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Bioplastics – materials that have the potential to be used in medical technology
At the recent International Symposium on Biopolymers, ISBP, in Stuttgart, scientists discussed the use of biobased plastics for applications in the field of medical technology. The majority of strategies presented at the symposium will only be ready for market in a few years' time. However, they give an idea as to why bioplastics are likely to be applied to a greater extent in the field of medical technology.
Biodegradability is an expressly sought-after property in some medical technology applications. Biobased plastics that can be biologically degraded are already available; one such example is polylactide. However, Zhihua Gan from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing explained that bioplastics are not always as bioreactive as medical technology requires.
Micelles produced from amphiphile co-polymers
Zhihua Gan believes that functionalisation is necessary in order to make biopolymers fit for use in the medical technology sector © BIOPRO/Bächtle
Gan and his team of researchers are working on drug delivery systems, tiny particles that transport drugs to their targeted destination in the human body and release them according to a predetermined kinetics. In order to be able to do this reliably, the transporter molecules need to be functionalised, which means that they need to have a three-dimensional structure that activates their biodegradability, target finding and migration into the cells. Functionalisation in biological systems requires amino (NH2) and carboxy (COOH) groups above all.
By combining hydrophobic polymers such as polylactide with water-soluble functionalised polymer fragments, Gan and his team were able to produce amphiphile co-polymers that develop micelles with tumour-specific surface structures. Since the co-polymer forms cysteine bridges in some regions, the micelles are also very sensitive to pH changes. At neutral pH, the micelles maintain their shape, but in acid environments they disintegrate. Therefore, the micelles are in principle suitable for transporting drugs through the blood and attaching to and migrating into tumours and tumour cells. Since the pH inside tumours is lower than that of blood, the micelles dissolve and release the drugs. Gan highlighted that the specific modification of polymers and the composition of functionalised co-polymers are the basis for applying biobased polymers in the field of medical technology.
DNA vectors from spider silk
Keiji Numata modifies spider silk proteins © BIOPRO/Bächtle
Keiji Numata from the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Tufts University in Medford, USA, is also investigating bioactive transport systems with a particular focus on the use of spider silk as basic polymer.
Numata and his team use recombination methods to produce modified spider silk proteins in order to produce functionalised vehicles. To functionalise the vehicles, the researchers combine spider silk proteins with proteins that destabilise the membranes (so-called membrane destabilising peptides), or with RGD peptides that mediate cell adhesion. The scientists are particularly interested in peptide constructs which are used to transport DNA into cells. Specific viruses are normally used for such transfections, but Numata believes that silk protein-based vectors have greater advantages in terms of safety and biodegradability.
The researchers attach a polylysine peptide to one side of the silk protein and a functional peptide or a pharmaceutically active compound to the polylysine. Another function can be integrated at the other end of the carrier protein. With regard to the vectors used, the scientists attach peptides to facilitate the attachment of the vector to the target cells and the incorporation of nanoparticles.
The multi-peptides are then used to produce nanoparticles that can take up plasmid DNA. Experiments have shown that the particles protect the integrated DNA molecules. Enzymes such as DNases are unable to degrade the vector DNA. Once a silk protein particle has reached the interior of the cell, enzymes destroy the particle structure and the content is released into the cell. The researchers assume that the release kinetics can be determined from the secondary structure of the silk protein. In other experiments, the researchers were able to show that, when equipped with specific functional groups, the particles could be guided into tumour cells.
Biocompatible polyhydroxyalkanoates
Ekaterina Shishatskaya has investigated the biocompatibility of PHA © BIOPRO/Bächtle
Ekaterina Shishatskaya from the Institute of Biophysics at the Russian Academy of Sciences is investigating whether polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are suitable for application in medical technology. Shishatskaya uses polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and a co-polymer consisting of PHB and polyhydroxyvalerate (PHV) as PHA. The polymers were produced in the laboratory using the bacterium Wautersia (Ralstonia) eutropha. The biobased plastic is called Bioplastotan. Subsequent investigations focused on analysing the biocompatibility of Bioplastotan.
Shishatskaya investigated potential interactions between the polymer and biological systems using cell cultures and vertebrate animals. Short- and long-term studies were carried out over periods of seven days to six months involving mice, rats, rabbits and dogs to find out whether PHA led to adverse reactions in the animals. Suture threads made of PHA were used in the short- and long-term animal studies. Additional rapid tests involved the injection of polymer extracts into the animals. The cytotoxicity of the materials was also tested by cultivating cells on PHV/PHV foils.
The rapid tests showed that PHB/PHV did not cause any undesired reactions in the animals. The animals displayed no sensitive reaction to the substances nor did they develop allergies or other incompatibilities or sustain any tissue damage. The experiments involving wound suture threads showed that PHB/PHV did not compromise the animals' health. Shishatskaya therefore concluded that PHB and PHB/PHV are biocompatible and suitable for biomedical applications.
Nanoparticles for pharmaceutical compounds
Xiaoyun Lu works with PHV nanoparticles © BIOPRO/Bächtle
PHA might potentially be used for medical applications in the form of nanoparticles that transport and specifically release pharmaceutical agents. Xiaoyun Lu from the Xi'an Jiaotong University in Xi'an, China, presented such a system. She found that the system was able to block phosphoinositide-3 kinases (PI3K), at least in vitro. PI3K are enzymes that affect the differentiation of cells, cell division and cell migration. Intensive research focuses on PI3K inhibitors. However, many candidates that passed the test in preliminary in vitro tests, were shown to have no effect whatsoever in vivo. The reason for this was either that the substance's solubility or stability was too low, or that the inhibitors were removed from the blood too quickly. These problems can be solved by packaging the active compounds into particles and releasing them in a controlled way at their final destination in the body.
Xiaoyun Lu's experiments have shown that PI3K inhibitors have a greater effect on cancer cells when applied by way of PHA nanoparticles. For drug developers, PHA nanoparticles are very promising systems which can be used to transport and release tumour-inhibiting drugs in the body. Researchers assume that nanoparticles are particularly suitable for drugs with hydrophobic domains.
Biodegradable, functionalisable and biocompatible
The ISBP lectures showed that medical technology stands to benefit from the properties of biobased plastics. With their "biodegradable", "functionalisable" and "biocompatible" features, biopolymers open up a plethora of applications in the field of medical technology. The event was held with the contextual and thematic support of BIOPRO Baden-Württemberg GmbH.
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Q: How to use a JProgressBar correctly I am trying to develop a function on a button that reads an excel file and generates a custom formatted .TXT file.
My problem is that I want the loading of the data row by row to be shown in a JProgressBar, also to show in a JLabel the name of the code that is currently being read from the Excel file, the whole function runs correctly but neither the bar nor the Jlabel is updated in real time, only the Bar is filled when the .txt is generated and the Jlabel only shows the last record.
I have used the function Thread.sleep(5*1000); between rows of the Excel file to pause the function for 5 seconds, thinking that it is not displayed on the screen due to the speed of the process since the files only contain 5 rows and 4 columns, but although there is a pause in that pause, neither the bar is updated nor the Jlabel.
I leave the code that I am using to generate this:
Libraries I am using:

