Lindsey Horan scored twice as Portland Thorns FC beat the Houston Dash 3-1 on Sunday night at Providence Park to close out Week 16 in the NWSL. Horan is now tied with Chicago Red Stars forward Sam Kerr for the league-lead with nine goals.
The win moves the fifth-place Thorns (7-5-5, 26 points) to two points back of the Pride and Red Stars, who are tied on 28 points and sitting in the final two playoff positions. Portland also has a game in hand over those two teams.
The seventh-place Dash drop to 5-7-5 with 20 points and they missed out on an opportunity to jump into sixth place in the standings with a win.
Horan scored her first goal in the 16th minute — heading home an inch-perfect cross from Emily Sonnett that dropped right over the penalty spot. Just ten minutes earlier, Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell had denied a header attempt from Horan, but this time the Thorns midfielder would get the goal.
Horan made it 2-0 in the 31st minute with her ninth goal of the season. Tobin Heath served a free kick into the box. Ana-Maria Crnogorčević got her head on it, pushing it on frame. Campbell jumped to make a play, but couldn't, and the ball bounced off the crossbar and straight down. Horan was there for the Thorns to tap it over the line. Crnogorčević won the free kick after being fouled by Lindsay Agnew outside the box.
Make it ✌ for @Lindseyhoran11!
The Dash pulled a goal back in the 37th minute when Kealia Ohai pushed a loose ball over the line after Thorns goalkeeper Adrianna Franch gave up a rebound on a Taylor Comeau shot.
Game on in Portland. @KealiaOhai taps it in to pull @HoustonDash to within a goal.
The Dash thought they'd earned a penalty kick a few minutes later, but did not get the call from referee Eric Tattersall. Dash forward Rachel Daly pressured Franch, deflecting Franch's attempted clearance in the box. As the loose ball bounced in the box, Franch appeared to hold Daly back as they both tried to make a play on the ball — but no whistle was blown and play continued.
Crnogorčević made it 3-1 in the 48th minute on an assist from Hayley Raso.
Raso found the back of the net in the 69th minute on a header, but the goal was called back after a moment due to an offside call on the play. It was unclear from replays whether Raso was offside when Horan got her head on the ball in the box.
The Thorns will next face Sky Blue FC on Saturday in New Jersey. The Dash will visit the Spirit on Saturday night.
Match ends, Portland Thorns 3, Houston Dash 1.
Second Half ends, Portland Thorns 3, Houston Dash 1.
Attempt saved. Tyler Lussi (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lindsey Horan.
Offside, Houston Dash. Taylor Comeau tries a through ball, but Nichelle Prince is caught offside.
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Mallory Weber replaces Ana Maria Crnogorcevic.
Attempt missed. Nichelle Prince (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Kealia Ohai with a through ball.
Hand ball by Taylor Comeau (Houston Dash).
Attempt saved. Nichelle Prince (Houston Dash) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kealia Ohai with a cross.
Attempt missed. Tyler Lussi (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Lindsey Horan with a through ball.
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Tyler Lussi replaces Hayley Raso.
Substitution, Houston Dash. Thembi Kgatlana replaces Clare Polkinghorne.
Attempt missed. Christine Sinclair (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
Rachel Daly (Houston Dash) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box.
Attempt saved. Hayley Raso (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ana Maria Crnogorcevic.
Attempt missed. Tobin Heath (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Celeste Boureille with a headed pass.
Attempt missed. Tobin Heath (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ana Maria Crnogorcevic with a cross.
Attempt saved. Hayley Raso (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ana Maria Crnogorcevic with a headed pass.
Substitution, Houston Dash. Haley Hanson replaces Allysha Chapman.
Offside, Portland Thorns. Ana Maria Crnogorcevic tries a through ball, but Hayley Raso is caught offside.
Attempt blocked. Ana Maria Crnogorcevic (Portland Thorns) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Celeste Boureille with a cross.
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Katherine Reynolds replaces Meghan Klingenberg.
Attempt missed. Amber Brooks (Houston Dash) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Sofia Huerta following a corner.
Corner, Houston Dash. Conceded by Meghan Klingenberg.
Attempt missed. Lindsey Horan (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Tobin Heath.
Attempt missed. Lindsey Horan (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
Goal! Portland Thorns 3, Houston Dash 1. Ana Maria Crnogorcevic (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Hayley Raso with a through ball.
Attempt blocked. Nichelle Prince (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Offside, Portland Thorns. Ana Maria Crnogorcevic tries a through ball, but Lindsey Horan is caught offside.
Attempt blocked. Tobin Heath (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ana Maria Crnogorcevic.
Offside, Portland Thorns. Christine Sinclair tries a through ball, but Hayley Raso is caught offside.
Attempt blocked. Christine Sinclair (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Attempt saved. Clare Polkinghorne (Houston Dash) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Attempt blocked. Rachel Daly (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Taylor Comeau with a cross.
Goal! Portland Thorns 2, Houston Dash 1. Kealia Ohai (Houston Dash) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal.
Attempt saved. Taylor Comeau (Houston Dash) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sofia Huerta.
Goal! Portland Thorns 2, Houston Dash 0. Lindsey Horan (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal following a set piece situation.
Ana Maria Crnogorcevic (Portland Thorns) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Tobin Heath with a cross following a set piece situation.
Attempt missed. Ana Maria Crnogorcevic (Portland Thorns) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Meghan Klingenberg with a cross.
Linda Motlhalo (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Attempt saved. Lindsey Horan (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Celeste Boureille.
Goal! Portland Thorns 1, Houston Dash 0. Lindsey Horan (Portland Thorns) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Emily Sonnett with a cross.
Hand ball by Rachel Daly (Houston Dash).
Attempt saved. Lindsey Horan (Portland Thorns) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Meghan Klingenberg with a cross.
Hand ball by Allysha Chapman (Houston Dash).
Christine Sinclair (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the right wing.


