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Speaker:LI Ling (Institute of Daoism and Religious Culture, Sichuan University)
Date: Thursday November 19, 2020, 3:00pm
Venue: Peking University
Sanchi Stupa is famous for its Stupas No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3. According to the analysis of Dr. John Marshall, Stupa No. 1 represents the main Stupa, storing the Buddha's relics, while Stupas No. 2 and No. 3 store the relics of the Ten High Abbots, and the relics of the Buddhas two principle disciples, Śāriputra and Maudgalyāyana respectively. Based on this assessment, it has been accepted that Stupa No. 1 was the earliest and primary structure to be built and that Stupas No. 2 and No. 3 were built slightly later and constructed almost simultaneously. Additionally, the rich decorative carvings on the surrounding surfaces and entranceways of the three Stupas showcase entirely Buddhist themes, including Jatakas and imagery of the Buddha's life. However, based on the author's survey, the Stupa and temple positions on Sanchi Mountain and their proximity to the uphill pathway and ancient commercial roads might argue that Stupa No. 2 was constructed earlier and Stupas No.1 and No. 3 are later constructions. This lecture is part of the "Buddhist Classics and Art Lecture Series".


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Dwelling complex from village street
Imecik (İmecik), Turkey
The roofs of the dwelling have a shallow pitch and are clad in clay tiles, while wood plank is used for utilitarian extensions. Construction of the upper floor of the house appears to be wood frame with unfired brick infill, as seen where it meets the upper street. A chimney rises above the roof.
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Тип публикации: статья из журнала
Год издания: 2017
Идентификатор DOI: 10.17580/nfm.2017.02.11
Ключевые слова: Cockroft-Latham failure criterion, Hot rolling, Large-capacity ingots, Scandium, Strain-stress state, Temperature
Аннотация: Implemented has been analysis of strain-stress and temperature states during hot rolling process for ingots of an Al - Mg system aluminium alloy doped with scandium. It has been shown that in case of hot rolling of the large-capacity ingots without using vertical (edger) stands under nonuniform deformation conditions, changes of brПоказать полностьюeakdown bar geometry take place, especially on the first rolling passes. This nonuniformity of a metal flow is caused by intensive deformation of the ingot's outer layer and insignificant metal deformation in the central area, which result in formation of concave edges with a convex near-edge region at front end of the ingot. Metal failure in different zones of the billet may be also caused by casting defects, since essentially nonuniform deformation and stress distribution over thickness as well as that of temperature is typical for hot rolling process, especially during first passes. The metal temperature calculation has shown that sequential deformation is favourable to gradual temperature increase about 5-10 °? by pass, but heat abstraction from the central part of an ingot rises as the billet thickness is decreasing and time of pauses between passes is increasing. At the same time, the edges of a strained half-finished product are the very cold areas. A breakdown bar temperature essentially differs over both surface and volume (up to 10-12 °?), especially at first passes, and on further rolling, their difference is increasing when temperature on the surface and in the center rise and amount to 25-30 °? in comparison with the edge temperature. Based on the Cockroft-Latham criterion, ascertained are the breakdown bar areas with the greatest probability of crack propagation, which is confirmed by results of experimental investigation in an industrial environment. Analysis of changes of the Cockroft- Latham criterion values through passes has demonstrated that values of this criterion at the breakdown bar edge exceed critical value of 1 in pass No. 15 at total deformation of 68.3%.
Журнал: Non-ferrous Metals
Выпуск журнала: Vol. 43, Is. 2
Номера страниц: 60-64
ISSN журнала: 20720807
Издатель: Ore and Metals" Publishing house"


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Interested in part 1 of our North Island road trip? Follow our travels as we secure a free campervan rental, explore Wellington, trek the Tongariro Crossing in horrid weather, and soak in the hot springs of Taupo.
After an awesome night of freedom camping right on the lake at the Ferry Bay parking lot in Taupo, we woke up to rain and a jam-packed itinerary for our final two days on the North Island.
Our first stop was the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Track right outside of the paid Wai-O-Tapu Thermal attractions. Here, you can see a crazy bubbling mud pool for free, which sure beats paying $70/pp! (You don't get to see the Champagne Pool or any of the other attractions inside the actual park, but if you're just looking for a slice of the action, this stop is well worth it.)
After ogling the boiling and hissing mud, we drove 20 more minutes to Rotorua, where we explored the thermal action in the city's free Kaurai Park. Though none of the pools were as big as the one at Wai-O-Tapu, there were lots of them. From boiling mud to hissing steam and gasses, you really gained the sense that the Earth is hot and alive when walking through this volcanic region in the middle of the city.
If you're feeling a bit tired after all that exploring, you can even soak your feet in the naturally heated springs in the middle of the park. We wish we could have played around with the mud as well, but it was too hot to touch.
We completed our Rotorua stop with some craft beers from Concher Brewing Company before heading over to the Waitomo Caves, famous for their glowworms and adventure activities. We had booked some serious caving adventures with the Waitomo Adventures and I was feeling the need for some liquid courage prior to heading underground!
I'll tell you about our adventures in a second, but first, here are a few things you should know about glowworms. For starters, they aren't actually worms at all, but are in fact a maggot-like creature in the larvae stage of development. The glow we see is actually them processing their poop, but it also works to attract insects and food that fly up toward the light only to be captured in the glowworm's strings (like a spider). After about 9 months of glowing glory, the glowworms pull up their strings and wrap themselves in a cocoon. Then they hatch as adults.
But there's one huge problem—as adults they have no mouths and only three days to live. So what do you think they do? What would you do? Yes… let your mind go there!
After three delirious days of love making (I am writing this on Valentine's Day), the male glowworm typically flies up to the light of the larvae glowworm and gets eaten. The female glowworm lays eggs and then pretty much does the same thing. And that's how we get cave ceilings that look like this:
In addition to gawking at glowworms, the most popular activity in Waitomo is "blackwater rafting," which is not at all as scary as it sounds. It consists of a bit of rock climbing and then tubing down a meandering stream that works its way through a cave—"blackwater" as in dark—while checking out the glowworms that light up the cave ceiling above you.
We considered tubing since we were pretty sore from the Crossing the day before, but in the end we decided we were in the mood for something a bit more active. Boy, did we get more than we bargained for!
Our first caving adventure with Waitomo Adventures was the Haggas Honking Holes tour, which included several rappels (some down waterfalls), a ton of crawling, and some pretty crazy rock climbing. It was a really physical tour, but the guides were awesome and made sure everyone knew what they were doing and were as safe as possible.
The tour starts with a lesson on rappelling and hooking up your own rope, which I really appreciated because it forced me to be a bit more responsible for my safety.
That said, I think the guides were a bit concerned when I couldn't get down the first ladder without help. Seeing as the ladder required no rappelling or special skills whatsoever, it was a bit embarrassing. Being vertically challenged sucks!
