By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
Baha Mar’s contractor is being sued for allegedly failing to pay an American firm the full $7.643 million contract price for demolishing Cable Beach’s former Nassau Beach Hotel.
Court documents obtained by Tribune Business reveal that Controlled Demolition Inc (CDI) is still awaiting an alleged outstanding balance of $754,704 despite invoicing China Construction America (Bahamas) for payment more than one year ago.
The Maryland-based firm is thus suing CCA (Bahamas) for alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment, adding to the contractor’s many headaches stemming from the ongoing impasse over the $3.5 billion Baha Mar project.
And, ironically, Controlled Demolition’s complaint raises the same allegations that CCA (Bahamas) has itself levelled against Baha Mar - namely that extra payment refused for changes in the scope of works it was required to perform.
The US company also claims that CCA (Bahamas) “inflated” the value of scrap materials from the Nassau Beach Hotel demolition, which were due to Baha Mar, for its own purposes.
Controlled Demolition’s action, filed last Friday, comes as Prime Minister Perry Christie was in New York to meet CCA’s chairman yesterday, in a bid to restart construction on the stalled Baha Mar project.
Outlining its complaint, Controlled Demolition said it was originally contracted by CCA (Bahamas) on November 25, 2011, to demolish the Nassau Beach Hotel for a price of $7.401 million.
“The demolition of the Nassau Beach Hotel was part of a larger project known as the Baha Mar development,” Controlled Demolition alleged.
The Nassau Beach was one of two resort properties (the other being the Wyndham) that Sarkis Izmirlian, Baha Mar’s principal, acquired from Philip Ruffin in 2006 to pave the way for Cable Beach’s redevelopment.
The resort’s demolition was required to make way for Baha Mar’s new resort campus and beach experience, and Controlled Demolition alleged that CCA (Bahamas) asked it “to perform work outside the scope” of the original contract.
The price was thus increased by $241,808 to $7.643 million, and Controlled Demolition alleged: “CDI fully and timely completed the work and the Change Order Work, and has performed all terms and conditions of the sub-contract that it was obligated to perform.”
But, although Controlled Demolition said it had invoiced for the full contract price, it claimed CCA (Bahamas) had only paid it $6.888 million, “leaving a balance due and owing of $754,704”.
The US company alleged: “CCA has breached the sub-contract by... failing, neglecting and refusing to fully pay CDI for the work; directing CDI to perform the Change Order Work at an agreed-upon price and then refusing to pay for it; alleging that certain final inspections are necessary for final payment and then refusing to conduct inspections; asserting false, pretextual reasons for not paying; approving invoices and then failing to pay them in full; paying approved invoice amounts in one month and then taking back monies previously paid by reducing per cent complete values on subsequent invoices.”
Controlled Demolition’s long list of allegations continued by claiming CCA “inappropriately inflated scrap values due the owner [Baha Mar] and withholding the inflated amounts from CDI’s payment without documentation of the additional claim amount of the owner’s salvage share; failing to provide specific reasons for not paying CDI withing the time required by the sub-contract or otherwise provided by law; unreasonably delaying payment of CDI’s invoices; providing CDI with false and misleading information concerning pre-suit alternative dispute resolution procedures, wrongfully causing CDI to delay enforcement of its rights under the sub-contract; asserting that CDI has no right to receive payment until CCA receives payment from other sources; and breaching the sub-contract’s implied covenant and good faith and fair dealing.”
Controlled Demolition alleged that it had sent two written invoices totalling the outstanding balance, split into $372,571 and $382,132, to CCA (Bahamas) on August 19, 2014.
It claimed that despite receiving the invoices three days later, and raising no dispute or protest over the sum claimed, CCA “has failed, refused and neglected to pay the balance of the account”.
Demanding that a 1 per cent interest penalty be added to the unpaid balance, Controlled Demolition alleged that CCA (Bahamas) would be “unjustly enriched” if it retained the benefits of its work without compensation being paid.
“Alternatively, CDI is entitled to recover $754,703 for additional work performed outside the scope of the sub-contract’s work, based on theories of unjust enrichment and breach of an implied contract,” Controlled Demolition alleged.
Its complaint is similar in nature to the allegations that CCA (Bahamas) has itself levelled against Baha Mar, namely that it was never properly compensated for more than 1,000 changes to the scope of works and nature of construction it was asked to perform.
Jun Li, a CCA (Bahamas) vice-president, alleged in a July 16 affidavit that Baha Mar had ““rejected out of hand” almost 50 certified requests for time extensions from the contractor.
The extension requests, Mr Li said, stemmed from changes to the construction design or scope of works that Baha Mar wanted CCA (Bahamas) to make.
Yet he claimed that Baha Mar “has never agreed to a single extension of time” or request for extra payment to accommodate the extra work.
“As a result of design-related issues, thousands of Constructive Change Directives (CCDs) were issued by Baha Mar directing CCA Bahamas to perform the work differently than already designed,” Mr Li had alleged.
“In violation of the terms of the contract, the CCDs did not contain an estimate of the cost and time associated with the change or any method for payment - meaning that CCA Bahamas or a Work Package Contractor would improperly be forced to fund the changed work until Baha Mar agreed to a Change Order.”
Still, the Controlled Demolition claim adds to the litigation CCA (Bahamas) and its parent, China State Construction Engineering Corporation, is facing.
Baha Mar has already filed a UK High Court claim against the latter for $192 million damages, due to its subsidiary’s alleged failure to perform under the construction contract.


