Fantasy Basketball Trade Analyzer: Potential deals to pursue ahead of NBA deadline
By Alex Barutha, RotoWire
Special to Yahoo Sports
Constant injuries and the impending trade deadline are creating many opportunities for waiver wire pickups and deals in fantasy. If you play your cards right, you should be able to manage risk and shoot for upside with trades.
A handful of players without a write-up in this article could be mentioned every week until the deadline, those being veterans on tanking teams. So, if you're rostering someone like Jakob Poeltl, Mason Plumlee or Bojan Bogdanovic, start making exit plans as soon as possible. The veterans on expiring contracts are the ones you especially have to worry about. Teams don't want to lose those guys for nothing. They'll take a lowball offer if they have to.
Still, there are opportunities to buy low and sell high outside of those trade deadline names. Here are four to consider:
Buy Low: John Collins, Atlanta Hawks
As it has been for years, Collins' name is among those in trade talk. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports explored interest in Collins, which includes the Indiana Pacers, Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards.
It's hard to imagine any team acquiring Collins and giving him fewer responsibilities than he has now. Plus, as Atlanta is well aware, paying someone a four-year, $98.42 million contract and only passively featuring him in the offense is poor optics.
This is the fourth straight season that Collins' usage rate has declined. Notably, during his 2019-20 campaign, the big man ranked an astonishing SEVENTH in per-game nine-category production behind 21.6 points on 58.3 percent shooting, 10.1 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, 1.5 assists and 1.4 threes in 33.2 minutes. That was also the year he played the most center (before Clint Capela arrived).
Ideally, the team that deals for Collins has a floor-spacing five — I really like the fit in Washington, and there are lineup combinations that make sense in Utah — because he's been underutilized as a lob threat since Capela arrived in Atlanta. Still, no matter who trades for Collins, his productivity should increase.
A trade could change John Collins' fantasy value. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Buy Low: Andrew Wiggins, Golden State Warriors
Wiggins has struggled in his first five games back from a groin injury, averaging just 12.6 points on 35.6 percent shooting, 4.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 27.2 minutes. Whoever is rostering Wiggins probably assumes he'll return to form sooner than later, but it's still a good time for you to swoop in with an offer.
Ultimately, I like trading for Wiggins because he's one of the most underrated fantasy assets in the NBA. There are plenty of ways to win a trade, especially if you're constructing a balanced roto squad. In per-game nine-cat value this season, Wiggins ranks a surprising 39th — above bigger-name players like Trae Young, Zach LaVine and Rudy Gobert. I'm not recommending dealing Young to get Wiggins; you won't have to. You can probably move someone like Tre Jones, Marcus Smart or Wendell Carter — all of whom rank outside of the Top 80 and provide stats that look better than Wiggins'; they aren't. Wiggins is solid across the board and notably provides 2.2 combined steals-plus-blocks and just 1.3 turnovers. Plus, we know his role is safe.
Sell High: Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Lakers
If you've been looking for your sell-high moment to move Westbrook, it's here. Over the past seven games, the point guard is averaging 22.7 points on 48/36/67 shooting, 8.6 assists, 8.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 34.0 minutes.
The efficiency isn't sustainable for him. Over the past three seasons, his splits are 44/30/67 on less volume. Maybe he's figuring stuff out; maybe he's just on a seven-game hot streak. I lean toward the latter.
Speaking of the volume, it's inflated. The Lakers have been down Anthony Davis (foot) since mid-December, while Lonnie Walker (knee) and Austin Reaves (hamstring) have both missed the past six games. That means more minutes and more touches for Westbrook.
Not only that, but the Lakers, no matter how reluctant they've been, are still a candidate to make a win-now trade using the most-talked-about picks in the NBA. This hypothetical win-now player(s) would also take volume away from Westbrook. It's best to back away from the situation and move him while he's hot.
Sell High: Jonas Valanciunas, New Orleans Pelicans
Valanciunas has seen increased usage since Zion Williamson (hamstring) started missing time early this month, plus Brandon Ingram (toe) has been out since late November. Over the past seven games, Valanciunas is averaging 21.1 points, 11.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 29.1 minutes. In his 37 prior appearances, the center averaged just 13.5 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 24.4 minutes.
The hope is for Williamson to return late this month or early February. Ingram has been day-to-day for what feels like months. Eventually, though, they'll both be back in the lineup. When that happens, Valanciunas' workload should normalize. Plenty of fantasy managers will deal for him just for the rebound stability, but you should be able to take advantage of the current situation and get a nice return.
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New Doctor Who DVD & Blu-ray Releases
by Francis Sky on February 13, 2018 New Doctor Who DVD & Blu-ray Releases2018-02-18T06:55:27-08:00 - Movie & TV News, News
Today, two new releases by the BBC give Doctor Who fans a chance to relive their time with the Twelfth Doctor. The Christmas special "Twice Upon A Time" is being released on DVD and Blu-ray along with a special 14 disc set of the Capaldi years. In addition to the initial programs, both releases will include bonus content.
DOCTOR WHO: TWICE UPON A TIME
Suggested Retail Price: DVD $19.98 (U.S.), $24.98 (Canada)
BD $24.98 (U.S.), $30.98 (Canada)
Length: Approx. 60 mins + bonus content / single disc
Twice Upon A Time – the final episode of Peter Capaldi's tenure as the Time Lord, which found record-setting success with its Christmas Day airing on BBC AMERICA – sees the Doctor come face to face with…the Doctor! The epic conclusion to the Twelfth Doctor era features the return of Pearl Mackie as well as special guests Mark Gatiss (Sherlock) and David Bradley (Game of Thrones, the Harry Potter movies), and culminates in a historic regeneration that introduces the Thirteenth Doctor, played by Jodie Whittaker (Broadchurch). Newcomers have the perfect opportunity to catch the new Doctor's adventures from the very start, while fans of the Classic series will be delighted by the return of the First Doctor (Bradley, who previously played the very first actor to take on the role of the iconic Time Lord in 2013's An Adventure in Space and Time). Bonus content on this Blu-ray and DVD release includes Doctor Who Extra.
