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Background. The purpose of this study was to determine if systemic acidosis induced by peritoneal absorption of carbon dioxide (CO2) during laparoscopy plays a role in CO2 pneumoperitoneum-mediated attenuation of the acute phase inflammatory response associated with perioperative sepsis. The influence of hepatic polymorphonuclear (PMN) leukocyte infiltration on this phenomenon was also investigated. Methods. Forty-five rats were randomized into 5 groups: anesthesia control, open cecal ligation and puncture (OCLP), laparoscopic cecal ligation and puncture using helium for insufflation (He LCLP), LCLP using CO2 with continued spontaneous ventilation (LCLP-SV), and LCLP using CO2 with intubation and positive pressure ventilation (LCLP-PPV). Results. After 30 minutes, arterial blood gas parameters remained normal in control, OCLP rats, and He LCLP rats, while CO2 LCLP-SV rats developed significant hypercarbic acidosis. This acidosis was corrected in CO2 LCLP-PPV rats (P <. 0001 vs CO2 LCLP-SV for both). Expression of the rat acute phase gene α2- macroglobulin was greater after OCLP and He LCLP than after either CO 2 LCLP-SV or CO2 LCLP-PPV (P <. 0001 vs either CO 2 OCLP-SV for both). However, levels of α2- macroglobulin were not significantly different between the acidotic (LCLP-SV) and normocarbic (LCLP-PPV) CO2 groups. Infiltration of the hepatic parenchyma by PMNs did not differ significantly between groups. Conclusions. CO2 insufflation-induced systemic acidosis is not responsible for the reduction in the acute phase inflammatory response observed in laparoscopic animal models of sepsis. Hepatic PMN infiltration also does not appear to mediate this effect.
Original language | English (US) |
Pages (from-to) | 559-566 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Surgery |
Volume | 137 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
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The Shabbos before Pesach is called Shabbos Hagadol. What is the reason for this name?
The Alter Rebbe explains in his Shulchan Aruch that since Bnei Yisroel left Mitzrayim on Thursday, the Shabbos beforehand was the tenth day of Nissan, the day when the Jews designated sheep for the korban pesach. When the firstborn Egyptians asked the Jews what they were doing, they explained that Hashem would be striking the firstborns in just a few days, and He had commanded them to sacrifice a korban.
Hearing this, they approached Pharaoh and demanded that he free the Jews. Pharoah refused, and a civil war ensued between the firstborns and Pharaoh's men. To commemorate this great miracle, the Shabbos before Pesach is called Shabbos Hagadol.
Despite the greatness of this event, it appears that the Jews didn't gain anything from it. The firstborns were unsuccessful in influencing Pharaoh to let the Jews leave any earlier, and all that happened was that one Egyptian fought against another Egyptian! What was so special about this occurrence, to the extent that it is marked until today?
The Tur cites another miracle as being the reason behind the name: When the Jews tied sheep to their bedposts, the Egyptians were furious at what they were planning to do to their deity, yet miraculously they were unable to harm them.
This miracle indeed benefited the Jews and protected them from harm. But the Alter Rebbe chooses instead to cite the other miracle as the reason behind Shabbos Hagadol. What's so significant about this event?
Beyond Dirah Betachtonim
The avodah of a Jew is divided into two aspects: his avodah in influencing the world, and his personal avodah that far surpasses his effects on his surroundings.
Chassidus explains that the goal of our avodah is to transform this lowly world into a dirah lo yisbarech, a place where Hashem Himself can dwell. However, despite the greatness of this accomplishment, the independent quality of a Jew and his avodah of Torah and mitzvos is far more precious.
These two aspects are reflected in two distinct periods of time: the state of the Jewish nation in Mitzrayim, versus once they left Mitzrayim. In Mitzrayim, incorporated within Egyptian society, their primary focus was on elevating the world around them. Yetzias Mitzrayim, however, marked the birth of the Jewish nation as a separate entity, one whose worth is defined by their personal, unique existence, beyond what they accomplish on their surroundings. Indeed, the navi Yechezkel compares Yetzias Mitzrayim to the birth of a child, as that event symbolized the birth of our nation.
Egyptian Transformation
Which day epitomized the avodah of Bnei Yisroel to influence Mitzrayim? Shabbos Hagadol.
The Egyptians had received a command from Hashem to release the Jews. Until that point, they had adamantly refused to fulfill this directive. However, on Shabbos Hagadol, the Jews succeeded in influencing them to listen. Through selecting sheep for the korban pesach and discussing what Hashem would be doing in a few days' time, the firstborns were motivated to demand that Pharaoh fulfill Hashem's instructions to let the Jews leave!
This is what made this miracle unique. The firstborns didn't become new people; they remained wicked men, and what's more—they were Egyptian firstborns, symbolizing the pinnacle of the kelipah of Mitzrayim. And yet, being who they were, they demanded from Pharaoh that he fulfill Hashem's command! This represented a change in nature—not a change in physical nature (as is the case with most miracles), but rather something even more miraculous: a change in the "nature" of spirituality..
This idea—our avodah to elevate the world—is connected to Shabbos, the day of the week when this miracle is commemorated. Shabbos is the day that brought completion to Creation. As Chazal tell us, the world was lacking the concept of rest, and Shabbos ushered in rest, thereby concluding the work of Creation. The times of Moshiach are similarly called "a period that is entirely Shabbos," because it will bring perfection to the world and humanity.
Yud-Alef Nissan, 2448
Still, despite the greatness of this avodah, it falls short of encapsulating our true essence. A Jew is essentially beyond the material word, and even beyond making it into a dirah for Hashem.
Of course a person must occupy himself with this task, and through performing mitzvos with physical objects, he elevates them to kedushah. However, that's not what a mitzvah is truly about. Torah and mitzvos are about connecting to Hashem, and they—and we—are intrinsically far more precious to Hashem than transforming the world into a dirah lo yisbarech.
Which day emphasizes this second, higher aspect? The eleventh day of Nissan.
Although the birth of the Jewish nation took place primarily when they left Mitzrayim on the fifteenth of Nissan (as mentioned above), it began earlier, with the preparations for the korban pesach. Pesach means to jump, symbolizing a leap beyond worldly limitations. The korban that carries this name (and the preparations for it) thus signifies the birth of a Jew, and that his value lies beyond his influence on the world around him.
Though the korban pesach was selected on the tenth of Nissan, on that day the Jews were still associated with Mitzrayim. On the possuk, "Draw and take for yourselves sheep," Chazal explain: "Draw forth your hands from avodah zarah, and take for yourselves sheep for the mitzvah." On the tenth of Nissan, the Jews were divesting themselves from the avodah zarah of Mitzrayim. The first day devoted entirely to the preparations for the korban pesach—highlighting the Jews themselves as they are independently unique—was on the following day, Yud-Alef Nissan.
