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Jack Ma of Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) Planning to Build Own NASA
Alibaba (NYSE:BABA), the large Chinese e-commerce business that has a valuation of $168 billion, wants to serve 2 billion customers. To achieve this, Alibaba will have to build its own NASA, says the Founder and Executive Chairman, Jack Ma. He said this recently while speaking at the company's inaugural tech summit in Hangzhou.
The NASA Project of Alibaba
Speaking to 5,000 engineers and thousands of staff who participated through live stream, Ma said Alibaba will soon create independent research and development teams that will work on core competencies to support the goal of serving more than two billion customers from around the globe. Ma called this the "NASA Project", saying these teams will work on biometric identification, the Internet of Things, chips, and machine learning, among others.
Jack Ma said, "An economy that serves two billion people must be backed by solid technological capacity. To shoulder the future responsibility, we will build Alibaba's own NASA. We will establish new teams to develop the core technologies of machine learning, chips, the Internet of Things, operating systems, and biometric identification".
Ma hopes Alibaba will be able to come up with technological breakthroughs that will help the whole of humanity, and not just business, like what NASA does. The Alibaba Chairman is a big-time admirer of National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Alibaba Is Investing Money in Technology Already
In fact, Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) has been working on many artificial intelligence software products for a while now to provide personalized recommendations for shoppers on their Tmall and Taobao online marketplaces. They also have a cloud computing unit, which is called Alibaba Cloud. The Cloud's Apsara operating system brings together the processing power of millions of servers into a big computational engine.
The cloud computing business is already doing well financially. In the last quarter of 2016, it earned revenue of $254 million or 1.76 billion yuan, which is 115 percent.
Other Chinese businesses too such as Baidu and Tencent are investing big money in technological development. They are also seeking additional funds to build their technological capacity.
CPPCC or the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and NPC or the National People's Congress is urging the government to increase investments and develop artificial intelligence technologies. A member of both these committees, Liu Dingding feels China will soon be the world leader in breakthrough technologies.


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I made predictions at the beginning of 2008 and 2009. Both times, my predictions were mostly wrong! I guess I should stop making predictions about real estate.
In 2009, the Brisbane apartment market went backwards in the first half of the year, and regained some of the lost ground in the second half of the year.
In the new apartment market, there were more cancellations of projects then new projects starting. Most developers struggled to achieve off-the-plan sales. The new luxury apartment market died. Most of the pre-sales were achieved for budget priced developments, of small apartments. A number of people who purchased off the plan in the boom times were unable to settle in 2009 -- often because the bank valuations came in much lower than the contract price. Developers dropped prices and cancelled projects.
Prices dropped in the resale apartment market. Rents did not rise, and in some instances, took a minor step backwards. For a number of sales, the vendor lost money on the resale.
The Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast markets were harder hit than Brisbane.

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text: August 12, 2018 Smith, Garret Tagged: Author (1878-1954) US journalist, newspaper editor and author who was active with sf stories in magazines like The Argosy, where several novels appeared. Only Between Worlds (11 October-8 November 1919 Argosy Weekly; 1929), one of his weakest, reached book form; it is a semi-juvenile tale that begins on a Dystopian Venus and concludes on Earth, with female protagonists plotting to conquer the world (see Women in SF). Of more interest are "On the Brink of 2000" (January 1910 Argosy) and "The Treasures of Tantalus" (11 December 1920-8 January 1921 Argosy All-Story Weekly), which feature devices to see anything happening anywhere in the world; the morality of these is discussed, though at no great length. The Flammarion-inspired "After a Million Years" (18 January-15 February 1919 Argosy) comprehends a dystopian Earth, an Edenic Jupiter, Mad Scientists, Telepathic powers, Aliens and the virtual extinction of humanity. Other magazine novels include "Thirty Years Late" (November 3-10 1928 Argosy All-Story Weekly) and "The Girl in the Moon" (18 December 1928 Argosy All-Story Weekly). Smith was a sometimes capable writer whose ideas tended to outclass his fiction. [RB]see also: Fantastic Voyages.Garret Smithborn New York: 17 May 1878died 1954works Between Worlds (New York: Stellar Publishing Company, 1929) [chap: first appeared 11 October-8 November 1919 Argosy Weekly: pb/nonpictorial] Between Worlds (Albuquerque, New Mexico: Thrilling Wonder Stories, 2010) [restored text: pb/Bob Eggleton] links Internet Speculative Fiction Database Picture Gallery Previous versions of this entry 01/01/2005 20/12/2011 10/08/2012 21/08/2012 08/03/2013 12/08/2013 08/07/2014 10/07/2014 17/10/2014 23/10/2014 05/11/2014 02/04/2015 15/12/2015