DOCTOR WHO: THE COMPLETE PETER CAPALDI YEARS
Suggested Retail Price: BD $129.99 (U.S.), $166.00 (Canada)
Length: Approx. 1969 mins + bonus content / 14-disc set
The Complete Peter Capaldi Years includes all three Twelfth Doctor seasons plus Peter Capaldi's very first appearance in Doctor Who – years before he took over the iconic role – as Caecilius in the Tenth Doctor episode The Fires of Pompeii. Chock full of extras – with all of the bonus materials from seasons eight, nine, and ten, plus a new disc full of additional content, including never-before-seen deleted scenes from season eight.
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Calliope Brass
3:00pm, February 24, 2018
The uptown brass ensemble Calliope presents an afternoon of contemporary American music written by New York-based female composers. The concert is sponsored by New York Women Composers.
Free. Young listeners welcome!
Rebecca Steinberg, Trumpet
Kate Umble Smucker, Trumpet
Erin A. Paul, Horn
Sara Mayo, Trombone
Jen Hinkle, Bass Trombone
Jennifer Castellano*: View from the Rocky Mountains
Faye-Ellen Silverman*: Kalends
Jan Koetsier: Brass Quintet, Op. 65
Dana Wilson: Daylight at Midnight
Alyssa Reit*: American Songs
This concert is supported by a Seed Money Grant from New York Women Composers.
*Member of New York Women Composers
New York-based quintet Calliope Brass performs repertoire ranging from jazz to classical, pops to swing, and everything in between. Since its inception in 2015, the ensemble has been inspired by the power of storytelling through music, performing in a variety of settings from national parks to children's theaters. Concert audiences enjoy exciting programming, often showcasing newly commissioned works and original arrangements.
Calliope's signature educational program "What's Your Story?" is an interactive performance experience for students grades K-6, focusing on music as a vehicle for storytelling. The group is collaborating with Sesame Street puppeteer Leslie Cararra-Rudolph to create a puppet narrator for the show debuting February 2018.
Calliope is committed to excellence in performance and educational initiatives, in order to further the role of women brass musicians as both artists and teachers. Members are versatile musicians found playing in Broadway pits, major symphony orchestras, the Amazon series Mozart in the Jungle, mainstage acts including Adele, Pink Martini, and Andrea Bocelli, and sharing their artistry in schools nationwide.
This performance is underwritten with support the New York Women Composer's Performance Grant.
Concert Location:
Fort Washington Collegiate Church
729 West 181st Street
The concert will last approximately 1 hour.


CEO Focus Names Atlantech Online as 2021 Business of the Year
CEO Focus, a national peer group for CEOs, has named Atlantech Online "Business of the Year".
"The winner of the CEO Focus Business of the Year goes to Atlantech Online led by CEO, Ed Fineran, for showing large company thinking while servicing customers with great respect and individuality" said Ron Wills, Regional President, CEO Focus. "In addition, they were rated by our Mastermind Group members as the hands down winner for Business of the Year. Congratulations to Ed Fineran and his team for a job well done."
Atlantech Online, a public utility that provides Internet and data center services to businesses and government organizations, has continued to grow its Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) practice and portfolio of fiber lit buildings during the time of the global pandemic.
"I'd like to thank CEO Focus for selecting Atlantech Online as Business of the Year in 2021. These have been challenging times, but we've managed to grow our revenue, our customer base, and our service offerings over the past two years. Though I lead Atlantech Online, the credit for our success belongs to our dedicated management team and the hard-working staff who have adapted and excelled because of their passion, even in the face of a trying pandemic," said Ed Fineran, CEO of Atlantech Online.
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Man touts bold hyacinth solution
By Michael Fitzgerald | Published: February 3, 2015 | Leave a comment
A man named Dave Parker called to say he's got a better mousetrap when it comes to ridding the Delta of water hyacinth: he's taking the existing approach and going big.
A Port of Stockton hyacinth harvester working the Deep Water Channel near Louis Park last November. CLIFFORD OTO/THE RECORD
Currently, a small harvester is used — way too small, says Parker.
The "pricey, non-functional little tiny choppers" in use have 200 cubic foot hoppers that fill all to quickly when tackling what Parker estimates is 10.5 million cubic feet of hyacinth at peak season. Then they must waddle over to a dump site, a round trip which can take hours.
"I have put together a team of professionals that have designed a turn key….front to back solution…. harvest to end use….Stockton-built large industrial solution to the hyacinth and algae problem that completely removes the hyacinth," Parker says.
His solution: a big-bellied 20,000 cubic foot barge, outfitted with eight 3-foot-wide chain conveyors, and pushed around by tug boats.
Rock Systems is designing a the conveyor belts, Parker says.
Parker says he's even got an end-user who will take the hyacinth off his hands, obviating the need to truck it off to some disposal site: AAAA Hyacinth Harvesting. Though, what, exactly, these folks will do with it Parker did not say (AAAA's website shows pictures of hyacinth furniture; nice furniture, actually).
Parker's solution sounds logical. But so far no customers have expressed interest, he says. On the contrary, Parker feels the bureaucrats are giving him the runaround.
"I am making proposals and being passed around like a $2 bill," Parker said.
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Foreign Minister Aurescu attends meeting in Riga on EU-Russia, Ukraine
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The European Union foreign ministers discussed in an informal meeting (Gymnich) in Riga on Friday and Saturday the situation in Ukraine and the EU-Russia relations in this context. Other topics on the agenda were the preparation of the Eastern Partnership summit, to be also held in Riga on May 21-22, and the review of the European Neighbourhood policy.
The Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu participated in this meeting, where the top European diplomats 'extensively debated the latest evolutions in Ukraine, focusing on the implementation of the Minsk II agreement. The European Union relations with Russia were also analysed in this context. OSCE [Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe] Secretary General Lamberto Zannier contributed to the dialogue opening,' a release of the Romanian Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) informed Agerpres on Saturday.
Aurescu mentioned the importance of a quick and unconditioned application of the February 12 Minsk agreements, as they represent a roadmap, a path to a political solution of the conflict in Ukraine, MAE detailed.
The Romanian minister pointed out the halting – incomplete, indeed – of violence in eastern Ukraine.
According to the MAE, Aurescu reasserted Romania's position in support of maintain the regime of sanctions in the present context, as it is an efficient means to be preserved until the Minsk agreements are fully implemented, to result in an authentic political commitment to the efforts of improving the field situation and the agreements implementation process.