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Mississauga Centre
Omar Alghabra
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Craig Laferriere
Elie Diab
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Liberal candidate for Mississauga Centre
Your Liberal candidate for Mississauga Centre, Omar Alghabra has been advocating for Mississauga for more than 15 years. Omar was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 2006 and again in 2015 and 2019. He has been fortunate to serve as Minister of Transport, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, as well as to the Ministers of Foreign Affairs (Consular Affairs) and International Trade Diversification.
Canada and our community in Mississauga Centre has navigated one of the worst public health and economic crises seen in a century. Our Liberal government has made great strides by improving childcare, public transit, reducing our impact on the climate, and creating opportunities by investing in our community and its residents.
Throughout this pandemic, Canadians have all faced many challenges and relied on frontline workers, from nurses and doctors to essential service workers who kept our grocery stores open and our economy functioning.
Throughout it all, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal government has ensured that those who needed help the most received the support that could get them through to the other side of this pandemic.
There's still more work to do, and to get there we need a Liberal government that puts Canadians first and keeps our country safe. This election, Omar Alghabra is running to build a better future, and ensure we can continue to build up Mississauga Centre and create a stronger, fairer society.
Canadians deserve an ambitious plan to keep us safe and healthy, create jobs and protect the environment. The Liberal government has delivered and will continue to deliver, and Omar remains committed to being a strong voice in Ottawa for you and your family.
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GETO is a young company, founded in 2009. But our competence and drive have been created over several decades before that. Our roots are in big industrial corporations with electronics companies like SIEMENS. From those roots was GETO born as a company.
We use our product knowledge to provide a much deeper service to our customers. Their products are complex and the product life cycles are considerably long. Our customers understand that they cannot manage this complexity in so many market segments over long periods of service needed. This is where we provide a valuable partnership. And that is why we call GETO an EMS company with a clear focus on industrial business.
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This New Zealand Vacation: Off the Beaten Track Adventure was designed for a honeymoon couple from Los Angeles. They were avid hikers, and they wanted to experience beautiful wilderness and outdoor adventures away from the usual tourist areas. We sent them on a road trip to some of the most breathtaking parts of the South Island for a truly unique New Zealand honeymoon.
First for their New Zealand Vacation: Off the Beaten Track Adventure, they stayed in a lakeside retreat in Wanaka. They took a helicopter into a remote area of Mt Aspiring National Park, took a guided nature walk, and finished the day's adventure with a heart-pounding jetboat ride. They also took a boutique winery tour in the Central Otago, an area known for fabulous pinot noirs.
Next, they visited Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki, a secluded eco-retreat surrounded by a natural playground. They enjoyed plenty of hiking here, as well as kayaking on the crystal-clear alpine lake. Then they drove to Franz Josef Glacier, where they were able to heli up to the top and hike around on the glacier's surface!
Continuing their New Zealand Vacation: Off the Beaten Track Adventure, they drove further up the West Coast on a thin strip of land between the ocean and the mountains. They stayed in a cozy B&B in coastal Punakaiki. The next day, they explored some amazing nearby caves and went blackwater tubing on an underground river! Then it was on to the sunny Golden Bay. They took a wilderness tour of Farewell Spit, far from where most tourists go in New Zealand, and saw countless seals basking on the beach.
Next for their New Zealand Vacation: Off the Beaten Track Adventure, they drove to Nelson. This sunny town neighboring Abel Tasman National Park has something for everyone. They explored the amazing World of Wearable Arts Museum and took a boutique wine and craft beer tour. Finally, they journeyed to Picton, an absolutely breathtaking area in the heart of New Zealand's famous Marlborough wine region. They loved exploring this gorgeous area on foot, in kayaks, and on mountain bikes, and retreating to their cozy lodge in the evenings to relax.
At last, their unforgettable New Zealand Vacation came to an end. They took the ferry over to Blenheim and began their journey home.
Welcome to New Zealand! Arrive in Auckland and catch a short connecting flight to Queenstown. Here, you'll pick up your rental car and make a scenic drive to Wanaka, about 1 hour away. Your fabulous resort is nestled right on the shores of Lake Wanaka, with magnificent views of the Southern Alps. Enjoy dinner at the resort or at a nearby restaurant this evening, savoring a delicious glass of New Zealand red as you gaze out over the lake.
Today, you'll have a special opportunity to explore the breathtaking Mt Aspiring National Park. Enjoy a scenic flight into the remote Siberia Valley, where you'll be treated to views of rugged mountains, glaciers, lakes, valleys, and rainforests. Upon landing, you'll be guided on a bush walk through river valleys and native beech forest. Top off your adventure with a thrilling jetboat ride in the Wilkin Valley, heading down the river back to Makaroa.
Today, you will discover some of the Central Otago regions's wonderful vineyards and scenery, while meeting some of the numerous characters that produce these award-winning wines. Uncover the hidden gems that are quietly making a big name for themselves with their dedication to producing the best possible wine. Enjoy gourmet food and wine tastings at 4 boutique vineyards in this fertile region of New Zealand.
Make your way over to the west coast, allowing extra time for short hikes and photo ops along this scenic route. Your drive takes you along pristine lakefronts, through Mt Aspiring National Park, over the breathtaking Haast Pass, and along the western coastline. Settle in at Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki, a fabulous eco-retreat in the midst of inspiring scenery. Spend your time here at leisure. Complimentary guided tours are included in your stay, or you can hike, kayak, or fish on your own. The lodge offers a tranquil retreat after a day filled with adventure.
Continue your scenic driving adventure today as you make your way along the rugged west coast to the alpine town of Franz Josef, home to Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy the inspiring mountain scenery and lush gardens from the comfort of your hotel.
Today, it's time for an unforgettable adventure: hiking on the surface of a glacier! Take in the majesty of Franz Josef Glacier from above on a scenic helicopter flight up to the glacier's surface. Then you'll gear up, strap some crampons on your feet, and start hiking along the glacier's surface. Explore the ice caves, pinnacles, and seracs of this beautiful glacier with the help of expert guides, then heli back into town and recount the day's exciting stories over a pint!
Ready for more adventures? Set out on a quad bike tour of the Franz Josef surrounds! Head across stony braided riverbeds, see glacial-fed rivers, and gain insight into the local area and history from your guides. Drive though dense rainforest; ride out to the 10,000-year-old moraine left by ancient glacial pathways; view snowcapped peaks and the Franz Josef glacier as it plunges into the green canopy of the forest. Take a break at the shelter and enjoy a cup of tea or hot chocolate as you hear the old Maori legend of the glacier, its geology, and tales of pioneers and adventures from times past. Take on the mud if you dare!
Continue driving up the West Coast today. Journey past windswept beaches, stark sea cliffs dropping into the roaring ocean, and hazy fog that hangs over the alps to your right as you navigate this thin strip of land between the ocean and the mountains. The drive gets better and better the farther north you drive. Make your way to your cozy B&B, set in an unspoiled location overlooking the Tasman Sea and Paparoa Mountains. This is the perfect place to relax and refresh in gorgeous natural surroundings for a few nights. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted with a welcome drink and homemade all butter shortbread. Enjoy delicious, hearty breakfasts included in your room rate.
Make your way north today, driving through mountains covered in lush green rainforest. Your destination is the sunny Golden Bay, the western gateway to Abel Tasman National Park. Your cozy lodge will welcome you with famous Kiwi hospitality. Take a walk along Pohara Beach and perhaps enjoy a refreshing dip in the saltwater swimming pool. This evening, enjoy a delicious 3-course meal with local wines in the lodge's intimate restaurant.
Today, explore the Farewell Spit Nature Reserve on a guided eco-tour. Head to the clifftop of Cape Farewell and see countless seals with their pups basking on the rocks below. Then stop at Fossil Point, where you can find plenty of marine life in the rock pools along the beach. Climb to the top of the landmark lighthouse, where you'll learn Maori legends of the area and enjoy some refreshments. Finally, head to the top of a sand dune for panoramic views of wind-swept dunes leading out to the ocean.
Drive along the coast to the town of Nelson. This gorgeous, sunny town is a hub for art, culture, food, wine, and craft brews. Visit the fascinating World of Wearable Art Museum, relax on the beach, take a scenic hike, or simply explore the fabulous restaurants and bars in town.
Nelson is well known for its award-winning local wines and craft beer. Discover the best local treats today on a guided tour. Your friendly, local guides will take you to 2 wineries, a brewery, and the oldest pub in New Zealand (which also offers craft beer tasting trays). You may even get a chance to meet the brewers.
Today brings the last leg of your scenic New Zealand road trip. Drive through the northern end of the South Island, along the magnificent Marlborough Sounds, to your Picton, where you'll catch a water taxi to your secluded lodge. Tucked beside the water's edge in Lochmara Bay, the lodge has its own sandy beach and is surrounded by the bush-clad hills of the Marlborough Sounds. Explore the area on nature walks, bike along the Queen Charlotte Track, go kayaking in the picturesque sounds, see the incredible marine life in the underwater observatory, and more. After a day of adventures, a glass of famous Marlborough sauvignon blanc will be the perfect refreshment!
Make your way to the Picton Ferry Terminal and travel to Blenheim on the North Island. On the far shore, a private driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport, where you'll begin your journey home.