The Birthday of Every Jew
These two aspects are further associated with the numbers ten (the tenth of Nissan, the day when the above miracle took place) and eleven (Yud-Alef Nissan).
The number ten is a "worldly" number. The ten divine sefiros are the source of Creation, and we therefore find many areas in which worldly concepts are comprised of ten components. (For example, every created being consists of three dimensions—width, length, and height. Each one in turn consists of a beginning, middle, and end. When added to the entity itself, a total of ten is reached.)
Eleven, by contrast, is the number after ten, signifying a level that surpasses Creation. As we say in Pasach Eliyahu, "You [Hashem] are One, and are beyond the sum [of the ten sefiros]."
Although we are currently after Yetzias Mitzrayim, every year we re-experience the events that occurred then. Shabbos Hagadol emphasizes the importance of elevating the world around us, including non-Jews, by influencing them to fulfill the sheva mitzvos bnei noach. Yud-Alef Nissan, however, reminds us that a Jew is inherently much greater than that. Yud-Alef Nissan is the true birthday of the Jewish nation, teaching us who we truly are—a nation infinitely higher than the world, who connects to and unites with Hashem through Torah and mitzvos.
For further study, see Sefer Hasichos 5749 vol. 1, pp. 384ff.


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3Sun's journey began in 2010, when very few people thought that it would make sense to produce photovoltaic modules in Italy—in Sicily! It's a journey, and a choice, which today seems forward-thinking, now that Covid, the conflict in Ukraine, and the looming climate crisis, have clearly shown that renewables are the right choice for sustainable development and energy independence.
And this journey, namely that of the 3Sun factory in Catania, which in 2024 will become a Gigafactory with an annual production of 3 GW of solar panels—up from the previous 200 MW—is the subject of the documentary The Sun Factory, which was written and directed by Pierfrancesco Li Donni.
State of the Art
This "film premiere" will take place during the factory's official presentation to business and the media. This will be held in the heart of the factory and its construction site. The presentation will report on the current state of the work, and confirm the goal of opening its doors for production in the middle of next year.
The Sun Factory is a 16-minute film that's divided into eight intense "chapters." These take us from the story behind the highly team-based work on the innovation, design and production of photovoltaic cells and modules, to the significance of reshoring (i.e., the return to Europe of solar panel production, which is still dominated by Asia) and of the independence of the supply chain, passing through the construction site, reorganization and human "capital."
"I asked them to tell me stories and anecdotes about the employees, and I then got to know them directly in long interview sessions," says Li Donni, 39, who teaches at the Experimental Cinematography Center in Palermo and has several documentaries to his credit, including "Loro di Napoli" and "Our Road."
The Story in Pictures of a Close-Knit Team
"The first step in the documentary was, therefore, to build a discourse, a structure of words and of stories which would help me bring out the idea of an audiovisual that would combine popular science information with the individual paths of the main characters. Gradually, a convincing and measured filmic device emerged."
"It's difficult to enter a workplace and find managers, technicians and workers who are so passionate and so close-knit, and the only way to portray this —with the timing and rhythm of cinema—was to build a narrative starting from their everyday life. It's based on small gestures, on the intuition of the Innovation team, on the availability of the guys from Operations, on the beauty and uniqueness of such a modern and harmonious structure," Li Donni goes on to say.
Li Donni admits that he previously knew very little about photovoltaics and that he wasn't aware of 3Sun. He found out about it through Lucia Gotti Venturato, the President of the SoleLuna Association, a bridge for culture and the producer of the documentary commissioned by Enel Green Power.
A Model Factory
"I was fascinated by the work of Cosimo Gerardi's team (Gerardi is Head of Innovability at the 3Sun Gigafactory)and by his vision, by the expertise of Giovanni Renna (Head of Operations, 3Sun Gigafactory) and by the freshness of all the guys who work for him," says Li Donni.
"Although I am a total newcomer to this field, I was struck by the fascinating world of the double-sided heterojunction panel and by the process of using silver paste, as well as by the path taken by the company in recent years. It's a smart gamble that will enable 3Sun to become one of Europe's leading solar panel manufacturers.
"What's more, now that I've had the good fortune to follow the transformation of 3Sun step-by-step through the creation of new production lines, I am increasingly convinced that 3Sun is a unique place that values ideas and young people. This is rare in Sicily, and I hope that it will become an example for other companies in the South of Italy."
Although the narrative takes place entirely inside the Gigafactory and on the construction site, the message, even visually, is that the "Sun Factory" is not, and does not want to be, a closed world. The documentary looks at its close relationship with the local area, its professional and logistical resources, the drive to create an Italian and European solar supply chain, and its ability to attract back "expatriate" talent. All of these factors make 3Sun a global focus of attention and attraction, with a great future ahead of it.
This is also because ours isn't just any company: we believe that our job isn't simply to produce, but to make energy available—materially, first and foremost —so that others can work, produce and live, while respecting the environment and people.


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I got four calls today, each about an hour after the one before it. I called back using my home number but got a busy signal. When I call on my cell it does ring but no one picks up. So annoying!
Whenever I pick up the phone, all I hear is heavy breathing. It's so incredibly annoying!


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Questions To Ask A Self-Storage Facility Before Renting
Posted on: 19 February 2020
Need to rent a storage unit, but not sure which one will be best for you? Here are some questions to ask when selecting a storage facility.
Are Moving Trucks Offered?
You may be surprised to learn that many storage facilities offer the use of a moving truck for free as part of renting a storage unit from their facility. If you don't have a very large vehicle, this can make moving belongings to the storage unit incredibly easy.
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HRMIS New App is Launched by Punjab Police 2023:
HRMIS App Launched by the police department. The Punjab police launched a new app human resource management information system for the people of Punjab. This is a new mobile app which is launched by the Punjab Police Department. HRMISApp is launched by the Punjab Police Department branch uh for the immediate solution of the problems of the police employees.
It is used for the immediate resolution and welfare of the police employees. The HRMIS application will enable the supervisory officers to monitor and face problems by force directly.
This spokesperson said that the officers aren't able to solve the problems of persons immediately due to this appHRMIS. There is a rubber word for all the detailed information about this app so all the candidates can get information from this page or from the official website.
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There we provide all the detailed information about downloading this appHRMIS and how to log in to get benefits from this app.
First of all the candidates visit the official website of the Punjab police orHRMIS appwww.punjabpolice.gov.pk. Or www.hrmis.pshealthpunjab.gov.pk
When you visit the official website of the Punjab Police Department for this app then a new page is opened on your computer so can in and you can log in what do you use this app? There the candidates who want to log in to this appHRMIS you're going to enter your username and password for two to get the benefit from this app. the users can use this app at any time and inform the police about their problems and solve their issues.


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Traveling museum tells stories of WWII POWs
May 27, 2008
SENECA, Ill. – Eleven-year-old Grant Hacker is caught up in World War II. The local fifth-grader reads every book he can find on the subject. His three maternal uncles and grandfather fought in the conflict.
