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Terms and Conditions Heinen Delfts Blauw – consumer purchase

Article 1 – Areas of application

In these terms and conditions, “Heinen Delfts Blauw” means:
the private company, Heinen Delftware Trading B.V .;
having its registered office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands;
the main office is located at the address: Industrieweg 7, 3881 LB Putten, the Netherlands; Registration in the Trade Register with Chamber of Commerce number: 70420742;
VAT number: NL 8583 11 781 B01;
These general terms and conditions apply to every distance contract that has been concluded – via, for example, an order placed by the customer (hereinafter: “buyer”) placed at Heinen Delfts Blauw via www.heinendelftsblauw.nl – and delivery between Heinen Delfts Blauw and the buyer, in the capacity of a natural person and not acting in the exercise of a profession or business.
A reference by the buyer to his own general or purchasing conditions and the applicability thereof, is expressly rejected by Heinen Delfts Blauw.
By placing an order, the buyer accepts to be bound by these general terms and conditions and the buyer declares that these terms and conditions were available to him in such a way that he has been able to save them and make them accessible for later access. He also declares that he has read and understands the terms and conditions.
The general conditions can be sent on request, and the conditions can also be consulted at any time on the above-mentioned website.

Article 2 – Realization agreement

  1. The agreement is concluded at the time of receipt by Heinen Delfts Blauw of the acceptance of the offer by the buyer, by placing an order with Heinen Delfts Blauw.
  2. Heinen Delfts Blauw reserves the right to not accept orders (in part) without stating reasons.
  3. The buyer guarantees that the provided (name and address) data in the context of the agreement are correct, complete and up-to-date. The buyer is obliged to immediately report any inaccuracies in payment data provided or stated to Heinen Delfts Blauw.

Article 3 – Prices and payments

  1. The prices stated in the range of products are (unless stated otherwise) inclusive of any VAT and in Euro, and are subject to printing and typing errors. The prices are exclusive of shipping costs, which are made known separately with the products.
  2. VAT will be taken off to all orders outside of the European Community at the current rate of 21% and 6% on Heinen Delftware items.
  3. The prices mentioned in the previous paragraph will not be increased by Heinen Delfts Blauw after the conclusion of the agreement, unless legal measures make this necessary or if the manufacturer/supplier introduces interim price increases. In that case, the buyer is entitled to dissolve the agreement by means of a written statement to Heinen Delfts Blauw.
  4. For the payment, use can be made of the payment options specified on the website and under the associated conditions.

Article 4 – Images and specifications

  1. All images of products as well as associated specifications, sizes and data as shown on the Heinen Delfts Blauw website are only approximately. The product ultimately delivered to the buyer may differ in color, size and the like from these images or specifications to a certain extent. This does not mean that the product does not comply with the agreement.

Article 5 – Delivery

  1. Heinen Delfts Blauw will take the greatest possible care when receiving and when executing orders. The delivery times stated here and on the website serve as an indication. The buyer cannot derive any rights from these indications and these are not fatal.
  2. The place of delivery is the address that the buyer has made known to Heinen Delfts Blauw.
  3. Heinen Delfts Blauw is entitled to deliver in parts (partial deliveries), which it can invoice separately.
  4. Heinen Delfts Blauw will execute accepted orders with appropriate speed after concluding the agreement, but no later than 30 days thereafter. If the delivery is delayed after these 30 days, the buyer will be notified as soon as possible after Heinen Delfts Blauw notified this. Heinen Delfts Blauw is then in default if it has been given notice of default by the buyer through a reminder whereby Heinen Delfts Blauw is still granted a reasonable period of time to deliver, and if compliance is not forthcoming. In that case, the buyer has the right to dissolve the agreement (in part) free of charge. A different delivery period can also be agreed or it can be agreed to deliver a different product.
  5. If an order cannot be executed, or only partially, the buyer will be notified as soon as possible after Heinen Delfts Blauw has been notified of this. In that case, the buyer has the right to dissolve the agreement (in part) free of charge.
  6. In case of dissolution in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 6 of this article, Heinen Delfts Blauw will immediately refund the amounts that the buyer may have paid to Heinen Delfts Blauw. The buyer is not entitled to compensation.
  7. The risk of damage or loss of the products lies with Heinen Delfts Blauw until the moment of delivery to the buyer, unless explicitly agreed otherwise. The burden of proof that a product is damaged on delivery or is missing, lies with the buyer.

Article 6 – Reflection period or right of withdrawal

  1. Exchange is only possible within The Netherlands. If for some reason you are dissatisfied with your purchase, it must be exchanged in our shop by your own arrangement
  2. The buyer has 14 days after the product has been received by him or a third party designated by him (not the carrier) to terminate the agreement without giving any reason. This period starts on the day after the product, or in the case of a partial delivery, after all products / parts of the order have been received by the buyer.
  3. In order to exercise the right of withdrawal, the buyer must inform Heinen Delfts Blauw of his decision through an unambiguous statement (for example in writing by post, fax or e-mail).
  4. The buyer must then return the products as quickly as possible – but no later than 14 days after the statement mentioned in paragraph 3 has been issued – in the manner indicated by Heinen Delfts Blauw.
  5. Return of the products must be by registered mail in the original packaging (including accessories and accompanying documentation), with the original or similar protection material and in the condition in which the buyer received it, which means undamaged. Direct costs of returning the products are for the account of the buyer.
  6. The buyer will handle the products and the packaging with care during the cooling-off period. He will only unpack or use the products to the extent necessary to assess whether he wishes to keep the product. Buyer is only liable for the depreciation of the products that is the result of the use thereof that goes beyond what is necessary to determine the nature, characteristics and operation of the products.
  7. After a successful cancellation, Heinen Delfts Blauw will repay the amounts paid by the buyer (including the first delivery costs) within 14 days of the date of receipt of the statement referred to in paragraph 2. Heinen Delfts Blauw may delay the reimbursement until it has received all products, or until the buyer has demonstrated that he has sent back the products, whichever is the earlier.
  8. If the buyer has opted for a more expensive method of first delivery than the cheapest standard delivery, Heinen Delfts Blauw does not have to pay back the additional costs for the more expensive method.

The right of withdrawal does not apply to agreements that concern:

  1. Delivery of products manufactured according to individually selected specifications of the buyer, or which are clearly intended for a specific person (‘customized products’); and / or
  2. Delivery of sealed products that are not suitable for being returned due to health protection or hygiene, and of which the seal was broken after delivery.

Article 7 – Retention of title

  1. If applicable, Heinen Delfts Blauw reserves the ownership of all products delivered by Heinen Delfts Blauw until the moment of full payment of the price of all products delivered or to be delivered by Heinen Delfts Blauw to the buyer (including any interest or costs due), under the relevant agreement or earlier or later similar agreements.

Article 8 – Warranty and conformity

  1. Heinen Delfts Blauw guarantees that the products it delivers meet the legal requirements of usability, reliability and lifespan as they are reasonably intended by the parties to the agreement.
  2. As far as possible, the buyer is obliged to immediately have the delivered product(s) checked (or have it checked) upon receipt. If it appears that the delivered product is incorrect, inadequate or incomplete, then the buyer (before proceeding to return) must report these defects to Heinen Delfts Blauw as soon as possible after discovery. Any defects or incorrectly delivered products must be reported to Heinen Delfts Blauw, in the case of a consumer purchase within 1 week (at the latest within 2 months) after discovery and in all other cases within a reasonable time after discovery or after that should reasonably have been discovered. Any return of the products must be made by registered mail in the original packaging (including accessories and accompanying documentation), in the condition in which the buyer received it and in the manner indicated by Heinen Delfts Blauw.
  3. If it appears that the delivered product(s) do not comply with the agreement, Heinen Delfts Blauw will replace or repair the delivered product(s) free of charge or make a written arrangement with the buyer about compensation.
  4. The buyer cannot invoke the guarantee referred to in paragraph 1 if the delivered product(s) have been exposed to abnormal circumstances, if the buyer has not ensured it as a careful debtor or if these products violate the instructions from Heinen Delfts Blauw and/or the user manual have been treated or if the buyer has repaired and/or modified the delivered products himself or had them repaired and/or modified by third parties.