After the mishap of the ladder, the rest of the tour went off without a hitch. We spent over two hours underground exploring the cave and getting some pretty stellar dark photography shots!
What I loved most about this tour is it really makes you feel like you're exploring the cave on your own. You have guidance, of course, but the phrase "follow the water" is used frequently, and let's just say the water takes you to and through some pretty incredible formations.
Being gluttons for punishment—and adventure—the next morning we were back at it again, this time joining the Waitomo Adventures crew to do a 100-meter (330 feet!!!) rappel down into the "Lost World". Both the rappel and the scenery were incredible, and not at all scary (unless you're scared of heights), so if you're interested in something a bit different than the typical tubing, we highly recommend this tour!
It's much more relaxed than Haggas Honking Holes and descending into the cave mouth is an experience like no other.
After the insanely long rappel down, we explored the cave on foot, stopping for more glowworms and a snack.
Unfortunately, that's when we realized that what comes down must come up. (Newton obviously never hung out at the Waitomo Caves!)
Let's just say that there's a looooong climb ahead of you and it consists of a very very tall ladder—100 feet tall to be exact. Good news is that you're strapped in. Bad news is that there's no escalator.
Despite the ladder (and perhaps partially because of it), this tour was definitely worth the effort and offered a really unique perspective on just one of the 350+ explored caves in this region.
The Waitomo Caves region ended up being our favorite part of the North Island and we wished we had more time to explore it. But with only a few hours left before our campervan return, we said goodbye to our friends at Waitomo Adventures and headed to Auckland.
We spent our time in Auckland walking along the waterfront and exploring the bars and restaurants of the hip Ponsonborry district where we were staying. Auckland was fine, but definitely not one of my favorite cities. If you're short on time, I wouldn't feel bad about skipping it altogether.
And that brings us to the end of our short but exhilarating North Island road trip. The next morning we jumped on a plane back to Queenstown, where we would spend our final three months in New Zealand before heading back to New York in May.
Disclosure: Waitomo Adventures offered us both tours free of charge and we had the good luck to be hosted by amazing guides Scott, Telly, and T. The opinions expressed here are, as always, completely our own and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend either of these tours to friends and family. If you book ahead online, you also save 20%!
Have you visited New Zealand's North Island?
Where were your favorite places? What activities and stops would you recommend for those short on time? Let us know in the comments.


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May 30, 2019
Mortgage Market Softens Even as Delinquencies Decline
While there has been a rise in the amount of consumer borrowing overall (rising to record-breaking levels), and while use of financial technology (FinTech) has increased overall (driving these record rises), home mortgages on the other hand have undergone something of a cooling-off of late. This according to a February Industry Insights Report released by TransUnion covering the fourth financial quarter of 2018.
Personal loans drove this rise in consumer borrowing, facilitated by FinTechs, which went up by $21 billion, reaching its new record high of $138 billion at the close of 2018. People are using personal loans in a myriad of ways—as a means to consolidate credit debt, to finance home improvement projects, to pay for high-price purchases made online and in brick-and-mortars. As a result, lenders and banks have begun diversifying their offerings to appeal to—and be available to—borrowers at various levels of risk.
Meanwhile, however, home mortgages have softened. Among the top twenty metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), those where the average new account balance exceeded $300,000 went through a 10 percent decline in originations year-over-year. While those MSAs with average new account balances below $300,000 saw an increase in originations of two percent year-over-year, this was not enough to offset the shortfall in the higher-tier. The average new mortgage account balance dropped year-over-year from $228,563 in Q4 of 2017 to $227,376 in Q4 2018.
It's a positive trend that the MSAs where the average mortgage balance was lower than $300,000 were actually stronger in late 2018 than in late 2017. And it is worth noting that there was an increase in the number of loans to subprime borrowers overall—though these still come in at less than four percent of all mortgage originations. Meanwhile, serious mortgage delinquencies continue to decline—coming in at 1.66 percent, which is down from 1.86 percent in Q4 of 2017. That, too, can be considered nothing if not good news.
If you're looking to buy a home, the title insurance policies we connect you with here at Topouzis & Associates, P.C., provide peace of mind that your new property purchase will not bring along any nasty surprises. Whether you intend to buy in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Providence, Rhode Island; or Boca Raton, Florida, feel free to contact us for more information.


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This piece of audio equipment by its appearance reminds us on wine bottle, but it is more impressive and powerful. Sony LSPX-S1 Glass Sound Speaker is portable ingenious device, which uses a tubular organic glass with soft lighting and irritate your sense of hearing ingenious notes and high quality. This speaker actually transmits vibrations through its modern glass cylinder, giving your music enjoyment a whole new dimension.
According to the Sony company, engineers chose the glass as a material for the cylinder, because it simply was better suited for this project, since it has the resonance frequency that is similar to the human voice.
In the center of the tube, Sony has located a handful of LEDs, which enable the speaker to double as a mood light. The lights don't interact with the music, but their brightness can be controlled through the speaker or a compatible smartphone app. Speaker volume is also controlled through the app.
For these reasons, this little speaker is ideal when planning time with friends outdoors, and can be combined with additional speaker, giving you a stereo experience.


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Can You Get An STD With A Condom?
Many people assume that they will not get an STD simply because they practiced safe sex by using a condom. But this is not a safe assumption to make. Can you get an STD with a condom? The short answer is, yes, you can get an STD while wearing a condom.
There are a lot of factors that can affect the likelihood of you catching an STD while wearing a condom, including the type of condom and type of STD. In this article we will describe what STDs can be passed while wearing a condom and what steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting an STD.
Does Wearing A Condom Protect You From STDs?
So what are the chances of catching an STD while wearing a condom? It depends partly on the type of condom.
Only condoms that are manufactured for STD prevention are considered suitable for the task. Natural condoms, like lambskin, are not safe for preventing STDs. Latex condoms have shown to be a greatly effective barrier against STDs. If you want to reduce your risk of contracting an STD, be sure to choose latex condoms rather than natural condoms.
However, in order for condoms to be effective, they must be worn consistently and correctly. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the failure of condoms to protect from STD transmission is usually a result of incorrect or inconsistent use, not a failure of the product itself.
How to Correctly Use A Condom to Protect Yourself From STDs
It's important to know how to correctly use a condom to reduce your risk of contracting an STD from your sexual partner.
Proper condom use practices include:
- Store unused condoms in a cool place where they are not exposed to direct sunlight.
- Be sure to check the expiration date on a condom before using it. If the condom is expired, it could break during sexual intercourse.
- Tear open the condom wrapper carefully. Try to avoid using your teeth, which could rip the condom.
- Use a new condom for every vaginal, anal, or oral sex act.
- Use a condom throughout the entire sex act—from the start to the finish.
- Put a condom on before genital contact.