Tröegs Rugged Trail Nut Brown Ale - Tröegs Brewing Company
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2.8/5 rDev -24.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Poured into a mug from the bottle. Received in the Troegs Brewers 12 pack along with Their Pale Ale, Dream Weaver Wheat and The Hopback Amber ale.
Beer poured a dark brown, some deep magenta colors would show when held up to the light. No head, at least in the mug. No lacing either. A very "clean" beer.
Over powering yeast smell, not much else involved in the aroma here.
Coffee and a slight dark chocolate flavor fill the mouth in this one. Some nutty aftertastes, but not much else going on here. Barely any hop flavor to speak of, nor a real malty flavor. Seemed a bit weak in this department.
Light on the mouth, which is strange considering how dark of a beer this is.
Very low ABV going on here, so this beer is very drinkable. Definately not the best beer from the Troegs boys.
Serving type: bottle
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3.69/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Looks like a nut brown. Gorgeous khaki head with a creamy density. Deep red-brown body with some light allowance.
Sweet hazelnut malts with coffee notes, herbal hops, earthiness, toffee, and a hint of harvest fruit. Delicate, yet robust.
Kind of a thin flavor. It's not marred by any metallic notes or sweetness. Light and dry. Breakfast coffee, almond, toffee, scorched earth, tree bark, hints of alkaline (cocoa/hop bitterness), herbal flavors, hazelnut, and a kiss of red apple. Quite nice, sans the lack of intensity.
Drinks easily. Very soft-bodied. Round and rolling, in the mouth. Lightly carbonated for an enduring session drink.
Happy that Troegs brought this back so that I could finally review it. Cheers!
Serving type: on-tap
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Friday, October 05, 2012
Parker Lee's culinary career has taken many turns.
Executive chef Parker Lee is not particularly impressed by celebrities. Or what they eat, be it a chocolate souffle for Mohammad Ali in Atlanta, a burger for B.B. King in New Orleans or 7,000-calorie meals for extreme athlete Tom Jones.
"I didn't treat anyone differently," recalled Lee, who has family in Roanoke and Lynchburg and moved to Moneta in 2010. "You're a VIP just like he was, or she was."
In the early 1990s, restaurants around the college town of Athens, Ga., provided a steady source of income, in addition to a reliable meal, for Lee, who was a student at the University of Georgia.
The restaurants also unearthed a latent talent for a man who described his childhood memories of food as "frightening."
Initially assigned to the kitchens scrubbing dishes, Lee found himself promoted over time to the position of sous chef, the second in command in the culinary hierarchy.
"I wasn't even trying," he said of his newfound talent. "I'd go to work, show up, leave and go to class."
But soon to be graduated and saddled with dual degrees in economics and psychiatry, Lee received a phone call from his father that he credits for changing his life.
"He called me up and said, 'Son, did you know there's such a thing as culinary school? I think it's something you should look into.'"
Two months later, Parker enrolled in The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. That was followed by two years of "intense, classical culinary training," he said. Students at the institute were taught an assortment of cooking techniques, food chemistry and international cuisines.
"Anything you could think of," said Lee.
After completing two apprenticeships and facing graduation, "there was only one chef and one restaurant I wanted to work for," he said.
Lee approached chef Patrick O'Connell of The Inn at Little Washington in eastern Virginia to perform a two-week stage, which is an unpaid culinary internship.
"At the end of the two weeks, I sat down with Patrick and he said, 'Parker, we love you, but we don't have a position for you.'"
Undeterred, Lee told the chef he would wash dishes instead, and was hired on the spot.
The inn was "where I made my bones," Lee recalled. "That job molded me into [becoming] a chef in my own right."
From that point, Lee embarked on a culinary journey that would span both coasts; from New York to Charleston, S.C., to Fayetteville, Ark.
In the early 2000s, Lee landed the position of executive chef for an exclusive club in Las Vegas. In charge of five restaurants and 115 employees, it was "an amazing job," he said.
"As a chef, I need a lot going on to keep my attention. Anytime of the day, I could be in another kitchen. And I loved that."
But it was during this time that Lee was revisited by an old back injury.
"It was career-stopping," he said.
Lee left the bright lights of Las Vegas and headed to more sedate Utah, because he was unable to work and needed rehabilitation. Attempts at recovery would stretch 10 months, and when finally complete, Lee was incapable of standing for the long hours required of a chef. His career took another turn.
As a condition of graduation from the Culinary Institute, Lee was required to become qualified as a nutritionist. His twin sister, Jolie Hornyak, who was living in Atlanta at the time, connected him with two retired Atlanta Falcons who needed dietary and training help. Lee instructed the players on how to rebuild muscle and injured joint areas while implementing dietary goals.
No longer restricted to the confines of a kitchen, but using the wide knowledge base he acquired in them, a new chapter in Lee's life unfolded: acting as a chef consultant.
Lee's charges for his expertise vary from client to client.
"I pay for myself. You should make more money by the time I leave," he said.
In this new capacity, Lee evaluates food and operation costs, assists in the creation of new menus and trains restaurant staff. Lee also gives wine consultations and "small, intimate dinners" of three- to five-course meals for parties of up to eight people.
Settled in Moneta, the 40-year-old former Roanoke resident said he's ready to expand his business.
"When I touch food, when I cut food, I treat it very passionately. I was born to be a chef."
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Police Charge Man with Homicide
The Belmont Police Department responded to South New Hope Road at the Seven Oaks Bridge at approximately 1:15 am on Sunday May 5, 2019 upon report of a vehicle off the road and in the water. Subsequent investigation revealed a deceased person in the vehicle, who was later identified as Delia Aldridge Rick, 61-years-old. The investigation determined that she had been murdered.
A joint investigation by the Belmont Police Department and the Gaston County Police Department has led to a First Degree Murder charge filed for the arrest of James Michael Rick, 48 years old. James Michael Rick is believed to be in the North Myrtle or Myrtle Beach area of South Carolina. He was last seen driving a black in color 2015 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck with a NC License Plate number: HS9845
The Gaston County Police are also looking for a second person of interest in this case, Melinda Kay Robinson, 51 years old. Robinson is an acquaintance of both Delia Rick and James Michael Rick.
Further details surrounding the investigation cannot be released at this time. The Gaston County District Attorney’s Office was consulted prior to charging.
Anyone with information about this case or the whereabouts of James Michael Rick or Melinda Kay Robinson is encouraged to contact the Gaston County Police at (704) 866-3320 or Crimestoppers at (704) 861-8000.


Hyundai Motor Europe has reached an important milestone in its new charging service called “Charge myHyundai”. Offering more than 500,000 charging points in 30 different countries across Europe, Hyundai demonstrates its commitment to the future of electric mobility with its support for a comprehensive charging infrastructure.
As EV sales in Europe continue to rise, as in the rest of the world, Hyundai continues to partner with major charging providers, including its in-house IONITY. Advocating that there should be a solid charging network for European drivers to safely reach the destinations they want to travel, Hyundai adopts a proactive approach in this sense.
The ever-increasing number of charging points across the continent reduces range concerns in electric vehicles, while high-power chargers significantly shorten battery charging times.
Charge myHyundai provides a seamless charging experience, allowing Hyundai EV models to be charged at popular stations in Europe. Drivers can directly benefit from different tariffs with a single RFID card or the “Charge myHyundai” app, while also paying for all charging sessions across Europe with a single monthly bill.
After downloading the “Charge myHyundai” app, Android and IOS users can enjoy navigation support as well as easy search for charging points. It can apply filter options such as voucher type, charging speed and access type throughout the journey and benefit from real-time updates such as availability.


