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The Biggest Status Symbol in the Nordic Iron Age was a Goose
Forget about Gucci bags, gold jewellery, and fast cars. In the Nordic Roman Iron Age, the best status symbol was a goose. Alternatively a hen.
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That is the conclusion made by Danish scientists after studying almost 100 graves from the Early and Late Roman Iron Age (1-375 CE).
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They further posit that the Roman influence led to a significant shift in the way in which Scandinavians buried their dead.
One of the changes was the custom of burying people with different species of animals – and the newly introduced hens and geese were especially high-ranking status symbols.
"We don't have these kinds of poultry before Christ, so it is clearly associated with the Roman life and Roman status. In the Roman Empire, hens and geese were a common burial gift, while in Denmark they were new and exotic species," says Anne Birgitte Gotfredsen from the Natural History Museum of Denmark at the University of Copenhagen.
A woman buried with a sheep is typical of the graves throughout the Roman Iron Age (in the Nordic countries). Other animal species (including sheep) are found in younger periods and demonstrate Roman influence. (Photo: Kroppedal Museum)
Gotfredsen analysed the animal bones and is lead-author on a book - Wealth and Prestige 2 - detailing the new analyses.
Only a select few were buried with hens or geese, and even within these two high-status symbols, there were many differences. While 'chicken graves' contained considerable valuables, it was only the 'goose graves' that contained expensive, imported Roman goods, says Anne Birgitte Gotfredsen.
"These birds were certainly rare and at this time we don't find them in ordinary domestic waste. We only see them as whole animals in connection with rituals or in a grave," says Gotfredsen.
The Roman influence was strong in this period and the inspiration is clearly seen in the development of burial rituals, she says. The most significant shift occurred in the transition from the Early to Late Roman Iron Age, around 150 CE.
"The number of species increases as do the number of whole animals and partial animals. The high status graves contained significantly more: More species meant higher status. There's is no doubt that the material expression changed according to Roman inspiration," she says.
First study of its kind
It is the first time that scientists have combined zoological studies of animal skeletons with archaeological and anthropological results in Danish graves from the Roman Iron Age period, when Scandinavia was undergoing great cultural change.
"It's the first study of it's kind, where material is worked on collectively and for me, it opens up entirely new aspects of burial rituals in this period," says archaeologist Mogens Bo Henriksen, curator at Odense City Museums, Denmark.
Previously, inspiration was taken from the Roman Empire in the form of imported goods, weapons, glass beakers, bronze vessels, and coins, but the burial rituals show that the influence was much more widespread.
"The new burial rites are a clear sign of contact with the Romans, and the adoption of their animals. There are even some signs indicating that, just like the Romans, people began to hold banquets for the dead. It was an entire lifestyle," says Henriksen.
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The remains of an adult rooster, discovered at the foot of a woman's grave in Kærup, Ringsted, East Denmark. (Photo: Geert Brovad)
Animals carried great symbolism
The new study allows archaeologists to learn more about the significance of the widespread practice of laying animals in graves alongside the dead, he says.
"We previously thought that the animals were buried first and foremost as food and that the grave was a locked room for the dead, but this is far from that. The animals were much more than practical and functional, they held great symbolism," says Henriksen.
Geese, which start turning up in graves during this period, were considered holy in Roman culture. They represented the goddess Juno, who was married with Jupiter and had the highest rank in Roman mythology.
"Altogether, it sends a signal. The burials in this period were more than anything else a stage-managed event, which intended to signal lineage and thereby the status of the descendants," he says.
Shared animals with the dead
During the transition from Early to Late Roman Iron Age, there was a change in the way in which people arranged animals inside the graves, says Gotfredsen.
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For example, the practice of placing half of the animal in each end of the grave ended. Instead, they began to lay the entire animal, though still cut, in one position in the grave and the meat was cut from the bones. They also preferred to use young animals.
Gotfredsen agrees that Scandinavians acquired the Roman tradition of holding banquets around their dead, which may be supported by the new way in which people treated animals.
"We can see from the cut marks on the bones that some of the meat is cut away. This could have happened very close to the grave, which we cannot see today, but we think that the cut meat was prepared and 'shared' with the dead before they closed the grave," she says.
Iron Age prince surrounded by animals
One of the richest graves in the collection is the Ellekilde grave, which is dated to the Late Roman Iron Age.
In the grave, an Iron Age prince was buried with so many different species that archaeologists are in no doubt of his social status: a goose, a dog, a pig, cattle and sheep. The significance of the dog was particularly ambiguous, says Gotfredsen.
"Most animals were thought as food gifts, even though they could also have had a symbolic significance, but dogs were something else. There are no cut marks of the bones. They were a friend," she says.
Dogs appear in many contexts in archaeological material in relation to burials and probably also had a cosmological significance, perhaps as a friend in the afterlife.
"So it certainly signalled status. We only see dogs in high status burials," says Gotfredsen.
Dogs are also used to symbolize hunting and warfare, says Henriksen.
The Prince from Ellekilde was buried with a weapon. He is interpreted to be a warrior and his dog is thought to be a fighting dog.
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If you are a basketball fan, NBA League Pass is a great deal because it allows you to watch all out-of-market games for the entire regular season — that's over a thousand live games per season. Read on to learn everything you need to know to watch without a cable subscription!
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1 2022 NBA Season Schedule Overview
2 NBA League Pass Details
3 NBA League Pass Plans
4 NBA League Pass With Live TV Streaming
5 Streaming Devices for NBA League Pass
6 Wrapping Up
Are you interested in watching every NBA game possible? Or do you solely care about your team and are located outside of its local area? In either case, NBA League Pass may be just what you are looking for as it provides you with access to a tremendous number and variety of live games.
For those in the United States and Canada, it offers a way to stream all NBA matchups that are not telecast nationally and are not played by teams local to your area. Meanwhile, fans who are located outside those two countries can, in nearly all cases, watch all games with no blackout restrictions whatsoever.
The annual cost of NBA League Pass for those in the US varies, depending on what point of the season it is, as it is gradually reduced in price as time passes.
For example, on Feb 1, 2022, past the 2021-22 campaign's midway point, that price was $49.99 while its monthly cost then was just $14.99. Conversely, prior to that season's start, those respective prices were $199.99 and $28.99.
The point is to use these listed prices as ballpark figures as the current prices can change throughout the season. We will update this article as information becomes available.
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2022 NBA Season Schedule Overview
NBA League Pass is only available for the regular season. The preseason and playoff games are not included.
NBA Preseason: September 30th – October 14th
NBA Regular Season: October 18th – April 9th
NBA Playoffs: April 16th – June 18th
NBA League Pass Details
The most important thing that those based in the US and Canada should note when considering whether or not to get NBA League Pass is which games are considered out-of-market. You will only be able to see the games that are not blacked out to you.
Nationally broadcast games are blacked out to all NBA League Pass subscribers. These include contests shown on ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV in the US. And Sportsnet and TSN in Canada.
As a result of that restriction, you will not be able to watch any All-Star Weekend-related activities or any NBA playoff games through this service. Instead, you need to secure access to whichever channel is showing your game of interest through other means.
Note that since all Toronto Raptors games are available with national broadcasts in Canada, on Sportsnet and TSN, NBA League Pass is not an option for Raptors fans who live north of the border.
The blackout policy gets much more complicated when considering which team(s) a fan is blacked out for those in the US.
Fortunately, the NBA's website has a useful zip code tool where you can insert your zip code or any zip codes where you expect to be in the future and see which teams, if any, you are blacked out from.
As for an "if any" example, if you are in Alaska, you are not blacked out from any teams. However, it is a different situation for those in Hawaii as subscribers there are blacked out from the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Sacramento Kings although, interestingly, not the Golden State Warriors.
Do note that, in addition to in Hawaii, blackout regions can sometimes extend great distances from a team's home arena. For example, those in Glendive, MT, are blacked out from watching Utah Jazz games through this service.
However, you do get to receive the local radio broadcasts for all live games through NBA League Pass, so if you are interested in a game that is blacked out to you, you are not completely shut out from following the action live.
NBA basketball fans based outside of the US and Canada can, with few exceptions, watch games with an NBA League Pass subscription. This includes those on national television in the US or Canada or on local television where the subscriber is.
However, basketball fans located in Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Syria are not allowed to subscribe to NBA League Pass.
For those in the US and Canada, you can watch any games that have been blacked out due to being broadcast nationally on-demand three hours later and any games blacked out locally three days later.
NBA League Pass Plans
Before we dive into the plans, keep in mind that these prices can fluctuate significantly throughout the season. This is even true of the monthly rates at times. Also note that a seven-day free trial is usually offered.
All prices mentioned below are for those based in the US unless otherwise noted. If you are not located in the US, make sure to check the prices for where you are as they can be significantly different.
The good news is that NBA League Pass prices are about half what they were last season. It's not clear whether this will be the case all season long, but it appears to be.
NBA League Pass + NBA TV
This is the plan that most think of when NBA League Pass comes to mind. It features all games not blacked out nationally or locally. Its cost at the start of the 2022-23 season is $99.99/yr or $14.99/mo. (This is half the cost it was last year, but this appears to be the new price — it is also the price when purchased through a live TV streaming service.)
Included are local radio broadcasts, great to still keep up to date on blacked-out games or if you simply want to follow a contest without needing to settle down and watch it. It also provides access to replays of every game, including 10-minute condensed versions, and NBA Finals games from the past 20 years.
Access to NBA TV is included as well, but note that this will not help you watch local teams play as their games are blacked out on NBA TV as well. The intent is that you will watch that simulcasted broadcast through the relevant local broadcaster. (For this, we recommend DIRECTV STREAM since they offer these channels for all the teams.)
NBA League Pass Premium + NBA TV
The premium package is the same as the standard package with two significant additional benefits. One is the lack of commercials, which greatly improves the viewing experience for most. Another is that you can watch games simultaneously on two separate devices.
For the 2022-23 season, this cost is $129.99/yr and $19.99/mo.
NBA Team Pass
If you are solely interested in one team, the NBA Team Pass may be for you as it provides access to just your chosen team. Note that home and away broadcasts are still available, so if you are a fan of a team but dislike its local broadcasters, you can instead watch the opponent's broadcasts every game.
Also, all blackout restrictions still apply, so this will not work for you if you are a Nets fan in Brooklyn. Plus, keep in mind that NBA TV is not included with this and that games on NBA TV are blacked out.
The price for this plan at the start of the 2022-23 season was $13.99/mo or $89.99/yr. For almost all fans, the full League Pass is a better deal.
The NBA League Pass standard package includes NBA TV. But if you simply want to watch NBA TV and the variety of games that it broadcasts that are not blacked out for you locally, this plan is for you. It is $59.99/yr (last year's $6.99/mo option seems to be gone). At that price, it makes more sense to get League Pass.
Note that this plan is not available internationally — not even Canada.
NBA League Pass Audio
If you would like to enjoy a much more affordable option that has no blackouts whatsoever and do not mind not being able to watch the games, NBA League Pass Audio is for you. It provides access to all radio broadcasts for every contest. Its cost is $9.99/yr, and it does not appear that it fluctuates at all.
This plan is also not available outside of the US.
NBA 3-Game Choice
The NBA 3-Game Choice plan is only available internationally — including subscribers in Canada. It offers access to the live streams for three games in any given month, which are chosen by the subscriber.
Do note that, as with all of these plans, prices can fluctuate from country to country. For example, those in Canada would pay, as of Feb 1, 2022, $19.99/yr or $2.99/mo for this plan while NBA fans who are instead in Albania would pay lower rates for it: $14.99/yr or $1.99/mo.
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NBA League Pass With Live TV Streaming
The only way for those based in the US to get complete NBA coverage is to combine NBA League Pass with securing access to ABC, TNT, and ESPN through other means. For cord-cutters, this mostly means a streaming service. A few of these incorporate NBA League Pass into the services.
Plus, keep in mind that some of those that do incorporate it offer free previews of this plan. For example, Sling TV and DIRECTV STREAM both did so at the start of the 2021-22 season, through Oct 26.
The base FuboTV plan offers well over 100 channels for $74.99/mo. You can add NBA League Pass for $14.99/mo extra.
However, one significant hole in FuboTV's channel lineup is the absence of TBS, which will air most of the American League playoff games. This will also cause you to miss out on a few regular season games every season.
However, you would be able to access all NBA games that are being broadcast on ABC and ESPN. With that said, NBA TV would be extra, necessitating getting its Sports Plus with NFL RedZone add-on ($10.99/mo) or its Fubo Extra add-on ($7.99/mo) to secure access to NBA TV-broadcast games as well.
FuboTV also offers the RSNs for a number of teams if you live in their broadcasting areas: Utah Jazz, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards, and Portland Trail Blazers.
Finally, FuboTV provides 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage and streaming on up to ten devices at the same time.
Our FuboTV review has more.
DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV) includes, for an additional price, access to NBA League Pass Premium. But most fans would not go with DIRECTV STREAM just for NBA League Pass.
The main reason to get DIRECTV STREAM is because it is the king of RSNs. DIRECTV STREAM provides local coverage of every NBA team except for the Philadelphia 76ers. No other live TV streaming service comes close.
To get access to your local NBA team's games, you will need to get the DIRECTV STREAM Choice package for $99.99/mo. Along with it, you get over 100 other channels including ABC, ESPN, Fox, and TBS.
All DIRECTV STREAM plans come with unlimited cloud DVR and unlimited streaming devices. Get the details in our DIRECTV STREAM review.
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Sling TV is the lowest-cost option to combine NBA League Pass with a live TV streaming service. The base Sling plans cost $40.00/mo and feature between 30 and 40 channels. NBA League Pass is an add-on.
Sling Blue is oriented around NBC and Fox channels but includes others like MLB Network. Sling Orange is focused on ESPN but notably includes Disney Channel. Both plans provide 50 hours of cloud DVR storage. Blue allows you to stream on up to 3 devices at once but Orange is limited to a single stream. You can also combine the plans for $55.00/mo.
Sling TV is also the best streaming service in terms of customizability. It has a number of add-on collections like the Sports Extra add-on, which includes NBA TV. And it includes a long of single-channel add-ons.
See our Sling TV review for more information.
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You can get either an annual or a monthly subscription to NBA League Pass through YouTube TV ($64.99/mo). However, do keep in mind that you cannot take this annual pass outside of YouTube TV. If you cancel YouTube TV during that season, you will also lose access to those NBA League Pass games.
Otherwise, note that access to ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV is included with a YouTube TV subscription.
You can also secure access to NBA League Pass through Amazon Prime and Yahoo Sports. Try it with a free 30-day trial.
Note that if you are still using a cable or satellite TV provider, you can also get NBA League Pass with providers like DIRECTV Satellite.
Streaming Devices for NBA League Pass
Regardless of whether you get NBA League Pass alone (using the NBA app) or through a live TV streaming service (using its app), you will be able to watch on most devices. The standalone system supports the following devices:
Amazon Fire Tablet
Xbox One, Series X
Xfinity Flex.
The live TV services support roughly the same devices. None, however, support the PlayStation. DIRECTV STREAM doesn't provide support for Fire Tablet, Android TV, Hisense, Oculus, Xbox, or Xfinity devices. But it does support Samsung smart TVs.
Fubo doesn't support the Oculus or Xfinity devices. But it does support LG, Samsung, and VIZIO smart TVs.
Sling doesn't support the Hisense. But it does support AirTV, Google Nest, LG, Portal, TiVo Stream, and VIZIO devices.
NBA League Pass can be a tremendous option for watching basketball games. However, do keep in mind its limitations, particularly its national and local blackout policies.
Also, take into account which regional sports networks you have access to and how that affects this. DIRECTV STREAM offers all of them except in Philadelphia. Plus, consider that any time your favorite team plays a local one, those games will be blacked out too.
Another thing to make a note of is any autorenewal that may occur. This policy will vary, depending on if you are securing NBA League Pass through a streaming service or on its own. However, if you are getting it from NBA.com, season- and month-long subscriptions will be auto-renewed unless opted out of.
Does Hulu offer NBA League Pass?
Neither Hulu (on-demand) or Hulu + Live TV offer NBA League Pass as an add-on. Nor is NBA TV available. Of course, you can get them both directly. It just means that you will have to switch between apps. If you want it integrated, check out DIRECTV STREAM, FuboTV, or YouTube TV.
How can I watch my local NBA teams' games?
You cannot watch your local team with NBA League Pass. For games featuring your local team, you must watch the few that are broadcast nationally. And for the rest, you will need access to your local RSNs like the those in the Bally Sports, NBC Sports, and AT&T SportsNet sports channels. See our NBA Viewer's Guide for a complete list.
How do I watch individual teams?
You can also get NBA Team Pass, which only features the games of a single team. It is only slightly less expensive than the full plan, so it may not be worth it. If you want general information on watch a specific team without cable, see our individual pages:
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The striking thing about masala pav is that it's always made on a cast iron griddle, also known as the tawa in Hindi. Most households have an iron tawa at their disposal. For those who don't, I strongly recommend that you get yourself one. I use a tawa with a 15-inch diameter and I am looking to upgrade to a 20 incher. You can easily get it for INR 200-300 ($3-$5)at a market that sells iron utensils. Otherwise, try the online stores like Amazon.
You might be wondering if you could use a skillet. If it's a cast iron skillet, then you may use it. If it's the kadhai that you are talking about, I wouldn't recommend it. The masala of masala pav has a very unique texture that can be achieved only when it's cooked on a griddle or tawa. The veggies are just cooked and not mushy. There is an amalgamation between the veggies, the fat, powdered spices and the water. That kind of emulsification can be achieved without making the veggies soppy only when you prepare it on a tawa.
Not all snack foods have to be boring in order to be healthy. Masala pav has an optimum amount of fat and loads of vegetables. Besides, it tastes great after a few hours when the flavors have melded even better. I think it's one of the coolest snack ideas for school for your kids. They and their friends would enjoy the masala pav and praise your cooking endlessly. Masala pav are prefect snack bites for when you unwind with your loved ones over evening tea.
An easy snack to prepare, these spicy, hot, buttery dinner rolls are a crowd-pleaser. No two ways about it. Try preparing them for occasions like kitty parties or a weekend brunch with friends because it's a no-mess, little clean up required recipe that needs just one griddle or tawa and a spatula.
Now let's see how to make masala pav with step by step pictures.
Masala Pav – Dinner rolls smeared with butter and stuffed with onion-capsicum filling that has been prepared using PavBhaji Masala. The pav is then topped grated cheese that makes it more sinful.
Heat the tawa/griddle and add butter on it. Also, add oil because it prevents the butter from burning.
When the butter has melted, add onions and sauté them till they turn golden.
Add crushed ginger and garlic and sauté till the raw smell disappears.
Add capsicum and sauté for a minute till it gives out a nice aroma.
Add tomatoes and some salt.
Give it a mix and cover the griddle and let the tomatoes cook for a minute so that they soften.
Add the spices – turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and PavBhaji Masala. Also, adjust the salt at this stage.
Add some water and cook the masala till the gravy thickens.
Finally when the oil begins to separate, add coriander leaves, green chilies and lemon juice. Give it a final mix.
Set the masala on one side of the tawa/griddle. Melt some more butter.
Toast the pav/dinner roll nicely on both outer sides.
Open it up and toast it nicely on the inside as well.
Spoon the masala generously on one side of the pav/dinner roll and sprinkle some cheese.
Close the pav/dinner roll and spoon some masala on top of it too. Sprinkle more cheese.
Masala pav is ready. Serve hot with some onion slices, lemon wedges and garlic onion chutney. Enjoy!
First off, finely chop 3 medium onions, 2 medium tomatoes, 1 medium capsicum, and 2 green chilies. You will also need 2 tsp of crushed garlic, 1 tsp of crushed ginger, 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves and 2 tsp of lemon juice. Lay the spices out on a plate. Slice the dinner rolls from in between.
Heat the tawa/griddle and 2 tbsp add butter on it. Also, add 1 tbsp oil because it prevents the butter from burning.
Add the spices – ¼ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, and 1 tbsp Pav Bhaji Masala. Also, adjust the salt at this stage.
Add 1/3 cup water and cook the masala till the gravy thickens.
Toast the pav/dinner roll nicely on both sides.
Spoon the masala generously on one side of the pav/dinner roll.
can pav substituted with bread?
It can be but I don't recommend it. The taste and texture of the dish would deteriorate. Pav works the best for this recipe.
Yes, it's extremely quick and easy. Do try it.
payal lulla, this recipe is way beter than ones you get in mumbai, as she has used the best ingrediens and has not cut corners.
i bought tawa to learn to make tawa recipes.. started with this one..so easy and tastes fabulous.. loved it!
Super fantastic …. Yaaar ab words bhi khatam ho gaye hain tarif ke ,????????