- Withdraw the condom carefully and dispose of it right away. Wrap the condom in tissue before throwing it away to ensure no one else comes into contact with it.
- When removing the condom, make sure the semen does not spill out.
- Stop immediately if you feel the condom break. Carefully remove the broken condom and replace it with a new one.
- Make sure to use enough lubrication during sex to prevent the condom from breaking.
- Use water-based lubricant. Oil-based lubricants can weaken latex and cause the condom to break, so it's best to avoid these products.
By following these tips, you can drastically reduce your risk of getting an STD while wearing a condom.
What STDs Can You Get While Wearing A Condom?
It's important to remember that even with the perfect use of a condom, there are a number of STDs you can get even with a condom because they are transmitted in ways that don't involve condoms.
Condoms act as a barrier to STDs that can be found in bodily fluids like semen, blood and vaginal fluids. Some examples of STDs that are transmitted through bodily fluids include chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis.
But certain STDs are transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, not bodily fluids.
Condoms won't prevent the transmission of these infections unless the infected area is completely covered by the condom. Thus, how effective a condom is when it comes to protecting you from these STDs will depend on the size and location of the infected area.
Some examples of STDs that are transmitted by skin-to-skin contact include:
HPV (human papillomavirus)
HPV is one of the most common STIs, and there are over 100 strains of the virus. With HPV, some strains will show no symptoms. Other strains can cause genital warts or various cancers. Since genital warts can affect areas not covered by a condom, you are still susceptible to catching HPV even if you wear a condom.
Genital Herpes
Herpes is a viral STD that typically shows signs in the form of sores or lesions on the genitals, anus or upper thighs. Since these sores or lesions can appear on parts of the body other than the genitals it can spread from partner to partner while a condom is being worn since the condom may not cover the infected area.
Syphilis is highly contagious. It is a bacterial infection that spreads through sexual contact like anal, vaginal and oral. Syphilis is spread through skin-to-skin contact with the infected sores. If the sore is on an area that is not covered by the condom, the condom will not provide any protection from this STD. However, if the sore is covered by the condom, this will greatly reduce your risk of contracting this STD.
Public Lice
Also known as crabs, pubic lice infects the genitals. Crabs are most common among teens and are spread through skin-to-skin contact. Crabs lay eggs in and live in pubic hair. Because they are present in the pubic hair, which is not covered by condoms, it is possible to get this STD regardless of whether or not you are using a condom.
Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum Contagiosum causes small red-ish raised bumps to form on the body. These bumps are firm and typically painless, they can also appear as small dimples.
Do Other Birth Control Methods Protect You From STDs?
There are many different types of birth control, but condoms are the only method of birth control that can reduce your risk of contracting STDs. Pills, patches, injections, and other forms of birth control will not offer any type of protection against STDs.
Should You Use A Condom During Oral Sex?
Some people believe it is only necessary to wear a condom during vaginal sex, but that's not the case. It's true that you are less likely to contract a STD through oral sex than vaginal sex, but the risk still exists.
To protect yourself, it's best to use a condom even during oral sex. If you plan on performing oral sex on a man, it's recommended that you use a non-lubricated latex condom. If you plan on performing oral sex on a woman, use a dental dam, which is a thin piece of latex material. You can also cut a non-lubricated condom and use that to perform oral sex on a woman instead of a dental dam.
Wearing A Condom: Is It Worth It?
STDs are transmitted either through sexual fluids or by skin-to-skin contact. When it comes to STDs that are passed through sexual fluids, wearing a condom correctly and consistently will reduce your risk of getting an STD. However, there is still a chance that you could get an STD that is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact even if you are wearing a condom.
Condoms do not keep you 100% safe from STDs, but condoms are essential to preventing pregnancy and practicing safe sex. The only way to completely eliminate the risk of contracting an STD is to practice abstinence. But if you plan on engaging in sexual intercourse, the bottom line is yes, wearing a condom is absolutely worth it.
Do You Need to Get Tested For STDs If You Use Condoms?
Do not assume that STD testing is not necessary simply because you always use condoms. Because condoms are not 100% effective in protecting against STDs, it is important to get tested for STDs on a regular basis if you are sexually active.
Don't wait until symptoms appear to get tested. Many STD infections are asymptomatic, so you could be infected even if you are not experiencing any unusual symptoms.
Safe is Sexy with myLAB Box, stay on top of your sexual health and get tested today!
In this article
- Does Wearing A Condom Protect You From STDs?
- How to Correctly Use A Condom to Protect Yourself From STDs
- What STDs Can You Get While Wearing A Condom?
- Do Other Birth Control Methods Protect You From STDs?
- Should You Use A Condom During Oral Sex?
- Wearing A Condom: Is It Worth It?
- Do You Need to Get Tested For STDs If You Use Condoms?


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Frequently Asked Questions
New Vehicle Purchases
Most people assume that a new car does not require any additional protection after being purchased from a dealer - this is absolutely NOT true. Many cars sit on the lot, outside, for quite some time before being sold. Many are also shipped and/or driven from one dealership to another.
On most occasions, new cars do not receive any protection after leaving the factory. It is extremely important that you always bring your new car into us for a free inspection. We will do a walk around of the car with you and recommend a vehicle maintenance program, as well as spot any defects and/or imperfections you may want to have fixed.
Paint Color Choice
Paint color choice is more important than most people realize. Getting your favorite color may be nice to look at when your car is clean, but may be very difficult to keep it that way. Paint choice is pretty simple. The darker the color, the more maintenance it requires.
White, silver, gold, pearl, etc. are easy colors to keep clean the longest. Lighter colors like these will appear less dirty and hide scratches easier.
Blacks, reds, greens, blues, and other darker more vibrant colors will prove more difficult. They often require more frequent detailing and waxing. Imperfections and scratches in these colors of paint will reflect off the surface and be more noticeable.
Interior Colors and Material Choices
Interiors are more of a personal preference. Leather or cloth? Light or dark?
Leather is very easy to clean and looks fantastic, but is delicate and will require conditioning on a regular basis. It does show its natural wear, but the color will fade less rapidly than a cloth interior, and less likely to tear.
Cloth interiors are great for people who may keep the car for a long time, as it is more durable. Cloth is a little easier to maintain and does not retain hot and cold temperatures.
Color depends on the amount of use an interior may see. Light interiors look great and feel cooler, but if you use it a lot, they will get dingy and show more stains and wear.
Dark interiors will hide stains, but may show more dust. They will always clean up beautifully, but do absorb the heat.
What is a clay bar? What is clay removal?
The clay removal process is one of the most important steps when it comes to cleaning and conditioning a vehicle's exterior.
Over time, your car collects sediment buildup from the road, trees, and industrial fallout from airplanes and large trucks. It may also collect overspray, which is a light dusting of paint particles from a repair or surrounding areas. This causes oxidation of the paint and makes the paint look and feel faded.