For every pet living with a happy family, there is an animal in a shelter waiting to find a forever home. So today, we want you to meet Sophia, a 3-year-old rottweiler with a “gentle soul” living at Pet Rescue in Miami, Fla.
Sophia – all 70 lbs. of her! – came to Pet Rescue this month after being found on the streets of Miami. The non-aggressive pup was diagnosed with heartworm disease, but according to shelter volunteer Lynn Morganroth “her recovery will be full and she will be ready for her new home soon. She just needs quiet time for the next month.”
The pooch loves attention, but apparently isn’t too vocal about it: Instead of barking to turn heads, she just stares people down until they realize she wants to be petted. “She always ends up with someone back in her pen petting her, instead of other dogs,” says Morganroth.
Pet Rescue was established in 1982 and has been providing shelter, food and a safe place for hundreds of animals ever since. Unfortunately, due to the economy, the no-kill shelter has had to cut back on the number of animals it rescues, though it has found homes for more than 100 dogs and cats this year alone.
Donations – in the form of food, toys, snacks, money and volunteer time – are always welcome! Find more information – and the shelter’s wish list – visit its Web site.
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With this Hype Water Attack Remote-Controlled Helicopter your child can get ready to soak friends. This chopper will let kids have a blast shooting water and aiming at targets. The 3.5-channel helicopter can be moved in all directions using the remote control. It also comes with an LED probe light to add to the fun. The helicopter includes a rechargeable battery that charges in 45 minutes. Hype Water Attack Remote-Controlled Helicopter:
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- Charging time: 45 minutes
- Flight time: 5-7 minutes
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- Battery for transmitter: 6 AA batteries (not included)
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An easyJet passenger with lung damage was withdrawn from a flight for not wearing a face mask as staff reportedly refused to accept his medical exemption without certification.
Brian Spinks of Falkirk, Scotland, boarded a flight from Luton to Edinburgh on Tuesday but was asked to disembark despite an illness.
The 46-year-old told staff that he did not have a medical letter as it was not issued by the Scottish government.
Mr Spinks claims he had lung damage from whooping cough two years ago.
However, the easyJet website states that face mask exemption passengers must have a medical certificate, document from a government website or a lanyard "available upon request to airport staff and crew".
Brian Spinks, 46, was removed from an easyJet flight from Luton to Edinburgh for not wearing a face mask. Mr Spinks claims he had lung damage from whooping cough two years ago
In a video, Mr. Spinks speaks to the camera and explains the situation. He claims a passenger also tried to attack him by grabbing his cell phone.
He films while cops walk down the aisle on the plane and shares that he paid for the £ 82 flight.
But the policewoman replies, "I understand, sir, but if you are not ready to wear a mask on the flight, unfortunately you have to come with us."
Mr Spinks reiterates that he has an exception, but the officer says he will have to disembark without certification.
ICT engineer Spinks continues to debate with the officer, claiming that the GDPR means he is legally not required to submit a letter "on the recommendation of the government".
Mr Spinks asks officers why they need to see his ID before he is removed from the flight.
Police conclude that easyJet's rules apply as the aircraft is privately owned.
Mr Spinks was removed from the plane on Tuesday as easyJet rules require those exempted from it to have a medical certificate, document from a government website, or a lanyard
When Mr. Spinks leaves, other passengers call him a "time waster" and throw sarcastic remarks at him and start applauding while calling him a "selfish p *" and "an absolute d *** head".
Mr. Spinks is met by a group of officers waiting to take him off the pavement and put him in a police car.
He says, “I've just been thrown from the flight and I'm in the back of the police car. They tried to put me in the cage, but I objected. So just on the way back to the terminal. & # 39;
Mr Spinks claimed that he was "physically shaken" by the ordeal that "stranded" him in London. He ended up spending an extra £ 70 to get the train home.
Mr. Spinks said, “It was really terrible, I can't believe the way people talk to each other and how much abuse I've received. How did we as a society understand this point?
“I am already vulnerable because of my condition. They look for the weakest in society and it's disgusting. It's so discriminatory.
“It is impossible for me to wear a mask on an airplane due to my condition.
"In the end, I felt pretty bad and I was absolutely exhausted."
Video footage shows police officers removing Mr. Spinks from the plane and applauding other passengers while calling him a "selfish p *" and an "absolute d *** head".
The video was shared on Twitter on Wednesday by Philip MacFarlane, Mr Spinks' friend, who complained to easyJet.
EastJet's social media team responded to the clip and explained the safety rules.
Mr. Spinks said, “I explained that the government advises that I do not need a doctor's letter for air travel. That is why doctors do not issue letters.
At that moment the steward got quite aggressive and put a mask on my face.
At this point, other passengers also began to berate me, and the steward did nothing to intervene.
“I was very concerned for my safety at that point and started filming. The steward got even more aggressive when I started recording. & # 39;
However, the video has sparked a backlash from social media users, many of whom support easyJet's position on the rules.
The video was shared on Twitter by Mr. Spinks' friend Philip MacFarlane on Wednesday and easyJet replied
However, the video has sparked a backlash among social media users as many users support easyJet's position on the rules
One user said: & # 39; I'm sorry, but I will support Easyjet with this. In the end, the safety of everyone on the flight must come first.
"Perhaps those with a real medical reason not to wear a mask shouldn't be flying."
Another person added, "Well done easyJet, people need to follow the new rules to keep others safe."
WHAT ARE EASYJETS FACE MASK RULES?
The EasyJet website states that passengers must wear an appropriate face mask in order to be able to board at the gate and throughout their flight.
This is mandatory on all easyJet flights and passengers are not allowed to board if they arrive at the gate without a passenger.
Masks are required when entering and driving through the airport terminal at the departure and arrival airports.
The only exceptions are children under the age of six and children with a valid medical reason as evidenced by either a medical certificate, document from a government website, or a lanyard (requirements vary from country to country).
This must be available to airport staff and crew upon request.
EasyJet adds that people must check government websites for the latest guidelines from the local government before traveling.
The airline added that masks should typically be replaced every four hours so that passengers and those you travel with are well looked after for the duration of the trip.
But one person supported Mr. Spinks and wrote, "Hopefully he will take legal action."
An easyJet spokesman told MailOnline: & # 39; The main responsibility of our crew is the health and wellbeing of all customers on board. This is more important than ever during the pandemic.
Since Mr. Spinks refused to give a reason for the exemption or to provide any exceptions, we could not allow him to travel. Due to the disruptive behavior towards our crew, the police had to visit the plane and escort him from the flight.
& # 39; For the safety of everyone on board and in accordance with EASA guidelines, all customers must wear a face covering. We know that some passengers may not be able to do this, so we advise all customers of what to do if they need an exemption before they travel.
"In addition to a medical certificate, customers can alternatively provide a relevant document from a government website or a lanyard."
MailOnline has asked the Bedfordshire Police for a comment.
This came shortly after an easyJet pilot was accused of "ambushing" a passenger with chronic asthma after asking the man to wear a mask or being thrown from his flight.
Nick, who spoke in partial anonymity, was told by the plane's pilot that he had to wear a face covering despite having chronic asthma.
He told the BBC that he was harassed by the other passengers on the hour-long flight from Jersey to Gatwick and that he had no choice but to wear a mask – which left him hyperventilating.
“Whether it's a polo neck or a scarf around your face, the feeling is suffocating. I find it harder and harder to breathe, ”he said.
Nick showed the plane's crew an official exemption card that he printed out on the government website before flying to Jersey Island last month to see his family.
Nick's flight was delayed by 30 minutes, which the other passengers had blamed him for.
In a 30-second video, other passengers cheered and applauded the pilot after telling Nick he would be thrown off the flight.
Nick, who spoke partially anonymously, was told to put on a face mask, although he said he couldn't breathe during the hour-long flight from Jersey to Gatwick
His exemption letter was accepted on the way to the island, but denied on the return journey – Nick was confronted "about six times" with employees.
He added: “I was insulted, yelled at, laughed at. It felt like everyone was against me. & # 39;
Footage filmed on Nick's cell phone showed the pilot telling Nick that if he wasn't wearing a mask, he was "absent".
EasyJet said all customers are required to wear face covering, but acknowledged that some passengers cannot.
An airline statement said: “We recently updated our policies to reflect the latest UK Government directives so that customers can alternatively provide a relevant document from a government website or lanyard in addition to a medical certificate.
"We are sorry that this new policy was not recognized by the crew on this occasion."
Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation director Sarah MacFadyen said it was "impossible to breathe with a mask" for a small number of people with asthma.
She added, "That's why these exemptions exist so that they can still go out and live their lives."
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Shadab Khan on Monday has been ruled out of the series against South Africa and Zimbabwe due to injury.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) earlier in the day announced that Shadab Khan has been ruled out of cricket for four weeks due to a foot injury.
He will not be available for the ongoing series against South Africa and the upcoming series against Zimbabwe.
The PCB says Shadab Khan was injured during the second ODI against South Africa and has been diagnosed with a fracture in his left leg.
The cricket board said Shadab Khan has been offered a four-week rehab.
“X-rays conducted following the match revealed an ‘intraarticular communicated fracture’ though there is neither any displacement nor angulation,” the PCB statement said.
As being reported, Shadab will be replaced by Muhammad Nawaz in the third ODI. While if Hassan Ali passes the fitness test, he will replace Harris Rauf.
Meanwhile, Shadab Khan in a Twitter message said that he was working “very very hard” to regain fitness and will “bounce back and win matches for Pakistan”.
In a tweet shared after the PCB announcement, Shadab Khan said, “Ball hit me on the toe while batting which has ruled me out of the tour. I am working very very hard and giving it my all, I have not been able to perform at the level I want to but hard work will InshAllah pay off. InshAllah I will bounce back and win matches for Pakistan.”
“Remember me in your prayers. I am putting in a lot of effort, I believe if u keep working hard and keep fighting through tough times, Allah helps u reach ur goals. I will keep working hard and will bounce back inshAllah. Thank you for all your love and support,” he added.
Remember me in your prayers. I am putting in a lot of effort, I believe if u keep working hard and keep fighting through tough times, Allah helps u reach ur goals. I will keep working hard and will bounce back inshAllah. Thank you for all your love and support. #PakistanZindabad— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) April 5, 2021


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MTV Networks gets rights to Universal films
'Robin Hood,' other 2010 releases plus classics covered
NEW YORK -- "Wolfman" and "Green Zone" may not have been the biggest box office performers, but Viacom's MTV Networks thinks its target demo will enjoy them.
The MTV Networks unit has acquired the broadcast premiere rights to various 2010 films and classics from NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution, which will particularly benefit Spike TV, which targets males 18-49, the companies said Monday. Most of the movies are set for a 2012 TV premiere.
Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Spike got the rights to "Robin Hood," which grossed $310 million in worldwide box office, "Wolfman" ($160 million) and "Green Zone" ($94 million).
Also as part of the deal, which covers a total of 57 films, Comedy Central procured the rights to the broadcast premiere of "Get Him to the Greek," while MTV acquired "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World."
The content package also includes film classics, such as "Scarface," "A Bronx Tale," "Cape Fear" and the "Jaws" trilogy.
"This action-packed movie package, highlighted by the premieres 'Robin Hood,' 'Wolfman,' and 'Green Zone,' all feature the intensity and drama our guy-centric audience craves," said John Griffin, senior vp, programming and acquisitions, MTV Networks.
"This significant acquisition establishes MTV Networks as a serious player in the network premiere window," said Frances Manfredi, executive vp, cable and ancillary sales, NBC Universal Domestic TV Distribution.