Artikel 9 – Liability

  1. Any liability of Heinen Delfts Blauw for damage is excluded, including additional compensation in any form whatsoever, compensation for indirect damage or consequential damage or damage due to lost profit, all this except for intent or deliberate recklessness on the part of Heinen Delfts Blauw.
  2. Heinen Delfts Blauw is not liable for errors and/or negligence on the part of its suppliers or auxiliaries.
  3. If, for any reason whatsoever, the buyer cannot or has not been able to take delivery of a product due to failure of Heinen Delfts Blauw of the requirements in art. 2 paragraph 3, Heinen Delfts Blauw is not liable for the resulting damage and is not obliged to deliver a replacement product.
  4. The liability of Heinen Delfts Blauw and therefore the amount of the compensation is always limited to at most the invoice amount of the products in question, or (at the option of Heinen Delfts Blauw) to the maximum in the relevant case by the liability insurance of Heinen Delft Blue paid to her amount.
  5. The provisions of this article are without prejudice to the legal liability of Heinen Delfts Blauw pursuant to mandatory provisions.

Article 10 – Complaints procedure

  1. Complaints about the implementation of the agreement must be reported promptly, fully and clearly described on www.heinendelftsblauw.com or by telephone or through customer service to Heinen Delfts Blauw, after the buyer has discovered the defects.
  2. Complaints submitted to Heinen Delfts Blauw will be answered within a period of 10 days from the date of receipt. If a complaint requires a foreseeable longer processing time, Heinen Delfts Blauw will reply within this period with a message of receipt and an indication when the buyer can expect a more detailed answer.
  3. We recommend that you first make your complaints known to us by emailing info@heinendelftsblauw.nl. If this does not lead to a solution, it is possible to register your dispute for mediation through Stichting WebwinkelKeur. From 15 February 2016, it is also possible for consumers in the EU to register complaints via the ODR platform of the European Commission. This ODR platform can be found at http://ec.europa.eu/odr. If your complaint is not yet being processed elsewhere, you are free to file your complaint via the European Union platform.

Article 11 – Other provisions

  1. If a provision of these terms and conditions is declared void or non-binding, the other provisions will remain in force and an alternative provision will be agreed in mutual consultation that corresponds as much as possible to the old provision.
  2. The Vienna Sales Convention is not applied.
  3. All agreements between Heinen Delfts Blauw and the buyer to which these conditions apply are exclusively governed by Dutch law, with the exception of the provisions of private international law regarding the applicable law.

The relevant Court is exclusively authorized to take cognizance of disputes between Heinen Delfts Blauw and the buyer, unless Heinen Delfts Blauw prefers to submit the dispute to the competent court in the place of residence of the buyer.

Heinen Delftware Trading B.V. 2019


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First Blog Post For 2014 - Bruschetta

Happy New Year to all my readers and well wishers! May this year be a year of growth and abundance for you.

This is the first blog post for this new year and am so excited. Tons of recipes lined up for this year...many of them I am waiting to try out for the first time. I wish to have atleast 300 recipes this year...and its a goal for 2014. Lets see if I can get there :-)

Kick starting the new year with Bruschetta recipe. Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil, salt and pepper. Variations may include toppings of tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, or cheese; the most popular recipe outside of Italy involves basil, fresh tomato, garlic and onion or mozzarella.

Bruschetta is usually served as a snack or appetizer. Its a great party pleaser too.

Serves 4
2 small baguettes, sliced at an angle vertically,
1/2 cup basil pesto,
4-5 garlic pods,
Olive oil, as required,
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped,
1/2 cup tomato finely chopped,

  1. Place the sliced baguettes on a baking tray and slightly toast it for 7-8 mins at 200 degrees.
  2. Remove and arrange it in the serving plate.
  3. Rub the garlic pods on the toasted baguette slices. Drizzle with some olive oil.
  4. Spread a spoon full of pesto.
  5. Top it up with chopped onion and tomatoes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Give a generous drizzle of olive oil and serve immediately.

You can serve it with your choice of toppings of olives, cheese, fresh cucumber, etc. The choices are endless and entirely upto your creativity.

Just loved it! It was truly delicious! Cant wait to make it again.

Enjoy :-)

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Resturant Review - Vidhyarthi Bhavan - Basavangudi

If you really want to a taste of authentic crispy ghee dosa, Vidhyarthi Bavan is the must place to visit. Tucked into the busy market on the main road of Gandhi Bazar, we waited in a long queue before we could get a seat. The smell of the fresh flowers from the opposite flower stalls and the ghee dosa from inside the restaurant was surely increasing our appetite.

Once inside, the ambience was very 1940’s. Needless to say, they are there since 1943, and not much has changed from then to now. The wooden bench seating, long ceiling fans, and the walls adorned by celebrities who have visited this place in the years, it really takes you back in time.

Vidhyrathi Bhavan is famous for its crispy ghee dosa’s served hot from the tawa alongside a generous dose of coconut chutney. The fresh ghee immersed dosa is truly divine. Do not watch your weight when in Vidhyarthi Bhavan. Just indulge! It is sinful!

The best part about the whole experience is the way the dosa’s are served. The staff dressed in blue shirt and dhoti, carry atleast 20-25 plates of hot doas’s in their hand, each plate rested on the previous one. The balance is amazing and not one plate is out of line. The staff is ever smiling and always wait to pose for photographs :-)

They do serve other things like vada sambar, idli sambar, and kesari bhath along with hot filter kaapi's.

This is my third visit to this place and never found an empty table. There is always a long queue of people waiting outside and that ensures that the tables are always filled.

For someone who is new to Bangalore, getting to Gandhi Bazar could be slightly difficult. Also, don’t plan for a visit to this place at the nick of the moment when you are hungry. The wait is long, so budget in atleast 30-45 mins of lead time before you can actually grab a bite. Also, they are particular about the timings and the doors close sharp at 11:30 am and reopen sharp at 2 pm.

Rating: (1 to 5, 5 being the highest)

Food: 4
Ambience: 4
Service: 3.5
Cleanliness and Hygiene: 3.5
Value for Money: 5
Must Try: Ghee Masala Dosa
Must Miss: Kesari Bhaat

When in Bangalore, this place is surely a must visit.

Location In Bangalore:

32, Gandhi Bazaar,
Near Gandhi Bazaar Circle,

Disclaimer: This is not a paid review. I visited Vidhyarthi Bhavan in Basavangudi and personally tasted the items listed above. All pictures are clicked by me. Please ask first.

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The recent column about Gardner High School’s first principal, Dr. William J. Morton – the son of the man credited with being the first physician to use ether as an anesthetic – unveiled some other interesting nuggets about individuals who sat in that very office.

One happened to be a college classmate of future President Calvin Coolidge, while another was a close acquaintance of illustrator Norman Rockwell, and still another helped start a successful textbook publishing company.

There was one who was practically driven out of town by parents after adopting what was believed to be “ridiculous rules,” while another was the target of displeasure to the point where students held a 1930s walkout strike.