It is very simple to tell if your vehicle needs a clay removal. After your vehicle has been washed, run your hand gently over the surface. If it feels sticky and/or rough, like sandpaper, then it is need of a clay bar.
The process is exactly as it sounds. While your vehicle is wet, we use an actual bar of clay, and gently rub the surface of your vehicle. This lifts up and removes the oxidation from the paint without scratching or harming the surface. This will provide a clean, smooth surface for which we can buff and polish the paint. It also works on your windows and plastics.
What does buffing do?
Buffing your car with a high speed buffing machine is a very delicate and crucial process. It requires a soft touch, and a good eye.
There are several different combinations of pads, polishes, and compounds with which to buff. The types of products we use depend on the color, condition, and kind of paint.
This is a two stage process that removes scratches, restores the luster of the color, and provides a deep glossy finish.
Why do you need to wax your car regularly?
Waxing your vehicle is all about maintaining a solid barrier between your car and the elements. A good way to think about wax is to relate it to lotion. Just like putting on sunscreen in the sun, or after a shower, it protects from drying, burning and cracking.
Wax keeps your paint protected from the sun and rain, and keeps it from drying out. Just like changing your oil every three to five thousand miles, you should wax your car every two to three months.
How do I keep my wheels clean?
Rims and tires are the first thing that catches your eye on a car. It is the most expensive cosmetic accessory on any vehicle. Protecting and maintaining them is very important in keeping any car looking great.
The toughest part about keeping your rims looking good is that they are right next to your brakes. This creates two problems, brake dust and heat. Brake dust is extremely corrosive, especially when wet. Combined with the heat created by braking, it can dull, fade and ruin most wheels very quickly.
Again, with everything, it comes down to maintenance. Do not let brake dust build up on the rims. Always have them cleaned regularly, and polished at least twice a year. Chrome, aluminum, and painted rims are more delicate and will require being polished quarterly.


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The second floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO), the FPSO Professor John Evans Atta-Mills which has been under construction in Singapore since 2013, has set sail for Ghanaian shores.
Its departure is considered a milestone for the Tweneboa-Enyenra-Ntomme (TEN) project, which is over 80% complete and on schedule to start producing oil either in July or August of this year.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the FPSO Atta Mills is expected to arrive in Ghanaian waters in March, when it will be stationed around the fields of TEN off the country's western coast.
The vessel, which is named in memory of the late Professor John Atta Mills, has a nominal production capacity of 80,000 barrels of oil per day and a storage capacity of 1.7 million barrels. Tullow's (Ghana) Managing Director Charles Darku has expressed delight that the TEN FPSO has departed on schedule, which keeps on track Tullow's first oil target for July-August.
Development of the TEN Project is being led by Tullow Oil with its partners Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Kosmos Energy LLC, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and PetroSA.
The TEN fields (Tweneboa, Enyenra and Ntomme) lie in the deep-water of Tano block, around sixty kilometres offshore Ghana. The reservoirs are spread over 800 square kilometres and lie in water depths of between 1,000 and 1,800 metres.
The TEN Development Plan was approved by the government of Ghana in May 2013 and requires the drilling and completion of up to 24 development wells. These will be connected through subsea infrastructure to a Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel.
Even though the price of crude oil on the world market has slumped to all-time lows, the coming of the FPSO Atta Mills brings hope that Ghana is going to produce more oil from its fields; and it brings more diversified income streams into the economy, which is gradually inching toward being a middle-income one.
This week, the price of crude on the world market has begun to rise — and it is hoped that by the time the TEN fields begin producing optimally the price of crude hover around US$100 a barrel, which could see good revenue for the state. Ghana envisions a situation where it will be self-reliant in oil products and the large importation of crude to power the nation will be confined to history.
After experiencing some bad spells with energy in our country which have seen manufacturing and businesses collapse, the future is looking bright.
Source http://thebftonline.com/features/editorials/17099/ten-project-set-to-take-off-in-july-aug.html#sthash.hf9uiL1t.dpuf
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The Airtel One Mic Volume 1, an 11-track album, featuring top Nigerian artistes like Tuface, Reminisce, Illbliss, Patoranking, Vector and Phyno was unveiled at a colourful event in Lagos. It was performed by the four Nigerian students who emerged winners in Airtel One Mic music talent hunt show organised for music talents in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Acetune and other One Mic stars namely; Bukola Ogunbodede a.k.a Zorah, Alalade Uthman a.k.a Jay Dreamz and Ekundayo Monja a.k.a L.A.S.E were excited to be in the limelight courtesy of Airtel One Mic platform.
Speaking on the tracks in the album, Acetune said, "I have two great tracks in the album, the first one is 'Greenlight' which I featured a top-rated hip-hop star Vector. I also have another track I did with Jay Dreamz titled; 'If you see my Mama.' I must say working on the Airtel One Mic volume 1 album gave us this unique privilege to hone our skills.
"Words can really describe what I feel right now. I am so happy and grateful to God. This is awesome for me because this is one of the biggest platforms in the country right now, a platform to be launched into the Nigerian music industry. Not just as a C-list artiste but a big-time artiste.
Having the privilege to perform with biggest stars in Nigeria's music industry, and having them guide and mentor me is such an opportunity. You need to know what it takes to thrive and succeed in the industry because it is very competitive."
Acetune, who hails from Bayelsa State, was born and bred in Ajegunle, Lagos. While relating his background he said: "My family later moved to Abuja where I grew up. Then we moved to Niger State. I went to secondary school in Port Harcourt and was in Bayelsa as well. But much later I went back to Port Harcourt to study music in University of Port Harcourt.
I represented the school in the One Mic competition.
"The Airtel One Mic talent hunt show gave me the chance to showcase myself and be discovered. I feel blessed. I thank Airtel Nigeria so much for giving me this opportunity. The company has positively impacted on the lives of youths. I am also grateful to my friends and fans. I give all the glory to God. I want to put all I have into this and pray to get the best out of it and make impact in the industry."
While speaking on the support he gets from his family, he explained that "my Dad used to be in the entertainment industry so he has been there for me from day one. And my mum as well has been there for me, but at the beginning my Mum really didn't really think I should pursue the career. However, right now everybody supports me in it.
"Interestingly, I have been to several parts of Nigeria. I have lived in Akwa Ibom, I have been touring Nigeria. Apart from singing I dance, I draw, I like to travel and I like to entertain people in different ways. I like rice. I like Afam and vegetable. I like Amala," he said.
The whole world awaits me,' says One Mic Star, Zorah
Bukola Ogunbodede a.k.a Zorah featured Phyno in 'Hustle' and performed 'Jolomi' alone in her two tracks in the star-studded One Mic album. She is the only lady among the four One Mic winners launched into Nigeria's music industry recently at the Airtel One Mic All-Stars Album launch. The Theatre Arts graduate of University of Ibadan spoke on her plans.
