the dice decide but on a failed roll there was a long conversation, almost an argument, as to how they as Federation characters and members of Star Fleet would know how to do that or would have access to certain kinds of equipment. A basic case of Player knowledge versus Character Knowledge with not much chance of an amicable settlement because the player knew so much more about Star Trek than I did.
I had the same problem as a player in a Middle-Earth Role Playing game. It was set during the War of the Ring and we were Gondorian soldiers scouting the north and I knew the GM was wrong about the location of The Lonely Mountain. I can't remember why it made so much difference to the game, maybe it didn't, but the GM did not want to hear my corrections. He even had me roll to see what my PC did know, and when I failed the roll he told me that as far as my character was concerned it was where he said it was. I remember being incredibly annoyed and a bit flustered about it and my argument at the time was, 'But I've been reading Tolkien for more than a decade!'
Certain popular settings are easier than others. Playing in the Star Wars universe is easy. Everyone knows where they stand. Good guys are heroes, bad guys are villains, and nobody cares how things work or where things are – they're just there and they do what you need them to do and with no defined 'this is how it all hangs together' you can pretty much wing because, hey – everyone loves Star Wars. It's all about adventure on a pulp scale. But a richer setting, such as Star Trek or Middle-Earth, has so much more detail and history that parts of that can affect gameplay, or at least people's perceptions of it. These settings can be several things at once – adventure, combat, exploration, character driven, emotional, intriguing, mysterious, lots of things – and in some cases a player's view of the setting will be vastly different to how someone else views it. Attitudes to how the game should be played will differ, and the amount that a single person knows about the setting will differ from the amount another knows, and these levels of knowledge might bring about disagreements. How do I know that a PC can get out of trouble with the Andorians on the planet Flexagarble VII by using an inverted tri-phase resonator on the transponders they use for the transporter room? What does that even mean? How do I know that the player isn't simply making it up – like I did just then - knowing that I know far less than he does about the setting?
These days I leave it to the dice. Unless there's something specific in the rules that addresses this particular problem, a ruling that'll give me something to make a decision about how to handle the situation no matter what the player has to say about it, then I'll just match what they want to do to with the closest skill on their sheet and ask them to roll, maybe modify it depending on how plausible their argument sounds. That has to be the fairest way so that everyone comes away without feeling cheated. In these possible situations I'll make sure this kind of ruling is going to be implemented before the game starts so that everyone knows where they stand. I realise they know more than me but I have to make rulings based on what sounds plausible and not based on what some random character in Season 5 Episode 4 did or said, or what it says in Book 3 on Page 244 Paragraph 2 of The Epic series. I don't know these things and the players should have respect for that, the same way I'll have respect for their breadth of knowledge by making modifiers to rolls depending on how they make their case.
It's certainly better than simply saying or hearing, 'I have no idea what you're talking about, you can't do that'.

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Valsartan Drug Recall
Aurobindo Pharma USA recently recalled 80 lots of drugs with valsartan. The company implemented the voluntary recall after the Food and Drug Administration suggested it. According to the FDA, the medications contained a substance that was not supposed to be in them. Aurobindo Pharma USA issued the recall as a precaution but stated that no adverse effects were reported to the company by patients.
Valsartan drugs are often prescribed to patients with heart failure. The active ingredient in the drug has a relaxing effect on blood vessels and improves circulation. Also, valsartan-containing medications are used to treat high blood pressure. Some physicians prescribe them to prevent other heart problems, stroke and kidney issues.
Why Is Valsartan Being Recalled?
According to the FDA, many valsartan tablets that were tested contained N-nitrosodiethylamine, which is commonly called NDEA. The chemical occurs naturally in drinking water, some foods, and industrial processes. Also, NDEA is present in polluted air. The Environmental Protection Agency lists NDEA as a probable human carcinogen. Since the chemical may have harmful effects, the FDA suggested the valsartan recall.
Which Valsartan Drugs Are Affected?
Although the Aurobindo Pharma USA recall includes more than 50 specific variations of valsartan-containing drugs based on dosage, quantity and other factors, the recall affects three major products.
Those medications include:
- Valsartan HCTZ
- Valsartan
- Amlodipine With Valsartan
Most of the affected drugs have expiration dates between 2019 and 2021. Anyone who has a bottle of these drugs at home should check the FDA's website for a complete list of recalled lot numbers. If patients are unsure about where to locate a lot number on a medication container, they can contact the pharmacy that dispensed the substance. The FDA's site includes pieces of information about the medication packaging of the affected drugs.
What Should Patients Do?
News about a drug recall can cause distress to patients who are already suffering from health problems. This valsartan recall is based on carcinogens being linked to cancer. Patients who experienced harmful effects or were diagnosed with cancer after taking valsartan may qualify for compensation. A personal injury attorney can help by filing a lawsuit. The most common types of cancer reported by patients who took valsartan include:
- Lung Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Liver Cancer
The FDA warned patients not to stop taking their valsartan-containing drugs without first starting a new medication that was recommended by a personal physician. Stopping a valsartan drug suddenly may lead to worsening heart problems, stroke or other serious health problems.


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Former Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee had a hearty laugh when a cement industrialist told him at a pre-Budget meeting that raddi, or scrap paper, sold for Rs 10 per kg while cement was just Rs 5 a kg. The industrialist was Vinita Singhania, Managing Director of JK Lakshmi Cement and she was making a case for a reduction in cement taxes with her industry association head hat on. It's a different matter that no relief followed.
Singhania, 61, is the top boss of a multi-million rupee cement company and was also the first woman president of the Cement Manufacturers Association from 2009 to 2102. But getting into the world of business wasn't something she planned: she was drawn into the family business after the sudden death of her husband, Sripati Singhania, in 1988.
She says she was shy and reserved when she joined the business. "I was a full-time housewife for the first 16 years of my marriage. Being married into a prominent business house, you tend to pick up business developments at the dining table and from telephonic conversations. You get a feel of what is happening in the company," she says.
