Welcome back to Why In The Morning, and if it's Tuesday, it's Entrepreneurship Tuesday, right here on Y254 channel. And Y254 channel is where you can find us across all our social media handles at Michelle, as she writes where you can find me across all of my socials. In this particular session, we dive into an interview that looks at changing perception of green spaces. All right, you and I know that if there's no green spaces, I don't know where you and I will be at, because the aspect of just relaxation, you know, these spaces, it's also incorporates a good mental and physical health, especially during this time of COVID-19, whereby we can use these spaces to exercise, just take a breather, just enjoying this space where you can run away from the heat, especially when the weather decides another tone. And we just run to the green spaces. And in studio, I am joined by none other than Phyllis Wamaida. She is an environmental advocate and a lawyer by profession. Happy Tuesday, how are you doing? I'm doing good, how are you? I'm good. Thank you for having me. You look fabulous. Thank you. So Phyllis, starting us off, for someone who's watching this, we'll be joining us through this conversation and they're wondering what are these green spaces you're talking about? And basically, we'll be just going through this conversation under the umbrella of Daima Coalition. Daima Coalition? Yes, yes, yes, it is. Yes, Daima Coalition, so take us through that. Okay, just to give you a small insight on what the Daima Coalition or the Daima green spaces is. Daima consortium or the Daima Coalition was formed a year ago, that is last year, November. And the reason for the formation of the Daima Coalition is due to the commission of the Nairobi Expressway that happened last year. And what happened was that when the Expressway was commissioned, 1.3 acres of the Hurupak were going to be halved off. So this brought about different conservationists as well as environmentalists to come together and see ways in which we can be able to protect the Hurupak because it's been shrinking since 1969. So we cannot afford to lose 1.3 acres. So we came together and we had an activity called the Daima Hurupak or the Hands of Hurupak last year on November 3rd. And from then, we've moved on to not just speak about the Hurupak, but we've also been focusing on other green spaces and seeing ways in which we can be able to increase green spaces in our cities and country at large. OK. I think you're on the lookout for us, the people who love green spaces. And it's actually important for mental and physical health as a seed. But some section of Kenyans will argue that the Nairobi Expressway project, the good intention part of it is that they tend to weigh down on the traffic. And just less traffic, hence the low prices of fuels, especially along Mombasa Road. So what's your take on that? My take on that with regards to the expressway, one thing that I would like to talk especially to the youth is when you look at any sort of development, one question that you need to ask yourself is, is this development sustainable? So when you're talking about the Nairobi Expressway, there has been a lot of issues with regards to its commission. Number one, the environmental impact assessment and audit process was not the environmental impact assessment process was not due for load as it should be as it is written in the EMCA as well as a constitution of Kenya. So the due process was not followed. So that is the first thing. The second thing is that the Nairobi Expressway is supposed to help decongest Nairobi. But the question is, how will it help do that? So I'm just going to give you a small scenario on what the Nairobi Expressway is about. So maybe you can get to understand what our position is. So basically the Nairobi Expressway is going to provide a medium lane, sorry, whereby private cars are going to be using the expressway itself and other public transportation are going to be using the normal routes. So what will happen is that we have 10% of Kenyans who use private means. We have 80% of Kenyans who use public transportation. We have 10% of Kenyans who walk. So the Expressway is only going to cater for 10% of Kenyans. So the first question we need to ask ourselves, is this a sustainable if it's catering for 10% of Kenyans? Of course it's not because we need a project that is first of all people oriented and at the same time, cater for most of the citizens. Another thing is that there is the 27 years that we have to pay the 62 billion, she leans for the Nairobi Expressway, and ways in which the government is going to be able to get this money is through the toll system. So we're going to be paying 600 one way. If you're using a small car and if you're using a larger car, then you're going to income maybe more cost other than 600 shelling. So the idea is that through this toll fee system, then you're going to recover the money during this 27 years. But the situation, or I'm looking at it from a hypothetical situation, what if we are not able to recover the money? What will happen to us as youth? Are we going to have increased taxes for us to be able to do that? What are we going to be able to do? So as to ensure that we recover the amount. So can we equate to us, the youth, to see ways in which we can be able to question the government, see if this is feasible? Is it sustainable? If it's not, let us raise our voice and say no to it. So you guys are actually requesting and the fact that access for clarity, access of information on how we tend to just implement this particular project. Yes, yes, yes, yes. And that has always been an issue because even the first time when they said they were going to hive off 1.3 acres of the Horupak, we would ask them, okay, can you kindly share with us the design so that you can be able to see this? The next thing we had was that the Horupak was not going to be hiked off and they were redesigned. But then the sharing with the public of the redesigns has been an issue. So we are not able to say for sure, is this expressway going to encroach in green spaces or not? So we are not fully able to see that because again, we've not been able to get the information as we showed. All right, so let's talk about the reimagining of green spaces by Citizen Project. So on your Facebook page that you're actually calling out on Kenyans to come up with, you know, just reimagining the spaces that you want to see, the green spaces that is, if it sparks, just a place where you can relax and enjoy those particular amazing green spaces.  So the project on reimagining our parks definitely is currently still ongoing and we did get a lot of response, especially from the citizens and just to give you a small insight on what it's about, basically, we want to see ways in which we can be able to re-imagine and revitalize our parks. And we used Uhuru Park as one of our example because, you know, Uhuru Park has been there for 50 years, 50 plus years. So how can we be able to revitalize the park, especially the Freedom Corner? Because if you remember, Hungary Mathai was there when she was fighting for the Uhuru Park itself. So the Freedom Corner is very key, especially in matters advocacy and in protecting the park. So how can we be able to revitalize the place? You know, can we come up with drawings on benches? Can we have, you know, different drawings on how it could look beautiful? So those are some of the ideas that you were throwing out to the public and they could come up, you know, with their own imagination and what their parks look like. And also something that is important also about their imagining our parks is that we want to ensure that at least in most of our hoods, we're able to have a park. At least a park in our hood. So we're encouraging the public to look at any sort of green space or open space that they can be able to rehabilitate and turn it into a green space that their hood can be able to enjoy. So it's a very inclusive and engaging activity and we are currently going on with it. It will definitely go on for a very long time. All right. And just listening to you and how passionate about you, about these project fillers, it's amazing that you guys have been operating for approximately one year now. All right, so for person who's watching this conversation and they're wondering, who is eligible to be part of the Daima Coalition? So the Daima Coalition is open to the public. It is open to the public. We are a consortium of different environmental organizations, conservation organizations, as well as just environmental enthusiasts like me and you, you know. So if you would like to join us, definitely we do have a space for you. You can reach out to us with your ideas and definitely we will see how we can be able to carry it into fruition. And has the Daima Coalition stretched to other counties or are you guys just based within Nairobi? Currently, most of our activities are in Nairobi. However, we do want to continue stretching to the different parts of the country. All right, so I read your biography and you emphasize on how we can actually make our green spaces as a tourist attraction. How possible is that? I think it's very possible. I think it's very possible because we have a lot of green spaces in our country. But one of the issues that we have is one, there's the disregard of green spaces. You'll find like, no more people don't even, not no more people, but the public doesn't know what a green space is. And in most times, when the public doesn't know what a green space is, then they don't get to appreciate and understand the importance of a green space. So green spaces are definitely important. And if we do ensure that we conserve them, then definitely they're going to serve as a tourist attraction. Maybe I can use Carrora Forest as an example. You know the way Wangari Mathai fought for the Carrora Forest to what it is right now. So it is through community engagement that we're able to have tourists and they can be able to have millions of millions in just a month out of the income from the park itself. So you see, there's a lot of potential. And a lot of that you just went on a broader space because most of the time we talk about green spaces, we look at the parks, you know? And then we have our forests. A lot of creative forests, you know? And it's some, it's the longest. It's beautiful. It's the largest forest when it comes to ziplining, the longest ziplining in Eastern Africa, which has six lines. So we have a lot that, you know, we can offer to a tourist attraction. So let's look at ways we can change the narrative and perception when it comes to the safety of our green spaces. I tend to believe that the majority of Kenyans shy away from parks, especially when these particular parks, they're not, you don't pay for like an entrance fee. There's always an issue of security because it's accessible to everyone. So how can we change the perception and narrative and how can you come up with ways that we can actually offer security to Kenyans in these spaces? Okay. With regards to green spaces, I would like to use Karorazan example. Before Karorazan, before the Friends of Karorazan, Community Forest Association was formed, there were a lot of back and forth with regards to private developers wanting to get into Karorazan, seeing ways in which they can cut the trees and have their own development. However, once the Community Forest Association was formed, you could see the various changes that came into place. One, there was the collaboration with the Kenya Forest Service and other government agencies. And the collaboration between the two actually helped with regards to security because they could, one, work on putting up a fence, which can also be key in ensuring the security of the area. And two, there was no push and pull between the KFS and the Community Forest Association. So one, it is very key for you to have good relations with the relevant government agencies. And another thing that I borrowed from the Karorazan Forest experience is that if you look at the neighboring communities, the communities neighboring the Karorazan Forest, we have one, which is the Huruma Village, which is also an informal settlement that is around the area. So what the Community Forest Association did, they involved the communities around the forest. And once we involve the communities around the forest, then