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Presidents Magufuli and Museveni Launch Mutukula One-Stop Border Post
East African Community Secretariat, Arusha, Tanzania, 10th November, 2017:
H.E. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda together with EAC Secretary General Amb. Liberat Mfumukeko, East African Community Secretary General, on Thursday officially launched the Mutukula One Stop Border Post (OSBP) located on the Uganda/Tanzania border.
The construction of the Mutukula OSBP was carried out with funding of US$11.7million from the United Kingdom through the Department for International Development (DFID) while the systems and other related soft infrastructure equivalent to US$1.2million was funded by the Government of Canada, through Global Affairs, Canada.
The OSBP investment includes office buildings, roads and parking yards, cargo verification bays, scanner shed, passenger sheds, targeting booths, warehouse and canopies, ICT networks and hardware, furniture, and institutional support to the border agencies.
The OSBP ensures effective border control mechanisms are in place. It will boost trade by cutting the time taken to clear goods between the two Partner States, thus contributing to a reduction in transport cost, whilst increasing volumes of transhipment cargo through the Central Corridor. It is expected that time to cross the border will reduce by at least one third.
An OSBP is a "one stop" form of border crossing point jointly managed by adjoining Partner States, where multiple border agencies cooperate and collaborate with each other, and effectively coordinate their activities to maximise their operational efficiency. OSBP arrangement brings together under one roof, all the Government agencies performing border crossing controls procedures, doing away with need for motorised traffic and persons to undergo clearance twice at both sides of the border. This arrangement expedites movement, release and clearance of goods and persons across borders, by streamlining border procedures, automation of the border processes and simplification of trade documents.
"I want to thank the British government who have supported us through TMEA, in the construction of the one stop border post making it easy to cross the borders and also to do business with Tanzania. Trade is a means that will help us create prosperity for the people. My government is committed to creating wealth and jobs for the people through creation of enabling environment for services, Information Communication Technology, commercial agriculture and industries," said President Museveni.
Addressing the crowd in Kiswahili and directing that only three police road blocks between Dar-es-Saalam and Mutukula are official, President Magufuli commended TMEA for its support to the government and underscored the importance of the OSBP saying
"Since time immemorial, Mutukula has been and remains an important node of Tanzania and Uganda. Its importance goes beyond the residents of the two countries as I understand that over 400 World Food Programme trucks carrying food aid for refugees go through here, so the faster clearance is benefiting not only our traders, but also persons in need, and that is important. I am happy that as a result of the OSBP in Mutukula, Tanzania is now able to collect revenue from agencies like Tanzania Bureau of Standards, who were initially not represented at this border point, but are now here because of the OSBP," said President Magufuli.
In his remarks, EAC Secretary General Amb. Mfumukeko said that the framers of the EAC integration instruments envisioned the OSBPs and embedded them in the EAC Customs Union Protocol at the time of its negotiation.
"The first OSBP operations was at Malaba railway station between Uganda and Kenya over ten years ago. At the same time Customs Departments having realized that multiple examination of goods at our internal borders was wasteful and caused unnecessary costs to business, started joint examination of cargo of which Mutukula Border was a pioneer. These pilot programmes provided a practical justification for upscaling the One Stop Border program in the entire region," said Amb. Mfumukeko.
UKAID has provided over US$52million to the East African Transit Improvement Programme (EATIP) through TMEA, as a contribution to the World Banks' East Africa Trade and Transport Facilitation Project (EATTFP).
Speaking at the event, the UK High Commissioner to Uganda, Peter West said that increasing Uganda's trade with its neighbours and the rest of the world was vital for generating growth, promoting job creation and reducing poverty.
"Increasing Uganda's trade with its neighbors and the rest of the World is vital for generating growth, promoting job creation and reducing poverty. The UK government is proud to have contributed over £90 million through TradeMark East Africa to support Uganda and Tanzania to reduce the barriers to trade. By cutting red tape, reforming customs processes and improving roads, ports, and border posts, the UK is supporting the creation of an environment essential for businesses to grow," said West.
The envoy added that the completion of the Mutukula border post marks an important milestone towards our goal of reducing by a third the time to import from the EAC and the rest of the world.
Over the years, delays in cross border clearance were attributed to duplication of handling procedures on either side of the border, poor institutional arrangement and cargo management systems inadequate physical infrastructures and services and immigration management. The new established OSBP has already addressed some of these challenges. Surveys indicate that since operationalisation of the OSBP early this year, the time to cross from Uganda to Tanzania has reduced by 66% from 10 hours in 2011 to 3.4 hours 27 minutes in June 2017. Whereas, crossing from Tanzania to Uganda has reduced by 90% from 46 hours to 4.5 in June 2017.
Trade Mark East Africa CEO Frank Matsaert said that the completion and operationalisation of the Mutukula OSBP is a crucial milestone in increasing access to markets and the facilitation of the movement of cargo along the Central Corridor.
"When initially investing $12 million with our donors, the United Kingdom and Canada, greater access to markets, increased efficiency that would reduce costs by reducing time and improved infrastructure were just a few of our end goals. Ultimately, our projects in physical infrastructure and automation of key government trade processes like customs, have complemented each other to reduce the cost of doing business and boost trade volumes, increasing both Uganda's and Tanzania's overall trade competitiveness. Most importantly, they have contributed to governments being businesses being able to expand thus creating jobs, said Matsaert.
Official data shows that an average of 542 vehicles (310 of those cargo trucks) pass through the Mutukula-Mutukula crossing from Central Corridor into Uganda.
TMEA through its donors and in partnership with the East Africa Community has since 2010 supported 15 OSBPs in East Africa including South Sudan and has invested about US$117 million in OSBPs and access roads. They are: Kenya and Uganda's Busia/Busia, Kenya and Uganda's Malaba/Malaba, Rwanda and Uganda's Kagitumba/Mirama Hills, Tanzania and Uganda's Mutukula/Mutukula, Kenya and Tanzania's Holili/Taveta, South Sudan and Uganda Nimule/Elegu, Burundi and Tanzania's Kobero/Kabanga and lastly Tunduma on the Tanzanian side.
For more information, please contact:
Mr Owora Richard Othieno
Head, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Department
EAC Secretariat
Arusha, Tanzania
Tel: +255 784 835021
Email: OOthieno [at] eachq.org
About the East African Community Secretariat:
The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organisation of five Partner States, comprising Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
The EAC Secretariat is ISO 2008:9001 Certified


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2012 Photo Tour of
Radio Heaven
Below are photos showing my newly rebuilt display room following the fire in my little workshop in October of 2011. There was extensive smoke damage
to the collection. Each item you see was matchlessly cleaned and packed away, then the room was stripped down to the bare walls which were cleaned and primed before repainting as was the popcorn ceiling. Then new carpet and all new shelves were installed. Then it took several weeks just to get everything unpacked and back in place.
The room layout is different from before, where my Atwater Kent collection
was on the center wall behind the couch, now my Leutz model L and everything that goes with it are in the center highlight position. I'd wanted to be able to set up the Leutz L spread out so it could be seen as it was intended.
The AK collection is now all together on the wall to the left behind the display case, this works out good since it's easy to show the progression of AK models through the years from 1921-1936 their final year.
More photos will be added to the photo tour as I have time.
Please sign my GuestBook and tell me what you think of my "new" display room.
My Leutz model L in the center position behind the couch, finally setup stretched out
end to end, the big Radiola loop antenna above it along with the Western Electric 7A
amp and the D-10 horn, plus photos books original advertisements and the awards
it has won, from AWA Rochester 1998 it won "Peoples choice Best of Contest"
and the Houck Super-Het display award. In 1999 at the Charlotte Antique Radio
Conference it won first place in it's category, "Best Display"
and the "Lew Elias Best of Show" award.
The Atwater Kent collection is now on this wall all together on shelves showing
the progression of AK models from 1921 - 1936 when they closed the doors.
On the top shelf are AK horn speaker models M, L, G, H & R plus 3 versions of the model
E cone speaker and E2 and E3 cones.
Please sign my Guest Book.
Thanks for visiting.
This page was last updated: April 2, 2012
If you see a RED star like this one next to an item in the collection, you can "click" on the star and you'll be taken to a page with details about that item
Your first view through the doorway into
my Radio Heaven display room.
Wall mounted display case for some of my tube collection, on your left just after you enter the room.
1923 Radiola 4 sitting on top
of a big 1946 Zenith Radio Phonograph.
Many thanks go to Luis Albiza and his entire crew with Alcorp Restoration
& Construction for the incredible work and effort they put into helping
give me back my Dream Display Room even better than it was before.
And especially to Nationwide Insurance Co. who carries our homeowners
insurance. They told the restoration company to "make it right",
and they sure did.