Two principals died while they were serving the office, while another died at the hand of his insane wife. Then again, another fell to his death from a ladder while picking apples.

More recently, Walt Dubzinski Jr. was often in the center of controversy because he served as football coach while he was principal. However, as history tells us, he was the sixth such principal to wear both hats at the same time.

Then again, there was Bob Gillis, who sometimes wore a kilt and played the bagpipes.

While the stories of past Gardner High principals could likely lend themselves to a television miniseries or even a lengthy soap opera, there are some unique tales to be told about the men who sat in the high school’s corner office.

Today and next week, “The Gardner Scene” will take a look back at former principals of Gardner High School.

There has been a total of 36 individuals who have served as principal at Gardner High, with current Principal Paula Bolger the third woman to hold the position.

While some of the credentials of past academic leaders are unique, there are many more interesting stories surrounding the lives – and deaths – of former Gardner High principals.

Dr. George A. Bacon (1868-1869) left after one year to associate himself with John Allyn of Cambridge, publisher of high school and college textbooks. The two men would go on to form Allyn & Bacon Publishers on Beacon Street in Boston.

Arthur E. Jacobs (1886) came to Gardner High highly recommended, but apparently the students did not see eye to eye with some of his governing methods. Almost immediately, he came under constant fire from parents of the town. At the conclusion of his first term, the School Committee thought it best he not continue. He was dismissed before the end of the school year.

Charles F. Abbott (1892-1893) arrived in the fall of 1892, and the following spring held a meeting of the high school boys to propose the first football team. He left the school before the start of the 1893 school year due to a contract conflict with the School Committee. After pursuing a degree in law, he became head of the department of political economy at Middlebury College.

Henry H. Folsom (1894-1896) not only became the principal but also took over as the football coach for the inaugural 1893 season. He left midway through the fall of 1896 to study law and accept a job in Boston.

In a bizarre turn of events many years later, Folsom was shot to death by his wife, Mary Hardy Folsom, on June 20, 1914, on a lonely stretch of road in Exeter, N.H.

According to reports, Mrs. Folsom was riding in a two-seat carriage driven by her husband, who came to spend the weekend with her at their summer home in New Market, N.H., when the shooting occurred. Apparently, Mrs. Folsom had been an inmate of a sanitarium for two years but had been discharged three years earlier with her husband procuring the release.

Clarence R. Hodgen (1898-1901) became principal at Gardner High when the school relocated from Chestnut Street to Elm Street (what became Helen Mae Sauter School). Hodgen left in 1901 to become principal at David Prouty High School in Spencer, where he spent the remainder of his career.

Ervine D. Osborne (1901-1904) was both principal and football coach in 1902 and 1903. He later returned to his native Winthrop in 1904, where he became principal at the high school there until he died suddenly at the age of 45. He had fallen from a tree while picking apples in Winthrop on Oct. 25, 1914, and died the following day without regaining consciousness.

Maurice B. Smith (1911-1920) served as submaster at Salem High School for nine years before arriving in Gardner. He was a Class of 1895 graduate of Amherst College, where he was classmate of future President Calvin Coolidge.

Stanley W. Fenno (1920-1930) was the longest-tenured principal to that point. He is given credit for forming the first high school band in 1925 as well as establishing weekly assemblies for the school each Friday.

Leighton S. Thompson (1935-1936) graduated from Amherst College and was a catcher for the baseball team there in addition to playing in the Cape Cod Baseball League in 1911-1913.

Bernard Ross (1936-1938) was in the center of a controversy when the student body staged a walkout following the suspension of five boys in the spring of 1937. Apparently, those seniors were the ringleaders in an attempted sit-down strike requesting more assemblies and other privileges. Secretly nicknamed “Barnyard” by the student body, Ross left the administration to enter the world of business following the 1938 school year.

Next week: Gardner High principals of the recent vintage.

Comments and suggestions for The Gardner Scene can be sent to Mike Richard at mikerichard0725@gmail.com or in writing to Mike Richard, 92 Boardley Road, Sandwich, MA 02563.


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Reza Farahan Granted Three Year Restraining Order Against Tommy Feight

November 2, 2019

This situation just keeps getting worse.

Following Mike Shouhed revealing his former friend Reza Farahan sent him a cease and desist to stop selling merchandise on his website, the Persian reality star is also taking legal action against another one of his costars.

Back in May, Reza and his best friend Mercedes Javid got into a feud after the birth of her son. Reza claims she started a beef with him out of nowhere to remain relevant on the show and he then leaked their private text messages which included information saying MJ would never be able to carry another child again.

This caused her husband Tommy Feight, to trash Reza’s backyard with a baseball bat which (of course) got caught on surveillance footage. Reza then filed a restraining order and pressed charges against his frenemy’s husband who was later sentenced to 10 days in county jail

Now E! News is reporting that the court has approved Reza’s restraining order and Tommy was ordered to stay 100 yards away for him for the next three years. THREE YEARS?! How are they supposed to film a reality show if a main cast member can’t be in the same room with someone else’s husband?

A “source” told People Magazine, how MJ is handling the situation between her husband and former friend saying:

“Mercedes is happily supporting her husband through this and staying strong for her family.”

This situation is so fucked up and Reza taking legal action against his cast members isn’t going to end well. That just takes everything to a whole other level and makes him look like a petty asshole. It's also not good news for Bravo who can’t even cover this beef during reunions or upcoming seasons because they can’t be in the same room together...

I can’t wait for Shahs Of Sunset’s new season to premiere as it’s been over a year since we’ve seen those flossy Persians on our TV. For everyone asking, my prediction is that’s we’ll get our trailer at BravoCon, with a January premiere date. Reza and MJ hate each other, Reza’s also beefing with Mike (and potentially Nema Vand) and Golnesa is pregnant via IVF, so we have a lot of mess to look forward to in the upcoming season!

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Savings rate hits 47-year low

The amount people are saving in Britain has slumped to its lowest in nearly half a century, official data revealed today.

The Office for National Statistics confirmed that the economy expanded by 0.7% in the first quarter of the year but, giving full details of the growth picture, said the "household savings ratio" – a measure of how much of their income people are saving – fell to just 2.1% in the first three months, half the level of the fourth quarter and the lowest reading since 1960.

The new figure will stoke concerns that with consumer debt at record levels, many people are running down their savings in the face of higher interest rates and spending beyond their means.

The ONS said the main reason for the fall in the ratio was a rise in pension contributions, taxes and interest payments, corresponding with stronger consumption.

The Bank of England has already raised interest rates four times in the last year by a total 100 basis points to 5.5%. Consumers have also seen sharp rises in energy costs, council tax and mortgage payments at a time when incomes are only growing modestly.

The ONS also said household spending increased by 0.5% in the first three months of this year, slightly slower than it had estimated a month ago and below the overall growth rate of the economy.

Separately, the ONS also published its annual overhaul of the UK national accounts, known as the "Blue Book", which for the first time incorporated an improved method for estimating investment in software.

This added £8.3bn, or 0.6% to the level of GDP in 2006. But it left overall growth in 2006 unchanged at 2.8%, although the expansion in 2005 was marked a tenth of a point lower to 1.8%.

The ONS also said the current account deficit narrowed to £12.2bn in the first quarter from a record of £14.5bn in the previous quarter. That amounted to 3.6% of GDP, down from Q4's 4.3%.


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DES MOINES - The names of Iowans with permits to acquire or carry guns would become private information under legislation proposed by a Republican lawmaker.

Rep. Matt Windschitl of Missouri Valley sponsored the bill, which was debated by a House subcommittee Tuesday. Currently the names of permit holders are a public record.