Mayor Paul Dyster doesn't disagree with the report's findings, but he says the Seneca's dispute with New York State that led to stopped revenue payments for host cities threw a wrench in things. However, the Senecas' sudden dispute doesn't take away from the fact that the state advised Niagara Falls to stop using casino money to balance budgets back in 2013.
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – A state audit about Niagara Falls' financial condition is critical of how the city spends money and warns that leaders are running out time to fix things.
Among the top items the audit recommends: Be less reliant on casino revenue, make a realistic budget, and come up with a multi-year plan that offers solutions to replenish the fund balance.
Mayor Paul Dyster doesn't disagree with the report's findings, but he says the Senecas' dispute with New York State that led to stopped revenue payments for host cities threw a wrench in things.
"We put in place a freeze on all unnecessary discretionary spending," Dyster said, when Niagara Falls stopped getting the payments promised in a state compact by the Senecas.
But the Senecas' sudden dispute doesn't take away from the fact that the state advised Niagara Falls to stop using casino money to balance budgets back in 2013.
Both Dyster and councilman Andrew Touma also defended casino revenue use because they say the other option was the raise property taxes, something they've tried to avoid doing in a city with many families on a fixed income.
Meanwhile, a change to benefits for city workers is on the table for Monday's agenda, and while Mayor Dyster says the benefit plans consolidate and save money by having workers contribute more, the deal still includes things like 12 paid holidays a year, one of which is listed as the employee's birthday, another two of which are listed as Lincoln's birthday and Washington's — as opposed to just one Presidents Day.
Another perk includes the option to convert accrued vacation time to a cash payment.
"How can you justify this considering the financial state?" 2 On Your Side's Erica Brecher asked.
"Well, again we treat all of our workers the same. We would not negotiate a new contract with one union, but not another," Dyster said.
He says Niagara Falls' healthcare costs were among the highest in the state and believes these new contracts will change things.
Brecher presented the same outstanding items to councilman Touma, who co-sponsored the employee benefits changes, along with three other council members.
"I certainly wanted to be a sponsor on that. That doesn't mean I agree with everything that's in it, and certainly that's up for discussion on Monday," Touma said.
What it comes down to is that the city needs to make budget cuts while also generating more revenue. The casino payments have stopped for now, and the city's new hotels have tax incentives that will last for the next several years.
"What, right now, in the City of Niagara falls can you rely on to be revenue generating?" Brecher asked.
"We've created more parking revenue in the past three years than we did in the past 10 or 15 years," Touma said. "Three years ago, we were averaging half a million dollars in parking revenue. Now it's $1.2 million."
Touma said Niagara Falls also relies on annual state aid from New York, which he said is about $19 million.
"The unfortunate thing, Erica, is that hasn't changed for seven or eight years," Touma said.
Touma also pointed out that Niagara Falls is the host city to both the Niagara Parks Commission and the Bridge Commission, and that maybe it's time to ask those groups for a larger share of revenue.


