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__label__wiki	0.675266	0.675266	Andrew Holm How To Use FLEX MLS Scottsdale Golf Club Memberships Arizona Schools & Local Government You are here: Home / Scottsdale Homes For Sale Scottsdale Homes For Sale In Scottsdale Arizona Scottsdale Homes For Sale By The Holm Group Click here to search all available Scottsdale homes for sale. Welcome To Scottsdale, Arizona Scottsdale, AZ is part of Maricopa County, and one of the most vibrant American communities. The Census Bureau reports the population is estimated to be just over 300,000 people as of 2015, including a vibrant and growing Latino community. An expansive community, the lower population density ensures a leisurely lifestyle. In general, the city is known as an upscale destination of interest to residents and thousands of tourists from across the United States each year. In fact, Scottsdale just came in third in tourism numbers yearly only to be beat out by Vegas and New York in 2015. Thanks to our year around weather and activities such as: The Phoenix Open, Spring Training Games, Nascar Events, and a ton of other events is probably why so many people like to come to Scottsdale to visit two or three times a year. Scottsdale is nicknamed the West’s Most Western town, and has a distinctive mix of Classic Western culture, modern nightlife and almost a Miami Beach type atmosphere. This city is bordered to the west by Phoenix and Paradise Valley. To the North is Carefree, AZ and to the south is Tempe. Fountain Hills and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is to the east. There are a plethora of Scottsdale homes for sale including in nearby communities like Grayhawk, DC Ranch, Gainey Ranch, Kierland, McCormick Ranch,McDowell Mountain Ranch and Scottsdale Ranch. Scottsdale Demographics Within Scottsdale, AZ there are four major locations. They are: South Scottsdale, Old Town (or Downtown) Scottsdale, Central Scottsdale and North Scottsdale. Scottsdale is considered to be one of the most expensive markets in the entire U.S. In fact, in recent years, Scottsdale (as well as the surrounding Paradise Valley area) were considered to be one of the top 10 markets for luxury homes. Unlike surrounding areas, most of the population of Scottsdale is located in major urban areas. Less than 11,000 people live in rural locations. There are 104,949 houses, 90,543 of which are occupied. In terms of housing density, there are 570 houses per square mile. Prices for Scottsdale locations could start as low as $200,000 or soar to ten million or more for some of the more highend communities. The median asking price for vacant houses is $322,408. In terms of demographics, there are over 90,000 households and 94,000 families in the city. The majority of the population is white, with Latinos making up almost 7% of the population, followed by Black or African Americans, with 1.23%. Over 22% of the housing population has young children, while almost 50% were made up of married couples. Most Scottsdale residents are between the ages of 45 to 65, though there is also a large percentage of young people in the area. The median income for this city was $57,484. However, the median income for a family was $92,289. Scottsdale Tourism Scottsdale is made wealthy not only by its real estate properties but also by its tourism, which accounts for almost 40% of all employed residents. Over seven million people visit Scottsdale every year, bringing in upwards of $3 billion annually. There are over 70 resorts and hotels in the area. Because this is an upscale city, most of the travelers are higher-end, white-collar workers. The massive tourism of Scottsdale has elevated the Scottsdale real estate scene. Other industries have benefited from all the attention, including golf courses, spas, convention centers, marketplaces and art festivals. Even Scottsdale homes for sale have been impacted. There is plenty to do in Scottsdale, AZ. For golfing fun, try one of the resorts such as the Scottsdale Resort on E. McCormick Parkway or the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa. The city actually has the highest number of spa centers per capita of any city nationwide! There are many trendy restaurants, nightclubs and art galleries in the city, and these bring in a younger, wealthier demographic. The art scene is thriving here thanks to organizations like the Scottsdale Arts Festival, The Scottsdale Arts District downtown and public events like the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show and the Scottsdale Jaycees Parada del Sol, which is a month-long celebration. The Scottsdale Unified School District handles all public education in the city, though local areas may be serviced by Phoenix Metro. There are five high schools in Scottsdale; they include Arcadia, Chaparral, Coronado, Desert Mountain and Saguaro. The Scottsdale Public Library has a main branch and four smaller branches. It provides educational facilities to students as well as numerous exhibits, and classes and author visits each year. As far as higher learning, the Scottsdale community college handles most educational pursuits. It is nearby Arizona State University in Tempe. Other educational institutions include Penn Foster College and the non-profit International School of Arizona. Scottsdale Home For Sale What type of real estate is there in Scottsdale, Arizona? You can find everything from mansions to condos to short sales and foreclosures. Scottsdale has 184.4 miles of land with little water except for a few communities that have lakes, which is plenty of room for your dream home. When you’re ready to buy or finance a house and want to relocate to Scottsdale, contact The Holm Group at 480-206-4265. These experts can help you ensure a smooth transition from your current city to this Western Paradise. 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__label__wiki	0.600058	0.600058	Beales department store goes into administration closing 22 branches and putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk MIDAS EXTRA SHARE TIPS: Shares success for online marketing experts is just a Google search away By Joanne Hart for The Mail on Sunday Ticker: Dgs (traded on Aim) Contact: dgsworld.com or 1-303-736-2105 DGS is a rapidly growing, dividend paying company that helps large companies to make more money from the Internet. The Colorado-based group joined Aim less than three months ago - on St Valentine’s Day - at a price of 159p. Since then, the shares have risen to 169p but they should increase considerably more over the coming months. Ten years ago, online shopping was more of a concept than a reality. Today it is commonplace, not just for goods, such as books and clothes, but also for services, such as insurance, electricity and phone lines. Searching for success: DGS helps companies boost their online presence using adverts placed on Google search result pages. Searching for the best provider can be an exhausting process. In some sectors, comparison websites, like GoCompare, can be helpful but consumers often want more than those sites can provide, particularly for certain services. Many companies therefore, think it worthwhile to pay for particular slots on Google and other search engines. These paid for slots appear at the top of virtually any Google page and they are coloured off-white to show they are advertisements. Working out where to appear, when to appear and how much to pay for advertisements is extremely complex, particularly as Internet browsing is such a changeable field. Certain people are more likely to search for certain goods at certain times of day in certain regions and this has a huge bearing on how much to pay for advertising or even what to say. This is where DGS comes into its own. The company was founded in 2008 by Jeff Cox, an American, who spent more than 20 years working for US phone and cable companies. Before founding DGS, Cox was a senior executive at America’s third largest cable TV groups, Charter Communications where he was responsible for direct sales. Cox figured that most service companies do not reap as much benefit from the Internet as they could. He set up DGS to change that. Currently, the company works primarily with telecoms businesses in the US, including lead players such as AT&T, Verizon and Time Warner. In each case, DGS sets up and manages websites offering services for these companies. It then buys paid advertising slots in optimum positions on Google, makes sure its websites are attractive and easy to use and provides call centre help for consumers who want to know more. The group is only paid by its clients when its work results in new customers for those companies and growth to date has been impressive. Having been founded in one of the most difficult years in living memory, DGS was profitable within nine months. Last year, profits doubled to $2.9million (£1.9million). This year, profits of $3.4million are forecast, rising to $5.3million in 2014. At the same time, the company is expected to pay a maiden dividend of 5.2 cents for 2013, surging to 12.3 cents the following year. (All figures are in dollars and cents because DGS is based in the US, but UK shareholders would receive dividends in sterling). The company’s success stems largely from its ability to buy advertising space on Google more cleverly than other businesses – including its own clients – and from the appeal and accessibility of its websites. As a result, DGS and its clients both win. These businesses only pay DGS when they gain new customers and DGS is able to grow because it is smarter online than its clients. Cox and his team work closely with these companies so the websites it runs on their behalf are branded in a similar way, it sells services at the same price and it knows exactly what is available and what is not. Having started in the US telecoms sector, DGS has recently branched into Canada and Latin America and hopes to launch in Europe soon. The Aim listing was part of that project as European companies prefer to deal with a supplier that has a presence over here. Cox also intends to expand into other services over time, such as gas and electricity, insurance and even healthcare. Midas verdict: DGS knows things about Internet behaviour that most people do not even think about, such as 60 per cent of shopping before 10am is done on mobile phones or tablets or that most consumers will buy from the third or fifth paid advert, not the first. This information is growing all the time, allowing the company to pay the best price for the best space. At the same time, Internet-based purchasing is rising all the time and DGS is well positioned to benefit. Cox is clever and ambitious and the shares should rise. Buy. Update: Kier/May Gurney On April 24, Kier Group made a £221million recommended offer for rival May Gurney, offering investors 0.21 Kier shares and 50p in cash for each May Gurney share. The deal follows several weeks of uncertainty, as May Gurney was previously in talks with Costain, another competitor. Kier Group works primarily in public sector construction projects, ranging from Crossrail to local sewerage, as well as building maintenance and services, such as cleaning and catering. May Gurney provides a range of essential services, such as repairing pot-holes, cleaning the streets and resurfacing roads. Both companies have been recommended by Midas Extra in recent years. Kier was tipped last June at 1273p and is now 1185p. May Gurney was tipped in October 2008 at 153p and is now 287p. The shares clearly reflect the bid situation – Kier is paying a 70 per cent premium to May Gurney’s share price on 25th March (before the Costain bid) and a 35 per cent premium to Costain. So what should investors in Kier and May Gurney do now? The rationale behind Kier’s bid is that both companies will now be able to offer more services to each of their existing customers. The areas in which they work are under pressure but the firms should benefit from being able to offer more than previously. There is also the potential to cut costs at the combined group, which should boost profits. Midas verdict: Investors who bought Kier last year should hold and hope that chief executive Paul Sheffield can make a success of this deal. May Gurney investors should hold for now but be prepared to sell up to 50 per cent of their holdings as and when the shares hit 300p. This should happen over the coming weeks. INSIDE MIDAS EXTRA Midas Extra home page See all the latest content Joanne Hart share tips Exclusive tips from top writer On the economics of investing Fund focus extra Top investment fund tips THANK YOU TO OUR READERS As you know, Midas Extra stopped its service at the end of May. I would like to thank you for your support over the months and years and hope you will continue to read Midas in the Financial pages of Mail on Sunday and on This is Money every week where Joanne Hart will still be giving her investment tips. Thank you again and best of luck with all your future investments. Simon Watkins Financial Editor, Mail on Sunday Midas extra	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398171
__label__cc	0.642351	0.357649	How to Reduce Your Exposure to BPA Environment Health Science, Tech, Math › Social Sciences Studies Have Linked BPA to Higher Risks of Heart Disease and Diabetes David Paul Morris / Stringer / Getty Images News / Getty Images by Larry West Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical widely used in common plastic products, such as baby bottles, children’s toys, and the linings of most food and beverage cans. Many scientific studies—including the largest study of BPA ever conducted on humans—have found links between BPA and serious health problems, from heart disease, diabetes, and liver abnormalities in adults to developmental problems in the brains and hormonal systems of children. Recent studies have documented negative health consequences, while others find no ill effects. Endocrine disruptors are notoriously difficult to study, as they may be more dangerous at very low doses than at higher doses. Depending on your tolerance for risk, you might want to minimize your exposure to BPA. Given the wide use of BPA in so many products we encounter every day, it is probably impossible to completely eliminate your exposure to this potentially harmful chemical. Still, you can lower your exposure—and your risk of possible health problems associated with BPA—by taking a few simple precautions. In 2007, the Environmental Working Group hired an independent laboratory to conduct an analysis of BPA in many different canned foods and beverages. The study found that the amount of BPA in canned food varies widely. Chicken soup, infant formula, and ravioli had the highest concentrations of BPA, for example, while condensed milk, soda, and canned fruit contained much less of the chemical. Here are a few tips to help you lower your exposure to BPA. Eat Fewer Canned Foods The easiest way to lower your intake of BPA is to stop eating so many foods that come into contact with the chemical. Eat fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, which usually have more nutrients and fewer preservatives than canned foods, and taste better, too. Choose Cardboard and Glass Containers Over Cans Highly acidic foods, such as tomato sauce and canned pasta, leach more BPA from the lining of cans, so it’s best to choose brands that come in glass containers. Soups, juices, and other foods packaged in cardboard cartons made of layers of aluminum and polyethylene plastic (labeled with a number 2 recycling code) are safer than cans with plastic linings containing BPA. Do Not Microwave Polycarbonate Plastic Food Containers Polycarbonate plastic, which is used in packaging for many microwaveable foods, may break down at high temperatures and release BPA. Although manufacturers are not required to say whether a product contains BPA, polycarbonate containers that do are usually marked with a number 7 recycling code on the bottom of the package. Choose Plastic or Glass Bottles for Beverages Canned juice and soda often contain some BPA, especially if they come in cans lined with BPA-laden plastic. Glass or plastic bottles are safer choices. For portable water bottles, glass and stainless steel are best, but most recyclable plastic water bottles do not contain BPA. Plastic bottles with BPA are usually marked with a number 7 recycling code. Turn Down the Heat To avoid BPA in your hot foods and liquids, switch to glass or porcelain containers, or stainless steel containers without plastic liners. Use Baby Bottles That Are BPA-Free As a general rule, hard, clear plastic contains BPA while soft or cloudy plastic does not. Most major manufacturers now offer baby bottles made without BPA. However, a recent study published in the journal Endocrinology evaluated an alternative plastic compound (BPS) used in products labeled as BPA-free, and unfortunately, it also was found to create significant hormonal disruptions in a fish species. Further studies are needed to determine how concerned we should be for the effects on human health. Use Powdered Infant Formula Instead of Pre-mixed Liquid A study by the Environmental Working Group found that liquid formulas contain more BPA than powdered versions. Practice Moderation The fewer canned foods and beverages you consume, the less your exposure to BPA, but you don’t have to cut out canned foods altogether to reduce your exposure and lower your potential health risks. In addition to eating less canned food overall, limit your intake of canned foods that are high in BPA. Here's How to Reduce Your Exposure to Fluoride How Reusing Plastic Bottles Can Pose Serious Health Hazards A Look at the Safest Type of Reusable Water Bottle to Drink From What Are the Health Risks Associated With Chromium-6? Can You Recycle Plastic Lids and Bottle Caps? Are You at Risk? Trace Your Family Medical History Exposure to Phthalates Causes Health Risks Pasteurization: What It Means and How It Changes Food Is Cow's Milk a Human Health Risk? How Did Soda Shift From a Health Drink to a Health Crisis? See How to Perform Science Magic Tricks With Water What Borax Is, How It's Used, and Where You Can Find It Over 20 Fun Kitchen Science Experiments for Kids What Actually Happens When We Recycle Plastics? Tryptophan: The Antidepressant Lurking in Your Turkey The Interesting History of Soft Drinks	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398174
__label__cc	0.662876	0.337124	Brendan’s 1972 Yamaha XS650 Whether it be foot-powered, or motorised, two wheels have been a life passion for Brendan. The hunt for the biggest engine size he could legally ride on his learner permit led him to one particular machine, a 1972 Yamaha XS650. Despite having always liked motorbikes, it took a nudge in the form of a breakup to get Brendan to pull his thumb out and finally book his licence. Not to do things half-arsed, he got searching for one of the biggest capacity engines the law would allow his restricted licence to ride. It was in this search that the different custom builds and bikes styles began to show up as well. Being smitten with the brat style of the builds coming out of Japan, the Yamaha XS650 would be the weapon of choice. “It just so happened that a mate who was into bikes told me of one that his old mate was selling. It fitted what I was after, and I went over and picked it up.” The bike’s general feel and look was the same as you see it today upon Brendan picking it up, however it wasn’t in running condition and had a lot of elbow grease to be applied to get this thing brapping down the streets. “I took the bike to a workshop to get it running, but it was still always breaking down. No surprise that this began to really frustrate me, until one day I cracked it. I stripped the entire bike down and bought new parts. I slowly pieced it back together over a couple of years until it was complete.” The bike would require some new carbs, fuel lines, throttle and cables, and a battery. Some Pamco bars added a rude bobber style to the bike while the seat was changed for something more simplistic. The tank and fender would be repainted black before the bike was sent off to Mick from Brookevale Repair Centre who would rewire the bike and tune it up so it would be ready for the road. “I was so fucking stoked with his work, he is a legend! Strongly recommended.” What is left is what you see, nothing more. The short chopped exhaust belts out a fat, rude dirty sound that should get most people into custom machines excited, and upset most grumpy baby boomers. This simple terror is built to run a muck through the streets all the while paying respect to Brendan’s love of pushies – all he needs now are the foot pegs to ferry a mate on a fridge-to-fridge. “I love how raw the bike is, it’s small size reminds me of hanging around on the BMX. It performs well and is far more nimble than it looks.” S.S. Scooter EngineeringBuzz Bomb – Sandy’s ’73 Vespa Sprint Veloce By Pete Cagnacci \| September 27, 2017 DGR Sydney 2017 If you saw hundreds of remarkably well-dressed ladies and gents pottering through the streets of ... By Pete Cagnacci \| August 24, 2016 The Zetland Zooter – Curly’s Yamaha TT500 A crazy idea, $50, and a good amount of pestering from a mate were the catalyst ... By Denise Widjaja \| December 4, 2017 Sunday Madness After an evening's gathering last month at Deus Camperdown, which tantalisingly teased us with artworks &...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398176
__label__wiki	0.968162	0.968162	Jewish pianists Israeli-American pianist premieres Beethoven-inspired works from conflict zones Yael Weiss commissions modern takes on sonatas ahead of composer’s 250th birthday, written by 32 musicians, including from Syria and Iran By Olivia Hampton Nelly Ben-Or risked all to play the piano. It helped her survive the Holocaust International concert pianist releases her acclaimed autobiography ‘Ashes to Light,’ a story of betrayal, hunger and self-sacrifice, and the will to continue an artistic life Russian-Jewish pianist dies during performance Mikhail Klein, who worked for Irkutsk Philharmonic Orchestra for 45 years, collapses onstage while playing his own piece Noteworthy piano virtuoso trumpets his Jewish heritage World-renowned pianist Evgeny Kissin holds three passports, but the one that defines him has a menorah on it By Jenni Frazer This Holocaust survivor’s tale has music at its heart and soul A London homecoming for Mona Golabek’s ‘The Pianist of Willesden Lane,’ the story of the concert pianist’s mother, who was saved by the Kindertransport at age 14 By Anne Joseph Andreja Preger, Jewish anti-Nazi partisan, dies at 104 A noted concert pianist, the communal leader was ‘always torn between Jewish public work and music’ Variation is the spice of life for young ‘pianist of the century’ As Igor Levit’s third album hits the shelves ahead of his world tour, he speaks about finding a personal path to great composers’ well-known masterpieces Echoes of prodigy’s music strike chord with lost family Pianist nephew records and dedicates CD in memory of his musician uncle killed in the Holocaust By Hillel Kuttler From the WebFebruary 22, 2014, 9:24 am Kissin offers Jewish composers, Yiddish poets in striking concert departure The Washington Post: World’s leading pianist Evgeny Kissin, a Russian Jew who’s normally tight-lipped, is ‘surprisingly effusive’ when it comes to his people and Israel A message from the Editor of Times of Israel For as little as $6 a month, you can help support our independent journalism — and enjoy an ADS-FREE experience, as well as special benefits and status as a Times of Israel Community member! The Times of Israel covers one of the most complicated, and contentious, parts of the world. Determined to keep readers fully informed and enable them to form and flesh out their own opinions, The Times of Israel has gradually established itself as the leading source of independent and fair-minded journalism on Israel, the region and the Jewish world. We've achieved this by investing ever-greater resources in our journalism while keeping all of the content on our site free. Unlike many other news sites, we have not put up a paywall. But we would like to invite readers who can afford to do so, and for whom The Times of Israel has become important, to help support our journalism by joining The Times of Israel Community. So join now - and for as little as $6 a month you can help support our quality journalism while enjoying The Times of Israel website ADS FREE on desktop and mobile, as well as special benefits and status as a Times of Israel Community member. * The ADS-FREE experience will still show sponsored content. It will become available on the TOI smartphone app in the near future. Join the times of israel community Join our community Already a member? Sign in to stop seeing this	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398177
__label__cc	0.649944	0.350056	HOME › Bookshop › Romance › SHADOWS OF THE NILE Shadows of the Nile by Jo Franklin It’s Aline’s first visit to Egypt – or is it? As soon as Aline embarks on a Nile cruise, she experiences a mysterious sense of déjà vu. The people she meets feel like more than just casual acquaintances, as if she has met them somewhere before… There is the enigmatic Peter, who chides her and makes her laugh; Achmed, who is timeless; Jan, a motherly figure; and Gerald, an artist with a strange demeanour. Why does she feel so close to these people? Who really is the strange Nephthys who claims to be an ordinary businesswoman? Does the handsome man who keeps appearing on the horizon really exist, or is he merely a ghost from the past? With the help of some mystical items, Aline travels back in time to discover a history full of danger and passion. Her adventures in both the past and the present are strongly linked, and only when she can at last find her lover and fight for his existence can she fulfil her true destiny. This spirited adventure moves across Egypt, taking the reader on a journey down the Nile and through the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and many other temples. It is a captivating tale that will have fans of romance desperate to find out if Aline can find her long-lost lover and take her rightful place in history. Goodreads, 19 May Goodreads, 23 February Cayocosta72 Book Reviews, 14 January Enjoyable cruise on the Nile with a journey back into the past! 8 Feb 2014. I really enjoyed this book. First of all I enjoyed the visit to the Pyramids, and the cruise along the Nile. It really felt authentic, as if I was there. I like this sort of adventure story, and this one didn't disappoint me; I was dying to find out if it would all resolve itself, and Aline find her man! The book goes between the present and the past, and I soon got used to that, it was done well. The characters were really lively; I loved the old-fashioned Peter always wearing his white suit. He can't remember if Mary is his fourth wife - super! There's lots of magic in it, and this is done well, and the snakes come to the rescue when things go bad. It goes at a fair pace, and is hard to put down. It's an excellent story, worth getting hold of, definitely. by Sheila Platten A book that would jump off the shelves of a cruise ship 10 Feb 2014 I really enjoyed this well written page turner that re-awakened memories of a Nile cruise last year. Jo Franklin recaptured the atmosphere of the country past and present with her ingenious plot. She linked the members of a travelling party with colourful characters from ancient times in an exciting story. These were vividly drawn and the temple murals really came to life. I can't imagine why cruise ships don't have a good stock of this book on their shelves to complement the galabeyas and pyramids on sale, they literally would 'jump off the shelves'. Shadows of the Nile is perfect reading for those who have become 'templed out', or who are looking for a great souvenir of memorable cruise. And, if you can't go for real read this book and enjoy! by Peerpoint A wonderful whimsical mystery and love story This is a charming story and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I admired how skillfully the writer intertwined past and present, myths and reality. I was reminded of my own cruise down the Nile and my visits to all those storied places. Aline's cruise mates reminded me a little of the Agatha Christies characters from her story set on the Nile. I think the book would appeal especially to younger people and I loved the fact that it had a wonderful happy ending, very much in the present. I would highly recommend buying it before going on that much dreamt about Nile Cruise and reading it as you sail on that fabled river making the stops Aline made. by Brigitte Vogt I read this on recommendation of a friend and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have never been to Egypt but this book made it come to life and made me want to go. The linking of the past to the present made for an exciting read. And a lovely ending too by Harry Midgley Jo Franklin Jo Franklin is the author of many successfully published short stories in the UK and USA in women’s magazines and books. Shadows of the Nile is her first novel to be published with Matador. She has a second novel Cytherea’s Island which she hopes to publish with Matador next year. She has won prizes for short stories through the prestigious David St John Thomas competitions. Also by Jo Franklin, Jo’s Tales, a book of short stories. She is a full member of the Society of Authors, and lives in Berkshire. Also by Jo Franklin / Related Books Cytherea's Island The Moon's an Illusion by Edwina Thomas Under a Greek Spell by Simone Hubbard by Penny Dixon by Beverley Hansford The Unforgiving Shore by Gil Hogg Faithful Conflict by Kathy Murphy Robert's Obsession by Brian Threlfall The Windsurf Girl by M. A. Meadowcroft Path of Injustice Ahoy for Joy by Keith Reilly	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398179
__label__wiki	0.67613	0.67613	HopperGO Review: DVR Shows In Your Pocket This small device lets you take your Dish DVR recordings wherever you go, but it’s not as versatile as other wireless hard drives. By Mike Prospero 2016-05-26T13:00:03Z Small and portable Lets you stream video to five devices Stores up to 100 hours of recordings Can’t transfer recordings back to DVR from HopperGO Not all DVR content can be transferred to HopperGO Today's best HopperGO deals Walmart View Similar Amazon US View Similar We check over 130 million products every day for the best prices When the movie options on airplanes aren't always the best, and you can't stream Netflix, how are you going to keep yourself entertained? The $99 HopperGO is DishTV's inexpensive answer. This small box can hold up to 100 hours of your DVR recordings, which you can carry with you on a cross-country flight or drive. But unless you've got a ton of saved movies, this isn't the device for you just yet. The HopperGO is a small black box, not much larger than a matchbox. On the front are two small LEDs that let you know if it's on, next to a power switch. The back of the box has a micro USB and a full-size USB port; the former is used to charge the Go and transfer content to the device, while the latter is used to copy content off the Go. MORE: Best Streaming Media Players At 2.6 x 2.6 x 0.6 inches, I barely noticed the 2.4-ounce HopperGO in my pocket. After connecting the HopperGO to your Hopper (the device works with the Dish Hopper 2 and Hopper 3 DVRs), a message will appear on your TV as well as the Hopper Anywhere app indicating that it's plugged in. When you transfer a recording to the HopperGO (or your iPad), it's removed from your DVR. Unfortunately, there's no way to transfer that file back to your DVR, so if you want to watch it on your TV again, you'll have to re-record it. Editor's note (5/27): According to Dish, not all content that's transferred to the HopperGO will be removed from your DVR; it all depends on the rights and permissions granted to the content being moved. To watch videos stored on the HopperGO, you must first connect your tablet or smartphone (Android, iOS, and Kindle) to the GO's built-in Wi-Fi network. Unfortunately, the device doesn't have pass-through Wi-Fi, so while your mobile device is connected to the GO, you won't be connected to the Internet. Seagate has included that feature in its wireless hard drives for years. You can stream videos to up to five devices simultaneously, but you need to have installed the Dish Anywhere app on those devices and be logged into it. This could be useful if you have multiple tablets and want to keep your kids entertained on a long car ride. "Copying an HD version of Mad Max: Fury Road (125 minutes) took about 2 to 3 minutes." The Dish Anywhere app also lets you transfer movies directly to your iPad, but then you won't be able to watch the movies on other devices, such as your phone or laptop. MORE: Buying a TV? Here Are 11 Things You Should Know You can also transfer non-DVR content to the HopperGO, such as other movie and music files. The HopperGO has 64GB of onboard storage, which Dish says is enough for 100 hours of recordings. To see how much storage has been used, press the Settings icon in the lower right corner of the Dish Anywhere app and select "HopperGO" from the left-hand menu. Copying an HD version of Mad Max: Fury Road (125 minutes) as well as The Imitation Game to the HopperGO took about 2 to 3 minutes each. However, when I tried copying Whiplash (from Starz) and Stagecoach (from Turner Classic Movies), the GO got stuck on "Preparing." There are limits to what you can watch on the HopperGO. You can't transfer pay-per-view content or movies or shows you've rented. MORE: How to Buy a Streaming Media Player With my iPad connected to my Wi-Fi network, I could see through the Dish Anywhere app what recordings had been transferred to the HopperGO. However, in order to watch those recordings, I had to connect my iPad to the HopperGO's Wi-Fi signal. "Unfortunately, there's no way to transfer that file back to your DVR, so if you want to watch it on your TV again, you'll have to re-record it." Streaming movies from the HopperGO to my iPad was quick; it took about 30 seconds to start buffering, but after that, the movies came through clearly, without any lag or artifacts. I was also able to skip forward and back through movies without much lag. Dish says that the GO's battery will last up to 4 hours when streaming movies to two devices. You can also stream movies while the GO is recharging, which is particularly useful when you're on a long flight. From a full charge, I streamed a movie to a single iPad, and after 3 hours, the HopperGO was down to 56 percent battery life. On the Dish Anywhere app, a status bar in the upper right corner shows how much juice is left on the HopperGO, though. Who says you can't take it with you? The $99 HopperGO is an inexpensive way to watch your DVR recordings when you can't connect to a network, without using up all the storage on your iPad or other tablet. Still, there are some kinks to be worked out: There's no way to tell how much battery life or storage is left on the GO itself, and once you've transferred something from your DVR, there's no way to transfer it back. If you have a lot of content other than Dish DVR recordings, the Seagate Wireless Mobile Storage is a better option. While you can't load DVR recordings to it, this $89 device has 500GB of storage (for any type of content, such as movies, photos and documents), can beam content to Chromecast, an LG Smart TV or a Roku player, in addition to your tablet, and has pass-through Wi-Fi. Dish deserves credit for introducing a different way to take your DVR recordings on the road, but the HopperGO needs some refinement. Galaxy Note 10 Lite vs. Note 10: Which Samsung phone should you buy?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398185
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The paths provide a useful north–south route, connecting neighborhoods with parks... The San Gabriel River Trail extends from the base of the San Gabriel Mountains all the way to the Pacific Ocean. A key component of Los Angeles County's transportation infrastructure, the trail... The San Juan Creek Trail starts where the creek meets the Pacific Ocean at Doheny State Beach in scenic Dana Point. From there, it runs on the levee along the western bank of San Juan Creek to its... The Santa Ana River Trail is a 12-foot wide path following the Santa Ana River, a waterway that is cement-lined through much of Orange County but free flowing in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.... The Santa Clara River Trail follows its namesake waterway, one of Los Angeles County's last unchannelized rivers. The paved trail connects several of Santa Clarita's neighborhoods, including Canyon... The Santiago Creek Trail is a scenic urban ride up a portion of Santiago Creek northeast from the Westfield MainPlace Mall to Collins Avenue in Orange. From Collins Avenue, the trail heads south to... The Shady Canyon Trail is an incredibly scenic route along Shady Canyon Drive in southern Irvine. Extending through the southern reaches of the historic Irvine Ranch and protected Irvine Ranch Natural... The Shoreline Pedestrian/Bicycle Path is a scenic multipurpose trail that runs from the tip of the breakwater opposite Island Grissom at the Long Beach Shoreline Marina to Long Beach's Belmont Shore... The Sierra Bike Trail occupies a sliver of land between active Metrolink commuter rail tracks and Sierra Highway, connecting the communities of Palmdale and Lancaster in California's Antelope Valley.... The South Fork River Trail follows the dry waterway through Santa Clarita, providing many of its residential communities with access to the area's great trail network. Easily accessed from Placerita... Open space is precious in South Gate, and the Southern Avenue Greenway—which runs under overhead power lines—provides an off-street walking and biking route, as well as play areas for the community.... The Tracks at Brea Trail provides a 4-mile route across the city of Brea, which lies about 30 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The trail consists of a two-lane paved bikeway for wheeled users and a... CA 4 mi Asphalt, Gravel The Turtle Rock Trail meanders its way through the neighborhood of the same name in southern Irvine. The path is a short—but serious—aerobic workout, as it features climbs to the trail's high point at... If you are looking for a quick escape from the smog and traffic of Southern California, take a trip along the Tustin Branch Trail. Currently open in two disconnected segments, the trail runs on the... CA 2.2 mi Concrete, Dirt The scenic University Trail begins at a connection with the San Diego Creek Trail and runs east along University Drive through southern Irvine. The trail stretches the length of William R. Mason... The short Upper Bay Trail arcs around the northern edge of the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve near the Newport Beach–Irvine city line. The protected estuary, home to six rare avian species, is... The Venta Spur Trail travels along the narrow corridor of a former rail spur that began serving the Frances Packing House—a major citrus processing facility—in 1916. Today, the popular trail serves... The Victoria Avenue Bike Path parallels a scenic parkway dotted with palm trees that was built in 1892 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The northeastern end of the trail... The Walnut Trail shares a wide corridor with an active railroad line, a BNSF route, through a section of Orange County known for producing oranges and strawberries. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe... The Watts Towers Crescent Greenway is a short but pleasant rail-trail in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles. The trail's central attraction is the Watts Towers Art Center, home of the striking and... The Whittier Greenway Trail occupies part of an abandoned railroad right-of-way in its namesake town, running parallel to Whittier Boulevard and Lambert Road between Mills Avenue and Pioneer Boulevard... The Woodbridge Trail, while short, is one of the most scenic in Irvine's extensive trail network. Views of two lakes and surrounding mountains unfold around each bend. It's a great route for families... More Lynwood bike trailsView Fewer Lynwood bike trails More Lynwood walking trails View Fewer Lynwood walking trails More Lynwood running trailsView Fewer Lynwood running trails Love love love this path! January, 2020 by laurenhenrylive This is truly one of the most picturesque trails that I’ve found in OC. I’m lucky to live where the trail starts near El Toro and Ridgeline, so I am right on the trail and it’s a beautiful and well-kept bikeway where I do my longer runs. I’m so happy I found this one! I’ll be doing my long runs here for sure! I absolutely LOVE this trail, BUT... January, 2020 by juliradford I absolutely love walking on the Pacific electric trail. I am on it several times a week. BUT there are no restroom facilities! The only one is at the trail hub....and that's it! What are we suppose to do? Not drink water while exercise? Pee in a bush on the side of the trail? There absolutely NEEDS to be restroom facilities along the trail. One of my favorite trails January, 2020 by anicecupoftea2 This is definitely one of my favorite trails. It’s well maintained, safe and easy to park. January, 2020 by rage2death Starting from El Segundo to Compton Blvd the trail is very dirty road has many cracks and lots of broken glass. Pop both tires one with a piece of glass the other had a thorn stuck in it. Only made it to Alondra and trail was getting better. Go-to Trail December, 2019 by iiracing Nice wide trail with asphalt and gravel I run almost every Saturday morning. Easy access and parking. Sometimes busy with families, dogs, bikes and horses, but the trail is so wide there is always room. I usually carry my own water so adding restrooms would make this a 5-star trail! Go early, when the sun is out! December, 2019 by carlos.ohio The trail itself is as beautiful as ever, however, the place is infested with the homeless. I don't recommend anyone go there alone and at night. Not safe for women with children when the sun is low or gone. It's really unfortunate that the city can't really do anything about the homeless building communities alongside the trail border walls (the back of homes and businesses where all the greenery is), because of their legal human rights. Enjoy the trail, but be aware of your surrounding. easy fun ride November, 2019 by oesparza07 This is a great path to ride your bike fairly easy. my kids have done it from start to finish it was beautiful ride September, 2019 by amandachavez3d Water and nice views September, 2019 by jackfive1964 Rode from Centennial Park to downtown Huntington Beach. Nice trail with lots to see. Trail dumps you right into huntington beach. Great ride July, 2019 by zakath1 Great trail to ride to the beach. I only rode on the 14 mile stretch from Amtrak Anaheim station to the beach but the trail was awesome Great surface to ride, parks and brides along the way many on and off access . but continuing trail with no autos to worry about. Great Pleasant ride Great beautiful trail to ride It can get difficult if the beach is very busy. You may have to ride around and through crowds but it is part of the fun a bit. Bathrooms and food is available all along the trail. Great scenery and mostly flat. Parking tip June, 2019 by mandeville.stephanie You can park for free in the lot next to the bus roundabout. If you come in at the north end of the trail (off of Warner) and turn right after the jack in the box you'll see a parking lot on the left. There's no fee to park there! 😉	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398193
__label__cc	0.621918	0.378082	Trelleborg to Showcase Products & Solutions for Smart Farming at Agritechnica 2017 At Agritechnica 2017, with Smart Farming increasingly on the agenda, Trelleborg will showcase a number of key innovations aimed at helping farmers to produce more with less, sustainably. Lorenzo Ciferri, VP of Marketing and Communications, explained: “Innovation and sustainability are at the heart of what we do. Digitalization and the increasing use of technology in farming operations are key trends which we have been supporting for some time now; what we are showcasing at Agritechnica is an evolution of that process.” Trelleborg’s on stand experience will not just be limited to physical products. It will also feature the digital world of farming through a Virtual Reality experience and 3D Farm Simulator 17 for which Trelleborg is an official partner. Ciferri continued: “The increased use of technology and the digitalization of agriculture is an incredibly important development for farming and Trelleborg is right at the forefront of this movement. The challenge, as always, is to produce more with less and to do so sustainably. Technology has a transformational effect on the ability to do this. We feel that there is no better way to show this than to bring it to life at Agritechnica.” At the show, Trelleborg will showcase: • The ConnecTire smart wheel. Brand new from Trelleborg the ConnecTire is a sensor-based smart wheel which increases efficiency and productivity by reducing the risk of tire slippage on the rim. ConnecTire constantly monitors two key variables – tire pressure and temperature – which it relays to both tractor and farm mainframes via Bluetooth and wireless connectivity. Operators set their target tire pressure and can then monitor how tire pressure deviates from that target and act accordingly. Should corrective action be required, ConnecTire automatically sends an alert via its App, ensuring minimum disruption and maximum machine safety. • The VIP (Variable Inflation Pressure) system is a smart solution capable of self-adjusting the tire pressure of a combine harvester during use. Responding to the precise load it optimizes tire footprint, thereby reducing soil compaction. The VIP systems was awarded a Gold Medal at the 2017 SIMA innovation awards and will be presented via live on stand live demonstration throughout the exhibition. • PneuTrac is a new generation of agricultural innovative tires that combines the advantages of a radial agricultural tire with the benefits of a track. It delivers unbeatable performance on both steep slopes and muddy terrain, reducing downtime to zero in demanding conditions. On stand Trelleborg will exhibit the 480/65T28 size. • The VF750/70R44, a new size in the TM1060 range, is designed with the latest generation of tractors in mind using ProgressiveTractionTM technology. This new size, exclusive to Trelleborg, means the TM1060 range is now available for tractors over 400 horsepower and can be used with narrower rims, improving tractor efficiency. In addition, the tire is able to work at a higher torque and provides a wider footprint, increasing traction. It also delivers a load capacity of up to 40 per cent more than any other premium product in the market. • The YourTire personalization service is demonstrated on stand on an IF900/65R46 TM1000 High Power tire. YourTire is an online service that allows farming professionals to personalize their tires with either their name or logo. • The new IF 800/70R32 TM3000 VIP Ready is designed using BlueTireTM Technology. For the latest generation of harvesters and combine machines, its tread pattern, along with its advanced carcass design, maximizes the load capacity of the tire at low inflation pressure. The TM3000 range protects soil and boosts crop yield, combining both sustainable and precision farming. • The new Trelleborg TH500 is a radial tire for the latest generation of telescopic handlers and backhoes operating on hard surfaces. The advanced TH500 radial tread-design along with its reinforced structure, delivers a longer tire life while ensuring high traction and premium self-cleaning properties. “At Agritechnica 2017 visitors will see the very best of what Trelleborg has to offer,” concludes Ciferri. “From groundbreaking innovations to immersive digital experiences, we will be sharing our commitment and passion for agriculture; helping to produce more with less, sustainably” Agritechnica runs from November 12 to 18 in Hannover, Germany. Further information will be available at Trelleborg’s Agritechnica Press Conference on Monday November 13th 2017. "Trelleborg to Showcase Products & Solutions for Smart Farming at Agritechnica 2017"	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398197
__label__cc	0.735652	0.264348	Can Accessibility Transform Society? by admin \| May 16, 2018 \| Article \| 0 comments Tim Berners-Lee designed the world wide web on the simple and yet profound principle – that anyone should be able to share information with another person anywhere. But this goal, simple as it sounds, is seldom attained. How can a person with hearing, vision, motor or cognitive disability navigate the web without giving it a second thought? How can we help a senior citizen who is intimidated by technology, access his or her bank services through the mobile? Most web applications tend to exclude these users, unintentionally. Around 19 percent of the population cannot access your website. Accessibility is now required by law in many cases due to the ADA and Section 508. Federal websites and educational institutions have made their websites and applications accessible and many organizations are now heading towards compliance. The World Wide Web Consortium, founded by Berners-Lee has codified the standards for accessibility in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Overview or WACG.20. When Exclusion Is Unintentional The ideal application is the one that works intuitively because it sees the user at its center. We see a website, we can easily scroll through or click on it, we hear the audio, so we can do it effortlessly. People with disabilities face obstacles in using digital devices and accessing the internet because they are invisible to the design. Unintentionally, they are excluded by barriers. Universal design sees everyone and values their differences. When we design in a way that includes people with diverse abilities, we create something that is not merely functional, but intuitive, and at its core, empathetic. Accessibility Is The New Normal Technology is not about code or products. Technology is about us. And we are diverse. Technology must reflect our needs. “I think it really hit me when I realized, hey, why are we leaving out ten to twenty percent of the population, says Nitika Sharma, our resident accessibility wiz. “Why do things half way? We are writing tons of code anyway, and by simply putting in a little more effort to think about how a person with a screen reader might use the site, and working that into our process, we can push open the doors a little wider. “ Should you do it Solving the problems for people with disabilities results in benefits for everyone, including senior citizens, new users, people with low literacy or fluency, users of older technology and all mobile users. People can be intimidated by unfamiliar technology. Weaving accessibility in can make your organization’s website and application a friendlier touchpoint. Accessibility is a journey Most designers and developers think of accessibility as not just a goal, but a road to commitment. “Accessibility is not yet a hundred percent today,” Nitika says. “That means, even if your site is WACG.20 compatible, your content may not be easily understood by people using accessible technology, and then again, it may not work for everyone with a disability, because it is an evolving process. But it is what we aspire to do and we are on this journey together. “ The web has the power to revolutionize the lives of people with temporary and permanent disabilities by giving them access to information, services, education, commerce and much more. When we pledge to make the web more inclusive, we can ensure it reaches its maximum potential. We are really talking about ways in which we can transform society. As we break down obstructions, byte by byte, we empower individuals.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398198
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__label__cc	0.743739	0.256261	VINTAGE NEW YORK CITY MAGAZINE Launches Modern, Vintage-Inspired Content to Showcase Fashion Trends, Charities in the Big Apple. New York City (Sep 6, 2014) -- Just following the buzz of THE THIRD ISSUE now on line and print, fashion fanatics continue celebrating at the launch of New York’s hottest new magazine - Vintage New York City Magazine. On September 6, 2014 , Zuri McDaniels Hosts Vintage NYC Magazine's , ” THE MODERN GATSBY CELEBRATION." BoConcept , Mina D Jewelry, special celebrity guests as Darryl McDaniels DMC/RUN DMC will be joining together in celebration of all things vintage and charitable. A portion of the proceeds from the launch party will be donated to “The Felix Organization” “Our magazine features everything from vintage fashion to hair and makeup styles,” said Amelia Meloni, the magazine founder. “We also know how much the fashion community in New York supports charitable causes, so we were excited at the opportunity to support ‘The Felix Organization’ at our launch event.” Featured in our third issue is Beautiful Zuri McDaniels, wife to the legendary hip-hop icon, Darryl McDaniels of RUN DMC and DMC As well as extraordinarily talented jazz musician, Ozzie Melendez www.ozziemelendez.com WHAT: Vintage NYC Magazine Launch WHEN: September 6, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. - 10:30pm WHERE: BoConcept PRESS: 7:30 p.m. RED CARPET: 8:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. www.vnycmag.com Come out dressed to impress in clothing inspired by the book, The Great Gatsby. Vintage fashion with a fashion forward modern twist of the 1920’s. The launch of this third issue hottest new magazine is something you won't want to miss! If you can't live without fashion, events,charities, hair, make-up, glamour and fun, you have to be at this event! Music, drinks and sweets! PICK UP OUR THIRD ISSUE AT THE EVENT! The Felix Organization was founded eight years ago by Rock ’n Roll Hall of Famer, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and Emmy Award winning casting director, Sheila Jaffe. Both adopted and grateful to have been “taken home”, they were compelled to use their resources and experience to enrich the lives of children growing up in the foster care system. They had no idea the impact this partnership would have on the lives of so many disadvantaged children. This summer, Felix will send its 1,000th child to Camp Felix, an overnight camp in Putnam Valley, NY designed to meet the unique needs of youth in foster care. Felix also sponsors Camp Felix West, a camp serving Los Angeles based foster youth and offers programs to help foster children in New York City reach their dreams throughout the year. For more information visit www.thefelixorganization.org The Felix Organization 43 Oyster Bay Road Locust Valley, NY 11560 www.thefelixorganization.org The Felix Organization invites you to Om This Way 10:15am- 12pm At Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Avenue Performance by Darryl McDaniels of Run DMC Yoga taught by Tanya- B Urban Legends Tanya-b ambassadors Halle Becker and Kay Kay Clivio Bring your yoga mats for OM THIS WAY, a charity yoga class with special guest appearance by Grammy-nominated hip hop icon, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of RUN DMC, to benefit The Felix Organization, a charity he co-founded with Emmy-award winning casting director, Sheila Jaffe, to provide services to children in the foster care system. Let's OM THIS WAY for the kids with some of DMC's hits and a yoga class taught by two of NYC's renowned yoga teachers. Don't miss this rare opportunity to give back! Make sure to shop tanya-b's gorgeous yoga lifewear and sip delicious juices by Rawpothecary. Free guest passes to Pure Yoga studios courtesy of Pure Yoga NYC. Special thanks to Tanya-b New York, Pure Yoga, Brooklyn Bowl and Rawpothecary I cannot attend but I'd like to donate to send kids in foster care to Camp Felix Copyright © 2015 The Felix Organization, All rights reserved. You are receiving this e-mail because you signed up at an event.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398218