they are able to own the project, they're able to own the park or the green space itself. And in the end, they're going to protect it. So you need to involve the people who are around for them to be able to take it up, protect it and ensure that there's security because once the people take it up, then for sure no one is going to come and harm the place. So definitely engagement with the public is very important to ensure the security. All right. I'd like to find a couple of projects that you've engaged in, in that span of one year that you look back and you're very much impressed and happy to be part of Daima Coalition. Okay, the first ever Daima Uhuru Park activity last year, November 3rd was a very huge activity because that is where we had our stand and said, we need to have regard for the environment if you're talking about development, that is the expressway. And another milestone that we just had, which is on October 31st, we had the source of our trees event. And the source of our trees event basically was to protect the 100-year iconic fig tree that is in Westlands from being fell as a result of the expressway. So that was a very huge milestone because a week after our walk, we had a presidential decree by the NMS, the general body saying that the tree has been unmarked for felling and there'll be benches around the tree for Wananchi to sit down. And that was more than a win because we can see that environment has been, has not been compromised as a result of development. So that was one of the biggest wins, I will say. And also just to see the power of the youth because if you look at the project itself, it was 100% spearheaded by the youth. And seeing the results as well, I think it gives a lot of power to the youth that we actually have this power and this voice. Yes, and I'm very much curious on ways you mobilize and actually engage the youth to be part of the Emo Collegium because it's not something easy to, especially for the youth of nowadays. So just how do you mobilize and engage the youth to just persuade them to be part of this particular organization? The first thing, of course, we do reach out to the environmental enthusiasts, nature lovers, of course, those are some of the small niche that we need to fully empower because these are going to be our voices in terms of environmentalism. However, we also reach out to the general public because when you talk about environmental matters, they're not just for a particular group. Environmental protection or environmental conservation is something to be enjoyed by everyone. Absolutely. So the moment you let the public and the youth, just the general youth know that if you do not stand up, then it's going to affect you in this way, in this way, then people come to understand, okay, this is not just an environmentalist campaign, but it's a campaign for all of us. So yeah, just letting them know how important it is and how it's going to affect them in one way or another definitely does, you know, right level. All right. So like, apart from just pushing for accountability, to access information also from the government when it comes to protecting our green spaces, what are some of the steps that are actually a movement that you're partaking onto to ensure that our green spaces are actually being protected as an organization. So one of the things that we're doing, definitely advocacy and raising our voices, I think that is very much. Very, very important actually, yeah. And also just letting the public know the importance of green spaces. What are green spaces? What do they constitute? What kind of green spaces do we have? And one thing that IMA has is currently working on is documenting all of these green spaces, because we have green spaces in Kenya that are not documented as well. So how can you be able to document them and you can have a database whereby if you want to look at green spaces in Kenya, then you can be able to log onto there and you can see all the different green spaces in Kenya. So that is something that is very important and that's a niche that hadn't been done yet. So that's something that we're also working on. And you also want to work closely with the government to see ways in which we can be able to protect our trees, especially in matters development, because as you've seen with the Expressway, especially like from James Kishore, there are over 5,000 trees that have been just along that route. So how can we be able to account for these trees? Because you can tell us, they're going to cut trees in Waiakewe and plant them at the Nairobi National Park. It's impossible. No, it doesn't work. So we need to have a method or we need to come up with a certain document that you can be able to go off off to say that if you've cut trees here, then this and this are the ways in which you can be able to ensure that we reinstate the area. Come on an equal ground. Eh, caribou. Yeah, caribou. So what are the roles of the citizens when it comes to safeguarding and enhancing our green spaces? Our role and our key role is raising our voice because we as the public have a lot of power and we have a lot of strength. But sometimes I feel like we usually feel like we don't know what to do, especially in such kind of, you know, a situation of such magnitude.  You know, no one will be able to hear me. You know, there's always that feeling that there's not much that you can do. But I really, I would like to let you guys know that there's a lot that you can do just by raising your voice, just by coming up with ideas and reaching out to us as a dame of green spaces. And not just us, we have other organizations that are doing amazing things to protect the green spaces. So as the public, we have the responsibility to raise our voices. We have the responsibility to come up with ideas, to ensure that we increase the number of green spaces that we have. And we also have a responsibility to ensure to keep the government accountable, especially in matters sustainable development, to ensure that in the event that there's disregard for the environment, then the public is able to stand up and say, this should not be done and we need our trees to survive. Okay, and how are you guys raising funds when it comes to running the organization? We fundraise, we normally do fundraise. Let's say if we do have an activity, we reach out to different donors who would like to help in one way or another. And we can say so far, we've been able to conduct our activities the way we've been hoping. And we definitely want to reach out to more people who would like to help us in one way or another so that we can be able to speak out for generations to come. Because that's what we're doing. When we're increasing our parks, basically we're taking care of the generations to come. Very true actually. And for someone who's watching this conversation on an aspect or from an angle of being an investor or someone who would like to just you know, be part of helping in terms of financially or any other way around it because it's not always about the money, right? So how can they help out? You can reach out to us at Daima Green Spaces because just reach out to us at Daima Green Spaces we will definitely help you. You guys will take it up from there. So tell us more about the anniversary of Hands Off who will be taking place on 21st of November. Yeah, so we're really excited. Take us through that and the activities that we'll actually be going down on that particular day. Yeah, so on 21st of November we're going to have our anniversary Hands Off Uhuru Park that is the one that I said on November 3rd last year. So we're going to have our anniversary on 21st of November and we're going to have it at the Freedom Corner Uhuru Park. And basically some of the activities that we're looking to, you know, talk about what we're going to talk about the history of the Uhuru Park. I came to realize there not so many people who even understand the history of the park, how it's shrunk when it started in 1969. So those are some of the things that we will be going through. We're also going to look at the life and works of Wangari Mathai because you can't talk about Uhuru Park without Wangari Mathai. What's your favorite quote by Wangari Mathai, by the way? My favorite quote has to be, if you do not raise your voice, then your environmentalism means nothing. Yeah, that is my key one. So that every time I don't raise my voice then I know I've done nothing. So yeah. So all a couple of activities that we'll be going down apart from just taking us through the history of how Uhuru Park came by. Yeah, some of the activities, definitely we'll have a family-funded activity. We're going to have music. And yeah, on top of that, we're going to do some activities on our reimagining the park. I had already mentioned that. So that will also be an interesting day to see how we can be able to put it into action, see how we can be able to revitalize the area, especially the Fidong Corner. Oh, that's amazing. So everyone is invited? Yeah, everyone is invited. It's a free park. There's no entry fee. It's a beautiful park. You're all invited to the Fidong Corner on 21st November. Okay. So what is the future of green spaces looking like? Especially in Kenya. In Kenya, I think the future is looking bright. The future is looking bright because the topic of green spaces is currently being very prevalent. And I'm happy to see that young people are actually taking it up and seeing the need of green spaces, especially now with the current COVID restrictions. You know, people didn't have a lot of access to parks. And I think this year especially has been a turning point because people have come to see the necessity of having green spaces and the necessity of having parks. And also the fact that the government is also welcoming such ideas, ideas on protecting green spaces, ideas on seeing how we can increase. The same is also very amazing. So seeing ways in which we can be able to bring the two together and increase the green spaces, definitely I see our future being more than bright if we continue with the same momentum that we have. And what about the IMO collision? Oh, future is more than bright. And that's because we are not going to stop until we increase our green spaces, until our green spaces are protected, until they are revitalized. So definitely we will be there for very long time. For very long time. All right, so how can guys reach out to you if they want to have, just remind us your social media handles. You mentioned them, right? So how can guys reach out to those particular social media handles? Kindly remind us. And so that people back at home can easily follow up. So you can reach out to us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at Dayima Green Spaces. So come up with your ideas, DM us, and we'll reach out to you and we'll actualize them. All right, so guys back at home, that was fearless. She is an environmentalist and a lawyer by profession working with the organization Dayima Colleges. So guys, if you want to reach out to Dayima Colleges, head on towards their social media handles that is at Dayima Colleges and you can get further information from their website, social media handles. Dayima Green Spaces. Dayima Green Spaces on social media. Great, so as simple as that, you get more information on how you can be part of this amazing project and you're invited for the event on 21st. November. November. This, I feel this much. It's Saturday. It's Saturday. So pictures are there, you know. These pictures are part of... That's what the freedom corner is. Freedom corner is that. So, preparation. Preparation? No, this is... You know when you talk about revitalization of the park, you want to see ways in which you can enhance it. So this can be through benches, through different sitting arrangements, see ways in which you can just expand our functions there. So basically... Making the spaces very beautiful. Exactly, with more activities. So, there it is. For me, Saturday, November 21st. The status, you know. So guys, head on to Uhuru Park. An event of... The name of the event is Hands of Uhuru Park. So be part of that particular event and it's free of charge. There you have it. So make sure you stay tuned. We have more on Why in the Morning at Y244Channel so you can find us across all social media handles at Michelle Lashira. Make sure you don't touch that dial.


