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Leading women in Football: Haneen Tamim
Maria Baradhi
Credits to Fadi Marak
Leading Women in Football is a new FaLebanon series to highlight women's football in Lebanon and introduce you to our Lebanese heroines.
It's no secret that having a career as an athlete takes an immense amount of time, hard work and sacrifice. Intense training schedules and specialized diets become requirements rather than just a lifestyle choice. These sacrifices result in great rewards on one side, but dangerous risks on the other. The latters are unpredictable and can threaten entire careers, which is why many athletes always have an alternative path, in case things go south. Lebanese National Team and SAS forward Haneen Tamim shares this mentality with many athletes and is pursuing her dream of becoming a professional football player while also studying for a university degree.
Tamim is currently majoring in Nutrition and Dietetics, a field she chose because of its proximity to the athletic world. It also gives her the option to specialize later in Sports Nutrition, which is a major aspect in anyone's lifestyle, let alone the athletes. She still has the intention of having a career in football and believes that it can be achieved by getting an opportunity to play abroad. "It's my dream actually, and I'm trying to work on it." However, her studies will always be a priority, since Tamim believes that a career in football can be unpredictable. "Something might happen, and I wouldn't be able to play anymore, so I should have my degree to be able to continue in life."
Her love for football began during her childhood when she was around eight years old. Tamim would always accompany her older brother and his friends to the neighborhood playground and liked to be included in their football games. According to her, playing with them boosted her football skills, "I would watch how they played and learn from them". She later began playing football with her school team and joined the FC Beirut boys' academy with some of her classmates, which gave her a big push back then when not many girls' football academies or teams existed.
It wasn't until Tamim moved to a different school that she started to compete with her new school team, helping them win several tournaments across Beirut and Mount Lebanon. Her apparent talent and success in those competitions led her school coach, Yehya Cheaib, to introduce her to the Girls' Football Academy, GFA, who had begun to train and compete in the Women's Football League.
Playing in the Lebanese Women's Football League was an entirely new experience for Tamim, and completely different than the school competitions that were played with five or seven a side team. She was still able to adapt to this higher level by regularly watching matches and playing football video games, whether with her brother or even online. "It really does help you understand the game since you're controlling everyone on the team and not just the player who plays in your position." She then gradually began to apply the things she learned in her game, giving her an edge over their competitors.
After three successful seasons with GFA, Tamim thought it was time for a new challenge and joined the league title holders SAS. Being part of the league champions team in the 2018-2019 season came with an exclusive privilege: attending the first WAFF Women's Clubs Championship in Jordan, which Tamim describes as her favorite international experience. Even though the rest of the participating teams had professional and foreign players in their ranks, Tamim and her SAS teammates didn't feel that their squad, deprived from foreign players, gave them a disadvantage, and instead went on to finish the tournament in second place. She also felt that they, as SAS, had a mission of asserting The Cedars' presence on the regional scene since they were representing Lebanese women's football.
Representing Lebanon wasn't unfamiliar to Tamim, who has been included in the U17, U19, and Senior National Teams. She was first called up in 2015 for an U19 tournament in Jordan and the U17 Arab Cup in Qatar but was disappointed to not have been included in the senior squad that year. "I didn't just give up and I didn't stop working on myself and kept working to the point where I was able to play with the seniors". She eventually made it to the senior level in the next National Team call up in 2017. "It's something I advise everyone to do, to never give up."
Tamim's most recent success with the Senior National Team was in the 2019 WAFF Championship, where she scored three goals to help Lebanon secure third place. Her persistence to be part of the National Team comes from the emotional combination of pride and responsibility, "the idea that I can play my favorite sport and be able to represent my country was an unexplainable feeling." She also believes that it gave her a closer connection to Lebanon, as she felt an enormous pride to sing the National Anthem and gave everything she had on the pitch. "It's something I've never felt in my life, and I don't think any emotion can ever top that." Tamim admits that she was lucky enough to be included in different age groups of the national team, and that the newer generations are even more fortunate to have more international experiences at a younger age, which will boost women's football in Lebanon.
Women's football in Lebanon has been on the rise recently but still lives in the shadow of men's football. Tamim believes that the main reason for this is that the latter has been around for a much longer time, and has built a huge audience over the years, which is why they currently have more media coverage and much bigger sponsors. However, she feels optimistic about the improvement of the women's league year after year. Each new season brings more teams, audience, and attention. "For example, our final game against EFP was broadcasted and the stands were almost full, and that has never happened before."
Tamim gives credit to the Lebanese FA for working hard in organizing the Women's Football League, as well as improving the National Team. She also commends the efforts of FA Lebanon and other social media platforms in helping women's football in Lebanon reach a much wider audience. The ex-GFA player strongly believes that football needs to be integrated in the educational system in order to introduce the sport to the younger generations and encourage talented girls who can't find an outlet for their skills. On a personal level, Tamim and the other players have been working hard with their respective clubs to raise the bar for women's football. "We can see that through the league competition, many teams have improved, especially this year where you couldn't expect anything from any game."
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When first arriving on Lake Atitlan, the idea of relaxing for the duration of your stay can be a tempting one. After all, the lake has plenty of incredible restaurants and places to stay, all surrounded by jaw-dropping views of volcanoes and mountains. But the most rewarding way to see the lake is by getting out and exploring it. Here are five sights that shouldn't be skipped.
Look at the top of the mountain line across the lake from San Pedro for long enough, and you might just be able to make out what looks like the profile of a person's face, if they were lying on their back. The highest point of the face is the Indian Nose, one of the most popular hikes on Lake Atitlan.
Most people start the hike in Santa Clara la Laguna, a sleepy village above the lake. To get there, either join a group tour from San Pedro or take a chicken bus. From there, the walk makes its way down to San Juan la Laguna, on the lake's shore. For a truly unforgettable experience, join one of the sunrise tours. It's well worth the early start.
Take a left turn when walking up San Marcos' main strip from the dock (it's well signposted) to find the Cerro Tzankujil nature reserve. Stretching out across a hill that's long been sacred to Mayans, a stroll up to the top passes a number of Mayan altars that are still in use. From the top — or from a viewpoint halfway up — there's a lovely view across to San Pedro.
There's also a swimming spot here, with some of the clearest waters on the lake and a jumping-off point.
Directly across from Indian Nose, looming above the town that shares its name, is Volcan San Pedro. The views from its peak are some of the best in all of Guatemala. But be warned, it's a tough walk to reach them, with more than a kilometre of steep ascent.
You'll have to pay a park entrance fee to start the hike, which comes with a guide. Make sure to ask them about the history of the volcano. According to local legend, it decapitated nearby Volcan Atitlan in a fit of jealousy.
A trip to Lake Atitlan isn't complete unless you actually experience the lake firsthand. Luckily, there are lots of ways to do just that.
Pollution means that swimming isn't really recommended in some parts, but head out of the main towns and the waters get crystal clear. Kayaking is also very popular, and kayaks can be rented from any of the towns or villages. Or for anyone who's really averse to getting their feet wet, just take a lancha trip around the lake.
Iximche was once the capital of the Kaqchiquel people, and to local Mayans the temples are still considered sacred ground. A visit to the ruins, around 15km from the lake, makes for a lovely day trip.
While Guatemala is home to a lot of Mayan ruins, Iximche offers something a little different: for one thing, there's a chance you might witness a Mayan ceremony while you're there. Not too many travellers make the trip, a nice contrast to touristy Tikal.