__label__wiki	0.566088	0.566088	Home \| Book \| Flight Tickets \| From Nashville \| To Vancouver Flight tickets from Nashville to Vancouver If you're considering your options for flight tickets from Nashville to Vancouver, WestJet is the smart choice. We have flights that take off and land all across North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe, including Vancouver International Airport, which is the reason you can always turn to us to get to where you need to be. We also believe that our passengers shouldn't get less simply because they pay less, and that's why we're committed to offering affordable air travel that comes complete with exemplary customer service. So start by checking out our flight tickets today. Your getaway to Vancity starts here Airport Details: From BNA, Nashville International Airport To YVR, Vancouver International Airport Vancouver's picture-perfect landscapes are the stuff of dreams — dreams that can come true when you fly there with WestJet. Its fine wines and exceptional winter sports facilities attract visitors from all around the world, but you shouldn't miss its outstanding heritage institutions, historic sites and carefree nightlife. On top of that, the airport is located just a few miles from the downtown core, which means you'll be sampling the city's delights almost as soon as you get there. Find flight tickets with WestJet that will take you to one of the most spectacular and sophisticated places in British Columbia. Whether you're travelling for business or to visit attractions like the Vancouver Art Gallery, the Vancouver Museum or Stanley Park, you can rest assured that you'll get from Nashville to Vancouver swiftly, safely and comfortably with WestJet. Flights from Nashville to Vancouver Cheap Flights from Nashville to Vancouver Cheap Tickets from Nashville to Vancouver Airfare from Nashville to Vancouver Last Minute Flights from Nashville to Vancouver Airline Tickets from Nashville to Vancouver Flight Deals from Nashville to Vancouver Last Minute Flight Deals from Nashville to Vancouver Round Trip Flights from Nashville to Vancouver	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398231
__label__wiki	0.621682	0.621682	Patents are the representation of genius expressed through unique innovations. As such, patents are a primary asset of any successful enterprise. When filed internationally, they support a stable market positioning. Customers identify themselves more easily with companies that invest in research and development and share their singular treasures with their loyal base. This is exactly the story of Wibu-Systems, a company that strongly believes in its highly qualified staff. Over the years the bright minds of Wibu-Systems’ founders and employees have collaborated to create major components of present and future technology. These intellectual property milestones have been protected through patents valid in numerous countries. In particular, Wibu-Systems holds the following patents: Method for authorizing newly connected devices when connecting to a computer via an interface A method for protecting a computer system against the transmission of unauthorized data from a device connected to an interface, in particular a USB device, of a computer system, where the computer system comprises of a screen and an interface. The system has an operating system installed as well as preferably a specific driver, which is suitable for the connected device. The method consists first of recognizing a device via the interface and optionally classifying the device. The data sent by the device is received, and any unauthorized data is detected. In a further step, a test form is displayed on the screen, which is preferably associated with an input request. In the next step, an authorization test is executed, in particular a Turing test, the received data is evaluated, and it is verified whether the test was successful. If the test is passed, the device is authorized, and the data transmitted by the device is passed on to the computer system. If the test is not successful, the device is blocked, and no further data is transmitted. More Method and computer system for protecting a computer program against influence Method for protecting a computer program against the influence of an intrusive program or manipulation software used to manipulate computer programs on a computer system with a processor unit, main memory, and a storage medium. The method relies on Kerckhoffs’ principle. Parts of the computer program are encrypted to prevent its static analysis without execution of the program by the processor. A key required for decrypting the encrypted parts of the computer program is stored in a secure container that communicates with the computer. More Method and device for protection of computer software and/or computer-readable data Method comprises encoding of the software by a license provider using license parameters, recording of software, encoded license parameter transfer from provider to license taker and automatic encoding of the software using the license parameters while the software is being used by the license taker. More Method for controlling data processing device The invention relates to a method for controlling a data processing device that is connected to a computer via an interface. Said method comprises the following steps: a device-specific command is generated on the computer by means of an application program; the command is stored in a special file and is then transmitted by the computer to the device with the aid of the write instruction of the computer's operating system; the special file is received by the device; the device-specific command is read out from the special file; the device processor finally executes the command. More Authorization code recovering method The invention relates to a method for recovering an authorization code which is assigned to a licensee by a licensor and is stored in an access-protected data processing device that is connected to a computer of said licensee via an interface. A backup file which is part of the authorization code and contains the license parameters is stored on the licensee's computer. More Method for intrusion detection Method for protecting computer software by detecting an attack of an intruding program interfering with the execution of said protected software on a computer system with a processor and at least a processor memory, wherein the computer software to be protected communicates with a license container containing a license for using and executing the protected computer software and containing at least one cryptographic key, wherein the license container provides licenses and cryptographic keys for the protected software to protect its usage and its integrity, and wherein the protected computer software is at least partly encrypted and uses the associated cryptographic keys to decrypt said protected software for executing comprises the following steps. More Method for protecting an application program against reverse engineering and related computer program product Method for protecting an application program executable on a computer against reverse engineering, said application is created to run with at least one selected dynamic link library (DLL) on said computer, comprises the steps of: removing the references from the application to the used dynamic link library to be run with; adding a specific library loader to the executable application program, said loader either contains or has access to said dynamic link library; setting modified references to said dynamic link library in the correct places of the application; and, upon loading said application program and said loader into the main memory of said computer, initializing said dynamic link library by said library loader; thereby linking said library to the application program like a static link library. More Method for generating a cryptographic key for a secure digital data object on the basis of the current components of a computer Method for generating a cryptographic key on the basis of current components of a computer for decryption of an encrypted, computer-specific authorization code for activating a protected digital data object e.g. executable file such as executable program, application, application program and programs in machine language or in script languages, non-executable files such as programs in source code, text file, database file, audio file, image file and video file and general binary files used by proprietary programs for storing data, on the computer. More Method for protecting an application program and related computer program product A method for protecting an application program executable on a computer against reverse engineering where said application is created to run with at least one selected dynamic link library (DLL) on said computer; the method comprises the steps of: removing the references from the application to the used dynamic link library to be run with, adding a specific library loader to the executable application program where said loader either contains or has access to said dynamic link library, setting modified references to said dynamic link library in the correct places of the application, and, upon loading said application program and said loader into the main memory of said computer, initializing said dynamic link library by said library loader; thereby linking said library to the application program like a static link library. The library loader and the pseudo-statically linked library (PLL) could be embedded into the application program, thereby using unused space within the application. The protected application presents itself as a monolithic application without the vulnerable interface to a DLL. More Wibu-Systems Company Brochure	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398235
__label__cc	0.687037	0.312963	Based on a lifetime of practicing traditional and herbal medicine, Tieraona Low Dog, MD founded Wildcrafter Botanicals to take coffee to the next level by infusing it with botanicals. The result is four thoughtfully crafted coffee blends that turn everyday rituals into extraordinary moments. Meet The Wildcrafter Wildcrafter was born in the northern New Mexico fields, gardens and apothecary of our Founder, Tieraona Low Dog, MD, a physician who has gathered, grown, studied and used botanical medicines for more than 40 years. A scientist, clinician, educator and author, Dr. Low Dog is considered one of the nation’s leading experts in botanicals. Learn more about her story here. Brewed With Intention At Wildcrafter, we go to work every day with intention. We create meaningful products that improve your quality of life without harming the environment. We support women and community-owned farms in Colombia. We take extra steps to ensure that our coffee and botanicals are Fair Trade, organic and non-GMO. We are uncompromising when it comes to ensuring the integrity of our products and transparency of our labels. Those are just the standards we choose to follow at our company every day. A Force of Nature When it comes to sourcing the herbs for Wildcrafter botanically infused organic coffee, nature has already done the work—we just put it into your coffee. That’s why every single batch of herbs gets independently tested for genus and species to ensure the right plants make it into your pantry. But we don’t stop there. Wildcrafter tests for heavy metals, herbicides and more than 300 different types of pesticides. It’s the only way to guarantee you get the high-quality coffee and benefits you deserve. We never ship a box of coffee until it’s perfect, so you can feel good about every sip. Maximize Your Everyday Rituals Routines are everyday habits that keep you grounded, keep you moving and keep you on task. But transformation happens when you step out of the ordinary, and those are the moments we strive to create when you brew a cup of Wildcrafter botanically infused organic coffee. Something as simple as transforming your daily coffee habit into a ritual can create a different experience that can have a powerful effect on health and wellbeing.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398237
__label__wiki	0.897383	0.897383	Understanding the 2017 Mac market, in pictures Let's look at the Mac market When Apple disclosed its plans for a revised Mac Pro earlier this year, the company brought a select group of tech reporters to Cupertino. The stats in this slideshow are derived from the reports of John Gruber and Lance Ulanoff. Published: June 21, 2017 -- 12:22 GMT (05:22 PDT) Photo by: David Gewirtz Caption by: David Gewirtz Installed base of Macintosh The Mac user base is about 100 million, according to Apple. iPhone sales are strong While it took 33 years for the Mac to hit 100 million users, it took Apple only three months to sell 78 million iPhones this year. Five percent of Macs in use sold this year Even though the Mac's been around for a long time, more than 5 percent of the installed base bought Macs this year. Is the Mac insignificant? Compared to the iPhone, the Mac sales level seems insignificant. Apple brings in a lot of Mac revenue But Apple brings in $25B in Mac annual revenue. That's not small potatoes. Photo by: GraphicsStock Here's a key comparison In fact, according to Fortune, the Mac business is bigger than McDonalds. I know. It surprised us, too. Photo by: McDonalds Mac, as a company, would be big To say it slightly differently, if the Mac was its own company (like Apple's FileMaker is its own company), MacCo would be bigger than the company that makes Big Macs. Not a lot of pro use of Macs But... let's look at it from a different perspective. Only about 30 percent of all Mac users do pro-level work. And we're not talking every day here. We're talking about launching a pro app once a month. Serious users are even less common When you get to the really serious users of Macs, those who use pro-level apps at least once a week, we're looking at only 15 percent of the user base. I wonder what that makes folks like me, who live in pro-apps almost all day, every day? This explains a lot For most Mac users, then, it probably doesn't matter if they use a Mac or an iPad. It's really just about 15 percent of the market that really, really cares about the power in a Mac. The gotcha? You're talking about 15 million or so people who are making and influencing and building all the stuff most everyone else is consuming. Most use laptops This goes straight to the point of why Apple pays more attention to laptops. It's odd, though, why Apple has yet to put 32GB or more of RAM in a laptop. That would sooth many pros, and keep the business simpler. Let's wrap things up There is no doubt the Mac market is big. It's not Windows big and it's not iPhone big, but anything bigger than McDonalds is big. But the iPhone is so much bigger Then again, anything -- pretty much anything -- compared to the iPhone is going to seem small. Except, maybe, Android. By David Gewirtz for DIY-IT \| June 21, 2017 -- 12:22 GMT (05:22 PDT) \| Topic: Apple If you think the Mac is just a small bit of Apple's overall business, you'd be right. But if you think the Mac market is small, you'd be very, very wrong. Apple iPhone Hardware Mobility Smartphones Tablets	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398244
__label__cc	0.58279	0.41721	redemptioner love redemptioner from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition. noun A colonial emigrant from Europe to America who paid for the voyage by serving for a specified period as a bondservant. noun One who redeemed himself or purchased his release from debt or obligation to the master of a ship by his services, or one whose services were sold to pay the expenses of his passage to America. noun One who redeems himself, as from debt or servitude. noun Formerly, one who, wishing to emigrate from Europe to America, sold his services for a stipulated time to pay the expenses of his passage. noun An immigrant, generally from the 18th or 19th century, that gained passage to America by selling themselves as an indentured servant. noun Someone who redeems oneself, such as from debt or servitude. Though Clate Wellford and the other coal miners never heard the word redemptioner and indent, they were not unlike those pioneer victims of unscrupulous subordinates. Blue Ridge Country No taint was apparently attached to it, and many a worthy family had a "redemptioner" for its first The Land We Live In The Story of Our Country Brown, a fellow "redemptioner", and with their six children all drifted into Protestantism. The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne Overdursh, --, Dutch redemptioner bought with his family, 167. George Washington: Farmer McComee had earned enough to pay back the price of his purchase money, and was no longer a redemptioner, but a free man and his own master. Ben Comee A Tale of Rogers's Rangers, 1758-59 In the apportionment, or representation clause, the redemptioner and the apprentice counts each as a man, whereas five slaves are enumerated as only three free men. Continental Monthly , Vol. 6, No. 1, July, 1864 Devoted to Literature and National Policy. Another Scotch redemptioner, named William Munroe, who was shipped to this country in the _John and Sara_, settled at Cambridge Fields or Now the negro is a human being, as well as an apprentice or a redemptioner, though the Constitution does not consider him as the equal of either. Pennsylvania and many a redemptioner who had discharged his bond of servitude pressed out into Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, or beyond. History of the United States I would have sooner, I believe, wrought by the side of any rascally redemptioner in the iron mines of the Patapsco than have gone to Richard Carvel — Volume 01	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398247
__label__wiki	0.783161	0.783161	Miss Malaysia Wins Best National Costume, But Host Steve Harvey Thinks She’s Miss Philippines Source: E Online & Facebook Ah, Miss Universe pageant, we’re not entirely sure if you’ve made another mistake or if you’re actually just kidding around, but it seems like announcing the wrong winner is becoming a tradition on the internationally renowned show! This time around, their returning host Steve Harvey had announced Miss Philippines, Gazini Ganados as the winner of the national costume contest. But, lo and behold, the actual winner that was standing next to him was none other than… drum roll please Miss Malaysia! Miss Malaysia, Shweta Sekhon, who was standing right next to the 62-year-old TV personality, was clearly a different woman from Miss Philippines, in a very different outfit. But yet, Harvey had addressed Miss Malaysia as Miss Philippines, prompting her to correct him in front of the audience, cameras and judges. “Here’s a look at the winner, Miss Philippines,” he said while gesturing to Miss Malaysia, to which she responded by asking for the microphone so that she could kindly correct him. “It’s not Philippines, it’s Malaysia,” she said, according to E!Online. Source: E Online Her correction caused Harvey to get flustered and admit that he had just read whatever the teleprompter told him before diverting attention to the Miss Universe organization, jokingly claiming that they’ve been setting him up with mistakes on the teleprompter since the controversial Miss Universe 2015 incident, where he had read out the wrong winner, said Huffpost. “Well, let me explain something to you. I just read that in a teleprompter. You all quit doing this to me, I can read this, they’re trying fixing it now. This is what they did to me back in 2015,” he said. Maybe it’s about time the Miss Universe association looks into hiring a more culturally-inclined host. Thankfully, our graceful Miss Malaysia distracted everyone from the debacle by taking the initiative to explain the deep-rooted cultures and heritages that went into the creation of her Malaysian national costume. “This represents one of the states in Malaysia, which is the state of Melaka and its historical heritage in my country. So, what you see here are 5 tables filled with food that we have during the high tea sessions. And what I’m wearing is the bride’s outfit of the mixed marriage between the Malays and the Chinese, and the wings define the tail of the goldfish, which they believe is a sign of prosperity,” she beautifully explained. Her incredible vibrant and colourful costume was created by the marvellous Malaysian couturier, Carven Ong, whose creations have been featured in the Hollywood blockbuster film, Crazy Rich Asians. Affectionately named ‘A Peranakan Indulgence’, Ong was clearly inspired by the rich heritage of the Peranakan community and its bridal traditions. Source: TheStar Despite the somewhat embarrassing moment on Harvey’s part, our Miss Malaysia carried herself with nothing but complete grace and confidence. And let’s not beat around the bush, our national costume was a winner from the beginning and truly deserve the honour. Way to go, Carven and Shweta! You’ve made your country proud. Also read: Indonesian Athlete’s Dad Passes Away During His 2019 SEA Games Match, Buries Gold Medals With Him Related Topics:announcementbridalculturefoodGoldfishheritagemiss malaysiaMiss Philippinesmiss universemiss universe 2019mistakenational costumeperanakanShweta Sekhonsteve harveytailwingswinner	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398250
__label__wiki	0.843678	0.843678	Putin Meets Assad in Syria, Marks Regime’s Gains Leader makes second visit since Russia ramped up military support for Damascus in 2015 Russian forces expanded their military presence in Syria following President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from the area. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains why Russia is so eager to spread its influence in the Middle East. Photo: Getty Images (Originally Published October 17, 2019) Raja Abdulrahim BiographyRaja Abdulrahim @RajaAbdulrahim raja.abdulrahim@wsj.com Updated Jan. 7, 2020 6:04 pm ET Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare trip to Syria, demonstrating his influence in the battle-scarred country. The Russian leader’s visit to Damascus on Tuesday was his second since Moscow deployed forces in 2015 to support the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. The leaders held talks and heard military reports on the state of affairs in the country, the Kremlin said. Mr....	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398254
__label__wiki	0.807713	0.807713	First responders compete for charity in eating contest by: Suzie Hunter Posted: Jul 26, 2019 / 11:58 PM EDT / Updated: Jul 26, 2019 / 11:58 PM EDT (WTNH) — Teams of first responders came to Dunkin’ Donuts Park hungry on Friday ready to compete in the Bear Trap Challenge. Teams of three took on this 5lb pizza taco before the Yard Goats game. It’s a two-pound pizza filled with two pounds of mac and cheese and one pound of pulled pork. The team that finished the fasted earned $500 to the charity of their choice. “It is kind of outrageous so I think it helps to kind of balance it out, do something crazy but do something good with it,” said Jamie “The Bear” McDonald, owner of Bear’s Smokehouse. The winning team came from West Hartford Police Department. “It was an opportunity to get a donation for one of our locally founded charities,” said Officer Ross Friedman. That charity is Our Heroes Fund, which donates funds to emergency responders and military personnel who are injured in the line of duty. The other charities won’t end up empty handed. Second and third place teams earned $250 and $100 for their causes, respectively. Free download: Access Connecticut breaking news, weather, stream newscasts live and more on-the-go with News 8 alerts directly to your phone. iPhone or iPad users: get our free News 8 app here Android users: get our free News 8 app here “Parasite” has officially infected Hollywood's award season. Bong Joon Ho’s Korean class satire became the first foreign language film to take top honors from the Screen Actors Guild on Sunday, setting itself up as a legitimate best picture contender to the front-runner “1917” at next month’s Academy Awards. The best ensemble win for “Parasite” came over the starry epics “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood” and “The Irishman.” It was a surprise but only to a degree. “Parasite,” up for six Oscars including best picture, has emerged as perhaps the stiffest competition for Sam Mendes' “1917,” which won at the highly predictive Producers Guild Awards on Saturday. At the Movies: “Bad Boys for Life” and “Doolittle” by Vinnie Penn / Jan 17, 2020 (WTNH) -- Big weekend at the box office with new franchise installments lined up! Speaking of franchises, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence finally made another Bad Boys. It's been 17 years but like the title says: they're "Bad boys for Life." They wear the years on their sleeve, with Lawrence's Marcus Burnett now a puffy police inspector who's not up for foot chases at all. Smith's Mike Lowry is having a midlife crisis, which explains his being jacked, and he's leading a group of millennial cops that go by the name Ammo. But this is the story all about how, our heroes must team up again when a cartel mob boss seeks revenge on them both.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398256
__label__wiki	0.930294	0.930294	Participants battle the elements in the Forget Me Not 5K By WVLT News \| Posted: Mon 9:04 AM, Apr 22, 2019 KNOXVILLE, Tenn (WVLT) -- This year nearly 600 people showed up in the cold and rain to participate in the Forget Me Not 5K, benefiting the Pat Summitt Foundation,and helping in the fight against Alzheimer's. Executive Director Patrick Wade said this event shows the dedication that so many people have to this cause. "Certainly one of our bigger crowds over the last 9 years, and it's impressive." Said Wade. "Easter and Passover weekend and freezing, this is certainly the coldest it's ever been and all these people still come out and run, we're really grateful and impressed with their toughness for sure." The 9th annual race plays a major role in raising funds as well as awareness for the Pat Summitt Foundation. Sunny Biden, the Director of Public Relations for the foundation, said the event has helped raise over $100,000 since it began. "It helps support our mission.", said Biden. "It's to fight against Alzheimer's disease." For many involved with the race, like Co-Director Drew Deggs, the cause hits closer to home. "My grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2009." , said Deggs. "It's been good to see the outpouring of support from not only friends and family, but the community and how they've helped us and just backed us this whole time." Participant Rhonda Mann said that without the work of Pat Summitt and the legacy that her foundation has, the fight against Alzheimer's wouldn't be where it is today. "Well it really made people aware of how horrible the disease is.", said Mann. "People suffer in the end and it's just hard on families too, and if we could just find a cure for it it would just be wonderful." Making It Better Contest Emerald Youth Foundation to open new health center in Lonsdale Deputies buy, install new mailbox for Blount Co. resident Hundreds turn out for 5K to benefit the Youth Metro Drug Coalition Video: "Weird looking" husky gets adopted after going viral on Facebook Video: WVLT Weather Alert Monday Morning for cold air Video: Happy Birthday Dolly!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398257
__label__cc	0.724081	0.275919	Dog fights\" McGee, Charles Combat Assignments and a Dog Fight [Annotator's Note: Charles McGee served in the USAAF as a fighter pilot with the 302nd Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter... Peterson, Cleveland Combat in India When Cleveland Peterson arrived in India there was a culture shock. There was also a physical shock as many of the men... Roberts, George First Combat Missions The worst part of the mission to Bremen for George Roberts was the fighters. Roberts operated his gun from the radio...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398258
__label__wiki	0.785176	0.785176	Go to A to Z directory Go to main content Go to footer Subscribe to the Wyre Forest DC Newsletter You can still browse the website as normal but many of the functions i.e Forms will not be available. Please enable JavaScript and reload your browser to allow restore full functionality. WFDC_Homepage / 2019 News / March 2019 / Grant to help homeless into private rented homes Vulnerable people facing homelessness across the county are set to benefit after Wyre Forest District Council successfully bid for a grant. The council applied for funding from the Government’s Private Rented Sector Access Fund, which is designed to help people who are at risk of becoming homeless. The fund aims to help them to secure their own private rented home. Wyre Forest District Council made the application on behalf of councils across Worcestershire. The £399,099 grant for Worcestershire will be used to set up social letting agencies or rent bond schemes and to provide support to tenants. This could involve providing financial support to help people to access or maintain their tenancies, such as paying deposits or rent payments. There will be incentives to encourage private sector landlords to rent to people who are receiving benefits and the councils will also be looking at setting up a Private Sector Leasing Scheme. Councillor Ian Hardiman, Wyre Forest District Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, Health and Wellbeing said: “We offer a housing options service which provides specialist advice and is accessible to anyone requiring housing advice, experiencing homelessness or threatened with homelessness. By securing this funding our Housing Team will be able to work with colleagues across Worcestershire to help open up more opportunities to people who are facing being homeless." Page last updated 15/03/2019 10:45 AM Wyre Forest District Council Website accessibility and support Subscribe to WyredIn	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398259
__label__cc	0.730523	0.269477	Sarah B. Barnes Sarah.Barnes@wilsoncenter.org 202/691-4292 Wilson Center Projects Global Sustainability and Resilience Program Sarah B. Barnes is the project director of the Maternal Health Initiative at the Wilson Center. She leads the planning, development, and implementation of seminars, workshops, and conferences focusing on maternal health, gender, population, economics, health systems, urbanization, HIV/AIDS, and post-conflict settings, as well as does research related to women’s health and empowerment. Prior to the Wilson Center, Sarah completed her MPH in Reproductive Health and Community Assessment from Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, and her MA in Women’s Studies from The George Washington University. Sarah has spent much of the past decade living and working in Beijing, China, and Bangkok, Thailand, where she worked on maternal and newborn health programs, conducted research, and evaluated health projects. Sarah was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Jordan, where she taught in two schools for the Deaf and an orphanage. She has a BA in Psychology from The College of the Holy Cross. New Security Beat ICPD25: Midwives are a Key Part of any Health Workforce Dream Team ICPD25: Quality of Care and Universal Health Coverage Should Be Basic Human Rights ICPD25: I March for Gender Equality Safe from the Start: Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Times of Conflict and Crises Mulheres Saudaveis Economias Saudaveis: Um Olhar Para O Brasil By: Sarah B. Barnes and Elizabeth Wang Healthy Women, Healthy Economies: A Look at Brazil Six Steps Towards Ending Preventable Maternal Mortality By: Sarah B. Barnes, Geeta Lal and Elizabeth Wang A Snapshot of the Status of Women in Brazil: 2019 By: Anna (Anya) Prusa, Lara Bartilotti Picanço, Sarah B. Barnes, Malu Gatto, Alison Brysk, Tainá Machado de Almeida Castro, Livia Peres Milani, Fernanda De Negri, Claudielle Pavão da Silva, Mércia Consolação Silva, Tiffany D. Barnes, and Carolyn Trabuco The Juggling Act of Caregiving Balancing Career, Health, and Gender Roles By: Sarah B. Barnes	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398261
__label__wiki	0.514482	0.514482	GameStop closing 180 to 200 stores this year Could this be the beginning of the end for the struggling video game retailer? GameStop will close 180 to 200 stores by the end of 2019. The chain recently laid off 50 field leaders in August. The video game retailer currently has 5,700 stores worldwide. GameStop says it plans to close even more stores within the next two years. For the past several years, GameStop has been a staple for many gamers, but recently the company hasn't been doing so well. Like many other retailers, it's found it difficult to stay afloat with the increase of online shopping. Today, GameStop announced that due to a struggling Q2, the company would be closing 180 to 200 "under-performing" stores by the end of 2019. The company went on to say that it plans on closing additional stores within the next couple of years. This doesn't come as much of shock considering that the company had a loss of $415.3 million in Q2, which just adds to the 2018 net loss of $675 million. The company recently laid off 50 "regional, district... leaders" in early August as well as seven Game Informer staff. George Sherman, GameStop's CEO, says he has a four-part game plan for getting the retailer back on its feet. This plan includes optimizing core business, becoming the social and cultural hub for gaming, building a digital platform, and improving vendor relationships. We will set GameStop on the correct strategic path and fully leverage our unique position and brand in the video game industry... We also remain committed to returning capital to shareholders and balancing that opportunity against the need to maintain a strong balance sheet to properly run our business and invest in responsible growth. At the time of this article, GameStop has 5,700 locations worldwide. The loss of the first 180 to 200 stores might not impact your area, but the additional closures within the next two years just might. It's hard to watch the video game retailer struggle so openly. If GameStop closes it will make it a lot harder for people to window shop for collectibles that they can purchase cheaper on Amazon. But seriously, the fall of a video game store is something to be worried about. It makes it harder for gamers to find brick and mortar locations to purchase games on release day or simply to find nerdy merchandise that isn't sold anywhere else. Game money GameStop Gift Card Get the game or gear you want GameStop sells video games for several different consoles including the Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch. It's also the perfect place to pick up your favorite gamer memorabilia or nerdy collectibles. From $50 at Amazon Xbox accessories you'll love Every one of these quality accessories is guaranteed to enhance your Xbox experience. PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox One ($20 at Amazon) PowerA's take on the Xbox One controller is an attractive pickup for budget-conscious gamers that nails all the basics. Talon PDP Xbox media remote ($20 at Amazon) The Talon PDP Xbox media remote is great for watching shows on your console. Xbox One S vertical stand ($10 at Amazon) Stand your console upright with this accessory. These are the 6 best Xbox One media remotes If you use the Xbox One to control most of the media in your home, you are well aware of how clunky the standard gaming controller can be when trying to command other systems. Looking for a better solution? We have you covered. ViewClose Comments (9) Sign up now to be notified of the latest news, rumors, & more	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398263
__label__cc	0.509211	0.490789	Salicutti Brunello di Montalcino Piaggione 2013 Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 750ML / 0% ABV Found a lower price? My Wine Share Vintage Alert Alert me when new vintages are available Also, alert me about new products from this winery Have you tried this? Rate it now Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Salicutti's 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Piaggione shows a brilliant ruby appearance that captures the ambient light. This is a classic expression from Montalcino with seamless aromas of wild flower, cassis, smokey ash and Mediterranean herb. The mouthfeel awards an incredible feeling of linearity, precision and focus. This is a wine of pedigree that promises a long aging evolution ahead. The lucky new owners of this estate have purchased a real gem in the Italian winescape. Owner Francesco Leanza is a firm believer in total-quality processes and natural farming. This is reflected in his respect for the biological cycles of his plants, which he is convinced leads to vines that produce not only better-tasting fruit and wines, but also benefit the environment and the consumer. The vineyards and olive groves of Salicutti are set in a large natural amphitheater with a spectacular view of the cultivated fields of Tuscany’s Orcia Valley and the nearby woods of Mount Amiata. In the middle of this charming natural setting lies the Salicutti estate, which prides itself on the production of high-quality wines through the use of traditional, environmentally respectful agricultural methods. Winemaking Process Leanza’s environmentally sound approach to viticulture shuns chemical intervention in favor of a return to the basics: identifying the optimal terroir, sun exposure and vineyard altitude to produce exceptional wines. Leanza fertilizes his vines and treats vineyard pests using only noninvasive measures, such as under-plowing and natural fertilizers. Montalcino Wine Famous for its bold, layered and long-lived red, Brunello di Montalcino, the town of Montalcino is about 70 miles south of Florence, and has a warmer and drier climate than that of its neighbor, Chianti. The Sangiovese grape is king here, as it is in Chianti, but Montalcino has its own clone called Brunello. The Brunello vineyards of Montalcino blanket the rolling hills surrounding the village and fan out at various elevations, creating the potential for Brunello wines expressing different styles. From the valleys, where deeper deposits of clay are found, come wines typically bolder, more concentrated and rich in opulent black fruit. The hillside vineyards produce wines more concentrated in red fruits and floral aromas; these sites reach up to over 1,600 feet and have shallow soils of rocks and shale. Brunello di Montalcino by law must be aged a minimum of four years, including two years in barrel before realease and once released, typically needs more time in bottle for its drinking potential to be fully reached. The good news is that Montalcino makes a “baby brother” version. The wines called Rosso di Montalcino are often made from younger vines, aged for about a year before release, offer extraordinary values and are ready to drink young. Learn about Sangiovese PSLISI016_2013 Item# 418524	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398266
__label__cc	0.553204	0.446796	Facebook and breakup etiquette 07/29/2010 // US // TiffNews10 // News Desk U.S. – Despite a general consensus on beliefs about breakup etiquette, many Facebook users fail to follow the rules. As reported by LiveScience.com, interviews with college students and adults with ages ranging from 30 to 50 revealed social networking and mobile technologies have contributed to complications with how many people breakup and handle breakups thereafter. Ilana Gershon, an assistant professor of communication and culture at Indiana University in Bloomington, is quoted in the report as stating of her research, “I got really interested in the fact that all this technology is designed to connect with people, yet people [are] constantly dealing with the problem of how to disconnect.” Gershon notes that many of those interviewed admitted to habits such as continuing to peruse the pages of their exes after a breaking despite receiving no real satisfaction out of it. Gershon is further quoted as stating, “It’s giving them ‘hot Cheetos’ of information, so they get a taste of something – it tantalizes but doesn’t satisfy… They wanted closure or wanted to know who their ex-lover was now with, and they never really felt like they got the answers they wanted.” More information about Gershon’s findings is available in the new book, “The Breakup 2.0: Disconnecting over New Media” (Cornell University Press, July 2010). The latest in Social Media News Photo Credit: Wikipedia User Media Information: Url: http://TiffNews10.visionsmartnews.com/facebook-and-breakup-etiquette_1641.html Tags: breakups, college students, cornell university press, facebook, hot cheetos, indiana university in bloomington, mobile technologies, romantic partners, social networking site July 30, 2010 vision Press Releases breakups, college students, cornell university press, facebook, hot cheetos, indiana university in bloomington, mobile technologies, romantic partners, social networking site Ellen to leave ‘American Idol’ Kickboxer dies following match	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398269
__label__wiki	0.958006	0.958006	DC Wrap Pocan says Foxconn deal will hurt state Republicans, Walker at the polls Pocan says Foxconn deal will hurt state Republicans, Walker at the polls U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan speaks outside the Madison City-County building during a National Day of Action rally on gun violence attended by community leaders and local activists on June 29, 2016 in Madison, WI. PHOTO BY SAIYNA BASHIR U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan predicted on Wednesday the Foxconn deal will hurt state Republicans and Gov. Scott Walker at the polls later this year. The Town of Vermont Dem, who spoke with reporters at a news conference at his Madison office, said Wisconsinites weren’t positively viewing the state’s contract with the Taiwanese tech company. He also noted the guv didn’t mention Foxconn when he made his re-election announcement two months ago. “The fact that Scott Walker didn’t mention [Foxconn] in his announcement is like a giant billboard behind him saying ‘oops,’ and I think we just have to make sure people understand that they’re going to pay for 25 years for his oops,” Pocan said. Pocan, meanwhile, said while he hasn’t yet endorsed a primary candidate in the Dem guv race, he would respond “aggressively” if the party begins to split over the Dems currently in the running. “My goal on this, because I think it’s so important that we take the governor’s race back, is to make sure that as primaries can get tough and sometimes bare knuckle that we realize the person we’re trying to defeat is Scott Walker and not each other,” he said. Pocan also predicted Dems would take back the U.S. House in the fall, with House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, among the most vulnerable. He said blue collar workers in Ryan’s district are more likely to relate to Dem candidate and ironworker Randy Bryce. State GOP spokesman Alec Zimmerman countered Pocan “should be more concerned with improving the lives of Wisconsin families and less concerned with scoring points in his liberal Madison echo chamber.” Meanwhile, Pocan is returning to Congress next week, two months after undergoing triple bypass surgery. While Pocan, 53, said while he is continuing to have pain in his sternum, he’s feeling good following the preemptive surgery in early November. And, he said, he’s looking forward to the new year, although he expressed disappointment in missing key legislative debates this fall, including the passage of the GOP tax overhaul bill, which President Trump signed into law last month. “Congress really did nothing all year, other than at the end of the year they took care of their donors and they passed tax cuts for the wealthiest,” he said. Pocan hasn’t voted in the House since Oct. 26. Briana Reilly DC Wrap: Trump rallies in Milwaukee DC Wrap: Delegation reacts to Soleimani’s death and retaliatory missle strike DC Wrap: Kind joins WI House Dems in impeaching Trump	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398270
__label__wiki	0.993381	0.993381	Penny Slinger’s Journey The British artist Penny Slinger’s brand of sexual mysticism first ripened in swinging London during the ’60s, and she has been plumbing her body and her subconscious in surreal photo collages, films, and books ever since. Slinger’s new solo show at L.A.’s Blum and Poe gallery offers a look back at her journey—one that has awakened other feminist artists, like her friend Linder Sterling, along the way. “Penny Slinger” is on view through May 24, 2014, at Los Angeles’ Blum and Poe, 2727 S. La Cienega Blvd. by Fan Zhong “Don’t Look at Me…,” 1969/2014 by Penny Slinger. Courtesy of the artist and Blum & Poe, Los Angeles. “All Seeing I,” 1973 by Penny Slinger. Courtesy of the artist and Blum & Poe, Los Angeles. “Mountain of Mysteries,” 1976-1977 by Penny Slinger. Courtesy of the artist and Blum & Poe, Los Angeles. by Penny Slinger. Courtesy of the artist and Blum & Poe, Los Angeles. “Orgasm,” 1969/2014 by Penny Slinger. Courtesy of the artist and Blum & Poe, Los Angeles. “Horse Play,” 1976-1977 by Penny Slinger. Courtesy of the artist and Blum & Poe, Los Angeles. “The Surprised Tin Opener,” 1969/2014 by Penny Slinger. Courtesy of the artist and Blum & Poe, Los Angeles. “Mirror, Mirror-1” by Penny Slinger. Courtesy of the artist and Blum & Poe, Los Angeles. “Flying in Dreams,” 1969/2014 by Penny Slinger. Courtesy of the artist and Blum & Poe, Los Angeles. “Deal Breaker” by Penny Slinger. Courtesy of the artist and Blum & Poe, Los Angeles. blum and poe Linder Sterling Penny Slinger April 24, 2014 6:29 pm\| by Fan Zhong	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398272
__label__wiki	0.945735	0.945735	Help Molineux observe tributes this Saturday Wolves are urging all supporters to be in the stands by 7.30pm ahead of Saturday night’s game against Tottenham Hotspur, to observe tributes to the victims of last weekend’s tragic accident at Leicester City and all those who have lost their lives in conflict ahead of Armistice Day. The game against Spurs is the club’s Remembrance fixture, and as such veterans and serving armed forces from all three services, the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force, will be welcomed onto the pitch by both sides before honouring the fallen with a rendition of the Last Post and a period of silence. In conjunction with, and thanks to incredible work by, the City of Wolverhampton Council, the Steve Bull Upper will display a mosaic of 4,272 poppies – each one representing someone from the city of Wolverhampton who lost their lives during the First World War, which ended 100 years ago this month. The official Wolverhampton and Bilston rolls of honour contained just 1,958 names - less than half the total number of war dead from the area, which is why Saturday’s poignant act of remembrance by Wolves fans is so important as we come together to pay tribute to everyone from our city who made the ultimate sacrifice for King and country a century ago. Before the players enter the field of play, royal blue floral tributes will be laid in the centre circle in honour of Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, Nursara Suknamai, Kaveporn Punpare, Eric Swaffer and Izabela Roza Lechowic, who tragically died in a helicopter accident at the King Power Stadium last weekend. Both sets of players will also warm-up for the fixture in special t-shirts, showing solidarity with the East Midlands club and its supporters at this tragic time. Whilst the regular pyrotechnic display will make way for the tributes before the game, Wolves supporters are urged to stay in the stands for half-time when a full light show will entertain the capacity crowd ahead of the second half. Saturday’s matchday programme will have further information about Wolverhampton’s First World War losses and tributes to Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha from Nuno, Laurie Dalrymple and captain Conor Coady. #WOLTOT I'm very proud to be part of the club's growing process. Diogo Jota	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398273
__label__cc	0.554985	0.445015	Title: Adventures in modern recording Author: Sunie Fletcher Artist: Buggles Publish date: 16 January 1982 BUGGLES: ‘Adventures In Modern Recording’ (Carrere). Considering that they’ve only one hit to their mind-bogglingly stupid name, the Buggles have become a byword for a certain yukky strain of studiedly bouncy, vacuous pop (the acceptable face of the latter being Kim Wilde, of course). Quite an achievement, that. The less said about the coy, conceited rubbish that constitutes their Product, the better. Adventures in modern recording—20 Feb 82 Adventures in modern recording—6 Mar 82 Adventures in modern recording—1 Apr 82 On TV—29 Apr 82 ••BUGGLES: ‘Adventures In Modern Recordi…	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398277
__label__wiki	0.652594	0.652594	Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Clinical Social Work Practice / Edition 1 available in Hardcover, NOOK Book Springer Publishing Company Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Clinical Social Work Practice / Edition 1 by Tammie Ronen PhD, Arthur Freeman EdD, ABPPTammie Ronen PhD Current price is , Original price is $95.0. You $90.73 $95.00 Save 4% Current price is $90.73, Original price is $95. You Save 4%. Ship This Item — Qualifies for Free Shipping 10 New & Used from Please check back later for updated availability. 