So, when the Trace Museum's Prisoner-of-War bus paid a three-hour visit to Seneca earlier this spring, Grant scampered aboard with his grandmother, Carol Cosmutto of Seneca.
The Trace Museum's "Behind Barbed Wire" converted school bus is touring seven Midwest states this spring and summer, featuring first-person accounts by WWII prisoners-of-war from the Midwest. The exhibits concentrated on those taken prisoner by Hitler's Third Reich.
The first U.S. troops sent to fight in WWII were Upper Midwesterners. About 1,800 soldiers, mostly from the Midwest, were captured in North Africa one night in early 1943.
Kellman said the Germans did not torture their POWs.
"They fed, clothed and housed our men to the best of their ability," he said.
La Salle County had at least three POWs, all now deceased. They were former Ottawa Fire Department Chief Pete Thomson, captured in Corregidor; Earlville resident William Beach, who was captured in Bataan and took part in the infamous Bataan Death March; and Don Chase of Marseilles, a German POW who escaped on foot through Norway prior to the war's end.
"What would you say about how the Germans did other stuff with the war?" Grant asked.
Kellman said American POWs were held in holding camps, not death camps, a totally different entity.
"They didn't mistreat our men. The death camps were totally separate, and they shouldn't be confused. The POWs were treated as humanely as possible, given the circumstances," he said.
"Toward the end of the war, the Germans were starving and had no clothing, bedding or housing. They were being bombed every day."
Between 90,000 and 92,000 American troops were captured in Europe during WWII.
The Trace Museum taped interviews with 25 to 50 ex-POWs, transcribed the tapes and attached the stories to panels on the walls of the rolling museum.
Each panel is a first-life account of life as a POW. Each panel is devoted to a different aspect of that POW's story. Most important, these are first-person accounts.
"It's not what happened to a cousin, brother or sister's boyfriend, but what the men themselves went through, and what they experienced," said Kellman.
"To a man, they'll say, I wouldn't take $25,000 for the experience, but I wouldn't take $50 million to do it again."


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Join us on March 30th for our monthly club meeting at the Watershed Building at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. Tom and Pat Cory will be our presenters. The Corys will lead us in a conversation about emotion and creativity in nature photography.
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Additional information about the meeting and the presentation can be found in this month's newsletter.
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Episode 14
Chatting with Chief Maracle
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7th November, 2022
My guest for this episode is Chief R. Donald Maracle. He has been the Chief of his First Nation, the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte for nearly 30 years. This is particularly remarkable considering that there is only a two year term between elections. Before that, Chief Maracle was a member of the Council of his community for a number of terms.
In our discussion, he discusses the reasons for his remarkable longevity as Chief and fascinating history of the Mohawk people. Including the unique bond between the Crown and the Mohawks and the gifts that have been exchanged to commemorate that relationship over the centuries.
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Goals 12021
For the last four years, I have maintained a list of goals, updated once a year, but reviewed actively over the course of the year. There are typically between 25-28 goals per year, split into various categories: skills, body, wellbeing, personal infrastructure, finances, work and writing. Additionally, there is one category that starts out empty, named "unexpected wins of great magnitude", where bonus points can be earned.
In setting these goals, which I do on the last two days of the year, the objective is to think what it is that I want out of life, and what is practically attainable. The idea is not to flog myself for failure or to reward successes that came too easy. Instead, the idea is that when I am not sure what I should be doing, I can glance at the list, and be certain to find something that I am motivated to make progress on. The bonus is that if I'm every feeling like I've acheived little, I can look at the same list to prove myself wrong.
Because of the nature of the goals, I have never managed to get much more than half – which is fine, and kind of the point. If I manage to finish everything, I wasn't aiming high enough. And if I don't manage anything, I was aiming too high. Half is spot on in goal setting terms. And even though many don't get completed, there is often significant progress on them: I fell less than 15 hours short of my flying goal for the year, for instance.
This process has been very good for helping me stay motivated and focused, although there are certainly some tasks which come easier than others.
For example, I am always a bit sad by how little I manage to read nowadays, compared to when I was younger. I set myself the goal of 25 books this year, and just barely made it. In all fairness, I have at this time seven books that are in various stages of completion, and a sizable tsundoku, so I could always make a last minute dash to complete the 25 if need be. I will go through these books in a separate post.
Aside from the book goal, I achieved only two of my skill goals this year; one aviation related (a formality, but had to be done) and one language-related. I had determined to get my command of Naški to A1 level this year, and I felt I had finally earned it after a long and complicated conversation with a taxi driver in Split this summer. A2 will be a longer slog. But win!
I won't go through all the other goals, whereas some are personal or mildly awkward. But I will say, one of the two bonus points I earned this year was for flying by an active volcano for the first time. Actually, I flew around that volcano often enough that it kind of got repetitive after 15+ flights, but it was a very powerful experience nontheless.
Anyway. Goal setting for next year is about to happen, and immediately a few thoughts have come up. I want to have a wider definition of learning next year, contribute more to free software up my gardening/farming game significantly, redo my kitchen and I want to decide on where I want to live (currently 3 places in the running). There are other goals too – the details won't be clear for a few more days. But all in all, I think I'm feeling rather good about 2022.


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HARRISON, N.Y. – The 45th-ranked Iowa State captured the opening doubles point then won the first three singles matches en route to a 4-0 victory over No. 65 Washington State Saturday morning at the Life Time Westchester center.
With the loss, The Cougars fall to 4-5 on the season while Iowa State improves to 6-0.
The opening doubles points went the distance as WSU's Michaela Bayerlova and Maxine Murphy cruised to a 6-1 win over Thasaporn Naklo and Christin Hsieh at No. 1. At No. 2, Iowa State returned the favor, winning 6-1 when Miska Kadleckova and Sofia Cabezas defeated Yang Lee and Fifa Kumhom, leaving the deciding point to No.3. There, the Cyclone duo of Ange Oby Kajuru and Chie Kezuka escaped with a 7-6 (10-8) victory over Savanna Ly-Nguyen and Elyse Tse for the opening 1-0 lead.
The Cyclones made it 2-0 when Kadleckova defeated Murphy 6-0, 6-2 at No. 3. Iowa State then sealed the victory with straight-set wins as Cabezas defeated Hania Abouelsaad 6-2, 6-3 at No. 6 and Anna Supapitch Kuearum defeated Tse 7-5, 6-3 at No. 4.
The remaining three matches on court were stopped once the team victory was secured.
The Cougars are next in action Sunday when they visit Columbia. Match time is set for 8 a.m. PT.
No. 45 Iowa State 4 def. No. 65 Washington State 0
February 26, 2022
Life Time Westchester
Harrison, N.Y.