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Tualatin's Madison Speer sets new PR in girls hammer throw at 122-0
Tualatin's Madison Speer grabbed the spotlight when she broke the 120-foot barrier in the hammer throw for the first time during Friday's Super Thrower Track Club all-comers meet at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City.
Speer, an eighth-grader at Hazelbrook Middle School, popped a throw of 122 feet, 0 inches to win the 13-14 girls division in the club's final meet of the 2019 outdoor season, breaking her previous best of 116-2 set on July 12.
"I'm just really happy," Speer said. "I've just been practicing a lot."
Speer, 13, opened her series with a mark of 113-8 and then took aim on her own personal record book with throws of 121-11, 118-0, 122-0, and 117-10 before scratching on her final attempt.
She picked up a 2-kilogram hammer for the first time joined coach Scott Skipper's throwing club in Oregon City a little over a year ago and within a month went from throwing 45-10 to throwing 63-2 1/2.
Speer graduated to the 3-kilogram hammer this summer and went from throwing 78-8 1/2 on March 2 to breaking the 100-foot barrier for the first time with a throw of 106-0 1/2 on May 4.
She then closed out the season with marks of 110-0 or better in each of her last four meets.
"Madison is just so dedicated," Skipper said. "This summer, honestly, I was thinking anything over 100 feet would be really good. To throw 120, honestly, that's really out there, but she works hard and she focuses when she is at practice, and that's saying something for someone her age."
Skipper said Speer also had the benefit of joining his club at a time when Sherwood's Shelby Moran and Lake Oswego's Ava David were among the nation's top-ranked girls in the hammer throw.
"She has looked up to Ava and Shelby and actually threw in a meet with Shelby before Shelby took off to go to Arizona State," Skipper said. "It really helps when you have the older kids doing it and enjoying it and working hard. The younger ones see it, and Madison has definitely seen it and she wants to be like them."
In Friday's other highlights:
• David, the Lake Oswego senior, won the 17-18 girls hammer throw with a mark of 171-11, Wilsonville's Madison Jones won the 15-16 girls hammer with a throw of 136-6, and Katey Krisky of Mountainside in Beaverton won the 17-18 girls discus with a toss of 117-5.
Tennison Brady-Steen, the Dartmouth-bound thrower from Central Catholic, also set a PR in the 17-18 girls hammer throw with a mark of 137-5, surpassing her previous best of 125-9. She also became the ninth member of the Super Thrower Track Club to crack the nation's top 100 this season.
• In the boys hammer throw, Cleveland's Daniel Coppedge broke his previous best of 174-4 with a mark of 180-3 on his sixth and final attempt to win the 17-18 division, West Albany's Aiden Paul threw 155-4 to lead the field in the 15-16 division.
"I was really happy to see Daniel perform how he did," Skipper said. "He has been struggling to stick to his technique and not try to do more than he needs to do, but tonight he did a really good job of staying with what he practices. And there's so much more there."
STTC placed four boys among the nation's top 100, led by Tualatin's Mariano Kis at 185-3, Coppedge at 180-5, Paul at 161-5, and Salem Academy's Mason Strunk at 161-3.
• Nolan Such of Wenatchee, Washington, won the 17-18 boys discus with a mark of 182-6, followed by Paul, the reigning 5A state champion, who threw a personal best 180-9, surpassing his previous PR by eight inches.
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With its offices in Washington and Brussels, the Bertelsmann Stiftung has begun providing a targeted international framework for its ongoing project work. The offices located outside of Germany are dedicated to promoting knowledge transfer and creating new local networks. In January 2012, the Bertelsmann Stiftung established the project "Germany and Asia" in order to foster cooperation, dialogue and exchange between Asia and Europe.
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Impossibility to eliminate observer effect in the assessment of adherence in clinical trials
Authors Myers JS, Fudemberg SJ, Fintelmann RE, Hark LA, Khanna N, Leiby BE, Waisbourd M
Received 10 June 2016
Accepted for publication 25 July 2016
Published 25 October 2016 Volume 2016:10 Pages 2145—2150
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S114746
Checked for plagiarism Yes
Review by Single anonymous peer review
Peer reviewer comments 2
Editor who approved publication: Dr Johnny Chen
Jonathan S Myers,1 Scott J Fudemberg,1 Robert E Fintelmann,2 Lisa A Hark,1 Nitasha Khanna,1 Benjamin E Leiby,3 Michael Waisbourd1
1Wills Eye Hospital, Glaucoma Research Center, Philadelphia, PA, 2Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Phoenix, AZ, 3Division of Biostatistics, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Purpose: To utilize the Travoprost Dosing Aid (DA) in the assessment of patient medication adherence, while also determining whether or not altering the functionality of the DA in three randomized subject groups can reduce observer effect.
Methods: Forty-five subjects were randomized into three groups: two with monitored DAs and one without monitoring. One group of subjects was given a DA that both monitored drop usage and had visual and audible alarms, while the other monitored group included subjects given a DA that had no alarms but continued to monitor drop usage. The third group was given a DA that had no alarm reminders or dose usage monitoring. Subjects were informed that some monitors would not be functional, in an attempt to reduce observer effect, or the effect of being monitored on subject behavior and adherence. A six-item questionnaire was also utilized to assess how the subjects felt about their adherence and DA use.
Results: The overall adherence rates were found to be 78% in the fully functional group (95% confidence interval: 70–88) and 76% in the no alarms group (95% confidence interval: 65–89). No association was seen between questionnaire response and medication adherence. The patients in the DA group without alarms had a significantly higher odds ratio of medication adherence if they reported on the questionnaire that using the DA did affect how much they used their drops.