10 New & Used Starting at $61.72 Edited by a leading social work authority and a master CBT clinician, this first-of-its-kind handbook provides the foundations and training that social workers need to master cognitive behavior therapy. From traditional techniques to new techniques such as mindfulness meditation and the use of DBT, the contributors ensure a thorough and up-to-date presentation of CBT. Covered are the most common disorders encountered when working with adults, children, families, and couples including: Written by social workers for social workers, this new focus on the foundations and applications of cognitive behavior therapy will help individuals, families, and groups lead happier, fulfilled, and more productive lives. Springer Series on Social Work Edition description: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.39(d) Arthur Freeman (EdD, ABPP), is visiting professor in the Department of Psychology at Governors State University, University Park, IL, a clinical professor in the Department of Psychology at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Director of Training at Sharidan Shores Care and Rehabilitation Center in Chicago. He is a Distinguished Founding Fellow at the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Freeman has published widely in CBT and has lectured internationally. His work has been translated into twelve languages. He holds diplomas in clinical, family, and behavioral psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology and is a Fellow of APA. Springer Publishing Company has published numerous of his books, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Nursing Practice, co-edited with Sharon Morgillo Freeman (2004), Cognition and Psychotherapy, now in its second edition, coedited with Michael J. Mahoney, Paul DeVito, and Donna Martin (2004) andBorderline Personality Disorder: A Practitioner's Guide to Comparative Treatments, coedited with Mark Stone and Donna Martin (2004, paperback 2007). Tammie Ronen (PhD), is a social worker and an educational counselor. She is a professor and the head of the Bob Shapell School of Social Work at Tel Aviv University and the head of the research center for treating aggressive children and their parents. She is the past president of the Israeli Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapies. She publishes widely in the area of CBT with children and lectures and trains groups internationally. Foreword by Aaron T. Beck Part I. The Basic Foundation: (Social Work, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Evidence-Based Developmental Characteristics) Clinical Social Work and Its Commonalities with Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Tammie Ronen Cognitive Behavior Therapy Model and Techniques, Catherine MacLaren and Arthur Freeman Research in Evidence-Based Social Work, Bruce A. Thyer and Laura L. Myers Critical Thinking, Evidence-Based Practice, and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy: Choices Ahead, Eileen Gambrill Developmental Factors for Consideration in Assessment and Treatment: A Review of the Aging Process In the Domains of Cognition and Emotion, Amy Carrigan Part II. Methods of Intervention: Theory and Techniques Cultural Diversity and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Jordana Muroff Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Clinical Practice: Client Empowerment, Social Work Values, Susan Dowd Stone The Use of Mindfulness Interventions in Cognitive Behavior Therapies, Cedar R. Koons Part III. Focus on Children Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Children and Adolescents, Tammie Ronen The Use of Metaphorical Fables with Children: Application of Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Prevention Interventions, G. Bert Allain and Catherine M. Lemieux Working with Abused Children and Adolescents, Rene Mason Social Work Practice in the Schools, L. Stuart Barbera, Jr. Problem Solving and Social Skills Training Groups for Children, Craig Winston LeCroy Part IV. Focus on Couples and Families Working with Couples, Donald K. Granvold Family Intervention for Severe Mental Illness, Susan Gingerich and Kim T. Mueser Mature Adults: Working with the Depressed Aging Patient, Marjorie R. Zahn and Bruce S. Zahn Part V. Focus on Adult and Problem Areas Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anxiety Disorders, Joseph A. Himle Depression and Suicidal Behavior: A Cognitive Behavior Therapy Approach for Social Workers, Lili Daoud and Raymond Chip Tafrate Treatment of Suicidal Behavior, Arthur Freeman, Donna Martin, and Tammie Ronen Comorbidity of Chronic Depression and Personality Disorders: Application of Schema Mode Therapy, Steven K. Bordelon Working with Adult Survivors of Sexual and Physical Abuse, Beverly White Substance Misuse: An Issue of Degree, Assessment and Empathy, Sharon Morgillo Freeman & Donald Osborn Grief and Bereavement, Ruth Malkinson Eating Disorders, Laura L. Myers Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Medical Settings, Vaughn Roche Part VI. Directions for the Future Synthesis and Prospects for the Future, Arthur Freeman and Tammie Ronen What People are Saying About This "Few volumes on CT are as comprehensive as the volume that [Ronen and Freeman] have edited. It is the first volume of its kind for this important professional discipline and group. With this publication, CT has moved yet another step forward." --From the foreword by Aaron T. Beck (MD), University Professor, University of Pennsylvania	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398278
__label__cc	0.540348	0.459652	EVERY ZENVO TELLS A STORY TSR-S TS1 GT © 2020 Zenvo Automotive A/S. All rights reserved Zenvo Automotive A/S, the Denmark-based high-performance automotive manufacturing and advanced engineering company are extremely excited to announce a major strategic partnership with Swiss watchmaker Rebellion Timepieces at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show 2017. The partnership also extends into an engineering collaboration with Rebellion Racing which will include shared engineering development and technology capabilities, data and testing. Rebellion Racing competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship and is the only race team to be owned by a watch company. Rebellion Timepieces is a Swiss manufacturer of high precision watches inspired by the ultra-competitive world of motorsports. Rebellion Racing competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship and is the only race team to be owned by a watch company. Both Zenvo and Rebellion are driven by a desire to produce highly customizable, limited edition products made with the best automotive technologies, innovation and human attention to detail. Cementing the partnership, Rebellion Timepieces will display a unique Rebellion-Zenvo Predator 2.0 GMT Cementing the partnership, Rebellion Timepieces will display a unique Rebellion-Zenvo Predator 2.0 GMT on the Zenvo stand 1245 at the Geneva International Motor Show from 9th – 19th March in the Palexpo convention centre. Zenvo Automotive will also exhibit the Rebellion Racing LMP1 R1 racing car from 2016 in Zenvo branding on their stand. Nigel Gordon-Stewart, Global Commercial Director of Zenvo Automotive: “We are really thrilled about this partnership with Rebellion. I have known Rebellion Timepieces and Rebellion Racing for some time. I’ve admired their brand, their premium watches and their ability to just get out there and take on the big boys on the track. Their watch mechanics are really impressive and we are looking forward to utilizing their savoir-faire to provide our cars with very high-precision clocks and timing equipment.” Philippe Dubois, CEO of Rebellion Timepieces: “I have got to know Nigel and Zenvo as a company very well over the previous months. Both our organizations have a lot in common, not least that this is the 10th anniversary year for both companies. I am very impressed by the quality of engineering and design intelligence at Zenvo and think that they will be a huge asset to the watch side as well as to our sister company Rebellion Racing.” “This is no ordinary branding exercise with a watch company” continued Gordon-Stewart. “Rebellion are one of the most exciting and dynamic brands as watchmakers and they have been extremely successful in motorsport. There are a great number of similarities between the companies and we clearly share a synergistic philosophy of passion and enthusiasm for our brands. Zenvo is currently developing its future business planning and this includes working very closely with Rebellion which we’re really looking forward to.” Zenvo Automotive presents the ‘10th Anniversary TS1 GT’ Zenvo TSR: Testing in Italy	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398284
__label__wiki	0.696455	0.696455	EPCRA-05-2007-0035 Closed 09/27/2007 Mercury Displacement Industries, Inc. (Edwardsburg, MI) EPCRA-05-2007-0036 Closed 09/27/2007 EBW Electronics, Inc. (Holland, MI) EPCRA-05-2008-0001 Closed 10/25/2007 The Phoenix Company of Chicago, Inc. (Wood Dale, IL) EPCRA-05-2008-0002 Closed 11/26/2007 Quantum Controls, Inc. (Chanhassen, MN) EPCRA-05-2008-0003 Closed 12/12/2007 Chemsol Products Corporation (Cleveland, OH) EPCRA-05-2008-0004 Closed 12/20/2007 Conagra Foods, Inc. (Carol Stream, IL) EPCRA-05-2008-0005 Closed 01/03/2008 Libra Industries, Inc. (Mentor, OH) EPCRA-05-2008-0006 Closed 02/14/2008 House of Flavors, Inc. (Ludington, MI) EPCRA-05-2008-0007 Closed 03/05/2008 Arc-Tronics, Incorporated (Elk Grove Village, IL) EPCRA-05-2008-0008 Closed 03/21/2008 Smith Metal Finishing, Inc. (Ft. Wayne, IN) EPCRA-05-2008-0009 Closed 04/07/2008 Aluma-Tec Industries (Waukesha, WI) EPCRA-05-2008-0010 Closed 04/16/2008 Amerigas Propane, L. P. (Burton, MI) EPCRA-05-2008-0011 Closed 04/16/2008 Amerigas Propane, L. P. (Capac, MI) EPCRA-05-2008-0012 Closed 05/22/2008 Farmland Dairies, LLC (Grand Rapids, MI) EPCRA-05-2008-0013 Closed 05/22/2008 ACH Food Companies, Inc. (Champaign, IL) EPCRA-05-2008-0014 Closed 06/12/2008 Electronic Interconnect Corporation (Elk Grove Village, IL) EPCRA-05-2008-0015 Closed 06/30/2008 Electro-Max, Inc. (Hampshire, IL) EPCRA-05-2008-0016 Closed 07/01/2008 Keystone RV Company (Goshen, IN) EPCRA-05-2008-0017 Closed 07/09/2008 Duke Energy (Plainfield, IN) EPCRA-05-2008-0019 Closed 07/23/2008 Ossola Industrials, Inc. (Granite City, IL) EPCRA-05-2008-0020 Closed 07/28/2008 RILCO, Inc. (Rock Island, IL) EPCRA-05-2008-0021 Closed 07/30/2008 Birdseye Foods (Waseca, MN) EPCRA-05-2008-0022 Closed 08/06/2008 Paragon Firstronic, (Grand Rapids, Michigan) EPCRA-05-2008-0023 Closed 08/08/2008 JFC, Inc., d/b/a Gold'n Plump Farms Limited Partnership, LLP (Minneapolis, MN) EPCRA-05-2008-0024 Active 08/08/2008 Pork King Packing, Inc., (Marengo, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2008-0024 Closed 08/08/2008 Pork King Packing, Inc., (Marengo, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2008-0025 Closed 08/25/2008 Rose Acre Farms (Seymour, Indiana) EPCRA-05-2008-0026 Closed 09/16/2008 R.A. Miller Industries, Inc. ( Grand Haven, MI) EPCRA-05-2008-0027 Closed 09/30/2008 Clean the Uniform Company Highland (St. Louis, MO) EPCRA-05-2009-0001 Closed 10/06/2008 Kester, Inc. (Des Plaines, IL) EPCRA-05-2009-0002 Closed 10/09/2008 Wolverine Oil and Supply Company (Dearborn, MI) EPCRA-05-2009-0003 Closed 10/15/2008 Danco Anodizing (Warsaw, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2009-0004 Closed 10/29/2008 LAD Technology, Inc. (Mayfield Village, Ohio) EPCRA-05-2009-0005 Closed 10/29/2008 Pennant Foods Company ( Northlake, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2009-0006 Closed 11/20/2008 Advanced Resource Recovery, L.L.C. (Inkster, Michigan) EPCRA-05-2009-0007 Closed 12/12/2008 Gateway Regional Medical Center (Granite City, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2009-0008 Closed 01/05/2009 Valtronic Technologies USA, Inc. (Solon, Ohio) EPCRA-05-2009-0009 Closed 01/22/2009 Accurate Specialities, Inc. (Waukesha, Wisconsin) EPCRA-05-2009-0010 Closed 02/06/2009 Madison Electronics, Inc. (Versailles, Indiana) EPCRA-05-2009-0011 Closed 02/06/2009 Ceres Solution, LLP f/k/a Growers LLC d/b/a Growers Co-op, (Vincennes, Indiana) EPCRA-05-2009-0012 Closed 02/09/2009 Fox Valley Systems, Inc. (Cary, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2009-0013 Closed 02/13/2009 Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC (Saginaw, Michigan) EPCRA-05-2009-0014 Closed 03/05/2009 Lewis and Clark Marine, Inc. (Granite City, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2009-0015 Closed 03/12/2009 Parker Rust-Proof of Cleveland (Clevland, Ohio) EPCRA-05-2009-0016 Closed 03/17/2009 SuperClean Brands, Inc. (Eagan, Minnesota) EPCRA-05-2009-0017 Closed 03/26/2009 MBH Trucking, L.L.C.- SEP - (Webberville, Michigan) EPCRA-05-2009-0018 Closed 04/23/2009 Double Eagel Steel Coating Company (Dearborn, Michigan) EPCRA-05-2009-0019 Closed 05/04/2009 Tetrad Electronics, Inc. (Willoughby, Ohio) EPCRA-05-2009-0020 Closed 05/29/2009 Environmental Management Corporation (Lincoln, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2009-0021 Closed 06/29/2009 Kenall Manufacturing Company d/b/a Subtronics Assembly Corporation (Gurnee, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2009-0022 Closed 07/06/2009 American Cold Storage-North America, L.P. (Boonville, Indiana) EPCRA-05-2009-0023 Closed 07/17/2009 Nicro Finishing, LLC (Detroit, Michigan) EPCRA-05-2009-0024 Closed 07/29/2009 A C Foundry, Incorporated (Battle Creek, Michigan) EPCRA-05-2009-0025 Closed 08/04/2009 SKF Sealing Solutions, A Unit Of SKF USA Inc.(Elgin, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2009-0026 Closed 08/14/2009 Bushmills Ethanol, Inc. (Atwater, Minnesota) EPCRA-05-2009-0027 Active 08/14/2009 HickoryTech Corporation (Mankato, Minnesota) EPCRA-05-2009-0027 Closed 08/14/2009 HickoryTech Corporation (Mankato, Minnesota) EPCRA-05-2009-0028 Closed 09/03/2009 EMCO Chemical Distributors, Inc. (North Chicago, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2009-0029 Closed 09/16/2009 Redrock Rural Water System (Jeffers, Minnesota) EPCRA-05-2009-0030 Closed 09/18/2009 Perelli Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Advantage Sintered Metals, Inc. (Battle Creek, Michigan) EPCRA-05-2009-0031 Closed 11/09/2009 Carley Foundry Inc. (Blaine, Minnesota) EPCRA-05-2009-0032 Closed 09/22/2009 Middlebury Hardwood Products, Inc. (Middlebury, Indiana) EPCRA-05-2009-0033 Closed 09/30/2009 Automated Circuit Technology, Inc. (Menominee Falls, Wisconsin) EPCRA-05-2010-0001 Closed 09/30/2009 Paw Paw Plating, Inc. (Paw Paw, Michigan) EPCRA-05-2010-0002 Closed 10/20/2009 Ricca Chemical Company d/b/a Red Bird Service (Batesville, Indiana) EPCRA-05-2010-0003 Closed 11/02/2009 Lakeview Farms, Inc. - SEP - (Bristol, Wisconsin) EPCRA-05-2010-0004 Closed 11/03/2009 Weber-Stephen Products Company (Huntley, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2010-0005 Closed 11/09/2009 Inergy Propane, LLC, d/b/a Silgas (Kansas City, Missouri) EPCRA-05-2010-0006 Closed 12/01/2009 Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. (Grand Rapids, Michigan) EPCRA-05-2010-0007 Closed 12/30/2009 Versa Die Cast, Inc. (New Hope, Minnesota) EPCRA-05-2010-0008 Closed 03/03/2010 Combined Metals of Chicago, L.L.C. d/b/a Elgiloy Specialty Metals (Elgiloy) (Hampshire, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2010-0009 Closed 03/15/2010 Alro Steel Corporation (Jackson, Michigan) EPCRA-05-2010-0010 Closed 04/02/2010 Northern Partners Cooperative - SEP - f/d/b/a Van Orin Co-Operative Oil Company (Malden, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2010-0011 Closed 04/15/2010 Preferred Freezer Services of Chicago, LLC (Chicago, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2010-0012 Closed 06/14/2010 More's Ag Center - SEP - (Blue Earth, Minnesota) EPCRA-05-2010-0013 Closed 07/22/2010 Techtron Systems, Inc. (Mayfield Village, Ohio) EPCRA-05-2010-0014 Closed 09/29/2010 Emerald Performance Materials, LLC (Henry, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2011-0001 Awaiting Payment/SEP 10/01/2010 Hart Freeze Pack, L.L.C. -CAFO- -- SEP -- (Hart, Michigan) EPCRA-05-2011-0002 Closed 10/27/2010 McQuay International -CAFO - (Faribault, Minnesota) EPCRA-05-2011-0003 Closed 12/01/2010 Rawcar Group, L.L.C. dba as Contour Fabricators, Inc. -CAFO- (Fenton, Michigan) EPCRA-05-2011-0004 Closed 12/17/2010 World's Finest Chocolate, Inc. -CAFO- (Chicago, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2011-0005 Closed 12/21/2010 Labtech Corporation -CAFO- (Detroit, Michigan) EPCRA-05-2011-0006 Closed 01/04/2011 The Kroger Company -CAFO- (Newark, Ohio) EPCRA-05-2011-0007 Closed 01/10/2011 Peterson Farms, Inc. -CAFO- (Shelby, Michigan) EPCRA-05-2011-0008 Closed 02/01/2011 McGean-Rohco, Inc. -CAFO- (Cleveland, Ohio) EPCRA-05-2011-0009 Closed 02/07/2011 Minco Products, Inc. -CAFO- (Fridley, Minnesota) EPCRA-05-2011-0010 Closed 02/14/2011 Klement Sausage Co., Inc. -CAFO- (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) EPCRA-05-2011-0011 Closed 02/23/2011 Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. -CAFO- (Logansport, Indiana) EPCRA-05-2011-0012 Closed 02/24/2011 Columbian Distribution Services, Inc. -CAFO- (Wyoming, Michigan) EPCRA-05-2011-0013 Closed 03/07/2011 Interstate Cold Storage, Inc. -CAFO- (Fort Wayne, Indiana) EPCRA-05-2011-0014 Awaiting Payment/SEP 03/09/2011 Meyer Material Company -CAFO --- SEP -- (McHenry, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2011-0015 Awaiting Payment/SEP 03/25/2011 VersaCold Logistics Services -CAFO- -- SEP -- (New Ulm and Zumbrota, Minnesota) EPCRA-05-2011-0016 Closed 05/03/2011 Quantronic Corporation -CAFO- (Brooklyn Park, Minnesota) EPCRA-05-2011-0017 Closed 06/01/2011 Giles Chemicals -CAFO- (Greendale, Indiana) EPCRA-05-2011-0018 Closed 06/03/2011 Nitrex, Inc. -CAFO- (Franklin, Indiana) EPCRA-05-2011-0019 Closed 06/13/2011 Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC -CAFO- (Decatur, Illinois) EPCRA-05-2011-0020 Closed 06/13/2011 Eurand, Inc. -CAFO- (Vandalia, Ohio)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398290
__label__cc	0.504879	0.495121	Pearl and Andrew were married on August 21, 1971 and celebra...ted 47 years together. Their home was blessed with: three children, Retha Mae (Charles) Bess, Mary Jane McConnell, and Andrew Charlie (Doris) Barrineau; and eight grandchildren, Brandon Pope, Darius Bess, Cheyenne Bess, Sam Pope, Destiny McConnell, Annabelle Barrineau, Karley Barrineau, and Hunter Taylor. Marshall Jimmy Sarvis, 73 of Whiteville, died April 16, 2017 at Columbus Regional Medical Center. He was a sewing machine mechanic for Blue Jeans , Jasper Textiles and Stone Manufacturing for 30 years. He was the son of the late Marshall Jenkins Sarvis & Lucienne Marie Sarvis. Marshall is survived by his wife; Linda Jones Sarvis, two sons; Randy Wayne Sarvis & Raymond Allen Sarvis both of Whiteville, one sister; Nancy Sarvis Jenrette of Whiteville, two step... Clarkton: Robert Otis Gurkin , 65 of Clarkton died Friday, May 31,2019. He was the son of the late Earl Brown Gurkin, Sr. and Alice Carolyn Edwards Gurkin and was preceded in death by his brother, Earl Brown Gurkin, Jr. He worked in Forestry Management. He was a member of Western Prong Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife: Lisa Douglas Gurkin of the home. Step-Sons; Curtiss Wilkinson and Nicholas Wilkinson, both of Wilmington, N.C., Sisters; Carol Spradley of Leland, N.C.... Chadbourn: Dorothy Bass Green, 94 of Chadbourn died Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, S. C.. She was the daughter of the late Richard Dick Bass and Edith Gore Bass and was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Litchfield Green, Sr. . She was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Whiteville. She was a loving homemaker to the complete Green Family. Survivors include two sons, Richard D. Green, Sr. (Zelda W.) of Cerro Gordo, N.C. and David... Nakina: Jessica Lynn Gore , 33 of Nakina died April 12, 2019. She was the daughter of Debra Fowler Gore and the late William James Gore. She worked as a Textile Operator with National Spinning in Whiteville, N.C. Jessica is survived by her mother; Debra Fowler Gore of Whiteville, four sons; Jonathon Allen McPherson, Christopher William McPherson, and Colton Chase McPherson all of Whiteville, Elijah Riley Porter of Nakina, her fianc'e ; Timothy Alan Porter of Nakina, one brother;...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398291
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__label__cc	0.744241	0.255759	Paying Attention to 9/11 Related News "9/11 Eyewitness" is Probably Disinformation delver Sat, 08/26/2006 - 1:01pm Rick Siegel http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3211807290597119388&hl=en "Blue Star Media Group" and Rick Siegel are suspect. Look at the speculative, misleading crap in the above trailer for "WMD at the WTC." The film actually claims that "directed energy hydrogen fusion" or thermonuclear devices were used to bring down the towers. While their production quality and promotion is surprisingly strong (well funded) they seem to make up most of their "evidence" out of thin air. The original "9/11 Eyewitness" arrived on the scene last year out of nowhere with a slick promotional burst and wide distribution. The "new evidence" in the movie seemed to be stretching it (to say the least) and the myopic focus on controlled demolition was quite suspicious. Rick Siegel and friends appear to maintain the following slick websites: http://www.911eyewitness.com/ http://www.striketheroot.org/ http://www.ricksiegel.com/ http://www.911citizenscourt.com/ http://www.onlinetv.us/index.php http://www.onlinetv.com http://www.911eyewitnesstruth.com/ None of these sites seem to link to credible 9/11 research and they all appear to be template module sites meant to look professional, respectable, and active. They mostly only link to each other and repeat the same content. Rick Siegel is also the main promoter behind the (diversion) DC event, featuring such renowned speakers as, Bob Bowman James Brewster Dennis Morrisseau Brian O'Leary Alfons Olszewski Morgan Reynolds David Shaw Richard Siegel (Somebody tell Bob Bowman he's been hoodwinked!) Hey Truthers. Get with it! Calling out the bullshit is not divisive, it's what makes us a Truth Movement in the first place. More qeustions about Rick Siegel: http://control-alt-delete.ca/v-web/bulletin/bb/viewtopic.php?t=6005 http://911research.wtc7.net/re911/adhominem.html http://www.911review.com/reviews/911eyewitness/index.html delver's blog I totally agree, I’ve I totally agree, I’ve always thought 911eyewitness was a bit weird. The voice over is so abrasive, and it’s got like elevator music lol. I found it very detached from the seriousness of the subject, and couldn’t recommend it to anyone. Dem Bruce Lee Styles on Sat, 08/26/2006 - 1:24pm. IF he is disinfo isn't the fact that he was across the river filming the towers raise some eyebrows? I remember seeing his WTC1 and WTC2 security badges in the first version, so there is some connection with the Towers months before 9/11 and Rick Siegel. imgstacke on Sat, 08/26/2006 - 1:26pm. not sure but in the film he said he woke up after the first tower was hit, jumped in the shower and got to the pier after wtc2 was hit and proceeded to set up his equipment. and if he lived in NJ wouldn't tmake sense that he was across the river? also, the WTC badges have years on them from the 90's so not sure about the whole "months before 9-11" argument. You can clearly see in the photos compared to the film that the pictures were old, as he was younger looking in them. but with the nuke crap in his new film, he clearly has jumped the shark. (although i have only seen the trailor if his new one) his analysis of wtc7 is pretty darn good and his explanation of pyroclatic flows is spot on. you can't have pyroclastic flows without hot gas and dust. the question is, where did the hot gas come from? Controlled demolition provides it. rayrayjones on Fri, 09/01/2006 - 12:19pm. this movie really did seem to appear out of nowhere. i don't know anyone in the movement who was/is associated with Rick Siegel. International Truth Movement http://www.truthmove.org delver on Sat, 08/26/2006 - 1:31pm. Who would associate with a Who would associate with a nobody? No respectable organization mentions him. How come he put that video up on his onlinetv.com site that day? Who told him to be there in Hoboken? Who did he know? Who is he? How come no one knows anything about his background? Why do organizations ignore his conference? They know something. How come he has those slick sites? Who is funding all that? They had to have cost a lot of money to create all those slick sites. Who is the designer? Who hosts them? They are filled with exotic symbolisim, very scary some of it. It's good to see no one is fooled. His sites brag that he has a whole 60 dollars in donations so it is not coming from the people. I guess no one is fooled by his call to "restore the republic". Thank goodness we are not breaking with the program! On to GZ! Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 08/28/2006 - 4:38pm. my sentiments exactly! delver on Tue, 08/29/2006 - 4:14pm. But what about its value as But what about its value as a video that captures the pre-collapse explosions? Can't we simply take part of the film and use it for our own purposes? I agree with the other criticisms, but Siegel seems more likely to be just an oddball rather than a disinfo agent. He strikes me as a disaffected hippie, and maybe someone who has spent too many hours with computers. simuvac on Sat, 08/26/2006 - 2:07pm. i don't think the CIA or other disinformation agents are.... ..that stupid. whether rick siegel "resembles" an agent doesn't mean much to me. i think the CIA could find/create any sort of character they desired. i can just picture them saying, "hey rick, throw on these kooky sunglasses and act sort of weird--that'll convince everyone that you're not an agent." there is no more disinfo in there is no more disinfo in Eyewitness than there is in Loosechange Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 08/26/2006 - 2:13pm. Certainly for the first Certainly for the first loose change, "the pod" and all that shit etc. But the second edition's faults are largely speculative, and the affect it's had is a positive one. The new 911eyewitness on the other hand is apparently going to talk about WMD's bringing down the towers. That's as wild as “no planes” and “pod”s combined, if not more so. Especially when there's a ton of other highly credible points to make. So I say fck 911eyewitness lol! And fck DC go to GZ on 9/11! it must be centered on reynolds new paper the "EMP" theory? I read through his paper, but the angle he takes on it broadly attacking jones is not very palletable. OWN the NWO on Sat, 08/26/2006 - 3:09pm. "The new 911eyewitness on "The new 911eyewitness on the other hand is apparently going to talk about WMD's bringing down the towers. That's as wild as “no planes” and “pod”s combined, if not more so." well to be fair, the 2nd edition of Loose Change is filled with equally ridiculous speculation (although i agree a nuke at the WTC is just laughably kooky) The movie promotes a definite "no plane" theory about Shanksville and the Pentagon. Even though they do not outright say it, their implication is that something other than a passenger jet plane was at both locations. Also the emergency bomb threat landing of the mystery flight (relating to flight 93) is so filled with logical holes that i honestly dont even know what point they were trying to make with that part. oterhwise i agree with you that the overall positive impact of Loose Change is amazing, Eyewitness does have some really interesting parts if you sift through it enough. The clip where they show the ball being dropped side by side of WTC7 is very well-done imo. let me make a clarification, let me make a clarification, I think 911 Eyewitness comes dangerously close to being another "painful deceptions" or "911 in plane site". I love loose change. I've probably seen it over 50 times. I am very excited for the 3rd installment. But you cannot ignore some of the blatant "no-plane" stuff being implied in Loose Change. im curious when most people im curious when most people here say something is "disinfo" what definition are they usually using? the 1st or 2nd of the below? I see a lot of stuff that would fall into definition 2, but nothing so striking that i would say for sure is definition 1 dis·in·for·ma·tion (ds-nfr-mshn) 1. Deliberately misleading information announced publicly or leaked by a government or especially by an intelligence agency in order to influence public opinion or the government in another nation: “He would be the unconscious channel for a piece of disinformation aimed at another country's intelligence service” (Ken Follett). 2. Dissemination of such misleading information. whoops i meant to put this i meant to put this definiton.......... n : misinformation that is deliberately disseminated in order to influence or confuse rivals (foreign enemies or business competitors etc.) as #2. disinfo while rick siegel and others may firmly believe that thermonuclear devices fired from helicopters (or whatever) felled the towers, that doesn't explain the slick production, promotion and web sites behind this particular team. the important questions are: who is blue star media group? who put the money up for the movie? who wrote the script? and why are these fringe theories being disproportionately represented through these media while no one in the mainstream 9/11 truth movement has ever touched them? The obvious way to deflect all disinformation is to always,always,always go back to the fact that the WTC buildings could not come down in free fall time without explosives. Any contrary claim defies gravity and the laws of physics. There MUST be a REAL investigation, nothing else can determine what really happened. -1 vote "n : misinformation that is "n : misinformation that is deliberately disseminated in order to influence or confuse rivals (foreign enemies or business competitors etc.)' No planes at the WTC would definitely fall into this category. The rest are probably just honest mistakes. The no-planers at WTC are without a doubt disinfo, but the term gets thrown around way too much in other areas. maybe rick siegel is totally authentic but what about his production company "Blue Star Media Group?" and the production certainly seems to quite complex and well promoted. in fact, rick siegel only plays a tiny role in the movie, it is the scary-sounding hollywood narrator who does most of the talking. did rick siegel write the script? did rick siegel do al the fancy graphics? i'm not calling everyone disinfo. i'm bringing up legitimate questions. it is only weak-minded followers and those who seek to deceive and dominate who discourage people from asking legitimate questions. which are you? "i'm not calling everyone "i'm not calling everyone disinfo. i'm bringing up legitimate questions. it is only weak-minded followers and those who seek to deceive and dominate who discourage people from asking legitimate questions. which are you?" I think it's the other way around. I'm very suspicious of people who run around calling everyone "disinfo". Why not just challenge This guy on the evidence instead labeling him a shill? It's THIS kind of stuff that divides and discourages people. With the no-plane stuff I think there's a legitimate case to be made that it's disinfo, but most of the "disinfo" claims I've seen are just soap-opera theatrics. DC in September As a founding Auxiliary Member of the Veterans for 9/11 Truth, I would like to tell you briefly what we are doing. Our group was denied the right to rent a table at Camp Democracy because they said that they will not allow "conspiracy" groups to rent a booth(see www.V911T.org for more info). So, dozens of us will be going to the National Mall in DC from 9/5 to 9/21 and simply walking around and talking about 9/11 as an inside job to those visiting from the peace & social justice movement. Without as much as a table or even a place to hang a banner, we will be walking around and doing old-fashioned grassroots one-on-one activism day after day after day. We will be carrying 9/11 fliers and free DVDs to hand out in our backpacks. No, we certainly do not wish to distract anyone from going to GZ! Of course you may do that and hopefully many will be there in NYC to join you! The site of WTC is an important historical event and our reaching the "peace" activists in DC will not take away from the importance of GZ one bit. Many people, such as one of the co-founders of the V911T group and others, will be going to both NY and DC in Sept. because Camp Democracy in DC runs all the way from from 9/5 to 9/21. We hope you can all come down to DC for at least a couple of the days and just mingle in the crowds with us on the National Mall in DC and help us wake up hundreds of thousands of anti-war visitors coming to DC from all around the country. A small note on Rick Siegel: I have been also studying Rick Siegel's efforts and want to caution others not to make the same mistakes I have made in the past and jump to conclusions quickly and publicly. I am admittedly not a scientist and can not tell you (yet) which explosive techniques were used so for now, I am reserving comment, as I continue to study this. Also, know that there actually are people skilled in computer design and who have connections to wealthy benefactors who sometimes even wish to remain anonymous... so because someone has money and a video company does not necessarily make them an agent on the payroll. Again, this is coming from 3 years of experience as a person who used to jump to conclusions and pre-judged others far too quickly. The more one does this, the more one realizes that everything is not always as it seems. We live and learn and sometimes I have found that those who seem the most harmless, congenial and benign - actually are not. Hope to see you in DC if you can make it. We have a huge job down there to do and only a couple of 9/11 groups have announced that they will be sending folks down to "work the crowds"... so we can certainly use all the boots on the ground we can get either before or after your trip to GZ. Thanks so very much, Cathy Garger Auxiliary Member, Veterans for 9/11 Truth Associate Member, Scholars for 9/11 Truth Cathy Garger (not verified) on Sun, 08/27/2006 - 9:37am. the evidence against Siegel speaks for itself. Hoffman's piece is just one of many indictments against him. delver on Thu, 08/31/2006 - 11:56am. Do you contend that Siegel's Do you contend that Siegel's focus on "thermonuclear" wmd's and helicopters deserves as much respect as say the evidence presented in "Improbable Collapse?" Perhaps you should ask Mike Berger what he thinks of "9/11 Eyewitness." I'd wager that he agrees with me. Bombs may well have gone off in the basement. The marble panels and damage to the lobby do seem to suggest something like that. That doesn't justify Siegel's other wild theories. Yeah, I'm disinfo because I don't say that FOR SURE THE TOWERS WERE BROUGHT DOWN BY THERMONUCLEAR HYDROGEN FUSION WHATEVER THE FUCK. Your thinking is of very poor quality. delver on Fri, 09/01/2006 - 11:43am. 911Eyewitness Delver seems to be trashing Rick and 911Eyewitness in an effort to promote Improbable Collapse that claims to be the first program to use science. Talk about misleading propaganda. Seven Laws of Science have been out for a year in 911Eyewitness and Improbable Collapse makes this kind of boast. Hoffman trashes everyone from Alex Jones to LC and In Plane Site. If he's not an agent he's giving them a paid vacation. He supports the official story of a big jet at the Pentagon and the Seismic signals are not from undergound explosions but debris hitting the ground. Is he hoping for a medal from Bush? So are we supposed to trust his opinion on anything else he comments on? His vast honey pot websites are likely designed to track everyone's IP numbers and see what info is gaining the most attention. It's the CIA's Mockingbird Op mandate to infiltrate all forms of media so which 911 info sites are tainted? 280 first responders with rare cancers four years after 9.11 doesn't justify considering fusion? Perhaps many folks are not aware of the difference between fission and fusion or that directed energy weapons designed by the military for demolitions are declassified. 100 days to cool down the debris piles when the collapse put out the small isolated fires that firemen reported by radio. Likely the cause of pushing the demo button ahead of schedule. As 911eyewitness points out, the evil doers had to move up the time table because if the fires were put out there would be no reason for the towers to fall. The flashing helicopter as part of Rick's reverse angle seems to have sparked an unusual amount of attention considering the 2 hours of evidence and analysis presented. Is there something to it? Trying to get people to notice that all those helicopters didn't even try to rescue anyone but were possibly signaling each other prior to the collapse seems to have upset some folks. A DVD that tries to inform the public about 911 with actual footage and science analysis gets trashed without recognizing the numerous merits and accepting the low budget production limitations. Who is really behind these vicious attacks against footage that could be used in a court of law? Chris Tollinger (not verified) on Thu, 10/19/2006 - 6:53am. The only fully credible movie about 911 is 911: Press for Truth. All others speculate beyond physical evidence. They all sound plausible, but the fact is without a full investigation nothing is provable. I'm sure a nice convincing film could be made of Judy Wood's Star War beam theory too. 911 Truther's need to stay focused on getting a new investigation - which will lead to access to evidence - which will lead to a fuller truth. LesFredette (not verified) on Thu, 10/19/2006 - 8:04am. PARANOID!! YOU FOLKS ARE PARANOID BEYOND BELIEF WITH YOUR PRECONCIEVED NOTIONS. Time to break out some Black Sabbath. 911truthnc.org “it is possible to fool all the people all the time—when government and press cooperate.” George Seldes - "legendary investigative reporter" 911TruthNC on Thu, 10/19/2006 - 9:55am. The scientific sound analysis is the real deal. "9/11 Eyewitness" has what I believe to be a smoking gun. It is the scientific sound analysis on the explosions before and during the collapse of WTC1. So far I have not been able to find one credible review that discredits this analysis, not one, and I have looked hard for one. I have found some that have tried, but the reviews were baseless and seemed to be just the work of shills for the government. They had no substance or evidence that proved or inferred the sound analysis to be fraudulent. Also, any time I ask a shill on a forum to comment on this analysis, they just won't do it. Not one word out of them. This is further proof it's a smoking gun. I will have nothing to do with the "no-plane" garbage, and as far as nuclear, I haven't found anything credible yet, but I am still looking as I am not fully convinced. Perhaps a 4th generation nuclear weapon was developed (under the "radar") sometime before 9/11, one that we do not know about...yet. But apart from everything, I repeat, "9/11 Eyewitness" is great for the scientific sound analysis it has. (It and WTC7 are what first convinced me 9/11 was an inside job.) I can see why some would crtiticise Rick Siegel for certain things, but please cut him some slack. How many of you are responsible for finding a real 9/11 smoking gun about the truth of 9/11, one that is powerful and convincing of controlled demolitions being done at the WTC? Besides, we shouldn't be critical of the 9/11 smoking guns that exist, as there aren't that many. There is a lot of excellent peripheral, secondary evidence regarding 9/11 truth, but not many smoking guns. We should be thankful for the ones we have. quicknthedead on Sun, 10/22/2006 - 1:42am. smoking gun!? sound on a videotape that was recorded and edited by people you don't know is not a smoking gun. delver on Tue, 11/14/2006 - 11:26am. 9/11 Experiments: The Force Behind the Motion Propaganda Can’t Melt Steel Beams Air Defense Exercise a Month Before 9/11 Was Based Around Osama Bin Laden Carrying Out an Aerial Attack on Washington 9/11 Blogger receives no foundational or corporate support. We rely on your individual support. 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__label__wiki	0.709945	0.709945	Are the Architects & Engineers at Hudson Yards MTA Projects going to take a 25%-40% wage & benefit cut? Ask yourselves why the wealthy developers and project owners always seek concessions off the back of the working man or woman and no other. VOTE NO ON ALL PROPOSED CONTRACTS! Stand your ground and force your elected rep's to engage in meaningful Contract Negotiations which provide for cost of living allowances (COLA) and which adequately fund well earned benefits; without Market Recovery Rates, Most Favored Nation or any other form of side deals. The NYCDCC, through McCarron & Spencer has kicked back $10B of your wages & benefits to date, over 130+ PLA's. Union Carpenters and their families have sacrificed enough. This is where the rubber meets the road and where you shall see what your newly elected Executive Committee members, Council Delegate's and DC Officers are made of. It will be their defining moment. Since the Owners, Developers, Contractor Associations and major contractors have nothing left to argue, the fall-back position is the direct threat that should you fail to sign more contracts kicking back 25-40% wages & benefits - Hudson Yards will not proceed, or the more laughable proposition - "they will build it Non-Union". Good Luck with that.... MTA Labor Coalition Elects Samuelsen, Tanzi to Top Spots {labor press} John Samuelsen, TWU, Local 100 President and Angelo Tanzi of ATU, Local 726 By Kismet Barksdale NEW YORK, NY (May 12, 2011) Officers of a dozen unions representing 60,000 employees of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority elected two union leaders, John Samuelsen of TWU Local 100 and Angelo Tanzi of ATU Local 726, to serve as Chair and Co Chair of the MTA Labor Coalition. The Coalition, which has a history going back to 1991, has been reinvigorated and intends to aggressively fight to defend the wages and working conditions of members represented by each Coalition union, and to campaign for improved worker safety, Samuelsen said. Samuelsen’s Union, TWU Local 100, is the largest in the Coalition, with some 38,000 members including MTA bus and subway operators, track workers, cleaners, maintainers, and mechanics. ATU Local 726 represents bus operators and mechanics on Staten Island. The Coalition has already lobbied Albany lawmakers to support A. 6766/S.4257, which would establish a “lock box” for mass transit funding to insure that it could not be “raided” for other budgetary needs. The bill is sponsored by two powerhouses in the legislature, Assemblyman Jim Brennan, who heads the Committee on Corporations and Authorities, and State Senator Martin Golden. Other top officers elected today included Behrouz Fathi, President of Local 375 of DC 37, the Civil Service Technical Guild, and Felix Maestri, President of ARASA Lodge 1157. ARASA represents maintenance of way supervisors at the Metro North railroad. Local 375 represents some 1,200 MTA architects, designers, and engineers who predominantly work out of the Authority’s building at 2 Broadway. Besides the officers, ten board members were also chosen, representing most of the MTA Labor Coalition’s constituent unions, including the Bridge and Tunnel Officers Benevolent Association, Teamsters Local 808, Long Island Bus, and the Long Island Rail Road.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398303
__label__wiki	0.630799	0.630799	Asian American Press Building Community Within Diversity Civil rights advocates file lawsuit to stop ICE raids on Cambodian refugees by aanews in Cambodian · Immigration · Public Safety · Social Justice — 4 Nov, 2017 Posda Tuot, cousin of Nak Kim “Rickie” Chhoeun. Rickie was detained by ICE on Oct. 20, 2017. LOS ANGELES (Nov. 2, 2017) — Cambodian refugees detained in recent raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have filed a nationwide class action lawsuit challenging their unlawful arrests. Since early October, ICE has rounded up over 100 Cambodian refugees with deportation orders, making these the largest raids ever to target the Cambodian community. Nearly 2000 Cambodian refugees are at risk of being unlawfully arrested. The lawsuit was filed by civil rights organizations Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus (Advancing Justice – ALC), Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles (Advancing Justice – LA), and Sidley Austin LLP. The people detained in the raids arrived in the United States as refugee children fleeing the horrors of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. Many of them were born in refugee camps and have never set foot in Cambodia. They made the United States their home and became lawful permanent residents. In the U.S., Cambodian refugee families struggled with trauma and poverty in violence-ridden neighborhoods. Some refugees made mistakes in their youth, which led to criminal convictions and ultimately deportation orders. But because Cambodia has refused to accept them for deportation, ICE had to release Cambodian detainees instead of keeping them indefinitely and unconstitutionally detained. But ICE was forced to release them because Cambodia refused to accept them for deportation. Since their release, in some cases decades ago, these refugees have returned to their communities and rebuilt their lives. Many have U.S. citizen spouses, children, siblings, and relatives who rely on them for support. For decades, they have cared for their families and led peaceful and productive lives in their communities. The recent raids appear to be a tactic by ICE to coerce Cambodia into cooperating with a U.S. deportation policy that breaks families apart. “In the 22 years since my conviction, I have worked hard to support my family and give back to the community,“ said Mony Neth of Modesto, Calif., one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit. “To be suddenly torn away from my wife, daughter, and elderly parents is devastating to all of us.” “ICE has traumatized entire communities by re-detaining people with no warning and for no legitimate reason,” said Jenny Zhao, immigrant rights staff attorney at Advancing Justice – ALC. “We demand that ICE release these Cambodian refugees and stop violating the law.” “A bedrock principle in our Constitution and laws is that the government may not detain individuals whenever it pleases,” said Christopher Lapinig, Skadden Fellow at Advancing Justice – Los Angeles. “With these actions targeting the Cambodian American community, the administration is yet again running roughshod over the Constitution and will do anything, with utter disregard for the rule of law, to advance its xenophobic, anti-immigrant agenda.” “I came to the United States when I was six years old as a refugee from the war. This is the only place I’ve ever known as home,” said Nak Kim “Rickie” Chhoeun, a plaintiff in the lawsuit. “When I was detained two weeks ago, I felt betrayed and confused. My family and entire livelihood was taken from me without any reason or explanation.” As requested by ICE, Chhoeun reported to the immigration office on October 20, 2017. He was unexpectedly arrested by ICE officers and transported to the Theo Lacy detention facility in Orange. Chhoeun lives in Long Beach, California where he has worked as a satellite technician for AT&T for the past fifteen years. Meta says: That is very sad, for me seemed living without secure in USA. They are sometimes practice law wrong way. I am also a victim who tested this. We are living in nightmare up to now. Only God know and understand our real situation. I hope this organization will help to fight for real justice for our good people. Previous story Report: Women of color underrepresented among doctors, face major barriers Next story Prof. Kou Yang publishes ‘The Making of Hmong America: Forty Years after the Secret War’ © Copyright 2020 Asian American Press. Typegrid Theme by WPBandit.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398304
__label__wiki	0.630121	0.630121	« Media Continues Determined Embargo on Death Threats in Wisconsin \| Main \| Overnight Open Thread » Obama To Retroactively Make the Case For War He Already Committed the Public to at 7:30 Eastern Ten minutes or so. Meanwhile, some discontent from the liberal hinterlands. ...we're basing our military decisions on the wills of other governments. In fact, the Obama administration appears to be taking this idea one step further. Tapper asked Clinton to reconcile the Libya mission with two quotes from 2007. One was Obama's: "The President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation." The other was Clinton's: "If the administration believes that any—any—use of force against Iran is necessary, the president must come to Congress to seek that authority." In other words, when the mission is "internationally authorized," the president doesn't have to consult Congress. I'm no Tea Partier, but that sure sounds like a substitution of foreign for congressional authority. It's worse than outsourcing. Outsourcing is when you hire somebody abroad to do what you want. In Libya, we're doing the opposite. We're hiring ourselves out to do what somebody abroad wants.... I don't see any basis for that in the text or spirit of the Constitution. My Mistake: He's not making the case for war; he's just "updating" on us on what the Europeans have decided our military should do. "We Took A Series of Swift Steps:" Oh, you mean after you dithered around with the same basic facts for three weeks. You mean after all that delay, you finally made a decision, and then the military acted swiftly. "I Refused to Let That Happen:" Ah, okay, just as long as I know who the hero is here. By the way, he's super-proud that he waited until the last possible moment to save Benghazi (but none of the towns and cities along the decimated way to Benghazi). Apparently those other towns he let be demolished as he dithered didn't count. Only the dramatic, last-second decision to spare Benghazi specifically should matter. Hilarious: He says that he's all about getting other countries to bear the burdens. He says, to that end, that he's transferred command to NATO. Um, so, if I'm getting this right, our pilots and seamen are still fighting this war, they're just being bossed around by a foreign general, right? And that general isn't actually in the fight, right? Seems to me that all Obama is doing is distancing himself from any possible failure while keeping our troops in harm's way. We Can't Embrace Regime Change Because Doing So Would... Require Ground Troops??!! That, he says, or huge civilian casualties (collateral damage in airstrikes). That's absurd. Another lie. We're not embracing regime change for various diplomatic stupidities. We certainly could seek regime change and use the military, if it had a clear shot, to do so. Sometimes you will have intelligence about the location of a high-value target; a missile will hit that exact square meter of real estate. He then claims that "To be blunt, we went down that road in Iraq." Nonsense -- we went down the ground-troops road in Iraq not for the sake of regime change but to establish order post decapitation of the Baath regime; we could have effected regime change without ground troops (eventually), but skipped the "police the country" part of it. It would have been bloodier, probably, but we could have done that. (I would argue we should have, actually.) But you certainly don't need ground troops for a decapitating strike. To check the chaos that flows afterwards from that, yes, but we can be grown-ups about this and finally say "Hey, we killed your tyrant, the rest is up to you." Obama in 2002: Now let me be clear — I suffer no illusions about Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal man. A ruthless man. A man who butchers his own people to secure his own power. He has repeatedly defied UN resolutions, thwarted UN inspection teams, developed chemical and biological weapons, and coveted nuclear capacity. He’s a bad guy. The world, and the Iraqi people, would be better off without him. But I also know that Saddam poses no imminent and direct threat to the United States, or to his neighbors, that the Iraqi economy is in shambles, that the Iraqi military a fraction of its former strength, and that in concert with the international community he can be contained until, in the way of all petty dictators, he falls away into the dustbin of history. Compare that to his new position that the US, as a nation, cannot sit idly by as a slaughter occurs. Seems to me he was pretty cool with Saddam's slaughter. Jasper Moore: "so that's the way KC celebrates a big win and a tr ..." 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__label__wiki	0.60064	0.60064	« AoSHQ Podcast No. 130: #AgainstTrump \| Main \| Hillary's Lead In Her Firewall State of South Carolina is Halved » Hillary Clinton Exposed Human Intelligence Sources -- Our Spies -- In Her Emails, and May Have Cost Their Lives To keep Congress and FOIA requests from discovering her own secrets, she chose to imperil the nation's secrets. Catherine Herridge: At least one of the emails on Hillary Clinton's private server contained extremely sensitive information identified by an intelligence agency as "HCS-O," which is the code used for reporting on human intelligence sources in ongoing operations, according to two sources not authorized to speak on the record. Both sources are familiar with the intelligence community inspector general’s January 14 letter to Congress, advising the Oversight committees that intelligence beyond Top Secret -- known as Special Access Program (SAP) -- was identified in the Clinton emails, as well the supporting documents from the affected agencies that owned the information and have final say on classification. According to a December 2013 policy document released by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence: “The HSC-0 compartment (Operations) is used to protect exceptionally fragile and unique IC (intelligence community) clandestine HUMINT operations and methods that are not intended for dissemination outside of the originating agency.” "There are people’s lives at stake. Certainly in an intel SAP, if you’re talking about sources and methods, there may be one person in the world that would have access to the type of information contained in that SAP,” he said. So that information is kept under lock and key, because if the target country discovers it, they can figure out pretty quickly who leaked, and either kill the spy, or flip them into feeding us false information. Either way, we lose a crown jewel of intelligence, and maybe someone loses his or her life. (Maybe the family's killed too.) But hey! Gotta keep Hillary's emails protected from Congressional oversight and FOIA requests! So anything goes for the Queen. L'etat, c'est moi.