al ML 2.8 CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEA By www.emsc-csem.org Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:37:00 +0000 Magnitude ML 2.8Region CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEADate time 2020-05-09 22:34:22.5 UTCLocation 35.76 N ; 22.67 EDepth 26 km Full Article
al mb 4.5 HALMAHERA, INDONESIA By www.emsc-csem.org Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:24:00 +0000 Magnitude mb 4.5Region HALMAHERA, INDONESIADate time 2020-05-10 00:57:26.8 UTCLocation 1.82 N ; 127.46 EDepth 138 km Full Article
al M 4.1 BALI REGION, INDONESIA By www.emsc-csem.org Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:15:00 +0000 Magnitude M 4.1Region BALI REGION, INDONESIADate time 2020-05-10 01:01:01.0 UTCLocation 8.32 S ; 115.99 EDepth 10 km Full Article
al Musk threatens to exit California over virus restrictions By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 16:29:00 -0400 Tesla CEO Elon Musk threatened Saturday to pull the company's factory and headquarters out of California in an escalating spat with local officials who have stopped the company from reopening its electric vehicle factory. Full Article
al Morrisons recalls Market Street Living Herbs because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes By www.food.gov.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:00:00 +0100 Morrisons has taken the precautionary step of recalling Market Street Living Herbs because the products might contain Listeria monocytogenes. Full Article
al Updated: Unilever recalls Wall’s Mini Calippo multi-packs because they may contain small pieces of metal By www.food.gov.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:00:00 +0100 Unilever is recalling Wall’s Mini Calippo (Orange and Lemon-Lime) multi-packs because they may contain small pieces of metal. The presence of metal makes this product unsafe to eat. Full Article
al 'Shocked but also very grateful': Fundraiser for La Loche aims to double donations By saskatoon.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 14:39:00 -0600 A Saskatoon family physician wanted to find a way to help send supplies to the northern community of La Loche and set an initial goal for $15,000 - but within days the donations total over $26,000. Full Article
al Md 2.2 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA By www.emsc-csem.org Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 02:15:00 +0000 Magnitude Md 2.2Region NORTHERN CALIFORNIADate time 2020-05-10 02:14:14.9 UTCLocation 38.83 N ; 122.81 WDepth 2 km Full Article
al ML 2.9 SOUTHERN ITALY By www.emsc-csem.org Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 07:39:00 +0000 Magnitude ML 2.9Region SOUTHERN ITALYDate time 2020-05-10 05:02:39.3 UTCLocation 38.22 N ; 17.55 EDepth 30 km Full Article
al ML 3.7 SOUTHERN ALASKA By www.emsc-csem.org Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:36:00 +0000 Magnitude ML 3.7Region SOUTHERN ALASKADate time 2020-05-10 05:26:31.5 UTCLocation 61.41 N ; 151.46 WDepth 98 km Full Article
al ML 2.2 NORTHERN ITALY By www.emsc-csem.org Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 05:47:00 +0000 Magnitude ML 2.2Region NORTHERN ITALYDate time 2020-05-10 05:26:44.1 UTCLocation 44.70 N ; 10.23 EDepth 10 km Full Article
al mb 4.5 SVALBARD REGION By www.emsc-csem.org Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:33:00 +0000 Magnitude mb 4.5Region SVALBARD REGIONDate time 2020-05-10 07:16:19.7 UTCLocation 77.26 N ; 6.79 EDepth 10 km Full Article
al ML 2.2 CENTRAL ITALY By www.emsc-csem.org Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:22:00 +0000 Magnitude ML 2.2Region CENTRAL ITALYDate time 2020-05-10 08:00:09.1 UTCLocation 43.98 N ; 11.78 EDepth 8 km Full Article
al ML 2.1 CENTRAL ITALY By www.emsc-csem.org Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 09:41:00 +0000 Magnitude ML 2.1Region CENTRAL ITALYDate time 2020-05-10 09:33:50.6 UTCLocation 43.06 N ; 11.61 EDepth 7 km Full Article
al Purdue basketball drops OT thriller to Virginia By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 31 Mar 2019 05:34:11 +0000 Purdue basketball faces Virginia in the Elite Eight Full Article
al Photo Gallery: Purdue falls to Minnesota 38-31 as comeback attempt falls short By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2019 23:00:08 +0000 A first half deficit proved too much to handle for the Boilermakers. Purdue also lost Elijah Sindelar and Rondale Moore to injury in the first half. Full Article
al This is the Purdue football 2018 schedule By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Dec 2018 01:14:18 +0000 Purdue Boilermakers play seven games in West Lafayette during the 2018 season, including their first four Full Article
al Purdue football offense needs to take big step in 2018 By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Jul 2018 18:00:37 +0000 After leaning on their defense in 2017, the Boilermakers will need more from their offense in coach Jeff Brohm's second season Full Article
al Purdue baseball hires Seattle's Elliott Cribby as pitching coach By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jul 2018 16:09:57 +0000 Prior to joining the Boilermakers, Elliott Cribby served as pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at Seattle University. Full Article