No. 1 Michaela Bayerlova/Maxine Murphy (WSU) def. Thasaporn Naklo/Christin Hsieh (ISU) 6-1
No. 2 #37 Miska Kadleckova/Sofia Cabezas (ISU) def. Yang Lee/Fifa Kumhom (WSU) 6-1
No. 3 Ange Oby Kajuru/Chie Kezuka (ISU) def. Savanna Ly-Nguyen/Elyse Tse (WSU) 7-6 (10-8)
Order of Finish: 1,2,3
No. 1 Michaela Bayerlova (WSU) vs. #51 Thasaporn Naklo (ISU) 6-7 (5), 1-2 DNF
No. 2 Savanna Ly-Nguyen (WSU) vs. Ange Oby Kajuru (ISU) 4-6, 4-3 DNF
No. 3 Miska Kadleckova (ISU) def. Maxine Murphy (WSU) 6-0, 6-2
No. 4 Anna Supapitch Kuearum (ISU) def. Elyse Tse (WSU) 7-5, 6-3
No. 5 Yang Lee (WSU) vs. Chie Kezuka (ISU) 4-6, 3-2 DNF
No. 6 Sofia Cabezas (ISU) def. Hania Abouelsaad (WSU) 6-2, 6-3
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According to the Urban Dictionary a couger is When you are a young woman at a club/bar etc, and an older man approaches you...he is known as a couger
Some of you guys might laugh but aside for Ottawa and Quebec the best place for a team is in Red Deer, Alberta. In Alberta and Saskatchewan the CFL in considered major league.
I can't imagine a team in Dead Deer, Alberta. I can imagine another one in the Ontario besides Ottawa though.
Lethbridge is bigger! :lol:
Kidding aside, the CFL has enough problems with the 8 teams they have...they have to get their act together first. imho
why are we is scared if canadian expansion...seeing the same old teams can get boring
Lethbridge.... another joke! :lol:
Its all Hamilton's fault!!! If they'd just go out and win some football games, then the CFL would be good and they could move along to getting Ottawa ready for '09, and hopefully have the people on board to move a CFL project in Quebec City
I frankly think Red Deer is growing faster than Saskatoon. The Deer will probably be over 1 million in 100 years and could easily support a CFL franchise or two, along with Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Ft McMurray, and yes, even Brandon, along with Timmins, Chicoutimi and Digby. The problem is, just how can you keep the league at an even 32 teams and not dissapoint so many cities which desire CFL franchises???
Mississauga MICE, :rockin:
now i can see victoria, and quebec. you obviously have no grasps on how small brandon in. to put into terms. winnipg bosts around 700,000 and thaty is half manitoba. now brandon has 40,000 portage is around the same, selkirk probably has 15,000 and the rest make up the other towns like churchill, thompson, flin flon extra. so in reality no where else in manitoba could a cfl team survive other then winnipeg.
I would say regina has to population but if you think about how everysingle person in ssk is a riders fan thats the only team they need.
Ottawa has 2 failed franchises and i don't see a need to try again, not now anyways. Most of the football fans in that region have a choice between TO and HAM. this option also eliminates London from the equation.
I beleive Quebec ahs the population and most likely rhe support for a CFL franchise and it would allow a good french rivalry.
the other places that i feel can support is halifax or other cities in the east coast where the idea of football is getting bigger.
How about the OTTAWA LOYALISTS (ala' new england patriots)
Q.C. FRONTENACS and my favorite the NOVA SCOTIA BRAVEHEARTS playing out of Halifax.
They all have historical & geographic significance?
you know what we really need? a forum site along with all the team forums and the CFL forum but just on expansion… that way some people will stop pulling out their hair with the never ending expansion posts… and that way people can post pics of their fanasty teams logos…and lets admitted who hasn't thought to themselfs "if I owned a team I would call them the Marshmellows"??? or the "thunder…THUnder…THUNDER CATS"
Oh god, here we go banging this old drum (expansion) again...
But Brandon? Thunder Bay would have a better chance and that's not saying much.
I think they should expand to countrys that begin with the letter C that way they can have another division and still be the CFL. For example Chile coud have Santiago.Cocepcion, Antofagasta,La Serena,Punta Arenas.
Chad could have Mongo,Bongor,Faya-Largeau,Mondou,Mao
Keep it to at the minimum 5 teams per country
as a minimum that way it makes a good division and they woud play against the other close countries. Example the Chad teams could play against teams from Cameroon. Where there are no close countries with a C at the beginning of the name they could just change the mane of the country maybe by just adding a C to the beginning.Example Chile could play cargentina or Ceru. You could also get them to totally change the name of the country also. Example Argentina could be called Colin or Chandler.
They should put a team in Hamilton.
They should put a team in Hamilton.
Thats funny.Not as much effort as my stupid post though but effective.
"Sheep":They should put a team in Hamilton.
Thats funny.Not as much effort as my stupid post though but effective.
You're right...it really was too easy.
One more year of Edmonton missing the playoffs, and they could start thinking about putting a team into that city too! They've taken a step in the right direction by keeping Ralph Wiggum as head coach.
It was nice to see Regina finally getting a team a few years back they seem to be doing alright.
I'm partial to the Christmas Island Santas myself =D
I think the CFL should build an inflatable stadium. They could fill it with hot air from the various provincial parliaments and move it around as needed to every one horse town that wants a team.
I'm partial to the Christmas Island Santas myself =D
I think the CFL should build an inflatable stadium. They could fill it with hot air from the various provincial parliaments and move it around as needed to every one horse town that wants a team.
Technology has come a long way in regards to these kinds of things. Here's the inflatable pub. how much harder would it be to have an inflatable stadium?
http://www.airquee.co.uk/pub/Okay, maybe a little harder...


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Inner Wheel Club District 310 Service Project Update :
Mumbai: While speaking with Hello Mumbai News, Pratiti Lochan Gupta, President, Inner Wheel Club, Amroha Sargam, Distt-310 says
"We have done a lot of projects amid the Covid-19 induced lockdown by sending Greetings Certificates to our club members and City Doctors who are fighting against COVID -19 pandemic".
The Members of the Inner Wheel Club Amroha SARGAM donated
a Sanitizing Tunnel to District Hydel Department with a "Motto" to help the Visitors who enter the office, spray sanitiser on their clothes and body and exposed surfaces.
Notably, the Club had also distributed 500 sanitizers and 1,000 masks to various places in the city…
The also sponsored Education support to Orphans and Old people.
and also explained the importance of education to older. They also distributed copy pencil and also provided food items to women.
IWC also undertook distribution of tricycles for the differently differently-disabled..elderly people fired from the job and gave one month of ration water..
Under the awareness campaign, they spread messages on.saving water, saving trees, saving environment and educating women, saving daughters and avoid singlehand plastic as a responsible and on humanitarian grounds and by caring for women
and girl
The Club also provided the required necessities required for the marriage of a financially weak girl was provided by the club, with ₹ 11000 cash.