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North Carolina
Favorite thing about Sonoran
I love Sonoran because of the community! We are like a tight knit family here and I'm so thankful to be able to have this type of support in medical school!
Favorite restaurant or hangout near campus
Pomegranate Café!
Campus involvement
Marketing FWS, nutrition TA, nutrition club secretary, class secretary, student ambassador
Something unique about you
I used to be a competitive figure skater.
Modality/population area of interest
LLND – I would love being a chronic Lyme disease doctor and treat infectious diseases in general.
Why you love naturopathic medicine
It has changed my life! I love learning about the mind-body connection. I believe that the mind and body are one and closely related and should be treated as so.
What you love about Arizona
The weather! It's not muggy and humid like NC. Arizona is always sunny and beautiful.


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A 7-month-old boy had a 3-week history of nonbloody diarrhea and increasing irritability. The mother reported a perioral and anogenital erythematous rash that first appeared in the third month of life with variable severity but never resolved. In the 4 months prior to admission, various visits to family doctors and hospitals with multiple courses of oral antibiotic treatments and different ointments led only to brief improvements of the skin condition with subsequent relapses. A trial with corticosteroids for suspected psoriasis caused a severe deterioration. The perinatal history was noncontributory: the boy was born at term after an unremarkable pregnancy, was fully breastfed, and developed appropriately along the 75th percentile for height and weight.
On admission, the child was afebrile (rectal temperature, 37.1°C) with all vital signs within normal limits, but he was irritable and crying a lot. The physical examination revealed sharply demarcated, erythematous, and in some areas ulcerating and scaling skin lesions predominantly located in the anogenital area and periorally with signs of bacterial superinfection (Figure 1and Figure 2). Apart from the irritability and the skin lesions, the physical examination results were unremarkable; in particular, there were no signs of dehydration or wasting disease. Initial laboratory studies showed a normal complete blood cell count, an erythrocyte sedimentation rate of 18 mm/h (reference range, 0-10 mm/h), an aspartate aminotransferase level of 36 U/L (reference range, 7-28 U/L [to convert to microkatal per liter, multiply by 0.0167]), and an alkaline phosphatase level of 57 U/L (reference range, 170-450 U/L; photometric [to convert to microkatal per liter, multiply by 0.0167]).
Skin lesions at the initial visit. Note the sharply demarcated, erythematous, and scaling character with ulcerations near the demarcation line.
Close-up view of the skin lesions at the initial visit.
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Britain has sold industrial materials to Syria that could have been used to make chemical weapons, according to a new report by MPs on arms sales.
The Commons Committees on Arms Export Controls (CAEC) said it was just one example of numerous questionable deals between UK contractors and countries the Foreign Office (FCO) deems to have poor human rights records.
The CAEC said supplies of sodium fluoride which could be used to make chemical weapons were sent to Syria in the last couple of years.
Sodium fluoride is a legitimate component of a number of civilian products including toothpaste, but there is no way of knowing what they were used for in the end.
MPs have fired a warning shot across the Government's bows, questioning the checks made on more than 3,000 export licences worth over £12bn to 27 countries on the FCO's own list of countries of human rights concern.
While the CAEC acknowledged many of the licences were for dual-use (military or civilian) items or other equipment which could not readily be used for "internal repression", the MPs said the numbers were still "surprisingly large".
The UK also has licences to sell arms to Iran, Egypt and Syria among many others.
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Although it was a wedding free weekend that didn't stop us from spending some time with an adorable couple for their engagement session in downtown Birmingham. Callie & Sam are so sweet and we are so thankful we were able to photograph them considering Sam actually works in South Carolina during the week at a paper company. Cue all of our "The Office" references at their session. Turns out he doesn't work for Dunder Mifflin … oh well.
Callie picked some of the cutest outfits to fit her "Sex and the City" vibes and we sure do love her selections! Her gorgeous tulle skirt which she got at Morning Lavender was a big hit with us! All the twirls! We love the big city vibes we were able to pull off for this session and it makes us fall in love with our Magic City even more! Birmingham … for being not so big you look larger than life in these images!
Callie & Sam thank you so much for choosing us! We are so thankful to have finally gotten to meet you and take some adorable engagement photos of you guys. Your wedding next May is going to be the best day and we seriously can't wait!


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Physical storefront traffic is down, and may not rise quickly – or completely – to pre-pandemic levels. Consumers have embraced ordering online during the COVID-19, and many likely won't switch back to their old habits thanks to the convenience that e-commerce offers.
As a small business owner, it is time to think about offering online sales, or enhancing and expanding all of your digital channels. If customers can't easily find you, how can they buy your products?
Here are our 4 favourite tips to boosting your online presence:
In order to set up your e-commerce site and increase your social media engagement, you may need to upgrade your skills in graphic design, web design, content management, and online marketing strategies.
Programs you may want to get better at using include Photoshop, InDesign, WordPress, Wix, Shopify, Facebook, and YouTube to give you the skills to do your own online designing.
Good news: the library has your back. You can learn all of these skills and many more on LinkedIn Learning, one of our most popular online course databases. All you need is your library card to access thousands of tutorials, available 24 hours a day.
The library is also proud to host a free online speaker series for Small Business Week with a packed schedule of live industry experts, October 19-23. Check out Finding your customer base: the science behind social media and How to Run an Online Store Successfully.
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Hallo Friends,
It's been a while since our last release. Things doesn't always go according to plan when there's a baby involved and then a global pandemic happening.. oh boy! This year has truly shown us that the only constant in life is change.
BUT, we are so excited about what we have coming up this Release! There is just SO much to love and our entire team is anxious to share what's in store for all of you.
Here's a short video for you to get a peek at what you have to look forward to this Release!
It's going to be a fantastic week here at Evelin T Designs with all of the new stamps and inspiration that we have to share with you. Join us tomorrow as we begin showcasing our new Release!