Conclusion: Though the use of DA was expected to reveal different rates of adherence depending on the functionality of the DA between groups, patients with a nonfunctioning DA did not have a significant difference in medication adherence compared to those given a fully functional DA. This supports that an observer effect was not reduced despite these interventions, and that the subjects adhered to taking their medications as if they had a functioning DA and were being monitored.
Keywords: dosing aid, observer effect, glaucoma, adherence
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The leg muscles are among the largest muscles in the body. Their size and strength are exceedingly important for a variety of reasons, which is why it's so unfortunate they're one of the most overlooked muscles in the body.
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The study specifically looked at the effect of reduced muscle mass on the nervous system and found that people who lost leg muscle mass also experienced a negative impact on their nervous system.
Leg Workouts Strengthen Your Core & Improve Balance
Virtually every leg strengthening exercise you can think of requires you to balance and support your own weight and usually the additional weight of a pair dumbbells.
This means you aren't just building leg muscle, you're also strengthening your core and improving balance.
In short, you'll be better able to perform other exercises and be less likely to fall over.
Leg Workouts Help With Cardio
You may not think of leg exercises as cardio, but they are. The fact is that the blood has to be pumped around your extremities faster than normal.
If the exercise gets your heart rate up, but you're still able to hold a conversation, then it's a cardio exercise. Most leg exercises fall into this category.
Leg Workouts Promote Fat Loss
Your leg muscles are the biggest group of muscles in your body. A compound exercise that involves multiple leg muscles will burn more calories than any other exercise.
In addition, your strengthened leg muscles will be larger and burn more calories at rest than they used to. A pound of muscle burns approximately 5 times more calories than a pound of fat even when resting.
That has to count towards your weight loss goals.
Leg Workouts Reduce Lower Back Pain and Prevent Injuries
If you already suffer from lower back pain, then it is important to choose your leg exercises carefully. Most exercises involve the back, which is why you need to do them properly in order to avoid injury.
If done correctly, you'll strengthen your hamstrings, quads, hip flexors, and glutes, effectively reducing the risk of a back injury.
Leg Workouts Improve Your Looks
It's important not to forget that well-defined legs look good. This can make you more appealing to that special someone, but the crucial consequence is that you'll feel better about yourself.
This will translate into greater self-confidence, which can transform your life as you achieve things that previously seemed impossible; all because you suddenly believe you can.
Yes, the right leg workouts for men are that powerful!
How to Use Leg Workouts to Burn Fat & Build Muscle
Most people start doing leg exercises in order to build muscle. Working your legs will help with this, but it will also burn extra fat.
The difference is at the resistance level.
Low resistance with high reps (bodyweight for 15-20 reps), will stimulate your body to burn more energy. If you don't have sufficient in your blood, then the fat in your fat cells will be converted to energy, helping you to lose weight.
High resistance with low reps (dumbbells for 6-8 reps), will focus more on muscle growth. This is because your muscles will be pushed to their limits, tearing the microfibers.
As the fibers heal naturally, within a 24-48 hour window, your muscles will get larger and stronger.
A mixture of the two, doing different compound leg exercises on different days, will help you to build lean muscle while burning fat.
The following is a playlist that features our favorite leg exercises for men.
Leg Workouts for Men That Really Work
They say talk is cheap. You've seen the benefits, but what you really need is some exercises to get you started. Check out the following leg workouts for men and try the routines. It will quickly make a difference in your strength, stamina, and self-confidence.
The Wall Sit
Stand approximately 1-2 feet from the wall, then slowly lower yourself into a seating position as though sitting on a chair. Your hands should remain by your side during this, and your back should rest against the wall. If it doesn't re-position your starting position, try again.
Your legs should be bent at 90° with your feet flat on the floor. Hold for a count of 5, return to the starting position and then repeat.
To make these more challenging add some dumbbells.
Top Tip: Dumbbells are better than barbells for this as you'll need to maintain balance, forcing you to engage your core.
Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart, slowly lower yourself down by bending at the knees. You need to keep your back straight but at a 35°-45° angle forwards; if you don't you'll fall over backward. Hold for a count of 5 and then repeat.
Dumbbell Lunge
Start with your feet shoulder-width apart and a dumbbell in each hand. Move one leg forward, bending it 90° at the knee so that your thigh is parallel with the floor. Your other leg goes behind you, also bent with the knee nearly touching the floor.
Hold for 2 seconds and then return to the starting position before repeating with the other leg; that's one rep.
You should use the dumbbell that fits with your goals, lighter for fat burning, heavier for muscle building.
The deadlift is a fantastic exercise that works nearly all the muscles in your body; the key is to get your form right.
Place your barbell in front of your feet and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees, keeping your back straight but angled forward.
Grip the bar firmly, for safety you should grip one hand palm facing inwards and the other with palm outwards.
Lift pushing up through your legs until you are standing straight. Your arms remain straight, and the barbell will be approximately waist height. Hold for a moment then lower back to the floor.
Calf Raises
Stand on a step or the bottom stair in your house. The rear half of your foot should be off the stair. Slowly push yourself upwards onto tiptoes and then back down. You may need to hold on for balance when you first do this.
If you wish you can go lower than your starting position and then return to the start point.
Goblet Squat
This is very similar to the standard squat. Your feet start wider apart than a standard squat, and you'll need a kettlebell or dumbbell which is held just below your head, in front of your chest, with both hands.
Lower yourself down as you would a normal squat. Your elbows can briefly rest on your knees before you drive yourself back up to the starting position.
Reverse Lunge
This is very similar to the dumbbell lunge previously described. However, instead of driving your leg forward, you drive it backward, creating a 90° bend at the knee. The difference is that both legs will be at a 90° degree angle.
Drive back through your front leg to bring yourself back into the starting position.
The real benefit is that you're less likely to go too far and overbalance and you're more closely mimicking daily activities, like walking and running.
Donkey Calf Raises
This is a step up from the standard calf raise. You'll definitely feel the burn with this exercise.