The Airtel One Mic Volume 1, an 11-track album, featuring top Nigerian artistes like Tuface, Reminisce, Illbliss, Patoranking, Vector and Phyno was unveiled at a colourful event in Lagos. It was performed by the four Nigerian students who emerged winners in the Airtel One Mic music talent hunt show organised for music talents in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Zorah happened to be the only lady in the group.
Others are Jeffrey Jackson a.k.a Acetune, Alalade Uthman a.k.a Jay Dreamz and Ekundayo Monja a.k.a L.A.S.E.
In excitement Zorah said: "I am very happy that my dreams are becoming a reality. And that it is getting bigger beyond my imagination. Before I was discovered through the Airtel One Mic I had wanted to be a performer the whole world would know through performance just like Michael Jackson, a kind of singer that would last. I am very grateful to Airtel for creating the Airtel One Mic which gave this opportunity. I would say I found favour from God not because I am perfect, but I know hard work and prayer got me this far.
"I aim to make music that will make people identify with me and my personality and to make people get to know me. To make great music and become an artiste whose fame would go beyond Nigeria and Africa, to reach the whole world.
"I look forward to the American Grammy in the future. I deeply thank Airtel for putting a smile on my face and giving me hope through the One Mic platform, despite the struggle I am now seeing light at the end of the tunnel. I am very grateful.
"My parents don't have problem with my music career as long as I have understand what I want to do and making positive impact in my life. I not a food person but I like Amala because it digests easily."


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8 Ways to Prevent Falls at Home
Posted On: September 11, 2020 by CarePro Health Services in: Age In Place Falls Health Mobility
As an individual ages, their risk for at-home injuries increases. Rather than waiting for a fall and then taking proper measures, prepare beforehand to prevent the falls from happening in the first place. Keep reading to find out how you can prevent you or your loved one from falling at home.
1. Analyze Your Home
The first step towards fall prevention is doing a walk-through and assessing your current home situation. Keep your eye out for anything that could lead to a fall, such as exposed wires, easily moved rugs, dim lighting and more. Make the paths from room to room clear, bright and easy to access.
2. Wear the Right Shoes
Wearing slip resistant shoes is a great way to avoid slipping as well as reduce joint pain. If you find yourself wearing slippery socks, floppy shoes or shoes with slick soles, now's a great time to switch them out for something safer.
3. Use Walking Aids
Another extremely helpful product to have around the house as well as on the go is a walking aid. Depending on your specific needs, you can use a walker, cane, scooter, wheelchair or more to help you get around as safely as possible.
4. Keep the Lights Bright
Dim lights can make it more difficult to see objects you could potentially trip over. Keep night lights around the house for middle-of-the-night bathroom runs, always turn the lights on before walking up or down the stairs and keep lamps around dimmer areas to brighten your path.
5. Install Proper Safety Devices
The bathroom is the most dangerous room in the house for seniors as slips and falls are more common. Install a grab bar to help with stepping out of the shower, use toilet rails for easier sitting and standing or use a bath seat to make shower time safer.
6. Incorporate Daily Physical Activity
Depending on what activities your doctor approves, there are countless ways you can stay active as you age. Go on daily walks, take a workout class or do water exercises. All these activities can help with balance and strength which will reduce the risk of falls.
7. Check Your Vision
It becomes more and more important as you age to get your vision checked annually and keep any glasses prescriptions current. Having good vision is important for seeing fall hazards and navigating the house safely.
8. Have a Game Plan
Whether you or your loved one lives at home or with others, a plan needs to be in place in case an emergency does happen. Make sure you or your loved one has a way to call for help if they fall, whether it's a button they push or a phone in every room. If a fall does occur, make changes to your living space based on what caused the accident to avoid recurring falls.
While falling is a possibility for individuals of every age, the older you get the more serious and costly the injury may be. Make sure you and your loved ones are prepared and take the proper preventative measures to keep those in the house safe. To check out more bathroom safety products or walking aids, visit our online catalog!


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34 Works by Beethoven Added to Piano Street
We've spent the months leading up to Beethoven's birthday preparing a number of his scores that have been missing from our sheet music library. As part of this week's celebrations, we're happy to announce that our Beethoven section – comprising 130 works – is now complete.
Many of the new pieces are very accessible to the intermediate piano student. Most of them are lesser known works, which for various reasons were not published during the composer's lifetime. A majority are listed as WoO (Werk ohne Opuszahl, or Work Without Opus number). There are several Bagatelles that didn't find their way into one of the published collections; minuets, ländler and other dances originally composed for orchestra and later arranged for piano by Beethoven; sonata movements, rondos…
Included is also a short Sonata for four hands, as well as two rarely played variation works for the same setting. Finally, we're pleased to add two great pieces from the standard repertoire, for the advanced or professional pianist: the Triple Concerto for violin, cello, and piano, op 56, and the Choral Fantasy, op 80, for piano, chorus, and orchestra.
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Let's put the recent European heat wave in some perspective…
On July 19th, the only extremely hot day of the summer so far in The Netherlands, the KNMI (Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute) was quick to claim that extreme temperatures in The Netherlands are now 4 degrees higher than a century ago. This claim was challenged by climate blogger en researcher Rob de Vos: "The KNMI is unnecessarily spreading climate fear. One of the ways it does this is by using outdated and incorrect homogenised data, which it has promised to reanalyze in the short term."
De Vos is co-author of a scientific paper, funded and supported by CLINTEL, that showed that the homogenisation of temperature data that KNMI carried out in 2016, was incorrect. "With statements such as "Warm days are already 4 degrees warmer than before", the KNMI is ignoring recent scientific insight."
Read the full article by De Vos: here
There is a lot of talk about the recent European heat wave with some suggesting that the record-breaking warmth is the result of climate change. But, according to an article on the Cliff Mass Weather Blog "the bottom line is that the recent European heat wave was caused by an amplification of the northern hemisphere wave pattern, with global warming contributing perhaps 5-10% of the warmth. Natural variability of the atmosphere was the proximate cause of the warmth and does not represent an existential threat to the population of Europe."
Read the full article: here
Dr. Ralph Alexander argues that "while sizzling temperatures in Europe have captured the attention of the mainstream media, recent prolonged bouts of cold in the Southern Hemisphere have gone almost unnoticed. Based on history alone, there's nothing particularly unusual about the 2022 heat wave in Europe or the shivery winter down under, which included the coldest temperatures on record at the South Pole. Although both events have been attributed to climate change by activists and some climate scientists, natural explanations have also been put forward."
Read the full article by Alexander: here
Dr. Patrick Michaels dies at 72
It is with great sorrow that CLINTEL has learned of the passing of dr. Patrick Michaels, earlier this month.