Educational technology is changing the way that our children learn about the world, and how teachers educate them.
But you don't need any high-tech gadgets to embrace educational technology, in fact, there is a mine of information available right at our fingertips through the humble mobile phone.
Educational apps are the perfect way for you to teach your children everything from maths and science to language and music.
DragonBox numbers incorporate fun characters and games to help children learn more about numbers.
The interactive challenges teach children what numbers are, how they work, and what you can do with them through colourful minigames.
There is also DragonBox Algebra and DragonBox Elements for your children to get to grips with algebra and geometry as their knowledge of mathematics becomes more advanced.
£5.99. Available on Android and iOS.
Introduce children to how the human body works with this highly-detailed app.
Through a range of interactive chapters, youngsters can learn basic facts about human anatomy including the skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and immune systems.
Each of the areas can be interacted with to reveal more detail about how they work as well as fun animations.
Introduce your children to the wonders of the night sky with the impressive Star Walk.
You simply load the app when you're on a night walk and it follows your location and movement in real time. Hold the app up and it clearly depicts each star and constellation for little ones to learn more about.
As well as locating well-known stars, the app also provides information about more than 200,000 celestial bodies for youngsters to discover.
£3.99. Available on Android and iOS.
Your children can learn about all 118 elements of the periodic table and their chemical properties with Toca Lab.
In the beginning, 117 of 118 spaces are still empty, but children can unlock 'em all as they conduct fun interactive experiments.
They can conduct fun experiments without any mess or danger with bunsen burners, test tubes, liquid nitrogen and more.
Swift Playgrounds aims to make coding fun and accessible to children.
Kids can solve interactive puzzles to master the basics of coding, or take on additional challenges to explore more complex coding.
They can even create programs of their own – their imagination is the only limit.
Give kids an ear for music with this toe-tappingly fun app.
Children can learn how to memorize and repeat notes, recognize different pitch, distinguish notes, to hold a rhythm and more through a series of fun mini-games.
Each game includes adorable characters and graphics that appeal to a variety of ages. Games increase in difficulty until your child can create and compose their very own masterpieces.
£3.59. Available on Android and iOS.
Developed by YouTube, YouTube Kids introduces your little ones to a wide variety of appropriate video content.
The app makes it safer and simpler for children to explore the world through online video, with parental controls so you can tailor the family experience.
Children can watch all their favourite show, music videos, and educational clips teaching them everything from how to build a model volcano, classic poems, and everything in between.
Free. Available on Android and iOS.
There's a monster on the loose and it's destroying everything in its way! Save the day and help Artie to rebuild his world, using a very special magic pencil.
Artie's Magic Pencil is an interactive learning adventure that teaches children the fundamentals of drawing to inspire them to get creative both on and off the screen.
Match up the dots and create shapes to progress in the fun story with handcrafted animations.
Teach your little ones Spanish, French and other languages in a fun and easy way with Duolingo.
The app contains a series of fun, bite-sized lessons complete with animations that will teach your children simple words and phrases in more than 30 different languages.
They can practice listening and speaking in their chosen language with ease, as well as play games to improve vocabulary and grammar.
Cursive Writing Wizard is the perfect app to help every child learn how to trace their ABC's, 123's and custom word.
Little ones can have fun tracing using 26 animated stickers, sound effects, and interactive games that animate letters and numbers at the end of tracing.
The vibrant app is fully customizable to suit every child's needs, and parents can check their child's progress thanks to reports that display what they have traced.
Explore the history of the world with Timeline Eons.
Rather than focusing on a specific period of history, this all-around app focuses on a broad timescale and a variety of cultures.
Children can zoom in and out of the timeline for more detailed breakdowns of particular times, and even use their own data to create timelines.
£2.59. Available on Android and iOS.
Developed by the National Geographic Society, GeoBee Challenge allows your child to learn all about the wonders of the world.
There are two rounds of gameplay: multiple-choice and map challenge. The app offers more than 1,300 multiple choice questions, all featured at some point in the National Geographic Bee.
In the map round, kids need to identify locations around the world.
From Flat Stanley to Nancy Drew, Goosebumps and National Geographic, thousands of popular children's books are available to download via this app for a monthly subscription.
There are a variety of audio-enabled and read-to-me books available for younger users, and personalized book recommendations for each child.
Online and offline reading is available so that you can use this app anywhere, whether your little one is at home, in a car, or even on a plane.
Free to download, monthly subscription applies. Available for Android and iOS.


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SteelSeries Nimbus+ Game Controller for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV
Back before the iOS 13 update opened up access to using PS4/DualShock 4 controllers and Xbox One wireless controllers for gaming on the iPhone and iPad, the SteelSeries Nimbus was considered the best MFi-certified game controller. The major downside of the Nimbus was that its joysticks couldn't be clicked (L3/R3).
Now SteelSeries have introduced their Nimbus+ controller to be more on par with its PS4 and Xbox cousins.
The Nimbus+ not only adds clickable joysticks, but also new "Hall Effect" magnetic-sensor triggers, two more dedicated navigation buttons ("Options" and "Menu") in addition to the "Home" one, and a new 50-hour battery (up from 40).
The Nimbus+ also includes a mount for attaching your iPhone directly onto the controller so you can play more comfortably and seamlessly:
Like the previous model, the Nimbus+ can be charged via the Lightning cable you already have. It's really the full package, so if you're truly into gaming on the go, do yourself a favor and pick one of these up for $70 on Amazon.
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import { routerReducer, routerMiddleware, push, replace } from 'react-router-redux';
import { createStore, combineReducers, applyMiddleware, compose } from 'redux';
import { browserHistory } from 'react-router';
import thunk from 'redux-thunk';

import listsReducer from './screens/List/reducers/main';
import activeReducer from './screens/List/reducers/active';
import itemReducer from './screens/Item/reducer';
import homeReducer from './screens/Home/reducer';
import { loadItems } from './screens/List/actions';

// Combine the reducers to one state
const reducers = combineReducers({
	lists: listsReducer,
	active: activeReducer,
	item: itemReducer,
	home: homeReducer,
	routing: routerReducer,
});

// Create the store
const store = createStore(
	reducers,
	compose(
		applyMiddleware(
			// Support thunked actions and react-router-redux
			thunk,
			routerMiddleware(browserHistory)
		),
		// Support the Chrome DevTools extension
		window.devToolsExtension ? window.devToolsExtension() : f => f
	)
);

let cachedColumns = '';
let cachedSearch = '';
let cachedSort = '';
let cachedPage = 0;
// Sync the state to the URL parameters. The parameters are:
// - columns: column1,column2,...
// - search: somestring
// - sort: -somestring
// - page: 1
store.subscribe(() => {
	// Get all the necessary data
	const state = store.getState();
	const list = state.lists.currentList;
	const items = state.lists.items;
	// If we aren't on a list, or haven't loaded any items yet don't do anything
	if (!list || items.count < 1) return;
	const search = state.active.search;
	const location = state.routing.locationBeforeTransitions;

	let columns = state.active.columns;
	let sort = state.active.sort.rawInput;
	let page = state.lists.page.index;

	// Make the column data ready to be turned into a URL
	if (columns) {
		// Turns [{ path: 'someColumn' }, { path: 'someOtherColumn' }]
		// into ['someColumn', 'someOtherColumn']
		columns = columns.map((column) => column.path);
		// Turns that array into 'someColumn,someOtherColumn'
		if (Array.isArray(columns)) columns = columns.join(',');
		// If that is the same as the default columns, don't set the query param
		if (columns === list.defaultColumnPaths) columns = undefined;
	}

	// TODO: Starting or clearing a search pushes a new history state, but updating
	// the current search replaces it for nicer history navigation support