Verse 11~We can see why Jehovah God was upset with the Israelites. He had provided for them and showed his power by performing miracles and yet they still doubted him and disobeyed him.
The events of the wilderness typifies the Christian life. Those that believe not in the Gospel of Jesus Christ are not heirs of salvation. Those that believe were chosen from the foundation of the world to be sons and daughters of God.


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Drug Use in Ireland & Northern Ireland - First Results from the 2006/2007 Drug Prevalence Survey Bulletin 1 (PDF Format)
Authors: National Advisory Committee on Drugs (NACD) & Drug and Alcohol Information and Research Unit (DAIRU)
This bulletin presents key findings from the second drug prevalence survey of households in both Ireland and Northern Ireland. The survey sampled a representative number of people aged between 15 and 64 during late 2006 and early 2007. The survey was carried out according to standards set by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA). Data relating to drug prevalence on a lifetime, last year (recent), and last month (current) basis for Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the Island of Ireland are presented in this bulletin. Statistically significant changes in prevalence rates between 2002/3 and 2006/7 are presented at the end of each results section.


Why should you use your mistress so?
You make me breathless; here's good gear.
What if your master now were here?
For yet . . . you're an honest man, John.
God's be! Dear, what do you go about?
What woman's able to hold out?
That long I fear I cannot last.
For yet . . . you are an honest man, John.
Will you not leave? Alas, I faint.
This is enough to undo a saint.
Your master comes; for shame, away.
What shall I do? What should I say?
Aye me, my breath and all is gone.
And now . . . you're no honest man, John.


Advice based on 15 years of experience.
Participating in clinical trials puts you at the cutting edge of emerging treatments. To succeed in this endeavor, however, you must learn how to transform patients into study subjects. The following advice is based on what I have learned after performing clinical trials in a private practice environment for the past 15 years.
Prepare yourself to discuss participating in the trial with your patients. I like to think through the potential benefits to the study population in general—and to the patient in front of me in particular—before I engage him or her in conversation. This is a critical exercise. For example, a drug trial might allow participants to reduce their quantity of daily medication. A surgical trial might allow patients to receive multiple microinvasive glaucoma surgery implants instead of one, which might improve IOP control. Initially, it can be awkward developing your "sales pitch." Your ability will improve with practice and the more experience you have in a particular trial to learn the drug's or device's unique benefits.
As you begin the conversation, it is important to point out enthusiastically that the person qualifies for something unique. Most likely, only a few people per week will meet the entry criteria. Pointing out indirect benefits to a given patient may be helpful as well. You will quickly get a sense of whether a patient's perception of this unique opportunity matches yours. Most patients have a high level of trust in their physician, and many are far more altruistic than you might imagine. It is your responsibility as a physician not to betray that trust. Be certain that the patient in front of you has a clear understanding of what he or she may be agreeing to as well as of its unique benefits and risks to him or her.
Nearly all trials cover the cost of medication and study visits as well as provide financial payments for most study visits. Theoretically, these financial payments are not meant to be inducements to participate, but in reality, they serve as positive incentives for many patients.
Participating in clinical trials has been an extremely positive experience for me. I believe it has allowed me to offer novel treatments to patients that have benefitted them. The experience has also broadened and improved my surgical skills, which benefits my other patients. In addition, participating in clinical trials has engaged my passion for teaching.
Advances in the field of ophthalmology require more physicians who can effectively enroll future clinical trials.