al Thompson: Who wore Nos. 1-5 best in Purdue football? By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jul 2018 18:02:32 +0000 Journal & Courier sports editor Ken Thompson makes his choices of which Purdue football players wore Nos. 1 through 5 the best. Who would you choose? Full Article
al Former Purdue forward Vincent Edwards officially signs with Houston Rockets By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2018 22:18:49 +0000 Vincent Edwards signed with the Houston Rockets on Thursday, per the team. Full Article
al NFL Draft 2020: Purdue linebacker Markus Bailey drafted by Cincinnati Bengals By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 21:24:31 +0000 Markus Bailey missed most of his senior season with a knee injury but he started 40 games for the Boilermakers. Full Article
al Purdue basketball recruiting target Brandon Newman going extra mile for improvement By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Jul 2018 17:49:29 +0000 Brandon Newman's stock rose considerably in the past six months. The 2019 guard from Valparaiso will play at Montverde (Florida) Academy as a senior. Full Article
al Valparaiso coach disappointed but supportive of Brandon Newman's prep school decision By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Jul 2018 15:35:31 +0000 Valparaiso Vikings were set up for a tournament run before defection of star guard, who has offers from IU and Purdue. Full Article
al Purdue's Carsen Edwards named top returning player in college basketball By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2018 18:20:12 +0000 Carsen Edwards led Purdue in scoring last season and was named an All-American. Full Article
al Purdue basketball enters July evaluation period with 2019 recruiting foundation in place By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:58:30 +0000 Purdue coach Matt Painter and staff will explore the July evaluation period over the next three weeks. But the recruiting foundation for 2019 is set. Full Article
al 2018's best Indiana college football matchups By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 14:52:48 +0000 Games involving Notre Dame, Purdue and Indiana could have a lot at stake this season. Full Article
al West Lafayette grad Luke Staton gambles on himself with Purdue football walk-on spot By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:15:30 +0000 The Red Devil linebacker will join the Boilermakers in the fall. Full Article
al Former Purdue quarterback Robert Marve accused of sexual assault and battery By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 21:40:46 +0000 Robert Marve, who quarterbacked Purdue to the 2012 Heart of Dallas Bowl, has been accused of battery and sexual assault in Florida. Full Article
al Purdue basketball opens Charleston Classic against Appalachian State By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:15:44 +0000 The Boilermakers open the 2018 ESPN Charleston Classic against Appalachian State, with the winner facing Davidson or Wichita State. Full Article
al Where locals land on new basketball prospect rankings for 2019 and 2020 By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 21:08:02 +0000 A look at where locals land on new national lists Full Article
al Purdue men's basketball career scoring leaders By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 21:40:07 +0000 Top 10 scorers in Purdue men's basketball history Full Article
al IndyStar sports app: The best coverage of your favorite Indiana teams, all in one place By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 20:32:42 +0000 Now you can read all of IndyStar's sports content in one place with our free INSports app. Full Article
al From Notre Dame to the Monon Bell: Ranking Indiana's top 50 college football games in 2018 By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 18:42:23 +0000 From Notre Dame to the Monon Bell. We rank Indiana's top 50 college football games in 2018. Full Article
al Purdue basketball alum Caleb Swanigan leads Portland back to NBA Summer League finals By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jul 2018 20:47:14 +0000 Caleb Swanigan's 21 points and 16 rebounds led Portland to a semifinal victory over Memphis. Full Article
al Purdue football offseason notes | More trick plays in 2018? By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jul 2018 03:06:41 +0000 Tracking the Boilermakers throughout the offseason Full Article
al Raw video shows officer using pepper balls while making an arrest during a protest By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 20:09:40 +0000 Indianapolis police arrested a man on Saturday near the location of the fatal police shooting of Dreasjon "Sean" Reed days earlier. Full Article
al 'What life was all about for him was family': Remembering Dennis Barrett, who had COVID-19 By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 21:05:00 +0000 Dennis Barrett, an east Indianapolis native, died of the coronavirus in March. His wife remembers him as a devoted father and ambitious entrepreneur. Full Article