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Rebecca Vassarotti MLA is a Member for the seat of Kurrajong, elected in 2020.
A member of the ACT Greens, she is the Minister for the Environment; Heritage, Homelessness and Housing Services; and Sustainable Building and Construction.
She has earned a Bachelor of Arts (Majors in Anthropology and Political Science) and a Masters in Environmental Law from ANU.
Rebecca has held the positions of Executive Director, YWCA Canberra, Deputy CEO of the Australian Council of Social Service, and Executive Director, International Network on Hepatitis and Substance Use.
She has been a long term advocate for vulnerable Canberrans on issues including gender equity, homelessness and affordable housing, gambling reform, drug and alcohol services and health issues including dementia and hepatitis.
Additionally, she has served as a community member of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Rebecca entered politics because the decisions we make locally matter – they will shape our city for the next century, will affect how liveable Canberra remains in a changing climate and will determine how we continue to ensure we are a progressive and caring community.
She believes we need to work together to identify the solutions that best meet our aspirations as a progressive, equal and compassionate community.
Rebecca lives in Dickson with her partner and three children.
Stay in touch:
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Minister for
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Ralph Waldo Emerson once said:
Don't go where the path may lead,
go instead where there is no path and leave a trail
This quote is very fitting when picking your next ski destination. Sure, you can go where the trodden path may lead to places like Utah, Lake Tahoe, or even Jackson Hole. But, why? Adventure is about going somewhere that's different. Somewhere that hasn't been found by the bustling crowds. Last winter we ventured north to a place filled with adventure, cuisine, and skiing unlike anywhere else in the country: Idaho. Check out our newest edition to the Travel Guides: McCall, Idaho. Be a true pioneer and blaze a new trail… head to McCall, Idaho!
What makes McCall different?
This place has dubbed itself "Ski-Town USA" and it lives up to its moniker. From amazing snow conditions, off-the-hook restaurants for affordable prices and one-of-a-kind adventures, this place has it all. In our travel guide, we highlight all of these.
Best places to eat & drink
First up, we review some of the best restaurants in the area from quick breakfast spots like the Old Town Café to fine dining at Rupert's. And, yes… we cover the entire spectrum of places to eat & drink. In the Google map, click on any map pin or name from the lists and be navigated to an in-depth review of that location.
Winter time activities
The next section highlights our many adventures and events we attended/reviewed during our time in McCall, Idaho. Just click on the image or header to find stories like:
- How to ski/snowboard Brundage Mountain Resort & Tamarack Resort and why you should visit them (Hint: Powder)
- Taking a snowmobile 25 miles into the wilderness for a dip in the hot springs
- Snowshoeing and dining in a yurt
It isn't all about winter… but summer too!
Of course, we KNOW some of you are about summer too, so we highlight two of the more unique events that happen around town: The Idaho Mountain Trail Ultra Festival and the North Fork Championship.
After you've read our guide, you'll understand why McCall should now be on your bucket list for places to visit this winter or even summer!


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BJPENN.COM and the UFC are bringing fight fans a live stream of today's 'The Ultimate Fighter: Nations Finale' weigh-ins event.
Today's weigh-ins go down from the Colisee Pepsi in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The live stream starts at 1:00 P.M. PT / 4:00 P.M. ET and can be seen using the player below.


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From what I have read about Thomas Andrews and his involvement with the inspection of any complaints from the crew. Plus inspecting the damage and in forming Captain Smith and others about it. I can't figure out if he was a Passenger, Crew/Officer on Titanic. Can someone tell me what his row was on Titanic?
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Ladbrokes is Britain's oldest and strongest betting brand. It has an amazing history and is simply a national institution. I want to get Ladbrokes back to being the number-one choice for the betting public. Yet, here we are in March 2016, a few weeks into my new job, and the Ladbrokes brand is just not sure what it is; I think we have simply forgotten who we are. We have relied on the pure strength of our name alone. So one of my first tasks is to establish a clear and simple positioning for Ladbrokes that we get behind and drive through the business.
Loving the numbers
I may have got a bit carried away in my first few weeks. I signed up for every single report I could find. I've woken up to find my inbox bursting with numbers and stats from across the business, and it has been very easy to get lost in them. From hourly reports to weekly trackers I could spend all day staring at a barrage of numbers and learning nothing. Working out what was actually useful and helpful has been an interesting task – and then, just when you think you have the right set that will provide the guidance you need… you find another.
Spending time with customers and colleagues is one of the best bits of the job. This past month I have been visiting our shops in London, Glasgow, Dublin and Brussels. It's so important to understand the shop environment, what our customers like and what we could do better for them. I have spent more than five years in the betting and gaming sector, and since I started, there has been a prevailing view among certain analysts, commentators and some of our competitors that the long-term future of retail is bleak. But here, with a retail business that is strong, our focus is putting the customer at the centre and creating the product around them. Our 2100 shops are key to that and will be one of our competitive advantages.
Team spirit
It's always interesting to join a business and work with an established team. I am really impressed with the team here – smart, bright and tenacious. I have yet to throw a question or idea at them and not get a good and considered response. They have helped educate me in the ways of Ladbrokes while welcoming new ideas and ways of doing things. So, a big thank you to them.
Undoubtedly, one of the best parts of working in betting and gaming is the pace. We will offer more than 15,000 betting opportunities every day. If you love sport and to be part of what's going on, then there is no better place to work. And, of course with the Cheltenham Festival, the National, potentially one of the most interesting Premiership run-ins for a few years – oh, and don't forget Euro 2016 – that's the first six months done. And a lot to look forward to.
This month I have also been involved with The Marketing Academy. I have been lucky enough to be a mentor since Sherilyn Shackell set it up, and I always look forward to those sessions. It's a great opportunity to listen, help, suggest and, hopefully, provide a view or insights and share your experience. After each session, I always reflect on the people who have helped me along the way – with a brilliant bit of advice, a pointer, or just hearing me out. It's also a reminder of the strength of the young talent out there in the wider marketing world.
Kristof Fahy is chief marketing officer at Ladbrokes. @kpf1970


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"Think Like A Monk," was one of those books that I pre-ordered. It was because I had heard the author discuss it on a podcast. Have I confessed yet that I am a podcast junkie almost as much as I am a book junkie? The author, Jay Shetty seems like someone you would like as a friend.
The book is about life from the perspective of someone who has been a Monk and lived to tell about it. Yes, he survived all that meditation and silence. The other thing that makes this book so interesting is that he was an Indian Monk. Not a Catholic Franciscan or a Buddhist Monk. There are lots of books from them.
Early in the book, Shetty spends some time discussing values. He draws some pictures for those that are visual to help make his point.
He says to look at your past values and gives you a little exercise. He says, "Reflect on the three worst choices you've ever made. Why did you make them? What have you learned? How would you have done it differently?" I found that exercise to be enlightening and I go back often to look at my notes at the bottom of the page.
He also suggests that you watch where you spend your money because that will tell you a lot about what you value.
Negativity, Fear, and Intention
These are three whole chapters in the book. There is a lot in there so of course, you should read it. One of the best things he discusses is what he calls, "Spot, Stop and Swap." You spot a negative thought. Stop to understand what it is and then Swap in a new way of processing.
He says he learned to let go of his fear of fear when he was a monk. He goes on to say we fear the wrong things and it causes us to miss opportunities. Shetty tells the story of "Biosphere 2" in Arizona. It was a sealed environment so no wind. The planted trees and the trees eventually just fell over, because normally the rots would go deep and get stronger in response to the wind, but there was no wind. His point is that adversity helps us grow stronger and that we need to get out of our "self-made Biospheres."
"Intention," is all about goals. "Fear desire, duty, and love are the roots of all intentions." When you have a want ask yourself why seven times. I had read this before. Once you get to number seven you have probably found your real why.
Purpose or Dharma
"Dharma is using this natural inclination, the things you're good at, your thrive mode, to serve others." Shetty says "Passion + Expertise + Usefulness = Dharma. One of the things he says I really liked was that "My limitations make space for the gifts of other people."
One approach to this that he suggests is that many should focus on looking "for opportunities to do what you love in the life you already have."
Failure and Success
Shetty says, " Humility comes from accepting where you are without seeing it as a reflection of who you are. Then you can use your imagination to find success." "…soliciting, evaluating, and responding to feedback will increase your confidence and self-awareness."
"You shouldn't feel small compared to others, but you should feel small compared to your goals." I don't know about you but that inspires me!
The author has a unique way that he explains the importance of service. I don't think I have ever seen or heard it said with such an impact.
He says that "The highest purpose is to live in service." He goes on to say, "service connects us, service amplifies our gratitude, service increases compassion and service builds self-esteem." Well said. He urges us to "serve the pain that you know best." Finally, "Service is the direct path to a meaning full life." So there you have it! Think Like A Monk!