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398307
__label__wiki	0.821655	0.821655	The Screen Production Incentive Fund The Government has announced as part of the 2008 Budget a new scheme for New Zealand film and television production known as the Screen Production Incentive Fund or SPIF to be established from 1 July 2008. The SPIF will provide a grant of 40 per cent of qualifying NZ production expenditure (QNZPE) for eligible NZ feature films of $5 million and over and 20 per cent of QNZPE for eligible television and other screen productions with varying levels of minimum expenditure including $500,000 per hour of series television. The SPIF will only be made available to productions that meet a 'significant New Zealand content' points test. Funding for the SPIF has been drawn from existing NZ Film Commission Funding and a new allocation from Government. 29 May2008 A year ago, NZ Actors’ Equity became a fully-funded autonomous part of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA). In that time we have established ourselves as an effective and respected advocate for NZ actors. Now we want every person who works as an actor to join with us today. Your membership will ensure better pay and conditions for us all. This is why you should join NZ Actors’ Equity.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398308
__label__wiki	0.621677	0.621677	Tag: Fahim movie france HBO’s “Invisible Stories” portrays the lives of Bangladeshi migrant workers in Singapore Posted on 2019-11-22 2019-11-22 by Sumaiya Tasnim Distant from the wealth and glitter of Singapore, Invisible Stories shines light upon the alienated characters of the lesser-known neighbourhoods in Singapore. Including the lives of migrant workers there. Sudip Biswas Deep from Bangladesh plays the character of a Bangladeshi migrant construction worker in this HBO original anthology. This six-episode half-hour drama is entirely filmed in the locations of Singapore. Each episode follows each resident as he or she lives through everyday life and challenges. The stories include ups and downs of a mother and his son with autism, a man who is a taxi driver by day and a spiritual medium by night; a banker who is a husband and a father but this dark secret comes alive late at night and many more. A film that hits home This HBO Originals will take place in the Housing and Development Board public housing blocks. The places are very well close to the series creator Ler Jiyuan. Despite being one of the best and famous new directors in Singapore, the creator has a very humble lifestyle and childhood himself. “Eighty per cent of Singaporeans live in HDB flats. I myself grew up in one in the ’90s in a three-room flat. My father was a taxi driver.” Ler Jiyuan says He further added that he spends most of his time here until now. It will be an interesting concept to open up to the international audience about a different Singapore. A “non-crazy-rich” side of Singapore. The multicultural perspective of the ‘other’ side of Singapore This series is starring actors from a multicultural identity background. This enhances the importance of Singapore by itself despite the diversity, Singapore portrays. The regional cast is from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore. Sudip Biswas Deep portrays the role of a migrant construction worker in Singapore. This will essentially hold a very strong portrayal of what it is like for Bangladesh minorities to earn their livelihood in different countries including Singapore, Malaysia and Dubai. HBO Asia has also arranged a short film competition inviting all the other uprising filmmakers to submit their untold stories in their neighbourhoods. This will empower the rise of new storytellers of a generation who will showcase and portray different angles to their environment. Invisible Stories premieres on January 5th, 2020. Posted in EntertainmentTagged agontuk game, bangladeshi migrant workers, chris hemsworth dhaka movie, Fahim Bangladeshi chess player, Fahim movie france, HBO, HBO bangladesh, HBO Invisible stories, hbo invisible stories sudip biswas, invisible stories, sudip biswas “Made in Bangladesh” to be premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival Posted on 2019-08-31 2019-09-01 by Bidita Zaman 2019 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is starting in a week. And “Made in Bangladesh”, a film by Bangladeshi filmmaker Rubaiyat Hossain, is going to be premiered at the TIFF 2019, under the Contemporary World Cinema category. What is TIFF Founded in 1976, Toronto International Film Festival has now become one of the largest publicly attended film festivals in the world. TIFF is providing the platform for aspiring filmmakers to kick start their careers and the opportunity to showcase their new works. There are about 12 types of programmes and categories in TIFF. Films of narrative style which are usually made by young established directors fall under TIFF’s category: “Contemporary World Cinema”. This year marks the 44th edition of TIFF. It’s a 10-day festival, from 5 September 2019 to 15 September 2019. About “Made in Bangladesh” “Made in Bangladesh” is Rubaiyat Hossain’s third feature-length film. The protagonist of the film is a worker of the ready-made garment (RMG) sector named Shimu. The character is based on a real-life person who acted as a consultant throughout the making of the film. “Made in Bangladesh” is the story of Bangladesh’s RMG sector. How this sector empowers women, how it makes them financially independent and provides them socio-economic independence. On-screen, the film laments the obstacles female workers face and also celebrates their success. Read more: French movie “Fahim” to portray the story of Bangladeshi chess prodigy All about women empowerment The film talks about women empowerment in every way possible. The director herself is a woman. So is the production designer, sound editor, cinematographer and art director. “One of the things I’m proud of about the film is that all the major departments were headed by women” Said Rubaiyat Hossain. The film, which began its production phase on 17th April 2019, chose different locations of Dhaka and Gazipur of Bangladesh as shooting spots and continued for around 36 days. The film is co-produced by Bangladesh, France, Denmark, and Portugal. It was also financed by France’s CNC fund, Norway’s Sørfond plus, the EU’s Eurimages fund and Denmark’s Danish Film Institute fund. Pyramid International is the French distributor and international sales agent for the film. A big step for Bangladeshi films Not saying there are no good films being made in our country. Of course, a handful of really good films have been made in the last century. Watching them, people in Bangladesh have been growing a better taste in the moving pictures. And “Made in Bangladesh” helps this process to gain momentum. TIFF 2019 premiering “Made in Bangladesh’ is indeed a huge move forward for Bangladeshi films. It is promising and hopeful for the young aspiring filmmakers. Especially, the story on screen and behind the camera is motivating for all women. Bangladesh premier Rubaiyat Hossain has expressed her anticipations that “Made in Bangladesh’ will be soon premiered at the Dhaka Internation Film Festival. She also expects for a local distributor to make her film commercially available to Bangladeshi audience through cinema halls. We cannot wait to watch it! Like our content? Follow us on our Facebook page for regular updates. We want to hear from you. Take a moment to write to us with your stories, contributions and suggestion. Contact us for advertising and partnership opportunities at [email protected] Thank you! Posted in EntertainmentTagged bangla cinema, bangla movie, Bangladeshi film, bangladeshi movie, Bangladeshi women filmmakers, chris hemsworth dhaka movie, Fahim movie france, Fahim movie trailer, Komola Rocket Bangla movie, life in other words, Made in bangladesh, Made in bangladesh movie, made in bangladesh rubaiyat hossain, movies about surfing, rubaiyat hossain, sincerely yours dhaka, surfing movie, Women filmmakers Ferar Gaan: The first Bangladeshi short made entirely with a Smartphone Posted on 2019-06-24 2019-06-24 by Shadman Wahid Let us begin with an analogy. Steven Soderbergh’s latest film High Flying Bird was shot entirely on a smartphone. Referring to this award-winning director, it is like ‘writing script in pencil’. The director replied so to his fellow visionary director, Christopher Nolan, when Nolan challenged him to go back to shooting on film. This thrilling dunk had its world premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival earlier this year. It received accolades from both the critics and the audiences. Technology and filmmaking When it comes to film making, one would surely think of new technological advent in equipment. But in reality, there are a lot of things that will appear with that thinking which may confine the opportunity of becoming a film-maker, when you also have the chance to shoot your dream with just a smartphone. Soderbergh and other directors prove that it’s not about the camera, the best camera you got probably in your pocket to make your vision into reality. Our celebrated director Shafayet Mansoor Rana took the idea further and decided to try his hand at writing his script in the metaphorical pencil and it certainly worked. He successfully delivered the first ever professional production completely shot on a smartphone in Bangladesh. The film, Ferar Gaan, was released last week as the iflix original on this popular streaming platform. The film has been entirely shot using Samsung flagship smartphone Galaxy S10+. In the opening sequence of this short, we see two men looking for an address quite frantically. When they finally get to their desired destination, the person gets shell shocked and falls to the ground with awe and the title pops-up on the screen. The director pushes us back to two months earlier. The film is starred by rock icon Jon Kabir, popular actor Azmeri Asha and Sayeed Zaman Shawon. This short is split into three chapters which portrayed the vicissitudes of the life of Rubab Khan, the famous star played by Jon Kabir. The plot revolves around him, his music, his fame, his losses and how he reclaims his lost kingdom with the strike of a moment of epiphany. Rubab Khan was very popular and surrounded by millions of fans, but his ego and snobbishness made him fall from the sky. On his prime, one day, a diehard fan of Rubab Khan, played by Sayeed Zaman Shawon, made his way to the backstage despite strict restrictions and asked for a selfie with his icon. In response, he got a tight slap and very rude behavior from his icon and later was thrown out by the guards. The very next morning, Rubab finds out that he has lost his gifted voice. And eventually, he lost everything including his fascinating career, his fans, and even his girlfriend, played by Azmeri Asha. Filmmaking with smartphone The story of Ferar Gaan is penned by Tanvir Chowdhury, the person behind the operation of the camera is Sumon Sarkar and the uplifting music is composed by Fuad Al Muktadir. Ferar Gaan was shot entirely with Samsung Galaxy S10+ which features three rear professional grade cameras consisting of a 12MP wide lens, 12MP telephoto lens, and 16MP Ultra-Wide lens which records 4000 pixels horizontally video very easily. No additional lenses were being used to shoot the film. And the director didn’t do much manipulation after shooting, thanks to Samsung’s ground-breaking innovation. Anyone would love the fact about making a movie with the handiest yet advantageous device like Samsung S10+ that they can make a very quick decision and perform creative execution albeit spending very less than shooting with the equipment screams movie camera. As Soderbergh said, ‘If you want the lens on the wall, you don’t have to cut a hole in the wall and put the camera behind it. It’s a great tool.’ The creative duo Shafayet Mansoor Rana and Sumon Sarkar carried out an experiment with a spontaneous style which delivered the audiences a worth-watching 40-minutes story of redemption. That has the merit to revive the viewers with sparkling momentum. Posted in EntertainmentTagged chris hemsworth dhaka movie, daekho, Fahim movie france, feraar gaan film, ferar gaan, jon kabir, Samsung, Samsung Camera, Samsung galaxy, samsung s10, samsung short film BTV is now available in India and we don’t know how to react Posted on 2019-06-21 2019-09-03 by Nomrota Anushka According to reports cited by ANI of India, India will broadcast Bangladesh’s BTV from now on under a new contract signed by the two countries. Anyone else feeling funny here or is it just us? We all, especially the 90’s kids, have a soft spot for BTV. It was our sole source of legendary shows like Alif Laila and Ittadi. But times have changed. BTV, however, hasn’t. BTV, as old as time As time went by, we grew up but BTV couldn’t. Where two negatives make a positive, two positives make a BTV. Even during some dire national situations, BTV would just stay overjoyed with lemons and agricultural successes. BTV’s program quality hasn’t improved in ages and the actual function of this TV channel remains a mystery. Pardon us if we fail to see how broadcasting BTV in India will portray our cultural and media scenario to our neighbours. One-sided cultural overflow The free flow of cultures between the countries has been strongly evident since the last 30 years. Bangladesh had access to almost all of Indian entertainment channels where India had zero. Television media and preferences in Bangladesh are now so inspired and influenced by Indian media that BTV solely can’t balance out the one-sided cultural overflow. Zee Bangla and Star Jalsha making their mark on our cultural territory along with Indian advertisements and products has made us more aware about India than Bangladesh. A large portion of Indians on the other hand, don’t even know how Bangladesh has been relying on them for almost everything; even how our geographical maps collide. A futile attempt? The cultural invasion is so massive that with a minimal contract like this, it is nearly impossible for Indians to learn more about Bangladesh and its media unless a new contract for broadcasting is made that ensures the equal flow of media and channels, if not Teesta’s water. Posted in EntertainmentTagged alif laila, Bangladesh cricket, BTV, BTV Bangladesh, BTV channel, BTV India, dare to surf bangladesh, Fahim movie france, India, india and bangladesh, shakib al hasan French movie “Fahim” to portray the story of Bangladeshi chess prodigy With the movies that we are expecting to excite us head over heels, Fahim is that one movie that will leave us with tears, joy and a roller coaster of emotions. An unexpected french treat about a Bangladeshi champion. Acted by Ahmed Assad, this French movie just might get us into the lives of the chess champion Fahim Mohammed and the obstacles he survived through it all. The story of a champion in hiding Fearing of abduction, Fahim Mohammad and his father are forced to flee from their hometown Bangladesh. Away from home, the father and son settle for Paris. Fahim and his father continue to live in Paris as illegal immigrants after their application seeking political asylum is rejected. Fearful of what the future may hold, both father and son continue to fight for the little champion’s dreams. Fahim’s passion and love for chess lead him to meet with Sylvian, one of the best coaches in France. Their bittersweet relationship teaches him the purpose of putting his intellect into perspective. Fahim’s love for chess shows how he battles in the French Championship all the while tries to fit in a new country, tackling the pressure of expulsion and meeting new friends. From “A Clandestine King” to a heartwarming movie Fahim Mohammad from the age of 11 has mastered the art of chess with the help of his father. Source: Google A Clandestine King is an autobiographical story written by Fahim Mohammad himself. This heartwarming story of a struggling eight-year-old Bangladeshi in the world of chess is now being adapted to screen by director Pierre François Martin-Laval and produced by Patrick Godeau. The movie is to be released on October, 2019. Posted in EntertainmentTagged A clandestine king, A clandestine king book, Bangladesh chess, bangladesh chess scene, bangladeshi chess grandmasters, Chess, chess grandmasters bangladesh, chess in bangladesh, chris hemsworth dhaka movie, Dhaka movie, Fahim, Fahim Bangladesh, Fahim Bangladeshi chess player, Fahim Chess, Fahim chess movie, Fahim french movie, Fahim Mohammad, Fahim Mohammed, Fahim movie Bangladesh, Fahim movie france, Fahim movie poster, Fahim movie trailer, French movie fahim, French movie fahim trailer © 2018 HiFi Digital	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398315
__label__wiki	0.682131	0.682131	News: Remains of ancient civilisation discovered on the bottom of a lake http://en.rian.ru/analysis/20071227/94372640.html Stephen King discusses creepy clown mystery Atlantis Online > Forum > Genres of Film & Literature > Horror > Stephen King discusses creepy clown mystery Author Topic: Stephen King discusses creepy clown mystery (Read 63 times) Dark-Knight Posted on Thursday, 15 September, 2016 What would you do if you saw a clown staring at you from the roadside ? Image Credit: Twitter / @jogo78 The author of 'It' and many other popular novels maintains that creepy clowns will always be terrifying. The appearance of mysterious figures dressed up as clowns hanging around roadsides and street corners in the dead of night might sound like the plot of one of King's own horror novels, but in recent years this unnerving scenario has been playing out time and time again all over the world. One of the most recent creepy clown sightings occurred in Greenville, South Carolina where police officers have been left perplexed by reports of clowns luring children in to the woods and standing silently on the roadside, staring at cars and pedestrians with an eerie, unnatural gaze. Author Stephen King, who has himself written about a very creepy clown indeed in his novel 'It', maintains that while the phenomenon will pass, clowns will always remain inherently creepy. "Kids love clowns, but they also fear them; clowns with their white faces and red lips are so different and so grotesque compared to 'normal' people," he told the Bangor Daily News. "The clown furor will pass, as these things do, but it will come back, because under the right circumstances, clowns really can be terrifying." So far his comments seem to be ringing true as now police in North Carolina have also found themselves investigating a series of clown sightings across the state including the case of a man who allegedly chased a clown with a machete after it emerged from the woods near Greensboro. "If I saw a clown lurking under a lonely bridge (or peering up at me from a sewer grate, with or without balloons), I'd be scared, too," said King. Re: Stephen King discusses creepy clown mystery Even Stephen King Thinks Those Creepy Clown Sightings Are Scary There’s been a wave of reported clown sightings in the Carolinas the past week. Scott Malone (Reuters) - A spate of creepy clown sightings in South Carolina has perplexed police and worried parents, but their frightening appearance was no surprise to best-selling U.S. horror author Stephen King. King, whose 1986 novel “It” tells the story of a supernatural being that appears as a clown to terrorize the residents of a small Maine town, told the Bangor Daily News that fear of clowns touches a nerve with children and adults alike. “Kids love clowns, but they also fear them; clowns with their white faces and red lips are so different and so grotesque compared to ‘normal’ people,” the newspaper quoted King as saying in an article posted on Friday. “The clown furor will pass, as these things do, but it will come back, because under the right circumstances, clowns really can be terrifying.” Mike Segar / Reuters Renowned horror writer Stephen King admitted he’d be scared if he saw a clown lurking under a lonely bridge. The clown sightings started around Greenville, South Carolina, last month when police began getting reports of clowns standing silently by roadsides, lurking near laundromats and trying to lure children into the woods with bags of cash and green laser lights. Police in North Carolina have over the past week also reported a wave of sightings, suggesting a slow migration in the direction of the fictional town of Derry, Maine, where King’s Pennywise carried out his rampage. But police urged residents to remain calm after an adult man saw a clown emerge from the woods and chased the clown with a machete in Greensboro, North Carolina on Tuesday. A 911 dispatcher calmed the man down and the clown escaped unharmed, police said. King’s macabre imagination has produced dozens of shiver-inducing works including “The Shining” and “Misery.” In 2014 he was awarded the U.S. National Medal for the Arts in recognition of his large oeuvre. King admitted he’d be unnerved to find a pale-faced, red-lipped prankster skulking near his Bangor home. “If I saw a clown lurking under a lonely bridge (or peering up at me from a sewer grate, with or without balloons), I’d be scared, too,” he told the newspaper. (Reporting by Scott Malone in Boston; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/stephen-king-creepy-clown-sightings_us_57d30366e4b03d2d459a545c?section=us_weird-news	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398322
__label__wiki	0.530922	0.530922	Sotheby’s Hong Kong Autumn Sales 1 – 6 October 2011 Editor . August 8, 2011 . 0 Comments Sotheby’s Hong Kong Autumn Sales 2011 will be held at Hall 3, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 1 to 6 October 2011. The six-day sales series will offer the finest collections across eight collecting categories, namely Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Fine Chinese Paintings, 20th Century Chinese Art, Contemporary Asian Art, Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian Paintings, Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite, Important Watches and Wine. A total of over 3,400 lots on offer are expected to fetch in excess of HK$2.4 billion / US$300 million. WINE ?1-2 OCTOBER The Classic Cellar from a Great American Collector VIII (1 October). Offering over 500 lots, the eighth auction of this important private wine collection will feature the finest Bordeaux from the last three decades with large formats playing a dominant role. Château Cheval Blanc 1990 (Imperial) Est.: HK$60,000-85,000 / US$8,000-11,000 Château Cheval Blanc 2000 (2 Double Magnums) Est: HK$55,000-80,000 / US$7,000-10,000 Château Cheval Blanc 2005 (6 Magnums) Est.: HK$42,000-60,000 / US$5,500-7,500 Finest & Rarest Wines, including The Ultimate Nine from the Bordeaux Winebank Collection (2 October). This auction will present a magnificent range of Five Star Provenance Bordeaux from the First Growths, along with Pétrus, Ausone, Cheval Blanc and Yquem. Another equally important collection comes from two members of the Rothschild family, whose wines have never left Château Lafite. Château Pétrus 1989 Est: HK$320,000-420,000 / US$40,000-55,000 (12 bottles) Château Margaux 2005 Est: HK$80,000-120,000 / US$10,000-15,000 (12 bottles) Château Mouton Rothschild 2000 Est: HK$100,000-160,000 / US$13,000-20,000 (12 bottles) Domaine Romanée-Conti 1988 Est: HK$750,000-900,000 / US$95,000-110,000 (12 bottles) CONTEMPORARY ASIAN ART?3 OCTOBER Zeng Fanzhi (b. 1964) Mask Series Oil on canvas 1998 99.6 x 80.4 cm; 39 1/4 x 31 5/8 in. Est: HK$4–6 million / US$510,000-770,000 Liu Wei (b.1965) Who am I?, Oil on canvas 1999 154 x 200 cm; 60 5/8 x 78 3/4 in. Est: HK$3-5 million / US$390,000-640,000 Tomoko Konoike (b. 1960) You who are looking – what are you looking after the Tsunami Acrylic, Japanese ink and gold leaf on Kumohadamashi paper (Japanese paper) mounted on wood panel 2011 135 × 175 cm; 53 1/8 x 68 7/8 in. Est: HK$400,000-600,000 / US$50,000-60,000 Kim Tschang Yeul (b. 1929) PA84010, Oil on canvas 1984 197 x 160 cm; 77 1/2 x 63 in. Est: HK$2-2.5 million / US$260,000-320,000 20TH CENTURY CHINESE ART ?3 OCTOBER Zao Wou-ki (Zhao Wuji; b. 1921) 10.1. 68, Oil on canvas 1968 117 x 82 cm; 46 x 32 1/4 in. Est: HK$25-35 million / US$3.2-4.5 million Wu Guanzhong (1919-2010) Scenery of the Lijiang River, Oil on canvas 1975 77 x 96 cm; 30 1/4 x 37 3/4 in. Est: HK$12-18 million / US$1.5-2.3 million Wang Yidong (b. 1955) Wedding Night, Oil on canvas 1994 138 x 105 cm; 54 3/8 x 41 3/8 in.Est: HK$8-12 million / US$1-1.5 million Sanyu (Chang Yu; 1901-1966) Reclining Nude, Oil on canvas 1930s 80 x 120cm; 34 1/2 x 47 1/4 in. Est: HK$10-20 million / US$1.3-2.6 million MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY SOUTHEAST ASIAN PAINTINGS ?3 OCTOBER Affandi (1907 – 1990) Muka Sendiri (Self Portrait), Oil on canvas Signed, titled and dated 1963 upper right 126 x 102 cm; 49 1/2 x 40 1/4 in. Est: HK$1.8-2.5 million / US$232,000-323,000 Hendra Gunawan (1918-1983) Tuak Manis (Sweet Wine), Oil on canvas Signed, titled and dated 79 lower left 211 x 391 cm; 83 x 154 in. Est: HK$1.8-2.8 million / US$232,000-361,000 Theo Meier (1908 – 1982) Women in the Garden, Oil on canvas Signed and dated 77 lower left 192 x 103 cm Est: HK$850,000-1. 3 million / US$100,000-180,000 Andres Barrioquinto (b. 1975) Tyrant Destroyer, Acrylic and oil on canvas 2011 210 x 150 cm Est: HK$70,000-90,000 / US$9,000-11,600 FINE CHINESE PAINTINGS ?4 OCTOBER Zhang Daqian (1899 – 1983) Self Portrait in the Yellow Mountains, Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll 1961 192 x 102 cm; 75 1/2 x 40 1/8 in. Est: HK$8-12 million / US$1-1.5 million Fu Baoshi (1904-1965) Pavilion in the Solitude of the Mountains, Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll 1943 105.5 x 60.5cm; 41 1/2 x 23 7/8 in. Est: HK$12-15 million / US$1.5-1.9 million Wu Guanzhong (1919-2010) Wu Gorge Ink and colour on paper, framed 71.8 x 145.7 cm; 28 1/4 x 57 3/8 in. Est: HK$7-9 million / US$900,000-1.2 million AUCTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD CHINA CENTRE ? The fund-raising auction offering over 30 lots is dedicated to the University of Oxford China Centre, Europe’s leading interdisciplinary centre for the study of China. The Centre draws on Oxford’s historic links to China, dating to the 1604 acquisition of the Bodleian Library’s Chinese collection and the 1687 arrival of the scholar Shen Fuzong, the first Chinese visitor to the United Kingdom. The items donated from alumni and friends will help fund the Centre’s new building, bringing together academics and research that will increase East-West understanding, dialogue and collaboration in a range of subjects from Chinese art and literature to public health and energy issues. An Imperial Yellow Satin Embroidered “Dragon” Robe, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period Est: HK$1.5-2 million / US$190,000-260,000 FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART?5 OCTOBER The Meiyintang Collection, Part II – An Important Selection of Imperial Chinese Porcelains. The Meiyintang collection ranks among the finest private collections of Chinese ceramics in the world, and Sotheby’s is honoured to offer for the second time in Hong Kong a selection of some of its most iconic pieces. The selection emphasises the most celebrated and rich periods in the history of the Imperial kilns. The sale offers over 40 lots with an estimated total value of HK$430 million / US$55 million. An Outstanding Rare Blue and White Vase with Fruit Sprays, Meiping Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period 36.5 cm Est: HK$80-100 million / US$10.3-12.8 million A Magnificent Famille-Rose “Peach” Vase, Tianqiuping Seal Mark and Period of Qianlong 51 cm Est: HK$80-100 million / US$10.3-12.8 million Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art (Various-Owner Sale) An Exquisite Pair of Famille-Rose Green-Ground Vases Seal Marks and Period of Qianlong 36.5 cm Est: HK$35-45 million / US$4.5-5.8 million An Extremely Rare Imperial White Jade “Yongzheng Yubi Zhi Bao” Seal, The Seal: Yuan Dynasty; The Seal Face: Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period 2.5 x 2.5 cm Est: HK$20-30 million / US$2.6-3.9million MAGNIFICENT JEWELS AND JADEITE ?5 OCTOBER Magnificent 30.31-Carat Pear-shape, Golconda Diamond Ring Est: HK$40-50 million /US$5-6.5 million “Golconda Pink”, an Important and Impressive 9.27-Carat Fancy Vivid Golconda Pink Diamond and Diamond Ring Est: HK$100-150 million /US$13-19 million Fine Jadeite Cabochon Ring HK$3.2-4.2 million / US$400,000-550,000 IMPORTANT WATCHES ? 6 OCTOBER PATEK PHILIPPE Ref 1518 A Historically Important and Extremely Rare Pink Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch with Registers, Tachometer, Moon-Phases and Gay Frères Bracelet, circa 1950 Est: HK$3.2-4.8 million /US$410,000-610,000 CARTIER Santos Triple 100 No 16/20 A Rare and Impressive Limited Edition White Gold and Full Diamond-Set Wristwatch with Three Rotatable Dials, circa 2008 Est: HK$1.2-1.8 million /US$150,000-230,000 JEAN DANIEL NICOLAS 2-Minute Tourbillon A Very Fine and Rare Pink Gold Two-Minute Tourbillon Wristwatch with Power Reserve Indication, circa 2010 Est: HK$800,000-1 million / US$100,000-130,000 *Total as of 8 August; estimates do not include buyer’s premium Selected highlights will be showcased in travelling exhibitions across Asia in September, concluding in a public exhibition of all the properties on offer in Hong Kong from 1 to 5 October 2011. Image: Zeng Fanzhi (b. 1964), Mask Series. Oil on canvas, 1998, 99.6 x 80.4 cm; 39 1/4 x 31 5/8 in. Est: HK$4–6 million / US$510,000-770,000. Photo: Sotheby’s. sothebys.com Manion’s List it Yourself Auction celebrates successful first year online FOR AUCTION: MAJOR COLLECTION OF CHINESE CONTEMPORARY ART 40 Louisiana Properties for Multi Property Auction Event At Cabelas « Shepard Fairey Donates Work to 4th Annual Art for Life Online Auction Bonhams to Auction Bespoke Touring Cars At Quail Lodge Sale »	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398323
__label__cc	0.577716	0.422284	Home / FICTION / Literary / Fatboy and the Dancing Ladies Fatboy and the Dancing Ladies by Michael Holman Buy on Amazon Buy on Kobo SKU: 9780857902238 Categories: FICTION, Literary, MODERN & CONTEMPORARY FICTION, Uncategorised Format: Digital Download (DEFIENLY ADD) Imprint: Birlinn Ltd Ferdinand Mlambo, the youngest boy ever to become senior kitchen toto at State House, is in deep trouble. Disloyalty to Kuwisha's Life President Ngwazi Nduka has not only cost him his prestigious job: the sinister chief steward to the president, Lovemore Mboga, has humiliated Mlambo by stripping him of his name. Word goes out: henceforth, he will be known as Fatboy. But with the help of Titus Ntoto, leader of the notorious Mboya Boys gang of teenage street children, Mlambo recovers his name and his dignity. In this sequel to his widely praised debut, "Last Orders at Harrods", Michael Holman again combines the insights of someone brought up in Africa with the experience of nearly 20 years as the "London Financial Times'" Africa editor. With a sharp observant pen, he describes a world of abandoned street children, corrupt politicians, disillusioned journalists, well meaning aid workers, celebrity outsiders, self-deceiving donors, and resilient residents of Kireba, Kuwisha's worst slum - where the tough but maternal Mrs Charity Tangwenya Mupanga, presides over the popular rendezvous, Harrods International Bar (and Nightspot). Michael Holman Michael Holman was brought up in Zimbabwe. He was Africa editor of the Financial Times from 1984 until 2002; between 1977 and 1984 he was the Financial Times' Africa correspondent, based in Lusaka, Zambia. Michael is a respected freelance journalist and continues to travel extensively in Africa. The Essential Gaelic-English / English-Gaelic Dictionary Angus Watson’s Essential Gaelic-English and English-Gaelic dictionaries are well-established as one of the leading dictionaries of the Gaelic language.This combined dictionary is ideal for learners of Gaelic at all levels, and its generous... Scottish Life and Society Volume 13 The law comes from, and runs through, society at all levels. It regulates human interactions and touches individuals at key moments in their lives. This volume provides an easily comprehensible account of the law in Scotland, beginning with its...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398324
__label__cc	0.607723	0.392277	Home > Industry > article Cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb completes tax payment on behalf of foreign customers Lim Chang-won Reporter(cwlim34@ajunews.com) \| Posted : January 3, 2020, 10:51 \| Updated : January 3, 2020, 10:51 [Courtesy of Bithumb] SEOUL -- It is still controversial whether digital money or cryptocurrency is subject to taxation, but Bithumb, a leading cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea, has completed the payment of some 80.3 billion won ($69 million) worth of taxes on behalf of foreign customers with no clear legal basis for taxation. "We paid all 80.3 billion won in taxes at the end of last month as imposed by tax authorities," a Bithumb official said. The National Tax Service has levied withholding taxes on foreign customers, considering their virtual currency as an asset. The tax law stipulates that companies are obliged to deduct withholding taxes from foreign income earners and pay them instead. Bithumb was required to pay taxes and retrieve the money later, but the exchange insisted it had limited information on foreign subscribers, so there is virtually no way to receive income taxes from foreigners. It also remains unclear how many foreigners were involved in transactions. The Ministry of Strategy and Finance has yet to come up with a basis for taxation on virtual assets. if virtual currencies are included in the scope of capital gains like stocks and real estate, the benchmark price should also be determined in addition to receiving all virtual asset transactions from each exchange to secure tax evidence. In case of Bithumb, the difference in the transfer of virtual money was regarded as other income instead of business income because it is difficult to determine whether they have conducted transactions repeatedly. In an authoritative interpretation, the Korea Accounting Standards Board (KASB), which set accounting rules, said that if an entity holds cryptocurrency for sales purposes, it should be regarded as inventory and otherwise classified as intangible assets. The board said that cryptocurrency is not used as a general means of exchange and the risk of changes in value does not constitute a contractual right to receive cash or other financial assets from the other party. There has been controversy over whether cryptocurrency transactions are true income subject to tax payment. Digital currency is a decentralized digital asset that is exchangeable between users through peer-to-peer transactions. The digital money market operates on a decentralized blockchain which means no central authority holds transaction records stored on the computer of every owner of a cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency exchanges and lenders often gain benefits from interest or fees by providing loans or lending coins to traders. As the chance to earn more increases, so does the risk to lose more because trading sometimes has extreme fluctuations and exchanges are frequent targets for hacking. South Korea's virtual currency market which has been dogged by fraud, cyberattacks and other illegal activities. Cryptocurrency exchange operators earned huge profits in 2017, helped by a frenzy over digital money. However, the virtual currency market suffered a setback a year later due to a crackdown by regulators who have called for strong steps to prevent irrational and excessive speculative investments. A customer identification system was introduced to allow only real-name accounts used for deposits and withdrawals in cryptocurrency trading. Kakao to add blockchain-based digital wallet feature to Kak… SK Networks and Hanwha Systems join Kakao's blockchain for s… Major S. Korean cryptocurrency exchange hit by suspected hac… Samsung's Galaxy S10 installed with reliable cryptocurrency … Four given jail terms for conspiring to bilk money in Russia…	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398329
__label__cc	0.704541	0.295459	APA Sponsors Hill Briefing on Steps to Stop 'Nationwide Tragedy of Suicide' “Suicide is like a bomb that goes off, killing one person but injuring everyone in range,” Kirk Brower, M.D., a professor of psychiatry at the University of Michigan, told Congressional staffers at an APA-sponsored briefing yesterday on Capitol Hill. Brower knows the subject intimately. His brother died by suicide when both were in their teens. He recounted living in the years since then with a varying mixture of guilt, anger, relief, and fear—the collateral damage of a single suicide. The ongoing nationwide tragedy of suicide takes the lives of 44,000 Americans a year and knows no geographic, demographic, or cultural bounds, APA President Maria A. Oquendo, M.D., Ph.D., told the 100 or so people in attendance. In fact, suicide claimed more American lives in 2015 than war, homicide, and natural disasters, added Christine Moutier, M.D., chief medical officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Not all suicidal behavior is the same, and different types may have different symptomatic or neurobiological signatures, said Oquendo. Further research could help could tease out subtypes, explore heritable factors, and develop better screening tools. However, she noted, “One of the most surprising things about research budgets is that the research funding is not in line with morbidity and mortality.” J. John Mann, M.D., a professor of translational neuroscience in psychiatry and radiology at Columbia University, has devoted much of his career researching suicide. He noted that 95 percent of suicides occur among people with some psychiatric illness, often depression and often untreated. Mann has conducted imaging studies showing how the structure and function of the brains of people who commit or attempt suicide differs from those of controls. The difference was expressed in their decision-making capacity—a trait that could be tested for and monitored as a preventive measure. In addition to higher research budgets, improved access to mental health care—like that embodied in the 21st Century Cures Act, signed into law the day before by President Barak Obama—could help chip away at the ongoing tragedy of suicide, concluded Oquendo. For more in Psychiatric News about suicide prevention, see Group Unveils Strategy for Reducing Suicide Rate 20 Percent by 2025. (Image: Aaron Levin/PN) Labels: AFSP, APA, Christine Moutier, depression, gun safety, J. John Mann, Kirk Brower, Maria A. Oquendo, psychiatry, suicide, suicide prevention, U.S. Congress Study Highlights Ways Clinicians Can Help Families... Sleep Disturbance Found to Be Significantly Greate... Study Suggests ADHD Medications May Reduce Risk fo... Adolescent Marijuana Use May Rise Following Legali... MH Parity Law Successful at Reducing Quantitative ... DEA Announces Update to Renewal Application Polici... Most Anorexia, Bulimia Patients Achieve Long-Term ... Early Decline in Social Functioning Said to Predic... FDA to Remove, Update Boxed Warnings on Mental Hea... Abortion Does Not Lead to Long-Term Mental Health ... APA Sponsors Hill Briefing on Steps to Stop 'Natio... Adolescent Depression May Be Predicted by Irritabi... APA Applauds Signing of Mental Health Reform Law Study Highlights Long-Term Use of Psychiatric Medi... Gastrointestinal, Pulmonary Illnesses Top List in ... Depression Found to Be More Prevalent in Medical S... Major Health Legislation Passes Final Hurdle Expert Group Proposes Consensus Criteria for Deter... Response to Initial rTMS for Depression Found to P... Court Ruling May Increase Role of Mental Health Pr... House Passes Major Mental Health Legislation	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398330
__label__wiki	0.813122	0.813122	All Slights Deserved It's mainly about cinema I read a comment on Twitter earlier today that satire had ended the day Barrack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize. Putting aside the specious rationale of that particular bestowal it’s true that modern satire lacks something in grandeur and ferocity. It’s the age of The Onion and The Daily Show; more wisecracks than wizening. Last year the cinema brought us Spring Breakers, The Bling Ring and The Wolf of Wall Street; celebrations of hedonistic vacuity that wanted to have their cake and eat it, or perhaps a more fitting analogy might be going to an exclusive restaurant and being served a Big Mac. We could see the joke but the nagging suspicion remained that the gag was really on us and that the films were more an indulgence of style over substance. Which in a way makes Dan Gilroy’s Nightcrawler a pleasingly old school contrast in its lacerating of the American Dream and that age-old scourge of the cinema: television, played superficially as a crime thriller. ‘Nightcrawling’ is the term for the opportunist freelance cameramen who scan police radio and roam the streets of Los Angeles in search of grizzly traffic incidents and violent crimes that they can sell footage of to news networks. “If it bleeds it leads” a veteran nightcrawler tells Lou Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal), a young loner and smalltime crook looking for a career who chances upon such a filming. In no time at all Bloom has set himself up in business, discovering that a lack of moral scruples and the self-taught management rhetoric he adopts as a mantra make him ideally suited to rise in his chosen profession. His exploits bring him into contact with Nina (Rene Russo), a veteran news editor desperate to secure exclusives that might just keep her in a job and the two fall develop a symbiotic, not to mention perverse, relationship that sees Bloom keep pushing the envelope in his desire to reach the top. From thirties screwballs such as It Happened One Night and His Girl Friday, to allegories of the abuse of power such as Ace in the Hole and Sweet Smell of Success to the post Watergate cynicism of Network, Hollywood’s fascination with all that is venal and self serving about the news media has seldom abated, and perhaps it’s that it perceives its own dark reflection. Yet scandalous as it might be the only thing that’s really new about this form of journalism is it’s choice of medium. Sixty-five years ago Bloom would have been trying to hawk his offerings to downmarket tabloids or the lurid crime magazines like True Detective which Americans read in copious quantities and this could as easily be an oblique updating of a Chandler or Hammett story. The noir influence permeates to such such an extent that the handful of daylight scenes seem like limp and perfunctory connecting devices. Bloom’s psychopathology appears less that of an aberrant personality and more a symptom of LA’s endemic sleaze. Gyllenhaal is seldom off screen and his portrayal of Bloom – a gaunt, intense parody of the go-getting entrepreneur, seemingly naive but increasingly Machiavellian – is chilling and magnetic. Comparisons have been made with Christian Bale’s American Psycho, but Gyllenhaal is a more accessible, far less introverted performer. It could be his most career-defining role since he first emerged with Donnie Darko and an Oscar nomination wouldn’t appear out of the question. Although she gets less screen time Russo (writer/director Gilroy’s real-life spouse) also excels. In one of the film’s most memorable scenes, Bloom nonchalantly sets out why sleeping with him would make sound business sense, has little choice but to accede to his demands. Like JG Ballard’s Crash (and Cronenberg’s adaptation of the same), there’s a suggestion that the scenes of carnage Lou seeks out to film is borne partly of sexual perversion, albeit with greed as an aphrodisiac. Ultimately the film’s only real failing is that of all but the most epic satires: a lack of pathos. As Bloom goes to ever more outrageous lengths to gain exclusives so does our desire for some sense of moral restoration. That this never materialises diminishes the whole and leaves an absence of closure; faithful to the cynical truths it espouses perhaps, but forsaking catharsis to do so. Posted by Richard Halfhide at 02:16 Richard Halfhide Anything to say? 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__label__cc	0.565185	0.434815	The Perils of Patronization At the Butterfly House The Turning Year in Poem and Song Two Popes Make for One Great Movie Seventh Annual Holiday Photo Gallery Andrew Hidas on The Perils of Patronization Mary Graves on The Perils of Patronization Robert Spencer on The Perils of Patronization Jay Helman on The Perils of Patronization General Nonfiction Painting & Sculpture Politics/Culture Art on a Farm Faith Conversations Monkeymind On “Rocketman” and Artists, and Rocking One’s World June 20, 2019 Posted in Film, Music 14 comments Prodigies rarely have it easy. No matter how much fame or wealth they may manage to accumulate on the basis of their outsized talent, they often wind up leading desperate lives, besieged by an inner desert of radical isolation from everything—loved ones included—that would offer them comfort and a reason to go on. Vincent Van Gogh, Mark Rothko, Kurt Cobain, Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton, Phil Ochs, David Foster Wallace: barely the tip of a vast iceberg of genius talents who struggled mightily before cutting short their own lives when their inner demons overpowered the seemingly all powerful will-to-live that animates all life forms. Despite multiple dark circumstances that had him pushing toward and then hovering on the edge of such self-destruction over many years, British rock star Elton John has managed to escape a place on that list, at least as of today, well into his 72nd year. That would seem to bode well for his staying off it until he passes from this earth from natural rather than self-destructive causes. Not that it was easy. John’s biopic, “Rocketman,” which he helped produce and is currently making the rounds in theaters, doesn’t turn away from any of the dark forces pressing up against him and his talent. John’s demons get their due, but there is no restraining the angels romping through ‘Crocodile Rock,’ nor the poetry they intoned from the first notes of ‘Your Song’ to the last. Broken home, distant uncaring father, hyper-critical mother, repressed homosexuality, those torments finding all the fuel they needed in a music world and cultural moment awash in illicit substances and cries for throwing off the shackles of conformity. John’s were sizable rocks to be hauling around on one’s back, and director Dexter Fletcher doesn’t flinch from showing their often harrowing effects on his life. The movie opens in flashback with a dazzling sequence showing John, bedecked in larger-than-life demon wings and crazily outsized glasses, singing “The Bitch Is Back” while literally crashing into a 12-Step meeting of sober-minded addicts who have seen it all in their individual descents to hell and are non-plussed when he takes a seat in their circle and begins to relate his tale. Many unsettling, wince-worthy scenes follow, but Fowler doesn’t fall into any traps of the music becoming a subplot. For one thing, John, with a huge assist from his longtime lyricist and pal Bernie Taupin, produced too many great songs to have the turmoil of his inner life overpower them. John’s demons get their due, but there is no restraining the angels romping through “Crocodile Rock,” nor the poetry they intoned from the first notes of “Your Song” to the last. Because in the end, however much John had to suffer for his music, the much more far-reaching story is his music, and the singular artistic vision that drove him to overcome his life circumstances to produce it. Back in 1988, Clint Eastwood’s movie about Charlie Parker (“Bird”), seemed to veer into depicting addiction and depravity above all. I remember stopping by my town’s jazz record shop (back when there were such things) at the time, and the proprietor, a jazz-loving Englishman named John, was furious at Eastwood. “What about the MUSIC?” he about shouted to me. (It was an early fall morning, and no one else was in the shop.) “All this great music, and all we see is heroin!” Jazzman John may have been overstating the case, but the point remains: the likes of Parker and Elton John are musicians first, last and always, and their legacies will not be written from the standpoint of their addictions and psychological failings, abundant as they were. Those are subplots, challenges, roadblocks, lending layers of backdrop and complexity and interest to their stories and perhaps to their art, but they do not replace the art as the sine qua non of these artists’ lives. With artists, it is always the art that must remain. Which is one reason why many of them keep dutiful journalists and biographers at arm’s length, unwilling to forsake the statement of their art for what they fear will lapse into armchair depictions of their mere personality. I still remember the first time I heard of John and his breakthrough “Your Song” from his eponymously named album. I was visiting longtime homies on a weekend at UCLA in October, 1970. Got to the dorm room and they pulled it out and put it on the turntable with a simple, “You gotta hear this.” The beer may already have been flowing but the room was quiet. John’s vocal dexterity, his intonation, his gorgeous melodic riffs wrapping themselves around Taupin’s romantically charged lyrics: I was a sucker for that stuff at 19, and yup, still am today. Just months later, Carole King came in with her “Tapestry” album and “It’s Too Late,” and the earth moved a little more. “It’s Too Late” and “Your Song” seemed to serve as bookends that next summer for a supremely impressionable period of life overflowing with exploration: intellectual (I really should broach “How Sociology Rocked My World” sometime; it deserves it), athletic (college basketball), romantic (oh, the joys and torments…), psychic (the wonders of fermentation and plants) and political (exactly where do I come down having been raised in a conservative family and still maintaining some of those bedrock values while the visible landscape of culture and society rocked and rolled and got tear-gassed or drafted to ‘Nam in front of me?). Some half century later, those explorations-bordering-on-obsessions have changed variously in prominence, shape and texture, but have hardly subsided. They remain their own version of the music of my life, animated by the literal music that seems to forever be playing in the background, through every thicket, triumph and travail. At one point in “Rocketman,” Bernie Taupin makes a gentle plea to Elton—for them to just get back to making music, sans the glitz & glamour, the pursuit of fame and all its trappings. Music like this kind of music, in early 1971… Check out this blog’s public page on Facebook for 1-minute snippets of wisdom and other musings from the world’s great thinkers and artists, accompanied by lovely photography. http://www.facebook.com/TraversingBlog Deep appreciation to the photographers! Unless otherwise stated, some rights reserved under Creative Commons licensing. 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Brilliant Songs #10: Tom Waits's "Take It With Me" Brilliant Songs #9: James McMurtry's "We Can't Make It Here” Brilliant Songs #8: Gretchen Peters’s “Disappearing Act” Seventh Annual "Songs of Summer" Brilliant Songs #7: Vilray's "Let's Make Love on This Plane" 14 comments to On “Rocketman” and Artists, and Rocking One’s World tom_pollak says: Andrew – thanks for telling your story about “your song” and your life. I am touched. David Moriah says: It was October, I think 1970, and with a van full of college students and ample quantities of what we now call cannabis, I rambled down the road to a concert in Syracuse, NY featuring Eric Clapton’s group “Derek & the Dominoes”. As the hall slowly filled, an unknown piano player played a 10-15 warm-up act that blew me away. And yes, “Your Song” was on the docket. I played that song 1000 times on my LP player and still have the original vinyl, not worth much for all the scratches lovingly etched into it. P.S. Clapton was great too. Andrew Hidas says: It’s very much my pleasure, Tom. Glad you connected with this piece, and glad you let me know. David, my original vinyl of that album also suffered the 10,000 scratches that equate to “a damn good record,” but alas, it was lost somewhere in the many moves or loan-outs one made in those days. Also, I am guessing you heard “Layla” that night along with “Your Song,” yow! Serious double-feature there! Robert Spencer says: About 40-years ago, I was fortunate enough to see Elton John perform at UCLA’s Royce Hall, a venue that seats about 1800, for a mere $10.00 student-ticket. On the eve of the 29th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, he pounded away on the piano for about an hour, which included his first hit-single “Your Song”, a B-side released in the United States barely a month before. I got lucky! Damn good concert at a damn good price. However, considering gas cost hovered near 30¢/gallon, perhaps the meager $10 charge isn’t all that remarkable. Robert, if my math and historical timeline are correct, that would’ve been much closer to 50 years ago, yes? Time flies when you’re listening to music! Drew, you’re right. 