You can do donkey raises one of two ways:
- Get a volunteer to sit on your back, or
- Strap a weight to your waist with a belt, so that the weight hangs below your stomach.
The first option is preferable if you have a willing partner. If not, you'll be stuck with number 2.
You'll need to stand on a step and complete the same moves as described in calf raises. The real difference is the extra weight. It doesn't matter how good you are at standing calf raises, you'll feel the burn.
It's best to do this with a cable machine in the gym or a resistance band. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and something for your hands to rest on.
Then attach the resistance band to one foot, and the other end should be secured in front of you with no slack. Slowly lift your leg so that it is straight behind you; you'll be fighting the resistance band to get it there. Hold for a count of 2 and then return to the floor.
You can swap legs straight away or do your reps with one leg and then the other.
Glute Ham Raise
This is one that will really test your limits, but you'll need a friend to help.
You'll also need a bench in which you can lie flat, with your feet tucked into place, preventing them from moving as you exercise. If you don't have a footplate, your friend will need to hold your feet in position.
It's worth noting that the more room you have between your knees and the footpad the easier this exercise will be.
Now squeeze your glutes, hamstrings, and abs, forcing your body to bend at the waist and move into an upright position. It's hard but worth it.
Choose the Right Workout for Your Goals
The exact workout you choose will depend on what you are trying to achieve. Here are some ideas to help you choose the right routine:
Hamstring Emphasis
- Squats – 3 sets of 8-10 reps with maximum weight possible
- Deadlifts – 4 sets of 8 reps with a 1-minute break between sets
- Glute Ham Raise – 3 sets of 8-10 reps or until failure
Target Your Glutes
- Dumbell squat – 4 sets of 8-10 reps with maximum weight possible
- Reverse Lunge – 3 sets of 10-12 reps without rest
- Kickback – 3 sets of 10-12 reps
- Deadlift – 4 of 8-10 reps, the last rep should be nearly impossible for you
Starting Out Workout
- Goblet squat – 4 sets of 10-12 reps with 1-minute rest between sets
- Calf Raises – 3 sets of 15 reps with a 60-second rest between sets
- Wall Sit – 3 sets of 10-12 reps
- Donkey Calf Raises – 2 sets of 8-10 reps
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Politics of Persecution – 2006
Politics and the 'hypocrite' mullah
Subsequent to the passage of Women Protection Bill and the resulting political turbulence, the President talked tough and candid about political clerics. The daily Jang, Lahore of December 6, 2006 quoted the President as: "Opponents of the Women Protection Bill are Munafiq (hypocrites)". The word munafiq in Islamic terminology has a very strong connotation. The next day the daily Express quoted him as: "Religious ignorant are on the rise. They even rule in one province." Musharraf. He said: 'Moderate and enlightened forces should win against these religious types whom I consider ignorant(Jahil); these religious ignorants should drop to the same level where they existed in the past. They were never more than three or four percent. Now they number 17 or 18 percent in Assemblies; and they rule in one province. They deserve to be defeated so that they revert to their earlier standing…'.
The mullah is not taking it passively. Dr Israr Ahmad, a leading cleric from Lahore was quick to retort: " Opponents of Women Protection Bill are not hypocrites. Those who legislate in violence of the Quran are Kafir, Munafiq, Zalim and Fasiq(infidels, hypocrites, wrongdoers and transgressors)". The daily Express of December 7, 2006.
Of late, mullahs have formed a Majlis Tahaffuz Hudoodullah (Association for the
Protection of Allah's Hudood). They have a reason to choose this title. Many years ago, they formed a Majlis TahaffuzKhatme Nabuwwat (Association for the protection of the End of Prophethood). Under this title they posed their activities as 'religious' and enjoyed great freedom from all accountability and even support from the authorities. They violated the law of the land openly and nobody touched them. Early this year, subsequent to the Danish cartoons they found it convenient to form Majlis Tahaffuz Namus Risalat, and undertook agitation, riots and destruction of property. Now on the same note, they have formed the Majlis Tahaffuz Hudoodullah. The specter of Tahaffuz Khatme Nabuwwat is back again, but in a different garb. Mullah Zahid-ur Rashdi was quite explicit in his column in the daily Pakistan of December 4, 2006 in which he was of the opinion: " Maulana Qari Muhammad Hanif Jalandhari, the Head Nazim of Wafaq ul Madaras Arabia, Pakistan is very active in this field (of Majlis Tahaffuz Hudoodullah) and I think that his line of action will enable him to unite all the religious factions and have them out on the streets (for agitation) the same way as the Tehrik Tahaffuz Khatme Nabuwwat".
The mullah was adopted by the state more than 30 years ago, and was pampered all along. The spoilt kid is now grown up to full maturity, and his guardian has only itself to blame for his outrageous conduct.