As part of Water Conservation
Pokhars were built for water investment in the village adopted by the Club last year under water conservation, whose maintenance work is also being done by the club this year.
Infact, IWC Forest was carried out by her and done by her and other members and planted more than 100 different types of plants
About Pratiti Lochan Gupta,
Although she couldn't get much love from her father as he bid adieu when she was young. But her mother with grand mother showed the courage and strength and raised her. They nurtured her and taught the value of self respect and self esteem.
Her father- in- law always insisted on her to keep on adding knowledge and hence she continued her studies even after marriage. She had completed her Post-Graduation in Psychology after marriage. She had even done One year computer course and even did NTTC.
In the leisure time she loves to spend time in kitchen and try new dishes. For her whatever nature has given you have to give it back to nature.
Because of this, she takes part in many social causes and loves to shoulder any responsibility which is helpful to her to make her more socio-responsible person.
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Part 3: Turning Down the Heat
Now that we've identified what gaslighting means and what it may feel like to be involved in a gaslighting relationship, we are of course left with the question: "What do I do?" Ideas concerning how to respond to gaslighting are also, perhaps unsurprisingly, often taken to the extreme. Numerous gaslighting articles you can find online suggest things such as: keeping a secret diary to keep track of events, taking pictures frequently to "fact check" your memory, or using voice memos and other recording devices in order to secretly record a conversation to make sure of what was said. Undoubtedly, in the extreme, when a person is suffering from severe abuse and/or questioning their reality to the point it is affecting their daily lives, these tactics may be necessary. However, it is not difficult to also see the impracticality of these drastic measures, and how they can ultimately cause more harm than good. Below are some common tactics that can be taken when you think you are in a "gaslighting" relationship:
- Talk to a trusted family member, friend, or counselor: Speaking to someone outside of the relationship should be first and foremost when you begin to wonder whether you are gaslighting or being gaslit. The key feature of gaslighting is that it occurs in the context of a specific relationship, so asking someone you trust outside of this relationship whether they've noticed anything different about you, or if someone in your life has been acting differently lately, can go a long way.
- Forget about who is right or wrong: This can be difficult for anyone, but sometimes it is necessary to take a step back, forget about the content of any singular argument, and consider how you feel. Did the conversation leave you feeling bad or second-guessing yourself? What was happening within your body during the conversation (e.g., heart racing, palms sweating)? Having a sense of your own psychological, emotional and physical well-being in a relationship is exceedingly more important than who is right or wrong in any particular conversation.
- Remember that you can't control anyone's opinion: Another thing that can get lost when we are in the midst of a gaslighting relationship is that, regardless of whether or not you are "right," you can't control what someone else is going to think, do, or say.Gaslighting occurs because only one of you is listening and considering the other's perspective, while the other is negating that perception and instead questioning an unrelated emotional or physical reaction. Similar to debates on religion or politics, you may never get a loved one to agree that you aren't too sensitive or too controlling or too anything. And similar to these types of disagreements, it does not mean you love the person any less. While it may be difficult, letting others think what they want, accepting your difference in opinion, and working toward the common goal of reconciliation can be useful regardless of what side you find yourself on in a potential gaslighting relationship.
As we can see, the features that delineate a gaslighter-gaslightee relationship are exceedingly complex. The frequency with which the word is used casually in conversation only adds to the confusion. It is often much simpler to play along with the rhetoric, calling someone a "gaslighter" for disagreeing with you or attempting to start a fight. I think the most important thing to recognize throughout this guide, is that we are all capable of "gaslighting," and that's okay.
As I researched this topic, I found myself thinking of how often I've found myself on both sides of these types of disagreements, and of times I may have been gaslighting someone or gaslit myself. I also found myself feeling saddened when I related to some of the "gaslighting behavior" recorded here. But these behaviors do not exist in a vacuum, and identifying with or relating to any piece of this article does not make you an official "gaslighter" or "gaslightee." People do not fit into categories so easily. We all have trouble understanding a loved one's point-of-view at times. The gaslighting techniques outlined here are learned behaviors, not traits that are unable to be changed. Relationships are hard…they take work. While extremes exist and should not be ignored, neither should our own human potential to repair a relationship with someone we truly care about. Whether you're the one who left the stove on, or the one who begins to smell the gas, we can all work together to help keep our relationships (and our kitchens) safe, comforting, and fun!


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Get Out
By Jeffrey M. Anderson,
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Horror-thriller is surprising, shocking, timely, and funny.
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Spectacularly original thriller has some brutal violence and language
A Great Film
What's the Story?
In GET OUT, talented photographer Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) has been dating the lovely Rose (Allison Williams) for five months and is now getting ready to go home and meet her parents. Rose's doctor father, Dean (Bradley Whitford), and hypnotherapist mother, Missy (Catherine Keener), try to make Chris feel welcome, but as White adults meeting their daughter's Black boyfriend, their over-the-top attempts to show that they're "down" are cringeworthy. By the time Missy forcibly hypnotizes Chris to break his smoking habit, he starts feeling like strange things are happening. The family's Black servants (Betty Gabriel and Marcus Henderson) act very odd, and the arrival of an unexpected party full of privileged White people—including noted gallery owner Jim Hudson (Stephen Root)—results in some unsettling encounters. Is everything happening in Chris' mind, or is something diabolical about to happen?
Is It Any Good?
More than just a standard-issue thriller, this brutal, smart movie is impeccably made, as well as surprising, shocking, and funny, while also offering a thoughtful look at race. Get Out comes from Jordan Peele (part of comedy duo Key and Peele), who co-wrote 2016's Keanu and now makes his directing debut. It's a bold sociological thriller that attempts to scare its audiences into looking at the world differently, using assured rhythms, camera placements, and editing to make its case. (No shaky-cam or cheap jump scares here.)
Get Out handles prejudice and racism through character interactions and performance, rather than overt moralizing. Chris deals with his circumstances via an understandably complex series of reactions: understanding, gratitude, dismissal, and frustration. Comic relief in the form of actor Lil Rel Howery doesn't initially seem to fit but becomes an intricate part of the movie's fabric. This is terrific entertainment, as well as an essential movie of its moment.
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Families can talk about Get Out's violence. How much is shown, and when? Is the movie more or less effective when the violence is held back? Does exposure to violent media desensitize kids to violence?
Is the movie scary? What elements make it a horror movie, and what elements are more like a thriller?
What is the movie saying about race? How does Chris see the world? How do the White characters view him?
How did watching the movie impact your understanding of race? Did you expect that from a scary movie?
How does the funny character fit into the movie? Does he seem to belong, or is he just "comic relief"?