49 years ago come December. As a math major, I’m somewhat embarrassed at my computational error. I guess that I’m trying to deny the fact that so much time has elapsed since those “Tapestry” nights at that Westwood bar. Lou Denti says: Hi Drew, Lou here. Enjoyed your piece on Elton John. Like others, I saw him for 75 cents at Landis Hall at Riverside City College (not Community College). Everyone in line kept asking who is this guy, yet everyone knew it was a show not to be missed. Word of mouth and a buzz (good ole non-digital days). I remember where I sat and was blown away-intimate concert hall maybe 500-to 800 seats. I was so into guitar based bands, Hendricks and Cream in particular that I didn’t think a piano guy could hold a candle to those artists. Wrong! He was so passionate, humble and beyond fantastic. When he finished, the audience was stunned. As we peeled out of the hall, a new buzz was in the air about this little English cat who brought the roof down. Could have been 1970 and that would make it about 50 years. Still fresh in my mind. You are right, music does have a way of sticking to your bones. Kevin Feldman says: Thanks Drew – it was a pretty good film (singing was a bit weak but…) – loved the relationship between Elton and Bernie – think this is very unique in song writing/musician circles… almost like putting lyrical poems to music, collaborative in a sense but each element pretty autonomous… love the recollections of Elton’s shows from your readers… I have one, actually a non-concert memory, it was 1970, I’d just moved to So Cal (Riverside) to work w/disabled kids (whole other story!), and longtime HUGE music fan, saw a flier for the “Elton John /Trio” at Riverside City College – $10… I’d never heard of him so I declined… later friends just raved and I kicked myself for not going… oh well! Here’s a good recording, OK video) of that trio doing Burn Down the Mission – gives a really good sense of how they could rock it out w/just a trio (and NO guitar!) – really shows off his voice as a youngster (a main beef I had with the film) http://performingsongwriter.com/elton-john-american-debut-troubadour/ As for Tapestry, another great album by a gifted singer/song writer – but my primary memory was of my then girlfriend’s best friend (we all lived together) played it constantly – I mean ALL the freaking time until I HATED it… still can’t really enjoy it… must have been seared into my musical soul! Great stuff Andrew and readers! Good to hear from you, Lou! So are you hyperbolating about that 75-cent concert ticket, or is that what it REALLY cost to see Elton Friggin’ John in 1970? Love those stories! Kevin, I didn’t really pay the singing all that much mind and was actually impressed with Egerton’s talent, but now that you mention it and I had occasion to listen more to the younger John, I think you’re right about the movie not being up to John’s standards of those early days. But that spoke to me more about what a fine, perhaps underrated singer he was. Made me appreciate his way with a lyric, and of course the fact that he married such great tunes to Taupin’s lyrics with such apparent ease speaks both to his genius and the fine, almost mystical fit two people can enjoy with each other—when they’re extremely fortunate… If my memory serves me ( and that’s debatable), I still had my RCC student card from 1968 and for students it was almost a free concert. I’ll check with Lisa and see what she paid. She remembers as a 15 year old paying maybe $2.50 and had to borrow some of it. I do remember seeing a ton of my no money friends, so I’m pretty sure it was way cheaper than 10 bucks. From hyperbolating to corroborating to EJ still percolating after all those years. Jeanette Millard says: For a long long time, “Your Song” was the first song that HAD to be played when I moved into a new place. Unpack the stereo (that was what it was called, remember?) and put on this LP and song. And there were lots of moves back then. Playing it just had to be. Once I grabbed a cassette of Elton John – one I had never heard of – in a gas station I think. It was his very cool “Sleeping with the Past.” Not sure if it’s famous but for me, it showed his musical genius in a whole new way. Go listen to the song, “Sacrifice,” from that LP. One of those times when I had to rewind 100’s of times to get my fill. Thanks for this, Andrew. And, I look forward to this blog: “How Sociology Rocked My World.” Okay so here is that old favorite song, “Sacrifice,” one schlocky video of EJ singing (lip synching) but the hat is worth it; and once recorded with lyrics, because they are great. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrLkTZrPZA4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQu8oL2mfz0 i am now hearing this song for the 5th time. Right back into the addiction!! Jay Helman says: Robert and Andrew, I too attended that UCLA Royce Hall concert at the urging of my roommate, Dave. It is remarkable to think that we saw EJ about the time he appeared at the Troubador. Indeed, I believe that the UCLA concert was on the front or backside of that concert depicted in the film. Knowing little about EJ’s troubled past, I found the film both touching and enlightening. I was disappointed that there was no mention or footage of his time passed on the island of Montserrat in the eastern Caribbean. EJ did some recording at Sir George Martin’s Air Studio on the island. We did a six week house sit on the island last year and heard some wonderful stories of him walking into small, roadside cafes and banging out tunes to astonished locals, unaware of his fame. Nicely captured insights and summary, Andrew. Many thanks. My fav Elton songs were never hits. This Song Has no Title. Grey Seal. Cold as Christmas. Thanks for another great article, Andrew!! Leave a Reply to Lou Denti Cancel reply Copyright © 2012-2017 Traversing - to pass or move over, along, or through. A blog about books, religion, arts, politics, odds and ends. Many thanks to photographers Elizabeth Haslam and Larry Rose, whose photos grace the banner at the top of this page. Elizabeth Haslam. Some rights reserved. © 2015 Larry Rose All rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398334
__label__wiki	0.693177	0.693177	Category Archives: Valero Crude By Rail Crude By Rail, Federal legislation, Federal Regulation (U.S.), Oil trains, Rep. John Garamendi, Rep. Mike Thompson, Valero Benicia Refinery, Valero Crude By Rail, Vapor pressure, Volatility Benicia Crude By Rail remembered in today’s news January 10, 2020 Roger Straw [Today’s news is welcome. Rep. Garamendi doesn’t represent Benicia, but he does represent uprail cities that would have been affected by Valero’s dangerous and dirty proposal to bring oil trains across California. Garamendi’s bill, HR 5553, has 4 co-sponsors, but does not include Benicia’s representative Mike Thompson. Let’s hope Mike will get behind this effort! – R.S.] John Garamendi introduces crude-by-rail safety bill Vallejo Times-Herald, by Nick Sestanovich, January 9, 2020 U.S. Rep. John Garamendi, CA 3rd District Rep. John Garamendi, D-Solano, introduced legislation Wednesday to ensure safer standards for the transport of crude oil and other hazardous materials by train. House Resolution 5553, also known as the “Crude By Rail Volatility Standards Act,” aims to establish a safety standard for the maximum volatility for crude oils and similar materials transported by rail. It also requires that all crude by rail in America adhere to the New York Mercantile Exchange’s maximum Reid vapor pressure for crude-oil futures contracts of 9.5 pounds per square inch, Garamendi’s office wrote in a news release. The current industry standard would remain in place until the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) completes the rule setting a maximum volatility standard that was first announced in 2017 after the attorneys general of six states, including California, petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation and PHMSA to finalize the regulation nationwide. “Every day we delay the implementation of a stronger safety standard for the transport of Bakken crude oil-by-rail, lives are at risk,” Garamendi said in a statement. “My bill simply requires oil companies to decrease the volatility to market levels, rather than carrying unstable products through communities. I am committed to enacting this legislation into law this year as part of the surface transportation reauthorization.” Garamendi, who is a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, has been trying to get legislation passed since 2015 to prohibit crude oil from being transported by rail unless it adheres to the New York Mercantile Exchange’s maximum Reid vapor pressure. Garamendi’s office wrote that the actions were influenced by numerous crude-by-rail derailments in previous years, including an accident in Lac-Megantic, Quebec in 2013 which killed 47 people and led to changes in operations for Canadian railways. The topic of crude by rail became a hot-button issue in Solano County in 2013 when the Valero Benicia Refinery announced plans to extend rail lines to have crude-oil delivered to its plant by train rather than by boat. The project — which would have passed through Dixon, Suisun City and Fairfield — was met with opposition and was subsequently voted down by the Benicia Planning Commission and then the City Council. Garamendi’s co-sponsors on the bill are Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland; Bill Foster, D-Ill.; Nita Lowey, D-N.Y.; and Jamie Raskin, D-Md. Keeping Watch on Earth News, Oil Industry, Valero Crude By Rail, Valero Energy Corporation, West Coast refineries Listening in: Valero on recent earnings, then Q&A with investors February 1, 2019 Roger Straw Repost from The Motley Fool [Valero’s profits continue at massive levels, although not as high as in 2017 when the Republicans gave corporations unheard-of tax windfalls. I have highlighted the only reference to west coast production. Of special interest: search this long transcript for the 9 references to “exports” and the 18 references to “rail.” – R.S.] Valero Energy Corp (VLO) Q4 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript VLO earnings call for the period ending December 28, 2018. By Motley Fool Transcribers, Jan 31, 2019 at 4:36PM Valero Energy Corp (NYSE:VLO) Q4 2018 Earnings Conference Call Jan. 31, 2019, 10:00 a.m. ET Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Valero Energy Corporation’s Fourth Quarter 2018 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Later, there will be a question-and-answer session, and instructions will follow at that time. (Operator Instructions) As a reminder, this conference call is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Homer Bhullar, Vice President of Investor Relations. Sir, you may begin. Homer Bhullar — Vice President, Investor Relations Good morning, and welcome to Valero Energy Corporation’s fourth quarter 2018 earnings conference call. With me today are Joe Gorder, our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer; Donna Titzman, our Executive Vice President and CFO; Lane Riggs, our Executive Vice President and COO; Jason Fraser, our Executive Vice President and General Counsel and several other members of Valero Senior Management team. If you have not received the earnings release and would like a copy, you can find one on our website at valero.com. Also attached to the earnings release are tables that provide additional financial information on our business segments. If you have any questions after reviewing these tables, please feel free to contact our Investor Relations team after the call. I would like to direct your attention to the forward-looking statement disclaimer contained in the press release. In summary, it says that statements in the press release and on this conference call that state the company’s or management’s expectations or predictions of the future are forward-looking statements intended to be covered by the Safe Harbor provisions under federal securities laws. There are many factors that could cause actual results to differ from our expectations, including those we’ve described in our filings with the SEC. Now I’ll turn the call over to Joe for opening remarks. Joseph W. Gorder — Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Thanks, Homer, and good morning, everyone. We are pleased to report that we completed another good quarter where we ran our business well and delivered solid financial results. Throughout the quarter, we maintained our unrelenting focus on operations excellence, which enabled us to operate safely and reliably in an environmentally responsible manner. We also delivered on our commitment to invest in growth projects and acquisitions that increase Valero’s earnings capability, while maintaining solid returns to our stockholders. In 2018, we matched our 2017 record for process safety performance, and we continued to outperform the industry on our personnel injury rates. For logistics investments we made over the last several years are contributing significantly to earnings. Our investments in Line 9B, the Diamond Pipeline and the Sunrise Pipeline expansion increased our systems flexibility, allowing us to take advantage of the opportunities available in the fourth quarter of 2018. In fact, we set a record for total light crude runs at 1.5 million barrels per day and a record for North American light crudes process at over 1.3 million barrels per day. We also continued to maximize product exports into higher netback markets in Latin America. Turning to capital allocation, we continued to execute according to our disciplined framework. Our projects in execution remain on track. Construction is scheduled to finish on the Houston alkylation unit in the second quarter and the Central Texas pipelines and terminals are expected to be completed in mid 2019. Continue reading Listening in: Valero on recent earnings, then Q&A with investors → Benicia City Council, Benicia Climate Action Plan, Christina Strawbridge, Good Neighbor Steering Committee, Kari Birdseye, Keeping Watch on Earth News, Local elections, Northern Gateway Project, Seeno property, Valero Crude By Rail Candidate Strawbridge defends her environmental record – the Benicia Independent responds October 13, 2018 Roger Straw Christina’s comments, with my apologies and rebuttals By Roger Straw, October 13, 2018 Kari Birdseye In Friday’s Benicia Independent newsletter, I wrote that the one Benicia City Council candidate who stands out as a shepherd of the planet’s future is Kari Birdseye. Christina Strawbridge I pointed out that candidate Christina Strawbridge made a huge difference in 2016, voting to stop Valero’s dangerous and dirty Crude by Rail proposal, but I went on to give a critical review of a few of Strawbridge’s votes on environmental issues. Christina wrote a friendly and detailed response to my criticism, and she deserves to be heard on the issues. Here are her comments, along with my responses: SEENO BENINDY NEWSLETTER: “…she voted in favor of Seeno development…” CHRISTINA: I did not vote for development of the Seeno Property. It never came before me while I served on the Council. This fabrication was used extensively against me in the last election. The closest I came was to ask Council in a 2 step process to put the use of the property on the Agenda to discuss. Even though a majority agreed to that request it never happened. ROGER: I apologize for misstating the facts in my newsletter, however there is more to the story. Seeno was back with a proposal, the Northern Gateway Project in 2015-2016, when Christina was on Council. She is right to point out that the project never came before Council – for approval. The project proponent, suspected Seeno surrogate Schwartz Land Development, approached the Council to be placed on the agenda for “guidance.” Christina voted approval with a majority and so Council convened a workshop. Ultimately the developer withdrew their plans when public opposition arose. Opponents of the project were strongly objecting to the housing element in the proposal, and skeptical of the developer’s claim of no relation to the Seeno family. When a proposal comes before Council in a 2-step process, it is often fair to vote for an airing of pros and cons and discussion regardless of one’s opinion on the merits of the proposal. But when Council convened the “guidance” workshop on Feb 23, 2016 Christina offered the following accommodating remarks as shown in the minutes: “Council Member Strawbridge discussed the need to figure out economic development within the City. The issue is what would be a viable project in the area. She would like to move forward with the project so we can see what can be done creatively out there (affordable housing, etc.).” [Emphasis added.] VALERO GETS GOOD NEIGHBOR SETTLEMENT MONEY BENINDY NEWSLETTER: “[she voted] in favor of a nearly million-dollar give back to Valero…” CHRISTINA: The million $$$ give back to Valero. I believe you are referring to the grant recommendations through the Sustainability Commission for remaining money in the Good Neighbor Settlement. This was at the height of the historic drought and the project that Valero wanted to use the money for was a large water conservation project. ROGER: Valero’s boiler construction project was a good idea at the height of our historic drought. But the Sustainability Commission’s settlement funds were no substitute for the deep pockets of Valero Energy Corporation to fund the project. Christina voted with Hughes and Schwartzman on June 17, 2014 to flip $829,000 of the Valero / Good Neighbor settlement money back to Valero to fund the project. The Community Sustainability Commission recommended against distribution of grant funds to corporate giant Valero, pointing out that Valero could easily afford the outlay itself and recoup costs in about a year. The CSC preferred to spread the money over a longer period of time to fund local climate solutions that would otherwise be unlikely to move forward. By flipping the recommendation, most of the remaining funds were spent, decimating the ability of the Sustainability Commission to make further significant investments in smaller projects that would benefit Benicia. DEFUNDING OF BENICIA’S CLIMATE ACTION COORDINATOR BENINDY NEWSLETTER: [she voted] “in favor of a budget that discontinued employment of Benicia’s Climate Action Coordinator” CHRISTINA: Funding the Climate Action Coordinator. As you might recall the contract ended for the CAP coordinator Alex Porteshawver when she left Sonoma State University’s Center for Sustainable Communities to work for a for a company that wanted to provide less service for more money. There was thought that the solar project savings would pay for the coordinator. That was not the case. During deliberation, I asked the Community Development Director if there had been an attempt to negotiate with the company to allow some continued presence of Alex. Staff’s response was the company was not interested. I believe the CAP coordinator was an important asset to our community and Alex was really well thought of in the industry. Perhaps with a different staff and more creative thinking she would still be here. ROGER: Christina gives a fair defense here. Budget decisions are complex and difficult, and often must include compromises. Public support for the Climate Action Coordinator was huge, and the numbers showed that she more than paid for her salary through city savings. Disappointment lingers. If Christina is elected, I hope she will work with our new City Staff and Council to revisit funding for a Climate Action Coordinator. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. CHRISTINA’S OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL VOTES & ENDORSEMENTS CHRISTINA: Some things you left out about being environmentally insensitive with my voting record: voted for MCE Marin Clean Energy supported the completion of the solar project pump 3 voted to move forward for obtaining grants for the water reuse project served/serve on the Solano County State Parks Committee to coordinate efforts to keep the 2 State Parks open and get the State to do work on deferred maintenance, (Currently on the board of the Benicia State Parks Association) voted to fund the BRIP Business Resource Incentive Program whose goal was to assist businesses in improving productivity and viability through energy and resource savings. BRIP won multiple awards in combining economic development and sustainability for Benicia businesses voted for a comprehensive water conservation program to save water and find funding for lawn replacement, gray water use, etc. I have also been endorsed by the Sierra Club and the Solano County Orderly Growth Committee. ROGER: Christina’s record on environmental issues definitely has some pluses, but it also has some poor marks. Suffice to say, every vote on Council is nuanced, and there are often times when a compromise is called for. In the end, however, the alliances we strike are in fact important, and outcomes matter. In her 2016 campaign for Council, Christina aligned herself with Mark Hughes for Mayor. Hughes’ comments and votes on Council have been uniformly insensitive to needs of the environment – he even waffles on the significance of human causes of climate change. Hughes strongly supported Valero Crude by Rail and has fallen short on many other important issues. Christina is currently supported in her run for Council by Hughes. Christina Strawbridge, Crude By Rail, Kari Birdseye, Lionel Largaespada, Oil trains, Valero Crude By Rail Birdseye and Strawbridge opposed Valero Crude by Rail – Largaesapada supported oil trains Pat Toth-Smith: Birdseye puts safety first By Pat Toth-Smith, September 9, 2018 Pat Toth-Smith It’s been two years since the 2016 crude-by-rail permit for Valero was denied, but a strong memory of it remains for me and probably for a lot of Benicians. It’s because of that experience that I’m urging Benicians to vote for Kari Birdseye for the Benicia City Council. Birdseye was a new Planning Commissioner when the permit process fell into the Commission’s authority, and she really did her homework to keep us safe in Benicia. When I spoke to her about that process, she said she would stay up long into the night reading the stacks of material submitted to the commissioners and also would focus intently on everything the public said during the Planning Commission meetings. She added that it was Kamala Harris, California’s attorney general at that time),who made the biggest impact on her in her comment about how local permitting measures absolutely applied to this process. Birdseye said “I knew then, that the state of California had our back.” Birdseye voted against the permit along with all the other Planning Commissioners. When I asked her why she denied the permit besides the significant local reasons, her voice choked when she said “My dad, my husband, my sister and my two children live here, why would I want to risk the health and safety of my family, friends, and all Benicians by bringing in 100 crude oil rail cars into our town, when the safety of this form of transport was in question with the rapid increase of oil train explosions. I did not want our town to be the next tragic headline news story. She continued, “After listening to so many of the speakers say, ‘I’m afraid of this,’ ‘Let’s not do this,’ ‘We don’t need this for our community,’ ‘Valero doesn’t need this,’ and ‘There are safer ways to bring in their oil,’ our community certainly wasn’t in favor of it, so how could I possibly vote for it?“ After the planning commission denial, Valero appealed to the City Council to certify the Environmental Impact Report and issue the permit. After a five-month delay, this is where another 2018 City Council candidate, then-Councilmember Christina Strawbridge, also voted to deny Valero’s appeal for the permit. It ended up being a unanimous vote to deny Valero’s appeal for the permit, mostly based on the Planning Commission’s work. Another 2018 council candidate, Lionel Largaespada, was also involved in the crude-by-rail process. Largaespada was in favor of approving the permit and commented to the Planning Commission before their vote, “I understand the concerns. I understand the risks. But I urge you to be objective and pragmatic. Because the fact — the reality is that we need this project to ensure Benicia’s economic future and prosperity. I urge you to certify the EIR and to issue the conditional use permit.” Based on this recent history of our town and the way the candidates handled the CBR issue, I’m encouraging Benicians to vote for Kari Birdseye because I think she has the compassion and diligence to do the hard work to put the safety of our community first, especially when the next big permitting process comes along. Also, praise to Christina Strawbridge, because she did the right thing. Pat Toth-Smith is a Benicia resident and member of Benicians for a Safe and Healthy Community	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398338
__label__wiki	0.628311	0.628311	Camera Workers, 1858-1950 The British Columbia, Alaska and Yukon Photographic Directory, 1858-1950 Swannell, Frank Cyril[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Name Swannell, Frank Cyril Born 16 May 1880 Hamilton, ON [7] Where Active (Non-Specific Address) 1901- BC Marriage 16 Jun 1904 Victoria, BC [8] Bride: Ada Mary Driver Died 6 Dec 1969 Victoria, BC [7] Buried 11 Dec 1969 Royal Oak Crematorium, Saanich, BC [7] Person ID I1487 Camera Workers \| S, vol. 2, 1901-1950 STATUS: Government (land surveyor). BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY: Educated at the University of Toronto in mining engineering and though he had hoped to mine in the Yukon gold fields, he settled in B.C. where he obtained employment as a land surveyor. He worked under T.S. Gore in the early 1900s, who was also a photographer. Swannell bought his first camera in Apr 1901. Licensed as both a provincial and Dominion land surveyor, he spent the first seven years of his career carrying out a series of important surveys, illustrating his notebooks with photographs, in northern BC. After serving in World War One, he returned to BC and resumed his surveying career, from which he retired in 1932. IDENTIFYING MARKS: Negatives/prints may be numbered, captioned and dated. [S46] COLLECTION: BVIPA. Frank Cyril Swannell fonds (PR-0389) Frank Swannell papers (MS-0392) [S447] Sherwood (2004), Jay Sherwood, (Prince George: Caitlin Press, 2004). [S363] Neering (2005), Rosemary Neering, (British Columbia Magazine 47, no. 1 (Spring 2005):44-49). [S448] Sherwood (2007), Jay Sherwood, (Victoria: Royal BC Museum, 2007). [S1071] Sherwood (2010), Jay Sherwood, (Victoria, B.C.: Royal BC Museum, 2010), FC3845 N67S53 2010. [S1072] Sherwood (2014), Jay Sherwood, (Halfmoon Bay, BC: Caitlin Press Inc., [2014]), FC3845 S679S54 2014. [S652] BVIPA death registration index. Registration no. 1969-09-016757 (microfilm B13300); digital facsimile URL (accessed 12 Jan 2020): http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/6aa54492-46d5-419a-ac06-ca44470c52d9 [S670] BVIPA marriage registration. Registration no. 1904-09-012949 (microfilm B11368); digital facsimile URL (accessed 12 Jan 2020): http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/9aced437-8326-42f9-abf4-9e155643c242 Maintained by David Mattison.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398341
__label__wiki	0.69612	0.69612	HomeFront pageRights NGOs Call For Release of Student Nurse Rights NGOs Call For Release of Student Nurse Front page / Society By Nfor Hanson Nchanji Buea- Cameroon-Saturday February 9, 2019-4 pm Local Time(Cameroon News Agency) Two international human rights Non Governmental Organizations, Benevolentaire International, BI and Center for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa, CHRDA, have demanded the unconditional release of a 4th year nursing student of the Biaka Institute in Buea, Njingwan Emeline, arrested by Police last Wednesday February 6, 2019 for allegedly video-taping scene of massive arrest around the Molyko Police station, South West region. Police have reportedly tortured her and allegedly asked for payment of 500, 000 FCFA to secure her release. When CNA broke the news on its Facebook page, rights NGOs quickly waded in. First was a statement by the Founder of CHRDA, Barrister Agbor Nkongho who said; “It is, once more, with sadness, shock and consternation that I learn of the arrest and detention of Njonwang Emeline – a Nursing student at the Biaka University Institute in Buea for allegedly using her phone to take a video of police committing acts that appear to contradict basic human rights norms. CHRDA calls for Emeline’s immediate and unconditional release. We are shocked at allegations that she has been asked to pay huge sums of money as bribe to secure her release. Reports of incidents of victim pressure to pay bribes in exchange for freedom after suffering human rights abuses are regrettably on the rise. Adding corruption to human rights abuses places an unbearable burden on people who are already struggling. We call on the national and international community to witness this gross violation of basic human rights and freedoms within the context of an already worsening crisis. I will appreciate any information that can lead us to the victim’s family so that we can immediately provide needed legal assistance. This growing fear-mongering, abuse of power and exploitation is unnecessary, unlawful and unacceptable.” Benevolentaire International, BI, based in the US, added it’s voice by calling on the government to release her without delay. They went further to say the human rights situation in Anglophone regions is deteriorating and needed urgent international intervention. A Police Officer at the Molyko District in Buea, has told had told CNA that the release of the video on social media was scandalous to the corps, hence they had orders from the political capital, Yaoundé to release the students arrested. Angered with this exposure, Police will later locate the place where the video emanated before arresting the whistle blower. There have been several arbitrary arrests within the University of Buea Community which have unfortunately gone unseen. Police have reportedly ransacked homes, tortured and arrested many as Separatist fighters impose a 10 days lockdown across the two English speaking regions as a sign of civil disobedience. The lockdown is expected to end on Thursday February 14, 2019. International Press Conference To... Arson Attack On Kumba District Hos...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398342
__label__wiki	0.728148	0.728148	In small towns, you think you know people. You don't. Purgatory Bay Bleak Harbor Starvation Lake The Hanging Tree The Skeleton Box How I Got PURGATORY BAY Backwards January 6, 2020 By Bryan PURGATORY BAY gets the mystery-thriller form sort of backward. I didn’t plan it that way, but it happened. The main character in the story is Jubilee Rathman, a 29-year-old woman who lives in a virtual fortress on Purgatory Bay near the Lake Michigan town of Bleak Harbor. I hesitate to call Jubilee a protagonist because she is not a character for whom a reader would naturally root. Jubilee’s life is committed to a diabolical plot to exact revenge on people she considers responsible for ruining her life as a girl. This is not a spoiler. The reader knows early on what Jubilee is up to. The question is whether she will succeed. Two other women are the keys to stopping Jubilee’s murderous plans. Michaela “Mikey” Deming is a former journalist who may have put Jubilee’s family in danger twelve years ago. Katya Malone is the Bleak Harbor police chief who investigates some strange occurrences in town that may or may not lead her to Jubilee. As one Goodreads reviewer put it, it’s less a who-dunnit than a why-dunnit. I didn’t set out to write PURGATORY BAY that way. In fact, Jubilee wasn’t even the character with whom I started. That character was Ophelia, Mikey Deming’s sister, a blind sculptor who lives in Bleak Harbor. One night, I woke up with the Band song “Ophelia” playing in my head: “Bars on the windows, mail at the door / Why would anybody leave so quickly for? / Ophelia where have you gone?” Ophelia’s disappearance essentially begins my story. But who took her? Or lured her away? That took me to Jubilee. Thus far, most readers seem fine with my upside-down tale. Instead of a single, likeable protagonist to take them by the hand and walk them through a tangle of plot threads, they have a main character who plays with their emotions while a handful of likeable people—Mikey and Katya among them—try to save themselves and others while confronting their own troubled pasts. The tale isn’t simple, but I had great fun figuring out how to pull it off. Not that I was trying to “transcend the genre,” but next time I think I’ll take a more conventional approach. Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: gruley, mystery, new book, purgatory bay, thriller Names in My Novels: With A Little Help From My Friends November 22, 2019 By Bryan For secondary characters and institutions in my novels, I frequently use the names of friends and family. To wit: Jim Mitzelfeld worked with me at The Detroit News, and won a Pulitzer Prize doing so. We also skated together in The News’s nasty annual hockey games versus the Detroit Free Press. Jim left journalism after attaining its highest honor, got his law degree, and went to work chasing down scammers for the U.S. Justice Department. In my forthcoming novel, PURGATORY BAY, I’ve borrowed Mitz’s name for a man in a photo on the desk of a Detroit Times investigative reporter named Robillard. Robo, as people call him, figures prominently in Jubilee Rathman’s vendetta against those she holds responsible for ruining her life. And Jamison Mitzelfeld plays a small but significant role as well. Take a bow, Mitz! The Murder at the Heart of PURGATORY BAY November 5, 2019 By Bryan When I was nine years old, I read a story in The Detroit News that terrified me. Richard and Shirley Robison and their four kids had been shot to death in their northern Michigan cottage. A few years later, my parents bought a cottage not far from the Robisons died. I would lie awake at night, waiting for a stranger to show up and kill us all. The Robison murders were the inspiration–if inspiration is the word–for this book. A certain diabolical character named Jubilee came from somewhere else inside me. More on that another time. Anonymous Sources, Lies, and PURGATORY BAY September 26, 2019 By Bryan In a recent interview about their book The Education of Brett Kavanaugh: An Investigation, New York Times reporters Robin Pogrebin and Kate Kelly alleged that the Supreme Court justice agreed to sit for an interview if they would assert in their book that he had not spoken with him. They declined. I make no judgments about the book—which I have not read–the reporters, or Justice Kavanaugh. But I bring up the conundrum the reporters faced partly because it has come up repeatedly in my 40 years as a journalist, and partly because a similar dilemma provides a key plot twist in my forthcoming book, PURGATORY BAY. Dealing with anonymous sources is a perilous business, one best avoided where one can. One of the tricks I saw employed by reporters—including me, I’m chagrined to admit, in my early years—was to interview a key source at length, use what she said in a story, and include a line saying she “declined to comment.” Which, of course, is bullshit, or to put a finer point on it, a lie to the readers. At The Wall Street Journal, if ethics czar Barney Calame caught you doing it, you were in big trouble. Still, reporters got away with it, rationalizing that what the source provided to readers was worth the minor dissembling of saying they didn’t “comment,” since, in fact, they had not commented publicly. Also bullshit. In PURGATORY BAY, this sort of rationalization comes back to haunt former Detroit Times reporter Michaela “Mikey” Deming in a much more dangerous way than Barney Calame ever would have threatened. Without giving too much away, I’ll just say that the lure of a byline on a story that might win prizes, coupled with a bullying editor who also covets those prizes, leads Mikey astray. An award-winning novelist and journalist who read the book assessed Mikey’s situation this way in an email: “We’ve all been there, when you or the desk spins a story a certain way and you think, uh, correct but not true, or something of the sort. And then the agony, which you learn to ignore, about the effect your copy might have on people within, and how ignoring that makes you feel just a little less human.” My character, Mikey, stands to pay an actual physical and emotional price for her own such deal with the devil. A Big Thanks to the Person Who Got Me Started Twelve years ago, my agent called me in my Chicago WSJ office. She asked me about Rupert Murdoch’s pending purchase of the WSJ, a stressful matter at the time. She then asked if I’d feel better if she told me that she’d sold my debut novel, STARVATION LAKE, in a three-book deal. Pretty good moment that was due entirely to Patricia Lande Grader, then an editor at Simon & Schuster’s Touchstone imprint. Trish made the book better, primarily by asking for a new ending (no, I don’t remember the old one). Then she pushed the hell out of it. Sometime after it was published, she moved on. But I’ve never forgotten that she gave me my start in the novel publishing business, and I acknowledge her in my forthcoming, fifth novel, PURGATORY BAY. Thanks, Trish! Copyright © 2020 · Bryan Gruley	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398346
__label__wiki	0.515594	0.515594	Comment on this article \| View comments \| Email this article \| Printer-friendly version News :: Human Rights A BREATH OF FRESH AIR SWEEPS INTO HELL by CHUCKMAN 26 May 2005 A BREATH OF FRESH AIR SWEEPS INTO HELL, BUT THERE'S STILL NO WAY OUT John Chuckman Like a refreshing breeze blowing briefly over those damned to endure the hell created by America's government came the words of British M.P. George Galloway to an American Senate Committee. The man was simply magnificent. Tough, brave, and articulate - hurling unanswerable truth at blubbering political lowlifes in silk suits. Washington is the most dishonest place on earth, and with that fact goes another, that the American people are among the earth's worst governed. These creepy American Gauleiters had wronged Galloway with faked accusations of his profiting from oil trading with Saddam Hussein. My God, it's just one filthy lie after another. They tried smearing Kofi Anan with the same kind of stuff. Why is it so rarely Americans who take on their own lying, murderous political establishment? It has always been the same. How few Americans stood up to that bellowing angry drunk, political wife-beater, Senator Joseph McCarthy, or that ugly maggot sucking at the nation's liberties, J. Edgar Hoover. George Galloway's real crime is to have been a sharp thorn in Tony Blair's side, a powerful critic of the stupid Iraq War. Blair dreamt he would rise to Churchillian heights by attending training classes in Crawford, Texas, on how to rig an illegal war. Today he looks more like the sad, depleted Lloyd George expressing his admiration for that rising new star in Europe, Hitler. American liberals keep writing about their press's failure to do its job. Many of the people writing these things are children of the Woodward and Bernstein years under Nixon, a time when there was the brief illusion of an honest press, the tribune of the public, the fourth estate or unofficial branch of government, and other hero-comic phrases. But that was a brief time of special circumstances. Nixon by then was disliked by a good deal of the American establishment. The War in Vietnam, blackening America's reputation worldwide, serving no worthwhile purpose, and clearly being lost, threatened to divide the nation as ferociously as had the Civil War. The more usual situation now prevails. We are back to the same press that never questioned a Gulf of Tonkin Incident, something as phony as Nazi Germany's shooting a batch prisoners dressed in Polish uniforms and claiming Poland had attacked the Reich. There can be no more acid comment on the American press's role in Bush's sleazy war than the mere observation of the New York Times' regular use of the out-of-date, sentimental term GI when referring to America's professional killers now occupying Iraq. It is not clear yet that America's establishment dislikes Bush. The profits from money thrown around Washington likes slops at an industrial-scale hog farm are delightful while the broader cost of Bush's brutish stupidity has not yet registered. Events on this scale take time to play out. The invasion of Iraq, just as the War in Vietnam, will prove certainly to have been an unmitigated disaster, mass killing and destruction to no good purpose, but the full cost won't be known for years. America's own deaths in Iraq are still small in number so far as wars go. Why is that, apart from the nature of the invasion itself which resembled the entire Wehrmacht bravely rolling over tiny Greece? Only days ago, a news item in Europe informed us that British military commanders are shocked by American tactics during the occupation, and they have tried advising them, to no effect yet, on altering their ways. Essentially, Americans sit in Kevlar armor with weapons of horrific fire power behind barriers and in no-go zones. They have absolutely no relationship with the people. They make no friends, only future enemies, as they shoot anyone - almost exclusively innocent civilians - who doesn't understand the rules. Once in a while, they launch a massive assault against a target assumed to be a center of armed opposition. Fallujah was one of these, and its utter ruin represents today almost the same kind of ferocious symbol that the Nazi-obliterated village of Lidice did for World War II. Anyone can see, even reading the manipulated American press, that these tactics are failing. The attacks of Iraqi resistance forces just keep increasing. The rebuilding of the country, without which there is no hope for long-term stability, isn't proceeding as it should. The country's pathetic excuse for an elected government doesn't yet function as a government. New revelations of American abuses steadily feed indignation and resentments around the world. Americans are not people with long-term vision. "I want it all, and I want it now," would be the appropriate current national motto. This quality makes Americans among the least qualified people on earth to undertake some of the tasks their politicians set them. The patience of the Chinese or the stiff upper lip of the Brits is missing in people trained to get pissed-off about late pizzas. That's part of the reason for the brutal, senseless nature of the occupation, and that's why the Internet press is full of liberal and other anti-war demands that American troops leave Iraq. I wish that were possible, but it would be totally irresponsible. The destruction is done, the horrible mess is made. Americans have a clear responsibility to prevent Iraq's falling into total bloody chaos. American troops will remain in Iraq, and will keep dying there, for years. As from all horrible situations, some good may eventually come. Maybe, just maybe, it will dawn on Americans how destructive and ignorant their politicians' approach to world affairs truly is. But I doubt it. The essence of hell is that there is no escape. Re: A BREATH OF FRESH AIR SWEEPS INTO HELL (No verified email address) 26 May 2005 The worst possible photos of war crimes against Iraq are currently on Joe Viallis" website. He writes a strong warning to those who allowed this to happen. Viallis http://www.joevialls.co.uk/ The photos of Iraq people .... santioned by the currently(questionable fair elections) elected leaders who keep getting promoted for failure.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398350
__label__wiki	0.96053	0.96053	Home \| News \| March News Digest – Business Insolvency and Turnaround March News Digest – Business Insolvency and Turnaround The following are summaries of media stories related to business turnaround and insolvency in Australia during March 2018. Property deals jeopardised by Deposit Power deposit guarantee uncertainty The Australian Financial Review reports that “thousands of property buyers caught in the collapse of Deposit Power are being warned by liquidators that they cannot be told when or how much of the original value of their deposit guarantee bonds will be paid.” Project Group residential, commercial builder goes into administration The Australian Financial Review reports that “Project Group Constructions, a Melbourne-based builder working on residential and commercial projects with a contract value of about $190 million, has gone into voluntary administration.” Busby's fight for money owed after it goes into liquidation The Morning Bulletin reports that “a construction company which went into voluntary liquidation last month with debts of more than $2m, is suing two companies for money owed.” Accused Ponzi princess Veronica Macpherson declared bankrupt The West Australian reports that “accused Ponzi princess Veronica Macpherson — who stands accused of owing more than $250 million to thousands of investors in her failed Pilbara property scheme — was declared personally bankrupt yesterday.” Business director charged over fraudulent withdrawals My Business reports that “the sole director of a Queensland business has been charged with three counts of fraud, with allegations he made illegal withdrawals from the collapsed firm’s account.” Construction regulator needs 'to do its job correctly' to help companies stay in business ABC News reports that “a Brisbane business owner who is owed $1 million is furious at the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) for what he calls a lack of action and regulation. Stefan Styles operates one of Queensland's largest shower screen and wardrobe companies, employing about 120 people.” Collette Dinnigan hit by real estate collapse The Weekend Australian reports that “high-profile fashion and interior designer Collette Dinnigan has been caught up in the spectacular collapse of luxury international real estate firm Unique Estates after selling her Milton weekender on the NSW south coast for $2.1 million.” MacFox Building goes under owing more than $400,000 The Newcastle Herald reports that “one of the up-and-coming stars of the Hunter’s building industry has gone into liquidation owing more than $400,000.” Residents' dreams in tatters as unfinished Darwin development hits financial strife ABC News reports that “the pace of construction is evident in Mitchell Creek Green, where developed houses stand next to vacant land earmarked for sale and streets are lined with construction sites.” Two more civil contractors collapse The West Australian reports that “administrators have been put into two more civil contractors, including one owed money by failed builder Cooper & Oxley. On Tuesday, HLB Mann Judd was put into Wolfe Civil, a 46-year-old Kewdale business specialising in home subdivisions.” $60 million U2 Apartments on Waymouth St goes into administration Perth Now reports that “the end of the road is nigh for a much troubled, $60 million apartment complex in the Adelaide CBD with the news this morning that administrators have been called in.” Administrators urge Rimfire to take up China Railway offer The Australian reports that “an offer by China Railway Construction Group to buy out its joint venture partner, Rimfire Constructions, has been recommended by Grant Thornton to help pay back some of the failed Queensland construction group’s creditors. CRCG is a mainland Chinese state-owned enterprise and is considered one of the largest building and construction firms in the world.” Company collapse hits subbies hard The West Australian reports that “several Bunbury businesses are hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket after the company in charge of work at the former Department of Parks and Wildlife headquarters site went into liquidation. A Department of Finance spokeswoman confirmed to the Bunbury Herald that civil engineering and earthworks company BCL Group has suspended trading.” Port Douglas homes impacted by insolvency Newsport reports that “two million-dollar dream homes in Port Douglas have been impacted by the reported insolvency of one of Australia’s leading property agencies. Unique Estates, which has six offices across Australia, including Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, has had a reputation of selling high-end properties and renting out luxury estates.” Golding begins work to bring CQ coal mine back from brink The Observer reports that “Golding Contractors will soon begin drilling, blasting and hauling to bring the troubled Baralaba North coal project back from the brink. The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of NRW Holdings, has made a deal to start preliminary work on the project while negotiating with Wonbindi Coal Pty Ltd and Baralaba Coal Company Pty Ltd for a three-year mining contract estimated to be worth $350million.” More than 99% of 'disturbed' mining land still needs repair The Byron Shire News reports that “mining has disturbed a whopping 220,000 hectares of Queensland land, yet just 550ha or 0.25 per cent has been properly rehabilitated. Now a proposed law change could ensure the resource firms are the ones footing the bill for fixing up mining lands, even if they fall into liquidation.” Vicars’ rescue bid looking good as Oroton creditors decide The Australian reports that “Oroton creditors will vote tomorrow on fund manager Will Vicars bid to rescue the failed retailer and the numbers so far are looking positive. Oroton was put into voluntary administration last year after struggling to perform following the expensive and ultimately unsuccessful move to take over the licensing for Gap in Australia.” Myer rules out using voluntary administration to exit leases The Australian Financial Review reports that ”Myer has ruled out placing the beleaguered retailer into voluntary administration to hasten the exit or renegotiation of $2.7 billion in leases.” SurfStitch fate could be decided next month Business News Australia reports that “the future of surfwear chain SurfStitch Group (ASX: SRF) could be decided early next month at a meeting of creditors which will consider an offer for the embattled retailer.” Woolworths and Wesfarmers to benefit from Toys 'R' Us demise The Australian Financial Review reports that “department store chains Kmart, BIG W and Target and specialty toy retailers are likely to be the biggest beneficiaries of the collapse of Toys 'R' Us. The future of Toys 'R' Us in Australia is in doubt after the retailer's US chief executive, David Brandon, was quoted overnight saying the Australian operations and those in France, Spain and Poland were likely to go into liquidation.” Brisbane reseller liquidated owing thousands to local tech wholesaler ARN reports that “Brisbane-based reseller, Briscom IT, which traded as PC Land, has been placed into liquidation owing tens of thousands of dollars to local IT wholesaler, Auscomp Computers.” Toys ‘R’ Us Australia under cloud as 885 stores in US move to liquidation, leaving 30,000 jobs in limbo The West Australian reports that “Toys ‘R’ Us Australia says it is business as usual at its 39 stores despite the US retail giant’s apparent collapse at home and elsewhere, and threats it will move to liquidate more stores in other countries. The bankrupt chain is reportedly selling or closing all 885 stores in the US, and the administrator of its UK business has confirmed it will have closed a quarter of its stores by the end of this week.” Steinhoff Asia Pacific eyes IPO as parent struggles The Australian reports that “the management of Steinhoff Asia Pacific, which owns Freedom Furniture and Fantastic Furniture, has aspirations to embark on an initial public offering as its parent company continues to wrestle with challenges surrounding an inquiry by German regulators. A float on the Australian Securities Exchange could happen as early as this year.” Lawyers can't contact Doughnut Time's Damian Griffiths for $400,000 lawsuit The Sydney Morning Herald reports that “lawyers chasing hundreds of thousands of dollars from Doughnut Time say they have been unable to get in touch with the embattled business’s creator, delaying court action. Sydney company Frasers Central Park Land is seeking $404,000 from the business, fallen hospitality entrepreneur Damian Griffiths and a host of his former companies, some of which are in liquidation, over breach of contract and unpaid rent.” Three Standish Cycles stores have closed their doors The Advertiser reports that “Three Standish Cycles outlets at Klemzig, Mile End and Morphett Vale have closed their doors after liquidators were appointed to their owner - Fairsales Pty Ltd - a company run by the Standish family. A fourth store at Hyde Park remains open under separate ownership.” Specialty Fashion strikes rent deal with Scentre Weekend Australian reports that “Specialty Fashion Group is believed to have struck a deal with one of its landlords, Scentre Group, after the owner of Australian Westfield-branded shopping malls is said to have agreed to lower the retailer’s rents by as much as 20 per cent.” Warehouse1 customers could lose hundreds of thousands in refunds CRN reports that “customers who ordered products from failed reseller Warehouse1 may not receive refunds after the company entered liquidation two weeks ago with $3.8 million in claimed debts. The company, which operated an online store as well as a brick-and-mortar retail store in Melbourne, entered liquidation on 20 February, appointing SV Partners as liquidators.” Specialty Fashion Group to bring Maggie T out of administration SmartCompany reports that “womenswear label Maggie T has emerged from voluntary administration after being been acquired by retail company Specialty Fashion Group. Specialty Fashion Group announced on Monday the womenswear brand will be stocked in 175 of its 300 Millers stores across Australia and New Zealand. Ragtrader reports the brand will also be available online from April 23.” Doughnut Time forced to close stores across the country, leaves employees without weeks of pay News.com.au reports that “the sugar high that fuelled the rise of dessert empire Doughnut Time has come crashing back down to earth. The chain that flogged calorie-ridden creations in the shape of oversized doughnuts has started closing half of their Australian stores, after entrepreneur and owner Damian Griffiths was forced to sell up shop.” Crash: Retail Food Group Limited’s share price drops 44% upon return to trade Motley Fool reports that “The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) share price fell 44% to $1.14 after the company returned to trade this morning. Retail Food Group shares are now down 81% in the past 12 months. A selloff was probably a given after the revelations of last week, including a suspension from trade after a delayed audit report followed by negotiations with lenders and a cut to the dividend.” Aussie Farmers Direct in voluntary administration The Australian reports that “Aussie Farmers Direct was burning through $500,000 a week before its collapse and was ultimately sunk by its decision to stray from its core business of selling fresh milk and bread into offering full-line groceries that brought it into direct competition with supermarkets, administrators say.” Wray Organic Not So Healthy Hit 107 reports that “a favourite with the health conscious, Wray Organic, which has a store in Toowoomba, has gone into liquidation with $2.8 million owed to more than 200 creditors.” Eco Toys enters voluntary liquidation Toy & Hobby Retailer reports that “Victoria-based, sustainably-focused, independent toy store, Eco Toys, has been placed under ASIC External and/or Controller-Appointed Administration. According to documents filed with ASIC, there are currently no court actions, payment defaults or insolvency notices registered against the entity. This situation is to be reviewed in June 2018.” Cult Aussie fashion label joins growing list of retail victims The Sydney Morning Herald reports that “Australian fashion brand Zachary the Label has joined the growing list of retailers that have gone into administration. The Melbourne-based brand was placed in voluntary administration on Monday, with Jirsch Sutherland appointed as administrator.” Maitland Leagues Club announces it has gone into voluntary administration The Maitland Herald reports that “Maitland Leagues Club has gone into voluntary administration owing some of its creditors hundreds of thousands of dollars.” FactCheck: would pokies reform in SA wipe out 'many' of 26,000 jobs? InDaily reports that “The Australian Hotels Association of South Australia claims poker machine reforms proposed by Nick Xenophon's SA Best party would wipe out 'many of the 26,000' jobs in the hotel industry. Is that right? Fabrizio Carmignani examines the claim.” Receivers to Sell Alfred & Constance and Limes Hotel Broadsheet reports that “two former jewels in Damian Griffiths’s local hospitality crown – Alfred & Constance and Limes Hotel – have been put on the market by receivers. The freewheeling nightspot and boutique hotel went into receivership and closed suddenly late last year. This happened after Griffiths lost a court action brought by his aunt, Wendy Griffiths, and cousin, Murray Griffiths. It sent both venues into default. Advisory firm McGrathNicol was appointed to oversee them.” Renovation completes ‘remarkable turnaround’ for Fraternity Club The Illawarra Mercury reports that “it was only 10 short years ago that the Fraternity Club was on the verge of receivership. Today the popular Fairy Meadow club is a vibrant hub of music, entertainment and fine foods thanks largely to a $3 million renovation project.” Saunders in liquidation ProPrint reports that “western Sydney based company Saunders Print Group is closing its doors after 65 years of business, the second major printer to go into liquidation in the last five days. A source told ProPrint that staff were emotional about the Glendenning business closing, with some having been with the company for around 30 years.” Graphic Impressions goes under ProPrint reports that “Melbourne book and magazines printer Graphic Impressions has gone into liquidation, taking staff and creditors taken by surprise, with the local trade claiming unsustainable low pricing was behind the collapse. ProPrint understands the 40-odd staff were called into the office on Thursday to be told the business was closing, and that they no longer had jobs.” Is iHeartRadio filing for bankruptcy today? Radio Today reports that “that iHeartMedia Inc., the broadcast and internet radio company that owns internet station iHeartRadio, is ready to file for bankruptcy on March 5 – and could even have already done it by now. The company has been battling a US$20 billion debt. While in the midst of trying to restructure it for the past year, it missed an interest payment of $103 million on February 1, and the customary 30-day grace period is over on March 5.” Field Solutions Group forks out $1.1M for South Western Wireless assets ARN reports that “regional telco and cloud solutions provider, Field Solutions Group (ASX:FSG), is looking to raise just over $1.1 million to acquire the assets of South Western Wireless, which went into administration in early March.” Pen helps bail Ocean out of voluntary administration Pulse+IT reports that “data solutions firm Pen CS has become a major shareholder in Ocean Health Systems, allowing it to emerge from the voluntary administration it entered into in January.” IT training firm TP3 Group goes bust for second time in two years CRN reports that “end user IT training provider TP3 Group has been liquidated after 30 years in business, with all staff losing their jobs – though many have since been hired by a competitor. TP3 Group, which offered Microsoft and Adobe courses, was wound up by the Australian Taxation Office in December.” Paradise papers: The Cook Islands millionaire who never has to pay his debts The Australian Financial Review reports that “Allan Endresz is the face of business nightmare. In two decades of evading pursuit by government regulators, the disgraced share trader has found a way to ensure he never has to pay his debts – to anybody.” BBY hearing: Supreme Court ruling likely to favour clients The Australian reports that “a Supreme Court of NSW ruling on the liquidation of collapsed broker BBY has made it more likely that thousands of clients of the company’s businesses will have their claims treated separately rather than pooled.” How CBL went bust in a month Intelligent Investor reports that “insurance is a unique business. Premiums are priced upfront for risks (claims) that are made (or not) at some stage down the track, for uncertain amounts. There is no business where understanding and managing risk is more critical. In fact, it is the business. The failure of New Zealand-based insurer CBL Corporation (ASX:CBL), a true riches-to-rags story, illustrates this point.” Deposit guarantee company collapses Australian Broker reports that “deposit guarantee company Deposit Power is now under external administration following the placement of Auckland-based CBL Insurance into interim liquidation.” Last-minute deal could save Weinstein Co from bankruptcy The Australian reports that “an investing group says it has reached a last-minute deal to acquire the assets of Weinstein Co, potentially allowing the embattled movie studio to avoid a planned bankruptcy and laying the groundwork to settle government lawsuits stemming from allegations that former co-chairman Harvey Weinstein engaged in sexual misconduct.” Clegs closes as city's fabric changes The Age reports that “the last home of Australia's oldest fabric business is set to become another apartment building. Clegs, which started trading in the 1920s and sold everything from bridal silk to haberdashery, shut the doors of its Brunswick East store and entered liquidation this month owing $440,000.” NSW Small Business Insolvency Growing PR Wire reports that “in spite of marginal improvements nationally in the 2017/18 quarter, small and medium sized businesses in NSW recorded an almost a seven per cent insolvency increase for the 2017 December quarter when compared with the corresponding 12-month period.” NYFL into administration Business News WA reports that “Roebourne-based indigenous group Ngarluma Yindjibarndi Foundation, which employs more than 50 people at its business operations throughout the Pilbara, has been placed into voluntary administration.” Print repair firm liquidated after director's illness CRN reports that “a married couple could lose $287,000 after their Melbourne-based printing repair business collapsed following the husband’s illness. The near-30-year-old company, Electron Flow, appointed Nicholas Giasoumi from Dye & Co as liquidator on 1 March, with the two directors and four employees losing their jobs.” Disgraced former property developer Salim Mehajer charged with dealing prescription medication Ninenews.com.au reports that “former Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer has been slapped with drug dealing charges a week after being declared bankrupt.” McGrathNicol has plenty riding on Hastie case The Australian Financial Review reports that “when a key client sues you in court, there's a lot to lose regardless of the outcome. Which is the situation McGrathNicol finds itself in. The insolvency company is being sued by the Department of Employment over its receivership of Hastie Services, one of several companies within the collapsed Hastie engineering group. The case, filed in October, resumes in court this month.” ‘Serious problems’ with 40pc of audits: accounting watchdogs The Australian Financial Review reports that “global accounting watchdogs identified serious problems at 40 per cent of the audits they inspected last year, raising fresh concerns about the quality of work being done by the world's largest accounting firms.” Viceroy's Australian connections snared in libel suit brought by MiMedx The Australian Financial Review reports that “the three members of Viceroy, the formerly anonymous short selling research firm with Australian links, will "vigorously contest" a US libel action brought this month by one of its targets, MiMedx Group.” Troy Palmer has bankruptcy offer rejected in Newcastle meeting The Newcastle Herald reports that “creditors to former Hunter Sports Group chief executive Troy Palmer have declined to accept his offer of a “personal insolvency agreement”, insolvency trustee Chad Rapsey said on Friday. The Newcastle Herald reported in February that Mr Palmer was offering $120,000 – to be paid by his wife, Emma – to settle debts of more than $27 million, an offer of less than half a cent in the dollar.” Charles Waterstreet ordered to pay more than $420k in income tax dispute The Sydney Morning Herald reports that “high-profile barrister Charles Waterstreet will consider declaring himself bankrupt after he was ordered to pay more than $420,000 to the Tax Office in a long-running dispute over unpaid income tax.” Victorian drug dealer bankrupt, court told 9 News reports that “A man who trafficked drugs to kids in regional Victoria will likely declare bankruptcy once he is released from prison. Former youth care worker Scott Wilson, 38, was jailed for a year on Wednesday after pleading guilty to selling drugs to his charges in a Gippsland town in 2016 and 2017.” REVEALED: Coast's surprise new bankruptcy capital The Sunshine Daily News reports that “the financial tables have turned in a dramatic way with more people going into insolvency in Noosa than Nambour, latest figures show. The Federal Government's Australian Financial Security Authority has released the latest regional statistics for personal insolvency for the final months of 2017.” Federal Circuit Court in controversy over Sandy Street The Australian reports that “it is 10.45am in Federal Circuit Court judge Sandy Street’s courtroom and already a man has been declared bankrupt and two Chinese men seeking protection visas have had their claims for judicial review rejected. The bankrupt has not appeared in court; his wife says the man is too depressed to attend.” Aussie Farmers Direct’s charity foundation costly The Weekly Times reports that “Aussie Farmers Direct’s charity foundation spent nearly $1 in management fees for every $1 of grants delivered to rural communities in 2016-17.” Bendigo Foodshare appeals for options to supplement freight services The Bendigo Advertiser reports that “a lack of transport is restricting Bendigo Foodshare’s supply of frozen and refrigerated goods, and registered agencies central Victoria are feeling the strain. Schools, not-for-profit organisations and charitable organisations are among those cutting back on programs helping people who are struggling to afford and access food.” Coomboona dairy falls into receivership The Australian Dairy Farmer reports that “Gerry Harvey's investment in a Victorian dairy farm could end up costing Harvey Norman shareholders more than $60 million. The future of the dairy farm and cattle breeding business, Coomboona Holdings, is uncertain after National Australia Bank took control of the company late Friday, appointing receivers and managers to protect its position after Coomboona directors including Mr Harvey appointed administrators.” Organic boosts revival in dairy farm values The Sydney Morning Herald reports that “one of the country’s biggest dairy property owners sees a revival in farm valuations, as it goes organic in an aggressive push to tap local and Asian demand for clean-and-green infant formula.” Quintis finds suitors amid fight to split plantations The West Australian reports that “Quintis’ receivers have reported “good interest” from potential buyers and investors after closing the first phase of their expressions of interest campaign for the failed sandalwood company yesterday.” Take the money or risk a bullet, says Murray Goulburn chair John Spark The Sydney Morning Herald reports that “the last rites are being read over the carcass of the woeful beast that was the Murray Goulburn investment vehicle. The explanatory memorandum was released on Wednesday which recommended investors accept the 80¢ per share takeover bid from the Canucks from Saputo.” Musolino family buys SA's historic Thornborough Estate from receivers The Australian Financial Review reports that “the Musolino family of vegetable growers has purchased one of South Australia's grand old homesteads, Thornborough Estate in Virginia in the Adelaide Plains, for $3.15 million.” KI Council hopeful of recovering runway expansion override costs The Islander reports that “Kangaroo Island Council is hopeful of recovering some of the Kangaroo Island Airport runway expansion cost overrides by working collaboratively with the funding partners.” Inquiry into RACP online exam fail begins ARN reports that “Ferrier Hodgson will undertake an inquiry into the technical glitch that caused the cancellation of an online exam being taken last month by students at the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).” Vlahos punters face bankruptcy threat as trustee issues court claims The Herald Sun reports that “it comes as Vlahos pleaded not guilty to more than 300 fraud charges in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court this week. New photographs have also emerged of Vlahos celebrating Christmas with his extended family, while some of the 1500 punting club members have been forced to keep working.” Dolphins get more support The Bayside News reports that “canteen and kitchen works at the Frankston Dolphins Football Club’s function centre will be partly funded by ratepayers after Frankston Council decided to contribute $30,000 towards improvements at the centre.” Eaglehawk family business Keogh Manufacturing enters voluntary administration The Bendigo Advertiser reports that “after more than 60 years in business, Keogh Manufacturing has gone into voluntary administration. Directors met yesterday and made the call for the Eaglehawk family business to appoint administrators. The decision affects about 30 employees.” Mining and energy U.S. biofuels sector blasts EPA settlement with bankrupt Philadelphia refinery Yahoo 7 News reports that “the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's decision to grant a bankrupt Philadelphia refiner relief from biofuel laws drew criticism on Tuesday from the country's biofuels sector and its allies, who said it sets a bad precedent.” Michigan's oversight of troubled cities waning Yahoo 7 News reports that “Federal prosecutors who have already indicted President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort on charges of money laundering, bank fraud and covertly lobbying for pro-Russian interests may have additional leverage arising from a loan he received while engaged in the bankruptcies of properties in California, several former law enforcement officials say.” US gunmaker Remington files for bankruptcy The Australian reports that “one of America's largest gun manufacturers, Remington Outdoor Co Inc, has filed for bankruptcy protection to carry out a debt-cutting deal with creditors amid mounting public pressure for greater gun control.” Winn-Dixie is closing almost 100 stores as part of bankruptcy filing Business Insider reports that “almost 100 Winn-Dixie, Harveys, and Bi-Lo locations are closing in the Southeast as the regional grocery chains’ parent company prepares to file for bankruptcy. On Thursday, the parent company, Southeastern Grocers, announced it would “voluntarily implement a court-supervised, prepackaged restructuring agreement.” The company plans to file for bankruptcy by the end of March.” Claire's is reportedly planning to file for bankruptcy as dying American malls claim another victim Business Insider reports that “teen retailer Claire’s is planning to file for bankruptcy in the next few weeks, Bloomberg reported. The fashion accessories chain known for its iconic ear-piercing service is planning to transfer ownership from Apollo Global Management LLC to a group of lenders. The company is currently being crippled by $US2 billion of debt.” US proposes overhaul of ‘too big to fail’ regime The Australian Financial Review reports that “the Trump administration is proposing to recast a central pillar of post-crisis financial regulation with a new "Chapter 14" bankruptcy process designed to eliminate the risk that taxpayers will have to pick up the cost of a bank failure.” Judge tosses GM settlement on ignition switch Yahoo 7 News reports that “a federal bankruptcy judge on Thursday said a settlement agreement that would require General Motors Co to pay $1 billion in stock to car owners suing the company over faulty ignition switches was not enforceable. Judge Martin Glenn of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York said the agreement that car owners had reached with a trust that holds many GM liabilities from before its 2009 bankruptcy was not valid without signatures.” Nursing home chain HCR ManorCare to sell itself in bankruptcy Yahoo 7 News reports that “the second-largest U.S. nursing home operator, HCR ManorCare, will file for Chapter 11 protection in the coming days and transfer ownership to its landlord, Quality Care Properties Inc , the latest sign of distress in the senior housing industry.” New York financier Lynn Tilton puts Zohar funds into bankruptcy Yahoo 7 News reports that “colorful New York financier Lynn Tilton has put her Zohar investment funds, a key element of her distressed-debt empire and the subject of several legal battles, into Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with a goal of selling assets or refinancing debt.” Weinstein Company files for bankruptcy in 'new beginning' Yahoo 7 News reports that “the studio also said it was immediately releasing accusers from non-disclosure agreements which Weinstein had used to silence them, allowing women to speak up without fear of retaliation. "Even as the company heads into bankruptcy, the company remains committed to doing whatever it can to maximize value for its creditors and... continue its pursuit of justice for any victims," it said.” iHeartMedia files for bankruptcy protection Yahoo 7 News reports that “iHeartMedia, the largest internet radio broadcasting company in the US, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday. Operator of the iHeartRadio music streaming service, iHeartMedia has been saddled by massive debt since its leveraged buyout of billboard company Clear Channel Outdoor in 2008.” American Chopper star Paul Teutul files for bankruptcy News.com.au reports that “American Chopper star Paul Teutul has filed for bankruptcy in New York just days before the show was set to air. Teutul filed paperwork claiming that he owes close to 50 creditors $1,379,145 and that he was only worth $2,320,350 on February 28, according to court documents obtained by Page Six.” Competitors circle in the great Alitalia carve-up Australian Business Traveller reports that “after a 71-year run, Italy’s bankrupt Alitalia may soon slide into the history books. Several international players are now looking to carve up the air travel market in Europe’s fourth-largest economy, with two Persian Gulf carriers leading the way.” Air Berlin creditors plan to sue Etihad for damages: source Yahoo 7 News reports that “creditors of insolvent Air Berlin have decided to sue former parent Etihad Airways for damages over its decision to withdraw funding in August, which sent Germany's second-largest airline into administration, a person close to the matter said.” Greece's Varoufakis promises to end debt bondage with new party Yahoo 7 News reports that “Yanis Varoufakis, Greece's former finance minister who transfixed Europe with his unconventional style at the climax of the debt crisis, launched a new party on Monday promising to free his country from debt bondage.” Croatia opposition calls no-confidence vote against deputy PM over Agrokor Yahoo 7 News reports that “Croatia's opposition on Tuesday filed a no-confidence motion against Deputy Prime Minister Martina Dalic over what it says should have been tighter control over those hired to stave off bankruptcy at indebted food concern Agrokor.” Saudi businessman al-Sanea seeks last-ditch debt deal – sources Yahoo 7 News reports that “Saudi Arabia's collapsed Saad Group, led by businessman Maan al-Sanea, has called a meeting with creditors in a last-ditch attempt to end a dispute over 16 billion riyals ($4.3 billion) of claims, sources close to the matter said.” Takata whistleblowers to share $1.7 million award, lawyers say Yahoo 7 News reports that “three former Takata Corp employees will share an award of $1.7 million after they alerted authorities to the risks of deadly air bag inflators that led to the largest recall in automotive history.” GM says S Korean unit will file for bankruptcy without union concessions The Australian Financial Review reports that “General Motors said its loss-making South Korean operations would file for bankruptcy if its union did not agree to cut labour costs by April 20, the union said on Tuesday.” Indian police target PNB Mumbai branch auditors in $2 billion fraud probe Yahoo 7 News reports that “federal police in India on Thursday told a court an internal auditor at a Mumbai branch of Punjab National Bank conspired with other officials to carry out a $2 billion fraud at the country's second-biggest state lender.” Indian mobile carrier Aircel files for bankruptcy Yahoo 7 News reports that “Indian mobile carrier Aircel Ltd filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday, pressured by a high debt pile and mounting losses following a price war triggered by a telecom upstart. Talks between Aircel, 74 percent owned by Malaysia's Maxis Communications Bhd, and Reliance Communications Ltd (RCom) to combine their wireless business was called off in late 2017 due to regulatory and legal uncertainties and interventions by various parties.”	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398353
__label__cc	0.59616	0.40384	Photo © Tetsuya Hirota Tetsuya Hirota Tetsuya Hirota was born in 1947 and has been an engineer in the field of auto paint development for a long time. He has been enthusiastically growing clematis since he was in his 30's. He is one of the leading amateur growers of clematis in Japan. He has been charmed by clematis ever since he first saw a pot of them blooming beautifully at his brother's house. He started to grow clematis from seed when he was in his mid 40's and his first success became commercially available as 'Yatsuhashi'. Later he produced numerous new cultivars: the most well-known is probably 'Fukuzono'. He plants over 10000 seeds in pots and later he puts them in the ground. Then the selected plants are transferred to pots to manage closely. He organizes his plants by the year and numbers each plant. He selects the special plants and names them. Many of his clematis have been exhibited at the Tokai Clematis Conferences and Exhibits and Japan's leading clematis specialist, Mr. Hiroshi Hayakawa, whom Mr. Hirota admires as his teacher, introduced some of Mr. Hirota s original clematis to the world. Mr. Hirota says that if a lot of seeds are planted, there are definitely some that would grow beautifully. However, managing many plants is getting to be a hard task so now he wants to concentrate on producing specific kinds that he likes. He is eager to experiment in different ways to grow clematis and to try various methods to multiply his plants. He organizes his plants in detail and checks carefully the shapes of leaves that might be altered from the parent plants and put them separately. He utilises skills and technical approaches learnt from his engineering background to grow beautiful clematis plants. Mariko Nakanishi	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398355
__label__cc	0.721797	0.278203	Folio 18-19 Folio 2018 English Department News Home » deperi deperi Emily Rosko’s third poetry collection Weather Inventions (University of Akron Press) was published in April 2018 Susan Farrell published a review of the scholarly book, How to Revise a True War, in the journal, Resources for American Literary Study, in the Spring of 2019 Emily Rosko published a new poem, “A Phase,” in Crab Orchard Review Kathy Béres Roger’s book has a June release from Palgrave called Creating Romantic Obsession: Scorpions in the Mind Emily Rosko published a new poem, “Ridgeline,” in Oversound Susan Farrell’s published an article on Tim O’Brien’s short fiction for the Handbook of the American Short Story Kathy Béres Rogers published a blog post about Keats, death, and sensation Kathy Béres Rogers published an article in Literature and Medicine: “The Monstrous Idea in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein” Joe Kelly’s Marooned: Jamestown, Shipwreck, and a New History of America’s Origin was published by Bloomsbury Press in October 2018 Myra Seaman continues to edit Postmedieval, bringing four more issues to print in 2018 on the following topics: Premodern Plants; Queer Manuscripts; Medieval Intersex: Language and Hermaphroditism; and What a World! The first issue of 2019 is Prophetic Futures, an issue guest co-edited by CofC English alum Joseph Bowling (‘10), who earned his PhD at CUNY and is now an Associate Lecturer in English at the University of Wisconsin Anthony Varallo’s story, “Fair Enough,” won 3rd place in the River Styx 2019 Micro-Fiction Contest, and will be published in River Styx in the fall Emily Rosko published a new poem, “Each One Had a Name as Long as It Lasted,” in the Denver Quarterly Devin Byker published an essay, “Death Hath Ten Thousand Several Doors: The Duchess of Malfi’s Arts of Dying,” included in The Duchess of Malfi: Webster’s Tragedy of Blood, edited by Pascale Drouet and William C. Carroll Anthony Varallo’s story, “Land of Flowers, Land of Light,” will appear in the fall issue of The Iowa Review Scott Peeples’ co-edited volume, The Oxford Handbook of Edgar Allan Poe, was published in January 2019 Submit a Story to Folio Writing, Rhetoric, and Publication Copyright © 2020 Folio	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398367
__label__wiki	0.796309	0.796309	Rancid’s Set Cut Short But The Bash Still Rocked The Bash Festival Rolls Through Englishtown, New Jersey But Is Curtailed Due To Inclement Weather Pat Gilrane, 7 months ago 0 7 min read ENGLISHTOWN, NJ – Rancid’s “The Bash Craft Beer & Music Festival” made its inaugural visit to the Garden State on Sunday June 2nd bringing with it a cast of West Coast and local bands, beer and unfortunately severe weather. The festival is playing select dates throughout the Country during May & June, pairing local and National craft beer with food and music (punk / hardcore). Created via collaboration between punk rock legends Rancid, promoter Synergy Global Entertainment and Brew Ha Ha Productions this has the potential to be a truly special annual event. Tim Armstrong of Rancid recently said how excited they were to take this show on the road, and how he’s looking forward to sharing the stage with the other great bands in the lineup. To create something truly special for the inaugural run, Rancid collaborated with Colorado based Ska Brewing in creating a commemorative brew called Brewstomper Ale, which will be available at all stops along the way. John Reese of SGE (co-producer) commented on the bands (Rancid) involvement in the development of the festival adding, that they wanted to do something special and different for their fans, seems to me that they have done just that. CLICK HERE Fore More Photos of MADBALL @ The Bash (Englishtown, NJ) Starting things off at The Bash was New York hardcore band Madball, who came out swinging. Madball’s pedigree as a NYHC band is undeniable, with a lineage going back to 1988; front man Freddy Cricien got his start sharing the microphone with his brother (half) Roger Miret of Agnostic Front. Madball took the stage, opening their set with “Rev up”, a heart pounding, frenetically paced song that had Freddy Cricien drenched in sweat by its end. The hardcore scene is not about fashion statements, haircuts or any other trendy bullshit, what it’s about is positivity, understanding, self-help and honesty, and that’s exactly the message that Madball delivers in its music. Madball seems to have been reborn since their early 90’s days, evolving into a focused, fun to see, banging band. Gone are the days of fights, violence and the element of danger present at their shows, however there remains a sense of urgent, undeniable energy in their music, forever connecting them to the hardcore scene. From there, Madball went into a few older songs including “Heaven Hell,” and “We the People”, then bounced back to 2018 with “The Fog” off the band’s album, For the Cause. What really catches me about Madball is the pace and intensity of their live show; this band keeps a blazing pace from start to finish delivering a sound thats, dominant, hard and fast. CLICK HERE For More Photos Of L7 @ The Bash (Englishtown, NJ) L7 will forever be associated with the 90’s grunge movement, but I think there’s more to their story than that. Unlike bands from the same era, L7 not only has a distinct and unique sound, but also perfected the art of molding sharp and catchy songs. Straddling the line of being grunge or riot grrrls, L7 possess a style all to themselves with an undeniable quirky, punk sound. With hearts pounding and heads banging L7 began their set with the standout hit “Andres” off the band’s early album Hungry for Stink. It felt like 1995 again, L7’s infectious energy a testimony to the power of live music and the passion of the crowd. L7 tore through their short (weather delayed) set dominated with high points, a reminder that their greatest asset was always the caliber of their songwriting and execution. L7 proves that you don’t have to live in a preconceived box to be a good rock & roll band, and that well executed sonics and lyrics trump overly indulgent deliveries every day. In spite of being delayed and playing a very short set Donita Sparks, Suzi Gardener, Jenn Finch and Demetra Plakas reinforced that L7 is still one of the best live bands today. CLICK HERE For More Photos Of SUICIDAL TENDENCIES @ The Bash (Englishtown, NJ) When Suicidal Tendencies took the stage, you could feel the energy bump up a few notches, really stoking the fire in the crowd. The Venice based hardcore band has gone through a few lineup changes throughout the years with the only original member being front man Mike Muir. Watching this band perform was incredible with axe man Ben Weinman delivering blistering guitar work and stunning areal feats, while Muir worked the crowd into a frenzy with his veteran stage presence. During a pause in the action Mike Muir took a few to talk with the crowd about existing outside the boundaries of life and living life by your own terms. As the set continued, so did the flow of fans over the barrier. One thing that was very clear is that ST fans go hard… very hard… with the band responding delivering the hurt in a major way. As it was getting near the end of their set, Ben Weinman set off into the crowd, playing while being held up by fans. This set was classic Suicidal Tendencies all the way with screaming guitar solos, jumps and band members in the crowd. As the band left the stage the crowd could be heard chanting ST, ST, ST at the top of their lungs. CLICK HERE For More Photos Of PENNYWISE @ The Bash (Englishtown, NJ) It’s not often on the East Coast that we get to see West Coast bands, and one of the most anticipated was Pennywise. Pennywise was the last up prior to the headliner Rancid, and rode a wave of momentum onto the stage starting their set with “Peaceful Day” going all the way back to 1995. As Pennywise began working through their set you could sense that they were all business, no chatter from the band just banging song after banging song. Watching Jim Lindberg work the crowd gave me a real sense of appreciation for the dedicated front man vocalist types, who can dedicate all their attention on the crowd. As I watched, you could see him at the barrier getting the crowd fired up before moving to another spot, working as only a true veteran would. Pennywise has a very unique sound anchored by bassist Randy Bradbury, complimented by guitar slinger Fletcher Dragge who combine to deliver the layered sonics that are Pennywise. The band played a non-stop high energy set that could only be described as a musical beatdown, covering killer songs like “Fuck Authority,” Bro Hymn” and “Minor Threat” (cover). Pennywise had a great set at The Bash Festival. Rancid @ The Bash (Englishtown, NJ) 6/2/19. Photo by Pat Gilrane Photo (@njpatg) for www.BlurredCulture.com. Lars Fredrickson was first on stage followed by his bandmates Tim Armstrong, Matt Freeman and Branden Steineckert, the simple understated stage layout in direct contrast to the bands take no prisoner style. Rancid, originally formed in the early 90’s may just be the most influential punk band of their era, always attracting a multi-generational crowd. Punk music and the scene in general are rather unique in that it’s changed, and managed to stay the same over the years, if that makes sense. Rancid, unfortunately was only was able to play five songs prior to the show being shut down due to lightning, but covered a few classics like “Roots Radical,” Radio,” Journey to the End of the East Bay,” Maxwell Murder” and “The 11th Hour” before the deluge. As the band quickly exited the stage a public service announcement urged fans to quickly seek refuge in their vehicles, the show was over. While Rancid had a very short set, what always stands out to me is their live show, which needs to be experienced. Listening to their studio work only tells part of the story, one dimension. Seeing this band live add’s texture, sights and sounds and delivers a sensory overloading experience that is, Rancid. This was a great event, there are few things better that 100 breweries and a day of great punk and hardcore bands. Big thanks to Rancid, Pennywise, Suicidal Tendencies, L7 and Madball for the great music and the event management who kept everyone safe, see you next time. Follow Rancid on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Follow The Bash Festival on Facebook and Instagram. Rancid @ The Bash Festival (Englishtown, NJ) 6/2/19. Photo by Pat Gilrane Photo (@njpatg) for www.BlurredCulture.com. The Bash Festival (Englishtown, NJ) 6/2/19. 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__label__cc	0.736462	0.263538	Favorite Records of 2019 Not feeling especially nostalgic at the moment, despite reaching the end of another year - another decade. This list is comprised of my most listened to records of this past year. There are many other deserving releases that I'm neglecting, which is never easy for me. Here it is nevertheless. Agent blå Morning Thoughts Blankenberge More Fawns of Love Permanent Fresh Withdraw Mammoth Penguins There is No FightWe Both Can’t Win Moving Panoramas In Tune Silver Bars Center of the CityLights Soft Blue Shimmer Nothing HappensHere Versus Ex Voto Young Romance Don’t Look (2018) Labels: Agent Bla, Best of 2019, Blankenberge, Fawns of Love, Fresh, Mammoth Penguins, Moving Panoramas, music, Silver Bars, Soft Blue Shimmer, Versus, Young Romance Wayside Wonders Kenny was like the Fonz. You know, the Fonz from Happy Days? The cool guy, who was small, yet seemed tougher than everyone else. He was cool. Kenny was just a kid, as I look back on it now – maybe 19-20, but for a fifteen year old getting into his first ever job, he seemed to be in complete control. Kenny was the dayshift/prep manager at Gianelli’s Pizza. I had joined the coveted Saturday afternoon shift as the dishwasher. I had heard about Kenny, but had yet to work with him. I generally worked evening shifts after school or weekend nights. I had just tied on an apron to start my shift and was scrubbing a few random leftover dishes from the previous night to run through the machine. Kenny came around the corner, in faded Levi’s, and the black Gianetti’s t-shirt, hopped up on the counter next to me, propped his feet on an empty garbage can, revealing worn black Converse high-tops. He had a Frusen Glädjé ice cream container in his hand. Remember Frusen Glädjé? It was the copycat fake Scandinavian fancy ice cream trying to horn in on the other fake Scandinavian ice cream, Häagen-Dazs. It came in a pint sized plastic capsule container. Kenny popped the lid off with the thumb of the hand he was holding the capsule with, while twirling a spoon with the other. “Did you eat a nutritious breakfast?” Kenny said without looking at me. I assumed he was talking to me, since no one else was around. I nodded my head side to side. I had literally been in bed asleep 30 minutes ago, before rolling out of bed, getting dressed and walking the mile or so to work. He poked the spoon into the container revealing a quiet crunch and scooped out a small bit of cereal into his mouth. Between chews, he continued: “I expect everyone to be ready to go. Get yourself one of these.” That is where my training began. Every moment with Kenny contained teaching moments. Not all of it made sense at the time, and a lot of it still doesn’t make sense, yet I still feel like those lessons are still to come to fruition 35 plus years later. Being the Saturday dishwasher really meant that I would be doing prep for the evening rush. Saturday nights were the busiest and we would have to prep the cheese, the pepperoni and salami, cook the ground meats, and slice the tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and green peppers. Everyone helped with prep, but dishes were light duty during the day, so it was mostly up to the dishwasher to get this stuff done. I learned these trades from Kenny. He was a master. Everything he did oozed quality. He was neat, efficient, and in his hands, all of the prep work was immaculate. I remember him showing me how to use the slicer. He fastened on a big heavy metal tube and we poured about 10 pounds of raw yellow onions inside and turned the switch on. The thing jumped to life with a stutter and then jolted violently back and forth. I was terrified. He tightened a knob on this jerking monstrosity to adjust the thickness of the slices. We would collect the booty into a tub, seal it when full and date it. Eventually, my intimidation with this beast wore off. When slicing onions, the air of the entire restaurant would fill with that eye burning toxicity. Often I would handle the run off by approaching the slicer with a makeshift blindfold. It feels incredibly stupid in retrospect, but after learning the trade from Kenny, I had an intimate knowledge of that machine and total confidence. It was like Jedi training. I could mentally feel the machine. I only learned years later that a 15 year old should not have been working the slicer at that age, nor should any of us been working 75 hour weeks during the summer like we often did. The stove tops near the slicer would be on simmer all afternoon cooking ground beef or sausage, which we would flavor with seasonings when ready. Every so often, someone would have to check the meat by throwing the massive pot on the floor, and mashing and stirring the brew. The meat mashers became our guitars. Whatever horrible songs would absolutely blare from the one speaker transistor radio out of the dough room was generally emitting from KSKD 105 (an early Top 40 station with no DJs, which then became the hair metal leaning Top 40 station Q105), if there was a guitar solo, someone was likely performing it on the meat masher. Kenny taught us the importance of this. To be an effective performer, one could not simply put their hands in position and move their fingers around. One had to play with passion. One had to contort their face with pained expressions accentuating each note. It was important to look like you mean it. The dough room was an isolated long hallway that was parallel to the front kitchen, which was out in the open public area. The dough roller would make a lot of each size of pizza dough and store them in a two-sided refrigerator, so the pizza makers could grab them from the other side. They worked the day shift. I never knew who the dough guy was, but he was cool. He had long sweeping bangs, wore surf shorts and band t-shirts, wore a lot of those fluorescent colored rubber bracelets around his wrists, which were all the rage in my mind, and was always covered from head to toe in flour. He reminded me of Peter Zaremba from The Fleshtones. He and Kenny would nod to each other occasionally, but otherwise, they never seemed to communicate. One of the things I appreciated most about Kenny is that he wanted everyone to know how to do everything. He would spend the time to make sure you were comfortable at each stage of learning. When I was taught how to put together a pizza, it was simply having me learn all of the toppings for the combos on the menu. The business had no limitations for toppings. We didn’t weigh ingredients or count pepperonis or anything like most places. People just piled on a lot of stuff and the result would often be a mess leading to a pizza that would have burnt crust and a doughy middle. Kenny taught moderation. His skilled hands would wrap around the pizza and each effort would be a perfect balance of toppings and little to no run off. He guided the toppings onto the pizza looking like a potter working the wheel. He was an artist. He insisted that we shout orders and commands randomly. He had seen a restaurant TV commercial that had all of the chefs shouting back and forth with urgency – likely displaying the busy yet smooth running kitchen. Know what you’re doing, and look like you mean it. Over at the ovens, it was the same thing. Kenny had the ability to cook the pizzas to the perfect crispness and taught us what signs to watch for that would signify when a pie was ready to pull. More importantly, Kenny took me aside out at the ovens one afternoon and showed me what to do during any downtime. There are some open minutes after putting a pizza into the oven. Again, our kitchen was up front. The crew worked away right behind the counter where the customers placed their orders. The wall by the ovens displayed pans representing all of the pizza sizes available. Below these was a stool – about knee high. He put one foot up onto the stool and leaned into his upraised leg. With his arms crossed casually over that leg, Kenny looked out towards the counter and did a subtle one finger wave and a head nod. It gave me chills. He looked like a movie star hero. Kenny was teaching me how to do this. It took a lot of practice, but I began to get the correct nuances. This, he taught, was the proper way to acknowledge our fans. It didn’t take long to become a devoted disciple of Kenny’s teachings. As my skills increased, the training led to more excursions. One afternoon, Kenny took Nick and me outside and had us lug a 50 pound bag of onions up and down the hillside out front of the building by the Gianelli’s sign. The landscaping was more fitting to the high desert with its red lava rock and big sagebrush and Idaho fescues, than what one would generally see on the constantly damp and dreary coast. This military style training wound up bringing in a few curious customers. As the Christmas holiday neared, Kenny had Nick and me out on the roof of the building stringing lights. The slippery roof was incredibly hazardous with the coastal wind whipping us around and blasting the driving rain into our faces. As I look back on it, it feels like maybe Kenny was trying to kill us. It felt different at the time. I was terrified of heights, but he instilled in me a confidence that I didn’t know I had and felt I could accomplish anything. On another outing, Kenny, Nick, and I, suited up in our Gianelli’s shirts, took a handful of pizza pans down to the beach access (D-River Wayside) and tossed them about like Frisbees. When not engaged in some sort of acrobatic diving catch, we would employ the casual ‘stud’ wave to any curious on-lookers. The local kite shop, who employed teenagers to fly kites on the beach as advertisement, were getting annoyed at our invasion. We were a curiosity who were taking attention away from their wares. We began planning to make our own t-shirts, as we were now known as the Wayside Wonders. Late one Saturday afternoon, as our shift was winding down, Kenny was sitting on that counter where he liked to eat his morning cereal, he looked exhausted. He was tussling his hair and taking deep gasping breaths. This was about the time that Kenny announced to us, that he was packing up his young family and moving to California. It was an uncomfortable emotional moment. He continued to look spent as he described to us all of the effort he had put in to this job. “Sometimes you tell the day, by the bottle that you drink,” he continued. After a beat, we realized that he was mimicking his favorite music video: “Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi, which was the ultimate example of how to look like you mean it. I continued to work at Gianelli’s all through High School. Things were never the same after Kenny left. Several months after he moved away rumor had spread that he had become the head chef at some fancy restaurant in the Bay Area. This was no surprise to any of us. All of us who had learned from Kenny tried to keep the teachings alive, but it didn’t translate. None of us had the Fonz-like charisma. A couple of years later, one busy evening, I was working the ovens and standing out by the size display pizza pans and a fan. I was lost in thought. I looked out at the building crowd hanging around the front counter queuing up to place their orders. A pretty tourist girl with a Slippery When Wet t-shirt and tight jeans with slits cut into the thighs caught my attention. She was looking at me, even though I looked like a few discarded clumps of leftover dough balled together, rolled through some pubes, and stuffed into an Echo & the Bunnymen shirt. I locked my gaze on hers and gave her a slight nod, along with a little finger wave. She smiled. * Wayside Wonders drawing by Arlon Gilliland Posted by chriswreckage at 11:51 AM No comments: Labels: 80s, Bon Jovi, fiction, flashback, Frusen Glädjé, Häagen-Dazs, management, Peter Zaremba, pizza, pizza parlor Center of the City Lights Writing this recommendation has been slow coming for me. First of all, I absolutely love this debut album from this Austin, TX four-piece. I’ve wanted to share this for several weeks now, but every time I sit down to write something, I get lost while listening and get nothing done. The good part for me is that I keep hearing these incredible songs, and every time I listen, I come away with a new favorite song. Shifting Sounds Records is sure building an impressive roster with releases like this one, Honeyrude’s incredible debut in 2017, and the gritty Magnet School. Texas has become a hotbed for dream pop with an aggressive edge. Much like Honeyrude, this debut feels and sounds like the work of seasoned veterans at the height of their powers. In addition, both bands portray some of the most impressive and expressive soaring guitar work I’ve heard since I first heard the Chameleons back in the 80s, or maybe Chrome era Catherine Wheel. Guitarists Ken Hatton and Paula J. Smith are on fire here. Each song is highlighted by absolutely scorching hot leads that lead to descriptions such as: stratospheric and captivating, as well as intricate cascading picking that evokes images of the shimmering falling embers from a colorful explosive firework high in the sky. Meanwhile Smith’s lyrics are thought-provoking and her lead vocals are unique and unassumingly alluring. I do not mean “unique” in a takes some getting used to sort of way, but in a haven’t heard a voice like hers before sort of way. This even truer when bassist Stephen Thurman lends his vocals seamlessly to hers, creating an intriguing melding that is wholly its own sound. The LP kicks off with the slow burning “Pulse,” which is one of those particular majestic songs that would shine both as the perfect introductory song or the big dramatic closing finale. In this case, as the intro, it does an incredible job at setting an intense mood and to foreshadow the amazing journey we’re about to embark. Next up are the two pre-LP singles: the remarkably addictive bitter indictment of “Lost You to L.A,” which contains some serious moments of cranking revelation spurred on by the propelling rhythm section of Thurman and drummer Johnny Wilkins, and then there’s the redemptive “Last Crash Landing,” containing a guitar passage in the chorus that I’ve found myself humming eternally since I put this record on the turntable for the first time. “Marching Song” concludes side one with a slow intro that comes on like the sun creeping its way over the horizon before building increasing tension to an explosive conclusion. The second side begins with the heartbreaking epic “Green Trees,” before melding into the mid-tempo beauty of “Emergency,” which evokes the effortless gliding principles of prime Abecedarians. “Put on Your Face” brings some up-tempo fire to side two with an elevating chorus. The album closes this collection with the brilliant “Slowly but Surely,” and it’s smooth comforting electric warmth. Luckily, the digital version of Center of the City Lights has two additional songs! These are no throwaways. In fact, I can’t get enough of the ‘what’s the matters’ of the verses “Get Comfortable,” as well as the instrumental grind of its chorus. The second album finale, the melancholy “Spirit Guides,” is another spectacular highlight with a lot of great lines like “kingdom come is a moving target.” This definitely one of the best albums I’ve heard all year. Please consider discovering this great new band! (https://shiftingsounds.bandcamp.com/album/center-of-the-city-lights) Silver Bars "Lost You to L.A." Posted by chriswreckage at 12:25 PM 1 comment: Labels: Austin Texas, Dream Pop, indie rock, Ken Hatton, Paula J. Smith, Shifting Sounds, Silver Bars Don't Feed the Bear I often wonder what other people are listening to, when I see someone dancing around behind the wheel of their car, or wearing earbuds as they make their way around a walk, or run, or sit at a desk in a cubicle. This includes the