	// Sorting
	if (sort === list.defaultSort) sort = undefined;

	// Pagination
	if (page === 1) page = undefined;

	// If at least one value is different from the cached value, change the query
	// parameter
	// This check is important because updateQueryParams dispatches an action
	// so this would be an endless loop if we didn't check this
	if (page !== cachedPage
		|| columns !== cachedColumns
		|| sort !== cachedSort
		|| search !== cachedSearch) {
		// Cache the new values
		cachedPage = page;
		cachedColumns = columns;
		cachedSort = sort;
		cachedSearch = search;
		// Update the query params
		updateQueryParams({
			page,
			columns,
			sort,
			search,
		}, false, location);
		// After we've updated the query params, load the changed items
		// but not if we just changed to a new list and the active id and old
		// id don't match anymore
		if (state.lists.currentList.id === state.active.id) {
			store.dispatch(loadItems());
		}
	}
});

/**
 * Updates the query parameters with the ones passed as the first argument
 *
 * @param  {Object} params         The new parameters to be added
 * @param  {Boolean} shouldReplace If history should use push() or replace()
 * @param  {Object} location       The current location object
 */
function updateQueryParams (params, shouldReplace, location) {
	if (!location) return;
	const newParams = Object.assign({}, location.query);
	// Stringify nested objects inside the parameters
	Object.keys(params).forEach(i => {
		if (params[i]) {
			newParams[i] = params[i];
			if (typeof newParams[i] === 'object') {
				newParams[i] = JSON.stringify(newParams[i]);
			}
		} else {
			delete newParams[i];
		}
	});
	// If we want to replace in the history, dispatch the react-router-redux
	// replace action with the new query
	if (shouldReplace) {
		store.dispatch(replace({
			pathname: location.pathname,
			query: newParams,
		}));
	// Otherwise dispatch the react-router-redux push action
	} else {
		store.dispatch(push({
			pathname: location.pathname,
			query: newParams,
		}));
	}
}

export default store;

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Собо́р Пресвято́й Де́вы Мари́и Фа́тимской () — католический храм, находящийся в Караганде, Казахстан. Церковь служит кафедральным собором Карагандинской епархии, возглавляемой епископом Аделио Дель'Оро. Самый большой католический собор в Казахстане и в Центральной Азий. Расположен по адресу: пр. Шахтеров, 32; 100026 Караганда; Казахстан

История
Идея строительства нового кафедрального собора в Караганде принадлежит епископу Яну Павлу Ленге. Карагандинская епархия обратилась к властям города Караганды с просьбой выделить участок под строительство нового кафедрального собора. Власти откликнулись на эту просьбу и 13 мая 2003 года, в день памяти Фатимских явлений Пресвятой Девы Марии, земельный участок был приобретён.

Было решено, что за образец будущего собора будет взят Кёльнский собор в Германии. Проект храма разработал немецкий архитектор Карл-Мария Руф. Адаптацию проекта к казахстанским условиям сделал архитектор В. Г. Сергеев.

По приглашению Нурсултана Назарбаева состоялся визит Государственного секретаря Святого Престола кардинала Анджело Содано в Казахстан. В ходе этого визита 18 мая 2003 года кардинал Анджело Содано освятил территорию и краеугольный камень под строительство.

В 2004 году «Общество по строительству собора Матери всех народов» («Verein zum Aufbau der Kathedrale Mutter aller Nationen»), основанное в селении Викторсберг в Форарльберге (Австрия) Агнес Риттер, решило поддержать строительство кафедрального собора в Караганде. В строительстве и оснащении собора значительное участие принял епископ Атаназиус Шнайдер.

9 сентября 2012 года состоялось торжественное освящение собора, которое совершил декан Коллегии кардиналов кардинал Анджело Содано, легат Папы Римского Бенедикта XVI. Действующий настоятель собора с сентября 2019 года — священник Владимир Немец.

См. также
 Собор Святого Иосифа (Караганда)
 Храм Покрова Пресвятой Богородицы

Примечания

Ссылки
 Сайт Прихода Пресвятой Девы Марии Фатимской — Матери всех народов (Караганда)
 Собор на WikiMapia
 Газета Римско-католической Церкви Казахстана

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Культовые сооружения Караганды
Девы
Карагандинская епархия (католическая)
Храмы Богородицы в Казахстане
Появились в 2012 году в Казахстане
Здания и сооружения, заложенные в 2004 году

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OXIMOT JAR HERAL XIMA (; literally: Who lost Their Limit in Infinity) is an Assamese novel written by Bhubanmohan Baruah under the pen name of Kanchan Baruah. The first edition of this book was released on 15 July 1945. Kohinoor Theatre, a group of mobile theatre of Assam staged it in 2008. The novel is one of the literary gems of Assamese language which continues to rule the heart of lakhs of people.

Plot
The novel starts with the narrator, a clerk dreaming of a perfect married life with kids, who suddenly gets sucked into a black hole. He wakes up startled to realise that he is supposed to go on an expedition that very day with his four friends - a professor, a doctor, a poet and a clerk, much like the narrator himself. The five friends want to leave the humdrum of their routine life for a month and embark on a boat journey along the river Dihing in the hopes of coming across an unexplored land. After moving upstream on their boat for 15 days they unexpectedly come across a tribe of aboriginals in the dense jungles. After feasting and spending the night with the tribe, the next morning they face the revolt of their boatman and navigators who believe any journey further upstream will bring doom upon them all as the place is cursed. But the stubborn friends decide to continue the journey on their own. As they travel further, they are astounded by the breathtaking scenery at first, but as the night falls they are stuck in a violent rainstorm that takes them off course. Once the storm subsides they realise that their Professor friend is disoriented and sick and seems to be zoning in and out of his memories of his homeland from his previous birth, 1300 years ago. This is where the main story starts. It is a story of love, life, friendship, patriotism and valour.

Kamalnagar is one of the provinces of the main state, referred to as the Capital. It is a small picturesque area on the outskirts of the Capital, surrounded by hills. The river Kanchanmati divides it into two equal parts from east to west. Kamalnagar is 10 miles in length and not more than 8 miles in breadth, with a population of 25,000. There is a big concrete bridge over the Kanchanmati known as the "White Bridge" which connects the two banks. The Chieftain is the only link of Kamalnagar to the Capital. Once a year he visits the Capital to pay the taxes and update on the important issues. He stays at the "Red Castle" which is his official residence.