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- In theaters: February 24, 2017
- On DVD or streaming: May 23, 2017
- Cast: Allison Williams , Catherine Keener , Daniel Kaluuya
- Director: Jordan Peele
- Inclusion Information: Black directors, Female actors, Middle Eastern/North African actors, Black actors, Black writers
- Studio: Universal Pictures
- Genre: Horror
- Run time: 103 minutes
- MPAA rating: R
- MPAA explanation: violence, bloody images, and language including sexual references
- Award: Academy Award
- Last updated: January 18, 2024
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England's shocking decision to withdraw from the European Union is sending shockwaves through markets around the world. After a steep drop in the first few days, stocks have stabilized, but analysts around the world are scrambling to discern the short and long term impact of the vote.
Central America seems far away from the soap opera of Europe, but it is directly linked through a wide array of businesses. But England is a relatively small trade partner for the region. If Britain's economy struggles and it stops buying goods, the most likely country affected would be Colombia, the largest regional exporter to Britain. But England only accounts for 2.5 percent of Colombia's exports, Estrella de Panama reports. The U.K. accounts for only 1.7 percent of Brazil's exports and 1 percent for Mexico.
Forecasting the impact on Panama is more complex. U.K. companies are large investors in this country, including London and Regional Properties, which is developing Panama Pacifico, the 3,450-acre mixed use project on the west side of the Panama Canal. With the British pound sliding, U.K. investors are losing a large chunk of their buying power.
But the U.K. and Panama have a special relationship. In 2013, a treaty was signed eliminating the potential of double taxation on profits, making Panama an ideal trading partner for U.K. companies. That's not going to change due to Brexit.
In terms of property, British buyers play only a small role in the Panama City market. There are certainly many U.K. citizens living and working here, but they are usually here as representatives of their companies, which see Panama as the regional hub for business. And that's also unlikely to change.
There may be an upside, as well. The Brexit exit might push investors to seek out financial safe havens not tied to the EU, which makes Panama appealing. With a stable real estate market and continued economic growth, Panama's strong ties to North America will make it a likely alternative for outflow from Europe. At the same time, investors who were targeting Europe may now look elsewhere.
A recent article in the Miami Herald notes that the countries facing the most exposure to Brexit are those that depend on revenue from raw commodities. In Chile, for example, commodities make up 88 percent of the country's export income; in Argentina it is 69 percent and in Brazil commodities are 67 percent of the export revenue.
Copper and other commodities are playing a larger role in Panama's economy, but it is a small fraction of the country's business, compared to other countries. While turmoil in Europe may impact growth, Panama is relatively insulated by its role in overall trade, across many sectors. In the short term, any drop in exports-imports from Europe or the U.K. would dent Panama's economy, but hardly slow the country organic growth, which is expected to reach 6 percent in 2016.
The effect of Brexit on commercial and business activities won't be very deep, Jeffrey Mountevans, Lord Mayor of London, recently told Costa Rica's La Republica, when asked about the impact of Brexit on the region. "It's not like we are taking a nosedive, financial markets are already recovering, we are beginning to have more confidence from that perspective," he said. "Change is always something that raises doubts, awakens fear, but we will continue working to strengthen our relationships."
Gauging the long term impact is more complicated, and more in the territory of looking into a crystal ball. The British vote was only advisory. Government leaders have indicated they will honor the vote, and there has been no traction for a call for a new referendum. But it could take years for the EU and England to negotiate their separation, and the results of those negotiations will play a large role in how the changes roll out to the rest of world.
Europe and the U.K. are clearly due for a period of turmoil and uncertainty. And it's probably not a good idea to invest in European banks. But, at the very least, it is clear that much of the initial fears about Brexit were overblown. In many ways, the impact will be confined to Europe, many experts now say. While it is difficult to predict with certainty, Panama has already shown its ability to serve as a secure place to ride out the economic storms in the rest of the world.


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Everyone looked at Eli in shock, and even Rais called out his name.
"I'm also a student of scholar Clement. It shouldn't be a problem for me to tame the horse on behalf of my teacher, right, count? " he asked. Eli asked the count as he walked out of the crowd.
Everything was for the salary.
"Uh, no problem." The Count did not expect Eli would actually volunteer. He then turned to the people from the other two forces and asked, "Do you guys agree?"
The old man and the woman glanced at Eli, then nodded.
Clement's three students were all ordinary people. It was useless for them to come. Even the red-haired young man, who was about to become an intermediate Knight, failed. What else could this student do?
Could it be that he was trying to persuade the wild horse by reasoning with him?
Don't joke around.
"Are you that brave?" On the side, Alex raised an eyebrow as if he was reevaluating Eli.
This young man, who was the same age as him, was not only good at dancing, but he also seemed to be more courageous than ordinary people.
"Hmph, how could he possibly tame it? if he did, I'd give him a deep bow on the spot." Klein had a proud look on his face. After the ball just now, Eli had somewhat of status in his eyes, but he didn't think that Eli could tame this horse.
"If you want to be in the limelight, you have to have the capability. Go and embarrass yourself." In the crowd, David, who only had one side of the story, was the one who couldn't bear to see Eli doing well.
"Eli!" On the other side, the one who was the most shocked was Clement.
Speaking of which, he had three students at the moment: Kurt, Herman, and Eli.
Among them, Eli was the last to join the school, but he was very hardworking in his studies. However, to Eli, his first disciple, Kurt, who had always been by his side, was more to his liking, which was why he had brought Kurt along this time.
However, when he saw the trembling Kurt and Herman beside him, he felt that something had changed.
"be careful. This horse might have been provoked just now. If anything happens, I will save you in time." Count Gimori looked at Eli and smiled.
"Eli!" scholar Clement seemed to have thought of something and wanted to stop him.
"It's fine." Elie shook his head. Everything was for the sake of his salary. Furthermore, this was not a difficult task for him.
As for Kurt, he just stood there in a daze.
Eli walked towards the wild horse.
At the same time, an invisible spiritual power seemed to have turned into a ball and pressed toward the wild horse.
Spiritual power suppression.
Even if it was a low-level magic beast, it could at least rival an intermediate Knight and hurt an advanced Knight. However, this horse was only mixed blood and was, at most, a low-level Knight.
Although he was only a Level-1 apprentice, he could still easily suppress them.
Wild horse's eyes were a little confused at first, and then he immediately felt some pressure that made him unable to move. Then he lowered his head in pain.
This was the first step, which was to calm the horse down by using his mental power.
What came next was the main show. Eli slowly approached the horse and activated another spell model, the zero-circle spell-animal comfort.
This spell was to repeatedly simulate an animal's mental strength fluctuations and then adjust them to be similar to the animal's mental strength fluctuations. Then, a mental strength connection would be formed, and the animal would involuntarily feel close to the caster.
Because the spell was very simple, by the time Eli walked in front of the wild horse, the spell had already been completed, and the mental suppression had also been lifted by him.
The wild horse also raised his head. What he didn't understand was why he felt so close to the human in front of him.
It was like seeing his father.