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Ghost Signs of Buffalo, NY
Ghost signs, also known as faded ads, are the disappearing painted letters and illustrations on the sides and fronts of old buildings. They once lined the streets of almost every town and city, especially common in the business districts of the rust belt cities in the early 1900's. During that era, it was not uncommon for a business to be located on the second, third or fourth floor in certain business districts and these signs were the most practical means of letting people know where their store was. In many cases these are advertisements or store names painted on brick that remained over time, typically placed on the top side corners of brick buildings or sometimes right on the front of the building in between floors. As cities continued to become more dense over the past 150 years, wall space became increasingly rare and many ghost signs were covered up due to construction of adjoining buildings. Signs on the side of old brick buildings are occasionally discovered upon demolition of later-built adjoining structures. A fraction of these ghost signs from the 1890s to 1960s are still visible today and were commonly used in the decades before the Great Depression.
The painters of the signs were called "wall dogs", often times hand painting these signs from 3 story ladders placed on the roofs of next door buildings. As signage advertising formats changed, less durable signs appeared in the later 20th century, and ghost signs from that era are less common. Ghost signs were originally painted with oil-based house paints and the paint that has survived the test of time likely contained lead, which keeps it strongly adhered to the masonry surface. Due to this, many of the surviving signs today are believed to be 80-100 years old.
Found on Genesee near downtown, dubbed the Genesee Gateway. Werner occupied a photography studio in the 4 story yellow brick building with the famous waterfall window. The sign is believed to be over 100 years old (based on the timeline of Werner's occupancy), however the sign was restored several times over the years.
Specific to Buffalo, one can find several ghost signs by simply understanding our commercial history. The major roadways leading through the east side, such as Seneca, Broadway, Genesee, William and Sycamore, used to be filled with brick buildings and all have great examples of ghost signs you can see today. Main Street might have the most signs from my experience, with pockets of examples found in the First Ward, Cobblestone District, Niagara Street and parts of Elm, Michigan, Oak and Ellicott Streets.
Today, cities such as Philadelphia and Detroit are taking action in preserving these signs as they are becoming more and more rare. Conservators are working closely with their city's Preservation Boards in maintaining ghost signs where they can. New businesses are taking to the throwback idea and adding ghost signs to their building (see Hydraulic Hearth). As Buffalo continues it's resurgence, I'd love to see a group step in to ensure we preserve as many of these signs as possible. I will volunteer my time and effort to help :)
See "Part 2" of my ghost signs series HERE
Ellicott Paint Co. ghost sign, found across the street from the previous Genesee Gateway photograph. One of the largest and most vibrant signs to be found downtown!
Seen from Michigan Avenue near Sycamore. The Dwelle-Kaiser company was created back in 1910 and sold glass, mirrors, paints, oils and accessories. Originally located on Ellicott Street nearby, the company grew so fast that it moved just 3 years later to this Elm Street building. A note from the Chamber of Commerce noted that Dwelle-Kaiser was incredibly successful - "Company is Only Four Years Old But Its Capital Has Been Increased More Than Eight Hundred Percent"
Several ghost signs filling the side of this Five Points building, including Gold Medal Flour on the bottom
Towne House, Hotel One Block Right arrow ghost sign. Unsure of middle word that is covered with a vine. Today this ghost sign is no longer visible due to new construction.
The Alling and Cory Co. Garage. Alling and Cory was a privately owned printing paper and packaging distributor in Buffalo and Rochester, founded in 1819. The Alling & Cory Buffalo Warehouse partially shown behind the garage is of the "Daylight Factory" design and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. The garage shown in the picture was an addition in 1926 and the ghost sign is believed to be approximately 80-90 years old!
Buffalo Awning and Tent Manufacturing found at Broadway and Hickory Streets, believed to have been from the early 1970s.
Barcalo Manufacturing ghost lettering on their manufacturing building in the Old First Ward
Beautifully intact ghost sign found in the Genesee Gateway. Notice the yellow framing bordering the lower portion.
The Crosby Company Sheet Metal Stamping ghost sign, part of the Crosby building complex in lower east side area.
Fancy Dry Goods ghost sign in the west side of Buffalo.
Tough to make out, but possibly the word Wilder? Found downtown near Main Street.
The first word appears to be Gerber, second line I believe says Hot, unsure of the second word. Below it reads Wholesale Millinery - which indicates the ghost sign advertised a hat making and production company. Sinclair, Rooney & Co. were a long established millinery on Washington Street, perhaps this is somehow related to them or one of their competitors? SR & Co Vice President was named Henry Gerber, perhaps he purchased the company at some point and renamed it? This sign is believed to be from the 1920s!
The popular "Saperston Management" ghost sign in downtown Buffalo, view from Delaware Avenue. Saperston has several ghost signs around the city, this one being one of the best preserved.
King United Jewelers found along the side of a row of buildings at the foot of Seneca Street downtown.
Believed to say Dockash, which was a stove and range company in Buffalo back in the 1920s and 1930s. I was not able to confirm if they occupied this building, but I believe that is what this ghost sign is advertising.
Tent City ghost sign found along Main Street in the Theatre District.
Horsefeathers Market / Zink building on Connecticut Street in Buffalo's West Side neighborhood. Several ghost signs that give light to what this beautiful building once housed, including businesses that offered products such as Gas, Coal, Wood, Steel and numerous kitchen appliances. Today the building houses numerous winter market small businesses, Perks Cafe and is home to over two dozen people living on the 2nd - 5th floors.
Broadway and Hickory. On the other side of this building a ghost sign that reads "Buffalo Awning & Tent Manufacturing". You can make out "Tent" and "MFG Co." on this image, presumably for the same company. Today is part of the HELP Buffalo complex previously mentioned, being utilized as offices and low-income housing.
Ghost signs on a Cobblestone building which once houses a brass foundry and finishing company and numerous blacksmith shops. These stretch of buildings are believed to be some of the oldest surviving commercial buildings in the city, making these signs potentially some of the oldest as well. A detailed history of this building and many others in Cobblestone can be found in my first blog post HERE
Another view of the Jewetts building on Elm Street with more Dwelle-Kaiser lettering. Several words include Refrigerators, Glass, Mirrors, Paints and more.
Found along Main Street
Barely visible ghost sign along Main Street.
Found along Washington Street, partially reading Furniture and Carpets.
A barely noticeable ghost sign found along Main Street.
Ghost signs found alongside a commercial building in Larkinville neighborhood
A faded ghost sign found along Seneca Street.
Since 1924, North Star Supply Co., Inc has been a Wholesale Distributor serving contractors in the heating, air conditioning and sheet metal industry throughout Western New York.
Faded ghost sign found along the 800 block of Main Street. I can make out Exotic Drinks and Specialties in take out orders.
Broadway Garage - Storing, Wash and Repair.
Shipping and Returns ghost sign found on the Barcalo Manufacturing building in the Old First Ward neighborhood.
A barber ghost sign found along Main Street
Dwelle-Kaiser building on Elm Street, however these are much newer ghost signs from a design company who later occupied 237 Elm Street.
Anchor Bar newer ghost sign
Old Editions ghost sign found on Huron Street
The Hotel Lafayette ghost sign, one of two found on the hotel. This is the much newer one of the two.


Boulevard Beirut combines the epicurean richness of home-cooked and traditional Lebanese cuisine, labeling itself with a classic combination of the old and the new, pure tradition mixed with sophistication.
Building upon the original techniques and timeless recipes of older generations of Lebanese households, Boulevard Beirut offers the same respected delicacies from mezze to salads to perfectly char-grilled and seasoned barbecue meats.
On Wednesdays, Boulevard Beirut hosts an oriental-themed night, dubbed the first and very unique of its kind, Orb3a Bnoss El Jem3a.
During the night, guests enjoy a very authentic set of live entertainment acts, featuring fortune tellers, story tellers and live Kebbe & Saj stations.
With its locations' endless amount of history and tradition, Boulevard Beirut is a genuine and authentic neighborhood landmark that will instantly become your home away from home.


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* State Governments Excluded
* No Job Losses For FAAN Staff
As the federal government's plan to concession four major airports in the country gathers momentum, it has been disclosed that the process is open to all qualified entities except state governments.
Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, made this known at a Zoom meeting held on Tuesday to update the sector on the concession plans for the four international airports.
They include Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Port Harcourt International Airport in Rivers, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
Sirika explained that the decision to concession the airports was to ensure that the government was relieved of control of the aviation facilities.
For the umpteenth time, the Minister assured industry workers, especially those of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) that no worker would lose his or her job on account of the exercise.
Sirika
According to him, the concession is a step in the right decision as it will boost the nation's earnings.
He disclosed that the Murtala Muhammed Airport terminals would bring investment worth over N30 billion annually, which would be aided by the construction of a rail line to link both the domestic and international terminals.
The minister, however, informed the meeting that there was an urgent need for infrastructure investments and modernisation, saying the facilities required investments in runway maintenance, among others.
"There is relatively low asset utilisation due to the limited opening hours of other smaller Nigerian airports; lack of terminal capacity as the airports fall short of gates, stands, and check-in desks.
"The airports have not been designed as international hubs but operate separate international and domestic terminals," he said.
Airports for Concession, Not Privatisation