The Nigerian dream is captured here, a man from nowhere, with apologies to all of those who are from Agbo here, including the Royal Father, from nowhere to a six trillion Naira enterprise. The vast majority of Nigeria's most successful entrepreneurs did not begin from families of great wealth or great education or great privilege. Most are, in fact, first generation university degree holders, but they have cracked the ceilings imposed by poverty and deprivation. This is the true essence of the Nigerian dream, and he writes in the prologue, and I quote him, he says, the path to success is accessible to every young person, regardless of background of family, of income or education, if I can do it, you can too, end of quote.


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State Representative Elect Matt Bliss has accepted positions on four House panels for the upcoming term according to a press release from the Minnesota House Republicans Caucus. The Republican Representative from Bemidji will serve most notably as the Vice-Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Division. Bliss also will serve on committees for environment and natural resources, policy and finance, government operations and elections, and mining, forestry and tourism. Bliss will officially be sworn into office on the Legislature convenes January 3rd in St. Paul. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.


Chapter twenty-four of Five Little Peppers Grown Up. This LibriVox recording is in the public domain. Five Little Peppers Grown Up by Margaret Sidney. Chapter twenty-four. Home. "'I don't want to leave you, Mrs. Higbee,' said Fronzee slowly. Mrs. Higbee looked as if she were about to throw her apron over her head again. "'You blessed child!' she exclaimed, half-crying and allowing her hands to rest on the rim of the dishpan. "'You have been so very good to us,' continued Fronzee, shaking her yellow head decidedly. "'I love you, Mrs. Higbee, very much indeed.' With that she clasped the farmer's wife around her stout waist and held her closely. "'Dear, dear,' cried Mrs. Higbee violently, caressing Fronzee, "'you precious lamb, you, to think I shan't hear you pattering around any more nor asking questions.' "'I've made you ever so much trouble, Mrs. Higbee,' said Fronzee in a penitent little voice, and enjoying to the fullest extent the petting she was receiving. "'And I'm so sorry.' "'Trouble!' exploded the farmer's wife, smoothing Fronzee's yellow hair with her large red hands. "'The land! It's only a sight of comfort, you've been, while I've just set by you.' "'I've come in here,' said Fronzee, reflectively peering around at the spotless kitchen floor, with muddy boots on and spoiled it, and I've talked when you wanted to weigh out things and make cake, and once don't you remember, Mrs. Higbee, I left the pantry door open and the cat got in and ate up part of the custard pudding. "'Bless your heart,' exclaimed Mrs. Higbee with another squeeze. "'I've forgotten all about it.' "'But I haven't,' said Fronzee with a sigh, and I'm sorry.' "'Well, now,' said the farmer's wife, "'I'll tell you how we will settle that.  "'Oh, Mrs. Higbee, and you're just as nice!' With that she clasped her impulsively around the neck. "'And pickering likes you too, Mrs. Higbee,' continued Fronzee. "'He says you're as good as gold.' "'You don't say so,' cried Mrs. Farmer Higbee, intensely gratified.  "'Well, there, Fronzee, she ain't to my taste.  She comes in here, and she wants to make me do this and do that till I'm most out of my wits, and I'd like to take my broom and say scat as I do to the cat.' And a black frown settled on Mrs. Higbee's pleasant face. Fronzee began to look quite grave. "'She loves pickering,' she said thoughtfully, and when he was so bad, she cried almost all the time, Mrs. Higbee. "'Oh, she loves him well enough,' answered Mrs. Higbee, but she fusses over him so and wants her way all the same. It would be good if she thought somebody else knew something once in a while. And she began to splash in the dishpan vigorously, to make up for lost time, quickly heaping up a pile of dishes to drain on the little old tray. "'Let me wipe them do, Mrs. Higbee,' begged Fronzee eagerly, and without waiting for the permission she felt quite sure of, Fronzee picked up the long brown towel and set to work. Upstairs, Jasper and his father were going over again all the incidents of Mr. King's and Polly's trip that the old gentleman was willing to communicate, and Jasper, despite his eagerness to know all the wise and wherefores, held himself in check as well as he could, fiercely realizing that he was really to go back to Mr. Marlowe's. And Polly and Mrs. Cabot were busily packing, with the aid of a farmer's daughter who lived near, while Polly, who dearly loved to do it all herself, was forced to stand by in direct matters. An old Mr. Lock had divided his time between stalking out to the piazza, where pickering was slowly pacing back and forth in his constitutional to insist that he shouldn't walk his legs off, and calling Polly from her work just to help me a bit, my dear, when he got into a tight place over the packing, that he insisted should be done by none but his own two hands. And the whole farmhouse was soon thrown into such a bustle and ferment that anyone looking in would have known without the telling that Mr. King's family are going home. And after a day or so of all this, Farmer Higby carried a wagonload of trunks down to the little station, and his wife drove the carry-all, in the back of which pickering was carefully tucked with Mrs. Cabot, who insisted on being beside him, and old Mr. Lock had in front. The others of the party merrily following in a large old vehicle of no particular pattern whatever, and before anybody could hardly realize it, the train came rushing in, and there were hurried goodbyes and handshakes, and they were off. Everybody crying as she held to her, I wish you were going to! I do, dear Mrs. Higby! And the farmer and his wife were left on the platform, staring after them with sorry eyes. Well, now, Fronzie, said Mr. King, as they quieted down and Fronzie turned back after the last look at the little station. I think it is time to answer your question, so as to let you go home without anything on your mind. About Charlotte, you mean, Grandpa? whispered Fronzie softly with wide eyes, and glancing back to see that no one else heard. To be sure about Charlotte, said the old gentleman.  Oh, Grandpa! cried Fronzie in a suppressed scream, and having great difficulty not to clap her hands. Oh, how good! Then she sat quite still and folded them in silent rapture. And I'll see that it is fixed as soon as may be after we get home, said the old gentleman, and I'm sure I'm glad you've done it, Fronzie, for I think Charlotte is a very good sort of a girl. Charlotte is just lovely, cried Fronzie with warmth, and I think, Grandpa, that dear Mrs. Chatterton up in heaven is glad, too, that I've done it. Old Mr. King turned away with a mild snort, and then, not finding any words to say, picked up the newspaper, and Fronzie, full of her new happiness, looked out the window as the cars sped along. There's Thomas, cried Jasper, at sight of that functionary waiting on his carriage-box, as he had waited so many other times for them, now for the jolliest of all homecomings. And the girls finished Polly, craning her neck to look out the car window at a knot of them, restlessly curbing their impatience on the platform as the train moved into the station, and, why, Mamsey, oh, Jasper, how slow we are! Pickering Dodge shook his long legs impatiently as he got out of his seat. Don't try to help me, Mr. Lockhead, he said testily, as the old gentleman offered his arm. I'm not sick now. No thanks. I'll go out alone. Jasper now ran up, but he didn't offer to help, but waited patiently for Pickering's slow movements as he worked his way unsteadily down the aisle. Don't stop by me, said Pickering rather crossly.  Nonsense exclaimed Jasper, yet feeling his heart bound at the merry din as Polly was surrounded, and the babble of voices waxed louder, for everybody was now out of the car but Pickering and himself. Here we are now, as they neared the car step. Alexha Reese, back on the platform hanging to Polly, who had one hand and mother fishers at the expense of all the other girls who couldn't get the chance, looked up and saw Pickering dodge, and dropping Polly's arm, she ran lightly across the stream of passengers and put out her hand. How do you do, Pickering? It's so good to see you back! Pickering shot her an astonished glance, then he said gratefully, thank you, Alexha, and he actually let her help him down the steps, which so astonished her that it took away her breath and left her without a word to say. And the rest was all bustle and confusion. Mr. King declaring it was worse than a boarding school, everybody talking together, and Jasper ran off to seat at the luggage for the whole party, followed by Ben trying to help. An old Mr. Lockhead had to be introduced all around, and little Dr. Fisher tried to get them all settled in the carriages, but at last gave it up in despair. Charlotte, my girl, go and tell Polly to get in, will you? He said, turning to Charlotte Chatterton. Fronzie won't sturt till Polly is settled.  I've got my dog cart here, cried Clem Forsythe luringly, and trying to pull her off as Charlotte ran up with her message. No, no, cried Sally more. I brought my fate and on purpose. You know I did, Clem. Come with me, Polly, do. You'll have to get in here, called Dr. Fisher waiting at the carriage to end it. Yes, I think I shall, said Polly merrily, and running to him followed by Fronzie. Girls, come over this evening, won't you? She looked back to call after them. Yes, we'll be over this evening, cried the girls back again, and Fronzie hopping in after her.  An old turner was waiting at the steps as the carriage rolled up the winding drive with a monstrous bouquet of his choice's blossoms for Polly, and one exactly like it, only a little smaller for Fronzie. And Prince came running out, getting in everyone's way and nearly devouring Fronzie, and there was King Fisher running away on toddling feet from his nurse to meet them, screaming with all his might. And Mrs. Fargo with Johnny in her arms, crowing with the light, all stood on the broad stone porch.  