*

*commons-collections4-4.3

*commons-compress-1.18

*poi-4.1.0

*poi-ooxml-4.1.0

*poi-ooxml-schemas-4.1.0

*xmlbeans-3.1.0

Just in case the content of the Excel file is:
Example
I leave the complete function where I read the columns and generate the process:

    jProgressBar1.setMaximum(5);

    List<String> columnas = Arrays.asList("Name", "Size", "Type", "Condition");

    Map<String, Integer> mapNombresColumnas = new HashMap<>();

    final int filaNombresColumnas = 0;

     JFileChooser chooser = new JFileChooser();
     FileNameExtensionFilter filter = new FileNameExtensionFilter("Excel files", "xlsx");
     chooser.setFileFilter(filter);
     chooser.setDialogTitle("Open file");
     chooser.setAcceptAllFileFilterUsed(false);

     if (chooser.showOpenDialog(null) == JFileChooser.APPROVE_OPTION){
        String ruta1 = chooser.getSelectedFile().toString();//.concat(".xlsx");

        File archivoXLSX = new File(ruta1);

        try {

            XSSFWorkbook libro = new XSSFWorkbook(archivoXLSX);

            org.apache.poi.ss.usermodel.Sheet sheet = libro.getSheetAt(0);

            Row filaNombresColumna = sheet.getRow(filaNombresColumnas);

            Iterator<Row> rowIterator = sheet.iterator();
            Row row;
            row=filaNombresColumna;

            row.cellIterator().forEachRemaining(cell -> {

                String valorCelda = cell.getStringCellValue().trim();
                if (!valorCelda.isEmpty()) {
                    mapNombresColumnas.put(valorCelda, cell.getColumnIndex());
                }
            });

            int indiceDatos = filaNombresColumnas + 1;
            Row filaDatos = null;

            int cont1 = 0, cont2 = 0;

            int conteo = 1;

            FileWriter fichero = new FileWriter("C:/Test/Result.txt");

            fichero.write("Results");
            fichero.write("\r\n");

            while ((filaDatos = sheet.getRow(indiceDatos++)) != null) {

                cont1++; cont2=0;

                jProgressBar1.setValue(jProgressBar1.getValue() + 1);

                Thread.sleep(5*1000);

                String Text = "inicio";

                int cont = 1;

                for (String col : columnas) {

                    cont2++;

                    Cell celda = filaDatos.getCell(mapNombresColumnas.get(col));

                    if(celda == null){

                        Text = Text +"|Ninguno";

                    }else{

                        switch(celda.getCellType()){

                            case STRING:

                                String texto = celda.getStringCellValue();
                                //System.out.println(texto);

                                Text = Text + "|" + texto;

                            break;

                            case BLANK:

                                Text = Text + "|";

                            break;

                            case NUMERIC:

                                int numero = (int) celda.getNumericCellValue();
                                String numeroString = Integer.toString(numero);
                                Text = Text + "|" + numeroString;

                            break;

                            case FORMULA:

                                switch(celda.getCachedFormulaResultType()){

                                    case NUMERIC:

                                        int numero2 = (int) celda.getNumericCellValue();
                                        String numeroString2 = Integer.toString(numero2);
                                        Text = Text + "|" + numeroString2;

                                    break;

                                    case STRING:

                                        texto = celda.getStringCellValue();
                                        Text = Text + "|" + texto;

                                    break;

                                }

                            break;

                            case _NONE:

                                System.out.println("NONE");

                            break;

                            default:

                                System.out.println("nulo!!!");

                            break;
                        }

                    }

                }

                String Array[] = Text.split("\\|");

                System.out.println(Text);

                if(!Array[1].equals("Ninguno") && !Array[2].equals("Ninguno")){

                    jLabel1.setText(Array[1]);

                    String conteoString = Integer.toString(conteo);
                    String conteoformateado = String.format("%14s", conteoString).replace(' ','0');

                    fichero.write("Start+"+ conteoformateado +"+ISSDG10");
                    fichero.write("\r\n");

                    if(Array[4].equals("DMG") ||
                       Array[4].equals("dmg") ||
                       Array[4].equals("inoperativo") ||
                       Array[4].equals("INOPERATIVO") ||
                       Array[4].equals("inop") ||
                       Array[4].equals("INOP")){

                        fichero.write("Fail+999");

                    }else{

                        fichero.write("Got+34");

                    }

                    fichero.write("\r\n");
                    fichero.write("Free+20++1++++");
                    fichero.write("\r\n");
                    fichero.write("LOCAL+9+");
                    fichero.write("\r\n");
                    fichero.write("INF+"+Array[1]+"+"+Array[2]+Array[3]+"+4");
                    fichero.write("\r\n");
                    fichero.write("C+10+"+conteoformateado);
                    fichero.write("\r\n");

                    conteo ++;

                }

                if(Array[1].equals("Ninguno") || Array[2].equals("Ninguno")){

                    cont1--;

                }

            }

            System.out.println("\r\n " + cont1 +"\r\n" + cont2);

            fichero.close();

            JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "Generate.");

        } catch (org.apache.poi.openxml4j.exceptions.InvalidFormatException ex) {

            JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "Error");

        } catch (IOException ex) {

            Logger.getLogger(jProgressBar.class.getName()).log(Level.SEVERE, null, ex);

        } catch (InterruptedException ex) {
            Logger.getLogger(jProgressBar.class.getName()).log(Level.SEVERE, null, ex);
        }
    }

I am testing SwingUtilities which seems to be the solution to this, but at the moment I cannot apply it correctly to my code, I have modified the following lines of code:

cont1++; cont2=0;

                final int percent = cont1;

                 try {
                SwingUtilities.invokeLater(new Runnable() {
                  public void run() {
                    updateBar(percent);
                  }
                });
                Thread.sleep(5*1000);
              } catch (InterruptedException e) {
              }

The updateBar function:
public void updateBar(int newValue) {
    jProgressBar1.setValue(newValue);
  }

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<generator xmlns="http://www.github/gregtampa/HBCTF-Battlegrounds/generator"
         xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
         xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.github/gregtampa/HBCTF-Battlegrounds/generator">
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  <author>Thomas Shaw</author>
  <module_license>MIT</module_license>
  <description>Generates a pair of RSA 2048 ssh keys.</description>

  <type>ssh_key_generator</type>
  <platform>linux</platform>

  <output_type>ssh_key_pair</output_type>
</generator>

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This is a wireless network card that allows Wi-Fi support to be added to a motherboard that does not come with Wi-Fi built in. Antennas are included.
A PCIe riser is included for installation parallel with the motherboard.