Hitesh Kathuria joined the Office of the Executive Vice President for University Academic Affairs in July 2016 as an assistant director. Now, as assistant vice president for University Academic Affairs and director of Office of Collaborative Academic Programs, Dr. Kathuria leads the collaborative online degree creation process between participating IU campuses. He works closely with the IU Office of Online Education, eLearning Design Services and University Student Services and Systems to create and implement multicampus hybrid and fully online academic programs consistent with IU's strategic plan. His key responsibilities include maintaining relationships with accrediting bodies, such as the Higher Learning Commission, with respect to collaborative degrees; develop models for collaborative programs and reducing administrative barriers that hinder the development of joint academic programming.
As a member of the Indiana University faculty since 2008, Dr. Kathuria is an associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at IU East, and has previously served as the associate dean of School of Natural Science and Mathematics, and chair, Department of Science at IU East. He has taught various courses in organic chemistry and biochemistry. He has earned a B.S. and M.S. in Biochemistry and Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.


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Bulgarian PM urges soccer chief to resign after racism furore
SOFIA (Reuters) – Bulgaria's prime minister called on Tuesday for the president of the country's football union to resign following racist abuse and monkey chants from Bulgarian fans towards black England players during their Euro 2020 qualifier.
The match, won 6-0 by England, was temporarily halted by the referee in the first half to tackle the abuse from the crowd in Bulgaria's national stadium, under a three-step protocol by European soccer governing body UEFA.
A group of black-clad Bulgarian fans, some of whom were making right-wing salutes, were moved from an area behind the dugout with home team captain Ivelin Popov trying to appeal to the supporters in a heated discussion at halftime.
"I urge Borislav Mihaylov to immediately resign as president of the Bulgarian Football Union!" Boyko Borissov posted on Facebook on Tuesday, after the footage of Monday night's match was seen around the world on television and social media.
"It is unacceptable for Bulgaria, which is one of the most tolerant countries in the world, and people of different ethnicities and religions live in peace, to be associated with racism and xenophobia."
Earlier Sports Minister Krasen Kralev said the government would suspend relations with the BFU, including financial ties.
The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) was not immediately available to comment. However, after Monday's match, it tried play down the incidents.
"It's quite disappointing to focus on racism," BFU vice-president Yordan Lechkov said. "It's not serious to concentrate on that if there's a qualifier like this and we're playing against a team like England."
UEFA had ordered the BFU to partially close the Vasil Levski national stadium for England's visit after supporters were found guilty of racist behaviour in matches earlier this year.
Racist chanting was heard from the stands and reported by England players to manager Gareth Southgate, with the referee informed and a public announcement made on two occasions.
Most of the Bulgaria players and their coach said after the match they had not heard any abuse of the visiting team.
Coach Krasimir Balakov said there had not been such racial incidents before and blamed England fans for being disrespectful to Bulgarian supporters.
"During the second half they used words against our fans which I find unacceptable," he said.
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The BFU and a number of Bulgarian clubs have been fined by for racist abuse several times over the past few years.
Troy Townsend, of soccer equality campaign group Kick It Out, urged UEFA to ban Bulgaria.
"(UEFA) have to take the strongest possible action and that for me, is to kick Bulgaria out of the European qualifiers. It's the only way people will take note of what they are doing to our black players."
Reporting by Angel Krasimirov; Editing by Alison Williams


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About the School of Engineering
"Simultaneously the oldest technological school in the country and the most modern school of technology in the U.S." - Princeton Review
Rensselaer Engineering has a been a vibrant and evolving source of discovery and innovation for nearly two centuries: a place where students and faculty come together and work to solve the grand challenges facing humanity from human health and mitigation of diseases, energy and the environment, and infrastructure resilience, stewardship, and sustainability, among others. We educate a new generation of engineers who not only obtain a deep knowledge in their respective fields, but are also able to work across disciplines to solve the complex problems of our times.
Rensselaer School of Engineering is home to seven departments offering 11 undergraduate and 19 graduate degrees. The School has a diverse student body representing gender, race, geographical, and intellectual diversity. Students come from across the United States and many countries around the world. In addition to a strong base in fundamental sciences and rigorous courses in engineering disciplines, our curriculum includes broad exposure to humanities, arts, and social sciences. Student experience is further enhanced by opportunities to participate in numerous co-curricular activities, leadership and team work, and community engagement. Pedagogical innovations, focused on experiential learning, innovation and entrepreneurship, and integration of new technology into classrooms place us at the leading edge of 21st Century technological education.
Our faculty include members of National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Inventors, Fellows of many National and International Societies, and many winners of NSF, ONR, and DOE young investigators. The School of Engineering research attracts over $50M in external research funding in areas closely aligned with those of the Institute, aimed at solving the grand challenges facing the society and the planet.
Rensselaer School of Engineering has many notable alumni including Steven Sasson, inventor of the first digital camera, Howard Isermann, inventor of sunscreen lotion, and many winners of National Medal of Technology, including Dr. Jay Baliga, the inventor of insulated gate bipolar transistor. (See more at Alumni Achievements.)
About Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1824, is America's first technological research university. Perched on a 275-acre hilltop campus overlooking the Hudson River in the historic city of Troy, in the heart of upstate New York's Tech Valley, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has long been a leader in educating men and women in vanguard technological and scientific fields. The university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in engineering; the sciences; information technology and web sciences; architecture; management; and the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Rensselaer faculty advance research in a wide range of fields, with an emphasis on biotechnology, nanotechnology, computational science and engineering, data science, and the media arts and technology. The Institute is has an established record of success in the transfer of technology from the laboratory to the marketplace, fulfilling its founding mission of applying science "to the common purposes of life." We usher along new discoveries and inventions that benefit humankind, protect the environment, and strengthen economic development, shaping the very way we live in the 21st century.
For more information, please visit http://www.rpi.edu.
Allen B. Du Mont
Regarded as the founder of the American television industry who developed the first commercially practical cathode ray tube for television


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Rowe Films produced what can only be described as a flawless representation of our special day and there are no words to describe how grateful we are to have this.
Tommy's professional and caring manner on the day was above and beyond. No one felt uncomfortable at being filmed, because it's done in a very special way. The Rowe Films way!
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When my new wife and I, as well as our close friends and family, watched our film for the first time, it brought us all to tears.
The teaser video of the wedding reminded us how special the day was. Then we were presented with the feature film and we were blown away. There are no words for it!
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Cereal Sommelier is a weekly tongue-in-cheek comedy podcast that examines Saturday morning TV shows of the 70s and 80s. Each episode features host Dave Caolo and a guest as they embark on a hilarious nostalgia filled review of a randomly selected TV show. Future TV shows are announced ahead of time, giving listeners the ability to watch while they listen, or before hand. Dave and guests will also pair the perfect sugar cereal to accompany an appropriate cartoon.
Episode five of Cereal Sommelier is here! This week, Dave reveals next week's guest: writer, speaker and podcaster Patrick Rhone. Dave and Patrick will discuss season one, episode 10 of Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, Sweet Mama Redecorates.
Episode four of Cereal Sommelier is here! This week, Ged Maheux of the Iconfactory joins Dave to discuss season five episode 12 of The Flintstones, King for a Night.
Episode three of Cereal Sommelier is here! In this week's prequel episode, Dave introduces next week's guest, Ged Maheux of the Iconfactory, as well as the show they'll review next week: season five, episode 12 of The Flintstones, King for a Night.
Episode two of Cereal Sommelier is here! This week, Dave and guest Peter Cohen watch Scooby Doo Where Are You S03E03: A Scary Night With a Snow Beast Fright.
Episode one of Cereal Sommelier is here! Each week Dave and a guest review a classic Saturday morning cartoon from the 70's and 80's. Along the way we uncork the prefect sugar cereal to pair with the cartoon du jour. Magnifique!