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Despite all the good cheer and festivity, the holidays can be pretty stressful – especially if you're hosting and in charge of selecting the wine! So we've put together some helpful tips and tricks – call it Holiday Wine 101 if you will – to help take the stress and guess work out of selecting your wine for the holidays. Whether you're hosting, or in need of the perfect host or hostess gift, these Top 10 tips will make your holiday wine shopping and experience as easy as can be!
The New 2019/20 Wine Country Ontario Travel Guide is Here!
The Niagara Peninsula appellation contains some of the most productive wine-growing areas in Ontario, shaped by the natural wonders of the Niagara Escarpment and the majestic Niagara Falls. According to Wine Country Ontario, the Niagara Peninsula provides ideal cool-climate conditions for wine growing and its diversity has resulted in the identification of 10 sub-appellations. Pretty cool, right? Some say that Niagara-on-the-Lake and the surrounding sub-appellation is the "Napa" of Ontario. While we tend to veer away from calling any place the "X of Y" because they tend to be less than meaningful, we do think there's a little bit of …
A Sparkling Recap of VQA Into the Bubbles
If there's one thing we love, it's sparkling wine. We could talk your ear off about the diversity of the category, and not to mention blog about it all day long. If you've seen some of our ventures with the Sparkling Winos project – like, our Sparkling Wine Map of Ontario – you'd have noticed that not only are we passionate about bubbly, but we're totally enamoured with what's happening in our own backyard. So, it was with immense pleasure, excitement and gratitude that we took on hosting duties for Wine Country Ontario's VQA Into the Bubbles event on September 26, 2018!
When Cool Climate Sparkling Wine Meets Cool Climate Cuisine…
Did you know that sparkling wine is one of the most food friendly and versatile wine styles? That's right! Forget "red or white?" with dinner. You should be thinking "red, white or sparkling?"! Don't believe us? 🤔 Well, give us the benefit of the doubt and let us convince you… twelve times over! We'll take you through an exceptional twelve course tasting menu, and give you twelve examples of how the dishes from Niagara-on-the-Lake's Backhouse Restaurant paired perfectly with twelve
Two Sisters Vineyards, A Family Affair!
Two Sisters Vineyards and us go way back. How far back? Well, back at least to the Summer of 2015 when we took a bike tour through Niagara-on-the-Lake, which included a pit stop at the super scenic and impressive winery. As we rode up the tree lined boulevard leading to the entrance, sweaty and tired (and thirsty 🙊), we had many questions. What's the story of this beautiful vineyard? Who are the two sisters? Do they have a sparkling wine? And, when did this beautiful château pop up in Niagara-on-the-Lake? We may not have gotten all the answers on our …
Ice Ice Baby! A Sparkling Re-Cap of the Niagara Icewine Festival & Winter WineFest
You know that 2018 is off to a great start when you kick off the year with one of the most glamorous wine experiences in Ontario – the Niagara Icewine Gala! Part of a broader array of events, the Icewine Gala showcases Canada's largest wine export: Icewine!
Our Top 20 Sparkling Moments of 2017!
What can we say? 2017 was such a ✨sparkling✨ year, where we took our #SparklingShenanigans across the country (…and the globe)! From Toronto to Niagara to the seaside of Nova Scotia in Canada to Las Vegas, Chicago and sunny Florida in the US of A, we've been blessed with some amazing moments, met some incredible people, and had plenty of fantastic sparkling wine along the way. We are the Sparkling Winos, after all! 😉 So, without further ado, here are our Top 20 sparkling moments which helped make our year such a bubbly and memorable one! 🍾
Sparkling Spotlight: Trius Winery
This is #SparklingSpotlight – where we profile wineries with a focus on fizz! 🍾 These wineries strive for sparkling greatness, and make the world a more effervescent place. Sparkling wine production takes scientific precision, dedication and patience, and we celebrate those bold enough to craft it! So, without further ado, let's focus our #SparklingSpotlight on… Trius Winery!
Heard it Through the Grapevine: with Craig McDonald
Craig was born in Australia and has over two decades of winemaking experience in diverse wine regions like the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. He joined Andrew Peller Wines in 2010 and now has a total of 31 vintages under his belt. You gotta admit, that's pretty impressive! Not to mention the fact that he was awarded "Ontario Winemaker of the Year" – twice!
A Sparkling Recap of #i4C17: The International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration
This year, we Sparkling Winos had the privilege of attending the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (aka "i4C") in Wine Country Ontario! It's no surprise that i4C has been described as "Christmas in July" or the "Woodstock of Chardonnay". With over 50 wine makers in attendance (and 150+ selected cool climate wines on offer) i4C is truly an epic celebration of all things cool… and the highlight of the summer calendar here in Niagara!
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Rocker Lenny Kravitz is unfazed by his headline-grabbing stage-flashing incident in 2015 because he still prefers to go without underwear.
The American Woman hitmaker stunned fans at a concert in Stockholm, Sweden two years ago when he crouched mid-song, causing his tight leather trousers to rip – and his pierced manhood to be exposed to the crowd.
Photos and video footage of what he later dubbed "#PenisGate" went viral, but it didn't prompt the star to start wearing boxers under his stage outfits.
In a recent interview with Mr. Porter's The Journal, Lenny freely admitted he had also gone commando for the chat.
"Do I have any underwear on now? No," he shared. "Thus the problems that I incur."
The singer went on to joke about the infamous wardrobe malfunction.
"I didn't rip them," he laughed. "They became ripped. It was fine. But it was a little cold in Sweden. I would've warmed it up a little, had I known."
At the time, Lenny shrugged off his eye-popping accident by taking to Twitter to share a screenshot of a text message exchange between himself and Aerosmith star Steven Tyler.
The conversation read: "Dude… No underwear and pierced… F*** me.. You never showed me that s***."
Kravitz simply captioned the post, "#PenisGate".
Nowadays, the fashionable musician typically sticks to "denim, denim, denim" whenever he's at his home in the Bahamas, where he adopts a more laid-back approach to life.
"I'm over the whole fashion thing," he explained. "On the island, I wash my clothes with a hose. I have a bottle of Dr Bronner's soap, almond. I wash my body with it, I wash my clothes with it. And then I put them on a rock to dry."
Lenny is also enjoying the health benefits of a clean diet, thanks to the organic farm he owns in Eleuthera, insisting he's "never felt so vibrant as I do right now".
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Although many Mexican companies are willing to invest in aid programs for the poor, Mexican authorities often impede such efforts, La Reforma reports.
Alfonso Arceo, director of a mining company in Veracruz, approached local government offering to provide materials for new housing for poor farmers in the area. The authorities showed no interest.
"In spite of people being willing to put in their labor and the desire of other companies to collaborate, the government still hasn't taken its seat at the table," Arceo told La Reforma.
Manuel Arango, honorary president of the Mexican Center for Philanthropy, believes that in spite of growing cooperation between business and government, there is still a lot of room for improvement.
"We need to create legislation that provides incentives for this kind of work," Arango said.
Teresa Zorrilla of Ashoka, a firm that specializes in developing social programs, had a slightly different take.
She said government cooperation is the only way for a project to have the infrastructure it needs to succeed.
Nevertheless, she said, if a functionary has a party affiliation and is fighting to secure power, things can become twisted and conflicts can sidetrack the project
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If you're familiar with contract automation, here is a video highlighting several key functionalities of Weagree's contract automation wizard:
A more elaborate first impression of Weagree's contract creation application, followed by 8 minutes highlighting the key features, shows the extraordinary user-friendliness of the Weagree Wizard and how easy you can tailor-make your own contracts:
The Weagree Wizard has been developed into a complete end-to-end contract management solution – the Weagree Workspace – the user's permanent workplace for managing all pending contracts. It is possible to upload contracts and contract versions not originating from Weagree's contract automation (so both contracts received from the other party and contracts from Word-templates outside the Weagree Wizard).
Managing contract versions and making compares takes only two clicks, as the video demonstrates:
A number of functionalities in the Weagree Wizard make your life easier and accelerate the development and maintenance of your contract know-how. For example, you do not need to collect and organise your feedback on model contract templates in Post-It notes or to-do lists anymore. While creating a contract, you can push any feedback on the contract template or questionnaire to the admin (or for handling later).
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Ultralight Backpacking With Kids – With a Little Planning, It's Fun and Easy
Once you reduce your own pack weight to a minimum, taking the kids along is fairly easy.
Compared to the drudgery of packing up a ton a gear for car camping, backpacking with children is simple. Each child can carry a small pack with their clothes and a little food. This makes them feel independent and grown up. And since they have a ton of natural energy, you might as well let them carry their share.
When are they old enough to backpack? In our family, it was as soon as they were potty-trained. As long as you're realistic about the terrain and mileage they can cover, you should all enjoy it. There are three main rules to remember when taking the kids – keep it simple, keep it simple, and keep it simple.
For their first few times backpacking, I always tried to pick really scenic areas that weren't very many miles from the trailhead. You can enjoy the beauty without making it a physical strain.
I took my old external frame pack and there was plenty of room for a couple of extra sleeping bags. If you can make a monetary investment in some quality sleeping bags, it simplifies everything. A couple of extra two-pound bags doesn't take up much space in your pack or add much weight. The extra weight of the larger pack wasn't bad because I had already reduced the overall load. With good sleeping bags you have the comforting feeling of knowing the kids will be warm at night.
The next important task is to keep them warm and dry during the day. Don't fall into the usual trap of overkill and bring too many clothes. But make sure you have gear that keeps them warm. Do the same as you do for your gear – plan ahead. You can buy inexpensive, light clothing at regular department stores, and even thrift stores. Let the kids know early that this isn't a fashion show.
Remember that they need rain gear, too. Windbreakers or cotton coats don't work when it rains. But inexpensive, coated nylon will keep them dry. And if the weather forecast calls for a lot of rain, it may be best to postpone your trip. Kids will love backpacking more if their first few experiences are in good weather. Remember to take their hat for sun and rain protection.
For footwear, follow the keep it simple rule. Let them take what's comfortable. That probably means taking what they play in around the house. But plan ahead. If their casual shoes are flat-sole, court-type shoes, you may need to buy something that's a little more of an all-terrain shoe. Remember they're growing fast, and don't take anything that's getting too small. Hiking could be torture in tight shoes.
Take extra socks. Water seems to be a magnet for kids. Stepping in a stream won't be a such a nuisance if the extra socks are ready.
Kids won't remember to put on the sunscreen, so you'll need to remember for them. They will tell you if the mosquitoes are bothering them. DEET in small amounts should be safe, but if you'd rather not use DEET at all, you can substitute Cutter Advanced with Picaridin.
Kids will remember whether you kept them well fed, but your normal meal planning should be fine. It all tastes great outdoors. You'll be a hero if you take some treats, too. Let them test some trail mixes before you go. Take some M & Ms, fruit leather, and beef jerky. That's part of the fun.
Kids don't need much extra gear. After you have their clothing, you can add things like their toothbrush and a spoon and plate. One thing they'll appreciate is their own flashlight. They can rummage around at night for anything they need, and the flashlight works wonders at keeping the boogeyman away.
Take a little time to casually teach them the tricks of camping such as cooking and setting up the tent. You'll be surprised how quickly they learn.
The very nature of ultralight backpacking is perfect for kids. Plan ahead. Keep it simple. Keep it fun. You love the outdoors, and they will, too, if they're comfortable. Don't forget the camera. Let them take some of the pictures, too. You'll have some great memories.