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#pragma once

#include "midi_Defs.h"
#include "midi_Settings.h"
#include "midi_Message.h"

// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

BEGIN_MIDI_NAMESPACE

/*! \brief The main class for MIDI handling.
It is templated over the type of serial port to provide abstraction from
the hardware interface, meaning you can use HardwareSerial, SoftwareSerial
or ak47's Uart classes. The only requirement is that the class implements
the begin, read, write and available methods.
 */
template<class SerialPort, class _Settings = DefaultSettings>
class MidiInterface
{
public:
    typedef _Settings Settings;

public:
    inline  MidiInterface(SerialPort& inSerial);
    inline ~MidiInterface();

public:
    void begin(Channel inChannel = 1);

    // -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    // MIDI Output

public:
    inline void sendNoteOn(DataByte inNoteNumber,
                           DataByte inVelocity,
                           Channel inChannel);

    inline void sendNoteOff(DataByte inNoteNumber,
                            DataByte inVelocity,
                            Channel inChannel);

    inline void sendProgramChange(DataByte inProgramNumber,
                                  Channel inChannel);

    inline void sendControlChange(DataByte inControlNumber,
                                  DataByte inControlValue,
                                  Channel inChannel);

    inline void sendPitchBend(int inPitchValue,    Channel inChannel);
    inline void sendPitchBend(double inPitchValue, Channel inChannel);

    inline void sendPolyPressure(DataByte inNoteNumber,
                                 DataByte inPressure,
                                 Channel inChannel) __attribute__ ((deprecated));

    inline void sendAfterTouch(DataByte inPressure,
                               Channel inChannel);
    inline void sendAfterTouch(DataByte inNoteNumber,
                               DataByte inPressure,
                               Channel inChannel);

    inline void sendSysEx(unsigned inLength,
                          const byte* inArray,
                          bool inArrayContainsBoundaries = false);

    inline void sendTimeCodeQuarterFrame(DataByte inTypeNibble,
                                         DataByte inValuesNibble);
    inline void sendTimeCodeQuarterFrame(DataByte inData);

    inline void sendSongPosition(unsigned inBeats);
    inline void sendSongSelect(DataByte inSongNumber);
    inline void sendTuneRequest();
    inline void sendRealTime(MidiType inType);

    inline void beginRpn(unsigned inNumber,
                         Channel inChannel);
    inline void sendRpnValue(unsigned inValue,
                             Channel inChannel);
    inline void sendRpnValue(byte inMsb,
                             byte inLsb,
                             Channel inChannel);
    inline void sendRpnIncrement(byte inAmount,
                                 Channel inChannel);
    inline void sendRpnDecrement(byte inAmount,
                                 Channel inChannel);
    inline void endRpn(Channel inChannel);

    inline void beginNrpn(unsigned inNumber,
                          Channel inChannel);
    inline void sendNrpnValue(unsigned inValue,
                              Channel inChannel);
    inline void sendNrpnValue(byte inMsb,
                              byte inLsb,
                              Channel inChannel);
    inline void sendNrpnIncrement(byte inAmount,
                                  Channel inChannel);
    inline void sendNrpnDecrement(byte inAmount,
                                  Channel inChannel);
    inline void endNrpn(Channel inChannel);

public:
    void send(MidiType inType,
              DataByte inData1,
              DataByte inData2,
              Channel inChannel);

    // -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    // MIDI Input

public:
    inline bool read();
    inline bool read(Channel inChannel);

public:
    inline MidiType getType() const;
    inline Channel  getChannel() const;
    inline DataByte getData1() const;
    inline DataByte getData2() const;
    inline const byte* getSysExArray() const;
    inline unsigned getSysExArrayLength() const;
    inline bool check() const;

public:
    inline Channel getInputChannel() const;
    inline void setInputChannel(Channel inChannel);

public:
    static inline MidiType getTypeFromStatusByte(byte inStatus);
    static inline Channel getChannelFromStatusByte(byte inStatus);
    static inline bool isChannelMessage(MidiType inType);

    // -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    // Input Callbacks

public:
    inline void setHandleNoteOff(void (*fptr)(byte channel, byte note, byte velocity));
    inline void setHandleNoteOn(void (*fptr)(byte channel, byte note, byte velocity));
    inline void setHandleAfterTouchPoly(void (*fptr)(byte channel, byte note, byte pressure));
    inline void setHandleControlChange(void (*fptr)(byte channel, byte number, byte value));
    inline void setHandleProgramChange(void (*fptr)(byte channel, byte number));
    inline void setHandleAfterTouchChannel(void (*fptr)(byte channel, byte pressure));
    inline void setHandlePitchBend(void (*fptr)(byte channel, int bend));
    inline void setHandleSystemExclusive(void (*fptr)(byte * array, unsigned size));
    inline void setHandleTimeCodeQuarterFrame(void (*fptr)(byte data));
    inline void setHandleSongPosition(void (*fptr)(unsigned beats));
    inline void setHandleSongSelect(void (*fptr)(byte songnumber));
    inline void setHandleTuneRequest(void (*fptr)(void));
    inline void setHandleClock(void (*fptr)(void));
    inline void setHandleStart(void (*fptr)(void));
    inline void setHandleContinue(void (*fptr)(void));
    inline void setHandleStop(void (*fptr)(void));
    inline void setHandleActiveSensing(void (*fptr)(void));
    inline void setHandleSystemReset(void (*fptr)(void));

    inline void disconnectCallbackFromType(MidiType inType);

private:
    void launchCallback();

    void (*mNoteOffCallback)(byte channel, byte note, byte velocity);
    void (*mNoteOnCallback)(byte channel, byte note, byte velocity);
    void (*mAfterTouchPolyCallback)(byte channel, byte note, byte velocity);
    void (*mControlChangeCallback)(byte channel, byte, byte);
    void (*mProgramChangeCallback)(byte channel, byte);
    void (*mAfterTouchChannelCallback)(byte channel, byte);
    void (*mPitchBendCallback)(byte channel, int);
    void (*mSystemExclusiveCallback)(byte * array, unsigned size);
    void (*mTimeCodeQuarterFrameCallback)(byte data);
    void (*mSongPositionCallback)(unsigned beats);
    void (*mSongSelectCallback)(byte songnumber);
    void (*mTuneRequestCallback)(void);
    void (*mClockCallback)(void);
    void (*mStartCallback)(void);
    void (*mContinueCallback)(void);
    void (*mStopCallback)(void);
    void (*mActiveSensingCallback)(void);
    void (*mSystemResetCallback)(void);