Coming back from the cruise relaxed & happy, we set out into Sydney's rain to do some shopping and sight-seeing. We hit the Art Gallery of NSW first, and then walked via Hyde Park and the Opera House to the Modern & Contemporary Art Gallery in Sydney's harbour. Best of all, entrance to the Art Galleries is free!
At M&C Art Gallery: This art work consists of fabric filled with colourful spices. It smelled so nice in that room!
After a day filled with walking we went to bed early, as the next day, we'd already fly to Uluru!
How great is this? You can literally see Ayer's Rock / Uluru from your window as you land!
Once landed, we rented a car, and drove to the big red rock. Before we knew it, we were walking around Uluru, gaping at the different shades of red at each angle.
Some clouds around Uluru were really weird, and made the sky look smudgy.
Now, we left out a little thing; flies… There are A LOT of flies around Uluru. Apparently, we came in the flies' low season, but still there were many around us. The flies are attracted to your nose, mouth, and eyes, which makes them particularly annoying. I cannot imagine being at Uluru in the flies' high season, when tens of thousands are flying around! So we were very lucky to have picked this time of year to visit.
We drove around the rock, and enjoyed a nice sunset, before heading back to the hotel.
The climb itself was much harder than we expected. We've hiked a lot while in Switzerland, but it doesn't prepare you for this type of climbing. There are no steps at all, it's super steep, and only a small part of the climb has these handrails. The ground is slippery from years of people sliding back down the rock on their butts and shoes, making it extra dangerous. Still we forged ahead in the heat, excited about the opportunity. And, after 1.5 hours of climbing, crawling, jumping and sliding, we made it to the top!
So hot, and so hard to climb!
If you think making it to the top means the hardest part is over, forget it. The way down is even more tricky. It's so steep you're basically sliding down the mountain. We tried going down by keeping our centre of gravity low, leaning back and making small steps. This worked at most parts, but was quite taxing as well. But, we made it down in one piece in the end.
So glad we did it!
Tired, we slumped back in the car, to go see Kata Tjula mountains.
Call us crazy, but we actually did yet another hike when we arrived there. Third one of today!
These mountains consist of all kinds of smaller rocks!
After another hour's hike, made it to a nice viewing point into the valley beyond.
We drove back from Kata Tjula, stopping at a sunset viewing point for some last good looks at this beautiful area.
We flew to Melbourne the next morning, where Jenk would be our tour guide. He had his university exchange there some years back. He walked us through the city centre, and China town. So far, Melbourne looks quite good!
The next day, we visited the Melbourne New Gallery, the botanical gardens, as well as his old college.
We then drove along, towards the Great Ocean Road.
That night, we stayed in Lorne, watching Jaws and eating Australian cheddar. Life's good!
The next day it was quite rainy, but it made this waterfall look only nicer.
We stopped at Grey River road, where there were lots of parrots who sat on you as soon as you showed some food. Great times!
We then stopped for a hike at Shipwreck beach. Very pretty, but very windy.
Finally, we made it to the 12 Apostles, just in time for sunset.
We waited after sunset in the car (it was too cold outside), until the colony of Little penguins came ashore. We walked back out, and saw the tiny black specks emerging from the sea. Groups of them would waddle across the beach to their sleeping place. Unfortunately, it was too dark for a photo.
The next day, we went back to the 12 apostles, and saw someone making beach art, see below.
The apostles do look nicer in the daylight.
We then slowly made our way across the Great Ocean Road, stopping at nice viewpoints.
Before we knew it, we made it to the end of the road.
We went on to Tower Hill park, an hour's drive away. Here, you can walk around and see kangooroos, emus and koalas in the wild.
Super excited to be so close to a wild emu!
Still cannot believe how close and active he was. We even saw him eating, and playing around!
Just as we thought our day couldn't get better, we hiked up a hill with kangooroos! We saw quite a bit group of them hopping around.
And then… we saw baby emus! They look completely different from their mums, with brown and white stripes.
Happy after such a good day, we drove back to our hotel in Melbourne. Our only stop was this alien looking crater along the route. Nature in Australia is truly unique!


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Troszyn (do 1945 niem. Trossin) – wieś w Polsce położona w województwie zachodniopomorskim, w powiecie gryfińskim, w gminie Mieszkowice. Według danych z 2010 miejscowość liczyła 623 mieszkańców.

Wieś prawdopodobnie o rodowodzie słowiańskim, od ok. 1250 znajdowała się na terytorium powstałej Nowej Marchii; pierwsza wzmianka pochodzi z 1337 Od około 1495 do 1723 była własnością rodu von Sydow, następnie wielu innych, z których ostatni - grafowie Finck von Finckenstein - posiadali majątek Troszyn do 1945 Od 1945 leży w granicach Polski.

W miejscowości znajduje się kościół z 2 połowy XIII w., z wieżą dobudowaną w latach 1873-76; naprzeciwko kościoła kuźnia z 1896. Zespół pofolwarczny z XIX/XX w. leży w północnej części wsi, na jego terenie kilkupiętrowy elewator zbożowy z 1924 Park dworski pochodzi z początku XIX w., w części wschodniej posiada charakter krajobrazowy, w części zachodniej dominuje naturalistyczny park leśny.

Nazwa
Nazwa na przestrzeni wieków: Trossin 1337; Drossin 1368

Układ przestrzenny
Zachowana owalnicowa forma przestrzenna głównego ciągu komunikacyjnego, czytelny podział wsi na część chłopską i założenie folwarczne o dominującym udziale w architektonicznym krajobrazie wsi, z dwoma podwórzami gospodarczymi na których znajduje się siedemnaście budynków wzniesionych przed II wojną światową, nie zachował się natomiast pałac wyburzony w latach 60. XX w. Podwórza zachowują pierwotną kompozycję geometryczną, wtórnie rozbudowane w latach wykorzystania przez Kombinat PGR Troszyn. W części chłopskiej przeważa budownictwo murowane, ceglane i kamienne oraz sporadycznie zachowane są obiekty ryglowe.
W północnej części wsi ulokowana jest kolonia mieszkalna, rozbudowana i poszerzona po 1945. Pomiędzy Troszynem a Smolnicą znajduje się Kopalnia Ropy Naftowej i Gazu Ziemnego "Zielin".

Historia
 VIII-poł. X w. - w widłach Odry i dolnej Warty znajduje się odrębna jednostka terytorialna typu plemiennego, prawdopodobnie powiązana z plemieniem Lubuszan. Na północy od osadnictwa grupy cedyńskiej oddzielały ją puszcze mosińska (merica Massen) i smolnicka (merica Smolnitz). Mieszkańcy zajmowali się gospodarką rolniczo-hodowlaną.
 960–972 - książę Mieszko I opanowuje tereny nadodrzańskie, obejmujące obręb późniejszej kasztelani cedyńskiej, ziemię kiniecką i kostrzyńską
 1005 (lub 1007) - Polska traci zwierzchność nad Pomorzem, w tym również nad terytorium w widłach Odry i dolnej Warty
 1112-1116 - w wyniku wyprawy Bolesława Krzywoustego, Pomorze Zachodnie uznaje zwierzchność lenną Polski
 Pocz. XIII w. - obszar na północ od linii Noteci-dolnej Warty i zachód od Gwdy w dorzeczu Myśli, Drawy, środkowej Iny, stanowi część składową księstwa pomorskiego; w niewyjaśnionych okolicznościach zostaje przejęty przez księcia wielkopolskiego Władysława Laskonogiego, a następnie jego bratanka, Władysława Odonica
 1250 - margrabiowie brandenburscy z dynastii Askańczyków rozpoczynają ekspansję na wschód od Odry; z zajmowanych kolejno obszarów powstaje następnie Nowa Marchia
 2 poł. XIII w. – wybudowano kościół
 1337 – wzmianka w księdze ziemskiej margrabiego brandenburskiego Ludwika Starszego pod nazwą Trossin, w ziemi mieszkowickiej: "Trossin L, dos IIII, illi de Snerelingen pro seruicio XII, pactus X solidos, quondam dedit precariam" - wieś liczy 50 łanów (mansos), wolne od ciężarów podatkowych są 4 łany parafialne (dos), lennikiem zobowiązanym do służby konnej jest Snerelingen (Snetelingen) posiadający 12 łanów, pakt (pactus, rodzaj podatku płacony rycerstwu przez chłopów) wynosi 10 szylingów (solidos), wcześniej również pobierano bedę (łac. precaria, podatek płacony księciu)
 29.04.1368 – margrabia Otto nadaje dochody we wsi drossin myśliborskiemu mieszczaninowi Tidecke brackel; rodzina Snetelinge nie występuje już później w dokumentach związanych z Troszynem
 1402-1454/55 – ziemie Nowej Marchii pod rządami zakonu krzyżackiego
 1433 – podczas wojny polsko-krzyżackiej, okoliczne tereny zostają zdobyte i splądrowane przez Husytów
 1472, 1493 – wzmianki o właścicielu wsi, Jacobie Schmidt z Morynia
 1495, 1505, 1536 - kolejne wzmianki o dobrach von Sydowów w Troszynie; wieś należała do nich do 1723
 1503 - wzmianka o rodzie Ellingen we wsi
 1535-1571 - za rządów Jana Kostrzyńskiego Nowa Marchia staje się niezależnym państwem w ramach Świętego Cesarstwa Rzymskiego
 1538 – margrabia Jan kostrzyński oficjalnie wprowadza na terenie Nowej Marchii luteranizm jako religię obowiązującą
 1701 - powstanie Królestwa Prus
 1718 - wieś jest zubożała, nie ma pełnorolnych gospodarzy, jedynie 7 zagrodników
 1723 – wieś zostaje sprzedana przez kapitana Ernsta Ludwiga von Sydow (1683-?); nowym właścicielem jest Ernst Ludwig von der Marwitz (1696-1725)
 1731-1752 – właścicielem wsi jest rodzina von Wietersheim
 1738 – wybudowany zostaje pałac
 1752 – właścicielem majątku zostaje major Bernhard Philipp Constantin von Blankensee z mieszkowickich dragonów; pod koniec posiadania przez tę rodzinę (do 1804) wieś liczy czterech gospodarzy i dziewięciu zagrodników
 Początek XIX w. – powstaje park przypałacowy
 1805 – majątek nabywa graf Wilhelm Finck von Finckenstein