al Pasquale Amore, who died of COVID-19, was the gregarious patriarch of a large family By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:13:45 +0000 Pasquale "Patrick" Amore, 88, had an infectious laugh and a zest for life. He died of COVID-19 at the age of 88. Full Article
al Demonstrators describe arrest and pepper ball deployment during protest By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:52:19 +0000 Demonstrators describe an arrest and pepper ball use by IMPD during a protest over the death of Dreasjon Reed near 62nd Street and Michigan Road. Full Article
al Police use pepper balls while arresting man during protest of fatal police shooting By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:55:05 +0000 Indianapolis police arrested a man on Saturday near the location of the fatal police shooting of Dreasjon "Sean" Reed days earlier. Full Article
al For IMS, Brickyard weekend means several contingencies, but focus is 'May in August' for Indy 500 By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 19:39:38 +0000 Decision makers at Penske Entertainment are beginning to chart the course for a historic summer of racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Full Article
al Richard Stallman Joins Discussion About Changing Emacs' Appearance To Make It More Popular By rss.slashdot.org Published On :: 2020-05-09T23:34:00+00:00 Emacs "predates Linux, and was once far more popular," writes LWN.net, while adding that the text editor "has fallen into relative obscurity over the years." Then it reports on a "mega-thread" on the emacs-devel mailing list about how to make Emacs more appealing and attractive to users: The discussion started with a post from "ndame" asking why Emacs is "so square"; the appearance of things like buttons could be improved with rounded corners, they said. Richard Stallman, one of the original authors of Emacs, seemed somewhat dismissive in his reply: "Perhaps we should implement a mode that puts cosmetics on Emacs so it will appeal to those who judge by the surface of things." But Stefan Kangas thought there was more to it than that: I think it's unfortunate if we assume that this is all bells and whistles. Graphical design elements can also improve usability. I also don't know that it's helpful to assume that the rest of the world will take the enlightened stance.... He wondered if there was "any reason not to improve the default look". Stallman said that there are some technical barriers in finding someone interested in and capable of doing the work needed, but there is an overarching problem that needs to be addressed first: The code to interface Emacs to X-based GUIs needs rewriting by an expert, and has needed it for decades. Until it gets that rewrite, changes in it are likely to break something. Stallman did agree that the graphical design could improve usability, "but I have a feeling that the changes that would help are deeper issues than the shape of corners". It was a long and interesting discussion, touching on the popularity of both Vim and Visual Studio Code, while another post questioned whether Emacs should even be prioritizing its menu bar and tool bar. One post suggested "starter kits" to make the text editor more friendly to newcomers, another suggested making Cntrl-C cut-and-paste the default key binding, and one asked whether it was Emacs' terminology and keyboard shortcuts that might be confusing to users coming from Microsoft Word. "You are basically making a commitment to being or becoming a power user..." argued another post. "If you just want to do 'casual' text editing emacs is a very weird choice in 2020." Read more of this story at Slashdot. Full Article
al As more Southern California beaches and parks reopen, it's 'like being set free' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 20:15:35 -0400 Coronavirus reopening: more beaches and parks Full Article
al Rain likely in Northern California as late-season system arrives from the Pacific By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 20:40:39 -0400 A low-pressure trough pushing into Northern California from the Pacific will bring widespread showers to the part of the state most in need of rain. Full Article
al 12 Peruvian Festivals, One for Each Month of the Year! By incatrail.info Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 20:53:32 +0000 Perhaps you've read somewhere or other that there are over 3,000 traditional Peruvian festivals held throughout the year? It's a popular claim that pops up time and again in guidebooks and on websites, and though we ourselves haven't verified the number, it certainly wouldn't surprise us! Peru is a country that holds onto its traditions while increasingly embracing innovation as well, a perfect storm for festivals and fiestas of all types to flourish and to grow. If you're planning to visit Peru, you might find yourself intrigued by the prospect of observing, or even participating in, one of these many different Peruvian festivals. If that's the case, you're in luck--we've taken the liberty to compile a list of some of our favorite Peruvian festivals, including one for each month of the year in hopes that you'll find something that