    // -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    // MIDI Soft Thru

public:
    inline Thru::Mode getFilterMode() const;
    inline bool getThruState() const;

    inline void turnThruOn(Thru::Mode inThruFilterMode = Thru::Full);
    inline void turnThruOff();
    inline void setThruFilterMode(Thru::Mode inThruFilterMode);

private:
    void thruFilter(byte inChannel);

private:
    bool parse();
    inline void handleNullVelocityNoteOnAsNoteOff();
    inline bool inputFilter(Channel inChannel);
    inline void resetInput();

private:
    typedef Message<Settings::SysExMaxSize> MidiMessage;

private:
    SerialPort& mSerial;

private:
    Channel         mInputChannel;
    StatusByte      mRunningStatus_RX;
    StatusByte      mRunningStatus_TX;
    byte            mPendingMessage[3];
    unsigned        mPendingMessageExpectedLenght;
    unsigned        mPendingMessageIndex;
    unsigned        mCurrentRpnNumber;
    unsigned        mCurrentNrpnNumber;
    bool            mThruActivated  : 1;
    Thru::Mode      mThruFilterMode : 7;
    MidiMessage     mMessage;

private:
    inline StatusByte getStatus(MidiType inType,
                                Channel inChannel) const;
};

// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

unsigned encodeSysEx(const byte* inData,  byte* outSysEx, unsigned inLenght);
unsigned decodeSysEx(const byte* inSysEx, byte* outData,  unsigned inLenght);

END_MIDI_NAMESPACE

#include "MIDI.hpp"


This holiday season, the International Federation on Ageing and the Eye See You campaign are inviting amateur and professional photographers across Canada to join us in raising awareness about the importance of vision health!
Share a photo on Facebook or Twitter of your favourite holiday sight using the hashtag #EyeSeeYou2018.
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All images submitted must have been taken by the person submitting the entry. Participants are able to submit a maximum of 3 photos. If more than three photos are received, only the first three photos submitted will be eligible to win.
Photos can be shared from 10 – 31 December 2018! On 7 January the winner will be selected from the draw and announced. Make sure you subscribe to the Eye See You newsletter because the winner will be contacted by email!
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NYS Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis
The New York State Legislature this week passed and Governor Andrew Cuomo yesterday signed legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis and to establish a State-regulated recreational marijuana program.
According to Governor Cuomo, Chapter 92 of the Laws of 2021 immediately legalizes cannabis use by New Yorkers 21 and older by adding cannabis to the State's Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA) which establishes a baseline on where cannabis can be smoked or vaped. Also, the law creates an automatic expungement or resentencing for anyone with a previous marijuana conviction that would now be legal under the law.
Municipalities and local governments are permitted to make laws that are more restrictive than the CIAA. The law contains various provisions to ensure that cannabis is treated as a lawful substance and to prevent discriminatory enforcement.
In addition, Chapter 92, sponsored by Senator Liz Krueger and M of A Crystal Peoples-Stokes, establishes the Office of Cannabis Management to implement a comprehensive regulatory framework that covers medical, adult-use, and cannabinoid hemp. The bill also expands New York State's existing medical marijuana and cannabinoid hemp programs. The legislation provides licensing for marijuana producers, distributors, retailers, and other actors in the cannabis market, and creates a social and economic equity program to assist individuals disproportionately impacted by cannabis enforcement that want to participate in the industry. Estimates project the program to be operational within 18 months.
According to the Governor, tax collections from the adult-use cannabis program are projected to reach $350 million annually. Additionally, there is the potential for this new industry to create 30,000 to 60,000 new jobs across the State.
The law sets a 9 percent sales tax on cannabis, an additional 4 percent tax split between the county and municipalities, and a tax based on THC content — 0.5 cents per milligram for flower, 0.8 cents per milligram for concentrated cannabis, and 3 cents per milligram for edibles. All cannabis taxes will be deposited in the New York State Cannabis Revenue Fund and with the exception of program administration costs, 40% of revenue from sales would be dedicated to reinvestment in communities disproportionately affected by the state's drug laws, 40% to education, and 20 percent to drug treatment, prevention, and education.
Cities, towns, and villages may opt-out of allowing adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries or on-site consumption licenses by passing a local law by December 31, 2021 or nine months after the effective date of the legislation. They cannot opt-out of adult-use legalization.
The law will also allow people with a larger list of medical conditions to access medical marijuana, increase the number of caregivers allowed per patient, and permit home cultivation of medical cannabis for patients.
The New York State Department of Health will work with institutions of higher education to conduct a controlled research study designed to evaluate methodologies and technologies for the detection of cannabis-impaired driving. After completion of the research study, DOH may create and implement rules and regulations to approve and certify a test for the presence of cannabis in drivers. The use of cannabis by drivers will remain prohibited and will carry the same penalties as it does currently.
Chapters of the Laws of 2021
Chapter 89 – Sponsored by Senator May and M of A Bronson – Provides for the authorization and regulation of visitation of compassionate care-giving visitors at nursing homes and residential health care facilities.
Chapter 90 – Sponsored by M of A Burgos/Senator Mannion – Relates to the number of signatures for independent nominating petitions. This Week In New York/Page 3
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Chapter 91 – Sponsored by M of A Galef/Senator Hoylman – Authorizes the chief administrator of the courts to establish veterans treatment courts; and relates to the removal of certain actions to veterans treatment courts
Chapter 92 – Sponsored by Senator Krueger/M of A Peoples-Stokes – Enacts the "marijuana regulation and taxation act."
Chapter 93 – Sponsored M of A Aubry/Senator Salazar – Restricts the use of segregated confinement and creates alternative therapeutic and rehabilitative confinement options.
Vaccine Eligibility (April 6)
➢ All New Yorkers aged 16 and above are eligible for vaccines.
MTA Ready to "Hit the Ground Running" on Congestion Pricing Following U.S. D.O.T. Direction
The Biden Administration this week notified the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) that it should conduct an environmental assessment of the Central Business District Tolling plan (CBDTP), a major step toward implementing the State-approved system that would charge drivers to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
"With this guidance on an environmental assessment now in hand, the MTA is ready to hit the ground running to implement the Central Business District Tolling Program," MTA President Patrick Foye said. "We are already working on preliminary design for the roadway toll system and infrastructure, and we look forward to working with our colleagues at the Federal Highway Administration to conduct the review and broad public outreach so that we can move forward with the remainder of the program as soon as possible."