Are we really at home? Oh, oh, echoed Fronzie, flying at the mall and trying to keep hold of Prince at the same time. And there in the wide hall, drawn back within the shadow of the oaken door were Mr. and Mrs. Whitney and Dick, ready to pounce upon them in a moment. And no one ever hinted a suspicion that the college boys were steaming along as fast as they could for the evening's festivities. An old Mr. King appeared superbly indifferent to the fact that Mr. Marlowe was waiting at a hotel for that hour to arrive, and everybody rushed off to get ready for dinner, with the exception of Polly and Jasper and Fronzie. Oh, we must go in the conservatory just for a minute, begged Fronzie, flying off on eager feet. We'll only take one peep, said Polly, just as eagerly. Come on, Jasper. And then Polly had to run into the long drawing room and just look at her piano and lay her fingers lovingly on the keys.  No, I won't, promised Polly, running light scales with the fingers of the other hand. But, oh, Jasper, I do verily believe I could. My arm feels so well. Well, don't Polly, begged Jasper again. No, of course I won't, said Polly with a little laugh. But it won't be many weeks, you dear, this to the piano, as she unwillingly got up from her music stool and let Jasper lead her off, before you and I have all our good times together.  It was after dinner, and the gas was turned low. Mamsey, said Polly, and she threw one hand over her head to clasp Motherfisher's strong fingers closer. It's so good to be home. Oh, you can't think how I wanted you. Just then somebody looked into Motherfisher's bedroom. Oh, beg pardon, said Jasper as he saw them. But there was so much longing in the voice that Polly called out, oh, come Jasper, may he, Mamsey. Yes, said Mrs. Fisher, come in, Jasper. Jasper came in quickly, and stood a moment looking down at them. It's so lovely to be home, Jasper, said Polly, looking at Badam and playing with her mother's fingers. Isn't it? cried Jasper with feeling. There never was anything so nice. Mrs. Fisher, may I sit down by you here? And he went over to her where she sat on the sofa. It was the same big, comfortable affair where Joel had flung himself when he declared he could not keep on at school, and where Mamsey had often sat when the children brought at their troubles, declaring it was easier to tell her everything on the roomy, old-fashioned sofa than anywhere else. Yes, indeed, cried Mrs. Fisher cordially, and making way for him to sit down by her side.  Now Jasper, you begin, and we'll tell her all about it as we always do, you know, when we get home from places.  Mrs. Fisher, may I speak? He leaned over and looked into the black eyes above Polly's shining brown hair. Yes, said Mother Fisher, as quietly. How funny you are, Jasper, cried Polly with a laugh, asking Mamsey in such a solemn way. There now begin, too. Polly, said Jasper, look at me, do dear. Polly lifted her brown eyes quietly. Why, Jasper? I waited because I thought I ought, said Jasper, trying not to speak too quickly. It seemed at one time as if you were going to be happy, and I should spoil it, Polly, if I spoke. But now, oh, Polly, he put out his hand, and Polly instinctively laid her own warm palm within it. Do you think you could love me? I've loved you ever since the little brown house, dear. Oh, Jasper, Polly, cried with a glad ring in her voice. How could you are? And she clung to his hand across Mamsey's lap. Will you, Polly, cried Jasper, holding your hand so tightly that she winced a bit. Tell me quickly, dear. Will I what? asked Polly, wonderingly. Love me, Polly. Oh, I do, I do, she cried. You know it, Jasper, I love you with all my heart. Polly, will you marry me? Tell her Mrs. Fisher do and make her understand, begged Jasper, turning to Mother Fisher imploringly. Polly child, said Mamsey, putting both arms around her, careful not to disturb Jasper's hand over Polly's. Jasper wants you to be his wife. Do you love him enough for that?  I love him enough, she said, for that. Oh, Jasper! Old Mr. King walked proudly down the long drawing room with Polly on his arm. Everybody was in the highest possible spirits. The Lord of Miserule had made a triumphant entree, covering himself with glory and winning great applause for his long train of maskers, whose costumes, if not gotten up on strict historical lines, were made up any lack by the variety of other contrivances, each one following his own sweet will and dressing. They had gone through with the minuet and the pantomimes, and Charlotte, in a peaked hat and big flowered brocade gown rich with tambour lace, had sung like a nightingale, as more than one declared, and now the room was in a buzz of applause. Old Mr. King took this time to walk up and down the long room with Polly several times, quite pompously, and once in a while the little Lord of Miserule would brush up to them, say something very earnest, seize Polly's hand and give it a shake and then dart away, which preceding Joel would imitate, at such times leaving Robert Bingley to his own devices, until Joel, evidently struck by remorse, would suddenly fly back and introduce his college friend violently to right and left to make up for lost time. "'That's three times you've introduced me to that girl in blue,' said Bingley on one of those occasions, when he could get Joel aside for a minute. "'Do let me alone. I was having a good enough time where I was.' "'Did I?' cried Joel, opening his black eyes at him. "'Oh, beg pardon!' and off he rushed at Polly again. "'How clearly they do act!' cried a lecture to a nod of the girls. "'And just look at Mr. King. He holds on to Polly every minute. I'm going to see what it's all about.'" So she hurried across the room as fast as her high-heeled slippers would let her. "'Polly! Polly! Did you really like it all?' she asked breathlessly. "'Oh, dear me, this ruffle will be the death of me,' picking at it with impatient fingers. "'Don't, Alexia!' cried Polly. "'It's so pretty. It was all just as fine as could be and splendidly gotten up.' "'Well, it nearly killed us,' declared Alexia, fanning herself violently. "'And this old ruffle and me, there!' And she made a little break in the starched affair under her chin. That's one degree less of misery!' "'What would Queen Bess do to you?' cried Polly, saying the first thing that came in her head to keep off questions she saw trembling on Alexia's tongue. "'Queen Bess was an old goose to wear such a thing,' retorted Alexia. "'Oh, Polly, do come with us. Let her do, Mr. King!' To the old gentleman who made all sorts of signs that served to show he meant to keep Polly to himself. "'We girls want her now,' she added saucily. "'You keep away,' said old Mr. King, with an emphatic nod and a twinkle in his eye. "'And the other girls, I'm going to have Polly tonight. You can come over in the morning and see her.' He moved off coolly, carrying Polly with him. Alexia stood a moment transfixed with astonishment. "'Joel! Joel, what is it?' she cried in a stage whisper, as that individual pranced by in one of his fits of remorse looking up bingly. "'Do tell me what's come over Polly, and why does Mr. King act so clearly?' Joel flashed her a smile but wouldn't say anything, and his eyes twinkled so exactly like Mr. King's that Alexia lost all patience. "'Oh, you horrid boy!' she cried and ran back dismally to the girls with nothing to tell. And Charlotte Chatterton walked as if she disdained the ground, her peak-tatt towering threateningly, while her shallow face was wreathed with smiles, and it seemed as if she couldn't sing enough, throwing in encores in a perfectly reckless fashion. "'What is it? Oh, I shall die if I don't know!' exclaimed Alexia over and over. "'Girls, if some of you don't find out what's going on, I shall lie crazy!' And the room buzzed and buzzed with the light, the growing mystery not lessening the hilarity. "'That's an uncommonly fine fellow I've just been talking with,' said Mason Whitney, coming up to old Mr. King still keeping Polly by his side. "'I haven't met such a man in one spell. He's a thoroughgoing intellectual chap, and he's been around the world a good deal. It's easy to see by his fine manner. Where did you pick him up?' "'Whom are you talking of, Mason?' asked Mr. King in his crispest fashion. "'Why, that new man, Mr.—Mr.—I didn't catch the name when I was introduced.  Oh, that's Jasper's publisher, Mr. Marlowe,' said the old gentleman, trying to speak carelessly. Then he burst into a laugh at Mr. Whitney's face. "'Who?' exclaimed that gentleman as soon as he could speak. "'I've got to eat humble pie before my fourteen-year-old son, Dick. And you've taken my breath away, Polly, looking at her blooming cheeks and happy eyes, with that piece of news, and "'What news? Oh, what news?' cried Alexia, coming up, too frantic to remember her manners. "'Please tell us, girls, for we are dying to know.' "'You come away,' retorted Mr. Whitney unceremoniously, and Mr. King laughed, and Polly shook her right fan at them as the two moved off, and it was just as bad as ever.' "'Pickering, do you know?' At last demanded Alexia as he leaned against the door by surveying the bright crowd. "'Yes, I know enough. That is, I can guess. Don't ask me.' "'Oh, what?' breathlessly cried Alexia, seizing his arm. "'Do tell me, Pickering, that is a deer. Oh, I thought I was talking to the girls. I don't know what I'm doing anyway. Polly is so upset me.' "'Well, she is upset me, too, Alexia,' said Pickering gloomily. But it isn't her fault. She couldn't help it.' Alexia, feeling that here was coming something quite worth her while to hear, waited patiently. "'You all know I've loved Polly for years,' said Pickering steadily. I made no secret of it.' "'I know it,' said Alexia, full of sympathy and not daring to breathe, lest you should spoil it all. Well, go on.' And when I was sick, I hoped that things might be different, for Polly was sorry for me. But one day Aunt was talking about it to me in a way that made me mad, and I knew that Polly would be bothered awfully if she ever got at her. So I