Windschitl said he was concerned public permit information could put Iowans in danger by leading criminals to guns or giving them information to target homes without guns.

The state Department of Public Safety said about 144,000 Iowans have permits to carry a firearm. Statewide data was not available on the number of permits issued annually to allow people to buy handguns.

A lobbyist for the Iowa Newspaper Association argued against the measure, saying government actions should be publicized.


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The Ivey opened for business on January 7, 2008 as a tribute to founder Lynn Ivey's parents.

Lynn's mother lived with Alzheimer's disease and her father was her loving caregiver.  During her time as a long distance caregiver, Lynn discovered that adult day care for her mother was the best solution for both of her parents.

Lured by the impact that adult day care had on both of her parents, Lynn decided not to return to her 25-year banking career. Rather, she set out to make a difference in the senior industry with a unique approach to the service of day programming for the entire family with adults living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Lynn’s mother passed away in October 2006, the same week that The Ivey broke ground. Her Dad, sadly, also lived with dementia at the end of his life and passed away 10 years later in December 2016. Although both her parents lived out of town in Wilmington, N.C., making it impossible to attend The Ivey, the experiences of both dramatically informed the vision, mission, and culture of The Ivey.

The Ivey is Charlotte’s only memory wellness day center committed to supporting the entire family of individuals living with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia. By preserving memories, promoting independence, and improving quality of life, The Ivey is a “whole family solution,” supporting the entire family through every step of the dementia caregiving journey.

Conveniently located in the heart of the SouthPark area of Charlotte, The Ivey’s exterior and interior design is unique among adult daycare facilities. Nestled away from the road, The Ivey welcomes visitors and members with a covered carriage entrance clad in cedar shake and stone, with gas lanterns lighting the way. The mountain lodge setting features tree-filled walkable grounds, a putting patio and a covered rocking-chair porch.

Inside, the ambience and amenities are carefully planned and created with the wellbeing of our members in mind. The colors and textures stimulate the senses. The art evokes wonder, whimsy and strengthens memory. Three gas-working stone fireplaces provide members a place to relax.  The facility boasts state-of-the-art building standards especially designed for the needs of aging seniors.

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Timothy Hearn is still seven years away from getting his driver's license, but by the time the Litchfield nine-year-old gets it, he'll have already spent plenty of time behind the wheel.

Hearn, the son of David and Michelle Hearn, recently completed his rookie year with the Midwest Junior Super Series, a national drag racing series based in Illinois.

T-Bone, as he's called by his friends, raced in two divisions at some of the top tracks in the country, including Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, National Trail Raceway in Hebron, OH, Byron Dragway in Byron, US 131 Motorsports in Martin, MI, and Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison.

The young racer would finish in the top ten in the point standings in both divisions, placing seventh in the six to nine-year-old division and ninth in the 11.90 index class.

Hearn, whose father also bracket races, will be moving up a class next season as he competes in the ten to 12-year-old age group and the faster 8.90 index class.

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The territory of the city was inhabited by the Celtic Parisii tribe in the 3rd century BC. Because of its riverside location, the city rapidly began to develop the economic spheres of trade and communications from a very early stage. The Romans conquered the Paris area  in 52 BC and established their settlement in the region and began developing the land. Roman baths, theaters, forums and temples brought prosperity to the town. In the Middle Ages, Paris became the capital and political, economic, religious and cultural center of France. In the 12th century the construction of the world-famous cathedral "Notre-Dame de Paris" which lasted for two hundred years, began. In the following centuries, the city became one of the first to introduce street lighting system. The French Revolution of 1789, which began with the storming of the Bastille, put an end to the rule of Louis XVI and the feudal system. A hundred years later, the World Fair was held in Paris to exhibit the industrial and cultural development of the country.

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    like the glaze on a
        subdivided by sun
        till the nettings are legion.
Like Gieseking playing Scarlatti;

like the apteryx-awl
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        of haired feathers, the mind
        feeling its way as though blind,
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        neck animated by
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This article is part of The Nation’s 150th Anniversary Special Issue. Download a free PDF of the issue, with articles by James Baldwin, Barbara Ehrenreich, Toni Morrison, Howard Zinn and many more, here.

Marianne Moore (1887–1972) wrote eleven essays and seven poems for The Nation between 1936 and 1952. Moore’s biographer, Linda Leavell, indicates that she stopped contributing out of solidarity with her friend, ousted literary editor Margaret Marshall, but also because she disliked The Nation’s criticism of Eisenhower’s “honest, auspicious, genuinely devoted speeches.”


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The Nation had endorsed Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate in its February 25, 2008, issue, arguing that “his rhetoric about ‘unity’ can be troubling,” but also that “his candidacy…represents the best chance to forge a new progressive majority.” After his election to the presidency on this day in 2008, Melissa Harris-Lacewell (now Melissa Harris-Perry) published a piece in The Nation, “We, the People.”

In his prophetic turn-of-the-century treatise The Souls of Black Folk, W.E.B. Du Bois reflected on the experience of being black in America as a constant awareness that others view one as a problem—to be observed, analyzed and solved. For black Americans our very self is the object of the slavery question, the miscegenation threat, the Jim Crow solution, the Negro problem, the black family crisis, the welfare dilemma, the crime concern or the nation’s racial scar. It is difficult to live as the object of this amused contempt and pity. When Barack Obama was elected as the first black president of the United States, African-Americans became the solution instead of the problem. For many black folks, Obama’s victory has momentarily healed the double consciousness that is an ordinary part of our lives. To be a citizen in a democracy is to be not only the ruled but also the ruler, to not only submit to law but to craft it, to not only die for your country but to live fully in it. In this moment, we are citizens. We the people, who tilled the soil and cleared the forests and harvested the crops for no compensation. We the people, who endured the abortion of Reconstruction and carried the weight of Jim Crow. We the people, who swung from Southern trees and stood on the front lines of foreign wars. We the people, who taught our children to read even when the schools had no books. We the people, who worshiped a God of liberation even as we suffered oppression. We the people, who gave America back its highest ideals with our nonviolent struggle against injustice. We the people are now Americans.

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Almond Garden: an account of Afghan women arrested for moral crimes

Dubai-based photojournalist Gabriela Maj spent five years travelling around the war-ravaged country, documenting the stories of women behind bars for offences most countries would not consider criminal

When Gabriela Maj stepped inside an Afghan women’s prison for the first time, five years ago, she was expecting to be in and out in a matter of hours.

It was her first visit to the war-torn country. A freelance photographer, Maj was not there to document women’s issues in the country or prison conditions. She was there on an assignment to take photos of a subversive Kabul performance artist when she received a call from a French magazine asking her to go behind the bars of the capital’s only women’s prison, Badam Bagh.

She was sceptical that it would even be possible to get inside the jail – but after a week of paperwork and legal wrangling, the Polish-Canadian photojournalist arrived at an unimposing three-storey building, jutting out from the “arid, cracked earth” less than 10 kilometres north-west of the city centre.

When, a few hours later, Maj, 35, who normally splits her time between Dubai and New York, emerged from the prison into the baking June sun, her life set off on a very different course.

The first prisoner she had met inside was Fareshte, a woman her own age who was incarcerated after being raped. She told Maj how, having escaped a stoning by the village elders, a court sentenced her to jail, where she gave birth to a son. The 30-year-old was planning to marry her rapist in exchange for a reduced sentence.

After hearing this story, and others, Maj was moved to spend much of the next five years in Afghanistan, travelling across the war-ravaged land, documenting the tragic stories of women behind bars for offences that the legal systems of most countries would not consider criminal.