The state Legislature approved the CBDTP in 2019. Under the plan, the MTA's Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) will establish the CBDTP, which will charge travelers a variable fee for driving into Manhattan's Central Business District (any area south of 60th Street). The plan is expected to generate $1 billion annually which will be allocated for MTA capital projects. The Authority has a $51.5 billion Capital Program.
The program was initially anticipated to start on January 1, 2021 but was held up in the Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process, waiting for the federal government to provide direction. On Tuesday, the FHWA provided this guidance, directing the MTA to complete an environmental assessment, as opposed to a large-scale environmental impact statement.
"The FHWA looks forward to assisting New York so we can arrive at a prompt and informed NEPA [National Environmental Policy Act] determination on this important and precedent-setting project," said acting Federal Highway Administrator Stephanie Pollack in a statement. "This approach will ensure that the public participates as local and state leaders explore new possibilities for reducing congestion, improving air quality, and investing in transit to increase ridership."
A six-member Traffic Mobility Review Board will recommend toll pricing to the TBTA. To date, the review board has yet to be named and no meetings have been being scheduled.
NYS Misses Budget Deadline
The April 1st statutory deadline for enactment of New York's 2021-2022 fiscal plan came and went, with the State Legislature adjourning last night having approved only the State Debt Service Budget bill.
Passage of this bill allows the State to continue to operate while the Legislative Leaders and the Governor negotiate the State's fiscal plan. Both houses of the Legislature have adjourned and are at the call of the respective leaders (at time of publication).
Governor Signs Nursing Home Visitation Bill
Legislation providing family members increased access to their loved ones for routine and compassionate care was signed into law this week by Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Chapter 89 of the Laws of 2021's enactment comes days after Governor Cuomo and Health Commissioner Howard Zucker eased restrictions for nursing home visits. State lawmakers urged the Governor to sign the bill to codify the new order.
Under the new law, State Health officials will develop regulations to allow personal caregiving visitation, compassionate care visitation, and end-of-life support.
Attorney General James Scores Victory for Thousands of Elderly New Yorkers
AG James Secures Refunds for Life Alert Customers & Negotiates Early Contract Cancellations
New York Attorney General Letitia James this week scored a victory for potentially thousands of New Yorkers locked in illegal contracts. In an agreement with Life Alert Emergency Response, Inc., Attorney General James has negotiated for more than 5,500 New York consumers to cancel their current contracts with the company before the end of the 36-month contract they signed.
In addition, Attorney General James has negotiated for Life Alert to provide refunds to more than 700 New York consumers who unsuccessfully tried to exercise certain cancellation rights in the past. The agreement resolves an investigation into Life Alert's failure to include certain mandatory cancellation provisions — required by New York law — into the personal emergency response service contracts.
Consumers signing up for Life Alert's service are required to sign a 36-month monitoring service agreement and pay a monthly service monitoring fee, plus upfront programming and installation fees. New York Law General Business Law § 391-l requires that consumers must to be verbally told, as well be notified in their written agreement, at the time they sign the contract or purchase a service, that they have seven days after signing the agreement to cancel it. Also, the seven-day cancellation period does not begin to run until such disclosures are made.
Attorney General James' investigation found that — from at least January 2014 through February 2020 — Life Alert did not make these oral and written disclosures, affecting over 16,000 New York consumers who contracted with Life Alert (some continue to utilize the service on a month-to-month basis, while others cancelled the service after their contract terminated).
De Blasio Administration Announces Clean Streets Initiatives
The de Blasio Administration this week announced three new clean street initiatives including a borough-based cleaning program, neighborhood clean-up support, and additional dedicated litter basket service.
The Department of Sanitation has created a Precision Cleaning Initiative, with borough-based teams to conduct targeted cleanings of litter conditions, illegal dumping, and overflowing litter baskets. Teams will be dispatched based on DSNY field observations, 311 complaints and referrals from other City agencies and community groups.
In addition, DSNY unveiled the design for its new Community Clean-up Van in partnership with the Sanitation Foundation and NYC Service. The van will support neighborhood cleanups across NYC as part of a Citywide Spring Cleanup effort.
Finally, the Administration announced an increase in dedicated litter basket service by more than 100 trucks per week and the restoration of funding for Sunday litter basket service.
Mayor de Blasio Appoints Marcos Gonzalez Soler to Head Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice
Mayor Bill de Blasio this week announced that Marcos Soler will head the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice.
According to the Mayor, as Director, Soler will oversee citywide criminal justice policy and develop and implement strategies across city agencies and partners to enhance public safety. Soler will play a critical role in implementing the City's police reform plan and also serve as the Mayor's representative to the courts, district attorneys, and state criminal justice agencies, among others.
Solar has served as Chief of Staff at the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice since 2015. Before that, Soler was the deputy executive director for policy and strategic initiatives at the Civilian Complaint Review Board. He served as acting executive director from February to April of 2013.
Soler holds a Master's in public policy and management and a Ph.D. in politics from The New School University. He holds several graduate and law degrees from several European universities, including University of Valencia Law School & University of Valencia, the European Academy of Legal theory, the International Institute for the Sociology of Law, and the Spanish National Center for Constitutional Studies.
NYS Senate and NYS Assembly scheduled to return at the call of the respective leaders.
Wednesday April 7th
Joint Public Hearing: East Side Access/East Side Tunnel Project Oversight (MTA/Amtrack) on Hospitals, Online (https://www.nysenate.gov/), 10:00 a.m.
Joint Public Hearing: Diversifying Agriculture and Addressing Food Justice alongside Continuing Inequalities on Our Food Systems, Online (https://www.zoom.com/), 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday April 5th
Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises, (Virtual Room #1), 10:00 a.m.
Subcommittee on Capital Budget, Remote Hearing (Virtual Room #2), 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday April 6th
Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction, Remote Hearing (Virtual Room #2),
Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, and Dispositions, (Virtual Room #1), 2:00 p.m.
Committee on Aging, Remote Hearing (Virtual Room #1), 10:00 a.m.
Friday April 9th
Committee on Higher Education, Remote Hearing (Virtual Room #1), 10:00 a.m.
Committee on Small Business, Remote Hearing (Virtual Room #2), 11:00 a.m.