told Polly the first chance I got that she was never to be sorry for me any more, for I'd made up my mind not to think of her in that way again. Which was an awful lie, declared Pickering suddenly, standing quite erect, for I can't help it. "'Oh, dear, oh, dear,' exclaimed Alexia, quite gone in sympathy, aren't things just shameful in the world? Of course you oughtn't to be allowed to marry Polly, for you are not half good enough for her Pickering,' she added frankly. "'But I'm so sorry for you,' and she put out her hand instinctively. Pickering took it, and held it a minute in a calm grasp, with the ear of a man considering it better to take the little, since he couldn't get all he wanted. "'But now tell why Polly and Mr. King and all the family acts of funny,' cried Alexia, pulling away her hand and suddenly awaking to the fact that this important piece of news had not been made known to her. "'Can't you see for yourself?' cried Pickering with an impatient stare, while Alexia, where are your eyes?' Which was all she could get him to say, as Pickering walked off immediately. Jasper, all this while, seemed to find it impossible to be separated from Mother Fisher, and together they wandered up and down the long drawing-room, fronzie clinging to his hand. "'I always long since the little brown house stays to call you Mamsey,' he said affectionately, looking down at a Mrs. Fisher's face. "'And now I can.' "'And you will really and truly be my very own brother, Jasper,' said fronzie, as they walked on.' End of Chapter 24 A Five Little Peppers Grown Up by Margaret Sidney


As a lawyer, you tend to read so much, be it legal briefs, legal documents, judgements and law commentaries, that you hardly get time to read material other than law. During the lockdown time, I embraced the habit of reading a lot of unconventional stuff, be it fiction, non-fiction and wisdom literature. I feel happy to put some in my video talks now and then. Today I want to share words of wisdom from His Holiness Dalai Lama, who I consider the most practical wise man or guru one can have in his or her spiritual journey. His words are definitely useful if followed in the day-to-day life. Some of his selective words or pieces of advice which really appealed to me are as follows. He says, take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. When you lose, don't lose the lesson which that loss or defeat gives you through that experience of losing. He says, follow the three R's, respect for self, respect for others and responsibility for your actions. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship or association. When you realize you have made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it. Spend some time alone. Spend some time alone every day.  Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. Live a good honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you will be able to enjoy it a second time. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life, says he, says Dalai Lama. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past, it will just cause more bitterness. Share your knowledge, it's a way to achieve immortality. Yes, be gentle with the earth, with your environment. Once a year, go to some place you have never been before. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds need for each other. Judge your success by what you had to give up to get it. Finally, dreams really do come true. If you follow up with best efforts in those, this message especially for the youngsters, dreams do come true. Make your best efforts. I leave you with these words of wisdom for now. See you soon, again sometime in the future.


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Hello. Hello everyone. I'm going to present a paper on the evaluation of retoperectomal tumor using CT. It was a cross-sectional study. Before starting, I would like to thank my professor, Dr. Nandiraj sir, Dr. Achan Pradip sir, Dr. Manupratap sir, Dr. Prathibamnam. Let's start with brief introduction. Retoperectomalium is a complex anatomical space in the body where tumor grows often silently to larger extent before even clinical presentation. Among the various imaging modalities, CT plays a vital role in the evolution of retoperectomal tumors. It determines the epicenter of the tumor's size. Tumor composition, extent, vascularity, and effects on adjacent structure helps in treatment planning and therefore early and accurate diagnosis is crucial. The aim of my study is to evaluate various CT imaging findings of retoperectomal tumor and to associate it with histological findings, materials, and methods. A cross-sectional study was done at the Department of Radio Diagnosis, Mysore Medical College, for a duration of 12 months. The study includes 30 patients. Each patient was subjected to plane and contrast enhancements to characterize retoperectomal tumors. The results were evaluated and evaluated descriptively by Microsoft Excel 2016. Let's briefly talk about few of the imaging features of retoperectomal tumor. Here, the first case showed large heterogeneous lesion with non-enhancing area noted in retoperectomal with negative bixen with renal kidney. Suggestive of it's not of renal argin. Next, large heterogeneous lesion noted arising from the left kidney with positive bixen. Suggestive of it's of renal argin. Step methodologically proven that it's a case of renal cell carcinoma. Another case showed very different large solid lesion with predominant fat component noted displacing the liver enter immediately and right kidney inferiorly. Tissue diagnosis proved that it's a case of retoperectomal liposarcoma. Another case showed multiple homogenously enhancing lesions of varying sizes, not in pre-parivatic region, encasing the AVC and IOT, giving an appearance of sandwich sign. It's a case, a classical case of retoperectomal lymphoma. Next, another case, multiloculated thin-walled cystic lesion, non-enhancing cystic lesion noted in retoperectomal, possibly abutting right kidney and displacing the adjacent structure. Tissue diagnosis came as retoperectomal lymphoma. Another case showed large heterogeneous lesion displacing the vascular structures and there was evidence of enterothoracic extension, displacing the right kidney inferiorly and there was no non-visualization of super inner gland, giving an appearance of phantom organs in case of neuromplastoma. Let's come to results part. Here, barograph representing age distribution of the patient. In my study, there was peak incidence in 6th and 7th decade age groups. On the right hand side showed tumor distribution, whether it's of renal origin, adrenal origin, preampillary origin or primary retoperectomal tumor. In my study, it includes 36.6% of cases were primary retoperectomal tumors. Next, come to characteristics of the tumor. One is tumor composition, whether the lesion or solid or cystic, is there presence of fat or is there presence or absence of fat, calcification necrosis in solid tumors, enhancement pattern, effect on adjacent structure in the form of displacement, infiltration, vascular encasement, distant metastasis, benign versus malignant. In my study, 24 cases were malignant. My study was compared with the previous studies conducted by Choudhary et al. and Stephen D.H. et al. These studies showed similar imaging features and concluded that CET plays an important role. I am interpreting my study. My study includes 30 patients out of which 17 were males, 13 were females, most common age groups, seen in 6th and 7th decade people. It's a pathological confirmed radiological diagnosis in 26 cases out of which 80 cases were malignant, 20 cases were benign. Among these, primary retoperectomal tumor or the most common tumor accounting for 36.6%, among these, lymphoma was the most common tumor followed by lymph nodal metastasis. Four other tumors were liposarcoma, extraditional neuroblastoma, paragangrioma and lymphangeoma. Majority of the tumor were solid. One exceptional case was cystic, it was lymphangeoma. Most common enhancement pattern in my study is heterogeneous enhancement. Inflation of adjacent organ was seen in 5 cases, vascular encasement in 7 cases and distant metastasis in 6 cases. Let's come to discussion part. CET plays an important role in characterizing the tumor. This helps in narrowing down the differential diagnosis, therefore helping in treatment planning. Malignant lesions were more common than benign lesions. Similar findings were also seen in the studies conducted by Choudhary et al and Stephen DH et al. But the number of benign cases in Stephen DH et al was less compared to my study. Both above studies concluded that CET plays an important role in diagnosing the retoperectomal tumors. Primary retoperectomal tumor constitutes maximum cases in my study, accounting for 36.6% of cases with lymph nodal mass being the maximum, accounting for 63.63%. Similar finding was noted in study conducted by Chinvan DH et al. The identification of fat and calcification in the retoperectomal tumor significantly shortened the list of differential diagnosis. In the study, 4 cases showed fat attenuation within the lesion. 3 were benign, 1 was malignant, signifying that the fat was more commonly found in benign lesions. The presence of necrosis most commonly found in malignant tumors. My study includes 18 cases showed necrosis out of which 16 cases were malignant, 2 cases were benign, which includes pheochromocytoma and parachroma. Vascular encasement is also a feature of malignant tumor. In my study, all 7 cases showed vascular encasement which were malignant, which include lymphoma, neuroblastoma, periamplaric carcinoma. Among the cases with periamplaric carcinoma, 3 out of 5 cases had vascular involvement. Similar findings were seen in the study conducted by Lee E. Es et al. In my study, there were 3 cases of neuroblastoma, median age group of 1 and a half years, in which 1 case showed intratheurastic extension. I am concluding my study. The basic purpose of my study was to use CTO as an imaging tool to help arriving the accurate radiological diagnosis of retroperitonal tumor based on various imaging characteristics thus guiding in treatment planning. These are my references. Thank you.