 1806-1807 – Nowa Marchia pod okupacją wojsk napoleońskich; na mocy traktatu w Tylży w dniu 12.07.1807 wojska francuskie opuszczają terytorium państwa pruskiego z wyjątkiem niektórych ważniejszych twierdz, pod warunkiem spłaty bądź zabezpieczenia nałożonej na Prusy kontrybucji wojennej
 1807-1811 – reformy gospodarcze Steina- Hardenberga dotyczące zniesienia poddaństwa chłopów w Prusach (najpierw w królewszczyznach, następnie w dobrach prywatnych); w zamian za uwłaszczenie dziedzic otrzymywał od chłopa odszkodowanie pieniężne, w postaci robocizny w określonym czasie lub części ziemi, przy czym to nie mogło przekroczyć połowy gospodarstwa chłopskiego
 1810 – właścicielem majątku zostaje minister Otto Carl Friedrich von Voß (żona Karoline Maria Susanne Finck von Finckenstein, córka Karla Wilhelma Finck von Finckenstein, ministra za czasów Fryderyka II)
 1815-1818 - reformy administracyjne Prus zmieniają strukturę Nowej Marchii; wieś należy do powiatu Chojna, w rejencji frankfurckiej, w prowincji brandenburskiej
 1816 - obowiązek uwłaszczenia chłopów w Prusach ograniczono do gospodarstw sprzężajnych, tj. posiadających co najmniej dwa zwierzęta pociągowe (konie lub woły)
 1850 - uwłaszczenie chłopów w Prusach rozszerzono na wszystkie gospodarstwa chłopskie, aczkolwiek do tego czasu wielu chłopów zostało przez panów usuniętych z ziemi lub zbankrutowało
 2 poł. XIX w. – majątek w Troszynie, łącznie z folwarkami Kępa Troszyńska, Charlottenhof i Parnäkel, liczy 4863 morgi
 1870-1880 – przebudowa parku przypałacowego pod kierunkiem Eduarda Neide, dyrektora berlińskiego Tiergarten; po południowej i zachodniej stronie pałacu rozciągał się romantyczny układ krajobrazowy z trzema stawami
 1871 – na drodze spadku od grafa von Voß, majątek przechodzi w ręce Günthera Finck von Finckenstein; rodzina ta posiada Troszyn do 1945
 1871-1918 – Nowa Marchia w ramach zjednoczonego Cesarstwa Niemieckiego
 1873-76 – przebudowano kościół i dobudowano wieżę kościelną
 1896 – zbudowano kuźnię, usytuowaną naprzeciwko kościoła
 Przeł. XIX/XX w. – zbudowano folwark
 13.05.1924 – umiera właściciel majątku, Günther Karl Heinrich Finck von Finckenstein; następcą zostaje syn Gerd Ulrich Günther Finck von Finckenstein
 1924 – zbudowano elewator zbożowy
 1928 - do okręgu Troszyna należy 163,2 hektary, zaś majątek liczy 1903,7 hektara
 04.02.1945 – zajęcie wsi przez wojska 5 Armii 1 Frontu Białoruskiego
 Lata 60. XX w. – wyburzenie pałacu
 1975-1998 - miejscowość należy administracyjnie do województwa szczecińskiego
 1983 – konserwacja dzwonu na wieży kościelnej
 1984-86 – zbudowano obok kościoła Dom Katechetyczny, który obecnie, po przeróbkach, spełnia funkcję plebanii
 1986 – do kościoła dobudowano nową zakrystię w miejsce starej - rozebranej
 26.08.1990 – erygowanie parafii pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny, z kościołem filialnym pw. Najświętszego Zbawiciela w Sitnie

Ludność
Liczba ludności w ostatnich 3 wiekach (wieś i majątek):

Edukacja
 Szkoła Podstawowa im. Wojska Polskiego

Organizacje
 Koło gospodyń wiejskich
 Ludowy Klub Sportowy "Olimpia" Troszyn; założony 15.01.2003, barwy: biało-niebiesko-czerwone, prezes: Kamil Gawarski
 Ochotnicza straż pożarna
 Spółdzielnia Mieszkaniowa "Pomoc"
 Dowództwo Okręgu Nadodrzańskiego Związku Strzeleckiego "Strzelec" RP
 Oddział Mieszkowice Związku Strzeleckiego "Strzelec" RP
 Koło Miejskie w Mieszkowicach Związku Weteranów i Rezerwistów WP z siedzibą w OSP Troszyn

Atrakcje turystyczne
 Kościół pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny - świątynia romańska, pierwotnie granitowa, zbudowana w 2 połowie XIII w., z wieżą dobudowaną w latach 1873-76. Na cmentarzu przykościelnym znajdują się nagrobki rodziny von Finckenstein.
 Kuźnia z 1896, usytuowana naprzeciwko kościoła
 Zespół pofolwarczny z XIX/XX w. w płn. części wsi, z okazałym kilkupiętrowym elewatorem zbożowym z 1924
 Park dworski – powierzchnia 9.6 ha, założony na początku XIX w. przez rodzinę von Finckenstein, przebudowany w latach 1870-1880; w części wschodniej posiada charakter krajobrazowy, w części zachodniej dominuje naturalistyczny park leśny. Zachowane do dziś drzewa okazowe: dąb czerwony, lipa srebrzysta, buk zwyczajny forma purpurowa, platan klonolistny, cis pospolity. Wpisany do rejestru zabytków pod numerem 931

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Troszyn (powiat gryfiński)

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A museum dedicated to late and notorious Colombian drug baron Pablo Escobar has been shut down in Medellin, according to local authorities.
It was closed on Wednesday following a joint operation by the mayor's office, vice-ministry of tourism and Colombian migration.
Medellin's mayor's office said it had not been granted the necessary authorization to offer tourism services or conduct commercial activities.
The unofficial museum in the exclusive Las Palmas neighborhood showed off classic cars and motorcycles that belonged to the cartel crime lord, as well as a false wall he once hid in.
It was an important stop on the "narcotours" around Medellin that also took in the Montesacro cemetery where Escobar is buried.
Visitors were charged 90,000 pesos ($30) entrance to the museum and 106,000 pesos for the full tour.
At least six foreigners were visiting at the time of the raid, the city's security secretary said.
"When people come to our city and our country, I don't want them to condone crime," Medellin mayor Federico Gutierrez Zuluaga told reporters.
Roberto Escobar — known as "El Osito," the little bear — was one of his brother's top lieutenants and spent a decade in prison from the early 1990s.
He told AFP he didn't charge people to enter his house and insisted there were only two tourists present during the operation.
"You came to my house, took a photo with me, put a donation in a piggy bank for which the only person who has a key is a priest and he comes to collect the money to buy food for the old people we have picked up from the streets," he added.
Roberto Escobar said he will reopen the museum as soon as his papers are in order.
Pablo Escobar was one of the richest people in the world at the apogee of his drug empire, according to Forbes magazine, and once offered to pay off Colombia's national debt in return for amnesty.