Aurescu pointed out that the EU must also be prepared to adopt new sanctions, if fighting resumes, around Mariupol, for instance, or if other points of the Minsk agreement are blocked. He stressed the vital importance of the EU support for the implementation of the steps subsequent to the ceasefire and the withdrawal of heavy weapons stipulated in the Minsk agreements; otherwise, he said, there is a risk of Transnistria-type evolution in eastern Ukraine, with no perspective to a complete political solution of the crisis. He also pleaded for a strategy of the EU relations with Russia that considers the situation in the Eastern Neighbourhood as a whole, MAE added in the aforementioned document.
As regards the Eastern Partnership Summit in May, the top Romanian diplomat asserted it should be a milestone for an ambitious perspective of the EU concerning the Eastern Partnership states. Aurescu highlighted the importance of a flexible approach on medium and long term, taking into account the European aspirations of the partner states and the principles of differentiation and evaluation based on individual merits, accompanied by a wise use of conditions, so that the partners are encouraged.
'The EU should not hesitate to get involved in the settlement of the protracted conflicts in the Eastern neighbourhood,' Aurescu declared. He underscored that the Eastern Partnership should focus more in the future on the solutions to the frozen conflicts, including by using the assistance means at EU's disposal.
Aurescu also insisted that the Republic of Moldova was the most advanced country in the Eastern Partnership; therefore, he maintained, the efforts of the Chisinau authorities should be encouraged and constantly supported. The MAE also informed that the minister voiced his hope, following the visits of the Romanian President to Chisinau and respectively of the Moldovan foreign minister to Bucharest, that the Moldovan Government will maintain its European commitment. He encouraged his colleagues to participate in the meeting of the Support Group of the European Action for Moldova, convened by the Romanian and French foreign ministers on March 16, in Brussels.
Aurescu also called the EU member states that did not yet ratify the Association and Free Trade Agreements to do it as soon as possible; Romania was the first state to complete this step in July 2014. He also asked for palpable progress at the Riga Summit on the liberalization of visas for Georgia and Ukraine.
The Summit should also acknowledge the European perspective of the states in the Eastern Partnership, including the Republic of Moldova, as this perspective has a strategic relevance for the EU, the Romanian minister also pointed out.
The reviewing of the European Neighbourhood Policy was approached from the perspective of the launching of consultations with the partner states, on March 4.
'This complex process belongs in a wider framework of re-evaluation by the European Union of the challenges facing both regions – South and East – and aims at creating the favourable context for the reasonable and efficient use of all the European instruments for the neighbourhood. During the talks held with the participation of EU-aspiring and candidate states, a strong accent was placed on the active and constructive role they have to play in order to contribute to the consolidation of the regional action and profile of the European Union.,' MAE's release further reads.
The Romanian foreign minister noted the need for a balanced regional approach between the eastern and southern sides of the European Neighbourhood Policy. He also proposed to add, within the process of considering the review of this policy, the development of a security dialogue platform, given the evolutions of the EU neighbourhood both on south and on east and the preoccupations of the partner states about these matters.
As regards the crisis in Libya, the EU foreign ministers asserted the importance of keeping an active role of the European Union in the facilitation of the dialogue moderated by the United Nations, to contribute to the forming of a national unity government.
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Axios: Is 'Bannon The Barbarian' On His Way Out?; UPDATE: Drudge Says He's Out
UPDATE: Drudge says Bannon is out, and that he may return to Breitbart.
UPDATE II: Jake Tapper jumping in on Bannon's exit:
Source close to Bannon: he's prepared to continue fighting for POTUS's agenda inside or outside; doesn't know what decision has been made.
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) August 18, 2017
UPDATE III: NY Times also reporting Bannon is out.
Breaking News: President Trump told aides he's decided to push out Stephen Bannon as chief strategist https://t.co/5SXAAa3qWI
Via NYT, Bannon submitted his resignation on August 7, but the events of Charlottesville delayed the announcement. Today is his last day in the Trump administration:
President Trump has told senior aides that he has decided to remove Stephen K. Bannon, the embattled White House chief strategist who helped Mr. Trump win the 2016 election, according to two administration officials briefed on the discussion.
The president and senior White House officials were debating when and how to dismiss Mr. Bannon. The two administration officials cautioned that Mr. Trump is known to be averse to confrontation within his inner circle, and could decide to keep on Mr. Bannon for some time.
As of Friday morning, the two men were still discussing Mr. Bannon's future, the officials said. A person close to Mr. Bannon insisted the parting of ways was his idea, and that he had submitted his resignation to the president on Aug. 7, to be announced at the start of this week, but it was delayed in the wake of the racial unrest in Charlottesville, Va.
Mr. Bannon had clashed for months with other senior West Wing advisers and members of the president's family.
UPDATE IV: Here is the White House's statement:
White House Chief of Staff John Kelly and Steve Bannon have mutually agreed today would be Steve's last day. We are grateful for his service and wish him the best.
UPDATE: Was Bannon fired?
He was fired. They came to a face-saving agreement. https://t.co/HhII1486n6
— Jonathan Swan (@jonathanvswan) August 18, 2017
I'm told Bannon was fired, not that he resigned.
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) August 18, 2017
***Original Post***
For months, there have been discussions about White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon. How long will he stay? Will he be an issue in executing the president's agenda? Is his personality an issue? There were many debates and sub-discussions about the controversial top aide to President Trump. Now, Axios is reporting that Mr. Bannon could be given his pink slip, and that the elevation of Gen. John F. Kelly to White House Chief of Staff was a signal that a massive overhaul of the inner circle was coming. He's said to have zero friends in the White House, not that he had many to begin with, and that the recent interview he did with The American Prospect only reinforced the notion that he was getting the boot. The interview, to some, gave off an aura that the man literally was at the point of not giving a crap.
At the same time, there are plenty of factors that may indicate that Mr. Bannon could stay, including his ties to the Mercer family and the fact that the former Breitbart executive could do lasting damage to Trump if he were to be cut loose. At the same time, Mr. Bannon is said to be preparing to deliver exacting and brutal punishment to the enemies of the president in what Axios described as "Bannon the barbarian," even with Trump being irked with this chief strategist for taking too much credit in his White House. Another source of consternation between Mr. Bannon and the rest of the White House staff were the stories about National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster on Breitbart. Then-White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus confronted Mr. Bannon about it, noting that this "s**t" needs to stop because everyone knew it was coming from him.
Jonathan Swan of Axios had more:
Trump has told associates he's fed up with what he sees as self-promotion by Bannon, who did not join the core team this week at the president's golf club in Bedminster, N.J.