players I cheer on at the LPGA event I attend each year. Especially this year. Almost every player warms up before her round with earbuds on (in?). Are they listening to DKFM, like I am when I go for walks around the nature park on my way home from work? I would imagine that the music choices run the gamut from K-Pop, to hip-hop, country, maybe good old retro 80 and 90s music, or whatever passes for top 40 these days. In my mind, they would be listening to the brand new New Model Army album to prepare for competitive battle, or something both quietly intense and calming like the latest from Slowness - like when I used to play New Order’s “In A Lonely Place,” or the twisted tragic turmoil of the Cure’s “The Kiss,” or strangely, “Welcome to the Boomtown” by LA duo David & David – in order to pass the down time before basketball games during my mediocre school sports career. Everyone that knows me, knows that I love attending the Portland Classic golf tournament each year. It is a highlight that in many ways keeps me moving forward – keeps me trying – so I can return the following year. This year, keeping in mind that I would continue to follow my favorite players around the golf course from hole to hole, I decided to splurge and purchase what were called “Champions Club” passes for all four days of the tourney. These passes would allow me access to the grandstands behind the 18th green, unlimited food and beverages, and V.I.P. passage into surprisingly nice porta potties. Every year, after the tournament, I write about my experience with a little coverage thrown in. This has been going on since 2012, and I am finally ready to stop trying to convince anyone else of the incredibly entertaining merits of this experience. Instead, I will simply tell a bit about the week, simply in order to try to sort it all out. It’s been a couple of weeks since it all went down and I’m still not sure if I can. Now that I’m back fully immersed into the horrific work grind, it’s all fading rapidly. To be honest, my annual vacation week did not start out great. Every year I volunteer caddy for two Pro-Ams on Monday and Wednesday. These are tournaments before the actual tournament, where corporate big wigs pay money to play a round of golf with one of the pros. This money then goes to charity. As a volunteer, I caddy for one of the amateurs. It’s fun for me, because I always get to meet a pro, see them play up close and marvel at their ability, as well as walk a golf course from the fairway I will likely never be able to play. There have been several moments where I have laughed to the point of hysterics out there – hearing the banter between a player and her caddy, or with a subtle jab at some of these corporate blowhards who are trying to show off. This year the Pro-Ams were poorly organized. There was a lot of uncertainty since a lot of people who were registered were not on the list. Little things were not in place like water to drink, or napkins for the meager food spread, or any kind of set up for checking in. The people in charge were confused and unprepared, which doesn’t make sense, because this has been happening pretty flawlessly for years. Though this summer has been mild, the volunteer days were marred by miserable heat. I was actually worried about my health out there. For that matter, nothing went quite as planned all week leading up to the tournament. Everything was off-kilter. Nothing bad, but all my plans were changed or canceled last minute, and I was in a funk. I guess it was fitting that it carried over into the caddying event. Luckily, once the tournament began early Thursday morning, everything fell into place. I had a group of players I was excited to see in person teeing it up at 8:10 AM and off we went. Thus began four days of the fun emotional rollercoaster watching great players struggle and triumph as their rounds progressed. I was discouraged watching Morgan Pressel play really well tee to green, yet she could not buy a putt. Her putts all looked good, but none of them would drop. As each hole passed, her frustration grew, and you could see the rest of her game start to crack. It was not to be her week. I did almost witness an ultra-rare double eagle in person, as Jeongeun Lee6 hit her second shot on the par 5 fifth hole to about six inches. The ball slowly rolled by the hole, always looking like it was going to drop. For the third year in a row, I watched Amy Yang play up close. Though she struggled in the first round, she shot back to back six under rounds to get in the mix by the final round. Unfortunately, that final day was rough. She was off to a slow start, but then went on a great run on the front nine. Then came a short missed par putt on the 8th hole, and a bladed chip shot on the 9th that led to a double bogey. This erased her previous progress and she went into a stall the rest of the way – finally finishing in a tie for 20th. When I wasn’t strolling around the grounds of Columbia Edgewater, I would find refuge in the Champions Club. I had spent all that money, so I had to take advantage. On Saturday, I stopped in for lunch as I came around the turn while following Amy’s round. They were serving unusual looking enchiladas. I grabbed a plate and silverware, place a little salad on there, then some sort of bean mixture, and then struggled a bit with the lid of the chaffing dish that kept the enchiladas hot. There was no place to put the lid aside and having deficient control of my left hand, I was struggling. This was the moment that a really old white haired man wearing an all red outfit nudged me aside, scooping another couple enchiladas onto his plate, pronouncing “These things are way better than they look!” I was dumbfounded as I held the lid. It took me some time before I realized that I had just been assaulted by the Bob from Bob’s Red Mill – wearing the same gear he wears on all of their promo pictures. He was correct. The food was really tasty! I never saw him around after that. Later, after Amy finished up her round – going from a tie for 63rd to a tie for 10th - I returned to the luxury of the Champions Club, retrieved a beer, and watched all of the remaining pairings finish up on the 18th hole. It was really cool. They also had the television coverage playing up there, so we could keep up on action on other holes. During some down moments, I was exchanging text messages with a handful of different friends who somehow put up with my occasional golf course updates, when I happened upon a GIF (in search of something else) of a chained bear attacking someone. For whatever reason, I could not stop watching it, nor could I stop laughing. The harder I tried to suppress the laughter, the worse it got. Tears streamed down my cheeks, and the older couple sitting to my right moved to the row in front of me. I laughed harder. The guy to my left, who had been making small talk with regarding the golf, got up and left. Soon there was a bubble of space surrounding me, and the laughter came on again. This went on for some time, at least until I became emotionally overwhelmed by the rousing cheers for some fantastic shots into the 18th green, as we were witnessing some amazing golf being played. I don’t know what to make of any of this, but by tournament’s end, the week was no longer off-kilter. I was feeling thankful for the experience and excited that the tourney came down to a final putt from this year’s champion, Australian, Hannah Green. I had rooted for her to win the Women’s PGA title while watching on TV in the spring, so was happy to see her succeed, and sad that it was all coming to an end again. Along the way, I met a fellow fan, Alex, who said to me that this is his favorite week of the year. That he takes the entire week off from work to be able to see his favorite players, and he thinks that the LPGA is the best event to see in person. Weird, right? One of these days, one of the players I follow around all 72 holes will breakthrough with the victory, so I can take full credit. The soundtrack will be provided by David + David. Labels: Amy Yang, Bob's Red Mill, Cambia Portland Classic, Columbia Edgewater CC, David+David, DKFM, Hannah Green, Jeongeun Lee6, lpga, Morgan Pressel I’m not sure what is wrong with me. It doesn’t matter how old I get and how many years pass since moving away from the small town where I grew up, every time I go through those seven “miracle” miles, I become the same angst-ridden teenager anxious to get out as fast as I can. When I was in High School, I used to drive around that dreary town, blasting tunes as loud as I possibly could, so I could emotionally shout along to the lyrics as some sort of primal scream therapy. I wanted so badly to get away. I wanted so badly to start a new life full of cool adventures and worldly pursuits that the incredible music I loved so much was educating me about. I felt trapped, like so many of us do at that age. The problem is, I still feel trapped, and somehow it all becomes amplified when I drive through that terrible town. I revert back to cranking the volume on the stereo to blistering levels. There is no loud that is loud enough! I think this is part of the reason why I like many of the bands I do. When I was that restless teenager, I developed a fondness for screeching feedback, atonal tunings, and explosive instrumental drama combined with doom-laden and nihilistic lyrics. These things were like a defensive shield to keep people away – a warm cocoon of noise to keep me safe. Luckily, I don’t return very often, and when I do it’s mainly to pass through. That’s when the windows go down, the volume goes up, and my imagination seethes with images of the streets ripping apart behind me from the sonic waves of epic noise emanating from my shitty car stereo system. I can almost see the poor passersby bracing themselves to stay upright – showing concern as their teeth rattle to the brink of shattering. Meanwhile, the automobiles around me are swerving uncontrollably from the rippling roadway and their windows crackling under the intense pressure. The last time I drove through that dreadful coastal town, I had just started playing the Blankenberge album More. The first few songs are absolutely breathtaking with their sheer insistency, drama, and yes, passages of explosive sound. These are songs that for me bring a huge well of emotions surging to the surface simply from the music alone. The reality is that instead of the handsome dude in the sweet ride cruising through town with a destructively powerful sound system playing music that is literally too cool and powerful for anyone to handle, I’m a fat older guy, on the verge of damaging the speakers of my 15 year old car, that cannot handle the volume of the distorted music playing that no one around will notice at all. More by Blankenberge Like I said before, I’m not sure what is wrong with me. Other than some family medical issues, which would’ve occurred no matter where we would’ve been located, my upbringing was pretty stable and generally happy. I have a handful of really great friends from that town that I cherish, along with a lot of fun experiences to remember. It’s the reminder that when passing through that town, I’m really no different than that teenager was. Just a lot older, less healthy, and a lot more easily frustrated and confounded by everything. It makes me want to break everything apart and start from scratch. Posted by chriswreckage at 6:46 PM 2 comments: Labels: Blankenberge, coast, coming of age, Loud music, mid-life crisis, More, music, Small town, starting over (Earnest Jennings Record Co.) When I first happened upon New York City’s Versus demo tape in early 1992, I immediately loved it and wrote about it in the old photocopied ‘zine days of This Wreckage. At 21, and with a pretty limited lexicon of music history, I said this about them: “The dual vocals of guitarist Richard Baluyut and Fontaine Toups, along with the bouncy drums of Rob Hale give you an inkling of the best early X songs – with a little of the gentle Go-Betweens thrown in.” Not sure I would use the same description/comparison if running across them now, but I cannot really argue with it either. It was that same year, most of the songs from this demo started popping up on 7” singles and compilations on indie labels around the country, and thus began my collection. I’ve been a devoted fan ever since and have followed most of the band members’ other musical projects over the years (The Fontaine Toups, The Pacific Ocean, +/-, and Whysall Lane), including legendary NYC band, Flower, the band that Richard and Rob were fresh out of back when this demo appeared (Ex Voto was recorded by Flower’s Ian James). The thing is, I’m not sure they’d ever made a great album! Versus have a plethora of incredible songs, but, in my opinion, the albums were always a bit spotty. Surprise, surprise, then that they reappeared this past May with an EP, Ex Nihilo, that is truly inspired, and now nine years after their last LP, comes their best full album, Ex Voto! This collection is captivating from start to finish. Versus sound re-vitalized and more energetic than ever. “Gravity” and “Moon Palace” the one - two punch of the openers set an exciting mood with catchy melodies, lithe playing, and some existential lyrics. “Gravity” finds Richard asking his significant other “Does the story end the way you want it to?” and “What is left behind when the spirit’s gone?” It seems as though he is ready to move on, but not sure how to end the dead end relationship (“I can’t seem to say, I no longer love you”). There is also a feeling of overcoming the mundanities and trials of everyday life and love and finding solace with oneself. In this case, it almost feels like this new start is from some sort of apocalyptic event, and our narrator is finding strength and courage to find hope by letting go of the past (“I don’t know where I’m going / I don’t know and I don’t care”). Next up is the mid-tempo floater, “University” (which includes the great lyric: “paradise lost but we are alive”) eases us into the busy “Mummified,” whose long intro includes excerpts of some kind of movie dialogue, that I can’t quite make out or place, but reminding me of second and third album Jawbreaker. Once we get to the song, we see every member of the band featured beautifully with slashing guitar work, and crashing drum work from the other two Baluyut brothers: James and Edward, while Richard and Fontaine trade off verses vocally and share the sing-along chorus. Side two opens with the interesting “Baby Green,” which opens with a plastic sounding drum machine pattern and a New Order-esque bass fill. The song actually reminds me of New Order’s “Every Little Counts” in feel, but this is much more complex, and interesting and fully fleshed out. The blunt sounding “Atmosphere” comes on full tilt next, as Fontaine urgently asks “Have you ever felt that way before? / Have you ever felt a weight you can’t ignore?” “Atmosphere” bleeds nicely into the orchestral pop song “Nothing But U,” which is a nice brief reprieve from all of the intensity up to this point. The epic “Re-Animator” closes things out perfectly with an explosive final half. This album, along with the EP from earlier this year, have been quite a surprise! A welcome return to a band achieving new heights after such a long absence. This kind of thing gives me hope that maybe one day I too can get better at something. Maybe. Don’t hold your breathe. Instead, go out and buy this record! (https://versusny.bandcamp.com/album/ex-voto-2) Versus "Gravity" Labels: 90s indie, Edward Baluyut, Ernest Jennings Record Co., Flower, Fontaine Toups, indie rock, James Baluyut, Richard Baluyut, Versus Nothing Happens Here Soft Blue Shimmer Nothing Happens Here ep (Disposable America) I’ve been procrastinating writing this forever. I think it’s because of my constant self-doubt about why I write about my favorite music. It all feels so useless, especially since I’m not very eloquent, and as has been said before “writing about music is like dancing about architecture.” In other words, it’s difficult to explain the sound of a song, especially without relying too much on pigeonholing artists by comparing them to others. I generally attempt to describe the music’s impact on me personally, in hopes of enticing the one person who might read far enough to think “hey, this seems like something worth listening to!” Unfortunately, despite being really excited about a lot of the new music I’ve been encountering, it has not translated into words that I feel do these fine artists justice. But, I can’t seem to help myself. As I’ve said elsewhere, when I hear great music, I want to shout out my love of it to the world! I want to play it loud enough for everyone to hear and get the same kind of magic out of it that I do. Sometimes I think that perhaps I should simply write my record synopses with simple phrases like: “This rocks!” and leave it at that. Nothing Happens Here is the debut EP from the L.A. band Soft Blue Shimmer and I absolutely love it!! There you go. This is where I should stop, but I won’t. These five songs are so magically tuneful and enticing that I cannot stop listening to them. Like the chorus from the wonderful “Fruitcake,” my advice is to let each song dreamily work its way into your subconscious – “crushing like a wave.” Lyrically, the songs all tie together with a theme of missing a partner who has departed and our narrator pining over their memory. The languid “Dream Beam Supreme” presents the battle to fall asleep when the mind won’t stop ruminating over that certain lost someone, so, vocalist Meredith invites that person to join her in her evasive dreams to dance. Next up is the upbeat blast of energy that is “Shinji.” This song really gets me going. There’s something about Meredith’s calm vocals (I’ve been deliberately repeating “I’ve been feeling more” over and over in my head lately during stressful parts of the day), juxtaposed with the crashing cymbals and twin guitar drive of the music that is stunning. Back on the unbelievably perfect pop song that is “Fruitcake,” we find Meredith in fear of dwelling on the sadness of losing her former partner and trying to avoid being alone with those thoughts. A feeling I’m sure a lot of us can relate with – at least I sure can. In this case though, it all goes down easier with such a spectacularly hummable song. “Chamoy” also mines this territory beautifully, as the memories linger (like chamoy sauce?) dangerously and with a healthy bit of bitterness (“I thought I would miss that / the feeling of missing / of something I thought I knew / but I’ll never miss that / the feeling of leaving / or the scent of you in my room”). The dramatic closing song, “Happier Than Mitsuru,” finds us getting a little fed up with these memories, and possibly ready to try to move forward (“try to remember / but I / often forget that / I can’t / keep seeking people from the past”). These five songs are loaded with sadness, but are so damn enjoyable to listen to! I cannot decide which song is my favorite, so I have to play the entire thing from start to finish, and then, I have to play them all over again. This young band has completely caught my attention. I cannot wait to hear more! (https://softblueshimmer.bandcamp.com/releases) Soft Blue Shimmer "Fruitcake" Labels: Disposable America, Dreampop, Los Angeles, music, music reviews, Soft Blue Shimmer	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398379
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Representatives of the Qalipu First Nation and the Glenwood Mi’kmaq First Nation held a small remembrance ceremony outside the Qalipu offices, singing the Mi’kmaq Honour Song and Strong Women’s Song to mark the anniversary of John’s death. Drummers perform outside the Qalipu offices in Glenwood during a ceremony of remembrance for Chantel John. (Garrett Barry/CBC) Organizers said they want to raise awareness of violence against Indigenous women, and help young people know that there are resources available to them. “Not only awareness, but justice is still needed,” said Marie Vaters, chief of the Glenwood First Nation. Vaters prepared remarks for the ceremony, urging people to seek help if they are in dangerous relationships. Marie Vaters is the chief of the Glenwood Mi’kmaq First Nation, a community with close ties to the Miawpukek First Nation in Conne River and the Qalipu First Nation. The Glenwood Mi’kmaq First Nation is a member of the Assembly of First Nations. (Garrett Barry/CBC) “Every day you turn on the news and girls are missing, something is happening,” she said. “And the progress is slow, justice is just not happening for them as fast as it should be. So our being here today is to bring awareness and to not let it die.” John’s ex-boyfriend, Kirk Keeping, is accused of killing her in Conne River on Jan. 9, 2019. He was committed Tuesday to stand trial for first-degree murder. Vaters says John’s loss has been felt across the province. She helped organize a memorial service in the days following John’s death, and says she hopes the services continue into the future. Chantel John was 28 years old. (Submitted) “It is something that needs to be continued to bring awareness of what’s happening with our indigenous women all across Canada.” Last week, the Miawpukek First Nation held a ceremony inaugurating the Chantel John Memorial Park. John, 28, was an animal lover and had several pet dogs. Colleen Lambert, Miawpukek First Nation’s tourism, culture and recreation manager, told CBC News last week that the park is a great fit to remember a young women with love for animals and the environment. A portrait of Chantel John is displayed in a school gym in the Miawpukek First Nation on Jan. 9. (Miawpukek Mi’kamawey Mawi’omi/Facebook) Vaters says many in her community are close to and related to residents of the Miawpukek First Nation in Conne River — her own grandparents were born in Conne River before moving to the area. The Glenwood First Nation was one of the founding groups of the Federation of Newfoundland Indians — which went on to create the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation. “This is very, very close to home for us,” Vaters said. Lynda Langdon is the president of the Exploits Native Women’s Association. 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__label__wiki	0.690758	0.690758	Babylon 5: Season 4 Posted on 16. November 2007 30. November 2009 by DJ Doena Season 3 \| Season 5 No Surrender, No Retreat The Hour of the Wolf Synopsis: Sheridan seems to be dead. Mr. Garibaldi is missing. Londo is called back home to the royal court and emperor Carthagia. Carthagia has given the Shadows a base on Centauri Prime on the Island of Selini. Mollari fears for the safety of his homeworld. Meanwhile the alliance against the shadows is breaking apart because the shadows have temorarily retreated and Sheridan has gone. My opinion: A very slow beginning of a new season. That is somewhat ironic if one knows how packed this season will be. But at least we know that the character of Sheridan isn’t out of the game. But it is not clear whether hes is dead or not. Whatever happened to Mr. Garibaldi? Synopsis: Sheridan is still in what seems to be a cave with a being that identifies himself as Lorien. Lorien claims that Sheridan is dead and all indications point to that being true. Meanwhile G’Kar is looking for Mr. Garibaldi. My opinion: I really liked the conversation between Sheridan and Lorien who was the very first being in the universe. And again Londo proves that his first priority is the well-being of Centauri Prime even if that means to kill the emperor and/or die in the attempt. Quote of the episode: Sheridan: “If you’re falling off a cliff, you may as well try to fly. You’ve got nothing to lose.” Synopsis: Delenn plans to attack Z’ha’dum with the entire White Star fleet and all who are willing to come along. Ivanova tries to find more of the First Ones to join the fight. Meanwhile the captured G’Kar is humiliated in the royal court on Centauri Prime and tortured afterwards. And Ivanova discovers a huge Vorlon fleet in hyperspace. My opinion: The Vorlons have attacked the Shadows directly. Now it gets really ugly and the younger races are caught in the middle. This episode leaves you with the foreboding of doom. Now it even seems to be pointless that Sheridan has returned from Z’ha’dum. Very depressing. Drazi: “We thought you were dead.” Sheridan: “I was. But I’m better now.” Falling Toward Apotheosis Synopsis: The Vorlons have attacked and destroyed several more planets that were “touched by the Shadows”. They use a vast ship called the Planet Killer. Sheridan plans to kill the Vorlon ambassadorand Londo suggests to trial and execute G’Kar on the Narn homeworld. My opninion: Sheridan plans to kill a Vorlon. That’s a though decision that could’ve turned out very badly. But it was really cool to see an angry Vorlon and then to see two Vorlons fighting. It had to be done and it won’t be the only hard decision to make for Sheridan (see next episode). But we also learn that Sheridan has a price to pay for his journey to Z’ha’dum but he has accepted that price for a greater good. Very good episode. Synopsis: Now the Shadows use a Planet Killer of their own and they attack planets that supported the Vorlons. Meanwhile Londo tries to assassinate emperor Carthagia. And Sheridan plans to lure the Vorlons and the Shadows into the same solar system to confront them. My opinion: It’s a decision I’d never would want to make. To command people to go into battle where they might die is one thing. But to order a mission where the soldiers have to die in order to accomplish the mission it is totally differnt thing. Synopsis: Parts of the White Star fleet are attacking Vorlon outposts to delay the arrival of the Vorlon fleet at Coriana 6. Meanwhile Londo tries to get rid of the Shadow vessels on his planet and he learns about the truth of how Lady Adira (see “Interludes and Examinations”) actually die. And then the greatest battle of our time begins… My opinion: The Shadow war may be over. But the story isn’t over yet. It’s quite intersting to see that races like the Vorlons and the Shadows, both millions of years old, are still frightened of the unknown, of what lays ahead. And even they feel more secure if they are accompanied by someone who is even older than they are. But now the younger races have this galaxy for themselves. Let’s see what they make of it. Synopsis: Bester arrives at the station and tells the crew of the new sanctions that Earth president Clark has put into place. But his informations come – as usually – at a price. Meanwhile Mr. Garibaldi quits his job as chief of security. My opinion: Something’s going on with Garibaldi, that’s for sure. It was aain a good Bester episode but in the great picture it’s one of the transition episodes between the Shadow war and the liberation of Earth. Bester: “The corps is mother. The corps is father”. Lyta: “In that case, Mr. Bester, I’m an orphan.” The Illusion of Truth Synopsis: A team of reports from ISN tries to sneak on the station but they are caught. Nonetheless they get permission to make a report about the stations and its crew. The “documentation” is shown at the end of the episode. My opninion: It’s the second time a TV show is aboard Babylon 5. And it is perfectly shown what power lies in the hand of the media. If they want to they can twist every fact into its exact opposite. In the eastern bloc there was a joke: Russians and americans do a race. The americans win. But when it comes to the news it goes like this: “In a race today the russian team achieved a very good second place. The americans however were only the last but one.” Synopsis: Delenn is called back to Minbar. Her clan will decide if she should be allowed to marry a non-Minbari. She has into go to the dream oracle and relives the events that lead to the Earth-Minbar war. Meanwhile Sheridan sends Dr. Franklin and Marcus to Mars to bring news and make contact with the Mars resistance. My opinion: Great episode which fills the last holes about Delenn’s involvement in the Earth-Minbar war and a great explanation why The merging of Human and Minbari souls began a thousand years ago. Loved it Racing Mars Synopsis: Dr. Franklin and Marcus arrive on Mars and make contact with the resistance – or at least they try to. Meanwhile Ivanova suspends Sheridan for 48 hours from active duty, he hasn’t had a free day fro more than nine months. My opinion: It’s an OK episode. Not much to say about it. Lines of Communication Synopsis: The problems of Minbar are getting worse. The conflicts between the warrior caste and the religious caste becomes more violent and Minbar stands on the brink of civil war. Delenn is forced to meet with a race called “Drakh”. Meanwhile Franklin convinces the Mars resistance to work with them and stop the terrorist bombings on the Mars colonies. My opinion: Delenn has to go to Minbar to fight for her planet, Sheridan has to go to Earth to his planet. It’s a sad episode because even with the ended war there are still many open wounds that must heal and many conflicts left to be solved. One asks oneself if it will ever going to end. It’s the same question as in real life: Will there be ever a time where there is not a war or fight going on on this planet? Delenn (to Sheridan): “Curious thing about Humans. Minbari cities remain untouched and unchanged for centuries. I leave for three days and you redecorate.” Synopsis: Garibaldi has to smuggle his former love in and out of the station. Meanwhile Invanova tries to find a power source for their news broadcasting system. My opninion: One asks oneself what the Psi Corps did to Mr. Garibaldi. He is so hostile towards his former friends and colleagues he won’t get any help from them in the near future. Nonetheless it was a good episode especially the ending with the newly installed broadcasting system. Rumors, Bargains and Lies Synopsis: Sheridan tries to get the League of Non-Alligned Worlds sign a defense contract that allows the White Star fleet to patrol along the borders. And he does that in an very unusual way. Meanwhile Delenn (as representative of the religious caste) negoiates with Neroon (as representative of the warrior caste) in secret to end the fully outbroken civil war on Minbar. My opinion: The episode is a great mixture of humour and seriousness. It’s funny to see hwo Sheridan drives the league into the illusion that there is a new enemy to make them sign the treaty. And it’s great to see how the mutual adversaries Delenn and Neroon work together to help their people. And then you realize that Neroon is going to betray Delenn. Very sad. Moments of Transition Synopsis: The religious caste has to surrender to the warrior caste. A place is chosen for the surrender. A place of great historical meaning from the time before Valen founded the Grey Council. Meanwhile Lyta is desperately looking for a job when Bester comes along an makes a proposal. My opinion: While the Lyte storyline wasn’t that interesting, the events back on Minbar were quite fascinating. One episode you are to believe that Neroon betrays Delenn. And the next you learn the plan hidden in another plan. It was a very good ending for the character or Neroon, an end worthy of a true warrior. And the end of the episode promises a great storyline for the next episodes. Synopsis: After President Clark ordered the killing of 10’000 inoocent people on refugee ships, Sheridan is no longer willing to stand by. He prepares an attack agains Earth Force ships that carry out such illegal orders. They are going to retake the colony of Proxima 3, then Mars and finally Earth. A fleet of White Star ships and Starfuries has taken course to Proxima 3. My opinion: Brother against brother. Civil war. The Minbari just had their own civil war, but it didn’t feel as real as this one. This is probably because I – the viewer – am human. Of course I know it’s only a TV show but nonetheless a battle between humans feels much more real than the war amongst the Minbari castes. And you hope with Sheridan that the crew of the destroyer can evacuate before it explodes. A worthy episode as name–giver of the season. The Exercise of Vital Powers Synopsis: Garibaldi has arrived on Mars and finally meets the head of Edgars Industries, William Edgars. And Edgars fills him in on his thoughts and worries about Clark, the Psi Corps and Sheridan. Back on Babylon 5 Lyta is able to awake the teeps that were “modified” by the Shadows. Sheridan needs them for a certain task in the war to free Earth. My opninion: A quieter episode but nonetheless an important one. Garibaldi decides to capture Sheridan and hand him over to Clark. What the hell did the Psi Corps do to him that he would do such a thing? The interesting question is: How many decisions made Garibaldi on his won and how many was he forced to do due to his Psi Corps reprogramming. The Face of the Enemy Synopsis: Lyta and Dr. Franklin have arrived on Mars with a shipload of frozen teeps who were altered by the Shadows. Meanwhile Sheridan is lured to Mars were his father is held captive and Garibaldi learns of the plans that William Edgers has for the teeps. My opinion: Garibaldi is fucked. He cannot be held responsible for his actions but nobody will believe him. And why? Bester! But seriously: I can understand Bester’s motives. He cares a lot about “his” teeps. Although it’s hard for me to understand why both Edgers and Bester see the teeps as a different species. Intersections In Real Time Synopsis: Sheridan is being interrogated. My opinion: Short synopsis? Yes. But great episode. It’s practically a two man show featuring Sheridan and his interrogator. But Bruce Gray plays his role perfectly. I wouldn’t want him to interrogate me. If a fifth season would have been for sure at this time, this episode would have been the season finale. But since it wasn’t for sure, JMS wanted to make sure that his story is properly finished. Synopsis: Garibaldi can convince Lyta, Franklin and the Mars resistance that he was reprogrammed by the Psi Corps. Then they try to break out Sheridan. Meanwhile Ivanova has to deal with advanced Earth Force destroyers that are anhanced with Shadow technology. My opinion: The race for Earth is coming to an end. But as Indiana Jones said “That’s usually when the ground falls out from underneath your feet”. And while they technically had won the battle they had heavy losses. In my opinion it was necessary to see that Sheridan’s forces are not entirely unbeatable, that makes it more believable. Ivanova: “I am Susan Ivanova. Commander. Daughter of Andrei and Sophie Ivanov. I am the right hand of vengeance and the boot that’s gonna kick your sorry ass all the way back to Earth, sweetheart. I am death incarnate. And the last living thing that you are ever going to see. God sent me.” Synopsis: The final attack on Mars and Earth begins. First the Earth destroyer fleet over Mars is taken out with the help of the frozen teeps, then Sheridan takes on Earth directly. Meanwhile, Marcus is making a hard decision. My opninion: “Prepare for ramming speed.” Sheridan is also aware of the third principle of sentient life (see “A Voice in the Wilderness”). He would have sacrificed himself. He did it before on Z’ha’dum and was ready to do it again. Great episode, although it was a bit implausible that nobody on Earth was able to deactivate the defense grid. Synopsis: Marcus sacrificed his own life to rescue Ivanova with the alien healing device (see “The Quality of Merci”). Sheridan has to answer for his actions against his own government. Meanwhile Garibaldi is on the search for Lise Hampton-Edgers and Delenn makes a proposal to EarthGov. My opinion: The great storylines are over. The Firt Ones are gone. Minbar is peaceful again. Earth is free. Mars is free. Everytime I see that episode I know it’s over. Yes there is another season, but it isn’t the same anymore. A very good second to last episode. The Deconstruction of Falling Stars Synopsis: In german the episode is called “In Hundred, in Thousand Years” and that’s pretty descriptive. The episode shows what will happen over the next year, in a hundred years, in five hundred years, in a thousand years, in a million years. My opinion: As I explained earlier JMS wasn’t sure whether there would be a fifth season. The final episode “Sleeping in Light” was shot with the fourth season. But then it became clear that JMS got the OK for another season and SiL was moved to the end of season 5. As a replacement this episode was shot. Most people don’t like it but I always thought it to be a good episode. I really liked the university discussion, the abbey and the end of the episode. Last man on Earth: “This is how the world ends. Swallowed in fire, but not in darkness. You will live on. The voice of all our ancestors, the voice of our fathers and our mothers to the last generation. We created the world we think you would’ve wished for us. And now we leave the cradle for the last time.” Season analysis: Another great season. Second only to the third season. Both seasons togaether are one of the best pieces of Science-Fiction I’ve ever seen. CategoriesB5 Marathon, DVD / Blu-ray, DVD MarathonTagsBabylon 5, Indiana Jones PreviousPrevious post: "Heroes" auf Deutsch NextNext post: Babylon 5: Season 5	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398389
__label__wiki	0.530414	0.530414	Ever hear of a drive-by lawsuit? ADA, lawsuit, settlement February 22, 2019 • By Dennis Beaver If you are a landlord–or plan to buy rental property–our story should scare you more than just a little, as the last thing you want is to be sued for a violation of the Americans With Disability Act which no doubt you’ve heard of. And here’s a fact situation that is guaranteed to raise your blood pressure. You’ve heard the term “Drive By Shooting,” where a car, building or person, is shot at by someone in a moving vehicle, making it often difficult to capture the perpetrator. But have you ever heard of a “Drive By Lawsuit?” Sacramento California attorney Cris Vaughan can tell you all about these suits which his law firm defends throughout the state. “A ‘Drive-By’ lawsuit claims violations of the ADA by a person who does nothing more than drive by business without ever attempting to become a customer and there is no evidence of the individual ever being in their business. “Business owners must hire an attorney to defend themselves where small and easily curable violations of ADA access requirements on the outside of their business that can be seen when driving by the property. “Three law firms with less than twenty plaintiffs file the majority of the ADA cases in federal court. Twenty or more cases a month are filed using a single individual. California has a financial reward for the person who brings an ADA lawsuit, even for minor or purely technical violations, like a parking space being an inch too narrow.” Vaughan stated. At least one individual law firm in California files more than one hundred ADA lawsuits a month using virtually identical language, changing little more than the name and address of the business in a boiler plate complaint. “In many cases, the lawsuit targets a small immigrant or minority owned business.” Pay Up Now or Pay Thousands to a Lawyer Defending You “The business either pays the settlement demand– frequently over $10,000–or spends thousands more fighting the lawsuit, or shutting down the business” Vaughan stated in frustration. Unfortunately, the shakedown usually works, and it did with one of my clients, trying to sell their small motel. We were one of many victims of this incredible abuse of the well-intentioned ADA, until the Federal Courts in California and some other states put a stop to this thievery. Never Even Set Foot on the Property An Arizona lawyer and his wheelchair-bound client have used Google Earth to study swimming pool facilities at hotels throughout California. The ADA requires hotels which have a swimming pool to be accessible to all guests. But how can a guest who is confined to a wheelchair get into a swimming pool? The ADA requires hotels to install a pool lift to provide access to wheel-chair bound patrons. These lifts are easily visible on Google Earth. Often city and county building code officers do not inform the owners of this requirement. In my town, they specifically told hotel owners that a lift was not necessary. That was bad, really bad advice. If a wheelchair bound person checks into or tries to check into a hotel and discovers no lift at the pool, they have suffered a harm according to the ADA. Failure to have a lift is a clear violation of ADA access requirements and hotel guests would be well within their rights to file suit. “But in these lawsuit, the plaintiff lived in Arizona, never left her home, but claimed an ADA violation because the hotel she saw on Google Earth lacked a chairlift! Her lawyer filed dozens of these questionable lawsuits in California Federal Courts against hotels all over the state!” Vaughan points out. A Gun to Your Head “Clients tell me ‘It feels like there’s a gun to your head. ‘Vaughan stated, adding “Many hotels simply settled these suits, paying $5,000 or more to the Arizona lawyer. But then a few attorneys who represented major hotels asked the Courts to dismiss these suits on the grounds of what is called Standing. “That means, the plaintiff could not show that the lack of a chairlift actually harmed her, as she was never at the hotel, or in California, for that matter. But rejection of these lawsuits by the court came after many hotels just paid up.” he points out, adding, “These types of lawsuits are still going on today,” he concluded. There is a lot more to the ADA, and next time, with Cris Vaughan we will look at common myths that could cost you big time. His website is adalegaldefense.com and he’s also on You Tube. By spending time there you will learn a lot and just maybe, keep yourself out of ADA lawsuit land. Care for Your Trees or Else! August 16, 2019 • By Dennis BeaverWhile most business owners are aware they have... Should I change lawyers? May 24, 2019 • By Dennis Beaver“I was in a car accident several months ago and h... What you don’t know about the ADA can be costly March 1, 2019 • By Dennis Beaver“I inherited a commercial rental property recent... When lawyers refuse to pay doctor’s bill February 8, 2019 • By Dennis BeaverToday’s story will be of special interest to ... Do you have a structured settlement with Pacific Life? 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__label__wiki	0.749075	0.749075	Pastor and Best-Selling Author Reveals How Parents Can Fight 'Demonic Hierarchy' Targeting Children By Leah MarieAnn Klett , CP Reporter \| Nov 14, 2018 3:06 PM (Photo: Courtesy of Kenneth Ulmer)Kenneth Ulmer Best-selling author and pastor, Kenneth Ulmer, shares how parents can fight "the demonic hierarchy that targets our children" and replace generational curses with important blessings for the family in his new book, Passing the Generation Blessing: Speak Life, Shape Destinies. Ulmer, pastor of Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood, California, told The Christian Post that Satan will attack the hearts and minds of the next generation in any way he can, whether through outward sins like drugs and pornography, or internal tendencies like dishonesty and gossip. "I believe the war begins in the spirit realm as we wrestle against the demonic hierarchy that targets our children," he said. "However, I don't think the battle remains in the invisible realm. I believe we are called to be so involved in our children that we first of all prayerfully identity the enemy that is attacking our child." But this revelation can only come through prayerful discernment an intentional involvement, investment, and interest in the life of the child, Ulmer charged. "I often say, if the Lord said I could only ask for one spiritual gift, I would pray for the gift of discernment," he said. "I'm talking about the kind of divinely revealed insight into the struggle the child is facing that only God can give. It's the kind of inspired intuition that can hear what the child does not say, and see what the child tries to hide." "On a more practical level, get in the trenches with the child," he said. "School, PTA, leisure time, hobbies, all can be open doors (that the enemy wants you to stay out of) that become paths of participation in the battles of the child. ... One cannot adequately impact the next generation long distance." Ulmer's book, featuring a foreword from actor and two-time Grammy Award-winner LL Cool J, says that the Bible clearly states the significance and responsibility of personal sin and its generational potential. "The traits of the parents become the tendencies of the children," he explained. "Or, to put it another way, what you 'do' see in the parent, you 'may' see in the child." To better equip their children for the future, parents must first admit and acknowledge their own sinful tendencies, the pastor advised. "I think far too many of us parents posture ourselves as being so far removed from our children; more often 'above' our children in the sense that we sometime subtly, sometimes overtly, imply that we have NOT been there and done that," he said. The father-of-three clarified that confessing and repenting of sin "is not an exercise in hanging out your dirty laundry before your child." Does Jesus Support Dishonesty in 'Unjust Steward' Parable? John Piper Responds 'There Really Is a Devil': Pastors Offer Condolences, Prayers in Response to Calif. Mass Shooting Prideful Churches, Christians Choosing Convenience Over Commitment Causing Attendance Gaps: NC Pastor "The sharing should be in principles and not necessarily particulars, but a sensitive opportunity to declare the forgiving, cleansing power of a loving God to your child," he said. Scripture is clear that there are unseen forces fighting for the hearts and minds of children, Ulmer explained. Parents, then, have an obligation to stand up for their children, to pray for them, and to look out for them. "Don't give up on your child," he said. "You have about a dozen or so years to make a lasting impression on your child. You will come to the point where you must say as my mother said when she dropped me off at the University of Illinois, 'Well, son, Mama's gonna put you in the hands of the Lord!'" Passing the Generational Blessing released nationwide Oct. 30. To learn more or to order the book, click here.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398393
__label__cc	0.529039	0.470961	:: Is this Glenda Ritz’s time? As I write this, Indiana’s political world is wondering whether Glenda Ritz, the state’s embattled Superintendent of Public Instruction, will give it a spin. Ritz dropped word on Facebook that she’ll be making “a special campaign announcement” at Ben Davis High School this Wednesday. This, in Hoosier politease, suggests Ritz intends to run for governor. Throwing her hat into the proverbial ring would make Ritz the third Democrat seeking that party’s nomination to run against Mike Pence in 2016. John Gregg, who came within a well-publicized whisker of beating Pence in 2012, and Karen Tallian, a state senator from Portage, are the other strivers. Scott Pelath of Michigan City, the Democratic House minority leader, may have seen Ritz coming when he took himself out of possible gubernatorial consideration last week. He said he didn’t want to be part of “a free for all.” Too bad: while it might have taken Pelath a little while to imprint his Northwest Indiana mug on the minds of the state’s southerners, whose take on folks from “d’Region” tends to be suspicious, he looks like a bonafide contender, a Democrat who can speak to Hoosier practicality without throwing principles of social and economic justice under the bus. Ritz, on the other hand, probably has reason to think this is her moment. First, she scored a remarkable upset over a Republican incumbent during a Republican landslide. Second, as head of the state’s school system, she holds what is arguably Indiana’s most important job. The governor, as we have seen, can (quite literally) mess with lots of things, but until Indiana get its education act together, nothing, repeat, nothing here will ever truly change. Which brings us to the likeliest reason Ritz may run: Conflict. If Glenda Ritz runs for governor, you can chalk up yet another gaffe to Mike Pence. Pence has tried everything he can think of, including jerry-rigging an alternative, extra-constitutional, education shadow cabinet, to render Ritz irrelevant. It’s been a running battle that Ritz, though outnumbered and outgunned, has managed to survive. Most Indiana pols are all but anonymous. We have no viable statewide media; our various regions are almost stupefyingly self-contained. This makes political image-building of the kind necessary for a statewide campaign grindingly tough and very expensive. Thanks to Mike Pence’s increasingly obvious obsession with getting rid of her, Glenda Ritz has become the closest thing Indiana Democrats have to a star. She is the face of resistance to one-party Republican rule. It would be nice if Ritz could run on a record of accomplishment as Superintendant of schools. But Indiana’s wholly political dysfunction when it comes to kids and learning makes that impossible. Prior to getting into electoral politics, Ritz served on the board of the state teachers’ union, ISTA — a favorite Republican demon. She was also employed as a school librarian. Ordinarily, this resume would fall short of a ticket to the governor’s mansion. But this time is not ordinary. One-party overreach by Republicans has become Indiana’s biggest issue. No one knows more about this than Glenda Ritz.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398398
__label__wiki	0.729138	0.729138	Employers & Businesses Hospitality & Leisure and Medical Facilities Property Finance – Bridging Finance US Depositions Wealth Protection & Private Client Norman Beckman Maria Boccali-Vine Peter Bridson Irving David Demetris Dionissiou Sofia Dionissiou-Moussaoui Miles Fish Naylah Hamour Colin Jaque Sharokh Koussari Claire Lyon Tony Mead Joshua Steinhaus Rashid Azizi Diana Bastow Honey Dave David Maxwell Louise Rogers Jayesh Soni Seena Williams James Brumwell Alexandra Gee Rebecca Gunningham Rukhma Sohail Rebecca David Cynthia Gray Laila Mankoo DWFM Beckman Home / Uncategorized / Employees on long-term sick leave – Do they transfer under TUPE? Employees on long-term sick leave – Do they transfer under TUPE? October 5th, 2015 by DWFM Beckman Potentially not, according to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) in the recent decision of BT Managed Services Limited v Edwards and anor Mr Edwards was employed by BT Managed Services Limited (“BTMS”) and worked within a team of engineers providing maintenance services to Orange for its mobile networks (“the DNO contract”). In 2006 Mr Edwards commenced long-term sick leave due to a heart condition. He was unable to work and was regarded from this time as permanently incapacitated. He remained, however, an employee of BTMS so that he could continue to enjoy payments under a payment health insurance scheme. In 2012 the DNO contract was transferred to Ericsson. The service provision change took place in mid-2013 and under the TUPE Regulations the team employed by BTMS on the DNO contract transferred to Ericsson. The issue before the Employment Tribunal (“ET”) was whether Mr Edwards was assigned to the grouping affected by the service provision change and consequently whether he should transfer under TUPE. At the time of the service provision change, Mr Edwards had not worked for BTMS since 2008 and there was no prospect him ever returning to work. The ET decided that, because Mr Edwards did not contribute to the economic activity of the DNO grouping, he was not assigned to that grouping within the meaning under TUPE. BTMS appealed but the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) upheld the ET’s decision and reiterated that an employee who had no connection with the economic activity of the grouping and would never do so in the future could not be regarded as assigned to that grouping. The EAT further accepted that Mr Edwards’ mere administrative connection to the DNO team was insufficient to constitute him being assigned to the grouping in the absence of his participation in DNO grouping’s economic activity. The following guidance was provided by the EAT on 2 September 2015: The question of whether an employee absent from work at the time of a service provision change was assigned to the organised grouping of employees is a matter of fact to be determined by the circumstances of each case; Although absence from work (to include lengthy absence) at the time of a service provision change would not necessarily mean that an employee was no longer assigned to the relevant grouping, an employee with no connection to the economic activity of the grouping and would never do so in the future could not be regarded as assigned to that grouping; There is a clear link between the identification of the relevant organised grouping of employees and the question of who is assigned to that grouping; and As the organised grouping subject to the service provision change is defined by reference to the economic activities its purpose is to pursue, an employee who plays no part in those activities and will never do so is not assigned to that grouping. Mere administrative connection to that grouping is insufficient to constitute an employee as being assigned to the grouping in the absence of some participation in the grouping’s economic activity. This decision makes it clear that an employee who is permanently off work sick cannot be assigned to an organised grouping of employees in the event of a TUPE transfer. Essentially, the question of whether an employee on long-term sick leave at the time of a TUPE transfer is assigned to the relevant grouping of employees is a matter of fact to be determined according to the circumstances of each case. This emphasises the need for employers to have stringent absence management procedures in place which continue to monitor and assess an employee’s ability to return to work. This will no doubt be assisted by the government’s recent introduction of the new Fit for Work service which aims to facilitate employees to return to work earlier following periods of absence due to sickness. 