Michaels (1950) worked for 30 years as a professor of environmental sciences at the University of Virginia, serving concurrently as Virginia's state climatologist. During his academic career Pat was elected president of the American Association of State Climatologists, he wrote nine books, and he published a succession of papers in storied journals including Science, Nature and Geophysical Research Letters.
Michaels did not deny that the globe was warming. Indeed, he used the term "lukewarming"—a concept on which he expanded in his 2016 book of the same name. He argued that less damage would be perpetrated to the economy, and thus to human happiness, if we learned to adapt to the heat, rather than trying to decarbonize. He also argued that conventional climate models exaggerated the heating we could anticipate.
Patrick will be missed.
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Interview CLINTEL President in Italian newspaper: "poor citizens…"
CLINTEL President Guus Berkhout was interviewed for the Italian newspaper
La Verita (20 juli) on the green policy of Western governments: "This has nothing to do with the real world, nor with honest science, nor with common sense. The CO2-crisis is artificial, constructed by climate alarmists who, with their pitch-black scenarios, have Western governments and parliaments in their power. To formulate it nicely, Western administrators are naïve and do not (want to) realize how essential the role of CO2 is in nature. Bear in mind, climate change is much more than CO2, and CO2 is much more than climate change. In the Netherlands citizens now see that green policies are pushing them into poverty. Poor citizens. We see that the fake climate crisis is leading to a real economic crisis!"
Read the English translation of the interview: here.
Dutch version here.
Get ready for the 100 year long climate "emergency"
Since the Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. EPA on June 30, the bureaucracies in the "climate" space, together with all the environmental activists, have been thrown into a tizzy, says Francis Menton of the website The Manhattan Contrarian: "The Supreme Court just declared that the bureaucracies have no power to fundamentally transform the use of energy in the economy without a clear direction from Congress, which on the climate issue cannot be found in existing statutes. To those over there on the left, the answer seems obvious: Demand declaration of a "climate emergency."
"But there is no sense in which the climate is an "emergency" within the ordinary meaning of that word in the English language. Predictions by climate models of a few degrees of temperature rise over the next century are the opposite of an emergency. But if you are on the left, this situation is just too important to wait for Congressional action that may never come. An "emergency" must be declared, to last for — how long? A hundred years?"
Menton remains hopeful: "It's all a huge insult to the intelligence of the American people. I doubt that the courts will be fooled, most particularly the Supreme Court."
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Since we reached the milestone of 1000 signees of the World Climate Declaration in April, a lot of new people applied to sign as well. The number is now well above 1100. A notable new signee is Krov Menuhin, expert on ocean life, underwater filmmaker, professional diver, pilot and writer. See our interview with Menuhin: here. It's an example of the new interviews we have started doing again with signees. If you want to participate in such an interview as well (by email), please contact us at email@example.com.
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- Jan de Jong, The Netherlands, former director Sampo Industrial Insurance NV. Benelux and Electrorisk Verzekeringsmaatschappij N.V.
- Thomas L. Moser, USA, Retired NASA Senior Executive – Program Manager of the Space Station and Space Shuttle, Chief Engineer at NASA Johnson Space Center, Fellow of the AIAA, Founder of the "Right Climate Stuff", a group of former NASA Engineers & Scientists.
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- James Pindell, UK, Geologist, specialised in plate tectonics and palaeographic evolution, Director of Tectonic Analysis Ltd (UK), Adjunct Professor at Rice University (USA).
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- Eric Vieira, Switzerland, lifetime experience in a large pharmaceutical company as research chemist with a CAS in christallography.
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Out of the many different things that make up a community, food is often times the most universally understood and celebrated. From chef to customer, food is a language of love that everyone can appreciate. In Bend, a town chock full of incredible restaurant options from a variety of cuisines and cultures, that food experience is no exception. The backbone of the following establishments' successes are the chefs who love the food they create.
Marcelo Bento
Who is Marcelo Bento?
Born and raised in Portugal, Marcelo Bento learned how to make traditional Portuguese cuisine as a child from his mom and his grandmother, who owned a restaurant in Lisbon. In college, Bento studied hospitality management in his home country and started working in hotels at the age of 18. He went on to manage a restaurant in Lisbon, working alongside a chef who further sparked his interest in creating authentic food. In 2014, Bento moved to Bend to work at Sintra Restaurant (originally Café Sintra), founded in 2000 by his uncle Manuel Dos Santos.
What kind of food do you create at Sintra Restaurant?
At Sintra Restaurant, Bento creates popular Portuguese dishes with his own twists. "Sometimes we can't get all the ingredients here that you find in Portugal, so we innovate with American ingredients," says Bento. He paints Portuguese cuisine as, "Simple food; grilled, fresh and crisp. It's food that doesn't require a ton of seasoning." Spanish influences can be found throughout the menu as well, in tapas dishes and chilled soups like gazpacho. Their pastries are made entirely from scratch, inspired by those of his childhood in Portugal.
Favorite dish on the menu?
Bento enthusiastically describes Ovos á Portuguesa, a bold and flavorful traditional Portuguese dish comprised of sautéed sweet peppers and red onion, diced linguiça, topped with two poached eggs, a spicy tomato sauce and cilantro. It's served alongside two slices of grilled bread with extra virgin olive oil, as well as potatoes roasted with rosemary, paprika, garlic and white wine. "It's a mix of a lot of amazing flavors and colors that when combined, (they) look just like the Portuguese flag," he says. CafeSintra.com
Corrine O'Shea
Who is Corrine O'Shea?
Corrine O'Shea, owner of Salud Raw Foods, visited Bend 15 ago and never left. Originally from the San Juan Islands, Corrine was raised to appreciate simple, natural food. Before her brick and mortar location, Salud was a Facebook page for locals to request vegan and specialty-diet desserts. "I would use the kitchen at Nancy P's after hours and deliver desserts to customers the next day," says O'Shea of Salud's early days. Corrine loves spending time with her two daughters and making pounded metal jewelry in her spare time.
What kind of food do you create at Salud Raw Foods?
Every item on Salud's menu is 100% raw, plant-based and organic. "Around the time I opened Salud, there weren't a lot of options for those with gluten, soy, or egg allergies," says O'Shea. She explains how she shaped the offerings at Salud: "I wanted to create a place where everyone could eat anything on the menu." In addition, using only raw, plant-based ingredients offers food in its most natural state.
"Raw food contains enzymes, which are killed when cooked. People don't get enough enzymes, and we create entirely raw food that you can enjoy while getting those nutrients your body needs," says O'Shea.
Favorite dish on the menu?
"This is a hard one," chuckles O'Shea. "If I had to pick just one, it would be the first item we put on the original menu, which is one of two things that hasn't left since the beginning. I used to make this at home before Salud existed, and it really got the wheels turning in my head." She describes the Island Style Wrap with a sense of nostalgic affection: Mango, mint, cilantro, ginger cashew pesto, an almond pineapple sauce, bell peppers, carrots and cabbage, all tucked into a collard wrap. SaludRawFoods.com
Jaclyn Perez & Betsy McDonald
Who are Jaclyn Perez and Betsy McDonald?