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Broadcaster killed to silence criticism and commentary, station says
The Philippine Star
The General Santos City-based Brigada Group condemned on Thursday the murder of radio anchor Eduardo "Ed" Dizon, saying his death is an attempt to silence it and its broadcasters
"from their exposés and position on prevailing issues."
DoJ forms special team to probe Kidapawan broadcaster's slaying
JUSTICE Secretary Menardo Guevarra yesterday ordered the creation of a special investigating team to probe the murder of radio anchor Eduardo "Ed" Dizon in Kidapawan City...
Journal Online 2019-07-12
Philippine radio journalist shot dead as he drives home after programme
Two individuals on a motorcycle shot Eduardo Dizon five times at around 10:45 p.m. as he was driving home in Makilala, on the southern island of Mindanao, shortly after...
Tell it to SunStar: On Kidapawan journalist's killing
WE JOIN our Kidapawan City chapter in condemning the murder of Brigada News FM anchor Eduardo Dizon, who was shot dead late Wednesday night, July 10, as he drove home after...
Sun Star 2019-07-11
Brigada Group: 'We won't be intimidated by Dizon's murder'
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The Brigada Group has vowed not to be deterred by the killing of its staff member, Eduardo "Kabrigada Ed" Dizon, on Wednesday night. In a statement,...
Inquirer 2019-07-11
Palace condemns killing of Kidapawan radio station manager
MANILA, Philippines -- The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) condemned Friday the killing of aradio station managerin Kidapawan City in Cotabato province. "The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) strongly denounces and is deeply saddened by the cowardly killing of Brigada News FM - Kidapawan Station Manager Eduardo Sanchez Dizon," the task force...
Gunmen slay bgy chair, 3 others
STILL unidentified gunmen shot to death a radio broadcaster in Kidapawan City in Cotabato province on Wednesday night before fleeing, police said yesterday. Victim Eduardo Dizon, a commentator of Brigada News-Kidapawan City died on the spot due to several gunshot wounds in the body, a Police Regional Office 12 report said. Following the killing, Philippine National Police...
Journal Online
CHR probes death of radio broadcaster in Kidapawan
MANILA, Philippines --- The Commission on Human Rights on Thursday said it has sent a team tasked to probe the death of a radio broadcaster in Kidapawan City. CHR Spokesperson Atty. Jacqueline Ann De Guia said the team is also tasked to...
Kidapawan radio station manager shot dead
KIDAPAWAN CITY - Gunmen shot dead the Brigada News FM radio station manager here, a day after another station manager from the same network was hit by human waste in nearby Cotabato City. Eduared Dizon, manager of Brigada News FM-Kidapawan, was shot dead while driving home at around 10:05 p.m. on Wednesday along Maharlika Highway by motorcycle-riding assassins. Scene of the...
Kidapawan radio commentator gunned down
A COMMENTATOR of Brigada News FM in Kidapawan City, Cotabato was gunned down on Wednesday evening, July 10. A report from the Police Regional Office in Soccsksargen (PRO 12) identified the victim as Eduardo Dizon. Dizon was shot dead by unidentified attackers while he was on board his vehicle along the National Highway in Kidapawan City, capital of Cotabato province. Philippine...
Poe demands justice over death of Kidapawan radioman: 'This cycle has to stop'
MANILA, Philippines --- Senator Grace Poe on Thursday called for justice for the radio broadcaster who was gunned down in Kidapawan City, saying the cycle of killers escaping from the law should stop. Poe, who currently heads the Senate...


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Filippi to race in WTCR with the Alfa "Romeo Ferraris" team
Former GP2 race winner Luca Filippi will make his World Touring Car Cup debut at Zolder, driving an Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCR for Romeo Ferraris.
"I am very happy to be at the kick-off of the FIA WTCR in this 2020 season," Filippi said. "It has been possible thanks to the support of great companies that I have the honour to represent and that I want to repay with my greatest determination and the best possible results in what is the top and most competitive touring car series."
"My first season with a front-wheel-drive car has left me very good sensations and I am sure that the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce TCR by Romeo Ferraris will be among the front-runners."
Romeo Ferraris joined the WTCR grid in 2018 with a pair of Giulietta TCR cars and has enjoyed considerable success in its first two years in the category, scoring two victories, nine podium finishes and a solitary pole position.
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You develop practical skills in the design, programming and interfacing of embedded processors, as well as an understanding of current applications, technological trends and their potential impact on systems of the future. We have an international reputation for research in this field, so maintain well equipped laboratories through our links with industrial partners.
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Teamwork skills are essential for employability. The aim of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to apply their specialised knowledge to a realistic problem and gain practical experience of the processes involved in the team-based production of software. Wherever possible, teams are organised on the basis of shared interest, and the problem is designed to exercise their understanding of their area of specialised study. Starting from an outline description of a realistic problem, each team is required to develop a fully implemented software solution using appropriate engineering and project management techniques.
This module considers the application of security to networked computers and systems. It will cover how to secure a network by applying methods to detect, mitigate and/or stop attacks. Based on the assumption that public networks will always be open to compromise, this course introduces techniques to secure transmitted data, including the management of encryption systems and communication.
This course gives an introduction to computer security and cryptography, and then goes on to consider security as it relates to a single, network connected, computer. Introductory material is independent of any operating system but the consideration of tools will focus on those available for Linux, partly because its open-source nature facilitates this and partly because it is widely used on server systems. The introduction to cryptography will be used to consider its use in encryption and authentication.


The LoC is an amazing resource. Information on the extensive collections (books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, prints, recordings, etc.), as well as the numerous public programs including readings and films and author talks. Special features of the site include "This Day in History"; web exhibits on such topics as Thomas Jefferson, Russia, and Bob Hope; the American Memory section with connections to original reference materials; a children's section, "The Poet and the Poem" webcasts, the Archive of Recorded Poetry and "Poetry 180," an initiative begun by former poet laureate Billy Collins to provide daily poems designed to be read by high school students. LoC Publications prints books, catalogues, and pamphlets about the library and its holdings. Also of special interest is the National Book Festival, the Center for the Book, with affiliated centers across the nation, the US Copyright Office, and the Office of the US Poet Laureate.


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Chymase-like Angiotensin II-Generating Activity in End-Stage Human Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Elizabeth A. Mcpherson, Zaiming Luo, Rachel A. Brown, Linda S. Lebard, Christopher Corless, Robert C. Speth, Susan Bagby
Knight Cancer Institute
Nephrology & Hypertension
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (AD-PKD) is characterized by exuberant inflammation and fibrosis, a process believed to contribute to progressive loss of normal renal function. Despite early-onset hypertension and intrarenal renin/angiotensin II (AngII) activation, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition does not consistently confer renal protection in ADPKD. The hypothesis was that mast cells within the inflammatory interstitium release chymase, an enzyme capable of efficient conversion of AngI to AngII, providing an ACE-independent route of AngII generation. End-stage ADPKD renal tissue extracts and cyst fluids were assayed for time-dependent, chymostatin-inhibitable conversion of 125I-AngI to 125I-AngII under conditions of ACE and aminopeptidase inhibition by means of HPLC. Thirteen of 14 ADPKD kidney extracts exhibited chymase-like AngII-generating capacity; calculated initial reaction rates averaged 3.9 ± 2.9 fmol AngII/min/μg protein with a mean maximal conversion of 55% ± 30% of added substrate. AngII-generating activity was both protein and substrate dependent. All five cyst fluid samples were negative. Chymase-like activity was detectable in only three of six non-ADPKD kidney extracts. Immunoreactive chymase protein was present in/around mast cells within the fibrotic renal interstitium in all samples. Findings demonstrate for the first time the presence of mast cells, mast cell-associated immunoreactive chymase protein, and chymase-like AngII generating capacity in ADPKD cystic kidneys. Results support the potential for ACE-independent AngII generation and for mast cell-initiated inflammatory processes in ADPKD, each with therapeutic implications for ADPKD renal progression.
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASN.0000109782.28991.26
Chymases
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney
Angiotensin II
Mast Cells
Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A
Cyst Fluid
Cystic Kidney Diseases
Aminopeptidases
Tissue Extracts
Mcpherson, E. A., Luo, Z., Brown, R. A., Lebard, L. S., Corless, C., Speth, R. C., & Bagby, S. (2004). Chymase-like Angiotensin II-Generating Activity in End-Stage Human Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 15(2), 493-500. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASN.0000109782.28991.26
Chymase-like Angiotensin II-Generating Activity in End-Stage Human Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. / Mcpherson, Elizabeth A.; Luo, Zaiming; Brown, Rachel A.; Lebard, Linda S.; Corless, Christopher; Speth, Robert C.; Bagby, Susan.
In: Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Vol. 15, No. 2, 02.2004, p. 493-500.
Mcpherson, EA, Luo, Z, Brown, RA, Lebard, LS, Corless, C, Speth, RC & Bagby, S 2004, 'Chymase-like Angiotensin II-Generating Activity in End-Stage Human Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease', Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 493-500. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASN.0000109782.28991.26
Mcpherson EA, Luo Z, Brown RA, Lebard LS, Corless C, Speth RC et al. Chymase-like Angiotensin II-Generating Activity in End-Stage Human Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 2004 Feb;15(2):493-500. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASN.0000109782.28991.26
Mcpherson, Elizabeth A. ; Luo, Zaiming ; Brown, Rachel A. ; Lebard, Linda S. ; Corless, Christopher ; Speth, Robert C. ; Bagby, Susan. / Chymase-like Angiotensin II-Generating Activity in End-Stage Human Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. In: Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 2004 ; Vol. 15, No. 2. pp. 493-500.
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Home News Rick Ross releases new album "Port of Miami 2"
Rick Ross releases new album "Port of Miami 2"
American Rapper, William Roberts, better known as Rick Ross has released a new album titled "Port of Miami 2." The album features top artistes like Meek Mill, Nipsey Hussle, John Legend, Lil Wayne, Drake and many more.
After releasing his debut album 'Port of Miami' in 2006, he went ahead to release 9 other albums before bringing out a sequel.
According to reports, the 15-track album is dedicated to Rozay's late manager, Black Bo who has played a vital role in the Rapper's career.
"Port of Miami was the foundation I built the empire on. At this stage in my career, and being where the game is, the goofy things is the way a lot of people promote the music now. And me being where I'm at, I can't do that. I gotta remain creative and just dope. The production, the wordplay, the concept, you know?" He said in interview with Apple Music.
Rick Ross is an American Rapper and Entrepreneur. He founded the Maybach Music Group in 2009.
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Whoa, this is heavy! It's time for another RD80s Watch & Win Review featuring a game direct from the future! Our friends at Entertainment Earth have broke the space-time continuum by allowing me to review and then giveaway a Back To The Future Collector's Edition Yahtzee!
Back To The Future Collector's Edition Yahtzee is available now at Entertainment Earth or if you are feeling a little lucky, use the Rafflecopter widget below to earn up to 8 entries in the Watch & Win giveaway! You can also come back to this post over the next week and use the widget to tweet about the contest again to earn daily bonus entries. Deadline to enter is Friday June 17 at 12am CST. US residents only. Winner will be announced Saturday June 18 upon email confirmation. See terms and conditions for full contest details and rules. Good luck!
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An incredible mystery may finally be coming to an end after puzzling millions of people for decades. Glen Miller went missing while in a plane during WW II. Many people had no clue what had happened to the famous musician or the other passengers on the airplane.
However, investigators believe they may have just found the wreckage.
"People magazine recently reported a retired trawler-man from England is 'utterly convinced' he pulled up the wreck of the famed American bandleader's aircraft in his fishing net 32 years ago. And now, U.S.-based historical aircraft researchers from TIGHAR say his account is 'totally credible,'" according to Fox.
Glen Miller was said to be one of the biggest stars in music at the time of his disappearance. The American patriot gave up his career in order to join the military when World War II broke out.
"According to TIGHAR, which stands for The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery, the man was advised to drop his unusual catch back into the English Channel, where it has remained ever since. But he recorded the coordinates and the magazine noted it is this key piece of evidence that may finally lead to the site of Miller's final resting place," wrote Fox.
Miller's story is quite remarkable. He was too old to be drafted at the time so he enlisted in the United States Navy as his way of serving the country. During his travels in Europe, his plane went missing somewhere between England and France. Now, officials are gearing up to investigate the wreckage which is over 130-feet under water.