corresponds with the dates of your trip. Keep in mind that this is very much just the tip of the iceberg--all of these Peruvian festivals are fantastic, but there are many more that we've had to leave out simply due to the nature of our list. If we haven't included any options that work out with your travel itinerary, don't fret--get to researching and we're sure you'll find the festival for you. So without further ado, let's get to it! Here is our list of twelve awesome Peruvian festivals, one for each month of the year: 1. January--Trujillo Marinera Festival Trujillo, a coastal city in northern Peru, is the traditional home of the marinera, an elegant couple's dance making use of handkerchiefs as props. Since 1986 it's been the official national capital of this dance, a status celebrated annually in a month-long marinera festival held throughout the city! The Festival de Marinera, as it's known in Spanish, features dance competitions, parades, and even exhibitions of the Peruvian Paso, a breed of horse also recognized as part of the cultural patrimony of the Trujillo region. One of our favorite Peruvian festivals, this one is a can't miss if you find yourself in the area during January. 2. February--Fiesta de la Candelaria The Fiesta de la Candelaria is not only the largest and most famous festival in Peru, but also one of the largest in South America as a whole--in fact, throughout the continent, it's only dwarfed by the world-famous Carnival in Rio de Janeiro and the Carnaval de Ouro in Bolivia. The first of many religious Peruvian festivals on our list, the Fiesta de la Candelaria celebrates the Virgin of Candelaria, the patron saint of the town of Puno where the festivities are held. Music and dance are at the core of this festival, all of it performed by elaborately-costumed participants numbering well over 40,000. An incredible two week-long synthesis of indigenous and Catholic traditions, this is one of the most iconic Peruvian festivals. 3. March--Festival Internacional de la Vendimia Depending upon where Easter falls during a given year, the month of March can either be very busy or very quiet as far as major Peruvian festivals are concerned. That said, we figured we may as well take a break from the religious festivals to focus on something else with a different sort of appeal--wine! The Ica Region of Peru is famous for a number of things, the Nazca Lines and the desert oasis of La Huacachina among them, but those in-the-know also recognize it as the finest wine-producing region in the country. This role has been celebrated annually in March since the 1950s during the Festival Internacional de la Vendimia, or the International Harvest Festival, in which a queen is famously chosen to ceremoniously stomp the first grapes of the season. 4. April--Festividad del Señor del los Temblores del Cusco Image appears courtesy of www.photoexperience.net. El Señor de los Temblores, or the Lord of the Earthquakes, is the patron saint of Cusco and the celebratory focus of this major Holy Week celebration. The story goes that during an earthquake here in 1650, a canvas image of Jesus Christ was held to the sky as prayers were offered, causing the tremors to subside and saving the town from ruin. Since then, this statue commemorating the original image has become the focal point of an important annual celebration. Each Easter Monday at 7 PM, the statue is removed from Cusco's cathedral and paraded throughout the city. Amazingly, it's said that the statue was not originally black, but rather that its color is due to years of exposure to smoke from incense during religious ceremonies. 5. May--Fiesta de las Cruces First of all, let's be clear: the Fiesta de las Cruces, or the Festival of the Crosses, is not a uniquely Peruvian celebration. However, the way the Peruvians celebrate it does make it one of the most important Peruvian festivals. You see, the Festival of the Crosses is not held in just one spot in the country. Rather, the festival is celebrated in towns and cities throughout Peru, each putting their own unique spin on things. Though the name may conjure up solemn images, don't worry--festivals throughout the Peruvian highlands include music, dancing, and even events such as bullfighting as part of the celebrations. 6. June--Inti Raymi Inti Raymi, the ancient Inca Festival of the Sun, is one of the most traditional Peruvian festivals on our list, indigenous in design and untouched by Catholic tradition. Held annually on June 24th, Inti Raymi is meant to celebrate the Winter Solstice--remember that we're in the Southern Hemisphere here! Banned by the Spanish and the Catholic Church after 1535, the modern incarnation of the celebration began in 1944 based on the few historical records of the festivities that managed to survive. Since then it has grown in size and scope, and though sometimes derided as tourist pageantry by detractors, its historical and cultural significance definitely make it worth checking out among the many Peruvian festivals. 