Jaclyn Perez and Betsy McDonald first crossed paths nearly a decade ago as chefs on the same yacht. Betsy's husband, Mack, was captain and the pair cooked and cruised their way around the world. They worked together for nearly six years before disembarking from the sea and thinking about their next adventure. After traveling the world separately for several months, Perez met up with the McDonalds in Modena, Italy, where they all shared an incredible meal. They described how, "Several glasses of wine later," it was declared they would finally start their own restaurant. What would they call it? Perez looked up at the tree above her and proclaimed, "Let's call it The Lemon Tree!"
What kind of food do you create at The Lemon Tree?
McDonald describes The Lemon Tree's food as "internationally inspired and locally sourced." A new menu is printed every few days, often with inspiration and ingredients plucked from the downtown farmer's market around the corner from the restaurant and held each Wednesday from May through Oct. 10.
Favorite dish on the menu?
McDonald chose the national dish of Indonesia, Nasi Goreng, defining it as "a sexy, succulent dish that looks simple on paper, but has complex flavors." Spicy fried rice with shrimp, chicken and vegetables is topped with an over-easy egg and garnished with cilantro, lime cheek, sambal (a hot sauce) and pickled cucumbers. "Much like the Indonesian way, you can take the basic dish and season it to your liking," she says.
For Perez, a favorite is Shakshuka, a traditional Tunisian dish. The Lemon Tree's Shakshuka is a union of poached eggs in a chunky tomato sauce, with chili peppers, bell peppers, onion, cumin, garlic and paprika. "This dish blossoms more and more as you eat it," says Perez, describing the dish with affection. LemonTreeBend.com


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Although the desktop CPU market largely seems to favor AMD's Ryzen 5000 and 3000 processors, the OEM segment is a completely different matter altogether. Many popular vendors have been accused of pairing Intel parts with superior hardware, limiting the options of those looking for an AMD build. The most noteworthy example pertains to the latter's Renoir lineup, wherein the highest-end GPU you could find was the GeForce RTX 2060. Meanwhile, on Intel's end, you could go as high as the RTX 2080 and later on, up to the RTX 2080 Super.
When asked, most OEMs would say that this was simply done to make AMD systems more attractive from a price perspective, but honestly, that's a bit hard to believe. If a user is willing to shell out $1,499 on a Ryzen 9 4900HS-RTX 2060 combo, he/she shouldn't have any problems spending $200 more to upgrade to an RTX 2080. Either way, that's in the past now as the newer Ryzen 5000 (Cezanne) mobile processors can be paired with just about any RTX 30-series mobile GPU.
This practice of favoring Intel-powered systems, however, hasn't stopped. A rather glaring example is how Dell positions its Alienware Aurora line of desktop gaming PCs on its official store. First of all, the Ryzen Edition PCs use the R10 naming scheme while the Intel variants bear the R12 scheme, giving a false perception that the latter is superior. Furthermore, the Ryzen variants are all by default paired with single-channel DDR4-3200 memory while their Intel counterparts come with dual-channel configurations. The only exception is the Ryzen 5 variant that appears at the top of the page and features dual-channel DDR4-3200 MT/s memory.
Ironically, since the Ryzen 5 5600X features a single chiplet, the impact of memory is notably less pronounced than the dual-chiplet Ryzen 9 5900/5900X. It wouldn't be unreasonable to chalk this as a human error, but considering that every high-end Intel build features dual-channel memory by default, that's hard to believe.
Another interesting bit to note here is that nearly all Intel systems come with a multiple drive option (1 SSD and 1 HDD) while most AMD alternatives are limited to a single SSD by default. As you can guess, this gives the illusion that the Intel options come with more storage, while in reality this can be easily configured from the buying options.
Last but not that least, evenly placed Intel systems cost at least $100 more than their AMD Ryzen counterparts. This is despite the fact that the Zen 3 parts are faster in most cases and also come with an unlocked multiplier for proper overclocking support. The market prices of the AMD Ryzen 5000 SKUs are a fair bit higher than their Intel Rocket Lake-S competitors at the moment which means that Intel systems net a higher profit margin. Not surprising, but I'm curious whether it's the OEMs who are getting more money by selling Intel systems or the chipmaker itself.


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SASLO has announced the appointment of Malcolm Dickinson as its first Chief Executive Officer. Malcolm is a successful law firm leader with particular expertise in strategy. He is a UK qualified corporate lawyer with over 25 years' experience and was the Managing Partner of a major UK law firm for the last 10 years.
Malcolm said: "I am very pleased and excited to be joining SASLO as CEO. I was particularly attracted to the Firm by its ambition and culture. There is a real desire within the leaders of the Firm to play a part in the successful economic, social and cultural growth of Oman. 2020 was obviously a difficult year for our clients both in Oman and globally. I am however very proud of how the firm has been able to serve those clients during the pandemic. Although the coming few months will undoubtedly be challenging - I look forward towards the end of the year with optimism and hope to meet as many clients and business colleagues as possible"
Malcolm has a law degree from the University of Cambridge and has also attended Harvard Business School for its Law Firm Leaders course. He is a UK qualified corporate lawyer with over 25 years' experience and was the Managing Partner of a major UK law firm for the last 10 years. He also has a particular interest in strategic Chinese business investment having acted for Chinese corporates, law firms and State-owned companies. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking and is looking forward to exploring the trails of Oman. He is also a keen yachtsman and has competed in several global offshore races.
Commenting on the appointment Thamer Al Shahry said: "We have known Malcolm and worked with him for some time already, and we are very excited about his move to become CEO of SASLO. He will bring a wealth of management and legal expertise to the Firm. The appointment demonstrates our commitment to growing the firm and together, the new management team will enable SASLO to achieve its ambitious growth plans and better serve our local and international clients."


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Having Charlie
Tim Rowse, 15 August 1991
There is no birth certificate to give a precise start to Charles Perkins's story. The only Aboriginal Secretary of Australia's Department of Aboriginal Affair's entitles his 1975 autobiography A Bastard Like Me, turning his unofficial auspices into a metaphor for his irascible, unsettling presence within Australian political life. Stood down as Secretary in 1988, four and a half years after his appointment, his effrontery remains undiminished. As a consultant to the New South Wales Government, he has been implicated in debate over that State's recent amendments to the 1983 statute giving Aborigines limited rights to land. Some New South Wales Aborigines have accused him of misleading the Government into supposing they would accept the amendments. Because his Arrente grandmother had children by a white miner, his family were known as 'half-castes', and were thus subject to officials' improving efforts, which removed them from the influence of traditional 'full blood' Aborigines. Perkins's mother Hetti was 'dormitory girl' in an institution, the Bungalow, dedicated to that purpose in Central Australia. Administrative fiat made most of the inmates adherents of the Church of England, and an Anglican priest, Percy Smith, saw a future for Charles other than as a stockman. Charles and several other boys would be saved by being sent to school in Adelaide.