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Mazda CPO coverage is provided under the remainder of the Mazda New Vehicle Limited Warranty and the New Vehicle Powertrain Warranty, which commenced when the new vehicle was originally sold. At the conclusion of the New Vehicle Powertrain Warranty, the Mazda Certified Pre-Owned Limited Powertrain Warranty begins. This warranty will cover all "covered components" listed for a total of 7 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first from the original in-service date. At the conclusion of the Mazda New Vehicle Limited Warranty, additional Mazda CPO Limited Warranty begins which will cover all "covered components" for a total of 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first from the certified retail date.
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Washington, D.C. – The nonprofit Vet Voice Foundation today praised Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) for introducing two bills, the San Gabriel Mountains, Foothills, and Rivers Protection Act and the Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act, to protect the public lands and rivers in San Gabriel Mountains and Northwestern California.
Visitors from California and around the world come to Northwest and Southern California to visit San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the vast mountains and rives of the Northwest. Senator Harris' bills aim to protect our mountains and wilderness.
Senator Harris' bill, San Gabriel Mountains, Foothills, and Rivers Protection Act (which is a companion bill to similar legislation introduced by Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA)), will expand and protect the recently designated San Gabriel Mountains National Monument to include the western areas of the Angeles National Forest and to establish a National Recreation Area along the Foothills and San Gabriel River corridor. This area is one of the most visited places in the Angeles National Forest and is now under stress from overuse. Senator Harris' bill will enhance conservation and improve management of these areas with special ecological, cultural, historic, and recreational value through more resources, education, and public engagement.
Senator Harris' proposed legislation the Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act (which is a companion bill to legislation of the same name introduced by Congressman Jared Huffman (CA)) would safeguard and restore public lands in the Northwestern California Wilderness. It would protect our wild lands and rivers and expand recreational opportunities while restoring watersheds, managing for fire, and create jobs. This would also drive consumer spending in local communities and enhances the region's outdoor recreation economy.
"I applaud Senator Harris' leadership in working to protect, defend, and provide access for public lands throughout California for veterans, and all Americans," said Hoit.


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Alan Williams should be a free agency target for the Hawks
Hawks / By Admin / May 30, 2017 May 30, 2017
The Hawks have such a talented young trio in Dennis Schroder, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Taurean Prince, and it would be foolish not to stockpile as many players with potential as possible. This is easier to do in free agency and trades due to the restricted free agency young players must go through with the new CBA. So why doesn't Alan Williams meet this criteria?
Williams was an undrafted player who has exceeded all expectations with the rebuilding Pheonix Suns. He is a lot like Paul Millsap in the sense that both guys are undersized and were slept on during the draft despite great college careers. At just 6'7″, Williams was a two-time leading rebounder in the NCAA for UC Santa Barbara. He also was named the Big West Player of the Year in 2014. Teams did not see enough from Williams in Summer League after being drafted, so he took his talents to the Chinese Basketball Association. In 2016, Williams led the entire league in rebounds at a 15.4 RPG clip. This was enough to get Williams a 10-day deal from the Suns. He has never looked back.
Williams was supposed to be nothing but a bench body for the Suns, but he impressed and stayed on the court more than Tyson Chandler and Alex Len down the stretch. Now, Phoenix has to decide whether to pay Williams or Len.
This could be a rare opportunity to add talent under the age of 25 without having to give up assets. Williams can likely be had at a reasonable rate and given his incredible defense, Coach Bud would love him. He would be a much better option for small ball situations than Mike Muscala. Inch for inch, Williams is one of the best up and coming players in the league. One stat that sticks out is that he posted a 19.59 PER last season. He may not be an NBA starter at present, but having Williams on the roster could allow the team to look to move Dwight Howard if that is the direction the team wants to go in. He may be able to fill in for Paul Millsap as well.
This could be just like the Demarre Carroll signing when Coach Bud came in. Williams is a really talented young player that most do not know about because he was stuck playing in Pheonix. Williams could be even better if he surrounds himself around more talent.
Given the Hawks' cap situation, they will have limited funds this offseason and will likely only be able to make one move. If they decide to go young, throwing this money at Alan Williams should be a no-brainer.


Occupying the beachfront of Soldier's Point in Port Stephens, Bannisters has opened the doors to its third luxury boutique hotel in NSW. Featuring 78 rooms; four luxury suites; a penthouse; fifty rooms with picture frame waters views and forest and bushland outlooks, the latest Bannisters has been designed to make the most of its position and the best views of Port Stephens and its landscape.
The lofty, double-height lobby opens onto a stunning infinity pool and bar. Bannisters Port Stephens has two distinct food offerings featuring the celebrated Rick Stein at Bannisters by Sarah and Rick Stein, which has been designed to transition seamlessly from light filled lunches enjoying the water views, to intimate and textured interiors in the evening. The Terrace Bar, best suited for casual dining includes steamed bao buns, fish tacos, haloumi salad, burgers, grilled barramundi, scotch fillet and Archie Rose gin and tonic cheesecake.
Bannisters general manager, Peter Bacon, says: "Bannisters by the Sea and its sister property Bannisters Pavilion, both in Mollymook on the NSW South Coast, have become favourite destinations for Sydneysiders, Canberrans and international visitors, many of whom are drawn to the barefoot luxury on offer and Rick Stein's cuisine. It was a natural progression to expand to the Port Stephens area when the right site became available.
Rick has worked closely with head chef, Mitchell Turner, designing a menu featuring local king prawns, sand whiting, snapper and blue eye trevalla as well as fabulous Sydney rock oysters from local growers. The menu includes his signature Fruits de mer platter, oysters Charentaise, fish and shellfish soup with rouille, Madras curry of blue eye trevalla with tomato and tamarind, and his ever-popular fish pie.
Keeping local with produce, Sarah and Rick collaborated with Brokenwood Wines' chief winemaker, Iain Riggs AM and created a very special wine for the restaurant. "When the sample arrived in London by post, we were blown away. There was a delicious acidity which reminded us both of citrus and apple, but with a minerality too, which really brings out the best in an oyster", says Sarah.
A project of passion for Sarah, she has worked closely with interior designer, Romy Alwill on the design of the restaurant, ensuring it reflected the unique blend of Rick's brand and his restaurants overseas, but also responded to the unique environment of Port Stephens and one that creates a fresh impression of the brand here in Australia. The spaces features earthy tones and textures of the earth and sea with terracotta, brass, and water coloured Japanese wallpaper, rich timber and punches of Rick's signature blue (fresh from the Pacific of course!).