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At Christmas, everyone loves having a Christmas tree and the holidays just don’t seem complete without one! But we know how difficult it can be to keep your cat away from your Christmas tree. Take a look at our top five ways to cat-proof your tree!
When Christmas comes around, one of the most important purchases is the tree. Knowing what type of tree to buy and what ornaments to put on it is an important and fun tradition. Cats share our love of Christmas trees but, unlike us, they don’t know that it’s not a toy!
We don’t know whether it’s the dangling ornaments, the lights, the tinsel, or all of the above that attract felines towards the Christmas tree, but when the tree goes up at Christmas time, the cats just can’t seem to keep their paws off! It’s a terrible thing to watch your beloved decorations (and sometimes even your tree) come crashing down because of your curious cat. So worry not, because we have a list of some brilliant ideas to cat-proof your Christmas tree! Take a look and use them to make an anti-cat Christmas tree this year.
1. Right Size and Type of Tree
Your cat can’t go on vacation during the holidays, so you need to find a tree they can live with. The tough thing to do is decide between a real Christmas tree or an artificial one. Real Christmas trees are not recommended for cat-owners because the pine needles can be irritating and/or toxic to cats if they chew on them.
Not that an artificial tree is any healthier or safer for your feline. But what you buy depends on personal preference, as well as how your cat behaves. You can always opt for a smaller tree, especially if you have an adventurous cat who likes to climb and jump on it. If you buy a real tree, then consider wrapping the trunk with tinfoil as cats don’t like digging their claws into it.
2. Safe Location
If you don’t want to encourage your cat to climb the tree, then make sure you place it somewhere where there is plenty of space. For example, get rid of tables, chairs, and any furniture that will help your cat jump onto the tree.
3. Spray Bitter Apple Spray or Apple Cider Vinegar
If all else fails, you can always use some sort of natural spray repellent to keep your cat away. There are various cat repellents available in stores. You can use bitter apple spray, apple cider vinegar, citronella, or you could even spray citrus oil on the tree. You can even spray a diluted vinegar solution on the base of the tree. This will help to keep your cats away.
4. Less Decorations are More
For starters, don’t decorate the tree when you first buy it. Let your cat get used to the idea of having a tree at home, and if they decide to become curious, your ornaments won’t suffer. If you catch your cat trying to pounce on the tree, at least it won’t come crashing down along with all your decorative hard work!
If you decorate your tree with colorful ornaments, baubles, and tinsels, it can be very hard for your cat to resist. Avoid hanging any breakable or edible ornaments on the lower half of the tree. If possible, skip the tinsel this year so your cat doesn’t get too tempted!
5. Use Electrical Wires and Lighting Carefully
If there are cords dangling from the tree, it’s like an open invitation for your cat to play and bite them. What you can do is tape the wires to the wall or floor to save your cat from being shocked. Don’t forget to switch off the lights when you are not home.
By following the above suggestions, you may be able to keep cats or kittens away from your Christmas tree. This means there will be less damage to the tree (and possibly your cat), and you can celebrate Christmas happily.
Take a look at the cats in Christmas trees compilation below as a cautionary tale!


Documentary Photography: Nicaragua
I attended Billy Howard’s Documentary Photography workshop at RMSP in 2009 with the hope that one day I’d have the opportunity to put what I learned into practice. That day came this past December as I joined a team of researchers from the state of Washington and the University of Nicaragua (UNAN) to photograph and assist in an eight-day project to evaluate a new type of coffee collection bag designed to ease the back strain of harvesters. Despite numerous obstacles, the project was successfully carried out on two coffee farms in the rural mountains of northern Nicaragua near the border with Honduras – the precise area in which the Contra-Sandinista civil war was staged in the 1980s (think back to the related Iran-Contra affair).
Needless to say, the photographic opportunities were as ripe as the papaya we ate every day, which means it will require more than one blog article to share the experience. In the eight days of the project and an additional eight more days I spent in the city of Leon for fun, I depressed my shutter button over 3,000 times. One thing I learned right away after reviewing my images: not all of them or even a high percentage of them were masterpieces (dang!). Like in photojournalism, oftentimes you take the less-than-ideal conditions and situations you’re dealt with and shoot it the best you can in order to tell the story. But it does pay to be open and alert (and even anticipate) the interesting compositions, beautiful lighting, and spontaneous happenings that can make images even more compelling.
This is what I brought along with me to capture and back up the images: a Canon 7D camera; 70-200mm 2.8 IS, 28-75mm 2.8, and 10-22mm 3.5-4.5 lenses; 580EX Speedlite; 1.4 EF Extender; 500D Close-up Filter (for macro); twelve 8GB CF cards; Canon G11 10MP point and shoot camera and SD cards; assorted batteries, lens caps, and cleaning supplies; Nexto 160 GB battery-driven portable hard drive that receives CF cards directly; and a Kata R-101 bag to carry it all. I did not bring my computer for weight and safety reasons, and I brought my Rollei carbon fiber tripod but it was mainly used to support an antenna for the research equipment.
Here are a few images as a way of introducing you to the people, the place, and the project.
Next article: Diving deeper into the coffee growers’ lives.


• The hike is as a result of a 20.47 per cent increase in the average landing cost for super petrol by, 24.7 per cent for diesel and 11.84 per cent for kerosene.
Fuel prices have increased by Sh9.90 in this month's review by the Energy Regulatory Authority, EPRA.
This now puts the price of a litre of petrol at Sh144.62 in Nairobi up from Sh134.72.
A litre of diesel in Nairobi will now retail at Sh125 up from Sh115.60.
Kerosene will retail at Sh113.44 in Nairobi up from Sh103.54.
The new prices will take effect at midnight on Thursday, April 14 until midnight May 14, 2022.
EPRA Chief Executive Officer Daniel Kiptoo said the new prices are inclusive of 8 per cent VAT in accordance the Finance Act, 2018, Tax Law amendment Act 2020 and adjustment of inflation rates.
While releasing the new prices on Thursday, Kiptoo said the hike is as a result of a 20.47 per cent increase in the average landing cost for super petrol by, 24.7 per cent for diesel and 11.84 per cent for kerosene.
This translates to a 20.47 per cent change in the cost of super petrol, 24.7 per cent change in the cost of diesel and 11.84 per cent in the cost of kerosene.
"The government will utilize the petroleum development levy to cushion customers from the unusually otherwise high prices," Kiptoo said.
He said oil marketers will be compensated Sh29.08 per litre of petrol, Sh40.24 per litre of diesel and Sh26.45 for kerosene.