Bannon's time with Trump has diminished since the new chief of staff, retired Marine Gen. John Kelly, took over and imposed discipline on the circus around the Oval Office.
Key West Wing colleagues believe Bannon is an instigator of leaks targeting National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster. The stories have been driven by Breitbart News, where Bannon was executive chairman before joining Trump's presidential campaign as chief executive in August. On Thursday, Trump backed McMaster as "our friend."
Sources close to Trump say he was irritated about Bannon's extensive cooperation with a book by Bloomberg Businessweek's Josh Green, "Devil's Bargain," with a cover that gave Bannon equal billing with Trump.
Buzzfeed reported in Devil's Bargain this angered Trump:
"That f**king Steve Bannon taking credit for my election," Trump recently told a confidant, referring to a new book focused on Bannon's influence, Devil's Bargain by Joshua Green, according to a source with knowledge of the conversation.
People close to Bannon within and outside of the administration have long worried that Trump's frustrations will result in Bannon being tossed from the White House. Rumors hit a fever pitch in recent weeks, with the elevation of new Chief of Staff John Kelly, and Bannon's renewed open war with National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster.
It briefly looked like Bannon's efforts to survive were paying off, as he reemerged after spending weeks laying low and staying out of Trump's field of vision.
But the latest development in the White House drama — a rare on-the-record Bannon interview with the left-wing American Prospect in which he detailed his preference for a hardline stance against China on trade, said North Korea "got us" because a military option makes no sense, and openly talked of his feud with Trump's chief economic adviser Gary Cohn — energized but concerned allies who worry Kelly won't look positively at undercutting Trump on North Korea and knifing senior officials publicly.
Axios also reported that a White House review notes that the chief strategist's exit is not a matter of "if," but "when."
Bannon, who has run afoul of Trump in the past, is now suspected by the president of leaking about his West Wing colleagues. And Trump resents the publicity Bannon has been getting as mastermind of the campaign.
Many West Wing officials are now asking "when," not "if," Bannon goes.
Chief of Staff General John Kelly has been reviewing Bannon's position.
A recent deluge of media coverage of Bannon — including Bannon's explosive conversation with the American Prospect — have not escaped either the president's or Kelly's attention.
Why Bannon might still survive:
Trump often sends mixed signals about his personnel plans, and makes decisions — both to keep and dismiss people — on whim.
Bannon, with his close connection to the president's base, is the one West Wing
official who could do authentic damage to Trump on the outside.
We're told that Bannon's friendship with the billionaire Mercer family, who has been an important Trump ally, is a factor in the president's decision and could be part of the strategist's survival package.
The publication also noted that Mr. Bannon is "unfazed," but one White house source is quoted as saying, "His departure may seem turbulent in the media, but inside it will be very smooth. He has no projects or responsibilities to hand off."
Stocks tick up following reports that a White House decision on Bannon is imminent https://t.co/MhmkXouFCD pic.twitter.com/U7Vecx2IGC
— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 18, 2017
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'They took away my little girl': New York woman dies in Dominican Republic after cosmetic surgery
Posted 5:49 am, July 11, 2019, by Tribune Media
YONKERS, N.Y. — A heartbroken mother wants justice for her daughter, who died after undergoing cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic.
Alexandra Medina died after a cosmetic surgery procedure in the Dominican Republic.
Alexandra Medina, a 33-year-old New Rochelle mom, saved money for years to have liposuction in the country, where it costs much less than it would in the US. Over the objections of her mother, she went to a clinic where two patients has already died. The clinic where those patients and Medina had procedures has been shut down since Medina's death last week.
"She was beautiful and they killed her," mom Connie Toro said. "They took away my little girl."
Medina had concerns after she arrived and called her mom. Toro said there were a number of red flags: the clinic was dirty; Medina had to pay the surgeon right there and they wheeled her in at 8:30 p.m.
Dr. Felix Almanzar, a plastic surgeon, was supposed to perform the procedure. Medina's sister, Maxine David, says he didn't do the tummy tuck himself.
"He handed it off to an obstetrician, someone who is not a board certified plastic surgeon," David said.
The death certificate lists Medina's cause of death as an embolism.
"How am I to believe that that was actually the cause of death and that she stopped breathing. It could be he punctured her lung," Toro said.
Her anguished mother said she hasn't come to terms with her grief.
"First it was shock, disbelief, The it was crying continuous, then it was becoming sporadic and now it's anger," she said. "I'm going to hold onto this until they get these people."
Toro has been in touch with Dominican authorities. She said the FBI is also investigating.
"I want my daughter's monsters to pay because they lured her in."
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Jab rules in England venues as Omicron spiral
Article posted by Coliseum, December 13th, 2021
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Proof of coronavirus vaccination or a negative lateral flow test will be required for spectators to attend sporting events in England (UK) with crowds of over 10,000 after the Government announced it will implement 'Plan B' as omicron cases double every two to three days in the United Kingdom.
The 'Daily Mail' stated that the Prime Minister (PM) of United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, hit the panic button on December 8th by introducing new restrictions amid growing fears about the Omicron strain which has half of the world in its grip presently: Including a blanket order to work from home where possible, more mask-wearing and COVID passports.
Vaccine passports mean the Premier League will be told it is mandatory to ensure all their 20 clubs ask every supporter attending matches to show their vaccine certification.
The 'Daily Mail' further stated that the National Health Service (NHS) COVID pass will be mandatory in night clubs and other venues where large crowds gather from "a week's time", the Prime Minister told a Downing Street presser, as he described the measures as "proportionate and responsible".
He added that the pass can be obtained with a negative lateral flow test or by having had two doses of a vaccine but hinted this could change by saying "we will keep this under review as the boosters roll out".
Indeed, the new regulations will also affect a number of major sporting events over the busy festive period until the threat of Omicron is deemed to have diminished.
The Prime Minister said, "We will also make the NHS COVID pass mandatory for entry into nightclubs and venues where large crowds gather, including unseated indoor venues with more than 500 people, unseated outdoor venues with more than 4,000 people and any venue with more than 10,000 people. The NHS COVID pass can still be obtained with two doses (of a COVID vaccine) but we will keep this under review as the boosters roll out. And having taken clinical advice since the emergence of Omicron, a negative lateral flow test will also be sufficient."