Chandan has just returned from the Capital after staying there for years as a student. He first visits his mother at Bokulpur, which is separated from Kamalnagar by a small stream. She has been staying there with her aides ever since Chandan's father, the ex-chieftain of Kamalnagar, died while Chandan was still a small kid. He then rushes off to Kamalnagar with Ashok to watch the annual bullfighting event on the occasion of Bihu. Gauri is also there to watch the fight with her friends. Gauri is the only daughter of Lakshminarayan and he has raised her like a princess. Her mother died during childbirth and she looks up to Uma as a mother figure. One of the bulls runs loose and Chandan saves Gauri from being ambushed by it. However, they start off on a wrong note as Gauri is annoyed that Chandan made fun of her while saving her. Actually both of them fell in love with each other but both were too proud to admit it. Chandan's friend Uma tried to bring Chandan and Gauri together. But Chandan became reluctant to marry Gauri without taming her first.
Champa, was a young girl who was brought up by Chandan's mother. Champa was Chandan's childhood sweet-heart and they grew up together. Chandan considers Champa as a sister. But, Champa nursed a sincere infatuation for Chandan. She considers it as her guilt. She hides her love towards Chandan with mysterious smile, fickleness and jolly behaviour. Chandan often get confused by Champa's words and gives futile attempt to decode them.
The love of Chandan and Gauri never gets time to bloom. Their beautiful life, which they wasted in sweet and sour and often massive fights, abruptly faces the most dreaded consequence as a large army approaches to attack Kamalnagar.
Lakshminarayan, the mayor, Ashok, the second office bearer, and Chandan are initially unnerved as Kamalnagar had not fought a war in centuries. But Champa comes up with an elaborate strategy for war. The plan works in the beginning. The people of Kamalnagar put up a brave fight without sufficient resources. But finally the enemy outnumbered Kamalnagar's army and entered into the city. They loot, rape and burn the houses down without any mercy.
Champa and her friend, in order to save their lives, drop a roof of a temple on a troop of enemy soldiers. Ashok blows up the bridge to prevent enemy from entering the Northern side of the city.
Meanwhile the enemy chief captures Gauri and her palace. They set their camp in that palace. Chandan manages to rescue Gauri by blasting the entire palace with gunpowder. The blast takes the life of the enemy chief and hundreds of enemies.
Chandan and Gauri struggle further to reach a safe place during the night. In the process Chandan is injured by an enemy arrow. They end up sailing on the river on a boat.
Meanwhile the death of the enemy chief frightens and demotivates the other enemies. Champa takes that advantage and starts to fire cannon over them. She manages to drive the enemy out of Kamalnagar. But finally one last enemy arrow pierces her chest. Ashok manages to rescue and bring wounded Champa home. Gauri shows her patience and courage to safely bring Chandan back home.
Chandan is deeply saddened to find Champa on her death bed. Champa cryptically declares her love for Chandan before taking her last breath in his arms.
Chandan and Gauri hope to rebuild devastated Kamalnagar anew. But they fail and the city slowly wastes away over time.
Professor's eyes fill with tears as he concludes his narrative. Friends' hearts fill with innate human emotions as they repair the boat and sail back home.
Narrator realises that a perfect life is only possible in dreams but not in reality.

Characters

 Chandan - Main Protagonist. Professor in the present birth. Son of the ex-chieftain of Kamalnagar.
 Champa - An orphan, she is the childhood friend of Chandan and the most beautiful girl in the whole of Kamalnagar. Her love for Chandan is unrequited.
 Gauri - Female protagonist. Beauty personified. She is the only daughter of Lakshminarayan. She and Chandan share a love-hate relationship at first.
 Ashok - Chandan's best friend. Second in command to Lakshminarayan. Married to Uma, has 2 kids.
 Uma - Ashok's wife, mother of his 2 kids. She is a warm lady who is loved by all. Plays the role of mediator between Chandan and Gauri.
 Lakshminarayan - The chieftain of Kamalnagar. Father of Gauri. A widower.
 Rama - The maid of Ashok's household.
 The barbaric invaders.

Selected notable adaptations

 2008: Kohinoor Theatre, a group of mobile theatre of Assam staged it in 2008.
 2021: All India Radio Guwahati station aired Asimat Jar Heral Seema. The story was narrated and the main protagonist, Chandan was voiced by Indrajit Das. Champa was voiced by actress Barsha Rani Bishaya. Every Friday All India Radio Guwahati broadcast a new episode of this Novel on Radio, Facebook, and YouTube.

References

External links
 Asimat Jar Heral Seema (Audiobook)

1945 novels
20th-century Indian novels
Assamese-language books
Novels set in Assam
Assamese novels


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SDCC says person at Las Vegas elementary school diagnosed with TB
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The Clark County School District has confirmed to FOX5 that a person at a Las Vegas elementary school was recently diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB).
According to a letter sent to parents Tuesday by Helen Jydstrup Elementary Principal Christina M. Miani, "The Southern Nevada Health District is working with the school to discuss any student health concerns and create a testing plan." for those who might have come into close contact with the person.
It was not immediately clear what the infected person's relationship is to the school, whether as a parent, staff member or student.
According to the letter, SNHD advises the school "that the students at risk of infection are those who have come into close and personal contact with this person for a period of time."
The letter says SNHD says "students other than those in the above circumstances are not considered at risk."
The letter notes that tuberculosis is a "bacterial disease that can be transmitted between people who are in close and repeated contact by breathing the same air for a period of time. Tuberculosis is not transmitted by touching or handling objects.
Miani's letter said additional notices would be sent to those who meet the testing criteria.
In the letter, the school reminds that a tuberculin test is compulsory and required by law, according to NRS 44IA.365. Testing for students and faculty will begin on Thursday, according to the letter.
The school says parents will have the option of taking their student to Quest Labs for testing at no charge.
"Follow-up TB testing will begin the week of March 20 and reminders will be sent closer to that date," the letter said.
The Southern Nevada Health District provided the statement below:
"The Southern Nevada Health District is conducting a TB investigation that involves students, staff, and faculty. The health district is working closely to identify people who will need to be tested and to provide them with additional information and resources as needed. Tuberculosis remains a public health problem here and throughout the country, and the health district conducts proactive investigations to identify and treat people with latent TB infection or active TB whenever they are identified. in Clark County.
A full copy of the letter to parents can be read below:
Letter to parents from Helen Jydstrup Elementary(Clark County School District)
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Jeff Kent calls Baseball Hall of Fame vote an 'embarrassment' after losing ballot


You can game all your life without spending a single penny and enjoy every single moment of it. Free-to-Play games are not low quality. Plenty of free-to-play games can give full-paid games a run for their money. In fact, free-to-play games are ruling the professional E-sports now. Action, RPG, Moba, strategy, FPS, you name it they have it. Here are top 5 free-to-play games that are available on computers.
Warframe has a large number of customization options. This allows you to modify your weapons and Warframe armor. You are able to organize your gears according to your playstyle. You can access your own personal spaceship which is also your base in between your missions. 7 different parkour moves allow you to navigate hard to reach areas.


I can not thank you enough for connecting us with so many talented individuals. The people who have come to Sing for Hope via you and The Edge Studio have really been fantastic. I attached an image of one of the most recent visits so you can enjoy. The preschoolers we've been able to reach now very much look forward to each visit.
Looking forward to connecting with Jeff!
I want to thank you for your exemplary job at mixing and mastering the Holiday Magic 2014 CD! It sounds terrific and the kids in hospitals around the world are going to love it. It is in duplication now with 10,000 copies being created to be distributed the second week of December. I truly appreciate you Kristen, David and everyone at Edge for being a part of the special project each year.
I hope to work with you again next year!


The storage of powders and their subsequent discharge from containers create particular challenges in most powder-processing industries. A powder with good flowability can show impaired flow behavior after a certain storage time, after which discharging is only possible by hammering and pounding.
This effect is called caking, and it describes the time-dependent development of strong bonds between the powder particles (electrostatic bonds, bridging, mechanical form fit). This can arise from the constant pressure resulting from the self-weight of the powder or an externally applied force. Changes can then occur, for example, at the surface of the powder particles, leading to the development of new contact points and the formation of agglomerates and aggregates. These aggregates then become further consolidated, and the number and size of voids between the particles is reduced.
Usually caking is a non-desired effect, because it reduces the flowability of a powder, for example resulting in core flow. Often the application of a hammer is necessary, which is time- and cost intensive and can also impair the product quality. Thus, it would be advantageous to be able to identify caking in advance, and appropriately adjust process parameters to avoid its onset; for example, by adding anti-caking agents. We present here an easy, reliable and reproducible method for predicting and evaluating powder caking by using the Anton Paar Powder Cell.