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Formula spray works to eradicate surface oils while locking in make-up all day, leaving you with a soft, matte finish.
Combining long lasting power and instant shine control, Luna by Lisa matte setting spray is a must have to anyone with enlarged pores or oily skin types.
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Delicious, energy-saving recipes for Super Bowl
Instant Pot chicken wings and other small appliance delights
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The kid prefers the flats. I grab the drumettes. And my wife (while munching away on a big salad) is fine with anything that's left.
We all love chicken wings, in particular anything that's not greasy or breaded like those amped-up offerings you might find in a crappy bar. The question is, can you save time and energy by cooking them in an Instant Pot?
The answer: Absolutely.
We did a Super Bowl trial run during the NFL's divisional semi-final battle of fortysomething quarterbacks, a 30-20 victory for Tom Brady's Buccaneers over Drew Brees' Saints. And with the help of a steamer basket and a few minutes crisping time in the oven after they were cooked, I used this simple recipe to produce wings that were about as good as we've ever made.
"Mmm... Just like at a restaurant," said my wife.
"Yup. Pretty good dad. Except next time, more buffalo hot sauce please," said the teenager, in what amounts to a rave review. "I like mine drowning in sauce."
The wings were tender and juicier than in the oven, and took a total of 30 minutes, including 15 minutes in the Instant Pot (five minute warm-up, 10 minutes cooking, five minutes natural pressure release) and about six minutes crisping in the broiler of the oven. That's about half the time of cooking them start-to-finish in a conventional oven.
The bonus is that, as is the case with air fryers, microwaves and toaster ovens, you'll reduce your kitchen energy use by using a small appliance when the full oven or cooktop isn't necessary.
Did you know...
- Most small appliances use half the wattage of an electric oven
- 15 minutes in a microwave does the same job as an hour of cooking in an oven
- Slow cookers use 65% less energy in seven hours of cooking than an electric oven in a single hour
- Using an electric kettle to boil water instead of a stovetop kettle uses up to 50% less energy
Here are some recipe ideas for Super Bowl Sunday.
Small appliance recipes, from the indulgent to the healthy
There are hundreds of great and well-reviewed recipes online that either specifically call for the use of a small appliance or could easily be switched from a big oven to a toaster oven. Here are a few faves that'll work well for Super Bowl:
- Instant Pot chili in under an hour: Gone are the days of super salty chili devoid of subtle flavours. I like this recipe for its use of underrated fish sauce for boosting umami in the mix. Also a big thumbs-up to all five optional garnishes offered: lime, sour cream, jalapeno peppers (diced and seeded), green onions, and cheddar.
- Air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites: We're eating more cauliflower all the time, but this hot take intrigues me. Love that it includes butter and almond flour and takes just 15 minutes in the air fryer.
- Air fryer sweet potato fries: Four simple ingredients, plus avocado oil. Twenty minutes in the air fryer. Dip of your choice.
- Vegetarian jalapeño poppers: I've never tried frozen veggie bacon strips, but I'm willing to try for an explosion of flavour that cuts calories and salt by two thirds over the bacon version. Unless you're making a lot of these, this recipe is perfect for the toaster oven.


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From formal to informal gatherings, one staple likely to make an appearance at many holiday celebrations is a bottle of champagne. Just in time for the festivities, Colleen Mullaney, entertaining maven and author of It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere: The Global Guide to Fabulous Cocktails, has a trio of easy-to-make cocktail recipes to help make you the perfect holiday host.
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Every religion is a little weird
As we celebrate the Virgin Birth this week, let's face it: Every religion has customs or practices that those who don't share the faith might deem a little goofy.
All of them.
That's not a condemnation of any of the faiths. But all require some sort of suspension of rationale - which is why "faith" is required.
"Whadya mean he was dead, then a few days later he was up and walking around?"
"You want to cut off part of my what for why?"
"What are they all caterwauling about? They're all speaking some language I've never heard. Frankly, it sounds made up."
"Are you sure it was a talking donkey, Balaam?"
"Prophet, are you sure it was a flying horse that took you from Mecca to Jerusalem?"
"So the Garden of Eden was in Missouri? And what's up with the underwear?"
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"So, tell me again about Xenu and the volcano."
"Only 144,000 people are going to be allowed in Heaven? Can't they just add more seats or something? They've got a carpenter or two up there, right?"
See, all of them.
Now, I'm not writing this to diminish any belief or anyone's faith. I used to have faith, but I lost it in my late teens and haven't — and I have tried — been able to get it back again. But much respect to those who do have it. To knowingly defy logic and reason to follow a belief takes courage and, well, faith. If you're a nonbeliever and believe that these people are dumb or gullible, please don't share those feelings with me. And if you're a believer in something that can never be explained, rationalized or proven, please don't attack others who believe in something different that can't be explained, rationalized or proven.
That's how religious wars start: Your belief is stupid and wrong. Mine is the right way and the only way.
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Recently, we had a call from a Pensacola woman who was upset because her neighbors keep attacking her as "demonic". She said they've been hurling slurs and insults at her because of her religious practices. See, the woman was praying over her garden. The neighbors didn't like that because well, it looked like she was praying to her garden. You know, one of those wacky Wiccan earth lovers. (How dare them love the planet.)
But the woman was Catholic. She was just asking for a little blessing on her winter garden.
The neighbors, both her and her husband said, have repeatedly demonized the couple, yelling insults at them and telling them they're going to hell.
See, the neighbors were Christian too, but from a different denomination. (Take a guess; you're probably right. But then again, the stereotype of this denomination as a little less tolerant than others is just that -- a stereotype that can cause more harm than understanding. But still, you're probably right.)
So as many of us celebrate the mysterious Virgin Birth, attended by three guys who followed a magic star, let's try to remember that these stories would be silly without faith. But our lives are given meaning through faith. Faith is not, as many of my fellow heathens would believe, a weakness or character flaw. It's testament to the mystery of existence and the belief in something beyond one's self. Faith, I see as a virtue. Too bad I'm without virtue.
But I sure respect yours. Even if your belief might seem a bit irrational to me.
(But next spring, I'm praying over my veggie garden. My cucumbers this year could have used some divine intervention.)


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A 4.8% drop in private registrations during June closed off a challenging second quarter for the UK's franchised dealers.
Overall June new car sales dropped 4.9% year-on-year, to 1.27 million units, leaving the annual market 3.4% down at the half-year point.
An overall decline in buyer confidence is to blame, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, although it believes confusion over low emission zones and lack of subsidies for plug-in hybrids have also affected the market.
All market sectors were affected in June – private down 4.8%, fleets down 2.5% and business registrations down 37.1%.
The SMMT said the low emission vehicle segment was also tipped into decline for the first time since April 2017 by a slump in orders for plug-in hybrids and mild hybrids
Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, criticised the Government's lack of help.
He said: "Another month of decline is worrying but the fact that sales of alternatively fuelled cars are going into reverse is a grave concern. Manufacturers have invested billions to bring these vehicles to market but their efforts are now being undermined by confusing policies and the premature removal of purchase incentives.
"If we are to see widespread uptake of these vehicles, which are an essential part of a smooth transition to zero emission transport, we need world-class, long-term incentives and substantial investment in infrastructure.
"Fleet renewal remains the quickest way to address environmental concerns today and consumers should have the confidence – and support – to choose the new car that best meets their driving needs, whatever the technology, secure in the knowledge that it is safer and cleaner than ever before."