7. July--Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen Image appears courtesy of canadiansocietyforasianarts.org. Another fine example of traditional Andean culture blended with Catholicism, the Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen is held annually around the 16th of July in the relatively small town of Paucartambo, some four hours outside of Cusco. This three or four day festival is nominally religious but also one of the biggest and wildest parties in Peru, drawing visitors from all over the country, many of whom pass the nights sleeping under the stars as there's simply not enough space in town! If you know what you're looking for, you'll actually notice some serious Peruvian history depicted in the festival's songs, costumes, and dance--for example, black-masked dancers represent African slaves imported to work the silver mines here during the colonial era. 8. August--Día de Santa Rosa de Lima Santa Rosa de Lima was the first native-born American saint canonized by the Catholic Church, and her legacy is celebrated throughout the world. However, it should come as no surprise that the grandest festivities take place in her home country of Peru. On August 30th, the anniversary of her death, celebrations and memorials take place throughout the country, the most famous being in Santa Rosa de Quives just outside of the capital city itself. 9. September--Mistura Culinary Festival As you should know by now, Peruvian cuisine is some of the world's best and Lima in particular features what is probably South America's most impressive culinary scene. And as if the food wasn't enticing enough year round, the prospect of eating your way through Peru becomes even more appealing each September when the Mistura Culinary Festival rolls around. Featuring over 200 restaurants and bars not to mention plenty of outdoor vendors and food carts, well over half a million visitors stop by to enjoy the festival's offerings over the course of some ten days in mid-September. Though certainly not one of the most traditional Peruvian festivals on our list, this is without a doubt the most delicious. 10. October--Procesión del Señor de los Milagros The story might sound a bit familiar--an 18th Century earthquake destroyed a good part of town leaving only this iconic image of Jesus Christ standing. This was considered a miracle, the image became even more venerated, and with time the celebration of its feast day became the largest religious celebration in Peru featuring one of the longest processions of any religious gathering in the world. If you're just looking to have fun, this one probably isn't for you--however, this considerably more solemn celebration is one of the most important Peruvian festivals and we couldn't leave it off our list. 11. November--Puno Week Perhaps the name Puno rings a bell? If so, you've got a good memory--this is the same city where our February festival choice of the Fiesta de la Candelaria took place! Puno Week takes place during the beginning of November and centers around November 5th, also known as Puno Day. The purpose of Puno Day, and by extension Puno Week, is to celebrate the legendary birth of one Manco Cápac, said to be the first Inca. This involves a very interesting reenactment of his arrival on the shores of Lake Titicaca bordering the city--and it's also just a great excuse to party the whole week long. 12. December--Santuranticuy Image appears courtesy of www.cuscoperu.com. As we wind down our list, a few things should by now be obvious: the first is that Peruvians love their festivals, and the second is that many of these Peruvian festivals feature religious--and here that means Catholic--themes. The final entry on our list is of course no exception--Santuranticuy is held exclusively in the city of Cusco each year on Christmas Eve, December 24th, and is essentially a massive outdoor marketplace set up to celebrate the holiday. The festival's name, which means "sale of saints," is quite appropriate, as the primary draw here are dolls, sculptures, and figurines used to decorate the nacimientos, or Catholic nativity scenes, found in many Peruvian homes during the Christmas season. However, even if you aren't religious, you're sure to find something of interest at this most shopper-friendly of Peruvian festivals. Full Article Food and Festivals Machu Picchu Inca Trail Places To See and Stay festivals Peru
al Just under three dozen new COVID-19 deaths confirmed in Montreal By montreal.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 15:13:00 -0400 As tests increase on the Island of Montreal, the city announced Saturday that 33 more people have died and 420 new cases have been confirmed in the past 24 hours. Full Article
al Montreal fighter Felicia Spencer confirmed for UFC 260 By montreal.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 22:40:00 -0400 Canadian Felicia (Feenom) Spencer's on-again off-again title challenge against UFC featherweight champion Amanda (Lioness) Nunes has been confirmed for UFC 250. Full Article
al Quebec regions fear Montrealers could spread COVID-19 as restrictions lift By montreal.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 17:37:00 -0400 Residents of Quebec’s regions want Montrealers to stay away, considering the city has the highest concentration of COVID-19 infections in Canada. Full Article