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I have brainstormed to think of possible reasons why the incest taboo exists. None of them stand up to logic and critical analysis.
Possible reason 1. It is rape
Not all rape is incest and not all incest is rape. If a person in an incestual* relationship is coercing or forcing the other person into sexual acts, this is already covered by rape. If a person commits sexual acts with someone under the age of consent, and they happen to be related to them, this is already covered by statutory rape.
Perhaps most incest is rape but this should not be used to blanketly dismiss all incest as rape. As an analogy, perhaps most herbal medicine is not effective but this does not mean that all herbal medicine is automatically ineffective. One should investigate each medicine's effectiveness on its own merits. The same applies to adult relationships. Some may be consenting and others may not.
* The spellchecker thinks this should be "instinctual".
Possible reason 2. Genetic defects in resultant children
I looked for conclusive evidence on rates of birth defects, etc. from incestuous relationships but there are few studies. One that I found said this:
"If the data are censored to exclude physical and mental abnormalities among the male and female parents, and major disparities with respect to young and advanced maternal age, few differences remain in the overall health outcomes recorded for each group."
So this isn't even necessarily true. Even if it is true though, it doesn't explain why procreating in an incestuous relationship is seen as so much more taboo than teenagers or older adults having children. Babies born to teenage mothers and mothers over 35 seem to be more prone to health risks, but these people are not criminalized for having reproductive sex. Teen sexual activity and teen pregnancy are somewhat stigmatized, but here is a thought exercise: How bad is someone made to feel if they have a child as a teen? Rate on a scale of 1 to 5 or something. Now consider how bad society would make them feel if they have an "incest baby". Worse, right? Additionally, people with genetic disorders are not legally prevented to not have children.
And here's a newsflash! NOT EVERY SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP INCLUDES REPRODUCTIVE SEX OR PLANS FOR BIOLOGICAL CHILDREN!!! Are there any laws that say "Okay, you can marry/have sex with your sibling but only if you're both the same gender, or you can prove that you aren't fertile."? I highly doubt it.
So that's reason #2 down the toilet.
Possible reason 3. Evolution favors non-incestual relationships/It's too awkward
Fetish advocate Raven Lightholme has trotted this argument out a couple of times: We evolved to not be attracted to people we grew up around, which was usually our relatives, so that is why people are not attracted to the people they grew up around, and that is why incest is awkward and taboo.
That's an obvious logical fallacy: Argument from evolution. "Evolution favors a certain path, therefore that path is automatically good and others are automatically bad." Let's examine this logic in a few different manifestations:
- Evolution favors non-incestual relationships. Therefore incest is always bad and we should make it illegal and taboo.
- Evolution favors the organism that has the most children. Therefore everyone should have as many children as possible, and anyone who is not constantly pregnant or trying to conceive shall be made a criminal and a pariah.
- Evolution favors agent detection, so we should all believe in gods or conspiracies. Such belief shall be made mandatory by law.
- Evolution favors those who have all senses and body parts fully functional, so it's now illegal to be blind, deaf, paralyzed, missing any body parts, etc.
See how irrational and stupid this argument is?
The other half of Raven's argument is that incestuous relationships are awkward. Sure, why not! Because we've all seen the massive amounts of surveys from people in incestual relationships, revealing that they all are awkward all of the time, and no other relationship is ever awkward! Here are some more awkward things that I guess are also illegal and frowned upon in Raven's universe:
- being called on to answer a question you don't know
- going to a party where you don't know anyone
- talking to extended family members
- explaining sex to your pubescent child
- a homeless person asking you for money
- moving to a new town
- job interviews
- asking someone on a date
- breaking up with a boyfriend/girlfriend
You get the idea.
I sent Raven a message in 2011 asking her to clarify her viewpoint. She has so far not responded.
Possible reason 4. Some people find it gross
This is the worst reason of all. I'll quote William T. Jarvis, Ph.D. from his essay "Why I am Not a Vegetarian": "Whether something is repugnant is highly individual. Hindus who will not eat animal foods readily drink their own urine for the sake of health. And what is repugnant-for example, chores such as changing a baby's diaper or caring for sick people-is not necessarily wrong."
No reasonable person supports banning homosexual relationships on the basis of some people being grossed out by the idea. Why should consensual incestual relationships be treated any different?
Possible reason 5. Against religion
"There appears to be no particular rationale for the subdivision of human populations into opposing forms of marriage preference, and even within the major religions there are quite marked differences in attitude to close kin marriage."
Plus, every religion has things that the members of that religion do which aren't enshrined in law! Jews don't lobby for non-kosher foods to be banned or for mandatory bar mitzvahs for every boy in the world/country! Such laws would never pass.
So yeah it makes absolutely no sense to me that society says all incest is always bad. It's as ridiculous as the notion that all chemicals in all amounts are bad, or that all pharmaceutical companies are evil, notions that no skeptic would support.


Have men always been as obsessed with sex as they are today? Was it thrust into their faces practically every single moment? I doubt it. Men of the past had to put so much more energy into survival that sex was seen more as the dessert instead of the main dish like it is now. Otherwise, the sex-obsessed ancient man would surely die of starvation or predation. What you think of as a normal level of horniness and healthy sex attitude would be vulgar and downright ill to men of the past.
I go online and there is sex in places it shouldn’t be. My Twitter timeline is filled with attention-whoring women who showcase their cleavage and beauty, retweeted by thirsty men. The trending list on YouTube is filled with women using their sexuality to get views, and even children’s videos have sexual themes. Instagram, an app I barely use, insists on recommending busty women who showcase and jiggle their breasts. The only way you can turn off receiving endless sex messages from the internet is if you don’t go on the internet.
Even when I succeed in not thinking about sex, I’m immediately corrupted as soon as I walk out my door. Women are too eager to show me the curvature of their bodies, their breasts, their ass, and with yoga pants, even the outline of their chubby labia. Women have become so deranged with showing us their sex that many are petitioning the government to go topless on public streets. It doesn’t matter how much willpower you have as a man, they will attempt to suck you in and put your mind into thinking about fucking them so they feel a sense of validation.
Sex is our generation’s daily obsession. If men don’t spent hours on porn sites or social networking trying to “like” or swipe their way into a woman’s pants, they hop on an airplane and travel thousands of miles away to bang until they’re sick of it. While most of the third world is looking for economic opportunity, the comfortable men of the first world look for sex opportunity, because it’s one of the top things that gives them meaning in life. It’s so easy to survive that so we can safely dedicate ourselves to rock star sex goals at the same time we experiment with a diet or supplement stack that maximizes our testosterone level to ensure superhuman fornication.
Frankly, I’m tired of it. I’ve dedicated more time than 99% of men into getting sex. It has given me a community of men online I can talk to, which is great, but my soul has nothing to show for it. I don’t want to care about sleeping with a girl I don’t have feelings for. I don’t want to go on another bang mission, or travel to more countries to find a perfect woman who exists only in my mind. Enough! I can’t bear to look at another vagina for the sole purpose of using it as a tool to get a ten-second orgasm that gives me no pleasure as soon as it’s done, even though I know deep down that the next girl I sleep with will certainly be someone I do not love.
If some facet of the culture has been normalized by the time you reach puberty, you will think it’s an integral part of humanity. This means that any man born since the sexual revolution of the 1970’s will grow up thinking about sex and pursuing it far more than his ancestors. The situation is worse for men born in the era of internet porn, who don’t know what it’s like not to have hardcore ass-to-mouth videos on demand.
Even if you decide to shake this sex obsession, those around you have not. Girls will insist on displaying vaginas close up to your face, asking if you would kindly take a sniff. Men will insist that you need to “just get laid,” as if that will solve all of your problems. There’s no way to stop it unless you remove yourself totally from society, an unreasonable task. It looks like we’re cursed to have sex a daily part of our existence, whether we like or not.