The PM added, "As we set out in Plan B, we will give businesses a week's notice, so this will come into force in a week's time, helping to keep these events and venues open at full capacity while giving everyone who attends them confidence that those around them have done the responsible thing to minimize risk to others."
There is a full schedule of Premier League (the top level of the English football league system) matches next week, starting on December 14th and running until December 16th, with the national football schedule now heading into its busiest period over Christmas.
Top-flight clubs discussed the new potential regulations at the Premier League shareholders' meeting held recently.
It will likely cause chaos for supporters entering grounds, where they have largely only been spot-checked for vaccine certification in the first four months of the season since stadiums reopened.
Clubs are also braced for a backlash from fans, who have been able to attend matches in large numbers without wearing masks or having their vaccine status checked during the season to date.
The Prime Minister bowed to mounting alarm about the risk of the NHS being overwhelmed by cases of the Omicron COVID variant by introducing tougher restrictions in the lead-up to Christmas.
The announcement of new regulations has sparked accusations that Johnson is deploying a 'dead cat' tactic – making a big newsworthy announcement in order to distract attention from another crisis.
There had been expectations that curbs would be ramped up before Christmas, but sources had been playing down the prospects it would be so soon.
Bombshell video
The above comes after a bombshell video emerged of No 10 aides joking about their "illegal" Christmas party last December – with Health Secretary Sajid Javid canceling interviews on the morning of December 8th.
Johnson apologized "unreservedly" for the video during Prime Minister's Questions at lunchtime but denied a Christmas party took place – "I apologize unreservedly for the offence that it gave up and down the country. But I have been repeatedly assured there was no party and that no COVID rules were broken."
Javid was brutally empty-chaired by broadcasters after pulling out of appearances following the emergence of the footage showing the PM's former Press Secretary Allegra Stratton – who resigned on December 8th – giggling about the lockdown-busting gathering last year.
The footage of Stratton was filmed on December 22nd last year – four days after the alleged "boozy" party and when London was under strict Tier 3 coronavirus curbs.
The revelation follows a week of tortured denials from No 10 that there was a "party" – even though dozens of staff allegedly exchanged "secret Santa" gifts and drank past midnight at an event said to have included party games.
Some backbenchers have even suggested that Johnson could be forced to resign unless he "holds his hands up" because of the video, which calls into question his insistence that all the rules had been followed at the time.
Omicron surge
Meanwhile, Britain's COVID cases continue to surge in the face of the spiraling Omicron crisis, with cases increasing again in the first week of December and Boris Johnson warning the supermutant variant is more transmissible.
COVID cases jumped 6 percent on December 8th and breached 50,000 for the fourth time in a week.
Health Secretary Javid said Omicron cases could exceed one million by the end of this month on the current trajectory – "Although there are only 568 confirmed Omicron cases in the United Kingdom, we know that the actual number of infections will be significantly higher. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) estimates that the number of infections is approximately 20 times higher than the number of confirmed cases, and so the current number of infections is probably closer to 10,000."
Added Javid, "UKHSA also estimate that at the current observed doubling rate of between two and a half and three days, by the end of this month, infections could exceed 1 million."
The National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom. Since 1948, they have been funded out of general taxation. There are three systems which are referred to using the 'NHS' name.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is a Government agency in the United Kingdom, responsible since April 2021 for UK-wide public health protection and infectious disease capability, and replacing Public Health England. It is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care.
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Rhythm and Bluegrass
By: Molly Harper
Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
Series: Bluegrass (Harper), Book 2
Categories: Romance, Contemporary
Snow Falling on Bluegrass
Kelsey is known around the office for having everything under control. So it's not surprising that she and her boss, Sadie, have everything planned to the second for the office winter retreat. But there are things even Kelsey can't micromanage. An unprecedented snowstorm smothers half of Kentucky and knocks out the power, closes the roads, and generally shuts down the state.
Molly Harper: Still Good
By Jenny on 09-07-15
My Bluegrass Baby
Sadie Hutchins loves her job at the Kentucky Tourism Commission. Not only could her co-workers double as the cast of Parks and Recreation, but she loves finding the unusual sites, hidden gems, and just-plain-odd tourist attractions of her home state. She's a shoo-in for the director's job when her boss retires at the end of the year…until hotshot Josh Vaughn shows up to challenge her for the position. Josh is all sophisticated polish while Sadie's country comfort, and the two have very different ideas of what makes a good campaign.
Molly Harper and Amanda Ronconi Do It Again!
By Maren on 04-12-13
Peace, Blood, and Understanding
Ever since Jane Jameson took over running the Vampire Council for Half-Moon Hollow, things have been a little unorthodox, and that doesn't sit well with the head office. Who would have thought vampires were so into bureaucracy and tradition? Enter a vamp from corporate who's determined to unseat Jane and get the council back on track - which means no more of this Kentucky neighborliness and mixing with humans, werewolves, witches, or anything else. But Jane's not interested in going back to the bad old days when the council was mired in corruption.
Nice addition to the Half Moon Hollow universe
By Kimberly on 11-12-19
The Undead in My Bed
By: Jessica Sims, Molly Harper, Katie MacAlister
Narrated by: Leah Mallach, Abby Craden, Sophie Eastlake
In "Shades of Gray" by Katie MacAlister, Noelle is a Guardian: a demon-wrangler, imp-banisher, and all-round secret protector of humans from the Otherworld. In "Undead Sublet" by Molly Harper, executive chef Tess Maitland is banned from her five-star kitchen in Chicago to recover from "exhaustion". Jessica Sims's "Out With a Fang" features Ruby Sommers, a lonely were-jaguar who signs up for a blind date through the paranormal dating agency Midnight Liaisons.
worth it but...
By Christina on 03-06-13
By: Jessica Sims, and others
Peachy Flippin' Keen
The McCready Family Funeral Home and Bait Shop has crickets running rampant in the store and hot sauce in the Snack Shack's ketchup bottles. But as the county coroner, Frankie has enough on her plate without worrying about the increasingly mean pranks being played at her family's business. And the arrival of Sheriff Eric Linden, both devastatingly attractive and painfully taciturn, is enough to push her over the edge.