The mental connection made the wild horse involuntarily approach Eli slowly. Even when Eli touched his head, there was no reaction at all. Then, he felt Eli directly pulling on his sideburns and using force to get onto the horse's back.
The wild horse was extremely obedient.
There was no struggle, and there was no flame.
It was tamed so easily.
Everyone was stunned.
They did not know that Eli had cast a spell. They only saw him walking over, and the horse lowered its head. Then, Eli leaped onto it, and the horse did not resist, taming it.
"what's going on? " Rias, who was beside the count, widened her eyes in disbelief.
"My Lord!"
The crowd was shocked, and Klein was silent.
The Count stood where he was as if he wanted to see something, but he could not.
"How is that possible?" The red-haired Knight's face was filled with disbelief. 'Where is your struggle? Where are the flames? Could it be because I've already tamed it?'
The red-haired Knight couldn't accept that he was defeated by a scholar in such a way. He quickly tried to go somewhere to get close to the wild horse, but he was met with the wild horse's angry glare. It didn't allow anyone but Eli to get close.
The red-haired Knight's mouth twitched as he was blocked. He retreated silently. He was sure that he had nothing to do with the horse taming.
The mystics didn't say anything, but they had already put away their items and were ready to leave.
Kurt stood there in a daze. He didn't think that he would actually succeed. On the other hand, scholar Clement had a shocked and relieved expression.
"How did you tame this horse?" A few seconds later, count Gimori approached, but he did not understand.
"My Lord, I've been close to animals since I was a child. That's why I was able to tame horses so easily." Eli gave an unscientific explanation.
As expected, the Earl's mouth twitched when he heard that. However, he seemed to have thought of something, and his eyes lit up."Is it that easy for you to tame other horses?"
"It should be easier if it's an ordinary horse." Eli did not deny it.
The Count's eyes lit up.
He had recently formed a Knight order, but he had encountered a big problem since the establishment. The wild horses from the semi plateau seemed to more or less have a trace of magical beast blood. It was very difficult to tame them, and even a master tamer's efficiency was very low.
This had caused him to be very vexed recently.
"You're not joking?" The count became serious.
"Of course, but what about the investment?" Eli said, trying to beat around the bush.
"Haha, of course, it's the library's." The Count laughed.
A smile appeared on Eli's face.
He didn't care about horse training, but he couldn't let his salary be delayed. He was really short of money recently.
"how about this? I'm sure you didn't eat much at the banquet. Why don't you come to my reception room to have some tea and dessert? " At this moment, the Count suddenly extended an invitation to Eli and Clement.
He wanted to invite Eli to see if he could help him solve the problem of the Knights 'horses.
'Actually, I've already eaten a lot.' Eli thought. However, it was best not to reject the request of a count. "Of course."
Scholar Clement also agreed.
"Then let's go!" Count Gimori seemed to be very happy, and he prepared to leave.
"But father, we still have to hunt." Rias reminded him.
"Why don't you kids go hunting? we adults still have things to discuss." Count Gimori frowned and said.
Rias's heart skipped a beat. 'How are they still considered children?
'Plus, isn't Eli from the same generation as us?'
However, count Gimori was not in the mood to care about them at the moment. He immediately left with Eli and the others.
The woman from the mystic academy, the old man from the Knight Academy, and the red-haired man who still couldn't believe it left slowly. He still couldn't figure out why there was only fire when he went up.
Rias watched helplessly as Eli was taken away. She gritted her teeth and started to organize the others to hunt.
Alex also smiled as he looked at Eli's back. Then, he asked Klein, "What did you just say?"
Klein's face turned red.
Among them, Kurt went somewhere else to wait.
There was only one person, who was in a daze as he looked at the count and Eli walking side by side, and he was crying in his heart.
"It's okay, it's okay. He just got to know an Earl. It's no big deal. It doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt!" David clutched his chest and followed the hunting team in discomfort.
He felt that his action of looking down on Eli back then was probably the stupidest thing he had done this year.


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12 large eggs
One 30-ounce jar mayonnaise, such as Hellman's
2 ounces dry mustard
2 ounces mustard
2 ounces seafood seasoning
1 ounce Worcestershire sauce
1 loaf white bread, crust removed, finely chopped
8 pounds jumbo or colossal lump crabmeat
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
3 pounds cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar-jack blend cheese
3 ounces mustard
2 ounces parsley
2 ounces soy sauce
2 ounces red wine vinegar
1 ounce seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 red pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup tri-colored bell peppers, diced fine
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise
2 to 3 ounces rice wine vinegar
1 to 2 ounces mirin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mango puree
2 ounces mirin
2 ounces oyster sauce
1 ounce ginger puree
1 ounce rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup Japanese mayonnaise
2 to 3 ounces sriracha
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
Oil, for frying
8 to 10 egg roll wrappers
1 egg yolk
1 green onion, sliced
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For those who think book banning is a recent problem, you should know that the Catholic Church, which had a firm grip on literacy in Middle Ages Europe had an Index of Forbidden Books and in 1616 Nicholas Copernicus's book On the Revolution of the Heavenly Spheres was placed on it (73 years after it was first published). The Index was not formally abolished until 1966 and the last edition of the Index appeared in 1948.
There was aviation and space news on this date. In 1912 during the Italo-Turkish war, the Italian forces were the first to use airships for military purposes, using them for reconnaissance behind Turkish lines. Britain flew its first combat jet -the Gloster Meteor in 1943. In 1982 the Soviet probe Venera 14 landed on Venus. And in sad news, Patsy Cline and three other country stars, and their pilot were killed in a plane crash in 1963.
Americans can recall the Boston "Massacre" in 1770. I put quotes, partly because the five that died were part of a mob of about 200 that attacked a customs house defended by a few British soldiers. John Adams was serving as a legal officer of the Crown and defended the soldiers, resulting in all but one being acquitted. I also quote it because 5 does not seem to be a massacre – especially when you contrast it with the Katyn Massacre in 1940 when 25,000 Polish military officers and civilian intellectuals, of which 14,000 POWs, were executed by Soviet forces in the Katyn forest.
And in a famous speech at Westminster College, Missouri, Winston Churchill first used the term, Iron Curtain, to describe the border between Soviet forces and the West in Europe – signaling the beginning of the Cold War.
In 1512 we welcomed in Gerardus Mercator, the Flemish mathematician and cartographer, who demonstrated to us another way to look at the map of our globe. 1637 brought us the landscape painting of the Dutch painter Jan van der Heyden. And 1955 brought us the magic of Penn Jillette who paired up with Raymond Teller to entertain us.
In 1829 we said goodbye to John Adams (no not that John Adams) the last surviving mutineer of the Bounty. We lost on this date 2 prolifically creative geniuses – American poet Edgar Lee Masters (1950) of the Spoon River Anthology – and Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev (1963) who entertained us with the delightful Peter and the Wolf, among other musical masterpieces.