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San Antonio Symphony Doesn't Make Payroll
The cash-strapped San Antonio Symphony didn't make its payroll, but its musicians took the stage anyway and promised to keep playing.
In the last two weeks, two other symphonies _ in Savannah, Ga., and Colorado Springs, Colo. _ canceled the remainder of their concert seasons because of budget shortfalls.
"Right now, I have my heart in my throat because (the musicians) are here," San Antonio Symphony board trustee Hope Andrade told the 1,400 patrons at Friday's performance featuring Argentine pianist Sergio Tiempo.
"We must not let go of this symphony."
The 77 musicians, who had already taken a 20 percent pay cut, had met earlier in the day and agreed to honor the orchestra's performance schedule, violinist Craig Sorgi said.
The board had announced Wednesday it needed $250,000 that week to pay staff members and musicians. Only private donations would have made those payments possible.
Executive Director Steven Brosvik said the symphony needs at least $3 million to finish this season and next, and to pay off debt. Ticket sales cover only 39 percent of the $7 million budget, he said.
Brosvik praised the symphony's corporate sponsors but added the orchestra must broaden its support base. Some sponsors are withholding further gifts until more donors come forward, board members have said.
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Medlab Middle East to Return as a Standalone Event in 2023
Informa Markets, organisers of Medlab Middle East, have announced the MENA region's leading exhibition for the laboratory industry will return to a standalone event in 2023, following unprecedented demand from exhibitors and visitors for the 2022 edition of the show, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 24-27 January 2022
Following overwhelming exhibitor and attendee demand for the 2022 showcase, Informa Markets have confirmed the 2023 edition of Medlab Middle East will take place as a standalone event from 6-9 February.
More than 400 laboratory exhibitors confirmed for Medlab Middle East 2022, a 100% increase from 2021.
The 2022 edition takes place from 24-27 January and is co-located with Arab Health.
Informa Markets, organisers of Medlab Middle East, have announced the MENA region's leading exhibition for the laboratory industry will return to a standalone event in 2023, following unprecedented demand from exhibitors and visitors for the 2022 edition of the show, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 24-27 January 2022.
As a result of the pandemic, Medlab Middle East and Arab Health Co-located in 2021 to provide a platform for both the laboratory and general healthcare industries to come together, reconnect and do business face-to-face in a safe and secure environment.
However, following high-level demand from leading laboratory companies to showcase their offering in a dedicated space, and from attendees keen to capitalise on the latest laboratory releases, the event will now revert to a standalone format, with dates confirmed for 7-9 February 2023.
Tom Coleman, Exhibition Director of Medlab Middle East, said, "Advances in the medical laboratory have been pivotal in the defence against the continued threat that COVID-19 poses to industries around the world. Due to the speed at which the laboratory industry has responded to these threats by developing solutions, products and technology to counter the impact of the pandemic, we have seen a surge in companies wanting to showcase their latest innovations and from buyers eager to capitalise on these advances."
"As a result of this demand, following the 2022 edition of the show, which will be held from 24-27 January, Medlab Middle East will return as a standalone event in 2023 with a total of six halls, showcasing the latest innovations and new technologies being utilised in the laboratory industry."
The 2022 edition of Medlab Middle East is expected to welcome more than 400 exhibitors, a 100% increase from 2021. Key players participating in this edition include Roche, Siemens, Beckman Coulter, Abbott, Biomerieux and Mindray. In addition to the growth in exhibitors, which is expected to increase to over 500 in 2023, country pavilions have risen from nine in 2021 to ten in 2022, with that figure expected to increase to 14 in 2023.
Fueling the surge in exhibitors is the anticipated growth in the global laboratory industry. According to the Global Clinical Laboratory Market – Analysis by test, end-user, by region, by country (2021 edition), the global laboratory market is expected to grow by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6% between 2021 and 2026, which puts the predicted value of the global laboratory market at US$ 33.07 billion by 2026.
The report attributed the growth rate to the increasing number of lifestyle-related ailments and chronic illnesses, and spurts of infectious diseases in different parts of the world.
The introduction of accurate and technologically advanced products, such as companion diagnostics, biochips, and microarrays, has bolstered the demand for early disease detection. Moreover, rapid technological advancements to enhance productivity and reduce costs are anticipated to boost the market further. These solutions offer clinicians maximum efficiency and minimum risk of errors, which has driven the uptake of services in the market.
As part of Informa's commitment to providing the highest hygiene and safety levels, the 2022 edition of Medlab Middle East will again take place under the protocols introduced via the company's Informa AllSecure health and safety mandate. The enhanced measures include 35 guidelines covering all aspects of cleaning and hygiene, social distancing measures, and the use of PPE, screening, and a track and trace in conjunction with local authorities.
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Kidsworld is different to other pay centres. Yes it has the primary-coloured play equipment that's de rigueur of kids zones, but it has a bit more finesse, a bit more class, a few more adult features that make parents want to meet here, order a coffee and stay a while. The food and coffee is cafe-quality, they have lounges to sit at – which makes catching up far more relaxed – and the staff are super friendly.
One half of Kidsworld features a double-story play area that includes a ball pitt, flying fox, balance beam and a long double slide. Kids love doing laps of the slide and charging about the structure playing catch, and because it's all soft-play equipment even if they fall they bounce back up.
The separate toddler zone is huge and fully fenced. There's a slippery dip and wobbly tunnel to crawl through for older tots plus smaller slides for younger bubs. The boat-shaped ball pitt with its steep slippery dip entry is a firm favourite with a lot of the kids, as are the Little Tike cars. Plus there are activity boards to experience, walkers to push, large soft blocks to stack and cubbies to "cook" in. There are also a couple of lounges here for parents, which is great for breastfeeding mums.
Separating the two play areas is a cafe with a small menu that includes the likes of smashed avocado on Turkish for breakfast and a poached chicken wrap for lunch. For kids there's a choice of four excellent snack packs. You can go the healthy option of sandwich, cheese stick, watermelon cup and juice, or the not-so-healthy but keep-the-kids-happy option of nuggets, chips and juice. And, of course, there's coffee, but we have a little tip: it's so convenient to order your coffee here because you can do so while you continue to supervise the kids as they play, BUT we think it's worth ordering it from the The Bridge Cafe next to the foyer – their barista skills are just that much better. Both cafes use Grinders coffee.
The foyer is occasionally set up with a race track and trikes for budding young motorists, and there's normally a cubby conveniently located next to the lounges so adults can sit and chat while their kids play. And on really busy days – and often during school holidays – a jumping castle may make an appearance too.
Mothers groups, did you know you can book a space for your weekly catch up? There are two options available: reserve the lounge area located just off the foyer, or book one of the kids party spaces within Kidsworld. Both spaces are great locations for large groups as everyone is catered to: older children are contained and entertained; the building is heated in winter and cooled in summer; there's coffee and food for those who haven't had time to eat breakfast (we've all been there – don't worry, new mamas, it does get easier) and there are change tables in the toilets.
The lounge area is free, and staff often kindly bring over a few toys to keep toddlers entertained, but if you want an area that is sure to keep everyone's tots contained and happy-busy, book the party room. Here's how: register your Mum's Group with Impact Reception and book in a weekly catch up time (the group must have 6+ people and must make regular bookings – it can't be a one-off, and it's not available during school holidays). The first child per family is the usual price of $9.90, and each additional child gets access at the discounted rate of $6. Adults pay $4 (this includes a drink) and babies under 12 months are free.
Music morning: Warm up your clapping hands and join in the fun at Impact's music morning. This casual weekly class is the perfect place to brush up on ye olde nursery rhymes if you're confused about your itsy bitsys and humpty dumptys. And, as a double bonus, you get morning tea and discounted entry to Kidsworld too. Cost: $5 per family (if you want a play at Kidsworld too, the cost of entry is massively reduced: normal entry is $9.90 per child, but if you join the music morning you pay just $5 per child). When: 10am and 11am Wednesdays during school terms (don't worry, we have it listed in our What's On Calendar so you don't forget).
Party venue: Did you know you can hold your party at Kidsworld? They'll take care of the food, entertainment and clean up (parents, give a little cheer!) – the kids will have an excellent time and there's no risk of cake being smeared on your couch. Click here for all details.
Cost: Children under 12 months are free; 1-10 years $9.90 (or only $5 after 1pm); Adults $4 (includes regular drink); Family $28 (2 parents and admission for up to 4 children from the same family). Discounted entry if you attend Music Mornings – see details above.
Open: Monday-Saturday 9am-3pm (open until 4pm during school holidays). The cafes close at 2pm.
Phone: 0243 676 767 – ♥ tell them Playing in Puddles sent you.
Tips: Socks must be worn in Kidsworld at all times and are available for purchase at reception if required.
Facilities: baby change tables, air-conditioned and heated.
Parking: Car park right out the front.
Location: Impact Centre, 19 Chetwynd Rd, Erina.


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Afghanistan is a linguistically diverse nation, with  upwards of 40 distinct languages. However, the Dari and Pashto are two of the most prominent languages in the country, and both have official status in Afghanistan. Dari, as a shared language between multiple ethnic groups in the country, has served as a historical Lingua Franca between different linguistic groups in the region and is the most widely understood language. Pashto is also widely spoken in the region, but the language is not multi-ethnic like Dari and is not as commonly spoken by non-Pashtuns. Dari and Pashto are also, in a linguistic sense, "relatives", as both are Iranian languages.

According to CIA World Factbook, Dari Persian is spoken by 78% (L1 + L2) and functions as the lingua franca, while Pashto is spoken by 35%, Uzbek 10%, English 5%, Turkmen 2%, Urdu 2%, Pashayi 1%, Nuristani 1%, Arabic 1%, and Balochi 1% (2021 est). Data represent the most widely spoken languages; shares sum to more than 100% because there is much bilingualism in the country and because respondents were allowed to select more than one language. The Turkic languages Uzbek and Turkmen, as well as Balochi, Pashayi, Nuristani, and Pamiri are the third official languages in areas where the majority speaks them.

Both Persian and Pashto are Indo-European languages from the Iranian languages sub-family. Other regional languages, such as Uzbek, Turkmen, Balochi, Pashayi and Nuristani, are spoken by minority groups across the country.

Minor languages include: Ashkunu, Kamkata-viri, Vasi-vari, Tregami and Kalasha-ala, Pamiri (Shughni, Munji, Ishkashimi and Wakhi), Brahui, Arabic, and Pashai and Kyrgyz, and Punjabi. Linguist Harald Haarmann believes that Afghanistan is home to more than 40 minor languages, with around 200 different dialects.

Overview

The Persian or Dari language functions as the nation's lingua franca and is the native tongue of several of Afghanistan's ethnic groups including the Tajiks, Hazaras and Aimaqs. Pashto is the native tongue of the Pashtuns, the dominant ethnic group in Afghanistan. Due to Afghanistan's multi-ethnic character, multilingualism is a common phenomenon.

The exact figures about the size and composition of the various ethnolinguistic groups are unavailable since no systematic census has been held in Afghanistan in decades. The table below displays the major languages spoken in Afghanistan per sample statistics:

A sizeable population in Afghanistan, especially in Kabul, can also speak and understand Hindustani due to the popularity and influence of Bollywood films and songs in the region.

Language policy
The official languages of the country are Dari and Pashto, as established by the 1964 Constitution of Afghanistan. Dari is the most widely spoken language of Afghanistan's official languages and acts as a lingua franca for the country. In 1980, other regional languages were granted official status in the regions where they are the language of the majority. This policy was codified in the 2004 Afghan Constitution, which established Uzbek, Turkmen, Balochi, Pashayi, Nuristani and Pamiri as a third official language in areas where they are spoken by a majority of the population.