Ripped jeans. They come and they go and right now, probably thanks to the advertising by Columbine wearing this season's Acne ripped denim, they're definitely back.
The thing is (and this is no new thought) – why would anybody spend money on torn jeans? I am very much into the distressed look and it is the easiest thing to do yourself. Or at least that's what I had heard. So, I tried it.
This is what you will need: A denim garment of your choice, a pair of scissors and a paper clip or needle.
What you need to do is cut out parallel slits. The space in between the slits will determine the size of the torn section.
Using your clip you can start undoing the grid of the fabric by pulling the white horizontal threads.
Then, you will remove the darker vertical threads and ta-da!
It's so easy I did the same thing to a pair of shorts..


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Scott Disick: Drinking 'In Moderation?' Disick 'Thinks He's Got A Handle On It' Source Says
Scott Disick was recently spotted in New York City, causing fans and media outlets alike to question whether Kourtney Kardashian's ex-boyfriend has fallen off the wagon.
According to reports, Disick is in NYC for New York Fashion Week, though he notably skipped out on Kanye West's Yeezy Season 3 launch. Instead, Scott Disick was spotted at Up & Down nightclub tossing a few back with rapper Fetty Wap.
According to a source for Hollywood Life, Disick thinks that drinking socially is no big deal.
"Scott has been drinking again, socially, rather than just getting off his head. But he thinks he's got a handle on it. He can have two or three beers and not need to have any more. He's trying to drink in moderation, and isn't looking to get paralytic on wild nights out."
Disick's struggles with drug and alcohol abuse have been well-documented on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, but as of late, it seemed that Disick had taken control of his substance abuse issues.
In October, Disick checked into a rehab facility where he reportedly spent more than 30 days before being admitted to an outpatient program. Disick is known for checking into rehab programs and quickly checking out again — sometimes staying only for a day — so a 30-day stint was a big step in a sober direction.
Scott Disick Spotted Drinking Beer Just 3 Months After Rehab — Off The Wagon Again? https://t.co/WqUaJ7W84r
— Beer Update (@BeerUpdate) February 13, 2016
The issues associated with Scott Disick's drinking all came to a head back in July, when Disick reportedly went on a bender across Europe. At that time, Scott was spotted getting awfully cozy with ex-girlfriend Chloe Bartoli which was a problem because, at the time, Disick was still dating Kourtney Kardashian. Kourtney promptly broke up with Scott.
In fact, Kourtney and Scott had been dating off and on for nearly a decade leading up to the incident, and together, the pair has three children: Mason, 6; Penelope, 3; and Reign, 1.
Initial reports indicated that Scott may have gone to rehab in an effort to clean himself up and win back his family — including Kourtney.
Rumors that Scott may have begun using substances again first circulated at the beginning of the week, when a report from Life & Style indicated that Scott Disick had overdosed on a dangerous mix of alcohol, cocaine, and Viagra. According to the report — which has not been confirmed — Scott was given a shot of adrenaline and taken to the hospital under a fake name after he was found by bodyguards unconscious in his home.
According to Hollywood Life, some of Scott's friends are concerned about the fact that Disick has reportedly began drinking again, saying that he's not in a great frame of mind to begin partying again.
"Scott's pals don't believe an addict should even be having one drink, especially since he's so susceptible to his demons. They think he is rushing into his party lifestyle too soon after rehab."
In the past, Disick has made a portion of his income hosting parties in clubs. The self-proclaimed lord has an affiliation with the 1Oak clubs, and on Feb. 13, Scott was seen at the New York branch of the 1Oak brand with Tyga and Kylie Jenner.
Make way for Kylie! Jenner joins Scott Disick and boyfriend Tyga while partying in N.Y.C. https://t.co/EjI8YI8u1O pic.twitter.com/OAgha4POS9
— People Magazine (@people) February 13, 2016
Scott and Kourtney have not reconciled since their July split, despite the fact that a multitude of reports have indicated that Disick would like to reunite with the mother of his children. If the recent news of Disick's alleged overdose and social imbibing is true, it could be even longer before the lord gets back with his family.
What do you think of the news of Scott Disick's drinking? Do you think Disick should be drinking at all, or do you think a social drink here and there is OK? Why?
Find out more about Scott and Kourtney's split in the video below.
[Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images Entertainment]


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Kina Security records K41 million net profit
KINA Securities Limited has recorded a net profit of K41 million for the whole of 2016.
The result was at the peak of the guidance range (K39m-K41m) given last year. It is an increase of K4.9 million from the previous period.
KSL chief executive officer Syd Yates said they had delivered a solid result despite challenging global markets.
"Despite the more challenging environment, this has been a milestone year for Kina," he said.
"We have maintained our momentum following our acquisition of Maybank PNG.
"And we are building a stronger and more efficient business while delivering on our vision of helping our customers improve their circumstances.
"Kina has maintained its focus on putting customers at the centre of everything we do, living our values and driving a positive culture.
"Our strong performance during the year has been driven by improved customer service, leveraging the Kina brand, investing in people and strengthening management.
"We know customers want simpler and more convenient products and services and our focus on introducing new products and expanded services enabled the Group to increase customer acquisition to their demand."
The company in 2016 recorded:
A total operating income up 68 per cent to K117 million;
a net interest income up 52 per cent to K65.1 million;
lending up 62 per cent to K606 million;
deposits up 40 per cent to K958 million;
funds under management up 14 per cent to K6.2 billion;
funds under administration up 16 per cent to K5.6 billion;
non-interest income increased to K51.9 million for the year, from K26.9 million;
securing the fund administration mandate for PNG's largest superannuation fund, Nasfund, in a competitive process; and,
Expenses well managed, cost to income ratio of 47.5 per cent, down from 62 per cent. The National/ONE PNG


You may probably confused over blog and website that both of them are site then why there are two terms? Well, a blog is a perfect engagement for readers and those who want information about a topic.
But a website is approx similar to a blog but in a website, if you have a shop or wanted to sell online or want to give SEO services then the site which you will host, can be called as a website.
There's also a variety of blogging which bloggers may use for funding or as a long-term blog. There even some websites which are created on the base of niche which give a better ranking on Google and dive lots of traffic a day. But if you want a blog to be created on a topic like technology but already there are thousands of blogs which do the same. So you have to maintain consistency and should have a patient of minimum 2-3 yrs, then it will start ranking on the long tail keyword.
Now you have learned what is blogging and other things, now its time to learn how to make a blog with just a few simple steps. I am not going to tell you to create a site using the programming language or by doing typical coding.
Blogs or websites can be made by using the different platforms like the Blogger.com and WordPress.org. Blogspot is the free and most accessible form of making primary sites, Blogspot.com gives you free hosting with unlimited bandwidth as this a product from Google, but you need to purchase a domain name to connect with blogger. But there are some limitations which most of the things you can't able to do. Like you have to specific changes by changing codes in theme, and there's no plugin option to optimize your site.
Now, wordpress.org is quite useful and the most used site script that almost 90% of sites uses wordpress.org. WordPress has lots of features and options to customize your site and give a professional look entirely. It has tons of plugins to provide every little function that you want your site does, and it has a fantastic theme repository where you can download free themes and can customize your site without coding. But it is quite tricky to operate settings and have a freehold with it. Also, it has some certain limitations like you have to buy a hosting an domain separately and like blogger, you will not get a simple admin panel.
I will get started with making a simple blog with a few steps. So let's begin with blogger.com because it's easy to create and can be created in few minutes.
Step 1. First of all just type in url blogger.com and before creating it, make sure you have logged into your google account and then you can move to next step.
Step 2. Now you will be signed in blogger.com and a small dialogue box open which you will be asked for entering your blog title, blog address and select your desired theme, you can also set your custom themes from theme panel later on.
Step 3. Now you have successfully created your first blog now, you can create your first post by clicking on the above tab and if you want to see your blog live, click on view blog.
Step 4. If you have purchased your domain and wanted to redirect it to your blog then go to Settings > Basics > Setup a third party URL for a blog. You can buy your first domain from godaddy.com or bigrock.com in Rs 99/yr.
Step 5. Now, change your theme to a responsive theme that fell look great to your visitors. All you have to is go to Theme > Edit HTML and just copy paste the whole script to your existing script.
You can also further customize your blog by going to different options and settings, Just connect your blog to search console and analytics for better indexing in google search engine and see the whole analytics data in one tab.
This post helps me a lot to understand how to make a great blogging content. Thank You so much.
Again, you shared another wonderful post and this time around about blogging, and this, I believe should help the wanna-be bloggers or even the average bloggers get a better hand of what the term, "Blogging" truly means.
Blogging is not just for fun, but also for business.
…Today, blogging is instead about what people, that is, your target audience are interested in and you've got to make sure you serve it to them the way and how they want it.
Your definition is cool. I like it. So succinct.
as nobody else know such unique about my difficulty.
Greetings! The very useful advice in this particular post!