By ashley on 04-23-18
A Few Pecans Short of a Pie
To Margot's surprise, she's taken a liking to life in small-town Georgia...helped along by a romance with the hot elementary school principal. The two of them have been taking it slow - or they were until Margot gets pregnant. Kyle wants to make an honest woman of her, but Margot's still trying to proceed with caution. After all, she was the best event planner in Chicago before she ever came to Lake Sackett. Her wedding has to be perfect, and perfect includes not having the baby halfway down the aisle.
Love this series but too short for the price!
By MsGonzo on 03-05-19
Save a Truck, Ride a Redneck
Molly Harper brings her signature "clever humor, snark, silliness, and endearing protagonists" ( Booklist) to the charming small town of Lake Sackett, Georgia with the new Southern Eclectic series. Carl and Marianne were high school sweethearts, loving the way only teenagers can - with no thought to logic or pride, just a bone-headed, optimistic frenzy of unicorns and hormones. That was all they needed. Or so Carl thought. Scared of being stuck in Lake Sackett, Georgia, like so many of her friends, Marianne panicked and bolted....
2.5 Stars - It's ok
By CrazyBookNerd on 12-28-18
Ain't She a Peach
An Atlanta ex-cop comes to Lake Sackett, Georgia, seeking peace and quiet - but he hasn't bargained on falling for Frankie, the cutest coroner he's ever met. Frankie McCready talks to dead people. Not like a ghost whisperer or anything - but it seems rude to embalm them and not say hello. Fortunately, at the McCready Family Funeral Home & Bait Shop, Frankie's eccentricities fit right in. Lake Sackett's embalmer and county coroner, Frankie's goth styling and passion for nerd culture mean she's not your typical Southern girl, but the McCreadys are hardly your typical Southern family.
finishes "Peachy Flippin' Keen"
By LOYL-00 on 06-21-18
Lucy Bowman would never have guessed that her best friend, Duffy McCready (of McCready's Bait Shop & Funeral Home) has been in love with her since they were kids. Fear of rejection and his own romantic complications prevented Duffy from confessing his true feelings in high school, so he stood by and watched her wed Wayne Garten right after high school. Wayne had always been a cheapskate, so it comes as no surprise when he suffers a fatal accident while fixing his own truck.
MOLLY IS BACK!!!
By Lagavulin on 04-29-19
I Loved You First
By: Molly Harper, Suzanne Enoch, Karen Hawkins
Escape with three warm-hearted romantic comedy novellas about women's second chances at first love from beloved romance authors Suzanne Enoch, Molly Harper, and Karen Hawkins.
For People Who Love Second Chances
By Tanisha on 08-27-20
By: Molly Harper, and others
A Little Night Magic
By: Lucy March
Olivia Kiskey needs a change. She's been working at the same Nodaway Falls, New York, waffle house since she was a teenager; not a lot of upward mobility there. She's been in love with Tobias, the cook, for the last four years; he's never made a move. Intent on shaking things up, Olivia puts her house on the market, buys a one-way ticket to Europe, and announces her plans to her friends - but then she meets Davina Granville, a strange and mystical Southern woman....
I really hope this turns into a series...
By Shelly on 01-07-13
How to Run with a Naked Werewolf
Anna Moder has just witnessed a shooting, seen her car pulverized, and rescued a wounded stranger - only to discover he's really a werewolf. And by her recent standards, things are actually looking up. Lycanthropes don't faze Anna. Doctoring a wolf pack outside Grundy, Alaska, is the closest thing to home life she's known in years. But hitching a ride to Anchorage with long-absent pack member Caleb Graham - that's a risk. Part of her itches to whack his nose with a newspaper. The rest is trying unsuccessfully to keep her own paws off every delicious inch of him.
A Refreshing Book & Funny too!!!
By Hassan on 01-01-14
Better Homes and Hauntings
When Nina Linden is hired to landscape a private island off the New England coast, she sees it as her chance to rebuild her failing business after being cheated by her unscrupulous ex. She never expects that her new client, software mogul Deacon Whitney, would see more in her than just a talented gardener. Deacon has paid top dollar to the crews he's hired to renovate the desolate Whitney estate - he had to, because the bumps, thumps, and unexplained sightings of ghostly figures in 19th-century dress are driving workers away faster than he can say "Boo."
Harper offered up a simple, entertaining tale that
By kimbacaffeinate on 07-16-14
And One Last Thing...
Lacey Terwilliger's shock and humiliation over her husband's philandering prompt her to add some bonus material to Mike's company newsletter: stunning Technicolor descriptions of the special brand of "administrative support" his receptionist gives him. The detailed mass e-mail to Mike's family, friends, and clients blows up in her face, and before one can say "instant urban legend", Lacey has become the pariah of her small Kentucky town and a media punch line....
For me this was such a HOOT!!!
By d.e.matthews on 02-12-11
The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire
Gigi is no longer an innocent teen. All grown up and looking for love, her family and friends worry she'll go for the sexy, alluring vampire instead of a nice, safe human. But sexy and alluring, with a penchant for biting, could be just what Gigi wants...
Sadly disappointing.
By CL on 03-28-15
Sweet Tea and Sympathy
Margot Cary has spent her life immersed in everything Lake Sackett is not. As an elite event planner, Margot's rubbed elbows with the cream of Chicago society and made elegance and glamour her business. She's riding high until one event goes tragically, spectacularly wrong. Now she's blackballed by the gala set and in dire need of a fresh start - and apparently the McCreadys are in need of an event planner with a tarnished reputation.
God bless southern hospitality
By BikeVON on 12-03-17
Fangs for the Memories
Half-Moon Hollow's supernatural social event of the season - Zeb's Titanic-themed werewolf wedding - is coming up, and Dick Cheney (not that Dick Cheney!) needs a date. But Andrea's had enough of clever, handsome, and rakish to last a lifetime, and Dick Cheney is certainly not the sort of man you bring home to mom (not that Andrea's deadist parents are speaking to her ever since she dropped out of college and became a blood surrogate).
Only Molly Harper can make me love Dick Cheney!
By Diana Turmenne on 11-02-15
Big Vamp on Campus
Ophelia Lambert, 400-year-old vampire princess and college freshman, suddenly finds herself domesticated by humans and forced to suffer the indignities of dorm rooms, communal bathrooms, and a roommate with sticky fingers. As one of the hundreds of undead venturing into postsecondary education, Ophelia has a lot more to learn that just "undead studies" - she has to learn to get along with her fellow vampire classmates and, worst of all, her human ones.
Molly Harper's endearing wording saves the day.