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George, a two-time All-Star, said after practice that he felt as if he had passed all the tests to play but that he was still waiting for clearance from the team’s medical staff before he made his season debut.
March 29, 2015, Sunday
The N.C.A.A., whose Final Four is in Indianapolis, expressed concern about the law, which would allow denying service to gays and lesbians. The agent Arn Tellem urged teams and leagues to re-evaluate their plans in the state.
March 28, 2015, Saturday
Brook Lopez had 26 points and 4 blocks to lead the Nets to a 123-111 victory at Indiana, their fourth win in five games.
March 22, 2015, Sunday
Organizers of the annual tournament in Rapid City, S.D., are entertaining offers from other potential host sites because of racial tensions in Rapid City.
March 13, 2015, Friday
Bargnani, who may not be in a Knicks uniform next season, has become the team’s go-to guy of late, but it wasn’t enough against the Pacers.
March 8, 2015, Sunday
The Pacers won their third straight game on Wednesday by beating the Knicks, who have lost 10 of their last 12.
March 5, 2015, Thursday
Williams, a veteran point guard, had the highest point total in the N.B.A. this season, going 19 of 33 from the field in a victory over Indiana.
January 14, 2015, Wednesday
Kevin Durant scored a season-high 44 points in his return from a six-game absence as the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame Russell Westbrook’s ejection to outlast the Phoenix Suns in overtime.
January 1, 2015, Thursday
Indiana’s bench dominated that of the Nets, outscoring it, 50-16.
December 28, 2014, Sunday
The reserve Jarrett Jack scored 23 points to lead the Nets.
November 22, 2014, Saturday
After a 54-win regular season and a division title, the Knicks were eliminated from the playoffs, losing on the road for the third time in the series.
William C. Rhoden of The Times talks with the Knicks coach Mike Woodson about Game 5 — an elimination game for the Knicks — against the Pacers on Thursday.
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It may be tough to understand the difference between a headache and a migraine—unless you’ve had a migraine. And if you suffer from migraines, you’re not alone" 39 million people in the U.S. are affected (including children). While there is no definitive cure for migraines—the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) reports the root cause is not yet understood—there are some treatments that can offer relief.
One treatment that some swear has worked may actually seem a bit unorthodox. It involves heading to a piercing studio for a daith piercing to adorn a part of the innermost cartilage fold of the ear. But what exactly is involved in getting a daith piercing, and is it a legitimate treatment to ease migraine pain? Here’s what migraine sufferers need to know before booking an appointment for a daith piercing.
What causes a migraine?
The American Migraine Foundation notes that the exact causes of migraines are still unknown. What doctors can help pinpoint, however, are migraine triggers (because they can be different for everyone).
“[We know it’s a] combination of genetics with environmental triggers,” explains Dr. Zubair Ahmed, MD, a neurologist at Cleveland Clinic. “Think of it like other chronic medical conditions like hypertension or diabetes. The pathophysiology includes the release of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), a neuropeptide involved much of the signaling that results in migraine pain and other associated symptoms.”
There are both medical and lifestyle factors that can trigger a migraine, such as sleep, diet and hydration, which may need to be identified by a specialist. Dr. Ahmed adds that headache specialists can help develop non-pharmacological approaches—but can recommend medication, if necessary—to help prevent and ease migraine symptoms.
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Where did daith piercing as a migraine treatment originate?
While the exact origins of daith piercings as a treatment for migraines is hard to trace, the piercing itself was first developed in the early 1990s by a piercer named Erik Dakota. As the piercing itself has only been around for about 30 years, claims it is a migraine treatment are relatively new as well. Professional piercers noticed as soon word of daith piercings to relieve migraines circulated.
“The daith piercing/migraine misconception dates back to an ill-researched viral article, sporting credulous claims that a daith piercing will help with migraine relief,” recalls Johnny Pearceof Nine Moons Piercing, professional piercer of 11 years. “This sparked a wave of daith piercing inquiries, sometimes even at the recommendations of their local physician. It’s not just the general public who fell prey to this trending piercing being rebranded as an ‘alternative therapy,’ I’ve had clients show up with actual doctor notes.”
It is understandable that a piercing could be equated to migraine relief when you think about acupuncture, which involves insertion of tiny needles into specific points to relieve a number of ailments. However, Pearce reminds the public that piercings are not a medical treatment—in advertisement or in practice—and are instead an art of adornment.
Do daith piercings provide migraine relief?
If someone gets a daith piercing and does feel migraine relief, there is a good chance that it is a placebo effect. There are no studies that confirm daith piercing as a proven treatment option. A 2017 case study, published in Frontiers in Neurology, followed a 54-year-old male patient who found relief from migraines after getting a daith piercing, but the authors do note the placebo effect cannot be ruled out.
If it does help, it is the stimulus applied to the trigeminal and vagal areas of the ear that is speculated to ease pain; however, more studies are needed and called for in this case study to determine anything beyond placebo effect for daith piercing to serve as a recommended treatment option for migraines. “It hasn’t been studied systematically to determine if the benefit from the daith piercing is solely a placebo effect,” confirms Dr. Ahmed.
What are some migraine treatment options?
While daith piercing may not be a proven treatment option for migraines, there are treatment options that are recommended. Dr. Ahmed says at home, you can take migraine medication and avoid triggers such as light, sound and even certain foods. Additionally, having a consistent routine is helpful.
“Patients should not lose hope,” adds Dr. Ahmed. “The most effective approach towards treating headaches involves a multidisciplinary approach; for patients with severe or frequent headaches this might include combining non-pharmacological interventions, lifestyle changes and medications.”
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For patients who would also like to try functional medicine, it is supported by the medical literature. In fact, one study found evidence of acupuncture being “at least as effective as prophylactic drug treatment” for treatment of acute migraines.
What is the difference between a daith piercing and acupuncture?
Dr. Keith Bell, DACM, LAc, a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, clinical director and founder of Oriental Medicine Specialists explains it best when he notes that acupuncture is based on the Chinese medicine model that piercing does not have the same ties to. While some acupuncture for migraines will involve placing needles in the ears, every patient is different and thus, treatment will vary.
“Because acupuncture is a modality and based on a whole system of medicine, you have to diagnose the individual,” notes Dr. Bell. “We can see 20 people with migraines a day and all may have a different reason they are experiencing pain; therefore, all 20 have a different treatment plan.”
Dr. Bell adds that often acupuncture is just one modality used in treatment and sometimes, other things such as diet and lifestyle will be addressed. The number of treatments will vary based on the cause of pain (Dr. Bell gives the example that hormonal causes of migraines can have a faster response than stress).
That all being said, Dr. Bell summarizes that acupuncture is different than piercing in that it:
- Releases endorphins
- Changes the area of the brain that perceives pain
- Changes then in the fascial system—the fascia have electrical impulses—to reduce pain
Should you get a daith piercing to help with migraine relief?
Pearce acknowledges that this is a personal decision. However, there is currently no evidence to support that a daith piercing is suitable migraine treatment and piercers do not acknowledge it as such.
What can you expect when getting a daith piercing?
As with all piercings, a daith piercing should be done by a professional who will use proper tools and uphold proper sanitation standards (this is why Pearce and Nine Moons Piercing does not allow clients to bring in their own jewelry for piercings). This piercing, which again, is most often a hoop that hugs the innermost cartilage fold of the ear and takes 6-9 months to fully heal after piercing (though Pearce admits this can vary by person).
“Be prepared to sacrifice all use of in-ear headphones—like AirPods—during the entirety of the healing process,” adds Pearce. “Some jobs require the use of inner-ear instruments such as stethoscopes and earplugs, both of which can prove to be quite traumatic to a new daith piercing. Daith piercings, like all new piercings, are best to be left alone while they heal.”
Pearce notes the following to help the daith piercing heal:
- Do NOT touch, twist or handle your piercing or jewelry at all during the healing process.
- Rinse your new daith piercing daily (either in the shower or by using a sterile saline spray found in the first aid section of your local pharmacy).
- Maintain a healthy diet, stay hydrated and get adequate rest.
- Schedule a check-up with your piercer so they can check on healing and make jewelry adjustments as needed.
As with any piercing, you can expect tenderness to the area. However, if you feel extreme pain or suspect infection, notify your piercer and seek medical attention as needed.
- American Migraine Foundation, “What Causes Migraine”
- Canadian Medical Association Journal, Molsberger A. (2012), 184(4), 391–392. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.112032. “The role of acupuncture in the treatment of migraine.”
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- Johnny Pearce of Nine Moons Piercing
- Dr. Keith Bell, DACM, LAc, a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, clinical director and founder of Oriental Medicine Specialists
- Migraine Research Foundation, “Migraine Facts.”
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), “Migraine Information Page.”
- The Point Journal of Body Piercing, “Point 80: Piercing: Erik Dakota.”
- Dr. Zubair Ahmed, MD, a neurologist at Cleveland Clinic


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As President Joe Biden continues to undo Donald Trump’s work, a White House official confirms his COVID-19 travel restrictions plan.
On Monday, President Biden will reinstate the travel restrictions on non-US citizens that have been to South Africa, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Ireland, and parts of Europe, CNN reports.
Trump previously signed an executive order lifting the restriction from the countries listed above beginning on January 26.
“I agree with the Secretary ( former Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar) that this action is the best way to continue protecting Americans from COVID-19 while enabling travel to resume safely,” Trump stated in the order.
However, the same night, President Biden’s transition team assured that the incoming Administration would not lift the travel restrictions.
“With the pandemic worsening, and more contagious variants emerging around the world, this is not the time to be lifting restrictions on international travel,” Jen Psaki, then-incoming White House press secretary, tweeted.
“On the advice of our medical team, the Administration does not intend to lift these restrictions on 1/26. In fact, we plan to strengthen public health measures around international travel in order to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19.”
International travelers will be required to prove that they tested negative for the coronavirus before coming to America.
The executive action is similar to what US travelers must do in several countries before they can enter.
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Americans must have a negative COVID-19 test 72 hours before traveling to their countries. For Brazil, proof of a completed Declaration of Traveler’s Health is needed, CNN noted.
President Biden will continue to use his strategy “based on science, not politics” to undo Trump’s approach to the pandemic that continues to see a surge in positive coronavirus cases.