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Performance loss on Android 10
Since the android 10 update, I have noticed a serious drop in performance that happens by period.
The phone runs smoothly for several hours, and sometimes (once or twice a day) it gets really slow for 10 to 20 minutes. Switching between apps takes several seconds, rotation too and the response time when clicking is a lot longer than usual.
This seems to happen in any app ( youtube, chrome, Instagram...) and without doing a heavy task like launching several large apps at a time. I also didn't install any apps since the update.
Another issue is that RAM management is way more aggressive, nothing stays in ram for mor than a few hours, while before I had pretty much all the frequently used apps in memory at all times. In the mobile manager, I noticed that ram use never goes past 4.5gb (6gb model) while it was always at 5.5 on Pie. This gig seems to make a big difference. I updated last week so optiflex should be working normally by now.
I would like the dev team to work on that, because these issues are not normal for a flagship phone.
I'll also throw some bugs I noticed since 10:
- Sometimes the recent apps takes me to a random app instead of the latest one used.
- Power master constantly shows the notification saying that an app is using battery in the background when using a music app (didn't do that before).
- Sometimes swiping down on the home screen and/or on the fingerprint scanner to go to the notifications doesn't work
- Using split - screen still shows the 3-button navigation bar instead lf using the gestures.
Thank you guys if you can work on this.
skylerwolfe Level 3
You can turn off the monitoring for battery drainage. Pie did that for me on Spotify and a podcast app until I turned it off on pie.
Power master --> battery saving options --> turn off "detect battery draining apps"1
Ram management is definitely on the aggressive side
And as far as the lag in ui goes....i experienced it and was almost fedup with it...reboot didn't solve the issue for 2-3 days but then again i rebooted it and it miraculously is working properly1
Mods won't admit that there is problem of lag in UI or atleast they think only few people are experiencing it so they will tell u to factory reset... that's pretty much it1
paras0710 Level 2
Yes there is a lag and i think asus will improve 10 performance with upcoming updates and i think asus knows this that is why they officially made available downgrader.1
@skylerwolfe Thanks man. That solved the problem.
@prashanth @paras0710 Let's hope they will acknowledge the problem if enough people complain!0
Update: performance is now CONSTANTLY CATASTROPHIC if I don't restart it everyday. That's just not acceptable. This seriously needs a patch.0
vlasta.vasicek Level 2
my phone working fine on android 10, no problems. I was afraid, but everything went well0
I did a factory reset and it's been 2 days... it's fine for now but let's see how long it lasts1
I think you should because it seems to be working for most people. Also like @prashanth said a factory reset can solve the problem. But I really don't want to factory reset so i'll wait a bit to see if the mods @Anders_ASUS and @LP_ASUS can relay it to the devs.1
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People have been having various random issues that were mostly all resolved by a factory reset. For those that weren't we're investigating what's happening on a case by case basis.
I'd be happy to log your phone now if you want, but a factory reset really seems like the most painless option. It might take a few weeks to hear back from a phone log investigation. Do you want to deal with this for weeks before attempting a factory reset?1
BoldTank Level 1
I have gone through most of the comments and agree that Android 10 upgrade is not upto the mark. I expected much better from Asus. Given an official option I would definitely downgrade to Android 9.
There is lag while switching and using apps. Worst impact can be seen on fingerprint sensor. It was awesome however after update it's frustrating and slow.
Aux connection to automobiles have stopped working for phone calls, now I need to rely on phone speakers.
I feel that camera app too have been impacted, photos under unnatural or low lights have higher noise compared to previous version.
Waiting for a patch or update to resolve all this, else want an option to downgrade. Some how this option has been given to Asus USA customers.1
gunmanrishi Level 2
Buddy don't even try there interest is zenfone 6 low on as they are trying to mint money through ROG. I am just waiting for the option to sell appear on Flipkart and i will move to some other manufacturer. Asus is all loud talks and no real resolution.0
ColorSage Level 3
You CAN downgrade it officialy if it hasn't met your expectations.0
Thanks for your answer. Right now it's been two days since the last reboot and no real performance degradation. The issue may be solved! I guess i'll have to factory reset if it is not...1