Badam Bagh translates as Almond Garden, a beguiling name for a facility that holds more than 200 female prisoners, the majority of whom are reportedly held captive for “moral crimes”. Technically defined as crimes relating to adultery – the crime of “zina” in Sharia – in many cases the women are reportedly guilty of nothing more than running away from an abusive partner, family or an arranged marriage. Other moral crimes include accusations of rape or prostitution.

Almond Garden is also the title of Maj’s new book, releasing on June 23, which collects the stories and portraits of dozens of female inmates from all over Afghanistan.

“I was deeply moved by the experience of meeting these women,” says Maj, recalling that first afternoon at Badam Bagh. “The stories I heard and the role of the justice system in their lives – it was sort of a funhouse-mirror role in terms of what I understood a justice system to be. These were victims of abuse who are being transformed into criminals. That was something that really stayed with me.”

Between 2010 and last year, Maj estimates she spent close to 12 months in Afghanistan, photographing and recording the testimonies of more than 100 women at eight jails, of whom 75 appear in the book.

A “moral crime” typically carries a sentence of between five and 15 years. Many prisoners are accompanied by their children – but release is not always something to look forward to.

“One of the most common responses I would hear to the question: ‘What will you do when you’re released?’, just over and over, was: ‘I will be killed,’” says Maj. “To be accused of a moral crime is the worst thing that can happen to a woman in Afghan society. These women believe that when they are released, because of the shame they have brought upon their families, [death] is what the repercussion will be for them, and possibly for their kids.”

While it is not unheard of for western journalists to gain access to women’s jails in Afghanistan, typically reporters and photographers go inside for a day, produce a single sensationalised news report and move on.

Maj worked for weeks at a time, travelling alone with only a local female translator. She travelled by plane where possible, or huddled cramped in the back of an old Toyota Corolla, disguised in a burqa or black abaya and headscarf. She spent hour after hour, day after day, getting to know the women, treating them with a respect not found in their own society.

“I always removed my shoes before I went into the cells, which the guards either found hilarious or completely annoying,” says Maj.

“In an Afghan home, if you were not to remove your shoes going into anyone’s personal space, it would be a tremendous insult. This was something little, but something that often set a tone.”

Becoming a confidante to many of the women, Maj came to grasp the inner workings of Afghan jails. Bribery and corruption were rife – cash can buy everything from a larger cell or forged documents to an earlier release or a banned mobile phone.

Maj tells in her book how on “several occasions” she heard from prisoners, wardens and Afghanis alike about the sexual abuse and prostitution of inmates.

Amid conflicting personal testimonies and subjective narratives, Maj chose not to restrict her work to prisoners jailed for “moral crimes”.

In Herat jail she met Nafisah, a woman who was engaged at the age of three, and married at 14. When war broke out the couple, like many others, fled to Iran. Her husband developed a substance addiction and sold her to another man for an evening. So she drugged her husband and slit his throat.

Hearing so many of these stories took a psychological toll on Maj, but she remained driven by more than a desire to complete the book. What, perhaps, began as an aesthetic art project grew into a humanitarian cause.

Maj is working closely with Human Rights Watch and has hosted a series of talks and book launches in the United States and Canada, inspiring coverage from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Vice and the Huffington Post, among others. More events are planned.

“This project was very special to me,” says Maj. “If I was a doctor, maybe I would have expected a moment in life where I felt I was doing something meaningful with the skills that I have – this was that for me.

“It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and I don’t think of it as finished by any means – there’s a lot of work to be done with getting the word out about what’s happening to these women. The hope is that this project can contribute to that effort, and effect change in the country.”

Almond Garden is available from www.almondgarden.net for Dh165. A portion of the proceeds go to Women for Afghan Women, an organisation that runs shelters and provides free legal support and education to incarcerated women and their children in Afghanistan.

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Tension in Sokoto as Supreme Court delivers judgement in governorship dispute tomorrow

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No fewer than 1000 police personnel, including plain clothed officials, have been deployed by the Sokoto Police command across Sokoto ahead of Monday’s Supreme Court ruling on the appeal by the Sokoto state governorship candidate on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahmed Sokoto on the 2019 general and rerun .

The development was disclosed Sunday in Sokoto by the Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Kaoje.
He said the measure was to ensure peace reigns before and after the hearing.

Ka’oje explained that the command would focus on the Sokoto metropolis and its environs as well as on some strategic locations within their environs.

” We are on a 24-hour red alert and we are on standby , round the clock, 24/7. We will not waiver in our sustained routine and surprise tactics to keep the peace.

” We will leave no stone upturned in keeping the State safe and secure , for all  the law abiding residents to conduct their lawful businesses,” the Police boss assured.

He vowed the strategy would be maintained until further notice , in line with the recent directive issued by the Inspector General of Police ( IGP), on a 24-hour, nationwide red alert .

He further expressed delight that zero-violence was witnessed during last Friday’s Congregational prayers across the state .

” The massive deployment of our officers and men has by the special grace of God,  paid off and we will not relent in our efforts .

” This is to ward off any unpatriotic persons from breaching the peace, as well as the unrepentant criminals ,” the CP, added .

Sokoto had dragged Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of the Peoples Democratic Party  ( PDP) before the Supreme Court over his reelection.

He challenged the judgements of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal and that of the Appeal Court that all dismissed his petitions,  for lack of merit.
The Tribunal and Appeal Court had dismissed APC’s petition  for lacking in merits on the 2nd of October and 22 of November, 2019, respectively.

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Popularly known as Nico Gravity, Paul Nnamdi Okpara returned to the music scene after some years lay-off in a rather controversial manner, when he picked on Timaya in his wave-making album, Scatter Timaya. He tells KEHINDE OLATUNJI what fashion is to him.

I'm the fifth in the family of six.

What does fashion mean to you?

It's a trend, a way of wearing what suits at a point in time

Style of dressing

I'm a jean and T-shirt person; you can never see me on suit except maybe on my wedding day.

Favourite colour
Red and blue. I love red because it brings out my complexion as a black person

Most cherished possession

My voice, it's priceless and the best thing I ever had. It's my identity, something I own that affects people the most.

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I'm not a fashion person; I like things that fit me I'm not crazy about designers. What will make me comfortable is just fine with me. I don't care who made them.

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It's my ring because I can't go anywhere without it.

Most expensive item

My computer

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Fufu and bitter leave soup.

Turn on

Humble people and people that are good what they do without being fake.

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Arrogant people, I hate them with a passion.

How do you feel as a musician?

I feel good and very passionate about it because it what I love doing and will continue to do.

Project into the future

I have plans to visit Charity Beth Torrey, make show for them and also to donate to them in my own way.

Before I went to music, I was learning how to sell spare parts in Idumota and that was when I discovered that I was always listening to music, rapping, making songs and people were always commending and encouraging me to take it up as a career. I just love music. I love to make people laugh. That time, it was not about the money. If you sing and people clap, you are very happy for a whole week. It was just the love for music that made me go into it.

Describe yourself three words

Simple, fun loving and hardworking.

Relationship with women

It's a big problem. It is very hard to handle especially when they find out that you are not married. They all want commitment, which is easy to promise but hard to deliver. My 2010 resolution is to be very prayerful. I am praying to God to give me the wisdom to make the right choice. You can't marry non-tested. If you want to buy a car, you have to test it to observe the engine noise and other things. I am just like test running, if things go well, I would get married before this year runs out.

If you were to change something in Nigeria what would it be?

PHCN. They cause half of the economic crisis we are facing in Nigeria.