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Don't stare into the abyss, my friends! This week, we've got 30 questions about HP Lovecraft Trivia. We're covering his life and works. That's right, this week Dorky Geeky Nerdy is taking on Cthulhu and the eldritch horrors!
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Don't look into the abyss my friends. Just…don't.
Hey there, this is your host, Brian Rollins and it's episode 143 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy trivia podcast. This week, we're continuing our Halloween episodes with another horror author, HP Lovecraft.
As always, we're giving you three rounds of ten questions each. I ask, you guess, then we see if you got it right. If you're looking for rules or a score card, visit the show's website, DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.
I think we've delayed heading out into the night long enough. Let's get going.
The Dorky Round
1. What metal band featured an instrumental song 'The Call of Ktulu' on their 1984, Ride the Lightning album?
2. Jeffrey Combs stars in a series of films inspired by what Lovecraft novella?
3. Kristin Stewart starred in what 2020 film, inspired by Lovecraft's monsters?
4. Nicolas Cage starred in what 2020 Lovecraft adaptation?
5. What Scooby-Doo series featured some elements of Lovecraft and included a spoof of the author?
6. What 2016 novel explores the Cthulhu mythos during the era of Jim Crow laws?
7. What fictional school appears in several of Lovecraft's works?
8. The aforementioned university is located in what New England town?
9. What author of V for Vendetta and The Watchmen lists Lovecraft as a formative influence?
10. Until 2015, what organization gave out awards styled with Lovecraft's head?
The Geeky Round
1. The Call of Cthulhu was published in what magazine?
2. What 1992 PC game from Infogrames was inspired by the works of Lovecraft?
3. What 1996 First Person Shooter featured a final boss named after a Lovecraftian deity?
4. The Dreams in the Witch House inspired what 1968 film that starred Boris Karloff and Christopher Lee?
5. What 1970s anthology series featured several episodes based on Lovecraft's work?
6. What publishing company was founded to preserve the works of HP Lovecraft?
7. What was the first Lovecraft short story to be published?
8. Starting in 1981, what company began publishing the roleplaying game, Call of Cthulhu?
9. In what novella are brains extracted and placed into cylinders for space travel?
10. Lovecraft wrote a memoir for what 'Conan the Barbarian' author?
The Nerdy Round
1. What does HP stand for?
2. Lovecraft was born in Providence, RI but where did he die?
3. While known mostly for his short stories and novella, what was the one novel published by Lovecraft?
4. What 2018 DC movie features a Lovecraft quoting villain?
5. The Dunwich Horror takes place in a fictional town in what US state?
6. What Edgar Cantero novel mixed his version of Scooby-Doo with Lovecraftian horror?
7. What was the last Lovecraft short story to be published?
8. According to literary scholars, what is the central theme of Lovecraft's works?
9. Who is the narrator in The Call of Cthulhu?
10. What was the only novella published in book form during Lovecraft's lifetime?
Episode Conclusion
And we are done for this week's show. I hope you had fun. We'll keep going with one more horror author next week. Here's your clue:
What horror writer was born in Portland, Maine in 1947?
That will wrap up October, I hope to see you back here for that show and all our future shows.
I don't normally dedicate these episodes, but this one's dedicated to my late friend, Steve. Steve was the biggest Cthulhu fan I've ever known. While his love for the mythos didn't quite rub off on me, he did introduce me to the Song of Ice and Fire books way back in 2001. For that I will be forever grateful. Wherever you are now, Steve, I hope you enjoyed the show.
This has been episode 143 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. The music has been by Jason Shaw at Audionautix.com. I'm your host, Brian Rollins. You can find me at TheVoicesInMyHead.com.
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It would seem that Mobile World Congress 2012 was not only an event to reveal some of the most awe-inspiring gadgets, devices and technologies; it was also an event to socialize. Or that's what the largest social network did. Facebook is said to have become 'best friends' during the Barcelona event and planned a new, better future for the mobile industry. The 'partnership', if that's the right word to term it, would result in more monetise-able models for mobile operators, Facebook promised.
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Do you know those people who always seem to succeed even when the odds are stacked against them? There's something incredible about withstanding every challenge and hardship that life has to throw at you, only to come out the other end stronger and better than you were before. But in order to do that, you first need to learn how to be resilient. And yes it is not something we are born with it can be learned!
Resiliency is the ability to bounce back from even the most challenging situations – and in the business world, having it could be the one thing that enables you to grow in your job and life at a faster pace. However, resiliency is a two-edged sword in its own right. Because in order to have it, you first need to have gone through hardships and setbacks. In that respect, there isn't a secret or special formula for resiliency – you just need to know how to withstand the most and come out the other side standing.
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The company website hadn't been updated in several years, and they were looking for a fresh new look that would showcase their three companies, while being easy to use, and retaining the Classic Parking branding that their clients have come to trust. On a visit to the company offices located in an iconic downtown hot spot, I asked the team what they wanted visitors to see when they clicked on ClassicParking.com.
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Tis the season for comfort food, presents, snow and New Year's resolutions! Now that we're into the holiday season I'm sure many of you have started to plan out your New Year's resolutions of getting healthy and going to the gym. Research has shown that the most popular New Year resolution is to stay/get fit and healthy. This why so many gyms see such an influx in members the days after the clock strikes midnight. Unfortunately most Americans that make these healthy New Year's resolutions often find themselves off track come February. Here are a few tips to keep you on track and feeling like your best self :
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GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) Schalke fired Markus Weinzierl as coach after only one season and appointed Domenico Tedesco in his place on Friday.
The 31-year-old Tedesco was taking over with immediate effect and getting a two-year deal, the Bundesliga club said.
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''We examined the whole season to establish the basis for a possible successful coming season for Schalke. The result of our deliberations is that we must make changes to drive the development we want,'' said Heidel, who said the decision against Weinzierl was ''not easy.''
Much was expected of Weinzierl when he arrived after four successful years at Augsburg. Schalke paid a reported 3 million euros for him to break his contract.
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Weinzierl wasn't helped by injuries. Spanish defender Coke suffered a cruciate ligament injury one day after joining from Sevilla and Swiss forward Embolo was ruled out for the season with an ankle injury in October.
Progress in the Europa League offered relief until Schalke failed to hold onto a 3-0 lead and went out to Ajax Amsterdam in the quarterfinals.
Heidel, who also joined Schalke last year before appointing Weinzierl, was unhappy with the team's development.
''I want that the team shows a clear concept on the pitch. I wasn't able to see it,'' Heidel said.
Heidel has previous experience of hiring untested young coaches. He appointed Juergen Klopp and then Thomas Tuchel at his previous club Mainz.
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