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March's queer popisphere was rattled right at month's end by surprise lavender bang, courtesy of Lil Nas X's "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)". At two minutes and eighteen seconds, the track is catchy enough: the standard bouncy metallic sprechgesang (that's a word!) that dominates male vocal-driven pop these days. But it's the slightly-longer video that has us all gagging, with its sendup of religious iconography featuring Nas as Adam/Eve having a romp with the serpent in Eden, then twirling down an epic stripper pole into Hell where he bottoms for Satan before killing / replacing him. It's super fun! The gaslighters and pearl clutchers from conservative media are predictably Tweeting all their apocalyptic disgust, but almost as fun as the video itself is Nas' hilariously succinct, brutally honest clapbacks across social media. It's not an overstatement that this is a watershed moment for gay representation, and especially queer Black representation, in pop music.
Meanwhile on the local front, NYC nightlife musical crossover queerdos are keeping the beat alive with fierce sounds and visuals. There was a feast of
Aja, "21 Roads" (Lyric Video / feat. Katie Jobes)
Here's a big lyrical departure for the New York based rapper, who seems to have had a personal rough go since earning their Drag Race Season 9 and All-Stars 3 fame, and then distancing themselves from both celebrity and drag itself. Originally bursting onto the music scene with rapidfire battle growls and high concept colorful videos, "21 Roads" comes from a wounded, darker, place care of this profoundly personal lead track from their upcoming new album. Aja ponders how to pick up the pieces of their broken dreams and wonders what comes next, but you get the sense that they hopeful for the next stage in their development. Props to Katie Jobes for some truly soring vocals in the chorus hook.
Released: Mar. 1 | Amazon | Apple | Spotify
Cory Alexander, "Run For Your Money (Work For It)"
Although he's widely recognized as a Bowie lookalike, model and cabaret crooner Cory is giving us Tilda Swinton vibes in this clip, and we live! He also serves us a tasty slice of airy dreampop pie in this fun song, with a video that his him roller-skating through a lavish chateau (is this the Belvedere?). Work for it indeed!
Released: Mar. 9 | Amazon | Apple | Spotify
Eddie Wayne, "Instant Connection"
NYC's true blazing bear of chill queer stoner rap, Rockbar's pourmaster and HEFT host Eddie's new track is Instantly catchy, and this extended video featuring some of the most monstrous (and real!) spliffs ever rolled is high holy, iconic entertainment.
Released: Mar. 2 | Amazon | Apple | Spotify
Jack Tracy, "The Feels"
Web series host and scenester sexyman Jack Tracy's latest single is on brand: lusty R&B with an almost industrial vibe. The video is also one of his most gleefully racy… cute butts aplenty. Thank you, Jack!
Released: Mar. 12 | Amazon | Apple | Spotify
Lagoona Bloo, "Hands"
The blue third of the singing drag trio Stephanie's Child hasn't been on Drag Race yet like her sisters Jan and Rosé… but when she inevitably gets there, she'd have been on possibly the most reality TV competition shows than any other New York queen (see The Voice, America's Got Talent and now Nailed It). In the meantime, she is breaking ground within that group already as she produces solid original solo music, including this sharp new single.
Released: Mar. 30 | Amazon | Apple | Spotify
Majorettes, "Run The Trip"
If you're planning any dark, long sexy journeys, here's your soundtrack care of a house collaboration for the ages: Nita Aviance and Will Automagic of the legendary DJ duo The Carry Nation, plus the amazing Justin Cudmore. Now signed to Major Records, hopefully we'll get more major music from the Majorettes.
Released: Mar. 5 | Amazon | Apple | Spotify
Mila Jam, "Pretty One"
A poignant, lush and affirmative anthem from one of NYC's most prolific trans recording artists, just in time for International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Released: Mar. 30 | Amazon | Apple | Spotify
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The What: MSE Audio, parent company of SoundTube Entertainment, Soundsphere, dARTS, Phase Technology, Induction Dynamics, SolidDrive, and Rockustics, will debut the SoundTube Entertainment IPD-Hub 2 DSP Amplifier, featuring Dante-enabled audio distribution, at InfoComm 2019.
The What Else: SoundTube Entertainment's IPD-Hub 2 Amplifier creates an IP-based audio distribution alternative to traditional 70v or 100v audio systems. Designed for small to medium applications, the IPD-Hub 2 combines Attero Tech Axiom endpoints with Dante infrastructure to create a complete IP-based system at a comparable price point to traditional 70v or 100v systems. The IPD-Hub 2 features two-channel DSP amplification with a multitude of power options, including PoE, PoE+, 40W PoE, and 24v PS.
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Thailand: Economic and Political Overview
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The world rankings, published annually, measures violations of press freedom worldwide. It reflects the degree of freedom enjoyed by journalists, the media and digital citizens of each country and the means used by states to respect and uphold this freedom. Finally, a note and a position are assigned to each country. To compile this index, Reporters Without Borders (RWB) prepared a questionnaire incorporating the main criteria (44 in total) to assess the situation of press freedom in a given country. This questionnaire was sent to partner organisations,150 RWB correspondents, journalists, researchers, jurists and human rights activists. It includes every kind of direct attacks against journalists and digital citizens (murders, imprisonment, assault, threats, etc.) or against the media (censorship, confiscation, searches and harassment etc.).
Source: World Press Freedom Index, Reporters Without Borders
The Indicator of Political Freedom provides an annual evaluation of the state of freedom in a country as experienced by individuals. The survey measures freedom according to two broad categories: political rights and civil liberties. The ratings process is based on a checklist of 10 political rights questions (on Electoral Process, Political Pluralism and Participation, Functioning of Government) and 15 civil liberties questions (on Freedom of Expression, Belief, Associational and Organizational Rights, Rule of Law, Personal Autonomy and Individual Rights). Scores are awarded to each of these questions on a scale of 0 to 4, where a score of 0 represents the smallest degree and 4 the greatest degree of rights or liberties present. The total score awarded to the political rights and civil liberties checklist determines the political rights and civil liberties rating. Each rating of 1 through 7, with 1 representing the highest and 7 the lowest level of freedom, corresponds to a range of total scores.
Political freedom in the world (interactive map)
Source: Freedom in the World Report, Freedom House
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Story by Morgan Fliss
Lou and Jim are proud to share their ownership and renovation of Bella Home Market, located in the Lutz and Land O Lakes area. This exquisite shop offers a wide variety of home décor, gifts, jewelry, and locally made chalk mineral paints. Bella Home Market is a unique gift and home décor store that features a plethora of new, vintage, and repurposed items that are sure to appeal to everyone's range of tastes and needs.
Starting with furniture, Bella Home Market has all kinds of home décor to give your house that polished look! The store features beautiful tables, unique lamps, fabulous florals and candles, one of a kind wall décor, and an array of stunning mirrors to add the perfect touch to your home. The store also features impressive wall art, exceptional clocks, and console tables to spice up any dull room in your home! "We have some beautiful new lamps, [that just arrived]," Lou said, so make sure to stop in before they are gone. For someone looking for a unique piece of furniture that they can't find in big box stores, Bella Home Market is the place to go. Bella works with every budget, making designing your perfect home incredibly easy.
Along with finding the perfect décor for your house, Bella Home Market is a one-stop-shop for all your gift-giving needs! The store prides itself on carrying all kinds of unique gifts, no matter the person or occasion. They offer several lines of affordable yet stylish jewelry for both men and women, bar accessories, kitchenware, bath products, candles, wedding gifts, and small collectibles. Bella Home Market also showcases unique items created by local artisans from the area, including Tres Monkey soaps and scrubs, Cutie and Noodle greeting cards, Vicki Hudson jewelry, Jade Soap Company organic soaps along with all sizes of SanSaba River Pecan Company preserves; making them the perfect place to find something special for everyone.
Bella Home Market also prides itself on the positive influences that they leave in the community. "Cutie and Noodle Cards are homemade cards that are local to Lutz, and they donate a certain number of their proceeds back to the community by buying reading glasses and distributing them worldwide," Lou said.
Mother's Day is right around the corner, making now a perfect time to stop by and check out everything that Bella Home Market has to offer! Gorgeous wall art, scented candles, coffee mugs, and homemade jewelry are the perfect gifts to make anyone smile. Lou is excited to announce that he is now showcasing his stained glass artwork in the shop.
The store has a fabulous 4.9 rating and lots of great reviews from recent customers. One customer complimented the fantastic items in stock by saying, "They have a very unique selection of gifts and home decor. New owners are awesome, and the selection is always changing, and there is always some unique merchandise arriving at Bella." Another complimented the vast selection of gifts and décor by saying, "I had the pleasure to visit Bella Home Market and found some charming home accents. The store is laid out so lovely and such a big selection of amazing finds. It's a must place to visit in Lutz." With so many positive reviews, Bella Home Market is the best place to go for all your gifting and home decorating needs.
Bella Home Market is also proud to announce that they are now Premier Retailers of Pasco County's own Dixie Belle Paint Chalk Paint. Dixie Belle Paint is a trendy line of chalk mineral paint that is locally made in New Port Richey. This paint is extremely user friendly and can be used on a variety of surfaces with little to no prep work making any restoration project super easy. All colors and supplies are restocked weekly with the entire line of Dixie Belle Paint products. Also on display are examples of some of the amazing transformations that can be accomplished with a little paint and a lot of imagination, making Bella Home Market the place to go for any craft!
Whether you are trying to find the perfect home décor to add that special touch to your house, are looking for a unique gift that is sure to make anyone's day, or want to stop in and look at all the fantastic things the store has to offer, come and see us at Bella Home Market. They are located at 1532 Land O Lakes Blvd in Lutz, next to the Breakfast Nook and Heritage American Bistro in the Tropical Village Shopping Plaza on Highway 41, just south of the intersection with Highway 54. The store is open seven days weekly, making it easy to stop by anytime! For more information, you can contact them by phone at 813 345 8038 or visit their website.
Bella Home Market is located at 1532 Land O Lakes Blvd, Lutz, FL, 33549. Phone: 813 345 8038. Visit them online at BellaHomeMarket.com


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Dear Genners,
My grandfather, Mendel Lieb RASKIN (son of Shmuel) arrived in New York in
1910. Later, the same year, his wife Faige (nee URIN), their firstborn son
Samuel, and my grandfather?s brother Rachmael (Raymond) joined him in New
York. All of their arrival manifests have them coming >from Polotsk, Vitebsk
(now in Belarus) and all with the same surname, RASKIN. Between 1912 and
1915 they moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and in that timeframe they
changed the name to REIKEN (pronounced Ray-kin). Rachmael/Raymond?s wedding
certificate records his (and presumably my grandfather's) mother as Mollie
NAYSTADT (unfortunately, this entry is hard to decipher).
My research has revealed a cousin, Mary FELDMAN (>from Polotsk) who lived
with her husband Solomon and their children in Buffalo, NY. Her death
certificate names her father as Louis RASKIN. Another cousin (as confirmed
by her last surviving daughter) was Zelda/Jenny ZLOTKIN/ZLATKIN (nee: GUTKIN
or GOOTKIN), >from Polotsk, who married Hillel/Harry ZLOTKIN. The couple
lived in Toronto. Another cousin, A. ZAGER, was named as my grandfather's
New York contact on his arrival manifest. There may have been still another
cousin, S. Zalman GUTKIN, >from Polotsk, who arrived in Baltimore in 1913 and
named the Buffalo, New York FELDMAN?s (above) as his contact on his arrival
manifest. Thus far, I have been unsuccessful in determining how any of
these cousins may be have been related to my grandfather, my
great-grandparents, or even to each other.
I have had the good fortune in locating my grandmother?s family, URIN/ARON
who lived in Bobruisk, Belarus. As these two towns are 315 km (190 miles)
apart, I suspect, my grandparents may have been introduced by relatives
living in either Bobruisk or Polotsk. The Bobriusk SIG records have not yet
offered any insight, and the few Polotsk records which are currently online,
or which have been identified by a private researcher, offer no tangible
leads to my grandfather?s family.
Through this post, I am hoping to locate others connected to any of the
families, RASKIN (or REIKEN/RAIKIN), FELDMAN, GUTKIN, NAYSTADT or ZAGER who
came >from either Polotsk or Bobruisk. If so, or if you can offer any
suggestions for other research sources, I welcome hearing >from you at:
Thanking you in advance,
Leslie Gut-Reiken, Zurich, Switzerland
Researching: RASKIN/REIKEN, FELDMAN, ZLOTKIN, GUTKIN, URIN(A), NAYSTADT
(all >from Polotsk or Bobruisk, Belarus), SALAMANSKY, SOLOMIANSKY, WIENER,
LITOWITZ (all >from Lida, Belarus or Eisiskes, Lithuania)