Language families

Since Afghanistan is predominantly located on the Iranian plateau, the majority of spoken languages belong to the family of Iranic languages. Turkic languages are spoken sparsely at the northern intersection of the plateau with Central Asia. Similarly, Nuristani languages and Dravidian languages are spoken sparsely at some regions where the plateau intersects with the Indian subcontinent.

Endangered Languages
Until 2004, Dari and Pashto were the only languages promoted by the government. Though policy has since changed, it has still harmed many minority languages of the country. The table below shows endangered languages spoken in Afghanistan that are recognized by UNESCO. UNESCO recognizes 23 endangered languages in Afghanistan, 12 of which are exclusively spoken in Afghanistan and one having gone extinct after UNESCO's survey.

See also

 Afghan Turkmens
 Demographics of Afghanistan
 Ethnic groups in Afghanistan
 Turkic people in Afghanistan

References

Footnotes

Further reading
 Language Policy and Language Conflict in Afghanistan and Its Neighbors: The Changing Politics of Language Choice

External links
 Distribution of languages map from Columbia University
 Linguistic map of Afghanistan


This week the Sioux Empire Podcast Crew (Robert Mehling, Seth Glover, and Natasha Buri) welcome Sioux Falls City Council Member Theresa Stehly. We cover everything from potholes to the student debt crisis. But first, we discuss Kristi Noem's war on the 1st Amendment, Noem's war on Farmers, and war on humanity in general (Probably, we just saw the pattern assume that last one is coming).
The Sioux Empire Podcast's heart goes out to everyone affected by this week's floods and blizzards hang in there Sioux Empire, we believe in you.
Don't like Oil Pipelines? Kristi Noem is coming for your money.
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No GrabShare during wee hours
by Amanda Wong (Writer) |
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There are concerns over the disabling of GrabShare between 1am and 5am.
Ending up in a GrabShare with a drunk stranger in the middle of the night has now become a thing of the past.
On June 14, Grab announced that they had disabled the GrabShare service on its app from 1am to 5am every day.
While its purpose was to discourage unruly behaviour, passengers and drivers were concerned about the inconvenience caused.
With Uber out of the picture, Grab's decisions affect most of the ride hailing and ride-sharing industry in Singapore.
GrabShare is a service where passengers can choose to ride with other passengers in order to get cheaper fares, and is popular among youths. Some passengers were worried about having to pay higher prices to get around.
"Everyone knows how cab prices can increase like crazy after 1am. After a night of clubbing and drinking, GrabShare is important to me because the difference can be as much as five dollars," said Temasek Polytechnic student Chow Sheng Yang, 19, who uses the service at least twice a week.
Some were concerned about the financial impact it may have on drivers.
A netizen worried about drivers earning less as a result of the measure.
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Others thought there were alternative solutions to dealing with rowdy passengers without affecting everyone else.
A netizen suggested banning unruly riders instead of removing GrabShare.
However, there are passengers who are pleased with GrabShare being inaccessible during certain hours.
"Having experienced taking care of drunk friends, they can be quite hard to handle. Imagine how the drivers must feel. If you want to get drunk, don't burden other people," said Muhammad Rusmatin, a 19-year-old Republic Polytechnic student.
Some feel that the move is not entirely a bad one, but could be limited to certain areas to minimise the inconvenience.
Nanyang Polytechnic student, Seriyanti Binte Suhaimi, 21, said: "It definitely is a good effort from Grab to ensure the safety of their drivers. Maybe one thing they could do is to only disable GrabShare at areas that usually have more drunk or unruly passengers."
1.	Do you think Grab should have disabled GrabShare between 1am to 5am? Why?
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ABOUT FLORIDA INSIDER FISHING REPORT
Weekly on Fox Sports Sun from April to September.
Catch the Adventure on Fox Sports Sun
Florida Insider Fishing Report is an Emmy-winning fishing show featuring saltwater fishing legend Capt. Rick Murphy. On air since 2004, the show celebrated its 400th episode in May 2019.
Hosted by Capt. Rick Murphy, Brie Gabrielle and Dave Ferrell, Florida Insider Fishing Report airs April through September on Thursday, Friday and Saturday to give anglers a jump on the weekend.
Each 90-minute report airs live to tape, frequently before a studio audience, and features the following:
Species of the Week—Facts, habits, hideouts on a specific fish
Rigs & Techniques—Everything you need to know about bait, tackle and techniques to catch the species of the week
Product Showcase—Latest fishing, marine and outdoor products along with why, where and how to use them
Regional Fishing Reports—Statewide inshore and offshore hot spots
Conservation Awareness—Natural resource/habitat preservation, angler rights and responsibilities
Regional Experts Hit the Hot Spots
We divide the state into nine regions, handpick the most seasoned captains in each area and invite them to join us remotely each week. Their live fishing reports are the most popular part of our show. Each captain shares photos of recent catches, weather and water conditions, what the fish are eating, where they're schooling—even how to entice the most stubborn to bite. This lively exchange between hosts and captains is fun and informative.
Tune in or stream Florida Insider Fishing Report on Fox Sports Sun, Fox Sports GO and YouTube.
"The highlight of every show is the live video whip-around Florida spotlighting regional guides and captains."
—	Steve Tello, Senior VP and General Manager, Fox Sports Sun
Fishing Guide, Professional Tournament Angler, Founder & CEO RM Media
Capt. Rick Murphy knew from the time he was 5 years old that he wanted to spend his life outdoors fishing. A native Floridian, Rick grew up fishing in the waters off Key Biscayne and the Florida Keys, and honed his skills in the diverse habitats and shallow waters of Everglades National Park. Today, he is considered one of the area's expert guides.
Along with being a professional tournament angler and the founder and CEO of RM Media, he is the executive producer and host of three of the most popular fishing shows on TV: Sportsman's Adventures (celebrating 25 years on the air in 2019), Florida Insider Fishing Report and Texas Insider Fishing Report. His shows enable him to fulfill a lifelong dream: to share his love of fishing and the environment with as many people as possible.
"Life is way too short to not do what you love. I wear many hats in the marine industry: TV host, spokesperson, professional angler and charter captain. Out of all my roles, guiding remains my favorite. It enables me to not only share my experience and passion for fishing, but also deliver the conservation message of angler's rights and responsibilities first-hand." ––Capt. Rick Murphy
Capt. Rick is the all-time winningest saltwater tournament angler in the U.S. with 139 titles to date, and the only professional redfish angler to win three redfish titles in 12 months. He is also the only angler to win inshore and offshore saltwater championships in every category (bonefish, redfish, sailfish, tarpon, permit).
He has won the four Keys Tarpon Fly Fishing Tournaments (Ladies Tarpon Fly, Golden Fly, Don Hawley and Gold Cup), and has taken home Angler of the Year Honors from ESPN, FLW and IFA Redfish Tours. He is a South Florida Sailfish Circuit winner and twice was Master Angler Jimmy Johnson National Billfish Championship.
He is a Legacy Member of Coastal Conservation Association and a champion and contributor to the cause of preserving our oceans and their inhabitants.
"Rick lives to fish. He doesn't care what the species is as long at it tests his skill and sportsmanship. He is the only person I know in fishing who produces 65 shows in 26 weeks. He is truly living his dream." ––Dave Ferrell
"Rick has an uncanny ability to connect with his fans––whether they're 5 years old or 80. People respect his knowledge and are pleasantly surprised by his humility. When he catches a fish, he's genuinely excited. He's one in a million." ––Brie Gabrielle
BRIE GABRIELLE
Former Model, Accomplished Angler
Brie Gabrielle has been a member of the RM Media team since 2015. She hosts Florida Insider Fishing Report along with Capt. Rick Murphy and Dave Ferrell. She is a former model, film and TV actress, and was Miss Florida USA 2016. She is also a serious and accomplished angler. In her first offshore tournament she took home top Lady Angler and Largest Kingfish awards; she and Team Contender placed third overall in the 2016 Miami Dolphins Fins Weekend tournament. Brie graduated from Pepperdine University with a degree in psychology.
Brie is a Life Member of Coastal Conservation Association, and even with her hectic schedule, finds time to educate young people on the positive effect they can have on the environment.
"You can teach people how to fish but you can't teach them how to be in front of a camera. Brie's a natural, and it's not because she's acting. It's because she's being herself." ––Capt. Rick Murphy
DAVE FERRELL
Host and Freelance Writer, Photographer
Dave Ferrell has been a member of the RM Media team since 2004. He hosts Florida Insider Fishing Report along with Capt. Rick Murphy and Brie Gabrielle. During the show, he mans the workbench introducing products while sharing tips and techniques to help viewers get more out of their fishing adventures.
Dave was the managing editor of Sport Fishing magazine from 1992 to 1999, and the editor of Marlin magazine from 1992 to 2016. He founded the offshore fishing school, Marlin University, in 2001 and was its director for 15 years. Dave is also a freelance outdoor writer and photographer who has fished in some of the most remote places in the world, all in pursuit of interesting and informative stories and spectacular images. He has a Bachelor's in Communications/Journalism and is a Life Member of Coastal Conservation Association.
"It's safe to say Dave has probably reviewed more saltwater fishing products in both print and television than any other outdoor communicator. His Rigs & Techniques and Product Showcase segments on our Insider Reports are viewer favorites." ––Capt. Rick Murphy
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