Philosophy of life

Whatever you do, it should be aimed at making people happy because life is very short.


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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has described as false claim by the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) that its supporters made the PDP's victory in the last Saturday presidential election possible, saying; “the voting pattern of Saturday's election was not too different from those of 2003, 2007 and 2009, when he PDP won elections convincingly in the State.”

State Chairman of the party, Chief Bola Olu-Ojo, who made this known in a release issued in Ado-Ekiti today noted that; “The fact here is that PDP is in the majority in Ekiti and that has been proven by the last Saturday election and it would be further proved on April 26.”

The party also thanked residents of the State, especially public servants, who in spite of threat of sack by the ACN government still trooped out enmasse to vote for the PDP saying; “We commend your doggedness and steadfastness, and wish to state that our party, the PDP will continue to promote the interest of the workers.”

His words; “The ACN people that are saying these entire have been concealing the fact that the party (ACN) scored over 90 percent of the votes cast in Isan-Ekiti, home of Kayode Fayemi?

“It should be placed on record that the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Ganiyu Owolabi went about shooting sporadically at Ilupeji-Ekiti, disrupting election at his polling unit when he discovered that the ACN was losing.

“It is also on record that Fayemi's Special Assistant on Internal Security, Deji Adesokan (aka Jahrule) used armed policemen and thugs to snatch ballot boxes at Iyin-Ekiti, moving about in a government Hilux van.

“Also at Usi-Ekiti, votes in more than five polling units were destroyed by ACN thugs led by Femi Adeleye, an ACN member of the State House of Assembly. Some of the thugs were identified as Kole Ogunkolade, Kayode Folorunso, Peter Bosede, Dare Sunday, Tope Ayode, Segun Oluayo, Tope Ojo, Omoniyi Ayodeji, Sina Adefunmilayo, Yemi Dauda, Bayo Dada, Augustine Bobola, Ige Gbeleoyemi, Mayowa Adesuyi, Monday Isobo and Bunmi Ogunyemi.

“Again, at Igbole-Ekiti, ACN Chairman for Ekiti North Senatorial District, Chief Jide Ogunbiyi brought thugs from Lagos to the town.

One of the thugs, Omolafe Shefiu, attempted to kill Hon. Femi Ajaja in his house. Ajaja was matcheted severally but escaped by whiskers.

Omolafe Shefiu, who was arrested by the police confessed that he hails from Ita-Ogbolu, Ondo State and that he was recruited from Lagos with an advance payment of N20, 000 and a promise of N100, 000 and a motorcycle upon completion of the assignment. Both Chief Ogunbiyi and Omolafe are now in police net!

“At Ilawe-Ekiti, Fayemi's Chief of Staff, Mr. Yemi Adaramodu was at his terror best. He moved round the town with armed policemen and thugs, destroying votes in units where PDP had overwhelming votes.

“Also at Iworoko, caretaker chairman of Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government, Mr. Kayode Ojo used thugs to disrupt voting exercise.

“All these and several other violent acts were carried out by the ACN during the last Saturday presidential election. Yet, the ACN people are telling their depleted supporters that they supported Mr.

“Was the destruction of votes by ACN thugs at Usi, Igbole, Ijurin, Ilupeju, Ilawe, Iyin, Eda-Oniyo, Ipere and other major towns in the State part of the ACN's support for the president?

“Was the threatening of civil servants who was perceived to have voted for the PDP with sack by Fayemi's government also part of the ACN's support for President Jonathan?

“Was it because the ACN supported our candidate the reason one of the governor's aides, Mr Tope Longe was going about in Oye with guns and acid until he was arrested by security men?”

Appealling to the federal government for provision of adequate security during the next Tuesday elections, Olu-Ojo alleged that; “Owing to the dismal performance of the ACN in the last Saturday election, the party has commenced clandestine plans to cause mayhem during the National and State Assemblies polls slated for next Tuesday.

“The main plan of the ACN is to destroy votes in our strongholds and manipulate votes in the few areas where the ACN is popular.

“Areas listed for destruction of votes are Okemesi, Ijero, Usi, Ifaki, Ise, Oye, Iworoko, Ilawe, Aramoko, some towns in Moba, Ilejemeje, Ekiti East and Gbonyin Local governments.

“Already, thugs and arms are being moved into the above listed towns.

“Also, members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) are being wooed with cash and those who refuse are being threatened.

“Therefore, in view of the fact that the ACN in Ekiti State are not ready for a free and fair election, we wish to call for provision of adequate security before, during and after the elections.

“Most importantly, there should be adequate deployment of military personnel to the State to ensure strict compliance with the restriction of movement order.”


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Ban moved by flood devastation in Colombia, voices UN readiness to help

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The Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he was deeply moved by the devastation he saw when he flew over the flood-affected areas of Colombia at the weekend and expressed the United Nations readiness to help the Government to continue providing succour to the estimated three million people affected.

“Help and solidarity must reach all Colombians, whatever their origin – Afro-Colombian people, indigenous groups, women and children,” Mr. Ban told reporters at a joint press conference with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Calderón in the city of Cartagena yesterday.

“The United Nations stands ready to help Colombia''s most vulnerable people. It is that message and our common goal to strengthen our work together that has been at the heart of my visit to Colombia and my meetings with President Santos,” said the Secretary-General.

He commended Colombia for playing an active positive role in South America and the Caribbean, especially its

commitment to forging regional solidarity in support of Haiti.

Mr. Ban pointed out that South America is rich in experiences that are relevant to the global agenda of human rights,

transitioning to democracy, combating poverty and tackling climate change.

“I am convinced that the region can play an even bigger role in the United Nations, and the UN can play a bigger role in the region. I want to make our strong partnership even stronger, deeper, and more strategic.

“I see a continent confronting its past but with its eyes on the future. I see leaders reaching out to share their experiences

with the world while working in common cause to reduce inequality and social exclusion, promote human rights, and build a future grounded in sustainable development,” said the Secretary-General.

Responding to a question on the ongoing violent repression in Syria, Mr. Ban reiterated his concern over the situation in the Middle Eastern country, saying he had repeatedly urged President Bashar al-Assad to respond to the people''s calls for

democratic reform.
“I''m deeply concerned and saddened that so many people have been killed in the course of peaceful demonstrations. I again urge President Assad and his Governmental authorities to take maximum care to protect human lives.

“And I''m urging again [that] the humanitarian team [be allowed] to enter Syria so that they can find out the humanitarian

situation and deliver the necessary humanitarian assistance to those who are in need of urgent help, and at the same time,

urge him [President Assad] again to receive the Human Rights Council-mandated human rights assessment team. These are necessary at this time in parallel with what he will have to do to democratize his country,” said Mr. Ban.

Meanwhile, the Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Catherine Bragg, who accompanied Mr. Ban to

Colombia, stressed the need for protection and assistance for those affected by both armed conflict in parts of the country

and the recent floods.
“During my visit I met with people from some of the most vulnerable communities in Colombia, including Afro-Colombian, indigenous, and internally displaced persons, all of whom are severely affected by conflict and the massive flooding,” said Ms. Bragg, who is also the Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator. “I also discussed the humanitarian situation with ministers and national and local authorities,” she added

She noted that Colombian authorities had responded impressively to the flood disaster, including through the Calamity Fund and flood response plan that is supported by international partners.

Ms. Bragg travelled to Tumaco in Nariño Department where she met national, indigenous and traditional community

authorities, as well as national and international humanitarian partners.

“I am disturbed that human rights violations, use of landmines, child recruitment by armed groups, and attacks against

vulnerable communities all remain serious problems in some parts of Colombia,” she said. She said was, however, hopeful that the signing of the victims' law, a historical moment, will address some of the needs of vulnerable communities.