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You guys got chiefs on Thursday Chiefs an arrowhead at home on a Thursday night. I'm opener gotta take them Got Snead auto to 25 Snead auto RJ Snead. So you still have Colorado But the super fast kid these though Colorado random to everybody at the end Colisea can see rookie blue ice 99 red wave Stafford silver rookie Will Anderson Josh Job auto to 75 Josh Job Eagles on the Josh Job got Jonathan Taylor for the Colts on the blue to 199 sneak skin Isaiah Foskey Yeah, see there you there you go Sean. There you go more Jackson Silver Jaleel Billingsley red auto number to 199 Jaleel Billingsley is Random to everybody never Never went on to an NFL team random to everybody at the end Rookie red and manual Forbes in a Camus Smith red wave Mustafa Johnson auto stop Johnson I don't know if he ever was on NFL team. That's gonna be random to everybody at the end. I believe I haven't I don't see anything about him being on a team Got silver cam Smith rookie a DJ Johnson on the base auto here in Detroit 45 42 chiefs DJ Johnson is a panther purple ice Anthony Richardson very nice one there for the Colts to 149 Lou Isma homes to 99 or the chiefs Yeah, Sean's doing all right He's he's getting it done bow Jackson Silver RJ Snead again purple ice auto to 99 Random everybody at the ends to RJ Sneads now blue rookie Chris Rodriguez.  That'd be amazing, right? They're gonna do it. Oh man, I would just I would wreck Donnie and Bryce Silver key Rashi rice Read blank and ship. Oh, yeah, the Dolphins beat the Eagles is here. I'm talking trash, too Eagles in the blank and ship purple Travis Kelsey for the chiefs 75 Yeah, right, Jonathan get out of here man. Joe Namath Mac Jones is going for 350 yards and three touchdowns Actually, they didn't even let him throw that many times. I don't even know honestly silver Trevor Lawrence Jordan Mims the 149 on the Broncos auto Purple ice Cooper Cup Rams to 99 Dalton Kincaid rookie red wave Okay, it is a bill The blown on Mac gets the boot. Why do you want Mac to not do it? He's clearly better than anybody else They've had. I wish they would have tanked a few years ago.  Yeah Rams on the Carter Michael Wilson rookie silver Colby Wooden on the auto Colby Wooden Packers blue wave rookie cam Smith out of 249 purple ice Jameer Gibbs for the Lions to 149 Silver Eric Dickerson Lance Boykin on the auto Draft pick auto It is a new season. You can't think about just of what happened last year There's always gonna be teams that that greatly that got better that got much better Under the radar too. I believe he's a Seahawk. It's all I see is Seahawks. Yep Seattle Purple is a Tyler Scott in a trailance red wave and that's all done levis If anything levis is basically Mac Jones Malik will be better League Willis, I don't know about that traffic's auto the 199 is a Dylan Horton Dylan Horton he is a Houston Texan his aviour Hutchinson rookie purple for the Texans also to 75 a Snake skin of Gervon Dexter senior comes in down 16 man What a bunch of losers got Max Crosby silver Josh Downs out of 25 for the Colts nice-hit Colts Key blue is Christopher Smith to 199 red wave Tyler Scott. We got any hot sauce around here My expired I think so those ones we got that one time I don't know I don't think so find out Josh Job Gonna need some for that food that I eat up later on Josh Job we just look like our Eagles silver okay down on Washington to 199 is a Jalen Brooks auto. We'll see what the Hot Sauce Isles looking like over there Think it's alright. I think you're right cowboy Jalen Brooks auto blue wave Max Crosby It's 249 red Jalen waddle so Dolphins, yeah So Kyle Silver or Campbell Russo to 25 on the mojo auto Did he end up on a team Anthony Russo? I don't think he was drafted Yeah, so that'll be ramped everybody at the end Aaron Donald orange pulsar to 49 and a red wave Josh Allen Matt Corral. I'm I love the pickup of Matt Corral He's definitely I think he's definitely better than Zappy Or at least has a higher ceiling and I'd rather have that honestly silver almond raw Anthony Richardson Number to 75 signing day auto Colts Great hit Colts 41 of 75 we'll get that one in a mag Hope what he does well this year rookie red is the Von Oshane 299 for the Dolphins Felix Ando Dickey uzama Travelle Harris blue ice auto Travelle Harris Washington State. Where is he at? Rough max. I don't see any NFL stuff. They're random at the end silver rookie Jaren Hall and Andre Jones on the auto Andre Jones commanders About a condor rookie blue for the Jets Emmett Smith Silver Javante Williams Key on white to 199 on the autograph key on white and there you go, Jonathan Yeah, at the very least get some money and just move on right like that. So, you know just be done He's our Maley's Abby's like 25. Yeah, I don't know man. It could happen obviously but Key on white for the Patriots, so he's he's a legend already Alvin Camaro mojo 25 You need to get some new Patriots here, I think Silver rookie Tyson Baggins bad gent chance Campbell to 199 on the red auto Chance Campbell as a Titan Titans there Earl Campbell red to 299 and Mahomes red wave And a blue ice of Mack Jones for the past to 99 anything to Rousseau is really our 15 I believe it like needing football leagues error 15 Who's practice team? Yo, yeah, zappy is yeah zappy in Cunningham where they're and I guess Corral technically I think they brought in Corral to Compete for the the backup spots. I'm guessing it's him and zappy kind of competing Silver Peyton Manning take big speed of 49 nice one there Jaguars purple ice auto and Ben Robbisberger black gold. That's a Steelers color match four or five Ben Robbisberger Steelers Red Wave Hill Anderson Miami, Ohio, Ben Robbisberger silver rookie is Parker Washington Read the blank and ship on the silver auto. We know we have one of his Read blank and ship Eagles third of his autos red Justin Jefferson for Minnesota 299 blue rookie cam Smith to 199 and a Our own Campbell orange Pulsar brilliance to 49 nice one there He would go to Tennessee. I believe via the Houston Oilers for the longest tenure Yeah, so there's like a couple competing for like I guess game day backup duties To 49 is Raheem Blackshire, I expect zappy to be like the backup for the first like few weeks Like keep him as like a game day backup, but then after that I feel like Corral will kind of situate and like become the guy Blackshear to 149 or that's my hope I guess because I liked What's his name as a rookie the Panthers not zappy Corral, yeah, silver concade Andre Jones on the red auto. Yeah, they have four quarterbacks under contract, which isn't crazy. Most teams have at least three Andre Jones as commanders blue wave Kyler red Joe burrow like practice squad and all that silver David Montgomery a Merlin Robertson auto Merlin to 99 Kyle's gonna break into Merlin tomorrow and a Robertson Robertson. I think he is In college He's at Arizona State still. I don't think he was ever drafted or ended up on a team Yeah, we'll go random at the end purple Givante Williams number to 75 Red wave Zeke We'll see though. Hopefully the Pats can at least move the ball a bit Defense is good. Don't worry about the defense whatsoever. But last year There were games where the defense was awesome But then the second half they they were on the field so much because the Patriots couldn't get a freaking first down or anything They would just lose that way They would lose like 21 or like 17 to 14 because the defense was always on the field Couldn't stand up to it. Silver rookie Jalen Hyatt's Tanner Morgan on the autograph here Tanner Morgan Steelers David Montgomery on the red to 299 Alliance rookie blue is tank Dell for the Texans to 199 and a blue ice is Trayvon Walker Jaguars 99 Parsons there Chase Brown on the Silverado Bangles Chase Brown, I think Yeah, bangles purple ice sauce Gardner for the Jets to 149 such a tilman red wave Silver Edwards a lair Calvin Turner Jr. Auto random to everybody at the end Blue wave rookie Sean Tucker red wave is Olave Yeah, Otto is James Skalski Skalski is Colts Silver rookie Marvin Mims a Charlie Thomas autograph It's like Browns Browns on the Charlie Thomas Red rookie Jalen Hyatt for the Giants to 299 a Jalen Hertz blue prism to the 199 Now let's do a random here. We'll just go in order. All right to everybody. These are as they were pulled So we'll go in this order on the random Top spot RJ Sneed number two is Jaleel Billingsley number three is Mustafa Johnson number four is RJ Sneed purple ice five is Anthony Russo Six Travell Harris seven Merlin Robertson and eight Calvin Turner in that order Good luck Go seven times in top seven spots each. We'll get one of those autos in that order one two three four five six and seven so it goes bears dolphins Eagles Seahawks Raiders Jags and Rams Seahawks Raiders. Oh, and then the chiefs were number eight We Jags at six. Sorry the chiefs were eight by the way Rams and then eight was chiefs Recap time we had a Charlie Thomas James Skalski chase Brown Tanner Morgan Andre Jones Rahim Blackshear breed Blankenship Tank Bigsby Chance Campbell Keon White Andre Jones Jalen Brooks Josh Job Josh Downs Dylan Horton Lance Boykin Colby Wooden TJ Carter a Jordan Mims Blankenship DJ Johnson Jordan Mims. I called it out wrong Like that since Jordan is the Saints. I was thinking Marvin Mims Jordan Mims is a saint Josh Job Tanner Morgan and MRA de Mercado Jack Cone Jake Moody Coraline Sutton Aubrey Miller Jr. Tavius Robinson Coraline Sutton and a Mike Rose And then we had the Anthony Richardson as well congrats on that one colts to 75 Thanks again everybody on to elites