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Laura Dern will be in Jurassic Park IV
Laura Dern has confirmed that she is going to be in Jurassic Park IV. News on the latest installment has been thin on the ground recently, but Dern says she will be in it.
Speaking to TV Guide, through Bloody Disgusting Laura Dern said:
It isn't just speculation. It's a while away, but my understanding is it's happening and my character is very involved. I know Steven Spielberg is looking forward to getting it together over the next year.
Well there is some movement at least. Lets hope the whole dinosaurs with guns plan is still off the menu. No word on Sam Neill returning yet, or a plot that doesn't involve a T Rex with a semi-automatic. Are you interested in another Jurassic Park film, or have they had their day?


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December 04, 2018
Immigration Law Alert
Immigration Law Alert
Author(s): Jason Gerrol
USCIS has proposed to add a pre-registration process to the H-1B "lottery," and reverse the order by which H-1B petitions are selected in the "lottery."
By notice dated December 3, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in particular, proposed changes to the process by which H-1B cap subject petitions are selected each fiscal year. The proposed change is in response to President Trump's Buy American and Hire American executive order, which directed DHS to "suggest reforms to help ensure that H-1B visas are awarded to the most-skilled or highest-paid petition beneficiaries."
Specifically, USCIS has proposed to (1) add a pre-registration process to the H-1B "lottery," and (2) reverse the order by which H-1B petitions are selected in the "lottery" thereby increasing the total number of petitions selected for H-1B beneficiaries possessing a master's degree or higher from a U.S. college or university.
Comments on the proposed USCIS rule are due January 2, 2019. As the rule is not yet final, it remains to be seen whether USCIS will have sufficient time to implement the pre-registration requirement prior to April 2019.
However, the proposed rule does expressly state USCIS may reverse the order by which H-1B petitions are selected, even if the pre-registration process is delayed. As such, employers should anticipate a final rule and at least a reversed selection process will be in place in time for the April 2019 H-1B filing season, and consult with immigration counsel accordingly.
H-1B visas are designated for foreign workers who are coming to the United States temporarily to perform services in a specialty occupation, which requires the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and the attainment of at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a specific specialty.
For each fiscal year, beginning October 1 of each year, there is a numerical quota of 85,000 new H-1Bs available: 65,000 for foreign nationals with a bachelor's degree (or equivalent education) from a U.S. or foreign college or university (regular H-1B cap), and a 20,000 exemption for foreign nationals with a master's degree, or higher, from a U.S. college or university (master's H-1B cap).
In brief, the H-1B filing process consists of an employer preparing an H-1B petition on behalf of a foreign national worker and filing that petition with USCIS on April 1, the first date petitions can be filed for the fiscal year starting October 1.
Because USCIS generally receives more H-1B petitions than the 85,000 quota, USCIS conducts a random lottery to select the 85,000 new H-1Bs for the fiscal year. H-1B petitions that are not selected in the lottery are returned to the petitioner, along with any filing fees.
Under the pre-registration process, employers will no longer prepare and file a complete H-1B petition for selection in the lottery. Rather, employers will now electronically register with USCIS during a designated registration period. There is no fee associated with the registration, and the employer's registration will include various information, such as employer's name, attorney of record (if applicable), beneficiary's name, position offered and whether the beneficiary obtained a master's or higher degree from a U.S. college or university.
USCIS will then select the numerical quota of 85,000 new H-1Bs from the registrations, and if selected by USCIS, the proposed rule provides employers with at least 60 days to prepare and file the full H-1B petition and filing fees with USCIS for adjudication.
USCIS believes adding a pre-registration requirement will not only result in cost savings to employers by avoiding the need to prepare and file a full H-1B petition that may ultimately not be selected in the lottery, but create a much more efficient and orderly H-1B filing process.
USCIS has historically conducted their random lottery by first selecting 20,000 H-1B petitions under the master's H-1B cap, and then selecting an additional 65,000 H-1B petitions from the regular H-1B cap and any petitions not selected in the initial master's H-1B cap selection.
The proposed rule would reverse that order, so that USCIS would first select 65,000 registrations from the entire pool of regular H-1B cap and master's H-1B cap registrations. A second selection process would then select 20,000 additional registrations from the master's H-1B cap alone.
By reversing the order, USCIS believes a higher number of H-1B beneficiaries possessing a master's degree or higher from a U.S. college or university will be selected in comparison to years past.
The H-1B lottery does not apply to H-1B petitions filed by cap-exempt employers (i.e., institutions of higher education, nonprofit entities related to or affiliated with such institutions, nonprofit research organizations or government research organizations, or where the foreign national will be employed at any such cap-exempt institution), or to H-1B workers previously selected in the lottery and seeking a change of employer, extension, etc.
The foregoing has been prepared for the general information of clients and friends of the firm. It is not meant to provide legal advice with respect to any specific matter and should not be acted upon without professional counsel. If you have any questions or require any further information regarding these or other related matters, please contact your regular Nixon Peabody LLP representative. This material may be considered advertising under certain rules of professional conduct.
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Release Date: Feb 18, 2014
Record label: Javotti Media
Genre(s): Rap, Underground Rap, East Coast Rap
A maverick if ever there was one, rapper Talib Kweli is quite happy to stroll from the mainstream to the underground while refusing to carry any of the baggage those two camps might throw at him. His 2013 album, Prisoner of Conscious, featured Nelly alongside some "no sell-out" numbers and provided listeners a bit of a rocky ride, but this follow-up feels more natural as it shrugs off preconceptions left and right, flowing effortlessly, even humbly, from its boom-bap opener to its bro-rap closer. That boom-bap is brought on by the loopy, soulful production Khrysis lays underneath "Inner Monologue," an obvious inspiration for Kweli who offers serene moments ("it's the haters that make it bittersweet") and swaggering punch lines ("party like it's Mardi Gras, get the cream like it's Häagen-Dazs") all while a sample of a Neil Gaiman speech explains changing distribution models and how artists can benefit.
Originating from the late '90s era largely remembered for Hip Hop's former civil war, Talib Kweli's disposition has always stood to bring about change and balance in the mainstream without being overly angry or confrontational. Rather than staging a coup against the music industry, his at times confusing strategy of infiltration has been to broaden his exposure by aligning with those from completely opposite sides of the spectrum, examples not limited to Skyzoo and Gucci Mane. Witnessing the veteran flesh out this identity complex hasn't made a smooth ride for the set of believers who have confined his ideals to a progressive bent, seeing potential for him to fully betray the pride he once conveyed.
I remember coming across Talib Kweli's solo debut, Quality and thinking to myself that I had finally found a rapper that didn't care about making $1,000,000 and going platinum every day. Kweli just wanted to make music that worked. Music that worked extremely well. And that's what Quality had going for him.
Talib Kweli never quite crossed over, and he seems to have made peace with that. The New York underground king and one half of Black Star has always accrued respect and love from backpackers, but seemed out of place on major labels. On his sixth solo album and second independent release, Gravitas, the rapper finds a comfortable groove in his sound and message.
Most artists in any industry will slow down as they get older, take more time between albums and projects as life's other distractions tend to take on a bigger role. Someone forgot to tell that to Talib Kweli. The Flatbush-born MC has been on a tear over the past fifteen months, dropping a highly-regarded mixtape, Attack The Block with Z-Trip last September as an appetizer for two albums in 2013, May's Prisoner of Conscious and Gravitas, which dropped Sunday.
With his first album of 2013, May's Prisoner Of Conscious, Talib Kweli indecisively attempted to reconcile his place in the hip-hop zeitgeist—a tall order considering that Kweli's dense webs of internal rhymes and street-level social activism exists in a world where Rich Homie Quan's "Type Of Way" inches ever closer to 22 million YouTube views. Regardless, the forefather of "conscious rap" enlisted a handful of mainstream-friendly collaborators (Nelly, Miguel, Curren$y, Kendrick Lamar) and genre-hopped across a collection of scattershot beats ranging from American Gangster-era Jay Z ("Come Here"), the futuristic R&B that seems to be ubiquitous these days ("Ready Set Go"), and a listless stab at hedonistic trap ("Upper Echelon"). But for the most part, Kweli didn't drastically change his approach to lyrics or production on Prisoner Of Conscious, instead opting to make small alterations to his usual hooks and beats in order to gain the attention of a new audience, all the while staying pretty close to his comfort zone.