Well, this a new holiday for me. I like the fact that it is based on history. Plus it is a celebration. Hopefully it catches on and becomes something better.
Frankly I was horrified by the recent riots. I believe they were politically motivated. Yet the results simply oppressed the poor. Rich white people burning down the businesses that the poor depend on. When hate becomes a political force bad things happen.
I am a firm believer that protesting doesn’t work. Sometimes it is just cover for the work of the evil. Other times it is just ineffectual. Rarely is protesting effective.
Celebrations, they are effective. They mark accomplishments. Juneteenth is the celebration of a small part of a larger accomplishment.
I hope the celebration continues.


Two dozen researchers and tech executives sat around the white Formica table, decorated with a handful of water bottles and a few ballpoint pens. Some women wore power suits, the men had ties on. The Russian-born expats have come to Cambridge to consider their cooperation options with Skoltech. The Moscow-based tech university, whose core mission includes deepening its ties with the Russian scientific diaspora, have sent two members of its leadership team to the English university town in order to convey a clear message to their target audience. There is one key to reversing Russia’s brain drain: you.
“People. We need people. Human capital is extremely important for a new university,” stressed Mikhail Myagkov, Vice-President for Academic Affairs and International Relations at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech), “The growth of our academic and intellectual potential must be parallel to the construction of the campus. Experience gained by young and successful innovation-oriented universities shows that the contribution of scientific is crucial. That is why we are here.”
Natalia Berloff, Skoltech’s Dean of Faculty, pointed out the university’s role as a multidisciplinary institute, a portal between industry and science, diaspora and homeland. “Bear in mind, we serve as a gateway for western companies who want to operate in Russia”.
The university’s representatives were hoping to extend Skoltech’s academic community and discuss opportunities for collaboration in education, research and innovation. Berloff presented the institute’s faculty, recruitment process and compensation packages offered. Myagkov discussed Skoltech’s masters and PhD programs and research opportunities.
But most of their time in Cambridge, where Berloff is Professor of Applied Mathematics, was invested in listening. Participants asked about Skoltech’s partnership with MIT, ties to the business community, students’ recruitment, visiting positions, postdoctoral programs, research funds and the structure of the university’s 15 Centers for Research, Education and Innovation (CREIs).
Dr. Oleg Kovalevskiy, a molecular biologist with the Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge, said he was considering moving back to Russia after six years in the UK. “I am exploring all the different opportunities available. I have heard many different opinions about Skoltech, both positive and critical, and this round table discussion is a perfect chance to talk about all those matters.”
Russia’s pool of scientific talent is massive but not limitless. Despite being famed for its education system, the country has struggled to keep brilliant researchers at home ever since the collapse of the USSR. Reversing the brain-drain has become a top priority for Russia’s government – and Skoltech was designed with this goal in mind.
* The Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) is a private graduate research university in Skolkovo, Russia, a suburb of Moscow. Established in 2011 in collaboration with MIT, Skoltech educates global leaders in innovation, advance scientific knowledge, and foster new technologies to address critical issues facing Russia and the world. Applying international research and educational models, the university integrates the best Russian scientific traditions with twenty-first century entrepreneurship and innovation.


Man Wearing Horns with Face Paint During Capitol Siege Arrested
Horned War Paint Insurrectionist Arrested in AZ ... Fessed Up to Cops
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The guy most everyone (infamously) remembers as the bare-chested insurrectionist with animal horns and face paint who stormed into the Capitol is now in federal custody.
Jacob Chansley -- more commonly known as Jake Angeli, per prosecutors -- was arrested Saturday in Phoenix on charges of knowingly entering/remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.
He was arrested along with two other Arizona men, who officials say also stormed the premise. However, Chansley stands above the rest because of his wild outfit.
BTW, apparently, it was pretty easy to identify him ... prosecutors say they matched the guy's many photos from Wednesday with social media posts, including his YouTube channel. He also appears to have posed with one Rudy Giuliani not too long ago, this past November ... something Twitter users were quick to repost from his purported FB once it was deleted.
Not only that, but he even called the FBI and straight-up confessed to being the horned man everyone saw roaming around with a spear and flag, and desecrating the building.
According to prosecutors, Chansley said he came with other "patriots" because President Trump had instructed them to on Jan. 6 ... plain and simple. Prosecutors went on to say they're considering even more charges against Chansley.
Of course, this comes on the heels of a growing number of arrests stemming from the Capitol insurrection. The guy who walked with Nancy Pelosi's lectern was also picked up by cops this weekend ... and many more are wanted by the FBI as well.


Nanaimo Water Treatment Plant provides high-quality drinking water using GE technology
The city of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, today inaugurated a new water treatment plant featuring GE’s (NYSE: GE) ZeeWeed* membrane technology to purify water from the Nanaimo River into drinking water. Prior to the opening of the new plant, the city had experienced boil water advisories due to elevated turbidity. Operating since December 2015, the South Fork Water Treatment Plant meets new regulations to prevent waterborne illnesses and provides safer drinking water for the 90,000 residents of Nanaimo with GE’s ultrafiltration system.
To meet new regulations, the city was required to build a new facility that would filter the source water to screen out minute particles, bacteria and pathogenic disease-causing organisms such as cryptosporidium and giardia. Nanaimo’s new water plant features GE’s ZeeWeed 1000 and ZeeWeed 500d membrane technology, which produces high-quality, safe drinking water.
“Our new water treatment plant provides Nanaimo residents and businesses safe, clean, purified drinking water that tastes amazing. The innovative membrane system provides a hard barrier to protect the health of our citizens. Being the only plant in Canada that exclusively uses gravity to siphon water through the membranes is an exciting and highly efficient innovation,” said Bill Sims, manager, water resources for the city of Nanaimo. “We have secured a healthy and safe drinking water supply for multiple generations in Nanaimo.”
GE’s ZeeWeed technology installed at the Nanaimo Water Treatment Plant 4×6
The city’s previous system was a single form of treatment involving coarse and fine screening of water to remove large debris followed by chlorine injection. The new system using GE technology is a multibarrier approach to safe drinking water with a fine-screening, two-stage siphon membrane system and chlorine disinfection. The first membrane stage consists of seven trains of ZeeWeed 1000 modules. The second stage, consisting of four trains of ZeeWeed 500d membranes followed by ultraviolet disinfection, treats the backwash water from the first stage to increase overall plant recovery to more than 99 percent. The plant is capable of treating up to 116 million liters per day (30 million gallons).
The South Fork of the Nanaimo River watershed covers 230 square kilometers—an area three times larger than the city. Its two storage lakes, Jump Lake and South Fork Lake, collect water, rain and snowmelt flowing from the mountains. Raw water quality can be severely impacted by weather events such as heavy rainfall or rapid snow melt, and GE’s ZeeWeed membranes enable the city to meet the drinking water quality criteria while reducing chemical and power consumption and minimizing the production of waste from the facility.
“Stricter regulations and the desire of municipalities to produce safe and reliable drinking water are driving more creative and innovative water treatment solutions. GE’s ZeeWeed technology for the Nanaimo plant is a change from the city’s previous water treatment approach to a membrane-based water treatment facility. This multibarrier approach will filter out contaminants and bacteria for a safer water supply,” said Kevin Cassidy, global leader, engineered systems—water and process technologies for GE Power.
GE’s ZeeWeed technology is an advanced filtration technology that separates particles, bacteria and viruses from water or wastewater. Nearly 1,000 plants worldwide use this technology to produce superior quality water. Its unique ability to handle high large volumes of water in a small footprint, combined with the highly efficient process with low energy and low chemical usage, makes it ideal for treating raw water sources and producing drinking quality water for cities and populated areas.