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Ari Marcopoulos No Cause
Ari Marcopoulos' work focuses on marginal pockets of American life, chronicling the early roots of subcultures as they creep into mainstream conscience. He has an uncanny ability to be at the right place at the right time, capturing cultural movements as they are taking form. In 1993, the skate scene was just beginning to take form in New York City. Marcopoulos was there, and his exhibition No Cause captures the mood of this era. Through intimate portraits and moments caught on Polaroid, black-and-white photographs, color snapshots, photocopies, and drawings, he takes us on a ride, chronicling the personalities and locations that shaped a movement and inspired popular culture.
DatesSeptember 11 - October 09, 2010
Opening ReceptionSaturday, September 11, 6-9pm
Location3100 NW 7 Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
Ari Marcopoulos
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All images: No Cause, 2010. Photography by Norman Lendzion


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First of all, I am delayed in watching this but I was bombarded by questions from my gays* about Andy sporting a band on his right hand and shaking his hand all around. Looks like someone might have had a little Miami wedding? This new piece of jewelry happened sometime over fourth of July weekend.
Both Rosie and Kathy are very dark were they in Miami recently? Rosie apparently broke her hand when banging on the table in the bar scene with Teresa. Andy says that the next two episodes are the most dramatic two episodes ever across all housewives shows.
Do you think Teresa is the only one to blame? No they think it is everybody.
@NewJerseyBoy wants to know (WAIT WHAT????
THAT IS MY GAY!!! THAT IS MY NEW JERSEY BOY! OMG! OMG! His question is why is Rosie suddenly dressing like Barbara Bush this season! OMG I AM DYING HERE! Rosie says, " I always like to dress nice. I used to dress nice but I have recently lost some weight. She says she used to be very thin and to watch her next year!
Kathy, how did you feel when Rich kind of hit on Melissa and said he had a fantasy about her? Kathy says Rich is very sarcastic and he said it right in front of me. I know my husband, he hits on Rosie all the time. I can hear Rich in the audience saying, "Right baby you tell 'em!"
If they ever remake Goodfellas would Rosie ever consider playing Joe Pesci's role? (Did Andy mispronounce that name or does everyone else I know mispronounce it?) Rosie says "You're damn straight!"
Big Announcement: He is having a WWHL Wedding and is looking for a couple. Fiat is going to give the couple a car. I guarandamntee you this will be a gay wedding.
What does Rosie do for a living? She is an industrial designer. She makes displays for retail stores.
How did Rosie get in charge of the Trip to Witch Mountain? She just wanted to help Teresa. (The producers designated her.)
What did you think of Joe's autism comment? I think he just doesn't know much about it.
Rosie have you ever met Rosie O'Donnel? She has tweeted with her and loves her.
Rosie what housewife from any season would you want to date? She says Sonja. (wow! I could actually see that working!)
Mazel: Mariah and her blinged slings.
Ola Ray from the Michael Jackson video: She just put out a single that is a tribute to Michael with the thriller dance?
Poll Question: Who is the biggest hot head? Teresa
*the phrase "my gays" includes all my gay friends regardless of LGBTQTIA self-identification with the except of @newjerzeyboy who does not wish to be included in the collective term because he self-identifies as a unique gay friend of mine and not part of some arbitrary collection of other gays many of whom he does not know and does not wish to be affiliated with. Our relationship is unique and he is not part of the masses.


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March 17, 2020 - Second Res Life message to residents - move-out
UC Berkeley Residential Life, Residential and Student Service Programs, & Cal Housing sent the following message to students living in on-campus housing 03/17/2020:
As a reminder, our residential and dining facilities will remain open for any student who chooses to remain on-campus. You may continue in your current housing contract and move out as scheduled (for undergraduate student housing that is May 17, 2020; you may also inquire about summer housing if you would like to stay over the summer).
For students who choose to move out, below are some additional details. Important reminder: you must submit the appropriate form (undergraduate housing cancellation form, UVA Intent to Vacate form, single graduate student Intent to Vacate form) and set an appropriate cancellation date (April 1, 10 or 20 for undergraduate student housing or selected date for graduate and student family housing) to receive a refund. Simply moving out of housing will not meet the criteria. Find details at sa.berkeley.edu/covid19/housing#1.
Special notes:
The processes described in this email may be different for certain apartment housing such as Panoramic Berkeley or Garden Village so if you are in an affiliated property, it may be best to check with your building's specific guidelines. For those residents at Blackwell Hall, please note to also connect with your building's administrative office.
"Off-campus" (optional) Cal Dining meal plans you may have purchased are not automatically canceled when you cancel your housing contract. For more information on how to cancel your non-resident meal plans see the meal plan details in our FAQs.
Update: Can I cancel my on-campus meal plan?
Students who choose to move out of on-campus housing and cancel their housing contract will automatically get a prorated refund of their Blue, Gold, or Ultimate dining meal plan. Students with add on Flex Dollars can request a refund by filling out a form (please provide a lease cancellation or travel documentation) and they will be reimbursed the remaining balance of Flex Dollars minus a prorated amount of the free bonus Flex Dollars.
Update: How much money will be refunded?
If you live in on-campus undergraduate housing and choose to end your contract, you will receive one full installment refund along with a partial installment refund based on your exact cancellation date - April 1, April 10, or April 20.
April 1 = 2 installments (40% refund of spring charges)
April 10 = 1 installment + a prorated installment (33% refund of spring charges)
April 20 = 1 installment + a prorated installment (24% refund of spring charges)
For reference, there are 10 installments for the year (five in the Fall, five in the Spring). You can see all of the installments in CalCentral under "My Finances," "Billing Summary." Your decision to stay or move out will not affect your financial aid package.
How do I check out if I'm leaving after the front desk is closed?
Please return your keys via our after-hours process of placing them in a check out envelope (available at the front desk), fill out the information and then place the envelope in the designated drop area. Make sure you have also submitted a contract cancellation form to Cal Housing in advance of your move out as we require both a form and your keys in order to be able to credit your account for housing charges.
I left campus and live out of the area so I cannot return to pack my room. Can I have a friend or family member do that for me?
Arrangements for another person to pick up your belongings must be made in advance through the front desk at your housing unit. You will be required to put the request in writing using your email account of record, include all roommates on the communication as they may still be at the campus or returning so must be aware of the room being entered, set up an appointment time and provide the name/relationship of the person you are authorizing to retrieve your belongings. Appointment times are limited (typically 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) and all non-residents must be escorted by housing staff. You are also responsible for all moving supplies. Keys must be returned to the front desk upon move out so plan accordingly to ensure their return. If you need mailing addresses for the front desks, should you wish to mail keys to us, please call your front desk listed toward the bottom of our Move-Out website for details. We are not responsible for any keys not received so we encourage you to use tracking if mailing keys.
Do you have a moving service or storage company I can use?
Due to a large number of movers and storage in the area, we are not able to recommend any specific companies but encourage you to do some research when looking for one. As movers are an outside entity, a similar process will apply as noted above (prior arrangements, specific details, roommate notification, scheduled time, escorted) so please contact your unit front desk well in advance to be sure we are able to assist you. Any moving or storage company that just shows up and requests access to a room without prior approval and appointment time will be turned away.
Can I leave my belongings in my room and return to campus later in April or May to pick them up?
Your housing contract runs until May 17, 2020 (for single student undergraduates) so unless you take action to cancel, you may leave your belongings until then but will not receive any housing refund or proration.
However, as we may need to consolidate students into certain housing buildings in order to be able to deliver services and create a safer community, it is possible that at some future point access to your items may become temporarily restricted, so you are encouraged to contact your unit front desk to notify us of your plans and discuss options. However, please note that we have no consolidation efforts planned at this time - we are simply being mindful of future solutions we may need to find to serve students remaining in campus housing.
Please also be mindful that any items remaining in your room at the end of your contract may result in a cleaning fee and possibly disposal of left-behind items. We truly wish to avoid this, so please remember to take all your belongings by the end of your contract. Do note that failure to remove the items from your room upon the end of your contract may result in a cleaning fee and disposal of all belongings left behind.
What if I'm not returning to campus and no longer want the items I left behind?
In order to qualify for a housing refund or pro-ration, you must submit a housing cancellation form selecting from one of the three dates noted as well as return your keys to the front desk. In order for Cal Housing to better process your cancellation, please contact your housing area front desk to notify us of your plans. Note that any items remaining in the room once all roommates have left for the semester will be disposed of and a cleaning fee - which may be significant depending on the volume of left-behind items - may apply. We truly wish to avoid this, so please remember to take all your belongings by the end of your contract.
I submitted a housing cancellation form, but have not gotten a response. How should I proceed?
Due to the large volume of email and phone calls, Cal Housing is experiencing a longer than usual response time. If you have submitted your form, please proceed through the check out process by removing your belongings and returning your keys. We will cross-reference submitted cancellations to our check out list and then process refunds/pro-rations.