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Foot & Hearing Clinic
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At Ai Tran and Toan Tran's Scarborough foot clinic, we take care of an extensive array of common foot ailments. As chiropodists, we have the training and skill, as well as the latest technology, to effectively treat your foot-related problems.
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-(Orange) Orange, orange, orange, orange, orange. What rhymes with orange? Hmm. -Hey hey, watch the hair, bud. It took me months to get it to look like this. -Whoa! What are you? -Oh, hey. I'm a pineapple. -What? You don't look like an apple. -Well, I'm-I'm not, I'm a pineapple. -[chuckles] Why the long face? [laughs] -That's rude. I'm a pineapple. -You're a half-apple. Like an apple crossed with a pine tree. [laughs] -No, that's not how it works. -Hey! What's with those knives on your head? -That's my hair. -Oh, so it's there? -Where? -Hair. -What? -There. Hair. -Yes, that's what I said. What are you doing? -"There" rhymes with "hair." [laughs] -Okay, stop. -So does "air" and "bear" and "care"... -Okay, stop. That's getting really annoying. -"Stare", "mare", "fair"... -Stop, stop, stop! -[laughs] -You know what else rhymes with "hair"? Nair, and it looks like you're very familiar with it, baldy. -[scoffs] Wow, you really are an apple. -I am not. I'm a pineapple. I'm not even related. I don't grow on trees-- -You're an apple. -[growls] God, you are so irritating. -I'm not irritating. I'm an orange. -[sighs] -Hey, Apple! -I'm not talking to you. -Knife. -I've already told you. These are not knives. -No, Knife. -This is my hair. I spiked 'em up to look cool, and it's something you can't do, because you are-- [screaming] -Whoa! Look who's the baldy now! -[screaming continues] -Pineapple? Looks more like pain-apple. [laughs] Ow. -[laughs] -Someone help me. -Hey Apple, I don't mean to stare, but you're looking worse for wear. [laughs] -Orange... you are sick. -Oh... you know what else rhymes with hair? You do, Pear! -Leave me out of this. Captioned by SpongeSebastian
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What Stays And What Goes?
When looking at homes, especially if they're occupied, you could see many things from furniture to ceiling fans to stoves. Here's a quick little infographic to show you what typically comes with, or conveys, with the house. Of course, there are always exceptions. If unsure, consult your REALTOR®.


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News from 2018
12 November 2018Sudoku has been updated to Version 5.4. This is a minor upgrade that has the following changes:
- When printing puzzles with the save-to-file option enabled, also print the filename.
- Optionally save the current game, and restore it when next started.
- Added a Pencil Marks -> All option to the cell popup menu that inserts pencil-marks 1 to 9 in the selected cell.
- Don't stop the solution timer while the number selector is displayed.
Free Applications
- Fahrenheit to Celsius
- Online Conversions
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Although the primary intent of this blog has been to discuss my New Jersey-born father and the decision of his parents to relocate to the Soviet Union during the Great Depression, I have also strayed off-topic in order to add some genealogy tips for those interested in that subject.
I have compared my Russian grandparent's decision to leave the United States with that of my mother's parents, who lived through those years and never considered leaving their New Jersey home. Two Grandfather's, Two Paths
Mom's family was of Irish descent, which led to the topic of my famous Irish relative, Louis Brennan, who will be honored next month in London. (Genealogy Search Brings About a Surprise Trip)
In my blog posting, Using Local Tour Guides in Our Search, I mentioned that I have a family Bible which was owned by the uncle of Louis Brennan–Michael F. Brennan.
Family Bibles are an excellent resource in genealogy research and are considered as accurate in providing birth/death/marriage information as vital records. Sometimes they are the only source of that information.
My Brennan Bible has been a mystery to me, since the birth page records only the births of the children of Michael F. Brennan's brother, Thomas Brennan–Louis Brennan's father.
Michael Brennan and his wife, Jemima Hoban Brennan immigrated to New York, settling in Brooklyn sometime during the time of the Civil War. According to later census records, Michael and Jemima had 8 children, yet Michael and Jemima's Bible did not mention any of their own children.
Someone suggested that the Bible originally belonged to Thomas Brennan, which seemed like a plausible idea. However, upon further study, I realized that my Bible was published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania sometime during the mid 1800's. I believe Thomas Brennan never traveled to the United States. He and his wife left Ireland in 1861 with their younger children– including young Louis—and emigrated to Melbourne, Australia.
I am including the birth, death, marriage, and dedication pages, and would welcome any theories as to why this Bible, clearly owned by Michael and Jemima Brennan, contains only the children of his brother on the birth page. The death and marriage pages contain the records from assorted Brennan family members. Any theories out there?