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  tweets <- readLines(path, encoding = "UTF-8", warn = FALSE)
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  }

  if (verbose) {
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    pb$tick()
    id <- unlist(stringi::stri_extract_first_regex(t, "(?<=id\":)\\d+(?=,)"))[1]
    f <- paste0(dir, id, ".json")
    writeLines(t, f, useBytes = TRUE)
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    if ("tbl_df" %in% class(out)) {
      return(out)
    } else {
      return(id)
    }
  })

  # test which ones failed
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  bad_files <- unlist(tweets_l[test])

  # Let user decide what to do
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    message("There were ", length(bad_files),
            " tweets with problems. Should they be copied to your working directory?")
    sel <- menu(c("no", "yes", "copy a list with status_ids"))
    if (sel == 2) {
      dir.create(paste0(getwd(), "/broken_tweets/"))
      file.copy(
        from = paste0(dir, bad_files, ".json"),
        to = paste0(getwd(), "/broken_tweets/", bad_files, ".json")
      )
    } else if (sel == 3) {
      writeLines(bad_files, "broken_tweets.txt")
    }
  }

  # clean up
  unlink(dir, recursive = TRUE)

  # return good tweets
  return(dplyr::bind_rows(tweets_l[!test]))
}


"Lovely reflections on a varied and very full life. You and Astrid create warm, welcoming homes that you generously share with friends. Thank you and many blessings for a continued rich life."
"Begin a new vision and rest your souls.......always open ..... the new will open and happy surprises await.........."
"Very fine. I like your contrasts of two places, and the outer space Hoosic. Buried literary allusions. Much reflection, moving on, and more poems!"


The course is 5000m (5K) long. The course is at Hazelwood Centre, Sunbury-on-Thames. The course is run on a mixture of trail paths and grass. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. Dependent on availability, marshals will be at key sections of the course, or signs will be in place.
Unfortunately dogs are not allowed at this event.
We hope these tips help to ensure that Hazelwood parkrun is fun and safe for everyone.
Two and a half laps on grass and trail between the rugby pitches, and around the perimeter of the centre's grounds. The start and finish are close to the main club house. Unfortunately dogs are not allowed at this event.
The event starts close to the main club house.
Route 216 from Staines or Kingston stops in Green Street opposite Hazelwood Drive.
Route 235 from Brentford Great West Quarter to Sunbury Three Fishes also stops in Green Street opposite Hazelwood Drive.
Route 555 from Sunbury Three Fishes to Whiteley Village store also stops in Green Street opposite Hazelwood Drive.
Alight at Sunbury station. Hazelwood Drive is a c.20-minute walk along Green Street on the right.
Hazelwood Centre is accessible on foot from Green Street, Sunbury.
From major motorway: Leave the M3 at junction 1. Go around Sunbury Cross roundabout and turn into Green Street directed as Lower Sunbury. Go over the railway bridge and continue through two sets of traffic lights, (one is pedestrian). Turn right into Hazelwood Drive at the third set of lights and Hazelwood centre is at the end.
From north: Approach Sunbury Cross roundabout and route is as from motorway.
From south: From Walton-On-Thames, cross Walton Bridge and turn right onto Fordbridge Road B375 (Esso garage on corner of roundabout). Travel into Sunbury and turn left at Flowerpot pub mini roundabout. Hazelwood Drive is c. 300 yards on left.
From east: Follow A308 to Sunbury Cross then route is as from motorway. Alternatively, at Hampton, turn left at lights onto Lower Sunbury Road, then turn right at Flowerpot pub mini roundabout. Hazelwood Drive is c. 300 yards on left.
From west: Travel to Sunbury Cross roundabout and route is as from motorway.
Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee in the Hazelwood cafeteria - please come and join us!


Home / Behavioral Health / Can your social media habits affect your mental health?
Social media has quickly become part of many people's everyday lives. You might be scrolling through feeds from the moment you wake up to the minutes you fall asleep.
Which begs the question, is the prevalence of social media a bad thing? Does social media have a negative influence on how people may view their body?
Many social media apps have "filters" that can alter appearance. These filters can modify facial features to "smooth" the face, make eyes appear larger and even whiten teeth.
While some find this an appealing way to hide imperfections that they're insecure about, researchers have suggested it can also be damaging to one's mental health.
Dr. Barakat also explains that getting "likes" or views increases positive attention, which could lead one to think this is how you are supposed to look.
If you find yourself spending too much time on social media every day, try to be more deliberate about your phone use.
Limit your social media checks to a few certain times per day.
When you're at work, get up and walk around instead of looking at your phone.
Unfollow or block people on social media who make you feel bad about yourself.
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So last week we spoke about why it's so great to be gluten free so now it's time to discuss dairy. As with gluten free, dairy free has been on the rise in recent years, and soy milk is now just as common as regular milk in cafes and restaurants. And with good reason, as it has been estimated that 70% of the worlds population have some degree of lactose intolerance meaning heavily milk based products don't tend to sit too well with most people, and nobody loves a bloated stomach. Going dairy free has also been proven to work wonders for improving skin, combatting acne and creating that glowing, healthy complexion we all desire.
Looking closer at digestion and how our body digests food, it seems quite obvious why dairy doesn't sit too well with most of us. After weaning, humans no longer "need" the ability to digest their mother's milk, so they naturally begin losing lactase, the enzyme that helps to digest the lactose found in milk. This means that most people don't actually have the ability to digest lactose, which leads to stomach pains, bloating and excess gas - just delightful!
As well as this, during production cows are given mass quantities of antibiotics and hormones to help prevent disease and infection and encourage growth, however concerns are now being raised about the amount of drugs that are passing through into to the dairy products created and the affects this is having on the human body. I'm not sure about you, but the idea of a side of antibiotics with my morning latte definitely doesn't sound too appealing.
Away from personal health, avoiding dairy also hugely benefits the environment. Milk production negatively affects air, soil and water quality so avoiding dairy therefore avoids supporting such production methods and lessens your environmental impact.
That's enough ranting about why to avoid dairy for now though, what do you eat instead?
There are so many different alternatives nowadays that dairy milk hardly tends to be the go to choice. Almond milk, hazelnut milk, coconut milk, oat milk, rice milk, soy milk, hemp milk… the list is practically endless and they all offer a different, delicious taste. And with milk alternatives comes their by-products such as dairy free ice cream (usually made from coconut milk, cashews or almonds) and dairy free yoghurt (coconut yoghurt is the most popular). There's also more and more dairy free cheeses popping up on the market, often made from cashews or soy.
Within weeks of giving up dairy, we can pretty much guarantee you will see an improvement in your skin, digestion and overall health, give it a go and let us know how you feel!
And for some delicious dairy free hot drinks, check out our previous blog post here!


Clamping jigs, fences and extension tables to tools or other surfaces can be difficult or limited if the clamp gets in the way. MICROJIG has an innovative new solution in its Matchfit™ Dovetail Clamps that can eliminate clamping interference and improve versatility. Instead of the clamp arm being rectangular in cross-section, Matchfit's clamp head takes the shape of a ½-in., 14-degree dovetail. That way, you can slip the clamp into a dovetail slot you rout into a clamping surface, and the clamp's head will recess inside it while offering "captured" holding power within the slot.
The depth of the jaw is 2-3/8-in., and the clamp's screw can be opened up to offer a total clamping range of 5-1/4-in. At a 4-in. opening, Matchfit provides 595 lbs. of clamping pressure.
Now you can build fences of any height, mount workbench extensions easily, affix jigs to reference surfaces or even create your own track saw system, thanks to the dovetail slot convenience offered by these new clamps.
MICROJIG's Matchfit Dovetail Clamps (model DVC-525) are available now and sold in pairs for $39.95.