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Co-operators three; Ed Faber - Pool elevator agent George Farnworth - Co-op store - Harry Wickerstrom Livestock & Co-op oil. Admiral. 08/20/1948
Leaving Beaver Lake Fisheries camp. 06/22/1946
Mr. & Mrs. Anderson. Co-op Oil Couple. Cadillac. 07/05/1946
Poultry Pool ahead [flock of turkeys] near Cleeves. 09/27/1941
W.J. White of Maple Creek and crew going for hay. Cypress Hills. 08/27/1948
St. Laurent pilgrimage. Duck Lake. 07/16/1944
John Lloyd in his orchard. Adanac. 08/19/1942
Co-op store. Algrove. 09/26/1946
Electing officers - Quimper school co-op. Aneroid. 08/10/1949
Doukhobor home. Arran. 09/15/1949
Beaver Lake Filleting plant - from the air. Beaver Lake. 06/21/1946
Coal stripper loading diesel truck - Western Dominion Mines Ltd. Bienfait. 09/10/1942
The Dairy Pool creamery. Biggar. 09/23/1942
Sudaten Catholic Church. Brightsand. 09/08/1944
Bob Gray stuking. Cadillac. 08/27/1942
Stripper shovel in coal fields [this particular shovel was also used in the construction of the Panama Canal]. Bienfait. 09/10/1942
Planer - Carrot River co-op farm. 07/18/1949
Climax school. 08/28/1942
Gabriel Lavallie and son Joe. Picture in "Trails and Traces". Cypress Hills. 08/26/1948
Best calves - Calf Club show & sale. Eastend. 06/01/1949
Admiral school. Admiral. 09/10/1941
The train come in - as seen from co-op store. Algrove 09/26/1946
Main Street from railway station - Vic Card & Tom March. Aneroid. 09/13/1941
Co-op oil plant - Russel H. Sparling manager. Aylsham. 10/07/1942
Taxiing in by plane to Government fish filleting plant. Beaver Lake. 06/21/1946
Dairy pool staff and visitors. Biggar. 08/19/1942
Peaches at the James Brothers store. Biggar. 09/23/1942
Moeckl's old Manson cabin. Brightsand. 09/08/1944
No 2A combine. Cadillac. 08/27/1942
Mr & Mrs George Posnikoff at home. Aneroid. 09/15/1949
Soderberg's mill yard [stacks of logs]. Birch Lake Siding. 03/20/1941
Smoky Burn kitchen gang - Carrot River co-op farms. 07/18/1949
Jack Clayton reading compass (near Loon River). 09/23/1944
Davidson co-op hardware store and bakery. Davidson. 07/26/1949
Calf Club Show & Sale. Eastend. 06/01/1949
Co-op customers and staff - H. H. Sweitzer manager. Algrove. 09/26/1946
Mail for Algrove from the train. Algrove. 09/26/1946
Salute the flag - Quimper school with teacher Clare Blake. Aneroid. 08/11/1949
Co-op oil business. Avonlea. 10/03/1942
Taking leave of the fish filleting staff. Beaver Lake. 06/22/1946
Dairy pool truck between Battleford and Biggar. Biggar. 09/04/1941
Borden Bridge. North Saskatchewan River. 09/15/1941
Mrs. Franz Moeckl making lace. Brightsand. 05/08/1943
Pork pies made by Mrs. Charles Hare. Bapaume. 12/18/1941
Harvesting oats. Brightsand. 11/23/1954.
Crops on Carrot River co-op farm. 07/18/1949
Calf Club show and sale (near Consul). 05/31/1949
Beaver dam in Deer Creek. 08/15/1945
Entrance sign to John Lloyd's nursery. Adanac. 08/19/1942
Alphonse Gandreau acts as dray power. Algrove. 09/26/1946
Co-op gas station Wellington Simpson - manager - Walter Linton & Mark Corbin. Aneroid 08/21/1948
Arborfield Co-op; flour - feed - groceries. Arborfield. 10/07/1942
Old timers meet Charlie Trottier. Batoche. 10/04/1948
View of lumbering operation from the air. Beaver Lake. 06/21/1946
Lumber mill smoke stack. Big River. 10/03/1948
Main street Bracken. Bracken. 08/28/1942
Skoutajans. Brightsand. 05/04/1941
Charlie Trottier and John Caron. Batoche. 10/04/1948
The Peter Schmidts "Brushing". Brightsand. 07/14/1943
NaSO4 precipitated in reservoir near Chaplin. 05/28/1948
Scale house partly open - Corning Oil Co-op - Douglas Erskine manager. Corning. 09/18/1942
Sand Creek - near boundary. Divide. 07/12/1943
Admiral co-op store [the stores manager at this time was Truman Lloyd - brother to Woodrow Lloyd]. Admiral. 09/10/1941
Algrove co-op farm; clearing new land Planned Community Settlement at Algrove - co-op farm with 16 members. Women not members yet. Algrove. 09/26/1946
Pool elevator Jack Costello - agent. Aneroid 09/13/1941
Ukranian Catholic Church. Arran. 09/15/1949
Old timers and old times - Charlie Trottier [he was a Captain for the Riel forces at Batoche]. Batoche. 10/04/1948
Fish boxes - from PA box factory. Beaver Lake. 06/22/1946
Dairy pool creamery and eggs. Biggar. 08/19/1942
Collier's Store and staff. Bracken. 08/28/1942
Return from Brightsand Lake. Brightsand. 08/18/1945


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Jeremy Lindholm Arrested For Attempted Murder After 'Twin Peaks' Actor Allegedly Beat GF With Bat
Don't ever expect Jeremy Lindholm to return to 'Twin Peaks.' The actor, who recently appeared on the series, was charged with second-degree murder after he allegedly attacked his girlfriend with a baseball bat!
Jeremy Lindholm, 41, was arrested on Aug. 16 outside a Spokane, Washington business, according to a press release from the Spokane police department. The authorities had received a call that claimed a man was assaulting a woman with a baseball bat. When the cops arrived on the scene, the man – later identified as Jeremy – was fleeing out of the back of the business while still clinging to the bat. Though, he knew that running was pointless, as he quickly gave up when confronted by the officers in the alley.
Surveillance video of the incident showed an "extremely violent assault," according to the press release. The nature of the attack led the authorities to believe that Jeremy's intent was to kill the woman. Officers charged Jeremy with Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree, 2nd degree assault and several other chargers, including assaulting the victim's friend. Jeremy told the police that he had been arguing with the woman, his girlfriend of five years, before she headed out to get him Kool Aid, according to court documents cited by KREM (per The New York Daily News.) When she failed to return, Jeremy grew furious and went to find her at work.
The actor, according to the court documents, admitted to punching his girlfriend in his face, though he said he didn't intend to hurt her. Uh, okay. Jeremy also reportedly said he wanted the police to shoot him in front of her. Thankfully, the injuries she suffered were non-life threatening, and she was treated at a local hospital. Jeremy was booked into the Spokane County Jail and he was held on a $100,000 bond.