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Tori Marie Stover Attends Women in the Workforce Annual Conference
As part of Women's History Month, Tori Marie Stover—Fiscal Support Analyst for the Biomedical Engineering Department—offers a summary of the Women in the Workforce Annual Conference held on March 6, 2019 and the various sessions that were presented.
The theme of this conference was Purpose, Performance, and Persuasion. Their description: "This one-day, interactive conference provides female professionals with an opportunity to enhance relevant workplace skills. Hear from industry veterans on topics that align with this year's theme."
Keynote Speaker:
"This thought-provoking session on leadership style specifically is geared towards women, focused on 6 Key P's: Performance, Persuasion, Purpose, Passion, Presence, and Perception."
- The first session was with Keynote Speaker Merrissa Pires, VP of Human Resources at Rickett Benckiser. We were asked to speak with another attendee about who we are at our best and worst, and how we remain our best during our worst times. This allowed us to reflect on who we really are, and made us think about our passions, and what makes us feel powerful. She asked us to think about how a child would perceive us; children tend to see greatness in everything, which was very thought provoking. Then she provided us with a quote, "Gallup analysis reveals that people who use their strengths (passions) every day are three times more likely to report having an excellent quality of life, six times more likely to be engaged at work, 8% more productive and 15% less likely to quit their jobs." This engrains that how we perceive ourselves, and the things we are passionate about, have a huge impact on us. With that said, she pointed out that women often tear themselves down, when they should be lifting themselves up. This is a great reminder for anyone; your quality of life matters, and you shouldn't be so hard on yourself.
- We chose between two workshops: Discover Your Purpose: Emi Cardarelli, Director Club Sales and Sustainability at Unilever and Discover and the Impact of Storytelling in the Workplace: Shannon Petersen, Director of Human Resources at Hilti. I chose to attend the latter, since the former sounded similar to the keynote speaker, and I wanted to learn something different. This presentation's purpose was to give us a deeper understanding of the power of storytelling and how to use it to connect with co-workers, customers, and supervisors. Shannon shared her story of a medical scare that forced her to spontaneously go on short-term disability leave, and how her supervisor was supportive and encouraged her to come back to work afterwards. By the end of the story, the whole audience felt a connection to Shannon and her experience. As an exercise, she had one half of the room ask each other a set of questions, then the other half answer a different set. The first half were simple questions about favorite actors, and pets, while the second half was about our goals and other personal questions. Her point was that the more complex and personal a question or story is, the more in-depth the answer or reaction will be. As a result, you will feel more connected to the other person. She uses this method to hire employees, or sell a product, but it can be used in any situation where you are interacting with another individual.
Panel Discussion:
- Silvia Siqueria, Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Hilti, brought a panel of presenters to discuss the importance of workplace diversity. At first, they began with gender diversity, but it quickly began to include age and race as well. They answered several questions from the audience about how to handle situations, ranging from what to do when someone is clearly excluding you for being different than them, to when someone is trying to make you comfortable, but ends up making you more uncomfortable. The example given for the latter was, an African American woman had started a position and had items removed from her list of duties, because her supervisor didn't think she would be comfortable handing it. All of the responses were thoughtful, but the most helpful piece of advice, was to write it down and have a conversation about it later. Tell them how it made you feel and ask if this was their intention. Silvia said from her experience doing this, she usually gets the response, "Of course not, I didn't even think about it that way". This opens a dialogue about the issue, and allows the other person to understand how their words or actions can be misconstrued, so they can be more thoughtful about the way they behave in the future. I think this piece of advice can be helpful to anyone who is having a conflict with a co-worker or supervisor.
The day ended with a drawing for some goodies, and closing words by the MC, Kristy Meinzer, Senior Manager of Performance Content, and VMLY&R.


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We offer many kinds of food, such as Steak and Chips, and larger dishes such as Party Buffets and Sunday Roasts.
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From Hobart Beach camping area, this walk passes the hidden Bondi Lake to come to Bournda Lagoon. The lagoon is a wonderful oasis with the deep pool and sandy, shaded edges making a really pleasant area. The proximity to Bournda Beach also creates the opportunity to have a body surf. The track to Bournda Lagoon is well signposted from Hobart Beach camping area.
Total climbing: 43m
5 km Return
1 hr 30 mins
Moderate track
The walk to Bournda Island from Hobart Beach camping area is an excellent way to see some of the sights in Bournda National Park. The first half of this picturesque walk is mainly closed in by heath and melaleuca, with closeup views of the local environment. The second half enjoys panoramic views from the beach. The short track up the island gives more great views up and down the coast.
Total climbing: 70m
7.6 km Circuit
2 hrs 15 mins
Hard track
This is an expansive walk out from Hobart Beach camping area taking in some of the best sights of Bournda National Park. The walk explores the area from the campsite, and around Bournda Lagoon, before following the beautiful North Tura and Bournda beaches back to the start. There is plenty of opportunity along this walk to get the toes wet and to simply enjoy your surroundings.
Total climbing: 139m
10.6 km Circuit
3 hrs 45 mins
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"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."
Matthew 5:7
At the start of His ministry, the Lord Jesus said, "The time has come, the Kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" (Mark 1:15). Do you see how the Lord connects the coming of the Kingdom of God with repentance?
For someone to receive divine mercy, they must first repent. Jesus had mercy on the leper, listened to his cry for help and healed him (Mark 1:40-45). Jesus said to the paralytic who was let down through His own roof, "Your sins are forgiven" (Mark 2:5). Jesus had mercy on this man as he saw the faith of his loyal friends.
We can learn more about this beatitude through the parable of the two debtors, found in Matthew 18:23-35. The man that owed ten thousand talents was forgiven because he cried out for mercy. Later, he did not want to forgive the man who owed him only a hundred denarii and he charged this man to the full extent of the law. His bad attitude and lack of mercy towards his neighbor meant he ended up losing out on all the kindness that he had received. Immediately, his previously cancelled debt was reinstated.
To have a compassionate, merciful heart is something that makes us participants in the divine nature, and those who say they are children of God should have this same attitude. Mercy should be applied to every area of our lives. A man should be merciful to his wife, parents to their children, bosses towards their employees, and leaders towards their disciples. Show mercy to others because a day will come when, you are going to need that same mercy from someone else.
There was a woman whose brother was convicted of a crime that she was convinced that he did not commit. He was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend. Even though all the evidence and the prosecution case seemed to establish his guilt, she was relentless in trying to prove his innocence. Unfortunately, his previous reputation for bad character also went against him. Nevertheless, she did all that she could to help her brother. She studied for, a bachelor's degree and a law degree so that she could work to free him. Until her brother found out what his sister was doing, he had resigned himself to spending the rest of his life in prison, without his daughter and his devoted sister. Eventually, he had spent so much time in jail that new technology was developed in order to solve crime. The woman was able to use DNA evidence to prove her brother's innocence. However, she still needed to get a judge to listen to her case. Finally, she found a lawyer willing to help her who had favor with a government official who in turn was instrumental in influencing a judge to hear her case. Due to that judge's mercy, her brother was finally set free.
"I have been so touched by Divine mercy that i will show mercy to others."
Today's post is an excerpt from Pastor Cesar Castellanos' book, Declarations of Power for 365 Days of the Year: Volume One.
- Old Testament: Exodus 16-18; Psalms 29
- New Testament: Matthew 12:38-50; Acts 18:1-17