The winners of the HFPA's 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards, the precursor to the Academy Awards, have been announced tonight at a ceremony held at The Beverly Hilton hotel, hosted by late night comedian Seth Meyers. Hopefully this will be an exciting show, as the HFPA is often very boring. Our list below will be updated with all film-related winners as they're revealed during the live broadcast. The nominees featured a lots of great films from 2017, including Get Out, The Shape of Water, Dunkirk and Call Me By Your Name, of course, and I'm curious to find out which films/actors the HFPA fell for this time. Let's see who wins big.
The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards are being held at The Beverly Hilton as hosted by Seth Meyers with a live telecast on NBC. See the full list of 2017 film winners below. Winners highlighted in BOLD.
Thoughts: Well, not my choice. Not my favorite. But oh well, seems to be the one the HFPA loved the most.
Thoughts: This is fantastic! Gary Oldman has been waiting for this moment for so many years, and he really gives an exceptional performance as Churchill in the film. Congrats! Happy to see him win.
Thoughts: Well, I would've preferred Sally Hawkins. But, McDormand is badass in this so I'm happy for her.
Thoughts: Congrats!!! This is great, a big win for Greta Gerwig and A24 and everyone else. Huzzah.
Thoughts: Yes!! I'm happy with this, he's incredible playing Wiseau in this film and it's a good win.
Thoughts: Rock on!!! Go Saoirse, she deserves this time in the spotlight.
Thoughts: Big fan of this film, but it's divisive. Was not expecting it to win, but I'm fine with this.
Thoughts: Yay!!! I love Coco, another victory for Pixar.
Thoughts: Well, I would've been happy with anyone else, but Sam Rockwell is a stellar actor and I'm glad to see him win. I just think all the other performances here were more worthy of winning. Oh well.
Thoughts: Expected but deserved, she's so fierce in this film.
Thoughts: Ayyyyyy!!! Guillermo!!!!! Love this film!! Hooray!!
Thoughts: Nice!! This was expected.
Thoughts: Desplat!! Lovely score, happy for him winning.
Final Thoughts: Well, I can't say I am totally satisfied but there were a few nice surprises this year. I'm not the biggest fan of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, it is an intelligent and enjoyable film but I don't think it's the best of the year. Definitely not. Critics seem to love it, which is why I'm not surprised the HFPA had it win so much. That said, I am happy about Guillermo del Toro and Alexandre Desplat winning for The Shape of Water. Frances McDormand is a true badass. Gary Oldman deserved to win. So did Saoirse Ronan and Allison Janney. And you know, I'm fine with James Franco winning as well - because he is quite impressive in The Disaster Artist and got totally lost playing Tommy Wiseau. I'm also very surprised by In the Fade winning, but it's a good film. Nothing really upset me, so overall it's okay but I'm not that satisfied.
What do you think of the 2018 winners? How is the show this year with Seth Meyers? Entertaining? Are these winners an early indicator for Oscars, or not? What favorite movies from 2017 are you rooting for?


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Out of Print Numismatic Books
All books are new and the latest reprint unless otherwise noted. All used books are worn working copies unless otherwise noted. Please note that even if new, older out of print books may be shelf-worn, with yellowing and bent corners, for example.
Coinage and Money Under the Roman Republic Italy and the Mediterranean Economy, 1985
Traces the history of Roman Coinage and the spread in its use within the context of the economy and society of the different areas involved, and assesses the impact of the revolution in the monetary history of the Mediterranean brought about by Rome.BK18261. Coinage and Money Under the Roman Republic Italy and the Mediterranean Economy, 1985 by Michael H Crawford , hardcover, some dust jacket wear, 355 pages, illustrations and maps, international shipping at the actual cost of postage; $230.00 (€202.40)
Nomisma VI - X: Untersuchungen Auf Dem Gerbiete Der Antiken Munzkunde
Nomisma: Investigations In The Field of Ancient NumismaticsBK65057. Nomisma VI - X: Untersuchungen Auf Dem Gerbiete Der Antiken Munzkunde by Hans Von Fritze & Hugo Gaebler, Arnaldo Forni Editore, 2002, over 20 pages of plates, paperback, only one copy available; $140.00 (€123.20)
Die Munzpragung Von Bizye
The primary reference for the coinage of Bizye.BK11153. Die Munzpragung Von Bizye by Jordanka Jurukova, 2 volumes, 1981, in German, 94 pages, 29 plates, hardback, only one copy available, new; $120.00 (€105.60)
Pre-Roman and Early Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass
One of the most important and sought-after volumes on early Roman glass that has been produced in English. With more than 17,000 glass objects, the Corning Museum of Glass is one of the world's most comprehensive collections. Dr. Goldstein, the Curator of Ancient Glass, has provided an essential guide to ancient glass in existence prior to the innovation of the blowpipe. With an introductory background, this book catalogues 919 items from all areas of the Pre-Roman and Roman world.BK50729. Pre-Roman and Early Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass by Sidney M. Goldstein, 312 pages, 42 plates majority in color, 919 items catalogued, 1979, out of print and can be hard to find, worn and torn dust jacket, USED, ex libris Alex G. Malloy, only one copy available; $90.00 (€79.20)
The Origins of The Anastasian Currency Reform
BL20293. Book The Origins of The Anastasian Currency Reform by D. M. Metcalf, hardcover, 105 pages, 12 plates, ex University of Chicago library; $80.00 (€70.40)
Imitations and Inventions of Roman Coins
Renaissance imitation medals of Julius Caesar and the Roman Empire. Extensively illustrates Giovani da Cavino's imitation medals and the medals of other other Renaissance engravers as well.BL20458. Imitations and Inventions of Roman Coins by Zander H Klawans, hardcover, dust cover wear and small markings, 136 pages, illustrated, signed by the author; $70.00 (€61.60)
Later Indo-Scythians, (From the Numismatic Chronicle 1893-94) 1979, Alexander Cunningham
BL20299. Later Indo-Scythians, (From the Numismatic Chronicle 1893-94), 1979 by Alexander Cunningham, edited by A. K. Narain, published in India, 1979, hardcover, 293 pages, 10 plates, cover wear, international shipping at the actual cost of postage; $60.00 (€52.80)
Coin Hoards From Roman Britain X
Hoards in the volume include a unique group of 110 plated denarii from northern Suffolk, a rare hoard of second-century gold aurei from Didcot, Oxfordshire, and a late fourth-century hoard of nearly seven-and-a-half thousand coins from Bishops Cannings, Wiltshire.BK10529. Coin Hoards From Roman Britain X edited by Roger Bland & John Orna-Ornstein, British Museum Press, 1997, 480 pages, 48 plates, hard cover, includes dust jacket ; $55.00 (€48.40)
Coins of Macedonia and Rome: Essays in Honour of Charles Hersh
A collection of 22 essays on Macedonian and Roman coins compiled for the 75th birthday of subject expert Charles Hersh. The essays include:
Two hoards of minor silver by Arnold Spaer
Lions and lionesses, eagles and a few heads: a new uncertain mint in Caria by Silvia Hurter
The coins in the name of Sura by Francois de Callataÿ
Selinus and the quadrigatus by Michael Crawford
The Mars/eagle and thunderbolt gold and Ptolemaic involvement in the Second Punic War by A.R. Meadows
More evidence for the early denarius by Richard Schaefer
Some late 'early' Republican quinarii by Richard Witschonke
Unpublished Roman Republican bronze coins by R. Russo
Roman Republican coinage c.150-90 BC by H.B. Mattingly
The coinage of the Social War by Andrew Burnett
Coinage, credit and the aerarium in the 80s BC by J.H.C. Williams
The coinage of Bibulus again by Michel Amandry
A group of Eraviscan denarii by Robert D. Freeman
Roman Republican coins in the Manchester Museum by Keith Sugden
Overstrikes and imitative coinages in central Italy in the late Republic by C. StannardBK10030. Coins of Macedonia and Rome: Essays in Honour of Charles Hersh edited by Burnett, A, U. Wartenberg and R. Witschonke, 1998, hard cover with dust jacket, 229 pages, 34 plates, NEW, one copy available; $50.00 (€44.00)
Coins from Karanis: The University of Michigan Excavations 1924-1935
Coins from Karanis: The University of Michigan Exacavations 1924-1935.
The University of Michigan excavations of the Graeco-Roman period Egyptian site of Karanis yielded one of the largest group of Roman coins to come from a controlled excavation. This book contains a catalogue of over 1700 entries covering over 26,000 coins from Ptolemy II to Heraclius, with the great majority coming from the 1st-5th centuries A.D., ranging from low-denomination bronze coins to gold aureii. The catalogue is prefaced by general discussion and an analysis of the major coin hoards from the Michigan Karanis excavations. BK34123. Coins from Karanis: The University of Michigan Excavations 1924-1935 by R.A. Haatvedt & E.E. Peterson, edited by Elinor M. Husselman, paperback, 400 pages, plus 11 pages of plates; unused but 45 years old and many copies have some minor flaws or damage; $40.00 (€35.20)
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So many unknowns when it comes to the creatures hiding away in the depths of the ocean, but we know some things for sure! We know these interesting looking fellas exist and we know exactly which sea level depth to avoid, in order to never make eye-contact.
Pet insurance company Helpucover UK has created an enlightening infographic delineating animals' ocular capacity. It looks at 10 different species including sharks as well as your favorite furry felines and canines.
Is Your Cat Fat or Fit?
Over half of our cats are overweight. Here's a useful guide for any cat owner.
Ohai, Cheezfrends! We take a brief break from our normLOL schedule to present this informative guide on dog CPR. Hopefully you will never have to use this on your canine companion, but it never hurts to be prepared!
Pet Travel Safety From Hipmunk!