How are you watching Twin Peaks?
Don't forget it begins airing at 8pm this Sunday #TwinPeaks#WeAreMAM#Showtime pic.twitter.com/OorCrF5uS8
— Jeremy Lindholm (@JeremyLindholm) August 5, 2017
Jeremy appeared as Mickey in the Twin Peaks: The Return episode, "Part 6, on June 11. He appeared along legendary actor Harry Dean Stanton, 91, and celebrated the occasion by posting a picture of himself on Twitter on Aug. 5. "How are you watching Twin Peaks?" he said, posing in front of a giant television screen featuring his episode. "Don't forget it begins airing 8pm this Sunday." His other major roles include parts in films like Memoir of a Cannibal and The Absent. He also appeared in shorts Game of Cards, Marty, It's a Meh Life, and Tiki.
HollywoodLifers, what do you think about this horrific attack?


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White is said to symbolize innocence and purity. Popular for proms, white is a timeless color, meaning you'll be able to wear your dress for years to come. You can add a splash of color to a white gown by combining it with colorful accessories, such as brightly colored shoes or a statement necklace. Be aware that not everyone looks their best in pure white – ladies who have lighter skin tones may wish to consider off whites, such as creams and ivories, in order to prevent their complexion looking washed out. Just be careful not to spill anything on your gown!
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If you're looking to buy a dress you can wear again and again, a classic white gown is the dress for you. You can combine it with colorful and stylish accessories to give it a completely different look each time you wear it, and to ensure your look is up-to-date with the latest trends.
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If you are choosing a gown to wear to a wedding, you may want to consider a pastel shaded gown instead – you don't want to clash with the bride! If you feel you would be stressed about your white dress becoming dirty, it would be better to choose a darker gown instead, to ensure you are relaxed.
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Classic black has the advantage of being in fashion year after year, leading many women to have at least one little black dress in their wardrobe. It is great for all formal occasions, and, contrary to popular belief, guests can indeed wear black to attend someone's wedding. Elegant and stylish, black can also help you look slimmer. Plus, you won't need to worry if you spill a drink on your dark colored gown! A black gown can be accessorized with a brightly colored belt, shoes, jewelry, shawl or bag, to ensure your dress stands out in a crowd of similarly colored gowns.
Try It:
As with white, if you are looking for a gown you can wear multiple times, a timeless black dress is for you, as the color won't go out of fashion, and can simply be matched with colorful accessories to give the gown a whole new look.
Avoid It:
Black is one of the most popular colors for formal events, so if you are looking to stand out from the crowd, you may wish to opt for a colorful or light shaded gown instead.
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A passionate and sexy color; a red gown is sure to turn heads! Red is said to symbolize romance, good luck, and auspiciousness. Bright, bold red is perfect for ladies with an outgoing personality, whilst a subtler, darker red is suitable for ladies that would rather not be the center of attention. With so many shades of red to choose from, you are certain to find a shade that looks amazing on you. Ladies whose skin tone has yellowy undertones will generally look best in reds that lean slightly more towards orange, whilst ladies who have pink or blue undertones in their skin tone would be better suited to "cooler" reds that have bluer undertones and lean slightly more towards purple. And it is a myth that redheads cannot wear red; a bright red with orangey undertones would look great on you!
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If you want to be the center of attention, a bright red dress guarantees that all eyes will be on you! Studies have shown that guys find ladies wearing red more attractive, so it's one to consider if you want to attract that special someone!
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Red is a rather attention-grabbing color, so if you don't want to stand out from the crowd, why not opt for a neutrally colored gown with some vibrant, red accessories instead.
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A popular color for prom gowns and a traditional color for quinceañera dresses, pink is a feminine color, which represents hope and romance. Pink dresses come in various shades, from lighter, soft pinks, to orangey pinks, such as coral, right through to brighter, hot pinks and fuchsias. Darker pinks tend to flatter ladies with paler skin tones, whilst lighter and brighter pinks are best suited to ladies with darker or olive skin tones. Pinks that lean more towards peach, even if only slightly, will best suit ladies with yellow skin undertones, whilst pinks that lean slightly more towards purple will suit ladies with pink undertones. Brighter pinks are ideal for outgoing ladies who want to stand out, and make the occasion in question a more colorful place.
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With so many shades of pink available, you are certain to find one that complements your complexion, and suits the type of occasion you will be attending. Pink accessories or appliqués can add a bit of fun to an otherwise plainly colored gown.
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If you want a feminine shade, but without looking overly girly, you might want to try a purple color instead.
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A regal color, purple symbolizes sophistication, mystery and wisdom. Purple dresses are available in lighter shades, such as lilac and lavender, as well as darker shades, such as violet and plum. Lighter purples are more feminine, whilst darker purples are dramatic and elegant. Generally, darker purples work well on blonde and redhead ladies, who have lighter skin tones, whilst lighter purples are better suited to brunettes and ladies with medium to dark skin tones. When choosing accessories for your purple gown, you should consider neural colors like white or black, complementary colors such as blues or pinks, or even a contrasting yellow. Avoid accessorizing with purple items, unless the shade of purple is deliberately and obviously contrasting (e.g. a very dark purple with a pale lilac dress) as it will be almost impossible to find an identical shade of purple, and your accessories will inevitably clash with your gown. When choosing your jewelry, purples, especially lighter purples such as lilac, tend to look better with silver, rather than gold.
Try It:
If you are looking for a feminine color for your gown, but aren't a fan of girly pink, purple is a great alternative.
Avoid It:
Ladies whose skin has yellowy undertones should avoid lighter purples; instead they should focus on darker purples that lean slightly more towards pink than blue.