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Concluding the week's issuance of $104 billion in coupon paper, moments ago the US Treasury auctioned off $31 billion in 7 Year notes, which priced at a high yield of 2.844%, stopping through the 2.85% When Issued by 0.6bps, and below last month's 2.93% yield, but above the 6 month average yield of 2.863%.
Internals were mixed, with the bid to cover an impressive 2.65, above the 6 auction average of 2.863%, and the highest since January. However, the buyside composition was strange, with Indirects taking down only 59.5%, below the average 62.5% and the lowest since January. This, however, was offset by a surge in Directs which took down 19% of the bond, the highest since August 2014, and far above the 13.4% average, leaving 21.5% to Dealers, below the 24.1% average.
Overall, a solid auction, and certainly stronger than yesterday's mediocre 5Y sale, if with a few asterisks.
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False News in The New York Times
The New York Times cannot let go of David Halbfinger's three-and- a-half page, 4,700 word screed (December 30). He recounted the death of a young Palestinian medic at the Gaza border from a richocheting bullet fired from Israel. Fragmenting after it hit a rock, it wounded two Palestinian men before mortally wounding Palestinian medic Rouzan al-Najjar. She became the tragic focus of Halbfinger's expansive – and blatantly unjustified – indictment of Israel for her death.
As if that false conclusion was insufficient, it was followed four days later in the Times daily "Story Behind the Story" (January 3). Written by Malachy Browne, a "senior story producer" at the Times, he felt "duty-bound to investigate her death." With his colleagues and Halbfinger, they spent five months interviewing more than 60 people and gathering video evidence "to piece together what happened." Their "goal," Browne explained, "was to freeze that moment in time and find out why that shot was taken." They collected "more than 1,000 videos and photographs directly from the cellphones and cameras of more than 30 key witnesses," using them "to create a 3-D model using photo-grammetry software." Partnering with a British forensic research agency, Browne and his colleagues created their 3-D model of the tragedy.
Meanwhile Halbfinger had interviewed a senior Israeli commander who provided details of the four shots that wounded four protesters that day. Browne concluded that the second shot, the one that killed Ms. Najjar, was inaccurately reported. According to the Israeli military, the shot that killed her targeted and hit a protester "who was throwing stones and pulling at the coils of barbed wire" near the security fence.
According to Malachy Browne, however, who reports talking with (unnamed) "international legal experts about the rules governing the use of live fire," the fatal shooting of Ms. Najjar "appears to have been reckless at best, and possibly a war crime, for which no one has yet been punished." Browne concludes: "What's certain is that Ms. Najjar's was an innocent life needlessly taken."
Curiously, but significantly and revealingly, Browne omits mention of the description of Ms. Najjar's death buried in Halbfinger's report. "Suddenly," Halbfinger wrote, "there is another gunshot." A medic in front of Ms. Najjar is "sprayed in the chest by small bullet fragments." A second Gazan "screams in pain" as he is "grazed in the thigh" by another fragment. "Behind them," Halbfinger noted, "Ms. Najjar reaches for her back, then crumbles." She died soon afterward.
However "improbable" it may seem that two people were wounded and Ms. Najjar was killed by one bullet, according to Halbfinger: "The Times's reconstruction confirmed it: The bullet hit the ground in front of the medics, then fragmented, part of it ricocheting upward and piercing Ms. Najjar's chest." He goes on to state: "To deliberately shoot a medic . . . is a war crime."
But there is not a shred of evidence, either in Halbinger's 4,700 word report, or in Malachy Browne's "Story Behind the Story," that Ms. Najjar was shot "deliberately." Indeed, Halbfinger convincingly demonstrated that her death, resulting from a fragmenting bullet that had already wounded two others, was purely accidental. Browne's "story" is effectively undermined by his Times colleague, whose finding of Ms. Najjar's accidental death he ignores.
Halbfinger and Browne have effectively collaborated in propagating a stunning example of false news. Perhaps that is the real story that requires investigation by the Times. I'm not holding my breath until that happens. The palpable bias of its reporters, who find Israel guilty of crimes that it did not commit, is the buried story that is never part of "All the News That's fit to Print."
Jerold S. Auerbach is the author of Print to Fit: The New York, Times and Israel, 1896-2016, to be published this month by Academic Studies Press.


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Global Experience Design Agency Showcases Conference Room Powered by Galileo Video Wall Processor
Sutherland Labs, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is an experience design agency creating solutions to grow businesses and enhance everyday human experiences. Its Innovation Labs conference room is used for VIP and executive meetings, video teleconferencing and multi-media presentations. The highlight of the conference room is its captivating video wall powered by RGB Spectrum's Galileo video wall processor.
Sutherland Labs enlisted the services of audio-visual integrator, Avidex, to upgrade the room's display system. The previous system was cumbersome to operate and limited in capability. Operators were forced to manually piece together visuals onto the video wall, a tedious, time-consuming process.
RGB Spectrum's Galileo processor provides a versatile and easy-to-use display system which feeds the room's 2 x 4 screen wall array. It fulfilled the key project objective by providing flexible control of visuals in any manner requested by participants.
The Galileo processor receives computer and video sources which include video teleconferencing, computer graphics, maps, PowerPoint presentations, and spreadsheets. The processor consolidates these sources and displays content in any size, anywhere on the video wall. Display layouts can be changed instantly to enhance viewer attention and interest. Operators can use Galileo's embedded GUI to select preset layouts, switch and route sources, and size and position windows.
The Galileo processor supports input and output up to 4K resolution for all types of video walls, projector-based, LED and LCD. Advanced features include a unique "wall mimic", whereby the entire video wall or any region of interest can be encoded and streamed for live viewing elsewhere, HDCP content protection, scripting for third party system control, and automatic IP stream discovery for RGB Spectrum's Zio® Video-over-IP encoders.
The Galileo processor is the ideal solution for conference rooms, security operations centers, control rooms, command centers, entertainment and sports venues, boardrooms, education, corporate lobbies, and digital signage.
Sutherland Labs, located in San Francisco, California, is an experience design agency creating solutions to grow businesses and enhance everyday human experiences. Its diverse design teams include psychologists, anthropologists, strategists, ethnographers, designers, film makers, software engineers, product managers, service designers, and many more. Global clients include Sony, PayPal, the BBC, Lenovo, Sky, Petco, Virtua and Diamond Healthcare. For more information, call 415-541-4901 or visit sutherlandlabs.com.
Avidex is an audio-visual design and integration firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Avidex designs, builds, and supports custom audio visual and unified communications solutions for organizations of all kinds. Avidex's innovative AV solutions enable organizations and enterprises to collaborate, create, and share ideas through the most state-of-the-art audio visual and unified communication technologies. For more information, call 425-643-0330 or visit avidex.com.
About RGB Spectrum
We design and manufacture video processing, control and display solutions for defense, aerospace, corporate, medical, government, security, education, and industrial applications. Our extensible, secure and powerful video wall processors, multiviewers and Video-over-IP systems are part of visual infrastructure around the world, but most importantly, our products empower you to make better decisions, faster.