The specialty chemicals manufacturer's trends and fashion collection for Autumn-Winter 2020-21, which will be presented at the Global TFL Fashion Centre in July 2019, will also be available for viewing online.
Twice a year, in January and July, TFL traditionally publishes its Colour Trends in a printed brochure. More recently, the chemical supplier also started presenting a Fashion Collection with new inspiring article creations in its Global Fashion Centre located in Castelfranco, Italy.
The TFL Colour Trends have been available electronically for some time and, from now on, the manufacturer says it will also present its Fashion Collection in the same manner. To be presented in a video, TFL's Fashion Collection Trends will highlight the essential TFL products for tanners to develop their leathers accordingly. "This service may also allow customers who can't attend the Fashion Presentation event in Tuscany to get inspired by 'Fashion made in Italy'", said TFL.


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News delivered from a conservative's point of view...
National Guard Troops Used As Props
Having served their purpose as security/partisan media prop, thousands of National Guard troops in DC, who were already insulted by having their patriotism questioned and their political views investigated, were kicked out of the Capitol and told to go sleep on the ground in a parking garage with one electrical outlet and one bathroom for 5,000 troops. After a huge public outcry, including from Democrats such as Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, they were allowed to move back the next day.
Many are demanding to "get to the bottom of" who is responsible for this unconscionable treatment of our troops, but Matt Vespa at Townhall.com says the answer is obvious, but the media don't want to report it.
With such disrespectful treatment, it's no wonder Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is recalling Texas Guard troops immediately, after already threatening never to send them to DC again.
As one Guardsman put it, "Yesterday, dozens of Senators and Congressmen walked down our lines taking photos, shaking our hands and thanking us for our service. Within 24 hours, they had no further use for us and banished us to the corner of a parking garage. We feel incredibly betrayed."
I'm sorry to say that I suspect that's a feeling they'd better get used to. It's also a feeling that this article in Redstate suggests may be hitting suburban Republicans who voted for Biden because they didn't like Trump's personality. They may quickly discover to their regret that good, pro-American policies are more important than mean tweets.
If Trump's rhetoric was indeed the factor that cost him suburban votes, then it's all the sadder that he didn't heed the advice my writer Laura Ainsworth tried to give him way back in September. Reading this article again now, it's almost scary how prescient it was.
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Trump Voters: How does it feel to be called a domestic terrorist?
Thursday, we brought you the latest on the left's "war on domestic terrorism," an attempt to control the 75 million Americans who supported Trump. Former CIA Director John Brennan had spoken out against an "unholy alliance" of various groups, including such frightful dangers to America as libertarians and "religious extremists," which were not defined.
The stretching of the term "domestic terrorist" to include Trump supporters is particularly ironic considering that some ACTUAL state sponsors of terrorism, in between their chants of "Death to America," are celebrating Biden's inauguration.
But no, leftists say it's Trump supporters our nation should worry about. We've reported on a letter circulating in the publishing industry rejecting book deals for "traitors" --- meaning anyone ever affiliated with the Trump administration. FOX NEWS said on Thursday that 547 publishing professionals have now signed the letter, which says, "No participant in an administration that caged children, performed involuntary surgeries on captive women, and scoffed at science as millions were infected with a deadly virus should be enriched by the almost rote largesse of a big book deal. And no one who incited, suborned, instigated, or otherwise supported the January 6, 2021, coup attempt should have their philosophies remunerated and disseminated through our beloved publishing houses."
Astonishingly, they even invoked so-called "Son Of Sam" laws to equate former Trump administration officials with convicted felons who aren't allowed to profit from book deals after being incarcerated.
By the way, we're still scratching our heads over the reference to performing "involuntary surgeries on captive women." For when you have time (it's very long), here's an absolutely stellar rebuttal of the letter by Israel-based journalist Ruthie Blum.
Full disclosure: In case you've spent the past few years on the planet Mars, my daughter Sarah worked in the Trump administration as press secretary and faced accusations of lying virtually every day, simply for relaying facts and opinions at odds with those of the leftist media.
Thursday on FOX NEWS, legal expert Jonathan Turley called this censorship on the part of publishers "chilling" and "insidious." He said colleagues have written him to express their fear of speaking out, lest they lose their professorships.
"And that's exactly the point," Turley observed. Those in media and education will use that fear to shut down dissenting speech.
He called this "the most anti-free speech period since the Red Scare," saying "the difference is that that period was largely brought about from the right, and universities and media helped resist that effort. This is coming from the left, and they're much better at it...This anti-free speech movement really is focusing on private companies, and creating a type of 'digitized mob' that sets upon anyone that says anything off the narrative.
"And so, what we're really seeing is something that is so stifling and so dangerous. There was a time when this sort of letter would have had a hue and cry arise from the free speech community. But the silence is perfectly deafening."
We've quoted from a similarly dogmatic FORBES op-ed that said, "Let it be known to the business world: Hire any of Trump's fellow fabulists [listed] above, and FORBES will assume that everything your company or firm talks about is a lie...."
Turley said that "people of good faith have got to join together. This is not about Trump; it's about us, and it's about free speech. And we have to say no to blacklists and yes to a free speech system."
On Wednesday (inauguration day), THE EPOCH TIMES posted an excellent analysis by Peter Svab entitled "Ideological Alignment Pushing America Towards Totalitarianism, Experts Warn." It's offered on their premium subscription, but I think they'll let you read it on a one-time basis. If not, a premium subscription would be well worth your while.
Caution: this will chill you to your marrow, as it talks forebodingly about the alignment of the most influential forces in our culture. "The formation of a totalitarian state is just about complete in America," it says, "as the most powerful public and private sector actors unite behind the idea that actions to stamp out dissent can be justified..."
It sounds like a monstrous conspiracy theory to say that elected officials, government bureaucrats, large corporations, academia, think tanks, nonprofits, the mainstream media and new grassroots movements are working together to this end. Most Americans have been caught off guard or still don't realize it's gone this far.
But Michael Rechtenwald, a retired liberal arts professor (does it seem that most of those speaking out happen to be retired?) at New York University, doesn't see it resulting from some big conspiracy --- just "ideological realignment and some informal coordination." The power is "not yet absolute," he believes, but the effects are being seen throughout society. "Some figures of power and influence are sketching the next step," he told THE EPOCH TIMES, "labeling large segments of society as 'extremists' and potential terrorists who need to be 'deprogrammed.'"
Indeed, that's just the way John Brennan was talking. And who are the 'extremists'? Why, Trump supporters, of course. And the feds don't even have to silence them, as Big Tech in the form of Facebook and Google are eager to do their dirty work for them.
As Peter Svab has previously pointed out, the so-called "fact"-checkers at Facebook are dominated by left-leaning organizations. Here's how the certification process works.
He asks the question, "Who fact-checks the fact-checkers?" Well, in this newsletter, WE often do, and we'd put the objectivity of our two-person research staff up against that of all the "certified" members of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN).
Svab quotes Richard Shorten in "Modernism and Totalitarianism: Rethinking the Intellectual Sources of Nazism and Stalinism, 1945 to the Present": The element "that holds totalitarianism together as a composite of intellectual elements" is the ambition of fundamentally reimagining society –- "the intention to create a New Man." This is why then-candidate Obama's comment in 2008 that we were "five days away from fundamentally transforming the United States of America" was so disturbing to some of us even at that time.
Democrats hardly mention "compromise" any longer and now demand one-party rule. Former FBI Director James Comey recently said the Republican Party needs to be "burned down or changed."
So, how do we fight back? First, we must remember that we as individuals have unalienable, natural, sacred rights, given to us by GOD. Even someone whose belief in God is shaky or nonexistent should consider the rights themselves to be sacred and precious.
The short answer to how we stop this: Leftists can't fulfill their dream of being dictators if HALF THE COUNTRY refuses to allow it.
Wednesday, Joe Biden was Inaugurated President. You can watch the ceremony here, if you like.
And here is a transcript of his speech.
On the whole, I thought it was a good speech. He hit the right notes on unity, urging people to turn down the partisan heat and stop attacking people for holding different views, and saying he wanted to be a President of all Americans. He mentioned George Washington instead of canceling him, quoted the Bible and used the phrase "under God," three things that might risk getting him canceled by some of his own supporters. I could have lived without some of the digs at his political opponent and America's "systemic racism," which were at odds with the unity and reconciliation theme of the speech. But then, I expected to get a lot more of that, so the overall tone was a pleasant surprise.