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Blue is a calming, peaceful and tranquil color. There are numerous shades of blue, from light, baby blues, to bright, electric blues, to bold, royal blues, through to dark blues, such as navy. There are also variations on the standard blue color, such as turquoise, which combines both blue and green. Brighter blues suit ladies with medium to dark skin tones, whilst lighter blues, deep blues, such as royal blue, and darker blues, such as navy, look great on all shades of skin! Blue is best suited to ladies with a cooler skin tone (i.e. skin with a pink or blue undertone). Turquoise is an unusual color in that it looks great on all skin types and tones!
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Blue is a safe choice for any occasion, but more interesting to the eye than other neutral colors like black and white. If you have beautiful blue eyes, a gown in a similar shade will highlight them and make them shine.
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Ladies with warmer skin tones (i.e. skin that has yellow undertones), may find blue doesn't suit them as well as other colors do. If this is you, and you still want to wear blue, try a turquoise shade instead.
V-Neck Lace Appliques Green Long Evening Dress
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Symbolizing harmony and safety, green dresses come in many shades, from lighter greens, like mint and lime, through to brighter greens, like jade and emerald, and darker greens, such as hunter green. With so many shades to choose from, you are certain to find a shade of green that compliments your skin type. Lighter skinned blondes and red heads will look great in darker greens and emeralds, whilst ladies with darker skin tones will dazzle in lighter mint greens. Lime green is one of the harder shades of green to pull off, so it is best avoided unless you have a particularly dark skin tone, and an outgoing personality to reflect your equally brilliant gown. Ladies with yellowy undertones to their skin color should opt for greens which tend more towards blue, rather than yellow on the color scale, in order to prevent them looking "washed-out".
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A dark emerald green looks great if you have red hair. If you have gorgeous green eyes, wearing green will make them pop.
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A brighter green may not be suitable for a particularly formal event; instead opt for a more neutral dark green, or match a black gown with some brilliant green accessorizes.
Bateau Neck Half Sleeves Lace Corset Floor Length Yellow Tulle A-Line Evening Dress
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The color of joy and happiness, you can't help but smile when you wear yellow! A bright yellow will make you stand out from the crowd, which is perfect when you want all eyes on you! For a more formal event, a lighter, more subtle shade of yellow may be more suitable, such as lemon, or, alternatively, combine a neutrally colored black gown with some striking yellow accessories. Unfortunately, yellow does not suit everyone. Lighter yellows are suitable for fair skinned women, especially blonds, who have warmer skin tones, i.e. their skin has yellowy undertones rather than pink or blue undertones. Bright yellow looks best when worn by ladies with a medium to dark skin color, who again have warmer skin tones. If you want to try yellow, but are worried the color will look too over the top, look out for dresses that add yellow details to an otherwise non-yellow gown, in the form of a sash or appliqué.
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If you are an outgoing, confident lady, and you want to brighten up the room, give daring and bold yellow a try.
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Yellow is best avoided if you have a cooler skin tone, i.e. your skin has pink or blue undertones, as it will make you look tired and washed-out.
Orange New Fashion Ladies Belted Bodycon Dress
From: MelodicDay.com
Like yellow, orange is another bright, eye-catching color that is sure to get you noticed, but at the same time, is a little more subtle than yellow. However, like yellow, you'll still need to be a confident and extroverted lady to pull off the brightest of oranges! If you're a bit more of a timid type of girl, there are lighter shades of orange available, plus variations such as pinker oranges like coral, and burnt orange, or rust, which are both darker, redder shades of orange. Orange looks best on ladies with a warmer skin tone (i.e. those whose skin has yellow undertones). A bright orange may not be appropriate for a more formal event. Instead, choose a darker, reddish orange, or couple a safe black gown with some statement orange accessories.
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Orange is best suited to ladies with a warmer skin tone, i.e. those with yellow undertones to their skin color.
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Ladies who have a cooler skin tone, i.e. with pink or blue undertones, should avoid orange, as it will make them look dull and pale.
Gold Sexy Ladies Long Sleeves Pattern Fancy Bodycon Dress
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Gold or Silver
Whether you want to shimmer in silver or glow in gold, you'll look a million dollars in a bejeweled gown! Gold is better suited to ladies whose skin has yellow undertones, whilst silver is best suited to ladies whose skin has rosy or blue undertones. If you are unsure whether gold or silver best suits you, hold a piece of gold jewelry up against your face in natural light, and then repeat this with a piece of silver jewelry. You'll find that one complements your skin tone, and makes your skin glow, whilst the other makes you look pale and tired.
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If you're attending a particularly formal event, and you want to be the center of attention, a gown that is completely gold or silver is the choice for you! It will reflect the light and make you sparkle on the dance floor.
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A dress that sparkles all over may look a bit over the top for many occasions – as an alternative, you may wish to look for a gown with a few gold or silver features or accents.
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Welders' health and safety hazards
Major job duties allow the description and prevention of health and safety hazards for welders; nevertheless, given the large variety of workplaces, it is nearly impossible to predict all hazards that may appear. Welders usually work in facilities that produce steel, heavy machinery, ships or special equipments, and there are also several industrial sectors that provide various opportunities such as the automotive, forestry, construction and mining industries. Safety and health risks may be dealt with according to several general categories depending on the way the chemicals and materials may affect health and safety during the utilization process.
Welders may be exposed to fumes that result from the technological process: metallic oxides, fluorides and silicates. Extra precaution measures should be taken when there is the risk of welders inhaling these fumes with harmful effects on human health. Fumes result from the excessive metal heat that allows the formation of some fine solid particles after condensation, and they usually contain chemicals from the electrodes and from the metal coating or paint that is exposed to the welding process. Compressed gases such as acetylene and flammable combustible liquids represent other potential hazards for welders; following all safety rules and procedures should therefore reduce the number of accidents to the minimum.