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Alton Castle
We all had a fantastic trip to Alton Castle this week! The retreat was based on the theme of 'Discipleship' where the children were given the opportunity to try and be better disciples through their actions. The children took part in a number of activities such as archery, wall climbing, mountain biking, night line obstacles, survival and trekking. It was a fun-filled week had by all and the children's behaviour was exemplary. We were very proud to be members of such a well behaved and resilient community of children. Please go on to the class gallery to see more pictures of our trip!
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MUMBAI (Commoditiescontrol) – Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh-origin Chana traded lower at the Lawrence road market of Delhi on Saturday amid increased supply, thin buying by millers at existing rates.
Sentiments are reeling under pressure due to improvement in Rabi Chana sowing,a which is up 10% so far as compared with last year same period. Government's stockholding Places lid on price gains.
Demand in chana dal and besan from wholesaler/retailers' counters is slack.
Meanwhile, steady arrivals of new domestic Chana is witnessed in selected markets of Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh origin chana fell by Rs 25 each at Rs 4,525/100kg and Rs 4,425, respectively.
Trade body reported 35 truckloads of supply in the markets, up 20 truckloads from the previous session.
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The feature unique in the oven shown at left are the two pizza floors raised on either side of the fire channel. This serves to maintain a fierce fire in the center of the oven without incinerating the pizza placed on the two sides. The mouth of the oven is generous so that the pizzaiolo can manage the pizzas as they are placed inside for the minute or so that they need to cook.
The elongated shape of these ovens lends themselves to construction either with cob, composite mortar and stone (as does Flatbread ovens) or from bricks.
Although I like the arrangement of this oven, the attempt as rusticating the face with stone might have been carried through the entire exterior.
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Brick ovens for high-output commercial bread in rectangular loaves is best done in rectangular ovens.
Thinking about the various shapes and uses of ovens usually brings me back to the satisfying work of building domes. It's my niche.


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Steubenville schools awarded national S.T.E.M. award
STEUBENVILLE – The Steubenville City School District was awarded a $10,000 check and the National S.T.E.M. Leadership Award Tuesday during a ceremony at Steubenville High School.
According to National Education Foundation Chairman Appu Kuttan, "The award recognizes Steubenville's accomplishment of advancing an average student one grade level in a subject in 23 learning hours on the NEF's CyberLearning Total S.T.E.M. System Solution, including individualized learning using top-rated online courses, teacher training, tech support, learning management system, teacher stipends, student awards and parent training."
"Steubenville City Schools was the first school district to partner with the NEF to create the S.T.E.M. Academy for our middle school and high school students. Next year we will have the S.T.E.M. Academy available for all of our students in the school district," explained S.T.E.M. Academy Director Shana D'Aurora.
D'Aurora was hired as the first S.T.E.M. Academy director in April 2014 and said Tuesday, "it was full speed ahead."
"Earlier this year we partnered with the Charles M. and Thelma M. Pugliese Charitable Foundation for a $230,000 grant that will help offset the cost of students taking classes at Eastern Gateway Community College or Franciscan University of Steubenville while they are still in high school," D'Aurora said.
"And starting with our freshman class next year we will offer college courses to our high school students in addition to their high school courses so they can graduate with a high school diploma and two years of college credits," continued D'Aurora.
"We are also offering a career pathways program to help our students consider different career possibilities. And starting next year we will have a roof garden program to offer students a chance to look at a career in agriculture. I am very excited that we can serve as the model for the S.T.E.M. program in Ohio," said D'Aurora.
She cited several accomplishments in the first year of the S.T.E.M. Academy, including hosting a Cool Careers in Cyber Security Workshop with representatives from the U.S. Department of Defense.
"We also offer more than 2,500 courses to students, staff, parents and community members in business, IT and desktop Publishing. And next year we plan to implement an advanced career pathway in Innovations in Science and Technology and robotics in grades kindergarten through fourth through LEGO education," continued D'Aurora.
"The NEF's S.T.E.M. Solution has been implemented in school districts across the nation by State University of New York in partnership with local universities. Steubenville's success stands out as a clear example of how to effectively improve student achievement by motivating all the stakeholders-students, teachers, parents and administrators," Kuttan said.
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Fans Will Not Be Happy About This Male R&B Singer Calling Out Beyoncé, SZA And Cardi B
"Stop using that f**king pain to make it OK to say some bullsh** on your record and get nominated for a Grammy..."
I'm sorry they called you ugly, Jay-Z. You didn't deserve that. You gave armor to Black boys, they called ugly. They became ugly Black men like I am, with your shoulders to stand on.
You are only ugly because you are the truth. The truth needs your broad nose flaring and thick lips rapping. The truth needs your nasal squawk and swallowed grunts. The truth takes the bass line out, turns you up in the headphones.
Your 13th album, 4:44, suffocated lies with confessions, traded boasts for what's broken. The ugly we Black men needed but refused. I owe you an apology for years of denial. I was living through your autobiography as you wrote it, but never imagined the burden you carried. The heft of every insult thrown at ugly Black boys.
The Marcy child who delivered Brooklyn to glory didn't deserve to be called ugly. You made the block beautiful in song, cared for her after surgery and new money. The only Carter we acknowledge. A Brooklyn boy with steep odds to overcome –– who no one believed in and everyone shunned –– gave me manhood rules I still clutch.
But my best teachers didn't drop albums. My elders taught me to ask what was incomplete about my love for Blackness, and how to fill in any gaps with honest work on myself. Fortune blessed me with examples of joyful Black existence, and my family upheld that model.
At 15 years old, Shawn Carter wasn't as lucky. You had more pressing needs, like food and escape. Your mother hid her true desires because she had to, and so you hid your pain because you had to. In Marcy Bed-Stuy, you drew pistols on pain, fired and never looked back. That cold ego helped you when compassion couldn't.
They say the truth is ugly. You are only ugly because you are the truth. And now you're not hiding. Money couldn't shield you from racism, but we rode with Hov like the mere fact of you driving a Bentley out the hood could reap justice. But now you're not hiding behind the billions, so I see your scars better.
There's no such thing as an ugly you. You've done too much for us: saved sweet words to seal bitter lessons, advised on what to leave behind for good.
You apologized.
But that sorry only serves who says it. "4:44" was every apology that fell short, every father whose lies ruined his home. Your apology –– for failed empathy, for betrayal ––sounded too familiar and no more useful. I've given that same apology enough times to know it's not as heavy as the pain she'll carry. Sorry turned ugly.
We fed on your soul for $9.99, but we can't rent realness. Between bars, we heard blood trickle from split wounds. Memories snuck down your cheek to flood our hearts with reminders of who we are: ashy-knuckled soldiers fighting invisible wars with the past.
Your story's too wide for beauty standards. Too wide to be neat. A messy marriage and friendships soured. Brags to riches. A lonesome doubter in a confident shell.
But you tried. Too many of us break down or lash out before we've tried to love our women, to love our Blackness. Before we've apologized for weak excuses in defense of ugly motives. You bested your father, hoping, like so many of us, to be a good man. Yet, like so many of us, you are also your father's flaws. My heart breaks for the day you'll hear trauma in your daughter's voice and know you caused it. And watch innocence exit. Karma breeds ugly.
Crazy how life works. The kid that used to pitch bricks can't be pigeonholed. Your art is beautiful, but your truth is ugly. Jay-Z, in full Black brilliance, defies rules.
So now, I apologize. You're family; we should forgive your ugly truths and love your wounds.
But because you're family, we never treat you like we should.
(Photo: Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
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Both Sanshuike and Shimputai shokas use three materials, but the creation of each design is very different. We will focus on recognizing the difference in these two styles but using the same materials for each design.
Below are pictures of both styles. The Sanshuike is on the left and the Shimputai using the same materials is on the right. If you double click any of the images, the will appear in a new screen in a larger format.
Please bring:
- Type A container with an opening large enough for a 3″ diameter kenzan or larger. Kenzan with an ashi (stem) is preferred. Bronzes are not suitable for these contemporary styles. A more modern looking container is ideal!
- Pebbles to raise your kenzan to within 1/2 inch of the top edge of your container. Pebbles must be no larger than your little finger nail.
- Bring 2-3 types of materials of 2-3 pieces each to use as the same line material in two different designs. Flowers will be provided. Remember for Sanshuike you have a shin, soe and tai. Flowers are often in tai. For the Shimputai you have shu, yo, and ashirai and any of them can be line material! Good luck!
- Check the Resources page of this website for a list of what to bring to class
Please read:
- Invitation to Ikenobo Shoka Shofutai I page 34 and Invitation to Ikenobo Shoka Shimputai or the Joy of Ikebana Ikenobo pages 48-69.
We arrive at 9:30AM and set up for class and make any necessary ginza purchases. The lesson begins at 9:45AM and you are generally on your way home by 2PM and have probably enjoyed your own bag lunch with us!