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GNU Common Lisp (GCL) ist eine freie Implementierung der Programmiersprache Common Lisp. Der Quelltext steht dabei teilweise unter der GPL, teilweise unter der LGPL, die Binär-Pakete ausschließlich unter der GPL.

Geschichte

Ursprung ist das Kyoto Common Lisp System, das 1984 von Taiichi Yuasa und Masami Hagiya geschrieben wurde. 1987 nahm William Schelter seine Arbeit daran auf, der Name war nun AKCL (Austin Kyoto Common Lisp). AKCL wurde 1994 als GNU Common Lisp veröffentlicht. Nach dem Tod von William Schelter 2001 wird das Projekt von anderen Entwicklern weitergeführt.

Plattformen

GCL läuft derzeit auf 11 GNU/Linux-Architekturen (x86, PowerPC, S/390, SPARC, ARM, Alpha, IA-64, PA-RISC, M68k, MIPS, MIPSEL), Windows, SPARC Solaris und FreeBSD.

Ziele

Ursprünglich sollte GCL lediglich den CLtL1-Standard erfüllen, inzwischen ist jedoch erklärtes Ziel, den Common-Lisp-ANSI-Standard zu erfüllen.

Siehe auch
 CLISP

Weblinks
 Projektseite (englisch)

Einzelnachweise

Common Lisp
Freies Programmierwerkzeug
Linux-Software
Unix-Software
Windows-Software
GNU-Paket