By Joycinta on 06-07-16
In the second e-novella in Molly Harper's Bluegrass series of contemporary romances, two people determined to fulfill their own agendas come head to head—and find love in the process.
Kentucky Tourism Commission employee Bonnie Turkle is up Mud Creek without a paddle. When she gets permission from the state historical society to restore McBride's Music Hall in Mud Creek, Kentucky, to its former glory, she thinks the community will welcome her with open arms. Instead, her plans interfere with a proposal to sell the property to a factory that would bring much-needed jobs to the town.
Even though Bonnie is trying to preserve mayor Will McBride's family heritage, he is more concerned with the welfare of his people than memories of the past. Will finds her optimistic sentimentality extremely annoying—but that doesn't stop him from kissing Bonnie senseless.
With an inspection deadline looming and local saboteurs ruining her restoration, Bonnie must find a way to compromise with Will to save McBride's and the town…while hopefully winning a few more kisses in the process!
©2013 Molly Harper White (P)2013 Audible, Inc.
A Farewell to Charms
What listeners say about Rhythm and Bluegrass
AmazonCustomer
SO SO SO SO SO GOOD!
Some of the first books I listened to when I joined Audible was Molly Harper's Jane series. They were all read by Amanda Ronconi and I listened to them all in a row, as fast as I could. I then went back and purchased every Molly Harper book available to me on Audible. I pre-ordered this book because I knew that the story would be great and I wouldn't be disappointed.
I've listened to tons of audiobooks since I started and I've heard some really good stories. But Molly Harper's books are special. I've listened to them all several times and they never get old.
The books are witty and smart and funny. Her dialogue is true and her characterizations are spot on. Amanda Ronconi's voice is a perfect fit to Ms. Harper's stories.
I dare anyone to listen to one of her books and not be cheered by the experience.
Her books make me happy!
Typical Molly Harper Formula
Ok so I love Harper/Ronconi but every one of her stories are starting to seem predictable and familiar just with different character name. I am still an avid fan and she never ceases to make me laugh.
She is still an auto download for me I just wish she would switch it up a bit and keep us guessing.
Ronconi is one of my top 3 narrators
HAPPY LISTENING!!!
Molly Harper is one of my favorite authors. Though the titles in the Bluegrass series don't have people staring at me because I'm snort-laughing and wiping tears from the corner of my eyes like the Naked Werewolf books do, they are still authentic Molly Harper and are wonderfully light, funny, and entertaining.
Rhythm and Bluegrass follows Kentucky Tourism Commission's Bonnie Turkle as she tries to salvage historical treasures from a once famous music hall that's scheduled to be demolished (and replaced with a factory site that might just save the town). Mud Creek mayor/volunteer fireman/occasional damsel-in-distress rescuer Will McBride doesn't have much love for the music hall and what it's meant for his family, but he still doesn't mind Bonnie ... until she registers it as a historical site and halts not only the negotiations of the new factory, but also the hope of recovery for his entire town.
The story is peppered with the main character's love of history, wonderfully crafted "locals," and Harper's trademark wit, not to mention a satisfying dose of romance. You don't need to read My Bluegrass Baby first in order to enjoy Rhythm and Bluegrass, but I do recommend reading both. And everything else Molly Harper writes. I'm just saying.
P.S. Amanda Ronconi is INCREDIBLE.
Bonny needs to grow a pair
I now have ALL of Molly Harper's books and have been very happy with them. I think her vampire and werewolf ones are the BEST. This one how ever.. Molly made Bonnie very weal willed and the way she bounces back to a guy who treated her like crap I don't believe many women would stand for. I was actually getting very angry with the story for letting a man treat a women like this and the woman being weak, yet going back because she wanted SEX.
Diana Turmenne
Harper and Ronconi join forces again!
I loved this book. It was way too short thought and that is my only complaint. Amanda Ronconi did a great job as usaul with Molly Harper's writing style and this book made me laugh out loud at my desk at work while listening. You don't have to read My Blue Grass Baby before reading this one but you should any way because that book was great too. I highly recommend this book if you have read any Molly Harper in the past and enjoyed it or if you have a good sense of humor and like a little romance in your books.
N. Cooper
Harper is Hilarious
Have you listened to any of Amanda Ronconi's other performances before? How does this one compare?
Amanda Ronconi is my FAVORITE NARRATOR, hands down. Authors have to love her for delivering the full intent behind their words, whether they be sarcastic, witty, lusty, emphatic, demanding, you name it. I would never have thought I'd pick books based on the author, but if it's Amanda, I'll always give it a try. She hasn't let me down yet!
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Molly Harper's main characters never fail to be witty, snarky, quirky and lovable. Her books constantly make me laugh, snort and spit out my coffee. Oh and her romance also rocks. Keep them coming Molly!!! PLEASE
Fun and joyful, , like bluegrass!
I love Molly Harper's funny narrative voice in her romances that don't feature the paranormal, and Amanda Ronconi is the perfect pairing to perform them!
The storyline isn't perfectly compelling but that's not what I read Harper's books for. The characters are intriguing and fun, and the small town Kentucky location was different and interesting.
Love Molly Harper and Ronconi
Would you listen to Rhythm and Bluegrass again? Why?
I've listened to every Molly Harper audio book I have several times. I know I'll listen to this again. I don't know how she comes up with these bizarre story lines, but they are funny and always have an unusual twist. This BlueGrass series is fun. Jane Jamison, and Naked Werewolf, I've listened to them all several times.
What did you like best about this story?
You get to know Bonnie and her background, but you still have the other characters from the first book in this story. I really did enjoy it and looking forward to listening to the next in the series.
I've listened to Amanda Ronconi narrate all of Molly Harper's books and she is a natural. But I've listened to her narrate other books as well. She is a natural talent
Who was the most memorable character of Rhythm and Bluegrass and why?
Well this book is about Bonnie but there are so many people that are memorable in this story.
I love the quirky story lines that Molly Harper comes up with. Looking forward to the third book in this series. I just wished this one was a bit longer but it was still worth it to listen to.
Queen Squared
Funny, Light-Hearted Listen
If you're like me and are already a Molly Harper fan, rest assured that this book will not disappoint. If you're not familiar with her work, my guess is that this book will serve as an excellent introduction to her writing. This novel is full of laugh-out-loud humor and witty conversations between the various characters. It doesn't take long to see the rising chemistry between Bonnie and Will. And the interactions Bonnie has with Mud Creek's uniquely funny cast of characters certainly adds something special into the mix.