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Fine chain necklace with five hanging gemstones!
Materials: the necklace is made of gold plated sterling silver and is set with blue topaz and iolite.
Details: the necklace chain is 18" long with an option to wear it at 16" and 17" and has a simple spring clasp fixture. There are five hanging gemstones set 1.5 cm apart and the gemstones are roughly 5 mm in diameter.
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The village of Coddington is located within the county of Nottinghamshire.
The Parish Church (a Grade II* listed building) is called Coddington: All Saints and serves the parish of Newark-upon-Trent with Coddington and the benefice of Newark-upon-Trent with Coddington and belongs to the diocese of Southwell & Nottingham.
Coddington is situated in the East Midlands (England) region of the UK and is governed by Newark and Sherwood, council.
The village of Coddington is in the North Nottinghamshire region of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire within East Midlands (England).


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Ravi Bal feat. Harry S Sandhu – Bashment (Drop It Low)
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Ravi Bal is finally back with his brand new single entitled "Bashment (Drop It Low)" featuring Harry S Sandhu!!
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Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Jan 22 (ANI): The encounter, which started yesterday, resumed on Wednesday in Pulwama's Awantipora.
Personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police and security forces are present on the spot.
"Awantipora update: Encounter has resumed. Policesecurity forces are on the job. Further details shall follow," Kashmir Zone Police tweeted.
On Tuesday, an Indian Army jawan and a Special Police Officer (SPO) of Jammu and Kashmir Police have lost their lives during the encounter. (ANI)


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Double celebration for Omotola Jalade Ekeinde And Hubby
Nollywood Star Actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde recently celebrated her husband's birthday.
A double celebration it is indeed, as they also marked their 19th wedding anniversary the same day.
Her husband Matthew Ekeinde is a pilot and ten years older than her. They met when she was just 16, while he was 26, and he proposed two years later.
In 2001, the couple held a white ceremony on board of a plane while flying from Lagos to Benin, with close family and friends present. In 1997, Omotola gave birth to their first daughter. Together, the couple have four children, Princess, M.J., Meriaih and Michael Ekeinde.
Her popular nickname, "Omosexy," was given to her by her husband. "That's my husband's pet name for me," she explains, "and the fans love it, and now people call me Omosexy almost more than Omotola."


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Philippine dating sites may be the best places for Filipina singles and Filipino personals to find love and romance, relationship, marriage, and weddings on the Internet. Since the Internet market booming in the last few years, everyone knows about Internet as a means to look for anything online. Philippine people can even look for their lovers online easily. In fact, seeking Filipino girlfriend or boyfriend, wife or husband, you only need to visit the Philippines dating services by joining them and look for your other half. When you register for a personals ad, you write about yourself and let the world view your photos. You then can search for lovely Philippine girls and women, boys and men, and contact them by sending them instant messages.
The dating process may need to be repeated here so you can understand it further. After you send out the instant messages to interesting members, they will be notified from their email by the website automatic system. They will go to that Filipino dating service to read your message. Of course, these Philippines singles will view your profile to see if they match with you or not. They also look at your photos to see how you look. They will make a decision whether to reply to your message or not. The fact is, if they like you, they will answer your message. If they do not like you, you won't get a response. So, you will not get all replies from all interesting members you send out the messages.
Dating in Manila is for local singles and international singles. As you know that, Philippine women have been popular to the world. There are thousands of American single men who are interested in Manila girls. These single guys come to Manila and get married with women in Philippines and bring them to USA to live. There are thousands of weddings a year from Philippine girls with American men. American single men are Native American men and Filipino American men who live in the United States. On the other hand, there are local Philippines singles who live either in America or Manila seeking for each other. These Filipina personals do not like international relationships so they just look for local single women and men only.
We have seen thousands of Filipino relationships and marriage happened from knowing their partners on the Internet. Philippines women and men are seeking for each other for an honest companion who they can share their life with. There are thousands of beautiful Filipina girls and boys who are lonely and freely for a date or relationship. You can search on some search engines for the most popular Philippines dating websites and register with a few. Seeking your other half online is easy and simple because you can find that special someone right in front of your computer. Your future lifetime companion has been waiting for you online. Taking an action now by joining these totally free Philippines dating services to find your special one today is a must.