Ergonomic risks also need to be mentioned in relation to the safety policy applied to welders since lots of sprains, strains and skeleto-muscular deficiencies result from work conditions. Welders often have to lift heavy objects, work in uncomfortable positions for long periods of time or repeat motions that excessively solicit muscles and bones. Furthermore, in the category of physical risks welders run, eye damage is the most likely to happen. The use of auto darkening helmets protects the eyes from the action of the ultraviolets and the infrareds and reduces to number of cataract cases caused by radiation.


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Marvel Cinamtic Universe gets a very big bang
After 10 years and 19 movies, the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to prove why it is the most successful franchise in movie history, it also is showing what it is doing with its characters. Let's not beat around the bush. "Avengers: Infinity War" has fashioned itself to be nothing short of an exhilarating, hilarious and oftentimes highly emotional epic.
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Continuing our survey of recent Blue posts on the EU B.net forums, here are a few more on various issues.
Can you use two Armor Dyes on the same item? To get cool multi-colored effects?
Why don't destructibles hurt players?
To touch on this topic, this was actually a concept that we looked into and we did try to play around with it for a while, but unfortunately it did not work out as well as we would have hoped. We have major concerns that allowing debris to damage players will end up as a means for griefers to disrupt or discourage group play. 🙁
This unfortunately means that we will not be implementing such a system for the foreseeable future
In previous Blizzcon demos, the destructibles were destructive. If you dropped a chandelier, or knocked out a wall support, you had to get out of the way or you'd take damage and possibly even get stunned. Obviously someone's mother in one of their internal test groups found that confusing, since it was removed from the game before the beta.
A fan wanted to know if he would be able to play Diablo 3 and WoW on the same account at the same time.
out of interest, how does it handle cross-game chat, via realID? which one recieves the messages? :P</font<
If this occurs, then a meteor from the fourth dimension crashes into the data transmission causing the data to be split into multiple pieces flying off into outer space and face planting onto each of the accounts that you are logged into at the same time! O.O
This roughly translates to, it will be received by all of the accounts that you are logged into at that point :p


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Stasis In London (1994) – Patrick Keiller.
On watching all of Patrick Keiller's "Robinson" trilogy of films recently, it struck home how effectively stillness within a visual frame can traverse the geographical plain and recreate a journey that is both political and sociological. This, of course, goes to the heart filmmaking itself, the relationships with cuts especially and its portrayal of time, space and movement within a diegetic reality all being key … Continue reading Stasis In London (1994) – Patrick Keiller.


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Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum Review Coming Soon
Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum is an upcoming 2013 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose. It has Kunchacko Boban and Namitha Pramod in lead roles Pullippulikalum Aattinkuttiyum, scripted by M. Sindhuraj, is being produced under the banner of Balcony 6 Entertainments . Cinematographer is S. Kumar and the music director is Vidyasagar. The film tackles social issues in Kuttanad, through the tale of a ha pless youth.
The hero of the film Chakkattutharayil Gopan, played by Kunchako Boban, is a houseboat owner. But Gopan with his outlandish getup to impress the foreigners, hardly looks a typical villager.
Gopan has three big brothers who spend all their time boozing and brawling. They are absolute lazybones who doesn't believe in working. As a sport they indulge in feuds and since most people are scared of the bullying trio, they try to settle the score with their sweet- tempered little brother.
The twist in the tale comes in the form of Kainakari Jayasree, a classical dancer played by Namitha Pramod. Gopan appoints her as the in-house artist, giving performances for the tourists who hire his boat. He hopes to floor the foreigners with classical dance, but finds himself head over heels in love with her. The film is basically a humour coated love story
The film, which also stars Shiju, Irshad, Joju, Harisreee Ashokan, and Shammi Thilakan will hit the theatres next week


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Niyama Private Islands Maldives has announced the return of two Michelin-starred chef, Heiko Nader, who will be making his fourth guest appearance at Edge. For one night only, on July 20 2019, Nader will serve up an exclusive five-course tasting menu paired with wine. Nader's innovative flavour combinations are modern and light are featured dishes including lobster with melon and green curry as well as tangerine and agave with aji amarillo.
Hailing from Germany, Nader is the founding force behind The Restaurant at the Dolder Grand on Lake Zurich, where he was awarded two Michelin stars. The restaurant was also awarded 18 Gault Millau points in 2012, when Nader was named 'Most Improved Chef of the Year'.
Niyama offers its guests haute cuisine in settings across two islands. Asian avant-garde in a treetop setting, Champagne breakfasts six meters below the ocean's surface, tribal cuisine in the jungle and modern fine dining located half a kilometre from shore at signature restaurant, Edge.


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Firefox joy — Send to Device
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I've seen a lot of noise about Firefox Quantum recently, and rightfully so: it's faster, smoother, it uses Rust, it's doing a lot of awesome things. There's also demos of the Firefox Devtools, with the CSS Grid utilities and other goodies.
Personally, though, it's a much humbler detail of recent Firefoxes that has improved my life the most: the send tab to device feature.
It's a feature that brings back those UIs in movies and TV where you see people flicking documents between screens, and jabbing their handhelds forward to pass a presentation over onto the big screen. This is now possible on Firefox without the tired routine of copy-pasting the link in a chat or email or evernote, or saving it as a bookmark and then searching for it on the other side.
Nowadays, if I'm reading something on my phone and want to continue more comfortably on my laptop, it's three taps and a few seconds later, tada! it's there.
But beyond flicking between devices, the feature is useful for other workflows. You don't need to have both devices on hand or even on for it to work.
One thing I now do often is send articles to my home laptop after finding them while browsing at work. It reduces procrastination and distraction because I trust these tabs not to be lost, and yet they are into the ether, out of sight and mind until I get back home.
I've sent entire volleys of tabs over to the office after starting to debug a fault while still at home, and then hopping in my car when things calm down a bit. When I arrive twenty minutes later I can just jump back in to whatever I was doing, and with the "Tabs on other devices" menu I can even pull other things I was looking at that I didn't send over initially.
It's a tiny feature, but it's changed my usage a lot — for the better.