Amanda Ronconi serves as an excellent narrator. In my opinion, this type of book is what she does best. Her delivery of the characters' lines are always spot-on, and she does a great job in giving each character its own voice.
Harper and Ronconi do it again.
What does Amanda Ronconi bring to the story that you wouldn't experience if you just read the book?
Ronconi is not only one of the best female narrators but one of the best narrators period. She does an amazing job infusing life into even the smallest roles and her male voices are fantastic. Rhythm and Blues is no different, each character is nuissanced and with Harper's sharp wit will keep you chuckling throughout the whole listen.
I would have given 5 stars for story but felt a little let down that it was so short, the character development could have been a bit more elaborated on. This short but sweet listen was full of fun, chuckles and just the right amount of sweetness without being overly saccarhin. Harper and Ronconi are a team made in audio heaven.
S. Lacey
Brilliant!!!!
Really enjoyed this story, I loved Will & Bonnie as a couple! Looking forward to the next book!
Glenese
a tail a damsel in distress and love. match made in disaster. loved every second
Bluegrass with a twist
What made the experience of listening to Rhythm and Bluegrass the most enjoyable?
Easy listening to a very funny story. You might be able to see the story coming but you get too wrapped up in the characters to care.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Bonney, she is the easiest to relate to.
Have you listened to any of Amanda Ronconi's other performances? How does this one compare?
Always a brilliant and well timed performance to get the most out of the book.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?


Tour A TV Star's Arkansas Home
By Forbes Travel Guide Correspondent Kat Robinson
Known as the male Martha Stewart, television star and gardening expert P. Allen Smith makes his home in Little Rock, dividing his time between his city cottage in Quapaw Quarter and his country retreat at Moss Mountain Farm. Though you can't take a peek at Stewart's home, you can visit Smith's farm — and even meet the host of P. Allen Smith Gardens and P. Allen Smith's Garden Home in person. Even better, if you stay at The Peabody Little Rock during your farm trip, you'll receive special rates.
The comprehensive P. Allen Smith Garden Home Tour will bring you throughout his Greek Revival house and the gardens that grace the property, and provide you with lunch or dinner. The home itself looks like it's been standing for a century, but it's just four years old. It's been carefully constructed to blend in with its surroundings and to utilize the most environmentally friendly building methods possible. Throughout the home, you'll spy Smith's collection of pre-1830 handcrafted and unique furniture, along with his own paintings and sketches (you might even recognize some of the ideas and designs from his popular PBS shows).
Just outside, the grand pin oak tree known as Big Sister — one of the Seven Sister oaks on the property — dates back more than 300 years. And accompanying flower and vegetable gardens are always harvesting different foliage and produce as the seasons change. You'll want to walk through Smith's newly opened rose garden, which is full of American noisette buds. The neatly tailored oval garden is based on two properties in Charleston, S.C. After guiding you through the sprawling grounds, the tour ends with a fine meal — prepared from recipes in Smith's own Seasonal Recipes from the Garden cookbook.
To snag a spot on the tour, guests at The Peabody Little Rock can book it through the concierge; special hotel rates are available for those who wish to visit Moss Mountain Farm. Or call the farm directly at 501-376-1894.
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 25 November 2012
1. On Saturday, 24th November 2012, DRDO director general and scientific advisor to defence minister V K Saraswat during an interaction with media persons on the sidelines of the 26th national convention of aerospace engineers, organised by the Institution of Engineers (India), Andhra Pradesh state centre, announced that a long-range missile testing range will come up on a 260-acre land in the state. Saraswat said it would take three years to build infrastructure on the range from the time of allotment of land to DRDO. The entire project may cost around Rs 1,000 crore. At which place this testing range is planned?
[Category: Science Current Affairs]
[A]Machilpatnam
[B]Vikarabad
[C]Nagarjunasagar
[D]Hyderabad
2. Finance Minister P Chidambaram during Bancon conference on 24th Nov 2012 said that the Government will launch the payout of direct cash subsidy to people through the Aadhaar based system in the country from January 1, 2013. He also said that the government intends to complete roll out of the direct cash transfer through the Aadhaar system in the entire country by the end of 2013. The initial launch of the ambitious programme of payout of direct cash subsidy to people through the Aadhaar system will cover how many districts across 15 states of the country?
[Category: Economy Current Affairs]
[A]25
[B]35
[C]41
[D]51
3. OLYMPIC champions Usain Bolt has been named male athlete of the year by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) at a ceremony in Barcelona on 24th November 2012. Bolt, who retained his 100 and 200 metre titles in London in August, is the first man to win the award four times. While Female athlete of the year award goes to an American athlete who was honored for her gold medal in the 200 meters. She was also part of the gold-winning US 4x100 metre relay team, which was awarded female performance of the year after smashing the world record set in 1985 by East Germany. Can you name her?
[Category: Sports Current Affairs]
[A]Novlene Williams-Mills
[B]Amantle Montsho
[C]Allyson Felix
[D]Kerron Stewart
4. Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad inaugurated the OOPD (Outreach OPD) at the second campus of AIIMS at Badhsa village in Jhajjar, Haryana on Saturday 24th November 2012. The new campus will also house the country's national cancer institute, built at a cost of Rs 2,100 crore. It would also be the first OPD in the country to provide free medicines to patients. AIIMS director Dr R C Deka said the new campus initially will have OPDs in paediatrics, gynaecology, medicine, surgery, orthopaedics and ophthalmology and in the long term, it will be expanded to a full-fledged super-specialty teaching and research institute. What does OPD means here?
[Category: India Current Affairs]
[A]Outside patient department
[B]Orthopaedics patient department
[C]Outdoor patient department
[D]Obstetrics patient department
5. Miss Earth is an annual international beauty pageant promoting environmental awareness. Along with Miss Universe and Miss World contests, Miss Earth is one of the four largest beauty pageants in the world in terms of the number of national-level competitions to participate in the world finals and one of the most publicized beauty contests in the world. Who won the Miss Earth 2012, the 12th edition of the Miss Earth pageant, in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Philippines on 24th November 2012?
[Category: Arts and culture Current Affairs]
[A]Olga Álava
[B]Tereza Fajksova
[C]Stephany Stefanowitz
[D]Osmariel Villalobos
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