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Pittsburg County is named for Pittsburgh a city in the State of Pennsylvania.
Created: July 16, 1907
County Seat:
McAlester 1907 – present
County Courthouse – McAlester
Location: 115 East Carl Albert Parkway / North 2nd Street
Built: 1908 – 1909
Style: Classical Revival
Architect: Layton, Hicks & Forsyth
Contractor: Bailey-Burns Construction Company
Description: The building faces south and is a three story red colored brick and stone structure. The building faces south and was completed in 1909. The building is "U" shaped with a recessed center section with four columns rising from the first story to the top of the second story and supporting a balcony on the third story. The three entrances are arched. The east and west wings extend to the street from the main building. There is a raised basement which has a rusticated facade of rough-cut granite blocks. The building was renovated in 2009. The architect was Architects In Partnership of Norman and the contractor was Atlas General Contractors, LLC of Bixby.
Note: The building was constructed as the Busby Hotel and in 1926 the building was remodeled as the court house.
See: The architect, Layton and Forsyth ( and associated firms ), designed courthouses in Beckham County, Carter County, Craig County, Creek County, Grady County, Greer County, Harmon County, Jefferson County, McIntosh County, Muskogee County, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma County and Washita County.
See: National Register of Historic Places – Pittsburg County Courthouse
N – McIntosh County
E – Haskell County, Latimer County and Pushmatah County
S – Pushmatah County and Atoka County
W – Coal County and Hughes County
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So many people have been speaking about No Man's sky and I am now joining them. Those who know me are aware that I have idolised the game since I saw the very first teaser 2 years ago. It is still three days away, yet I could no longer wait and I saw the stream by DJ Angel (at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqmjEv7l3u0). There are two reasons to look at this one. You see, for all the good, it also shows one debatable part.
From the first part, as far as I can tell, No Man's sky is promising to be everything I hoped for. No quick glitches, or short cuts, just a play through. The fact that every planet is procedurally generated is also an indication that your planet could be very different from the one you are seeing, so watching this is not too much of a giveaway for what you face. The game gives the goods and the others. I am not stating it is the bad side. I am stating that as an explorer you need to think, so when you try to get to a milestone and you want to get something from your ship and you get introduced to 'ship out of range' you know you needed another solution and wandering so far from your spaceship was not the best idea you had. Yet, like Minecraft you can get lost in time and suddenly realise you made the milestone of 10,000 steps and you go Oops!
Not sure how DJ Angel felt, but I thought it was brilliant. So in the last weeks I saw people screaming upcoming disappointment, I saw people claiming to play this game and 'finishing' it in 30 hours and now I see a 6 hour play through (I watched a little over half an hour), where I see a player just trying to get by the elements. Short on items and getting 'hindered' by inventory full. I saw an option to buy a multi-tool upgrade and a few items you will have to see for yourself. I am moving towards a fair amount of sleepless nights I gather. No Mans Sky is about to exceed my personal expectations!
Now, The graphics (this is on a PS4), are pretty awesome. I reckon that other presentations were on PC, yet this resolution and the details we see are really good. The amount of icons in the field give decent indication of what I need to be aware of. Now, here is the part that I need to be mindful of. You see, I might not be in a desert environment, I might start on a temperate planet with seas, or in the icy cold. I will not know for another three days, yet this video shows clearly that we the players will be in for an excellent ride through our console universe. In earnest, Paul Tassi at Forbes raised a few issues I agree with, also sets ease many minds so you need to read the article 'What's Going On With No Man's Sky's Awkward Launch?' (at http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2016/08/06/whats-going-on-with-no-mans-skys-awkward-launch/#5730666621b3). For the most he asks fair questions in a way that should not worry you and moreover, on Wednesday you will have a clean server and a game with a day one patch to work with.
Yet in the negative, I would want to add a possible essential fixes to the achievements. This is based upon the IGN list of achievements: I saw several 'milestones' in the game, like 'beginner' for learning 8 words. Considering that 10 words gets you the bronze achievement, which is fair enough, yet another review I saw implies that the achievements were too easy (no idea how many words are needed for Silver and gold. So far, I am unable to oppose it and personally I do hope that from the initial verdict that this person gave where the achievement list is set to 4/10 (in difficulty) it will be shifted more towards a 7/10 or even an 8/10. I would feel sad if this ends up being an easy chase to the platinum cup (which does not lessen the gaming experience in any way). Yet, this is just my personal view and it is based on missing information. So, be aware that I might be wrong on that count, as I got this from none too reliable sources.
What DJ Angel clearly shows is that Hello Games completely delivers on the promise they made over the last 2 years. In addition, I do hope, based upon the IGN list, the following additions will be made:
Abreu – Survived one extreme planet for no less than 2 hours outside of a base or spaceship (Bronze).
Amundsen – Survived three different extreme planet for no less than 3 hours outside of a base or spaceship (Silver).
Armstrong – Survived five different extreme planet for no less than 4 hours outside of a base or spaceship (Gold).
I am going with extreme Heat, Cold, Radiation and Toxic, so I am hoping there is a fifth one.
That is pretty much the only negative part that we could possibly face and there is no guarantee that this is a fact, so no matter how you feel regarding the achievements, apart from all the BS we have been exposed to for many months, DJ Angel gives a few spoilers, but only if you land on a planet with these weather and ecology markers, which has a rough probability of 0.000002324%, those are truly gaming stats that make you smile!
We are a mere two days away from a great moment in gaming history! If Minecraft was anything to go by, I reckon I will be spending in excess of a thousand hours over the next year in this game. For Sony this is another notch on their guns of revenue. When we consider the past there were a few moments when one game was worth buying a console for.
With the PS1 this was Tombraider, with the PS2 that list was pretty big with God of War & Soul Caliber leading my list. The PS3 would be worth buying for Metal Gear Solid Guns of the patriot, Skyrim or the Last of Us and now on PS4 No Mans Sky joins that famous list. That game alone is buying a console for! In all the games published not many titles can make that claim, yet from what I have now seen No Mans Sky delivers the gaming goods!
Yet for those feeling nervous, there is one more fact that should be considered. This has been stated by several decently reputable sources. The two elements are that the database gets wiped, which means that those early players have no advantage and that you will discover your fair share of elements, life forms and planets. The second part is that there will be a day one patch adding even more replayability. Things like ship diversity, meaning there is a larger list of ships all with benefits and drawbacks. Additional depth in trading, meaning more fun for you and your ship as well as multiple endings. These are great facts and none are too much a spoiler. What is clear is that a team of 11 have outdone the larger developers with a comfortable margin, which is good for other claims I made in the past, and even more rewarding for me as I start playing No Mans Sky tomorrow (wishful thinking).
So I hope you join me in spirit as you embark on your own quest through a universe as Hello Games procedured it to be, a fun trip for anyone holding their PS4 controller!