Still, talk is cheap. Let's see if it's backed up by policies that respect all Americans' beliefs and rights to free speech and freedom of religion. I will pray for America, stay optimistic and hope for the best, but so far, I'm not encouraged that the Biden policies will live up to the rhetoric.
I don't think there will be any arguments about whether Biden's Inaugural crowd was bigger than Trump's or Obama's. The ceremony attendance was eerily sparse, due to the coronavirus and the fear of some sort of attack. Fortunately, all the fences, razor wire and National Guard troops managed to hold back the invisible army of imaginary insurrectionist Trump supporters.
As I expected, there was no massive violent demonstration. The vast majority of Trump supporters are law-abiding, patriotic Americans. After a year of lecturing us not to blame the peaceful protesters for the actions of a small number of violent rioters, the Democrats spent the past two weeks hysterically blaming 75 million peaceful Trump supporters for the actions of a handful of violent idiots at the Capitol.
The massive show of security at the Inaugural was a gross overreaction born out of either paranoia or political theater. Either way, it proved unnecessary, as most Trump supporters found something better to do than cause trouble (like going to their jobs.) This went mostly unmentioned by the liberal press, but not by conservative media.
Violent Leftist Protests Greet Biden Presidency
However, there were violent demonstrations against Biden, only they came from the far left. In Seattle, Portland and Denver, Antifa mobs staged demonstrations that included assaults, burning the American flag, vandalizing a Democratic Party headquarters and multiple arrests. You can see a lengthy round-up with photos here:
And here's more…
Note: not a MAGA cap in the bunch. Their profane banners included one reading, "We don't want Biden, we want revenge" with a drawing of a semi-automatic rifle. (Note to Nancy Pelosi: Now, THAT'S violent insurrectionist rhetoric.) Others boldly declared, "We are ungovernable!" Somehow, I get the feeling that's about to change.
All through the year, radical left anarchists like this were able to riot, loot, attack and burn to their hearts' content, knowing that local Democrats would protect them, while national politicians and media would conveniently blame their violence on Trump, while also calling him Hitler if he did anything to stop their violence.
They don't seem to realize that everything changed at 1pm EST, Wednesday. Those troops that Nancy Pelosi called "stormtroopers" when they were stopping the Antifa thugs from attacking federal buildings, businesses and police during the election campaign are now "defenders of democracy against violent insurrectionists," and Pelosi poses for selfies with them. In fact, she thinks there aren't enough of them – oh, and that they need machine guns.
I have a feeling that the Antifa punks are soon to discover that their free ride is over. They've outlived their usefulness. Now, they're just a nuisance, a source of bad press that spoils the "unity/Kumbaya/We're all overjoyed Joe is President" narrative. Republicans have no interest in saving them from the Democrats, and Democrats will no longer protect them from Republicans.
They may think they're "ungovernable," but they're not. They just became expendable.
The Gov. answers letter about leftist groups and "The Squad"
From Carrie:
[The] Tlaib and the "Squad" letter is also endorsed by the Council on Islamic-American Relations (CAIR) and the leftist organizations Demand Progress, Free Press and Win Without War. Governor, you say you agree with these people, but I think that is a bit naive.
CAIR would not want the U.S. government knowing what they do, as CAIR is a front for funding Hamas and other terrorist groups of Arabs. The others are extreme progressives and harmful to sane governance. Those who oppose the surveillance have things to hide.
Tlaib, friend and defender of Farrahkan, has danced wearing the Palestinian flag. Omar is openly anti-Semitic, cheats and lies about everything to do with herself and her official and personal positions. Presley is a racist of the first order. AOC, whose mouth works before she understands what she's saying –- all of these despicable and ignorant women are backing this cause because it affects some of their own underhanded, perhaps scurrilous doings.
From the Gov:
Not naive, Carrie –- just curious about what it is specifically that they no doubt are hiding that gives them a reason to agree, just this once, with Constitution-loving conservatives. That's the part we've "missed." And it would explain why, in this case, "even a broken clock is right twice a day."
I featured your letter because it's good to raise the points you do about these organizations and the far-left members of "The Squad." Don't think we've forgotten any of these. (I might disagree, however, with your observation that Ilhan Omar doesn't understand what she's saying. It's more likely that she understands perfectly well what she's saying and just assumes she can get away with her conniving –- which, so far, she has.)
People who oppose government surveillance do so for one of two reasons: 1) They stand, on principle, for civil liberties as outlined in the Constitution, or 2) they don't share those principles but, as you put it, "have things to hide." The ones who are focused on reason #2 are using reason #1 for cover. That's surely what is happening here –- in this instance, making radical leftists appear, bizarrely, to side with constitutionalists. They will hide behind the Bill Of Rights while abusing the civil liberties of others if it suits their purposes and they think they can get away with it.
Applying that reasoning to this situation, perhaps they want to temper the coming crackdown on Trump supporters not because they care about the rights of Trump supporters but because they fear that they themselves might somehow get caught in that net.
Thanks for writing. But, no, our original observation was not made out of naivete.
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Fuzz's class had their Valentine's bash today and boy do they know how to throw a party.
Along with eating healthy and unhealthy treats brought in my parents, they exchanged Valentines and played a game of Valentine's Day family feud. I haven't volunteered much this year, but was glad to be part of the action. Oh, and not just because I wanted to use my new Cupcake Courier. Really, not that.
I saw this at Costco before the holidays and resisted the temptation to throw it in the basket since I wasn't sure I'd use it enough to justify the $17.50.
A few weeks later, after volunteering to bring cupcakes to the Valentine's Day party, I changed my tune and went to Costco specifically for the courier. Now I'm glad I did because a) I had a lot of fun filling it up with cupcakes and b) it's so sturdy I was able to carry 36 cupcakes in one hand and another box of junk in the other.
My only complaint about the product was they put a big sticker on the front and side and it took me a decade to scrape it all off. They should either sell these without the sticker or include a free bottle of Goo Gone.
If you live in Austin, Costco has the couriers set up by the front door. I'm not sure how long they'll be there, but if you don't find them at Costco, Amazon has them for about $35.00.
Owning one will make you want to bake cupcakes ALL THE TIME.
By the way, along with red velvet cupcakes I made these black bottom chocolate cheesecake cups. I was in fourth grade when I first tried these, so it was fun introducing them to the kids.
I have that carrier and use it a lot! I love it but my other complaint about it is that the cups are too deep. Makes it hard to get finished cupcakes out without screwing up the frosting.
Great video from Fuzz…keep up the good work!
I always use a blowdryer to remove pesky labels. The heat loosens the sticky side and helps it peel right off!
WD-40 is a cheap & effective product for removing that pesky goo from labels.
oh how i've been wanting one of these! It's been on my Amazon wish list forever now! I suppose i'll have to splurge and buy it for myself!
I have four of them! Love them. You can also put a piece of styrofoam on the bottom and they are tall enough to carry cake pops.
I have a bunch of cupcake carriers, but not this one! This is a new one to me, I like it! 36 cupcakes in one carrier is impressive.
I could really use that! And a cake one too!
I got one of these couriers years ago when they were hard to come by and much more expensive than at Costco. Even still, it's been a great purchase. LOVE it!
I actually do need one of those. but we don't have costco here. i never seen them. cute pic of fuzz!
The last time I saw these in Costco I tossed one in the basket and it's sitting in the corner of my guest room right now. I have no idea if/when I'll ever use it, but I like the idea that I have one and it's super cute on top of that (I got the blue one, too…the white one wasn't nearly as fun).
And I totally want to make those black bottom cheesecake cups now! They look delicious.
I love that cupcake carrier!
It took me awhile to buy a cupcake holder because it seemed like such a one trick pony and one that would take up too much valuable room in my small apartment. However, I went with one that also doubles as a cake carrier and, believe me, when I have to transport cupcakes, nothing does the job better.
Do you know the peanut butter trick to remove sticker adhesive?
I'm with mrsblocko and really annoyed, too. No homemade treats at the schools. Grrr. I guess we'll just keep stuffing all the kiddos with hydrogenated oily, high fructose junk.
Love the carrier, cupcakes and Fuzz!
I have one of these and they are awesome!
I'm jealous that you can bring homemade goods to your daughter's school. Everything at my daughter's school has to be store bought. Where's the fun in that?
I have one. Unfortunately, I paid much more than that. *hmph*. I love it though. There's truly nothing better for transporting a class' worth of cupcakes.
wow! Now I want to buy one. I already have so many baking supplies I feel a bit guilty. Beautiful cupcakes. 🙂 I love eating black bottom cupcakes.