Two actors passed on – Jay Silverheels (1980) who played Tonto as the sidekick to the Lone Ranger – and John Belushi (1982) who played Bluto in Animal House, and was a Blues Brother with Dan Akroyd.
Ousted Iranian prime minister Mohammed Mosaddegh passed on in 1967, 14 years after the UK and US-supported coup tossed him out of office. It only took the US 60 years to finally admit that it had a hand in his ouster.
And the world breathed a sigh of relief when the end came for Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin in 1953


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The episode commences with Prachi discreetly leaving the letter behind as she departs. Ranbir pleads with Prachi to return, but she remains steadfast in ignoring his pleas. Prachi arrives at her home, where Shahana and Dadi anxiously inquire about what transpired and if she encountered Khushi. Prachi responds negatively, mentioning that she met Ranbir before swiftly exiting. Dadi makes an attempt to follow Prachi, but Shahana advises her to give Prachi some space. Shahana asserts that Prachi needs solitude at this moment. Dadi concurs, expressing concerns that if they don't leave Prachi alone, she might start doubting her decision to marry Akshay, even though it is the right choice.
Prachi finds herself pondering over recent events, questioning the correctness of her decision to marry Akshay. She reflects on Ranbir's words and realizes that this matter no longer revolves around what is right or wrong for herself, but rather about the well-being of her daughter, Khushi. Determined, Prachi internally vows to do whatever it takes to secure Khushi's future. Dadi and Shahana implore Prachi to open the door, eager to engage in a conversation with her. Prachi finally opens the door, declaring that there is nothing to discuss and insisting that they must focus on preparing for the wedding, which is scheduled for the next day. With that, Prachi departs from the scene.
Ranbir arrives home to find Akshay waiting for him, ready to share some good news. Akshay informs Ranbir that he and Prachi are planning to get married the next day. The reason behind their sudden wedding is that Prachi wants to secure custody of Khushi, and her ex-husband is also vying for the same. Akshay extends an invitation to Ranbir, inviting him to their wedding.
However, Rhea interjects and informs Akshay that Ranbir won't be able to attend their wedding because he and Rhea are also planning to get married the next day. This revelation surprises Akshay, but he quickly suggests the idea of throwing a grand party together after both of their weddings. With that, Akshay takes his leave.
Vikram and Daljeet share their opinions on Prachi marrying Akshay, while Ranbir asks Vikram to start preparing for their own wedding the following day.
Meanwhile, Dadi is seen busy preparing for Prachi's wedding, while Daljeet is making arrangements for Ranbir's wedding. Shahana approaches Meera and hands her the wedding card for Akshay and Prachi's wedding, mentioning that they are getting married today. Khushi meets Shahana and confides in her, expressing her desire to bring Ranbir and Prachi back together. Shahana, feeling guilty knowing that Prachi is marrying Akshay, leaves the scene.
Alia stealthily enters Rhea's room, prompting Rhea to inquire about her sudden appearance. Alia confesses that she came here because it is her heartfelt desire to witness Rhea and Ranbir's union. Concerned about Ranbir catching sight of Alia, Rhea expresses her worries. Alia reassures Rhea, stating that Ranbir has no other choice but to marry her, as he seeks to obtain custody of Khushi. Daljeet approaches Ranbir and requests him to give Rhea the jewelry. Agreeing, Ranbir proceeds to Rhea's room.
Upon entering Rhea's room, Ranbir mentions that he thought he heard Alia's voice there. Bewildered, Rhea questions how Alia could be present. Alia quietly sneaks out of Rhea's room. Coming up with an excuse, Rhea sends Ranbir away.
Ashok presents the Shagun Ka Thaal to Dadi. Recalling Khushi's words, Shahana discards the gifts. Perplexed, Prachi asks Shahana what she is doing. Shahana asserts that Prachi is making a mistake by marrying Akshay. Reminding Shahana of her intention to marry for Khushi's custody, Prachi suggests that Shahana should consider remarrying Ranbir if she believes marriage is the solution. Prachi recounts the times Ranbir betrayed her trust, never revealing the truth about Khushi being their daughter, even when he knew. Although Prachi initially planned to disclose this information to him, she changed her mind upon witnessing Ranbir and Rhea together.
A child approaches Dadi and Ashok, informing them that the Baraat (wedding procession) is arriving. Ashok heads inside to welcome the groom, while Dadi prepares to bring Prachi.
Shahana advises Prachi to focus on Ranbir's actions rather than his words, citing his past actions of saving her when she was in danger. Shahana further speculates that Ranbir might be considering the same thoughts, as Akshay proposed to her and Ranbir possibly assumed she was moving on. Shahana implores Prachi not to proceed with the marriage.
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"Your faith in the nights – refers to this world which is compared to the nights, as it says, The Dumah Pronouncement. A call comes to me from Seir, "Watchman, what of the night" Watchman, what of the night?"
Sefaria: Isaiah Hebrew
Sefaria: Isaiah English
In searching through Yeshaya, it seems Isaiah made many "pronouncements", this one is on Damascus:
The "Damascus" Pronouncement. Behold, Damascus shall cease to be a city; It shall become a heap of ruins.
2 The towns of Aroer shall be deserted; They shall be a place for flocks To lie down, with none disturbing.
3 Fortresses shall cease from Ephraim, And sovereignty from Damascus; The remnant of Aram shall become Like the mass of Israelites —declares the LORD of Hosts.


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Reggae Girlz Lose 5-0 To The US
July 7, 2022
The Jamaica Reggae Girlz accomplished the difficult task of kicking off a tournament against a host nation after defeating Mexico 1-0 on Monday, thanks to a stunning header by Khadija Shaw, who captains the team.
However, unfortunately, Shaw was not able to lead her team to another victory in their second game of the 2022 CONCACAF Championship against the US.
Before tonight's game, Reggae Girlz coach Lorne Donaldson while speaking about the upcoming match said, "We have to match what they have and try to exploit their weaknesses." and it would appear that the US entered the game with just that in mind. The four-time CONCACAF winners and reigning World Cup champions took advantage of the space provided by the Girlz and dictated both the first and second half, dominating both defence and offence.
The US team set the tone early on in the game, with forward Sophia Smith scoring in the 5th and 8th minutes with assists from defenders Noami Girma and Sofia Huerta. Girma and Huerta worked expertly together throughout the game, the former Stanford teammates pressing Shaw hard and preventing her from getting into the box.
The Reggae Girlz were unable to rebound in the Second Half of the match, with the US gaining three more goals. The third from Rose Lovelle in the 58th, the fourth from a penalty given to Margaret Purce and executed by Kristie Mewis in the 82nd, and the fifth made by Trinity Rodman ending the game at 5-0.
The Reggae Girlz' next match will be with Haiti on Monday.
Watch the match highlights below.
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