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Tea Collection Bold Batiks: A dose of color and inspiration
The Tea Collection Bold Batiks summer collection is absolutely inspiring. The colors are pretty and bright and they draw their inspiration from Ghana, a coastal country in West Africa. For girls, the line includes three dresses and several tops and bottoms. My favorite dress is the Ghana Batik Dress ($69), a 55% linen, 45% cotton dress with a print inspired by an artisinal batik found in Accra, Ghana.
For boys the line offers adorable shirt and short combos that any little boy will love. The Kumasi Check Shorts ($39) are probably my favorite item for boys. They were inspired by the batik fabric dying technique and feature an elastic waistband and side pockets.


Leo Jul 24 - Aug 23
Inside every Leo is a king or queen waiting to jump out. They like to be the centre of attention infront of one or many people. Leos will offer you the earth and give you their hearts. There is a gorgeous grandeur about Leos, but sometimes they can be all mouth.
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Sunday 28 May, 2017
A prominent position comes with lots of perks. It would definitely be worthwhile to accept this role, even if it doesn't come with a salary. You'll enjoy representing the interest of an artistic organisation. Rubbing elbows with donors and corporate sponsors will be fun. Not only will you raise lots of money for a good cause, but you'll also make some influential friends. Don't take unfair advantage of the influence you're given, but do enjoy the extras involved. You'll have earned them.
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Wearing contact lenses puts you at risk of several serious conditions including eye infections and corneal ulcers. These conditions can develop very quickly and can be very serious. In rare cases, these conditions can cause blindness.
Can you see with blackout contacts?
These all-black contacts completely cover your eye but do not impair your vision. The centre of the Sclera Lenses is transparent allowing the wearer to see through the centre.
Which lens is used in Colour blindness?
One of the first tinted lenses introduced to assist color blind patients is X-Chrom. X-Chrom lens is a monocular corneal contact lens manufactured by the X-Chrom Corporation. It is made of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and red dye for wavelength filtering properties.
Are blackout contacts safe?
Common examples are blackout contacts, black sclera contact lenses, cat eyes and zombie eye contacts. They can be made with or without vision correction. … Costume contacts for Halloween or any time of year can be worn safely if you see a doctor first and follow their advice.
Can u shower with contact lenses?
Here’s why you shouldn’t shower (or swim) while wearing contact lenses. … The germs that can cause these infections are found in various water sources including the tap water that you shower and bathe in. Exposing your contacts to water can cause them to warp or stick to your eye.
Do contacts hurt?
Contacts may feel a little uncomfortable as your eyes adjust, particularly when you first get them, but they should never hurt. … This feeling of discomfort should go away relatively quickly typically within a few hours as your eyes become acclimated.
How much do all black contacts cost?
How Much do Black Colored Lenses Cost? The price of black lenses may slightly vary, depending on the particular type you want to buy and where you are purchasing the contact. The price ranges from $28 to $35, with only a few exceptions falling outside this range.
How can I make my eyes completely black?
You may choose the traditional lens style that just covers the cornea, or colored part of your eye, or you may opt for the more dramatic option called sclera lenses that cover the whites of your eyes and your pupils for a complete blacked-out effect.
How do you get full eye contacts out?
Do colorblind contacts work?
Current treatments. There is no cure for colour blindness. Options currently available to help include colour filtering glasses and special contact lenses. However, the glasses are often bulky and not compatible with vision-correcting glasses, and the lenses don’t work for everyone and tend to be expensive.
What is Colour blind glasses?
What are colourblind glasses? Colourblind glasses are spectacles with specially tinted lenses that help a person with colour vision deficiency see colours more accurately.
Can color blindness be cured?
Most of the time, color blindness makes it hard to tell the difference between certain colors. Usually, color blindness runs in families. There’s no cure, but special glasses and contact lenses can help. Most people who are color blind are able to adjust and don’t have problems with everyday activities.
Why are black sclera contacts banned?
Decorative lenses currently on the US market will be seized, as they are in violation of federal law. The warning was issued because of dozens of reports of corneal ulcers and ocular infections linked to the lenses.
Who Cannot wear contact lenses?
You may be considered a hard to fit contact lens candidate if you have one of the following conditions:
- Dry Eyes.
- Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC)
- Pellucid Marginal Degeneration.
- Post-LASIK or other refractive surgery.
- Presbyopia (reduced near vision common in individuals aged 40 and over).
Are Coloured contacts bad for your eyes?
Just like with regular contact lenses, wearing colored contacts can increase the odds for eye and corneal infections, scratches on the cornea, possible allergic reactions, impaired vision, and even potential blindness. Colored contacts can slide around on the eye, which can impair vision.
Can I sleep with contact lenses?
Is It Safe to Sleep With Contact Lenses In? It is not safe to sleep while wearing contact lenses. According to experts, sleeping with contacts increases your risk for a corneal infection, which is an infection of the clear layer protecting the colored part of your eye.
How much do contacts cost?
Contact lenses can cost anywhere from $150 to $1,500 a year, depending on the brand, type, and your insurance coverage. Generally, they cost between $20 and $30 a box. Most people with average prescriptions should be able to get a year’s worth of contact lenses for $200 to $500.
Can you wear 1 day contacts for 2 days?
You can’t wear daily disposable contacts for two days. Even if you wear them for only a few hours one day, you still need to toss them after that use and open a fresh pair the next day.
Is it safe to wear contact lenses everyday?
Most contact lenses should not be worn overnight, as it could increase the risk of eye infection. Contacts meant for daily or one-time use can generally be worn up to 14 to 16 hours with no problem, but your doctor may recommend a contact-free hour or two before bedtime in order to rest your eyes.
Can contact lenses get stuck?
For new contact lens wearers, a common worry is that a lens will become dislodged, and potentially move behind the eye and become stuck. Although it’s possible for a contact lens to get stuck to the surface of your eye, the good news is that there’s simply no way it can get lost, or trapped at the back.
How long should you wear contacts the first time?
When wearing contact lenses for the first time, try to wear them for eight hours or for the time you eye doctor recommends.
What is white of eye?
Sclera: the white of your eye. Conjunctiva: a thin layer of tissue that covers the entire front of your eye, except for the cornea.
How much do fake contacts cost?
Also called theatrical or costume contact lenses, costume contacts and gothic contact lenses, these are popular for Halloween and costume parties. These lenses typically are sold separately in individual glass vials and can range in price from $50 to more than $200 per lens.
Are Coloured contacts expensive?
They are designed to look like a natural iris, with a combination of lines and shapes to rest on top of the eye and appear as a different colour. … Coloured contacts often cost significantly more than regular contact lenses, usually 70 to 80% more, and specialty lenses can cost up to $200 per lens.
What is the rarest eye color?
Green eyes The production of melanin in the iris is what influences eye color. More melanin produces a darker coloring, while less makes for lighter eyes. Green eyes are the rarest, but there exist anecdotal reports that gray eyes are even rarer. Eye color isn’t just a superfluous part of your appearance.
Is eye tattoo painful?
Yes, it is as dangerous and painful as you can imagine it to be. Eyeball tattoo is done by injecting coloured ink into the white part of the eyeball. The medical fraternity and the general public is, of course, wary about it since it pertains one of the most sensitive areas of the body.
Are eyeball tattoos permanent?
Eyeball tattooing is a term describing the permanent colouring of the white of the eye (called the sclera). … This procedure is undertaken by only a few tattoo artists around the world. It is permanent and non-reversible.
How do Beginners remove contacts?
Can’t tell if contact is still in eye?
here are the top signs that you may have a contact stuck in your eye:
- You’re experiencing a burning sensation in one or both of your eyes.
- You have red, irritated eyes.
- You’re experiencing a sharp, scratching pain.
- It’s difficult to open your eyes without experiencing pain or irritation.
How do you get contacts out without touching your eye?
Position your dominant hand. Place the tip of either your middle finger or your thumb whichever is most comfortable on the center of your lower eyelid. Gently pull the eyelids back, away from the eye, and push in. This will pull your upper and lower eyelids back a little bit, exposing your waterline on each eyelid.