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Daily Archives: April 1, 2014

How Doomy Is The “New” IPCC Hotcoldwetdry Report?

About as doomy as one would expect professional doomsayers to prognosticate (UK Register) The summary for policymakers alone is 44 pages and the full report contains 1,552, so it’s necessary to be rather brief in this initial report on the newly-released documents. Later analysis is the place to go deeper. Let’s start with the summary’s […]

If All You See…

…is a horrible CO2 infused beer causing lakes to rise up, you might just be a Warmist The blog of the day is Datechguy’s Blog, with a post on building a green town.

Californians To Receive Hotcoldwetdry Rebates

This isn’t satire, but it should be (Grist) The state’s cap-and-trade program has raised nearly $1.7 billion so far. About 40 percent of proceeds are earmarked to be spent on clean energy initiatives, while the rest will be distributed to small utility customers through various programs, helping offset any increase in electricity prices. Residential customers of the state’s investor-owned […]

DOJ Rolls Out Transgender Sensitivity Training for Police

This is not from The Onion (CNS News) Following several years of “constructive dialog” with the LGBT community, the U.S. Justice Department is now training law enforcement officers on how to better understand and help the “transgender community” “It’s clear that such  training is as necessary as it is overdue,” Associate Attorney General Tony West […]

Will Obamacare Hit 7 Million Signups? Will It Matter?

And, if so, will Kathleen Sebelius re-change her mind about 7 million being important? Better yet, will they pay? (Fox News) On the last day to sign up for ObamaCare, the health care overhaul was reportedly on track to sign up more than 7 million Americans for insurance coverage, though the number of enrollees who […]

FDA Proposes Burdensome, Costly, Unnecessary Rules For Beer Makers

Why would they do this? In Government World, why not? They have nothing better to do (Fox News) Beer brewers are objecting to a proposed federal rule that would make it harder for breweries to sell leftover grains as animal feed instead of throwing them away. The Food and Drug Administration rule change would mean […]

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How to Take Care of Your Mental Health (and Relationships) During Lockdown

covid19 stress, anxiety and recovery

The recent lockdown has inevitably caused a series of emotional side effects with anxiety and stress being the two main culprits for people in the wider population. And with experts predicting that ‘the psychological impact could be deep and long-term’ I think it’s imperative that mental health professionals (like myself) continue to spread the message […]

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Monthly Meditation: A Meditation for Emotional Balance

Kundalini Meditation for Emotional Balance

A meditation to take you from a place of fear to a place of love In support of Jean-Claude Chalmet and Marta Antera’s teachings on how to move from fear to love, Manuela Herreras, Wellness Director at The Place retreat centre in Bali, invites you to join her in a meditation that will bring balance […]

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Janet Hulm was announced as the interim dean of University Libraries on Friday by Executive Vice President and Provost Chaden Djalali.

Hulm started working for University Libraries in August 2005 and currently serves as assistant dean for Collections and Digitization Strategies.

“She is well respected by her peers and will provide stability as we navigate this period of transition,” Djalali said in a release.

Hulm’s duties begin on Jan. 2.

The current dean, Scott Seaman, is retiring at the end of 2018. Hulm will serve as interim dean until one of the finalists has been selected to take Seaman’s position.

The finalists visited campus to be interviewed at the beginning of December.

The four finalists are Neil Romansky, the associate chief librarian for science research and information at the University of Toronto; Irene Herold, the librarian of the College of Wooster;  Stephanie Walker, the dean of libraries and information resources at the University of North Dakota; and Scott Walter, the university librarian at DePaul University.


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Fight Coronavirus: Food Recipes to Boost Your Immunity System

Coronavirus as an epidemic has already caused countries to lockdown for social distancing and prevention of its further spread. It is important to follow basic hygiene but there’s only so much that hand sanitizers can do. Hence, it’s imperative to boost immunity that helps prevent diseases like novel coronavirus.

Our body has a natural defence mechanism, ‘immunity’, to prevent and fight again virus such us coronavirus infection. Since it is a virus which has never mutated in human beings before, there is no current solution to it. Therefore, prevention is the best way during times of social distancing or self-quarantine. Some of the most helpful ammo in this fight against ill-health is right in your kitchen.

Turmeric is a spice commonly used in Indian cuisines and easily accessible. It contains a bright-yellow compound known as curcumin which has strong anti-inflammatory effects.

Garlic, a pungent herb with a characteristic aroma with zesty flavour and popular amongst Indian cuisine. It helps to fight the common cold and has antibacterial and antiviral effects.

Cloves also known as lavang pods are a major part of Ayurvedic medicine. It helps in treating nausea and flu. The oil in it combats sore gums.

Cinnamon has strong anti-inflammatory properties and can be added to warm water, coffee and desserts. The oil in it reduces aches, joint pains and improves circulation.

Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce inflammation in the body. The lining of the cells is protected by this fatty acid which keeps the immune system in check. It may not directly help with warding off a cold, but it bolsters the immune system.

Juices like Kale which is nutrient-dense provides one of the best ways to fortify the immune system.

Pomegranate helps in aiding blood clotting, boosts heart health and bone development. Beetroot juice has powerful antioxidants that lower risk of heart disease and inflammation. Orange juice is a rich source of vitamin C along with calcium that contributes to bone health.

Here are few easy and quick recipes for daily consumption of food that will boost your immunity system.
Daily detox tea – lemon, ginger & turmeric

Ingredients – 6 cups water, 1 chunk fresh ginger, 3 cinnamon sticks, 1 tsp ground turmeric, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, 6 fresh lemons.

Peel the ginger and dice into thin slices. Add water in a large pot or saucepan over high heat and add the sliced ginger. Turn to low heat once the water boils and let it simmer for approximately 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, add the cinnamon sticks, turmeric and cayenne and simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes; stirring occasionally.

Then remove from heat, let cool and strain.

This makes about 6 cups of a concentrated version of the detox tea which you can store in a glass jar in the fridge. This can be consumed warm or cold and add ½ fresh lemon juice right before you enjoy.
Breakfast Smoothies with Flax Seeds

Ingredients – 2 tbsp flaxseeds, 1 cup flavoured soya milk, 1 cup chilled and roughly chopped strawberries, 1/2 cup chilled and roughly chopped bananas, 2 tsp honey, Garnish: 2 strawberries and 2 bananas slices

Add strawberries, bananas, flaxseeds and honey in soya milk, blend in a juicer till the mixture is smooth and frothy.

Pour equal quantities of the smoothie into 2 individual glasses.

Serve garnished with a strawberry and banana slice.

There are healthy recipes to keep your unhygienic/junk food eating habits at bay. But the above food items are easily available in your kitchen spice box or at the market. Staying healthy especially during such conditions is imperative.

Written by Paramita Singh a certified Sports Nutritionist cum Entrepreneur with diverse experience in the field of Nutrition Science (Views Are Personal)

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Trevor Van den Eijnden: a soul is not made of atoms

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Trevor Van den Eijnden’s practice investigates patterning, the photographic, the future, and the sublime. a soul is not made of atoms presents several distinct bodies of work by Van den Eijnden that are thematically linked by the artist’s exploration of the concept of impermeable time. Comprising sculpture, light and shadow installation, and photographic images, the exhibition as a whole is designed to create a sense of remembrance of the future and anticipation of the past.

Image credit: Trevor Van den Eijnden, Figures in a pink atmosphere, from the series Super Saturates, 2017-19, digital photo transparency lightbox, dimensions variable. Courtesy of the artist.