these Churches going into the black hole of hell!
GOAT looking down also with two horns as God is showing!
the world! This does not refer to just him but to the Church as a whole!
people the Jews are the 144,000 taken out that refers to the Church, another lie from hell!
written on it, known ONLY to the one who receives it!"
"11" letters in his full name!
opened up on earth and then see him taking them out to heaven as this does not even make sence!
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I was talking with Ryan (who has body dysmorphia issues because he was overweight as a kid and now very thin but doesn't feel right in his skin) about weight and body image and all that stuff when I mentioned Marilyn Monroe and how she was a healthy body weight for her height and back then she wasn't pushed to hide her curvaceous hips and breasts. He agreed and said she was very hot too, to which I greed.
This is what the media and society does to everyone. It shoves unhealthy body images in our face 24/7 to the point where our first reaction is to say someone of healthy weight and body type is overweight even when logically we know differently.
There are many healthy body types, weights, and heights. Don't let the media and society shame you to unhealthiness.


Pokhara is one of those charming cities that always attracts travelers where you can easily stay longer than you planned. Located on the banks of Lake Phewa, the city is surrounded by impressive mountains and peaks, with some of the best trekking routes in the world.
In addition to stunning hikes and lakes, this popular destination has a wide range of culture and leisure activities, such as markets, pagodas, cafés and restaurants offering delicious Nepalese food.
Just the perfect stop before starting your adventure in the mountains!
Pokhara is a great bazaar for mountaineering. Hiking is the main tourist activity in the region, so it's not surprising that the city has lots of these stores. Although most of the items for sale are counterfeit, there are some real bargains. You'll find different qualities among these fake items depending on the price, and some of them are really good. That's the place to buy your "North Fake" jacket!
Take a day to just walk around the lake, relax and see how local women wash their clothes on the shore. You can hire a boat trip to admire the mountains from beautiful Lake Phewa.
Come to the beautiful world peace pagoda to enjoy its architecture and landscapes. Located at the top of a hill, the pagoda offers nice views of the Annapurna range and other nearby mountains.
The adventure capital of Nepal lives up to its name with activities such as paragliding, bungee jumping and zip-lining. Paragliding in Pokhara is by far the most popular of these options and allows you to fly over the lake with spectacular views of the Himalayas. Prices start from about $70 US.
If you are not fond of extreme activities, you can hike up to Sarangkot viewpoint to get some nice bird's-eye views. Although it was a bit cloudy when I visited the place, you can enjoy incredible views of the Himalayas on a good day.
Trekking is the main reason most people visit Pokhara. The most popular routes are the Annapurna circuit, which can be completed in about 21 days, and the hike to the Annapurna base camp, which can be completed in about 8 days.
After several days or even weeks spent hiking the mountains, what could be better than some relaxation or a massage? The city is full of bars, massage centers and restaurants that get quite animated at night. In Pokhara, it's impossible to get bored!
Nepalese food is delicious, so do not miss the momos (flour dough filled with meat and spices), the sekuwa lamb (roasted in a wood-fired oven with natural herbs and other spices) or the simple dal bhat (a lentil soup accompanied by rice, vegetables and chapati).
Buses from Kathmandu cost between $10 – $25 US depending on the bus and the service. The local minibus is the cheapest option ($10 US), while companies like Greenline are more expensive but more comfortable.
If you decide to take the minibus, like I did, don't let the speed and recklessness of the driver scare you: they are all just crazy!
Although you can visit the city at any time, the best seasons are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). This way, you avoid the cold winter and the rainy season.
I loved this hostel in Pokhara: Pushkar Backpackers.
AirBnb is another good option for couples and groups, with rooms and apartments at great prices. If you sign up through my link, you will get $35 of Airbnb credit!
Do you have any question about Best things to do in Pokhara? Please, contact me!
Interesante blog . Aprendo algo con cada blog todos los días. Siempre es grato poder devorar el contenido de otros escritores. Me gustaría usar algo de tu post en mi blog, naturalmente dejare un enlace , si me lo permites. Gracias por compartir.
Pokhara is a beautiful city. As you mentioned things to do at Pokhara, I would like to say if you are interested in the short and easy hike from Pokhara. You can do Mardi Himal Trek. Less crowed hidden gem of Annapurna.


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Nice! I visited their shop, ang gaganda ng mga binebenta. Have you tried buying from them?
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Are you a fan of Firefox and want to have it on your Fire phone? No problem!
In this extra short tutorial, I will show you step by step how to get Firefox for Fire phone.
As you probably noticed, Firefox (just like Google Chrome and many other Android apps) is not available in the Amazon Appstore on your Fire phone.
The easiest way to access most of the apps unavailable in the Amazon Appstore is to install an alternative appstore. I strongly recommend installing Mobogenie.
All you have to do is go to the Mobogenie website and click Download Pro for Android. The APK file will download to your computer.
1. Transfer the file to your Fire phone. The easiest way to do it is by connecting your Fire to the PC and manually transferring the APK file. You can read more about sideloading apps to Fire phone here.
2. Download or install some app manager. I recommend ES File Explorer.
3. Open ES File Explorer and navigate to the folder where you copied the APK file.
4. Open the file and install Mobogenie. Make sure that you have the option "Allow installation of apps not from Amazon" turned on (Go to Settings > Applications > Allow instalation of apps not from Amazon).
Now let's search for and install Firefox on your Fire phone.
`1. Type "Firefox" in the search field and click on the first result. Click on FREE. The app will download and install.
2. Now you can find Firefox in the app grid.
3. Open it and enjoy using your favorite browser on your Fire phone.
TIP: If you are a fan of Google Chrome, I have great news for you. You can get Google Chrome for Fire phone the same way. Just follow all of the instructions above and type "Chrome" instead of "Firefox" in Mobogenie.