The thing that we're running into is this this wet pattern that we're in for me it's why we get with these narrow planting windows maybe a person should be thinking about two planters if you can swing it. I'm kind of with Nate I have a drill and a planter and I think this year I plan on running them both at the same time corn and beans as soon as he can. Using an air drill and corn planter too just to keep good seed seed placement and let it get out of the ground good to learn where my wet spots are again. The air drill did carry better than the wet soils. Equipment wise is there any I look at any modifications or you think you're gonna be fine same kind of setup is that what you guys are going with? I'll stay with the same setup soon. Actually I traded planters last year and went to a hydraulic downforce that's individual role man that is unbelievable how much of a difference that makes. Love that hydraulic downforce. Did you have springs before or air? Active air. Okay Nate's putting on some new openers this year. They probably need to be replaced anyway but they're gonna cut a lot better next year. I think that's important right? The bill is a little back big. That's okay it's done. Probably one of the challenges going to be is going from where there was a crop planted to just maybe either cover crop or a different crop all in one field or nothing that got planted so probably just trying to figure out how to manage that as you're planting. Just be patient probably is the bigger thing this spring to wait for the ground to dry and get out there and plant it right instead of trying to force it in so much.


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In this video today which is part four of a four part series, that's right this is the final video in the series brought to you by these Asioma power pedals. I'm going to share with you what I believe is a very simple and easy to use cycling power graph that will if you don't already currently use it change the way you look at your cycling training and performance forever. Now I can appreciate you need a power meter for this data so this could be an incentive this video for you to save up your pennies and invest into a power meter or for those of you who do have a power meter this will hopefully compel you to look into the data a little bit more. Now I am a coach at the Road Cycling Academy so in this video what we will be doing is using the same training platform that we use at the Road Cycling Academy being today's plan and that is where I will show you this graph however from my understanding you can obtain this information from most if not all other cycling training platforms so it's not just today's plan and additionally the data that I'm going to share with you is not my data it's from a gentleman called Ali from the UK who's been with the RCA for quite some time now since April 2020 so we have a bit of data to look at and if you want to hear from Ali himself there's a video story we did at the RCA which I'll link to below but I did want to share a quick little snippet from that video now something I've always struggled with so it's always just you know just keep going keep going don't stop you know this and you've got to understand that you know you can't stay up here all the time there's times when sorry um that you're going to need to just ease it off of it you know and then build it back up and go higher so before I just go yeah I could do it just give me the session don't get it done but now I'm starting to feel that you know I am tired and there's no point doing a session where it's just not going to do anything for you because you're tired you know because you're constantly asking me how do you feel do you feel like you can do the sessions properly or you're just getting it done so that was the main question and it took me a while for me to understand what you're asking me and then I decided to ask myself these questions and then you know oh I see I get what he's trying to tell me here so despite this power graph that we're going to be discussing today and the subsequent data that you're going to want to go and analyze off the back of it please always keep front of mind as your number one priority how do you feel listen to your own body so this graph here is the peak power curve and essentially what this is telling us is Ali's best power per segment so for five seconds he can hold 1252 watts for one minute 529 watts for five minutes 380 watts all the way out to say 40 minutes where he's recently PB'd for 312 watts and you can keep going out further if you want also note that this graph is telling us most of Ali's PB's in power have been in the last six months that's the darker blue line this is since we've been collecting data since April 2020 and we can play around with the timeline if we want but ultimately this is additionally telling us the training is working and if we add the green line which tells us his PB's from the 12 month period starting six months ago is clearly stronger now across the board so there are three massive insights we can now leverage to our cycling advantage using this graph but before we get into those three I'm pretty sure once you appreciate this graph you're going to want to dig further into the data and with these acioma power pedals you're going to be able to go a fair bit deeper such as left right power balance with their duo model torque effectiveness and pedal smoothness however for me it's more the mitigation of dropouts and erratic peak powers that makes these acioma power pedals which I've been using for some time now so reliable and it's that reliability that bolsters the data that we're going to be looking at today and as you will learn as we deep dive into this data there's three critical pieces to the training puzzle which we'll touch on briefly today including chronic training load aka your fitness a queue training load aka your fatigue and training stress balance aka your form which all center around a training stress score that we give to each ride thus having a clear understanding of our sustained efforts our top end efforts which should be definitive with aciomas inbuilt gyroscope for instantaneous power readings this is so critically important to understanding the stress that we've put on our system you see some of these other power meters they'll go an average reading versus instantaneous which can lead up to a 4.5 percent error rate and as you examine the data more and more having a 4.5 or up to a 4.5 percent error rate is going to affect what you're seeing so having a reliable power source such as acioma is so critically important to what we're looking at today so insight number one is what type of rider are you now I know many of you watching this will be like I ride with my mates I do the local group rides I know what I'm good at well Ali he came to us he does Ironman that's what he's good at that's what he likes to do he rides with his mates that's pretty much it however I still investigated his data and looked at his graph and I was like hmm Ali can hold over 1100 watts for 10 seconds that's pretty good I wonder if you can do that after a sustained effort because you might Ali enjoy doing some Zwift racing over the shithouse UK winter periods he'd never done Zwift racing before turns out he went from C grade where he started and I told him to start in C grade just to get a feel for it for his first race to very quickly moving to A grade where he's even landed a podium or two due to looking at this power graph Ali now loves wifting and I'm trying to convince him to get down for a criterion now to add further meat on the bone here here's a spreadsheet from Hunter Allen who wrote a famous book training and racing with a power meter here we have samples from thousands of cyclists at different levels and we can see power to weight ratio how we fare Ali is roughly 15 watts per kilogram for his sprint which puts him in roughly the good category for a sprinter now with Ali he can output that sprint capacity after a 20 to 30 even 40 minutes sustained Zwift race effort so that's another factor you would also need to take into account here insight number two is are you improving as I've mentioned in the series already I like to think of cycling training zones as a weight rack at a gym we understand what we need to lift in order to work different zones or different physiological systems additionally we now know how much we can lift or how much power we can output for five seconds 20 minutes one hour etc we have tangible evidence of our capabilities now and moving into the future so for example Ali was recently Instagramming he doesn't mind a story or two so do I so I was watching his stories and it was clear to me he just ripped out a monster climb in I think it's Palencia in Spain so I immediately went and looked at his data and at a workout level I clicked on the peak power's graph and you can see he's done a 40 minute PB power which validated that he did climb well he certainly thought that because he was told any time under 40 minutes was great he did it in 37 minutes but we can also look at the data and he's just done a 40 minute PB so we know from these types of efforts if we're improving and if the training is obviously working insight number three it shines a light on investigating what works best for you now we're talking about an individual here who's P being he's progressing he's doing well and obviously I've handpicked Ali but the fact is sometimes people will train they'll even train to structure and things won't be improving so what if you're training hard and you go and do a race or you go do a hill climb or you go do an event and you really push it hard and you come back and all of a sudden you realize that you know where near your PB's and this progresses for a period of time well what you can do in this instance is go find the periods when you were P being look at the data look at the training you were doing at the time and leverage it but for this example if we look at Ali's calendar from history now I know he performs better when we've backed off the training a bit leading into an event but he likes to carry a little bit of fatigue just leading in so the green yellow and red bars are an indication of fitness or chronic training load and the colors of the bars they're an indication of fatigue red being carrying fatigue yellow being in between and green being fresh in an ideal world we want to see the bar graph rise over time are you getting fitter with some drops into orange and green to freshen up from time to time but keep in mind looking at this data that Ali is a human being he's a busy person he's married he's got kids he owns his own business so