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By Odin, Parallels thinks cloud service providers should buy Odin

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Parallels is changing its branding again – partly – this time to help customers better distinguish between its virtualization software and service provider businesses.

The desktop virtualization and management side of the company will be keeping the Parallels brand. But the service provider side – which offers automation, management, and infrastructure services for cloud hosting providers – will henceforth be known as Odin.

"While the name Parallels suited our team when our primary products featured desktop and server virtualization software, we have since grown to provide a wider range of products to different target audiences," the company explained in a blog post on Wednesday.

This isn't the first time the company has switched around its branding. It began life in 1997 under the name SWsoft, but changed its name in 2008 to Parallels, the same name as its popular desktop virtualization software.

Desktop virtualization isn't really the company's bag these days, though. Increasingly it has focused on marketing automation software to help cloud providers deploy virtual machines and other online services and bill customers for them.

So while Parallels isn't splitting into two companies – not yet, anyway – the Parallels brand will now only apply to the desktop virtualization software, while the service provider tools will be marketed as Odin.

The change means we'll also see the return of another name we haven't heard in a while: Virtuozzo. Parallels has been marketing the virtualization software – which was doing containers long before current container darling Docker – under the name Parallels Cloud Server lately, but it will revert to its original branding following the Odin switcheroo.

Likewise, Parallels Plesk Panel will become Plesk and Parallels Plesk Automation will be known simply as Plesk Automation. Parallels Automation, Business Automation Standard, and Automation for Cloud Infrastructure will just swap the Parallels name for Odin.

So why Odin? Quoth the company:

In Norse mythology, Odin is a god known for being a seeker and giver of wisdom. He's a complex guy, with many different characteristics along with a strong association with magic. Like Odin's multiple personality aspects, we can't be defined by a single trait or one product. Instead, we offer a variety of software and tools that allow our partners to succeed at any scale.

Parallels says it will update its products' user interfaces and documentation to reflect the branding overhaul over the coming months and future product releases. ®

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    Made in America: Your Guide to Turning up Outside the Festival

    Budweiser’s Made in America festival is a mere two weeks away and though we know the festival is a move in and of itself, below you’ll find some other functions to hit because we’re not sleeping during Labor Day 2k17.

    Friday, Sept. 1st

    The most seems to be happening in the city this night, so, pick your poison.

    The infamous HennyPalooza.

    BLVCK and BOUJEE Made in America Kick-Off Party.

    Drilladelphia. Anything at CODA is always a good time.

    Animal House. 6IX8IGHT is local to Philly and always puts on for the city.

    Saturday, Sept. 2nd

    Grits & Biscuits. I think that’s all I need to say.

    COLORS Presents: R&B ONLY.

    Sunday, Sept. 3

    For your day two pre-game, just make sure you don’t miss your fave. But First Brunch.

    Monday, Sept. 4

    Closing out the weekend, Fine Wine Philly RnB Day Party. 1, Philly loves an RnB party. 2, heard good things about this event in NYC. Hope it translates well.

    May the turn up be ever in our favor.
    Stay hydrated!

    P.S. Let us know if we missed anything! Which functions do you plan to hit?

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Assessing the Timberwolves Draft Options at Pick #20

Endless speculation has surrounded the Minnesota Timberwolves draft options with the number two pick.

Yesterday I looked at the scenarios that the Wolves will face with their top draft pick.

But today, lets look at a pick that very few are taking about. Their number 20 selection in the 2011 NBA Draft. [Read more…]

Minnesota Timberwolves’ Options at Number Two: They Keep It

While the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks lit up the scoreboard Thursday night in game five of the NBA Finals. This Timberwolves fan couldn’t help but analyze the Wolves options with the number two pick in the upcoming June 23rd draft.

President and general manager David Kahn will have plenty of options with the aforementioned pick come draft night. Kahn having options may be a worse idea than Representative Anthony Weiner having facebook sex chats with a Las Vegas 40-year old blackjack dealer. (Ok, it may have been forced, but I was due for a Weiner joke.)

With a variety of options present for Kahn and company, I decided to break down their options in two parts. So here is part one of the Wolves options with the number two overall pick: They hold onto it.

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Sources: Timberwolves Open to Moving 2nd Pick

As we now know the Minnesota Timberwolves will be selecting second overall in the 2011 NBA Draft.

ESPN’s Chad Ford hears from sources that David Kahn and the Timberwolves are open to moving the pick.

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Kemba Walker Is A Perfect Fit For The Minnesota Timberwolves

If I had one wish for the 2011-12 Minnesota Timberwolves it would be to have University of Connecticut’s Kemba Walker wearing the Blue and Black of the Timberwolves.

While ESPN’s Chad Ford currently has Walker sitting 10th in his newest top 100 NBA draft prospects, I believe his talent is second to none in this class.

While I may be slightly biased as my Kemboner has reached new levels this past week. The numbers he has put up in the Big East tournament have never been seen before, making Walker a great addition to a Wolves team that is in desperate need of an electric scorer from the guard position. [Read more…]

Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2011 NBA Draft Options

It was assumed that the Minnesota Timberwolves would struggle this season. But with those struggles would come improvement from a season ago.

Early on the Wolves weren’t a good team, but they were at least fun to watch as there was always an abundance of energy.

Now the Wolves look like they’ve checked out, and taken leaps backwards from the progression they showed in December.

While much of that blame can go on the shoulders of head coach Kurt Rambis, for the sake of this blog I will chalk it up to a lack of talent.

With the Wolves on the cusp of receiving a top five pick in next June’s draft, these are the five options that Wolves will have in the draft.

Kyrie Irving, PG, Duke, 6’1’’, 19.

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In an effort to streamline an overburdened system, the state on Tuesday announced new rules for filing unemployment claims.

Starting Sunday, unemployed Ohioans filing claims should do so on certain days based on their last name, according to the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services.

Those whose last names start with A through H should file on Sunday; last names starting I through P should file on Monday; and last names starting with R though Z should file Tuesday.

Anyone can file on the remaining days.

Those registering for benefits can do so any time. The dates are designed for weekly benefit claims.

Coronavirus shutdowns have flooded the state’s unemployment system. According to the most recent figures, 855,197 applications for benefits have been filed in Ohio.

The state also instructed those filing claims to set their correspondence preference to "electronic," instead of U.S. mail.

"The new process will help relieve pressure on our system so that claims can be filed more easily and paid more quickly," said ODJFS Director Kimberly Hall in a news release.

"Once a claim is processed, payment can be made by direct deposit within three business days."

Ohioans can apply for benefits at unemployment.ohio.gov.

Those without internet access or who need assistance can file by phone at (877) OHIO-JOB (1-877-644-6562) or TTY at (888) 642-8203, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays.


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COMPETITION: Win Magix Photostory Deluxe

A picture speaks a thousand words...

Most of us now own a smartphone with an incredible camera built into it, so why not show off the pictures you snap? This week's competition is to win some software from our great mates at Magix, and their Photostory Deluxe package will be all you need to edit you images and create gorgeous slideshows with them.

Magix Photostory Deluxe software has been completely redesigned for this version to make the programme as intuitive and user-friendly as possible. You can import directly from your phone, camera, or drone, and begin editing immediately; altering colours, sorting out the lighting, adding effects and music, and sharing however you want to.

You can match the feel of a certain photo to other images to make transitions smoother, add text and over-lay effects, and even put beautiful edges on portrait photos, to eliminate that 'peering through the crack of a door' feel that upright images and videos get when viewed on a landscape screen. Thank God - worth it for that alone, in our opinion.

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