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Tackling Parking Officer Abuse with Unified Evidence
Parking agencies are gathering infraction evidence more easily
By Chris Yigit
About two million people are affected by workplace violence every year in the United States. Some of these people are parking enforcement officers. While out on daily patrol, parking enforcement officers are regularly subject to verbal abuse and violent outbursts when issuing tickets. In more severe cases, they may even be physically attacked, have coffee thrown in their faces or side-swiped by disgruntled drivers who get caught breaking the rules. This is why many enforcement officers are given hours of training in violence prevention, learning how to de-escalate aggressive behavior and protect themselves.
However, sometimes that training is not enough. Surviving trauma, abuse and assault on the job can often lead to an increase in absenteeism and stress, which can hurt an organization. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, nonfatal workplace assaults alone result in more than 876,000 lost workdays and $16 million in lost wages every year. Today, there's an opportunity for university and city parking enforcement departments to keep their officers safer by equipping their team with body-wearable cameras.
Keeping Officers Safer
Once an aggressor knows they are on camera, it becomes easier for an officer to de-escalate the situation. With a push of the button, a parking enforcement officer can use body-wearable cameras to collect evidence and deter aggressive behavior. Should an altercation ensue, the parking enforcement department has the evidence they need to pursue a criminal case if required.
Because body-wearable cameras are more commonly associated with law enforcement, the system features and workflows are typically designed for police officers and their duties. With slight enhancements focused around parking enforcement tasks, body-wearable camera solutions can be just as useful to a parking officer to curb on-the-job threats.
For a long time, parking enforcement agencies have shied away from equipping officers with body-worn devices because they worried about the monumental task of managing a whole new source of evidence, often using an entirely new and separate system from their enforcement solution. It is an extremely time-consuming process to not only sort through video from body-wearable cameras and find the right evidence, but then also have to associate that video to the infraction data from a parking enforcement system.
Unification is helping to streamline this process. Today, it is possible to sync the body cameras with a system that is increasingly becoming commonplace in day-to-day parking enforcement tasks—automatic license plate recognition (ALPR). Within a unified platform, all recorded video from the body-wearable camera can be tied with the license plate reads from the mobile ALPR system.
Unifying Body-wearable Devices and ALPR Technology
Through this unified platform, handling parking enforcement tasks and staying safe become seamless to the operator. Essentially, an officer can drive around in their vehicle, searching for parking violations. As soon as the mobile ALPR system alerts them to an infraction, they can then press the record button on their body-worn device to begin documenting the issuance of the ticket and gathering more contextual evidence of the infraction itself. Should an individual cause a scene or become violent in any way, the enforcement officer could advise them of the video recording and diffuse the situation. Once their shift is over and the camera is docked at the department office, the system will automatically store all video evidence, associating each recording to the license plate read and other ALPR data.
Later, the parking enforcement manager can conduct searches using various metadata such as the license plate number, GPS coordinates, and timestamps, or by using a city or university campus map to quickly find video and information.
Capturing the Infraction Scene on Video
Investing in body-wearable technology in parking enforcement is not all about safety. Parking agencies can capture more evidence to support infractions.
For instance, if an officer is alerted to a vehicle parked in a disabled parking spot, the recording from the body-worn camera can provide an entire view of the scene. It would show the vehicle in an obvious infraction, the license plate, any signage and the missing disability parking permit. This can reduce the chances of tickets being contested, while simplifying the evidence collection and association.
The Future of Parking Enforcement
Assaults on parking enforcement officers are a growing concern for cities and universities everywhere. Body-wearable cameras are becoming a new tool to keep parking enforcement officers safer, which in turn helps to reduce stress, absenteeism and turnover.
By unifying these devices with an ALPR system during enforcement, parking agencies can further streamline the collection and association of evidence, so that if ticket disputes do come up, managers will be mouse clicks away from indisputable proof of infraction. Meanwhile, parking enforcement officers can go about their daily duties with greater confidence and ease.
This article originally appeared in the September 2018 issue of Security Today.


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Scary Loves Posh's Clothes; Jennifer Connelly Models Anti-Gravity Shoes
Jenna Sauers
Filed to:Rag Trade
Did L.A. boutique Maxfield drop Victoria Beckham's dVb in favor of Holmes & Yang? Posh's people say Maxfield hasn't ordered the line for three seasons, and the decision had nothing to do with Katie Holmes, who is Posh's friend. [P6]
Luckily, old bandmate Mel B says she loves Posh's clothing lines. "I'm going out with Geri and Emma while I'm here — and I'll be wearing one of Victoria's dresses," the singer told a crowd in London. [Daily Mail]
American Apparel is laying off 1,500 workers — more than 10% of its total workforce — because of immigration violations. When ICE raided its factory in downtown L.A. two months ago, 1,600 workers were found to be unauthorized to work in the U.S., and a further 200 were found to have immigration irregularities. Company founder Dov Charney released a statement saying: "Many of you have been with me for so many years, and I just cry when I think that so many people will be leaving the company. It is my belief that immigrants bring prosperity to any economy." This is the latest in a long line of bad news for the company. From being dogged with sexual harassment lawsuits, to the $5 million settlement it had to pay Woody Allen in May after using his image on billboards without authorization, to this week's reprimand from the British Advertising Standards Authority for "sexualising a child," American Apparel can't seem to keep its house in order. [LATimes]
There are behind-the-scenes shots of Lily Allen working with Karl Lagerfeld on the new Chanel Cocoon bag campaign. [DailyMail]
We don't doubt that Patrick Demarchelier is planning to shoot 100 top models in Fashion's Night Out t-shirts outside Bryant Park on September 9, but somehow we think someone got confused when noting that "Iman and her daughter Chanel" would be among them. [WWD]
OMG! Modelfights on Project Runway: Models Of The Catwalk. [P6]
If you have any interest in beautiful, softly draped leather jackets, deconstructed tee shirts, or vaguely gothic skintight pants — or if you just want to know where that ubiquitous no-closure wraparound sweater, like a high-fashion snuggie ancestor, that everyone from Alice + Olivia to Eileen Fisher has knocked off came from originally — you need to learn about Rick Owens, now. And how his aesthetic is back in a big way just now. [NYTimes]
Speaking of which, peep Jennifer Connelly in the British InStyle in Rodarte thigh-high boots and Olivier Theyskens' gothic heel-less 8" runway shoes. [Daily Mail]
Also big for fall, at least in men's wear: Steve McQueen. [WSJ]
There's a rumor going around that Peter Som is set to become the first creative director of Tommy Hilfiger. [WWD]
Thom Browne is launching two new lower-priced lines for Spring 2010. [WWD]
Mark your calendars! She by Sheree, apparently some design offspring of a Real Housewife, is coming to Fashion Week. [People]
Juergen Teller, who shoots all of Marc Jacobs' campaigns, reports that only one set of images has ever caused any particular controversy — and it's not the ones of a then-12-year-old Dakota Fanning, which even the photographer calls "very hard-core." In Fall of 2006, Jacobs chose makeup artist Dick Page and his partner, James Gibbs, to star in the campaign, and Teller shot the couple making out in the woods outside their home. There was a furor: Men's Vogue even refused to run the ads. [The Moment]
Kenny Chesney says his new clothing line, Blue Chair Bay, is designed to reflect his life off the stage. "I would wear these clothes in Malibu, East Tennessee, where I'm from, or on my boat in St. John," the singer explained at MAGIC, the apparel trade conference that just ended in Las Vegas. Chesney's apparel partners had an airstream full of clothes and purposefully-weatherbeaten blue wicker chairs parked in their booth at the show. [WWD]
Daisy Lowe's jewelry line with Swarovski is said to feature pieces inspired by the stars, moon, and planets. [Elle UK]
Derek Lam's CEO, Jan Schottlman, denies the anonymous reports published by Page Six that the company is haemorrhaging money. [The Cut]
Dooney & Bourke are going back to models for their campaigns after seasons of using actresses. Hayden Panettiere is getting thrown over for Maggie Rizer. [WWD]
Georgia May Jagger, in her new denim ad: "Hudson jeans. Soft...and blue. And very tight." Descriptive! [TDB]
Richard Chai is doing a line with Keds. Chai's sneakers, which are canvas and leather in white, grey and black, have silver zippers between the rows of eyelets. They hit stores in January of next year, and pricing information isn't yet available. [WWD]
Someone painted an entire Spanish Colonial-style bungalow in Louis Vuitton's signature logo print. So long as Britney Spears doesn't use it as the set for her next video, we imagine these folks in Mexicali might be safe from LVMH's lawyers. [BoingBoing via hazmeelchingadofavor]