The project, itself, hasn't done too well, reportedly only selling between 250 and 350 copies in its first week. Shortly after its release, the rapper and his bodyguard were also arrested after a routine traffic stop in Georgia for possession of a gun. Boosie posted a minor bail of $3,500 and was soon released without incident.
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EDUCATION: Professor Thia Hennessy appointed Dean of Cork University Business School
By TheCork.ie on 6th March, 2018 Comments Off on EDUCATION: Professor Thia Hennessy appointed Dean of Cork University Business School
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The appointment of Professor Thia Hennessy as Dean of Cork University Business School (CUBS) comes at a very exciting time for everyone associated with CUBS. Already a globally renowned centre for teaching, learning and research, CUBS is actively pursuing an accreditation strategy that will see the Business School recognised by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), an international body committed to the pursuit of excellence in education.
Together with University College Cork, Tánaiste Simon Coveney TD last week announced the government commitment to supporting the CUBS infrastructure project to develop a state of the art campus which will enable the Business School to deliver a stimulating, creative, challenging and rewarding learning environment to all its students.
CUBS is also in the midst of re-developing the former Cork Savings Bank on Lapps Quay in the heart of Cork's business district. The historic listed building, which dates back to 1842, will be transformed to become home to the Business School's Executive Education Programmes. The building will also host education programmes offered by the Irish Management Institute, which was recently acquired by UCC.
Professor Hennessy envisages that the development will enable CUBS to become Ireland's largest provider of Executive Education: "This will not only provide Cork with a fantastic opportunity to become a hub for Executive Education, but facilitate a two way learning process that will stimulate research and foster innovation. Further establishing links with industry, and providing students with placement opportunities at every level from undergraduate to PhD is central to CUBS developing practice orientated programmes that today's students demand."
Professor Hennessy's vision will also see CUBS build on its traditional research strengths in Food Business, the Business of Health and Fintech, and become one of the top 50 business schools in Europe. Focusing on these three core areas will enable CUBS to become leaders in each field and stand out from competing national and international business schools. This, Professor Hennessy believes, will allow CUBS to attract talented international students who bring diversity and vibrancy to the Business School and contribute to the local economy in Cork.
Professor Hennessy will join industry speakers to discuss the drivers and challenges for the workforce of the future at the 2nd annual CUBS Conference on Thursday, March 8th at the Cork Opera House. Follow along with the CUBS Conference on social media using #CUBSConf18.
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With over 26 million copies of the Suzanne Collins novel in print in the U.S. alone, The Hunger Games has undeniably become a global phenomenon. And when the big screen adaptation hits theaters on March 23rd, everyone will become familiar with the nation of Panem and its heroes and villains, and it will send the film's cast into a whole other level of stardom.
Each year in the ruins of what was once North America, the Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl, between the ages of 12 and 18, to compete in The Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and on ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which Tributes must fight with one another until one survivor remains. When the young Primrose Everdeen (Willow Shields) has her name called, her 16-year-old sister Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) volunteers to enter the Games in her place. Once there, she is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts and, if she's ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
Question: After The Poker House, Winter's Bone and now The Hunger Games, what is it about these downtrodden characters that appeals to you?
JENNIFER LAWRENCE: I don't know. Before I get a script, I'm like, "Does she like the forest? Does she have younger siblings?" I don't really know what it is. Jodie Foster once told me that, 20 years from now, I would look back at my career and see a patter, and understand what it had to do with my life. Now, I'm just like, "I don't know." I'm just as puzzled as everyone else.
What did you find to be the most challenging aspect of stepping into the role of Katniss?
LAWRENCE: That she was already in the minds of so many different people. Normally, when you're coming out with a movie, nobody has really seen the character before. You're just giving it to them. I'm playing a character that most people have already had in their mind, and heard her speak in their mind and seen her. That's a scary thing to go into, knowing that so many people already have pictures or an idea of what your character is.
Did you have preconceived images and notions of her?
LAWRENCE: Yeah, but that's just what I do. What I read and how I understood her and my perception and understanding of her is what I portrayed her to be, in the movie.
How has it been to do a mall tour and get to see the fans?
LAWRENCE: I felt like Justin Timberlake from NSYNC. It was nuts! One girl almost fainted. But, it's never for me. I sit in between the two guys, when we're signing. Liam [Hemsworth] is on one side and Josh [Hutcherson] is on the other. So, they start with Liam, and then he speaks with his Australian accent and somebody passes out. And then, I barely get a chance to put my name on the poster before they slide it over to Josh, and they're like, "Oh, my god, I loved you in . . .," and they're crying again. I'm just like, "It's okay. Screw me. Who am I?" I practiced my signature for so long, and now I don't even get to use it. There used to be a heart. I took the heart out. It was stupid.
What kind of training did you have to go through for this role?
LAWRENCE: Running, free running, which is for agility, archery, climbing, combat and yoga. But, that's all.
How are your tree climbing skills?
LAWRENCE: Good, if I have a harness.
Knowing that this is a possible franchise, is that stuff you have to keep up, even when you're not in production?
LAWRENCE: When you're in a movie called The Hunger Games and you're not working, you eat. As far as the exercise goes, I like to stay in relatively good shape anyway, running and doing something. It is also so that when training comes along, I don't have to start from square one. There is relative maintenance, which is just being able to withstand cardio, mostly.
With so much of this film being from Katniss' perspective, how many days off did you have during shooting?
LAWRENCE: None. For awhile, I had Saturdays and Sundays, and then I only had Saturdays.
How useful was the book, as a tool, since it's in first person?
LAWRENCE: For an actor, it's an amazing thing because I get to have my character's inner dialogue, which never happens. That's very useful.
At some point, did you have to just let go of the book and concentrate on the script for the film?
LAWRENCE: Yeah, when you're making a film, the book is a huge tool in making the script. Once you have the script, then you're making a movie and you have to let go of the book. As an actor, I held onto the inner dialogue. But, you do have to let go of the book, when you start making the movie.
You've gotten to work with some very strong directors. How does Gary Ross compare? What's his style?
LAWRENCE: He doesn't even have one. He can communicate with every single actor. He can make anything work. I'm better with technical stuff. Just tell me what you don't like and I'll fix it. Don't tell me to think about [something hypothetical]. That doesn't work for me. Just tell me what's right and what's wrong, and just tell me what to do. So, he was very technical with me. If somebody else needed more emotional guidance, then he could do that.
He can work with any actor. He can communicate about the lighting and the camera. He's a genius. He was one of those directors that has an amazing vision and a very specific vision, and he never once gave that up, which is hard when you're doing a studio film. But, to the studio's credit, they were amazing as well. They were all fans of the books. So, he's strong and he's brilliant, but he also listens to everybody. You never feel like you're being controlled. It was very artistically freeing.
When you're looking at projects that you're thinking of doing, do you consider who will be directing?
LAWRENCE: That's something I've always looked at. It's always been about the script and the director, for me. There are directors that I want to work with and that I admire. You can love a script, but if it doesn't have a good director, it won't be that. I like to adapt to a director's way of working. I love doing that. Each director is so different, and you have to adapt to this new way of doing something. That's what's amazing to me. That's why I love directors. I don't want to director to have to work around me. I think it's more fun for me to come in on their thing.
Do you have a favorite scene from the movie?
LAWRENCE: Yeah, the scene with Stanley Tucci, before I go to the Games. That was just hilarious, to see that. That was also the moment that Katniss realizes that it's a game, and if she wants a chance to win, she has to play along.
How was it like to work with the camera all around you? Did that effect your performance at all, or did you just have to ignore where the camera is?
LAWRENCE: No, you can't ever let yourself be thrown by cameras. That's never good for an actor. That's also trusting your director. That's why, when you're reading a script, you find a director that you want to work with and make sure they're somebody that you trust, so that when you see something odd or something different, you know [it will be okay]. I knew there was nothing to worry about. I knew the camera was behind me and that was odd, but I didn't think twice about it.
What was it like to work with people like Stanley Tucci, Woody Harrelson and Elizabeth Banks in this?
LAWRENCE: I always try to be a sponge and soak up as much as I can, when I'm working with people like that.
What did your sponge soak up from Woody Harrelson?
LAWRENCE: Woody is the nicest person in the entire world. You know that he would be the exact same, no matter what his job was or what he was doing. He is just still that guy from Texas. He can strike up a conversation with anybody. It almost seems odd, seeing him on a movie set. He's one of the most incredible actors in the world, and he almost doesn't fit on a set. He's just too relaxed. He has no air about him. You see him hanging out and it's almost like somebody brought their really nice cousin from Texas, and then, all of a sudden, he's on camera.
And, he does backwards acting. We had a scene where I stab a knife through his fingers on the table, and to do that, you have to do everything backwards, and then they put it forward in post. So, we would start [with the knife in the table], and then, slowly, everything would go [backwards]. Woody said, "I'm even doing backwards acting. When I get here, I start to feel my desire for the jam." He was full of gems like that.
Twenty years ago, Katniss would have probably been a male character, and the two male characters would have been girls. How do you feel about that shift, in getting to be the strong female character at the center of this story?
LAWRENCE: It's great! I feel like, not only have we gotten to the place where we have a strong female lead, like Lara Croft being the female James Bond, we have somebody who's not even the female James Bond. She is somebody who is literally really a young girl, being thrown into this situation and not knowing if she's going to survive it. That says a lot.


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2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty: Next-Gen F-250 Gets a Redesign
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The forthcoming 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty will reportedly arrive with more significant changes. Complete Super Duty lineup of trucks will introduce the same upgrades. The F-250 truck is no different as the next-gen model is about to hit the dealerships. The Blue Oval manufacturer didn't confirm this, but the newest spy shots are showing an exterior redesign.
This clearly suggests the next-gen Super Duty. Whatsoever, the current generation is present for almost a decade. Major changes will also happen inside the cabin. Thanks to that, the new model will look more modern and it will offer even more high-tech features. However, we don't think the new engine will happen so the performances will remain intact.
2022 F-250 Super Duty Spy Photos
The all-new 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty will get a redesign. The latest spy photos are showing exactly that. The photos are showing a camouflaged prototype that looks even more robust. However, the architecture won't change, so we don't expect any sort of dimensional changes. The front section comes with the brand-new cut grille that looks sharper and it probably comes with the additional chrome accents.
On top of that, the headlights are slimmer so the front fascia will definitely look more modern and more upright than ever before. The flared fenders are looking wider too, and we expect to see the same treatment on the rear fascia. Ford will surely introduce new exterior paints, new wheels, a remote-operated power-locking tailgate, and probably new optional packages.
Significant Interior Changes
The interior of the 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty is getting drastic updates as well. Unfortunately, spy shots are not showing what's going on inside the cabin. On the other hand, reliable reports are predicting major upgrades anyway. First of all, the F-250 truck will continue to offer a spacious and practical cabin.
The interior layout remains the same and we also expect to see the same cab configurations. However, the interior will look more modern. The goal is to deliver an SUV-like design with even more high-tech features. New interior color schemes, larger displays, additional safety aids, and new upholstery will be in the offer. We are waiting for the Blue Oval to provide more details.
Diesel and Gasoline Engine Specs
The next-gen 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty won't introduce new powertrain options. This means the engine lineup will remain intact. Like the current model, a new one comes with the standard 7.3-liter V8 gasoline engine. This unit is capable of producing 430 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque. It is a relatively new engine and it is the class-leading gasoline engine at the moment.
A 6.7-liter turbodiesel is optional once again. The PowerStroke unit develops an astonishing 1050 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to that, the F-250 truck is a real towing machine. The rear-wheel-drive system is standard and Ford offers its new 10-speed automatic transmission.
2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty Price, Release Date
The price of the new 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty will slightly increase. The new model will now cost around $35,000. On the other hand, range-topping trim levels will start at over $50,000. The sales will begin later in 2021, probably in November.


Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common hormonal problem affecting women before menopause. It is estimated that 5 to 7 million women in US alone suffer from this problem.
Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is characterized by hormonal problems leading to irregular menstrual cycles, increased hair growth and cysts on the ovaries. It also causes acne problems and thinning hair or even partial baldness. The cysts that form on the ovaries are fluid-filled bubbles containing eggs unreleased during ovulation because of the hormonal imbalance. The bubbles are called follicles and they are pearl-sized and usually clustered together.
Normally, ovaries and adrenal glands in healthy women produce small amount of male hormones called androgens, but in women with PCOS the production of this hormone is increased. Higher production of androgens leads to disturbances in ovulation and menstrual cycle. The cysts containing eggs, instead of maturing and being released, build up in the ovaries, causing problems.
PCOS affects several body systems, not just the reproductive system. It increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. It also makes it difficult to become pregnant, because ovulation patterns are disturbed.
Because of all the problems this disorder implies, women with polycystic ovaries easily become depressed or anxious.
There is still no definitive cure for polycystic ovaries, but certain lifestyle and dietary changes seem to improve the condition. Even the fertility problem can be successfully solved.
Polycystic ovary syndrome seems to be an inherited disorder. The risk of suffering from it is increased if the mother or the grandmother have suffered from it. In that case, it is recommended to take certain steps that can reduce to some extent the risk of developing polycyctic ovaries. However, it is best to adopt those measures as early on in life as possible, ideally before the first menstrual period.
However, the problem is that there is no definitive way to prevent polycystic ovaries. Generally, trying to stay as healthy as possible is the key. The diet should be well-balanced, low in saturated fat and in processed sugar, and high in dietary fiber and essential nutrients.
Women who have already been diagnosed with PCOS should make sure to have regular check-ups, to monitor their blood sugar levels, blood pressure and cholesterol.
It is also essential to visit the gynecologist and the endocrinologist on regular basis. Polycystic ovaries can be managed, especially if diagnosed early on.
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BB gun found in student's backpack at Madison's East High School
By Jackson Danbeck |
Posted: Tue 7:28 PM, Dec 10, 2019
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV)-- A student brought a BB gun to East High School, Interim Principal Brendan Kearney announced in a letter to families on Tuesday.
Kearney says a student reported that another student may have been in possession of a BB gun on school grounds.
A school resource officer investigated and found the BB gun in the student's backpack.
East High School launched an investigation into the matter with help from Madison police, and the Madison school district's Legal Services Department.
"I want you to know that we take this situation very seriously and I recognize that an incident like this can cause anxiety for families and students. Please reach out to me and to our staff if you believe your student is in need of any additional support," Kearney wrote in the letter.
This comes after a student was shot after pointing a BB gun at an SRO at Waukesha South High School earlier this month.
Kearney did not mention what consequences the East High student is now facing.
Student accused in Waukesha high school shooting 'tired of being picked on'


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The People Behind Our Products: Julia Kocis
Domtar
On International Women's Day, we celebrate the women of Domtar — women like Julia Kocis who not only contribute to our success as a paper, pulp and packaging manufacturer, but also serve as examples for girls and young women beginning to think about their own careers.
Domtar President and Chief Executive Officer John Williams has often said our people are our competitive advantage. That includes Julia Kocis, a millwright at our Dryden Mill. She began working at the mill four years ago after completing trade school at Cambrian College in Sudbury, Ontario.
As a millwright, Kocis is a member of the team that maintains and repairs machinery. She and her colleagues keep our equipment running smoothly so it can continue producing the softwood pulp that our customers use to manufacture premium paper towel and tissue, as well as other consumer products.
"We maintain all the mechanical equipment in the mill to keep it in tip-top shape — or do whatever needs to be done to get it there," Kocis says.
"I Wanted to Work with My Hands"
Julia Kocis's journey into the trade started at an early age when she would work alongside her father, who makes his living as a marine mechanic in her hometown of Chatham, Ontario.
"I knew early on that I wanted to work with my hands," she says. "I love it because I'm always learning and always finding new tips and tricks to do something differently or easier than before."
Kocis found the Dryden Mill after trade school when she was seeking an apprenticeship, which she completed in March 2020. She says everyone was very welcoming and supportive, and she's proud to work at the mill because of the way the mill's leadership values employees' skills and input.
Last year, Kocis became the Dryden Mill's first-ever female millwright to earn Canada's prestigious Red Seal certification, indicating that a tradesperson has demonstrated the knowledge required for the national standard in that trade.
One of her most important jobs comes during the mill's scheduled maintenance outages, where she is part of a team responsible for precision pump maintenance, ensuring the pumps are rebuilt to factory specifications and perfectly aligned for worry-free operation between outages. This work helps prevent unscheduled downtime, which could result in lost production and lost revenue.
"It's satisfying when you get [the machines] to run right," she says. "I take a lot of pride in seeing the positive results of my work."
Her supervisor, Jeff Park, says Julia Kocis is one of his most reliable millwrights.
"She's as committed as they come, and she has incredible attention to detail," Park says. "I never have to worry when I put her on a job."
Julia Kocis Tells Women: "Be Confident"
Kocis regularly participates in skills-based workshops, where she uses her passion to advocate for more women like her to explore a career in trades.
"Trades careers are great for people who are detail-oriented," she says. "Being a millwright requires a lot of attention to detail to be successful."
Her advice for others considering entering a career in the trades — especially women? Be confident. "You're definitely capable of way more than you initially might think," she says.
Source: Domtar Newsroom


We are pleased to announce that Bryan Hall will be joining our team at Treck Hall Wide Format, to manage and grow the business in Western Canada.
As many of you know, Bryan has been in the industry for over two decades. This includes over 15 years with the family business and 4 years at Fujifilm. Bryan has extensive knowledge of the large format equipment and consumables market (UV, Solvent, Latex and Aqueous), as well as the traditional photo market.
Treck Hall operates warehouses in both Delta, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. We offer next day delivery to the majority of customers in BC and Ontario, with 2-3 business day delivery to most other regions in Canada.
We look forward to discussing your needs, let us know how we can help!
TORONTO—A familiar name in the industry has returned. Hall Photographic started as a small camera shop in Toronto in 1957, but many will remember the business as Treck Hall after it merged with Treck Photographic in the 1980s.
The evolution of the digital camera forced the business to branch out into selling wide format printers, to allow customers to print their own digital files. With the photographic industry still taking a hit in the following years, the business merged with Mondrian to form Mondrian-Hall, and three years later it was bought by Unisource and operated as a division of that company. In 2013 Treck Hall was launched under the Hall family name as Treck Hall Wide Format. With four employees and warehousing in Toronto and Vancouver, along with customer service/sales reps in both cities, the business has moved away from hardware and concentrates its efforts on wide format media. Product lines include HP, Epson, Ilford (Omnijet), and others, and the company is about to launch Ritrama, a vinyl substrate line. "Our focus is 100% on wide format media and inks, I'm not in equipment. I have everything for a 24-inch Epson aqueous printer to a 126-inch outdoor printer," said Hall. While he's not in hardware, he doesn't mind giving hardware advice to customers, he added.
Did we mention that we offer full tech support for your printer needs. Call us today and we'll help you fix whatever problem is slowing you down.
In April (2016) The BC Sign Association held their regional tradeshow in Burnaby BC. The show was a great opportunity for SAC members to reconnect and gain knowledge. It was also the first opportunity for Treck Hall Vancouver to exhibit to the public. The Treck Hall booth had a steady flow of customers for both days. On display were various Ritrama products for floor, window and other applications as well as a variety of backlit, banner and canvas products. It was also Treck Hall's introduction of their Inno-Steel Magnetic Receptive line as well as the first time the Magic brand of inks for Latex had been shown on the west coast.
All-in-all the event was a great success.