don't expect there to be perfection with what you see there will be inconsistencies however let's look at the week of 5th of September here he completed an Ironman and PB he also PB'd again on the week beginning the 10th of October where he ripped out that 40 minute PB climb I just mentioned and if we go back in time and just so you know Ali actually came to us with an FTP of 250 wanting to get over 300 and we initially got him to just below 300 after a round of base training and a block of intensity but it was this downward trend having a rest from it all as he described at the start of the video and coming back up again backing it off here a little bit and retesting an FTP where Ali hit 330 watts so looking at this data this kind of high level helicopter view data we can start to see what works best for you as a cyclist are you better off during an intense round of training carrying fatigue into a target event or goal are you better off being fresh or somewhere in between the point I'm trying to make here is everyone is different and we can leverage the peak power graph to our advantage we can find periods where maybe we did two or three PB's maybe they correlated with an event where we also perform well go back and investigate the data look at the type of training you are doing look at your training load look at the fatigue management and so forth if you've gotten value out of this video today please don't forget to give it a like and if you're after more information on power training I've got a free e-book here which I'll link to below I'll catch you in the next one


Hello, and welcome back to JSA TV and JSA podcast where we are connect covering the latest stories here at PTC on Trends and innovations from leaders in the digital infrastructure world. I am Keely Dorian with JSA and today I am joined by JSA TV veteran. I think we can call you that at this point. We've got Bonnie Venkatesh with Airtel business Thanks so much for being here with us today. Thanks, Krillin for having me. Oh, and it's always a pleasure Yeah, and we were just chatting about PTC This is your second one and you just have had a really great experience so far. Yeah, like I was mentioning to you I think PTC is it's a relaxed environment and you get a lot of work Then you get a lot of collaboration opportunities going around here So this is something I really look forward to and not in a bad backdrop at all being in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii We're having a real hard time here. Everybody. Well Let's let's get down in and talk about what's been going on it at Airtel business Of course Airtel has been in the US for a few years now. Can you just quickly take us through this journey? Yeah Yes, so US is one of a very special markets because lots of Companies in US are investing back in India We also have operations in Africa the investing in back in Africa as well. So it's a cool mind of opportunities and We have a very very small team in US. So we work through channels and channel partners in US and So it's it's a brilliant symbiotic combination for us to you know, leverage their strengths and leverage what the country has to offer for reaching them out to India or to Africa and Back in India and in Africa, I think we Are pretty much a digital super highway. So it works well for both. Yeah, absolutely That's and if you're going into India Airtel is definitely the company that you want to be talking with Yeah, so what can you give us the latest happenings at Airtel business? What's been going on there the past few months? Yeah. Yeah, so never a dirt of activity Never a dirt of never never a dull moment, right? So that's always been true. The two three pieces that we're really really excited about one is of course what I just mentioned the Opportunity to grow through channels. So that's one a big thing. We are excited about The other piece we are excited about is the amount of investment we are making in digital So we have a new platform called Airtel Advantage platform that we've launched So we already have a good underlay of network and to be able to combine that with digital and offer to our customer seamless experience is Something that's super exciting because it just takes the customer experience to a whole different level Yeah, absolutely. And you guys are the Airtel team is definitely very great at that customer experience. You Definitely excel there. Can you talk to us a little bit more excuse me about Airtel Advantage and what in particular Customers are you know taking from that and benefiting from yeah, sure. I think This is something you're personally very excited about so it's a simple portal. It's a platform So if you're a customer, you can pretty much get onboarded in a matter of minutes. It's quite seamless. That's and it then gives you access to Whatever interconnect services you need be it voice be it calling be it SMS Be it application to person SMS a person to application or P2P SMS Even toll free services a DID right so it just gives you access to a host of services And you don't really need to depend on anyone. You don't need to call anyone You're just on board you get all of this and you're you started in a matter of seconds and not just that there's a real life Statistics, so it gives you a good picture of what's happening the traffic statistics where you should play where you shouldn't Right, so that's something that's super exciting for us. Yeah, see there's that customer experience. Yeah top notch once again Yeah, yeah, that's something we strive for. Yeah, absolutely Well, let's talk real quickly about next year by Airtel. Of course the data center division So how is next year by Airtel leveraging some of the new technologies and trends in the industry to drive in a hit innovation? And stay ahead of that curve. Yeah, so next year is rocking firstly and We have about 12 large data centers and 128 data centers in India. We also Have next try in Africa. So that's also scaling up I think the four things that we're really excited about in extra is One is new age cooling. So especially with AI and ML coming in And the need for high-density racks and therefore the need for cooling Right the technology that we have to make sure that we are providing new age cooling is really top class So that's one which is great The second is we are very very very excited about green energy about going green. So we have a target of Net zero by about 2031 We already had about 50% and we are scaling up quite rapidly In fact, some of our new data centers are as high as 90%. So that's the second piece if you're working very hard on The third is the design piece and as a hyperscalers and customers are starting to think about How they should scale up and they may not necessarily be sure how much scale of they needed what for what point in time we've really Engaged with world-class designers to be able to scale up as and when it's needed in a very very modular fashion So that's working well for us and finally operating efficiencies. So be Reducing power cores beat reducing manual effort beat increasing operating efficiencies. So all of that is something we're investing in so all in all it's one of the bright sparks and It's very exciting. It's like seeing a child who it's very exciting to see the amount of progress that next year is making Yeah, absolutely. Well, I know you have a lot of great things in the works Is there any sneak peek you can give us or just in general? Maybe what should people what do you want people to know about you and what might be coming up? Maybe just keep logging into Etel.in and keep watching the space and we'll keep Talking to it for all the new things that are coming in and why let it also do share your feedback because What we would love is to be your committed partner and to you know, take customer service to the next level Absolutely, Bonnie. Thank you so much. It's always a pleasure to have you here on JSA TV I like was thank you and thanks to our viewers for tuning in Stay tuned here for more coming to you live from PTC and stay connected


The Bemidji Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating suspects involved in a string of smash and grab burglaries, as Josh Peterson has more. Over the past month and a half, Bemidji area businesses have been on edge. As a string of sporadic smash and grab burglaries have taken place. Detectives with the Bemidji Police Department have been investigating various leads and are now asking for the public's help by releasing security camera images from the burglaries. We're hoping that people do the right thing by calling us and giving us some information that'll lead us to who might be doing these break-ins. Business owners are advised to take particular caution while the same method of breaking glass to enter the building has been used in all the cases. While stolen items ranged from alcohol and video games, more recent burglaries have raised more concern over the theft of firearms. Definitely the severity or the concern has risen now that they've escalated to breaking into an establishment that sells firearms and now we have a number of unregistered firearms out somewhere. While the Bemidji Police Department are investigating the various smash and grab burglaries throughout the city, they say any information from the public may be helpful, and that if you see anything suspicious, it's best to call police. Having the information on property that someone just came across a whole bunch of guns and they're trying to sell, we really appreciate knowing that and sharing that information and they can share it anonymously with us. Any tip that we can get can help. The suspects in all the smash and grab cases have been seen wearing coated sweatshirts, face coverings, gloves, and carrying backpacks. It's hoped that someone may be able to identify one of these suspects and help bring an end to the burglaries. In Bemidji, I'm Josh Peterson, Lakeland News. If you have any information or recognize anyone in the security camera images, you're asked to call Detective Sergeant Dave Lazzella at the number you see on the screen. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.