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__label__wiki	0.785277	0.785277	x Be a partner Donate to Hebron Secured form Send-A-Prayer Home » Culture » 4D Movie "Touching Eternity" Brings Hebron History to Life 4D Movie "Touching Eternity" Brings Hebron History to Life Moving chairs and a dramatic modern story-line explain the importance of the city of the Matriarchs & Patriarchs. This 4D movie is the pride of the Hebron visitor's center at Beit Hadassah. The building that dates back to 1893 houses private residence and a museum of Hebron's history. Now it also features a state-of-art theater. Touching Eternity depicts a typical Israeli family who are transported through time. They visit landmark in Hebron's history such as Abraham's purchase of the Tomb of Machpela, the dark days of the Ottoman conquest and the Seventh Step, and the dramatic return to the city in 1967. This inspiring 30-minute movie is in Hebrew and English. It includes moving chairs, CGI graphics and other special effects that bring the experience to life. The father of the family is portrayed by well-known actor Danny Steg, known for roles in the Israeli TV series Taxi Driver, the film Mabul, and starred in the solo stage production Mr. Begin. To arrange a screening of Touching Eternity and visit the museum, contact us: United States contact info: http://www.hebronfund.org info@hebronfund.org In Israel contact the offices of the Jewish Community of Hebron at: http://en.hebron.org.il/ office@hebron.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hebronofficial Filming 'Touching Eternity' in Hebron \| 16 Images Shabbat Karlin in Hebron22.10.18 BOOK REVIEW: Hebron: Rebirth from Ruins2.4.17 Hebron Jews - A Comprehensive History of the Community2.11.16 Hebron Sites The Cave of Machpela Hebron, Hebrew © All rights reserved to The Jewish community of Hebron Production: Yesh Shachar Design: Tzinor	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398412
__label__wiki	0.746174	0.746174	VIP Patient Care International Medicine Key Laboratories SCI Publications International Student Life AMEE Office in China College of Basic Surgery Home > Research > Introduction At present, the First Affiliated Hospital has 5 second-class National Key Disciplines, 1 National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Vascular Disease Treatment, 2 Key Laboratories of Ministry of Health, and 6 Key Laboratories of Guangdong Province. During the past five years, scientific investigation at the First Affiliated Hospital of SYSU has been awarded over one thousand grants at various levels. The major programs applied by scientists in the hospital including: National key research and development programs, International S&T Cooperation Program of China, National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, Excellent Young Scientists Fund of National Natural Science Fund, and Key Programs of National Natural Science Fund. The scientific research funds got the revenue of almost 0.5 billion,in the year 2016, a record 1。6085 hundred million RMB。 The teams in hospital won 1 national award and 20 ministerial and provincial awards in the last five years, among which 6 were first prizes. Meanwhile, 52 patents were authorized, including 19 invention patents and 33 Utility Model Patents. The number of published research papers is keeping rising in recent years. The number of SCI papers and citations takes the lead among all medical institutions of China. According to the statistics of China Institute of Scientific Information, the number of SCI papers published by the First Affiliated Hospital of SYSU as the first author or corresponding author institution amount to over 2000 from year 2012 to 2016. In 2016, several highly influential SCI papers in world-class journals including The New England Journal of Medicine and Nature were published. A group of prestigious experts and professors hold academic posts in the Chinese Medical Association and its provincial branch. It fully demonstrates the hospital’s academic status and influence in China and in Guangdong province. 5 National Key Disciplines Nephrology、General Surgery、Neurology、Otorhinolaryngology、Endocrinology Service Call Copyright © 2017 The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University. All rights reserved. Designed by TOP 幸运飞艇 pk10 幸运飞艇幸运飞艇重庆彩票重庆彩票幸运飞艇幸运飞艇幸运飞艇重庆彩票	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398413
__label__cc	0.524473	0.475527	Tshwane council could be placed under administration Wednesday 15 January 2020 - 5:08pm Gauteng Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Lebogang Maile, has given an ultimatum to the Tshwane council - shape up or be placed under administration. Maile says service delivery has collapsed under the DA coalition, while corruption in the city has increased. Reporter Govan Whittles, is tracking that story. Courtesy #DStv403 PRETORIA - End the water crisis in Hammanskraal, start collecting waste on time, establish ward committees and submit information on the City’s top 20 contracts. These are just some of the directives Gauteng’s local government MEC Lebogang Maile wants implemented before the end of February. The City of Tshwane risks being placed under administration as early as March this as Maile has issued directives the municipality must implement by the end of February but are his expectations reasonable or part of a political move to force the DA coalition out of power? The capital city has been plagued by poor service delivery since the last year and its mayor will once again face a motion of no confidence on Thursday. “They’ve got no choice. Anybody who will try to resist this intervention will actually be a constitutional delinquent and we are not going to take kind to that,” Maile said. READ: Maile slams Mashaba at press conference “We are not going to be nice to those people. What we want is not to fight with anybody but to ensure that service delivery reaches our people.” The DA is accusing Maile of trying to use his position to place the City under administration – and collapse the coalition council. However, Maile says that’s not true. “If this was a political instrument we would have long used it because there has been a lot of wrong things taking place in the municipality for a very long time. But we have been meeting with the municipal leadership, we have been interacting with them, we have been writing them a lot of letters, until we came to this point,” Maile said.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398414
__label__wiki	0.642346	0.642346	Siya Kolisi wins personality of the year award Tuesday 14 January 2020 - 9:00am File: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has promised to give back to his community of Zwide in Port Elizabeth and inspire the youth. BackpagePix/Samuel Shivambu LONDON - South Africa's World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi was voted the 2019 Rugby Union Writers' Club personality of the year on Monday. Kolisi took the prize following a poll of the RUWC's 200-plus members ahead of their annual dinner in London. The 28-year-old flanker led South Africa to World Cup glory last year, when England were crushed in the final in Japan. WATCH: Afrikaans singer pays tribute to Siya Kolisi Kolisi, who succeeds Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton as the holder of the Pat Marshall Memorial Award, was appointed as the Springboks' first black Test captain in 2018. He has presided over a series victory against England and Rugby Championship glory, as well as leading South Africa to their third World Cup. Kolisi follows in the footsteps of previous greats to have been acclaimed by the RUWC, including Gareth Edwards, Jonah Lomu, Martin Johnson, Lawrence Dallaglio, Jonny Wilkinson and Dan Carter. The list of nominees in contention for the 2019 award was dominated by South Africa, with head coach Rassie Erasmus and scrum-half Faf de Klerk also present, while Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones and Japan talisman Michael Leitch completed the line-up. It’s an honor & a privilege to receive this recognition from the Rugby Union Writer’s Club for the 2020 Pat Marshall award. To everyone that has been supporting me, my teammates, our sport, and our country, we will use this moment to continue bringing positive change to South Africa. Thank you. 🙏🏿🏆🇿🇦 A post shared by Siya Kolisi (@siya_kolisi_the_bear) on Jan 13, 2020 at 10:22pm PST Rugby Union in 2019: De Klerk guides Springboks, Japan exceed expectations Emerging from obscurity: 2019's unforeseen history-makers Kolisi nominated for BBC World Sports Star of the Year award WATCH: Kolisi vows to make a change Siya Kolisi meets schoolboy who cried after seeing the Boks	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398415
__label__cc	0.709127	0.290873	Seo TaeJi to team up with IU K-pop legend Seo Taiji has unveiled his special collaboration project with IU. His agency, Seo Taeji Company announced on September 29th that he worked 'Sogyeokdong Project' with IU, one of the most talented female vocalists. His 9th album features a sad and beautiful story from a man's and woman's perspective during the 80's in Sogyeokdong. This new style of collaboration includes two different songs and music videos to solve the hidden secrets. "Without hesitation, we thought of IU immediately as the most appropriate female vocalist for this project since she is so talented," and "we concluded that her attractive and appealing voice would perfectly match with this project, so we asked her opinion. We are glad that she joined us and completed this project perfectly," a rep from his agency added. Meanwhile, IU's version of this project will be pre-released on October 2 and Seo Taeji's new version is set to be revealed in upcoming November.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398416
__label__wiki	0.683864	0.683864	Green Zone by John Powell (Review) Green Zone reunites John Powell with director Paul Greengrass on their fourth collaboration together. Before this Powell composed The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum and United 93 for Greengrass. Green Zone is an action thriller based off the United States’ involvement in the Middle East. This is an action score and it’s nothing more than that. To be honest I think John Powell could have composed this score in sleep, but that’s not a negative comment. Powell is known mainly known for his intense trademark percussions. They find a way into pretty much every score he composes and are more prominent in his action scores. Here they work especially well because they create a constant rhythm for the action and if you know Paul Greengrass you know you’re going to get handheld cameras and fast paced editing. The same way that Harry Gregson-Williams is a perfect fit for Tony Scott is also why John Powell is a perfect fit for Paul Greengrass. The one thing I’m glad to have found here is that Powell didn’t go the full Hans Zimmer route which has been pretty standard in films dealing with modern warfare. Ever since Black Hawk Down every modern warfare score has been a rock infused ethnic wonderland. While I love that genre defining sound I found it refreshing that Powell kept things to his creative palette and worked with his own sound. Though there are a few ethnic strings thrown into the mix, which is excellent because it establishes setting and atmosphere. One thing I’ve read in other reviews and heard from other people is that they don’t like the score because there is no thematic material. While I’m a huge fan of using themes to make a score stand on its own I honestly feel that in this case it wasn’t necessary. Our main character isn’t a super hero or an action hero like say Jason Bourne. Powell did compose a theme for that character. This is a film fully propelled by the plot and if you see the film you’ll probably agree that we really don’t get to know our characters as people. Freddy is maybe the only character where we can connect with as an audience and Powell does hit us with some emotional strings for his character in the track “WTF”, but for the rest of the film we’re on an adrenaline rush. Powell’s score for Green Zone is superb action scoring and nothing more. It won’t wow you but it’s highly effective and does wonders for the film. Looking at it from a stylistic point of view one can admire Powell’s techniques and compare them to his other action scores. When listening to it you’ll have a hard time discerning different tracks from one another because yes they do all sound similar with no unique arrangements to give them any sort of identity. So approach this one as a full on listening experience and just go from start to finish to really enjoy how effective this score truly is. Composer Interview: David Buckley How To Train Your Dragon by John Powell (Review) Uncharted 2: Among Thieves by Greg Edmonson (Revie... Dark Void by Bear McCreary (Review) Composer Interview: Geoff Zanelli The Pacific by Hans Zimmer, Geoff Zanelli & Blake ... PRESS RELEASE: RED STEEL™ 2 FEATURES WILD WEST MEE... Fantastic Mr. Fox: Additional Music From The Origi... Creation by Christopher Young (Review) From Paris With Love by David Buckley (Review) Leverage by Joseph LoDuca (Review) Battlestar Galactica: The Plan & Razor by Bear McC... 82nd Annual Academy Awards Recap	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398420
__label__cc	0.679262	0.320738	Blumea neilgherrensis Hook.f. Basionym : Conyza axillaris Lam. Synonym(s) : Blumea mollis (D.Don) Merr. Species Name (as per The Plant List) : Blumea axillaris (Lam.) DC. Common name : Pink Blumea Comments / notes : On plains from coast to 1200m, in fallow fields, wasteland, tank bunds and paddy fields; also in degraded deciduous forests and grasslands Flower, Fruit : November-April Andhra Pradesh : Nellore district, East Godavari district, Kurnool district, Vishakapatnam district, West Godavari district, Srikakulam district Kerala : All districts of Kerala Maharashtra : Akola district Odisha : Mayurbhanj district, Ganjam district, Kalhandi district Tamil Nadu : Salem district, Tiruvannamalai district, Villipuram district Native : Tropical Africa World Distribution : Tropical Africa, Asia Literature : Pullaiah et al., 2007 - Flora of Eastern Ghats Vol. 3; H.O. Saxena & M. Brahmam, 1995- Flora of Orissa Vol. 2; R. S. Rao et al., 1986 - Flora of West Godavari District; R. S. Rao and S. H. Sreeramulu, 1986 - Flora of Srikakulam District; H. O. Saxena and M. Brahmam, 1989 - The Flora of Similipahar (Similipal), Orissa; Matthew, K.M., The Flora of Tamil Nadu Carnatic, Vol.3 (1). Diocesan Press, Madras. 1983; Sasidharan, N. 2011. Flowering plants of Kerala. DVD, V 2, KFRI. Citation : Sankara Rao, K., Raja K Swamy, Deepak Kumar, Arun Singh R. and K. Gopalakrishna Bhat (2019). Flora of Peninsular India. http://peninsula.ces.iisc.ac.in/plants.php?name=Blumea neilgherrensis. Downloaded on 20 January 2020. Herbarium Specimen(s) Field Image(s)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398423
__label__wiki	0.540791	0.540791	A Documentary Film About Food Coops Reactions To Food For Change Toward a Cooperative Future Film Opening Scenes (9 minutes) Film Trailer — Food For Change Screenings ▼ Screenings Calendar & Map October 2018 Promotion Support/Buy ▼ Co-op Organizations View Screenings Map Gardner, MA: Mount Wachusett Community College March 2, 2017 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm « Grand Rapids, MI: Grand Rapids Food Co-op Initiative Denver, CO: Nourish Community Market » “Mount Wachusett Community College is a community of learners where all are welcomed, valued for their individuality, and applauded for their unique contributions to making the college a special place to learn, work, gather, and grow.” Join us in the Multipurpose Room at the Gardner Campus, for a screening of Food For Change and presentation by Steve Alves, film producer/director. For directions: http://mwcc.edu/about-mwcc/our-campuses/gardner/ This program is funded in part by Mass Humanities, which receives support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and is an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Mount Wachusett Community College G_Clement@mwcc.mass.edu http://mwcc.edu/ Mount Wachusett Community College – Gardner Campus Gardner, MA 01440 United States + Google Map Small screen? Open in Google Maps Screenings of Food for Change — National Co-op Month, October 2018 Not on the calendar? Email us to host a screening. Help us reach colleges, universities, high schools and communities throughout the U.S. with the story of cooperatives in America. Copyright © 2020 Food For Change \| Theme by SiteOrigin.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398426
__label__wiki	0.556831	0.556831	Garbage Disposal Requirements Road repairs and drainage Annual Christmas Tree removal Christy Mathewson Park Women's Civic League Men's Civic Club Christy Mathewson Days Borough Hall Events Contacting Authorities Factoryville Column-Wyoming County Examiner Appointed Officials: Borough, Planning and Zoning Joint Municipal Park Board Right to Know – Open Records Act 13 Gas Impact Fee Shade Tree Commission Sewer Authority Sewer rates and rate structure Municipal Sewer Authority Ordinances and Forms Rental Inspection Ordinance/Application ZONING-Ordinance/Zoning Permits/Pre-Construction Creekside Park Usage Ordinance/Application Grass Height Ordinance Parking Ordinance Garbage/Waste Ordinance Burning Ordinance and Permit Stormwater Management Ordinance Factoryville, PA 18419 Scanner : 155.730mhz Emergency : 911 Website: www.factoryvillestation9.com The Factoryville Fire Company is located at their new facility at 412 College Avenue, off of Routes 6 & 11. It supplies fire, rescue and ambulance service to an area of approximately 172 square miles. We serve approximately 3,300 residents of Factoryville Borough, Clinton Township, and portions of La Plume Township. We provide ambulance coverage to Benton, Clinton, Lenox, Lathrop, and Nicholson Townships, plus parts of LaPlume Township and Factoryville Borough. Our coverage area is even bigger now that we have combined ambulance efforts with the Dalton Ambulance Company. The Fire Company responds to an average of 150 fire and rescue calls and 500 ambulance calls per year. The Fire Company has mutual aid agreements with 10 surrounding Fire Companies. The active membership consists of approximately 25 firefighters, 20 emergency service personnel, 20 members of the ladies auxiliary, and 30 other volunteers who assist with administrative tasks. Fire company history: The first Fire Company was named “Langstaff”, after a family who bought the first chemical fire engine in the late 1800s after a large fire in town. The original Fire Hall was located on College Avenue where Print-Ed Products is today. The basement was shared as the fire house and also the town jail. The building burned down, but was rebuilt and used until the 1950’s. The Factoryville Fire Company was chartered in 1932 and purchased their first new Ward La France Fire Truck in 1933. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, members of the fire company purchased land and built a one story, four truck bay Fire Hall. There was a kitchen, and radio room. All functions that the company had were held in the truck bays. In 1978 the second floor was added. It was used for meetings, storage and trainings. The second floor was renovated in 1996 with a new full service kitchen and central air added. It was bought by Keystone College. The fire company moved to 412 College Ave. where they utilize the space for all necessary functions as well as community activities. The fire hall can also be rented for private functions. 161 College Avenue Design and Hosting Provided By PSAB Content Management System Last updated: May 1, 2019 at 13:05 pm Copyright 2020 Factoryville Borough.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398428
__label__cc	0.564223	0.435777	Written by Bryant Dillon, Fanbase Press President ‘The Mercenary Sea #3:’ Advance Comic Book Review (New Mission and Old Enemies) If you haven’t yet made the dive with The Mercenary Sea, the new comic series of the adventures of a rag-tag bunch of soldiers of fortune manning a refitted German U-boat in the 1930s, Issue #3 (releasing on April 16th) provides readers another excellent opportunity to jump aboard with the roguish Captain Jack Harper and his charismatic crew. Writer Kel Symons and artist Mathew Reynolds raise the stakes once again in The Mercenary Sea #3, delivering an issue that hits like one of the honorable Captain Tono’s powerful depth charges! MINOR SPOILERS BELOW I really can’t say enough to convince readers to pick up The Mercenary Sea. I’m definitely repeating myself here, but this new “high-adventure” series from Image Comics is one of the most satisfyingly awesome comic series currently being released! Due to the near perfect pairing of Symons' engaging scripts and Reynolds’ immensely impactful art, each new issue continues to be even better than the last. Symons uses Issue #3 to continue building the mythology of Jack Harper, the crew he has assembled, and the deadly world they live in. Several excellent scenes (including a wonderfully tense sub scene involving the previously mentioned depth charges) help to continue fleshing out character personalities, establish “old” villains, and introduce our lead character’s obsession with “The Legend of Koji Ra.” (We only hear part of the legend, but I think we can count on this being a major plot point further into our voyage.) Symons' writing is as fresh as ever, easily navigating the actions of his ensemble of characters, bringing humor and charm to the story while still pushing the dramatic action further by introducing challenges to the crew’s moral code. Mathew Reynolds' work on this series is unbelievably good. The power behind Reynolds’ visuals is beyond description and creates an atmosphere and emotional presence to the book that I’ve truly never felt before from another series. Reynolds’ B-movie-influenced cover images are stunning in their own right, but it is really the interior pages (where he dazzles in his depictions of the exotic, exterior settings, the faces and emotions of the characters, and the lighting and color choices he makes) that set Reynolds apart from every other artist in the industry today. I loved every page and panel of art in The Mercenary Sea #3, from the beautiful beams of sunlight cutting through the underwater depths on the first page, to the brilliantly detailed addition of the beads of water on Harper’s periscope viewer, to the dread-inducing haze of the blood red jungle dawn in the final pages of the issue. This book is worth buying for the amazing art alone. Finally, The Mercenary Sea now has a letter column (complete with contact info for the creative team), sobe sure send them your transmissions immediately. I appreciated hearing that other readers are feeling the Firefly vibe present in The Mercenary Sea, and Symons also provides a character breakdown of the crew with a brief description of their personality, which part of the world they are from, and their position on the boat. FINAL VERDICT: This book is so pull-list worthy that it probably should just be added by anyone picking up any other Image book at all. If you dig clever writing, great characters, exciting adventures, and stunningly unique artwork, then you have no excuse, my friend! This is one series you simply must pick up! For more info on The Mercenary Sea, visit the official Image Comics website. Also, be sure to check out my reviews of the previously released issues of The Mercenary Sea. (Spoiler: They’re just as good!) ‘The Mercenary Sea #1:’ Advance Comic Book Review (You Can’t Take 1938 from Me) ‘The Mercenary Sea #2:’ Advance Comic Book Review (Rough Waters Ahead . . . ) That’s all for now, comic book sniffers! Time to crash dive. Forward planes down 40 degrees. Sorry . . . Captain’s orders. ’Till the end of the world, Bryant the Comic Book Slayer @ComicBookSlayer Last modified on Monday, 24 December 2018 18:12 Published in: Bryant Dillon Bryant Dillon, Fanbase Press President Favorite Comic Book: Preacher by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon Favorite TV Show: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Favorite Book: The Beach by Alex Garland FBC ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D’ Debriefing - Season 1, Episode 17	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398430
__label__cc	0.669733	0.330267	Search results for: Social environment Toward Professionalisation or De-Professionalisation? Teacher Education Over the Past 40 Years: A Japanese Retrospection Authors: Suzuki Shinichi In this article, the author discusses how to enhance Japanese teacher education. After sketching teacher education from the mid-1940s to the 1960s, he sums up the main topics people discussed through each decade of the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s. The author concludes by proposing an ideal network for promoting teaching expertise. He proposed establishing education networks in which universities, junior colleges, schools, education authorities, youth and children, teachers, parents and communities could join together with equal partnership to discuss almost all of local education plans. The author hopes that in such ways, all teachers could be educated, trained and recruited as independent intellectuals who could serve education within the national–international–global contexts of higher education-based teacher education. Authors: Duncheon Julia C., Tierney William G. The present article offers a theoretical analysis of three temporal perspectives: (a) clock time, measured in objective, linear units; (b) socially constructed time, experienced subjectively according to social and cultural context; and (c) virtual time, a new category that synthesizes emergent temporal theory in the digital age. Examining Social Political Contexts in Teacher Preparation in Palestine Authors: Nasser Ilham, Wong Shelley This research explores teaching English as a foreign language in the West Bank, Palestine. The study demonstrates the importance of addressing socio-political contexts to make teaching meaningful and to set pedagogical strategies that correspond to the context of the students in teacher preparation programs. Self-Regulation, Coregulation, and Socially Shared Regulation: Exploring Perspectives of Social in Self-Regulated Learning Theory Authors: Hadwin Allyson, Oshige Mika The purpose of this review article is to introduce and contrast social aspects across three perspectives: self-regulated learning, coregulated learning, and socially shared regulation of learning. In this article, the authors contrasted three different perspectives of social in each model, as well as research based on each model. In doing so, the article introduces a language for describing various bodies of work that strive to consider roles of individual and social context in the regulation of learning. Updated: Oct. 10, 2011 Dangerously Important Moment(s) in Reflexive Research Practices with Immigrant Youth Authors: Gildersleeve Ryan Evely The author is a white, working middle-class adult queer from the Southwest USA. The author studies Mexican (im)migrant, poor, working, straight adolescent boys in California. The ethnographic encounters between the author and the immigrants carried with them some long-standing and dynamic social narratives that surround relations between and across groups of relative privilege and oppression. These narratives produced 'ethically important moments'. By critically examining his reflexive processes and practices within one of these moments, insights into the workings of social narratives about race, class, and sexuality are revealed. Male Primary School Teachers: Helping or Hindering a Move to Gender Equity? Authors: Cushman Penni A small study of men teachers in England, Sweden and New Zealand explored the extent to which the men believed their teacher education had prepared them to teach in the gendered environment of the primary school. Teachers were also questioned about their views on gender differences in students and in the teaching practices of male and female teachers. Although the size of the study restricts the validity of data, the differences between the teachers in England and New Zealand, and those interviewed in Sweden, suggest that further research is warranted. Forms of Mathematical Interaction in Different Social Settings: Examples from Students’, Teachers’ and Teacher–Students’ Communication about Mathematics Authors: Nührenbörger Marcus, Steinbring Heinz This study investigates forms of mathematical interaction in different social settings. One major interest is to better understand mathematics teachers’ joint professional discourse while observing and analyzing young students mathematical interaction followed by teacher’s intervention. The epistemological analysis of mathematical sign-systems in communication and interaction in these three settings which described in this article gives evidence of different types of mathematical talk. Teacher Research in Urban Philadelphia: Twenty Years Working within, against, and beyond the System Authors: Lytle Susan L., Portnoy Dina, Waff Diane, Buckley Molly The paper takes the history of teacher research in one large urban school district over a period of 20 years as a telling case of the intensely local character of this work. The authors begin with an overview of the variations and different conceptions of teacher research in the USA. They argue that teacher research is continually being invented and reinvented by participants in the movement and is strongly informed by local conditions, agendas and epistemologies. Reflecting Socially on Social Issues in a Social Studies Methods Course Authors: Segall Avner, Gaudelli William The article examines reflection as a widely accepted process in teacher education. The nature of reflection has recently been challenged by the socially situated and critical, as they try to engage teachers in the broader social context. The study examines the use of critical social reflection in two social studies methods courses. Updated: Mar. 18, 2008	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398435
__label__wiki	0.770331	0.770331	Forums > Prince: Music and More > What do we know about John L. Nelson? AnonymousFan What do we know about John L. Nelson? Prince seems to have idolized his father, but John just seems like a genuinely bad guy from everything we know about him. Even worse than Joe Jackson - Joe just wanted his family to succeed and he made that happen, but I don't even know what was up with John Nelson - he seems like he was just evil for no reason. I don't mean to come on here and diss their dad, but I really don't understand this man. He was a neglectful father - he seems to have shunned and disowned some of his kids while having an on/off relationship with some of them. It looks like the only reason he liked Prince better than his other kids was because of his money and resources. He hopped around from woman to woman impregnating them and leaving - it's just irredeemably immoral in itself. He teased Prince and told him he'll never be "as good" has him. He put his own son out on the street for behavior John himself probably was guilty of. Then, there's probably a whole bunch of stuff we don't know about. Why did Prince like this man so much? [Edited 10/6/16 20:18pm] purplerabbitho Are you sure Prince "idolized" him. At times, Prince was a bit unkind towards his dad. They may have shared a musical bond and could hang sometimes but they too had falling outs. But, despite John's seeming inaptittude at parenting, apparently, John could be charming. Members of Prince's entourage and management liked John. And I believe he was more even tempered than the dad in Purple Rain. Prince's step dad seemed worse in my opinion...at least in the way he treated Prince. But back to Prince and John, most sons are trying to earn their dad's respect and find guidance from them--even if their dads are pretty flawed. AnonymousFan said: Prince seems to have idolized his father, but John just seems like a genuinely bad guy from everything we know about him. Even worse than Joe Jackson - Joe just wanted his family to succeed and he made that happen, but I don't even know what was up with John Nelson - he seems like he was just evil for reason. Superfan1984 Obviously this messed Prince up. And I know Prince loved his dad and wanted his respect so much but it was also very obvious that he was, in some ways, trying to get "digs" in on his dad to show him how he'd made it (Graffiti Bridge- "So what if no one was digging your music? I was getting paid, we coulda made it" - when he's writing his father a letter) and Purple Rain, "Your gonna end up like your old man, Frances L." -- so he definately felt he had something to prove. And he proved it! LBrent Hmmm...Lemme see...Citing Joe Jackson as a father sets the bar pretty low since his style of parenting involved the systematic abuse and pimping of all of his children to feed his enormous ego and fill the void when his own talent failed to make him a career. I don't know John Nelson but I do know that he actually had a career in music and whatever his flaws as a human being or his shortcomings as a father, P was still able to achieve what will go down in history independent of his father. tmo1965 What makes you say that he hopped around impregnating women? As far was we know, he had kids by 2 women, and he was married to both of them. When he was divorced from his 1st wife, the kids were teenagers, if not young adults. We have no knowledge of why his marriages ended in divorce, so how can anyone judge him because of it. nelcp777 purplerabbithole said: Prince never spoke badly about his dad and even during their worst falling outs never criticized him in public even when he mentioned the not so pleasant and tough moments in their relationship, so why call him "evil". Did you know him on a personal level? And as far as his stepfather Hayward Baker goes, Prince was standing right next to me while he was hugging and greeting him inside Paisley Park during the 2002 celebration and they had a conversation and you could see a smile and a glow on Prince´s face. I doubt that he was still holding anything against him that happened during his teenage years. He also mentinoned John L. during the shows and spoke fondly of him, so I think it´s not up to us to judge him or call him evil. I´m sure you could find some things to criticize about him if you dig enough and speak with the right people but...why would anybody want to do that? If anything, that would be up to potential biographers. Then again, I understand that there might be an interest to discuss this factor in his life , especially here in this forum dedicated to his life and art. But it is a thin line between unjust accusations and hearsay and hard facts. What I'm very curious about is his music. Except for a 4 tracks EP recorded at the very end of his life, this is the father of one of the century's greatest composer, a man who himself was a composer in his own right, and we have almost nothing! Are there home recordings? Music sheets? Of course there are also the few songs he allegedly co-composed with Prince but it's been suggested Prince just gave him songwriting credits so he'd get the money without having to beg his son, because no one ever saw them work together. My theory was always that it was also possible that Prince used compositions by his dad, either from old recordings or even (knowing Prince) from memory as a basis for those cuts, hence the co-composing credit, but it's just a theory. I find the Father's Song EP quite intriguing because it's not what you'd expect, i.e. something conventional: while the drum programming and other arrangements, for which I suspect John Nelson was not even responsible at all (they just don't work at all with his playing, it sounds like John L. improvised, then they cut and pasted him on the other tracks, which is awful), are very generic, his piano playing is mostly some sort of weird, totally unmelodic and unrythmic free jazz. It's really fucked up, totally abstract. This in itself makes him an intriguing musician in my eyes, not your average piano bar player. In the end given who his son was, and given that he was probably Prince's first musical influence, I wish we'd get to know more about John Nelson's music. If recording or music sheet has survived, I wish Tyka or whomever is entitled to would make the stuff available to the public. A COMPREHENSIVE PRINCE DISCOGRAPHY (work in progress ^^): https://sites.google.com/...iscog/home FlyOnTheWall tmo1965 said: rainbowchild I wonder how much Prince wrote about his father in his unfinished memoir. Would definitely like to get more insight about their relationship--e.g., how much they are alike. On a personal note, my father, who was a lawyer, died when I was 7 years old and never really got to know him (would have wanted to know his views about life, what it was like for him growing up, etc.) "Just like the sun, the Rainbow Children rise." "Am I black or white? Am I straight or gay?" "We had fun, didn't we?" -Prince (1958-2016) 4ever in my life Genesia In the young Prince's eyes, his stepfather's biggest sin was having sex with Prince's mother. No kid likes to think of his or her mother that way - especially when the man in question isn't their father. That is definitely going to set a boy against a stepfather - it's basic biology. And having that man also set rules in his house that you don't want to follow? How many times do you think Prince yelled at his stepfather, "You're not my dad!" We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves. P did kind of passively agressively badmouth JOhn. When asked if John was violent, he said he had his moments but was mostly fine. So, P didn't completely let his dad off the hook. P getting along with Hayward in 2002 is nice but it doesn't mean he wasn't kind of a jerk anyway. If you believe Prince, Haywood made him do stupid things like pick dandy lions out of the yard and he and Mattie's rules were pretty strict (not being able to hang out with his friends for a whole summer and being cooped up in his room). Andre even said P wasn't allowed to do much. Plus, a 12 year old running away from home (and staying away from home even when his real dad won't take him in)---usually it indicates that things are not good in that house (beyond just typical step-parent issues). Considering that John was strict, I can only imagine how strick Hayward was. I guess one could just chuck the tension up to old school parentsn being strict. But wasn't Andre's mom relatively strict as well? I once listenedd to NPG or Prince or whoever prank-call Hayward (in the 1990's) , and he came off as an ass.. He was asked what he thought of Prince's music. Hayward presumably did not know whom he was talking to. He band-mouthed his music the whole time (calling it immoral, all about just filth and not good) after claiming that he "raised" Prince. WTF? Prank calling at Prince's age (as well as the name calling back and forth once Hayward figured out whom he was talking to)was immature on P's part to be sure , but that doesn't mean Hayward was always a nice guy. For one thing, even if he did disapprove of Prince's dirty lyrics, he could have found one thing nice to say about Prince's talent especially to a stranger asking about it. I wouldn't do that to my son even if I hated his music. On top of that, I remember a story about when Prince threw a phone across a room because he had just gotten off the phone from Hayward. Hayward had been complaining that the house P bought for Hayward and Mattie wasn't nice enough. Really, dude? He certainly didn't mind living off that immoral music that Prince was producing. Not saying Hayward was a complete monster (or even violent necessarily) but I don't think I would have enjoyed having him as a stepfather no matter how many gifts he bought me.. Genesia said: [Edited 10/7/16 10:56am] OldFriends4Sal Prince's father was intimately connect to Prince and his camp during the 1984-1987 period then I don't remember seeing/hearing much about him with Prince after that #IDEFINEME #ALBUMSSTILLMATTER A Liar Shall Not Tarry In My Presence I will make you cyber shit in your pants! What's the matter with your life Is poverty bringing U down? Is the mailman jerking U 'round? Did he put your million dollar check rogifan I have a recording of the P&M shows from Paisley Park and during one of the shows Prince talks about his father (I think it was something about never letting him forget that he wasn't as good on the piano) then Prince says "but we got along good. He was my best friend". Paisley Park is in your heart #PrinceForever 💜 ladygirl99 rogifan said: I always thought it was because as a younger person, Prince acted rebelllous, well they often clashed. But he appreciate his father's strictness and understood as he gotten older. Keep in mind his father was very old when Prince was very young and his father was more traditional and old school with some of his views and displine. I always thought Prince had more issues with his mother and stepfather. It is kind of interesting he never mentioned his mother during his Piano Tour but I could be wrong. OldFriends4Sale said: ladygirl99 said: He definitely mentioned his father more than his mother on these shows. At one of the Oakland shows he talked about wanting to be like his father and said "I loved everything my father did - my mother, the Bible and music". petalthecat I think they were very alike. From their musical talents to their love of women. Both strict, controlling, stubborn men which is probably why they sometimes clashed, but ultimately I believe there was a lot of respect and love there. There's always a rainbow 🌈 , at the end of every rain ☔️ "I loved everything my father did - my mother, the Bible and music". --that's an awesome line. And a weirdly dirty tribute to his mother...LOL. Maybe he didnt talk about his mother publically too often because she was private. People talk about him having issues with his mother, but I don't recall him saying anything bad or disrespectful about her other than her being the wild side of his personality, being a mediocre singer and when he sang "Motherless Child" asking why his mother left him on the street at 12. Also, keep in mind that his dad was a piano player and he was doing the "Piano and a Microphone" tour at time. Its funny..but didn't Prince's sister also run away from home at an early age. Something was wrong in that house? Maybe Prince's issue with his mother stemmed from the fact that she was a social worker who presumably looked into placing children into healthy homes but didn't stand up for her son against the stepdad...of course, P's perspective would be biased against the stepdad..but that might have been his issue with mom. Someone said P's dad was controlling. Do we have any proof for that? Afterall, P's dad left his family rather than forcing them to do what he wanted. Maybe his mom/stepdad were more controlling...who knows? jcurley Prince's family are pure trash. God he's not just a genius musically but as a human to overcome that bag of scum. Tyka is living proof funkaholic1972 jcurley said: I hope you know them in person before saying anything like this in a public forum. Lots of people on this forum are quick to judge. I hope people are not as quick to judge on you. RIP Prince: thank U 4 a funky Time! Morningstarlet That's pretty harsh, especially from someone that didn't know them. Tyra got into drugs and prostitution which put a strain on her relationship with Prince. But she overcame it and is clean and married now. People do change. "Despite their strained relationship, it was Prince who entered Tyka into a rehab program in the early 2000s, she told The National Enquirer. She said she battled addiction to cocaine and prostituted herself to support her children." [Edited 10/8/16 8:09am] Wow you actually call yourself a Prince fan? Starrdust505 Morningstarlet said: That's pretty harsh, especially from someone that didn't know them. Tyra got into drugs and prostitution which put a strain on her relationship with Prince. But she overcame it and is clean and married now. People do change. "Despite their strained relationship, it was Prince who entered Tyka into a rehab program in the early 2000s, she told The National Enquirer. She said she battled addiction to cocaine and prostituted herself to support her children." [Edited 10/8/16 8:09am] Come now, isn't life a little better with a pair of good shoes? - Prince 1985 Tyka's not trash. She just got into somethings she shouldn't have, but she's gotten over it now and she seems like a nice lady. She's obviously doing her best to run the estate in line with Prince's wishes and she seems to be doing a rather fine job. If she'd just never gotten herself together and was a completely mess, that'd be a different story, but it's not the case now. laurarichardso --- Okay this is the guy who threw him out in the street which Prince talked about a lot. He also said his dad was no role model or anyone he looked up to. Now he may have patched things up with his dad later in life but I know what I read. He also had bad things to say about his stepfather but they probaly patched things up down the road. Don't down play verbal or emotional abuse dude had issues and the came from flawed parenting. QueenofPurpleP alace Eh...I don't think Mr. Nelson was evil per se...he wasn't a Leave it to Beaver dad...but evil nah. Just as you mentioned Joe Jackson, I'm one of the few who doesn't think he's this evil dude. Michael didn't hate him, ge feared him, admired him, wanted to please him, and all around love the guy. All of them love Joe, because no matter how much of an ass he was, he is the source of their determination and success. Same goes for the Nelsons, though I haven't heard of them speaking ill of their late father. Honestly I think P fans are a bit harsh on his family overall (not the OP), i guess its part of the grieving process. Looking for someone to blame. I Just Came To Dance and Shade for Yall tomcooper2323 We know that he had some hella good sperm and that's what counts. But it is f'd up how Prince's parents kicked him out like they did. He was obviously such a sensitive soul and having to deal with that had to be incredibly painful.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398440
__label__wiki	0.568919	0.568919	Board index » OTHER INSIGNIA » HYPOTHETICAL RANKS HYPOTHETICAL RANKS Hypothetical Marshal of the Commonwealth insignia Dealing primarily with contemporary and historical Earth nations. (Science-fiction oriented rank systems, such as Star Trek, Starship Troopers, etc.), should be placed in FICTIVE Rank Insignia. Moderators: Miklós Lovász, Pavel Močoch, Erskine Calderon, Zdzislaw Rudzki First unread post • 249 posts • Page 4 of 5 • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Re: Hypothetical Marshal of the Commonwealth insignia by Medic_in_Uniform » Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:50 pm Hi Clive, Yes, I think I have a decent sequence but I need to find the time to finish the drawings. I also want to put it into a historical context of what came before and how it evolved after so you can see where the progression is going. There was a lot of variation and evolution of insignia around the junior commissioned / warrant / senior rate insignia from the mid/late-19th Century to early-20th Century with changes occurring every few years at one point! Things like distinction lace and cuff buttons were constant features but their exact significance and assignation varied somewhat. The three horizontal cuff buttons were originally features of officer uniforms and, on their own, the distinction mark of Warrant Officers before being extended first to Chief Engine Room Artificers and then to all CPOs. Orignially CPOs wore two small buttons vertically on the outer edge of the cuff. In time, the three horizontal buttons were subsequently removed from the uniforms of first commissioned officers and then Warrant Officers but ultimately retained for CPO. By WW2, all RN WO would wear the quarter-inch distinction lace, without buttons, which was originally the mark assigned to those with over ten years seniority. Commissioned Officers from Warrant Rank would wear standard half-inch lace alongside sub-lieutenants. Interestingly, contemporary rank equivalence charts of the time fudge this by listing Warrant Officers, RN with Army warrant officers but specifically have notes that the naval WOs are held to be senior to all other WOs from the Army and RAF. The context of this is that my progression for this alternative timeline will ultimately lead to the following changes: 1. Old-style Warrant Officers, descended from the "standing officers" of sailing ships, who held Admiralty warrants but were nevertheless Officers, will be merged into a unified structure of officer ranks who all hold commissions and whose distinguishing insignia is gold cuff (or shoulder) distinction lace (much as per real history — in the end, it's the only obvious solution). The course of this evolution, however, is somewhat different within my alternative hypothetical history and the status and role of Warrant Officers on my version becomes somewhat more developed than the Royal Navy allowed for in real history. 2. The Chief Petty Officer rate will (eventually) be advanced and expanded to fill the senior NCO role, equivalent to the Army and RAF WO1 and WO2, but retaining the historical link of the old "warrant officer" cuff buttons for CPOs. The initial change to nominally equate the CPO rate to Army WO3 rank would have a historical context of the Admiralty wishing to maintain parity of their senior rate with senior Army NCOs, but having this complicated by the already existing naval Warrant Officers. This is why the navy later chooses to place two grades of CPO in this position and avoids re-establishing naval "warrant officers." When the WO3 rank is placed in abeyance, the CPO rate will become equivalent to WO2. After the existing Warrant Officers are merged into the commissioned career path, the rate will later be split into two classes, with the new CPO, First Class acquiring insignia that mark its equivalence to other WO1s. That's also why, when I began to play with the RN WO grades, I also included the re-introduction of PO1 and PO2, and their re-alignment to equate them to Staff/Colour/Flight Sgt. and Sergeant, respectively. Hence, ultimately, PO rates = sergeants, CPO rates = WOs. Insignia will eventually become: CPO1: smaller versions of the Royal Arms above the three buttons CPO2: smaller version of the old CPO arm badge (Crown / anchor / wreath) above the three buttons. Both grades of CPO will continue to wear the existing CPO cap badge. PO1: to retain a crown above crossed anchors PO2: to retain the Crown above a single anchor and cable Both grades of PO will continue to wear the existing PO cap badge. All of these senior rates will wear fore-and-aft rig with three rows of buttons on the jacket; POs will wear specialty marks (non-substantive badges) on the right sleeve, CPO2 will wear small specialty marks on the jacket collars and CPO1 will not wear specialty marks. Leading Rates and below will (eventually) all move into "square-rig" and the old Class III uniform will be discontinued, although it will initially be retained for some purely non-operational administrative roles. Leading Rates will also keep their established anchor and cable insignia but when a standardised career pathway is established to achieve direct parity across all the services, they will acquire a star above their anchor and a new rate for senior ABs will inherit the single anchor, finally ending one of the longest historical associations of one insignia with a specific rank. In later times, the junior rates will wear a distinctive metal beret badge (perhaps not unlike the brass badge of the class III uniforms, from the posts above) where POs and CPOs will wear smaller, embroidered versions of their standard cap badges (as will officers). For working dress, the insignia of the most junior rates would be embroidered in red on blue slides whereas those of the senior rates would be embroidered in synthetic gold thread. Thus it should be simple enough to distinguish between the crown and anchor of a PO2 and the star and anchor of a leading rate. Right, enough of that and onto other things... I'm not sure how gorget patches for the Navy would work but, potentially, I guess they could echo the decoration on the collars of the old dress uniforms, with oak leaf and acorn decoration for flag officers, gold lace for senior officers and narrower gold lace for junior officers, leading to the existing plain white turnback patch with simple white cord twist for Midshipmen. What did you have in mind...? As for the Lord High Admiral, like I said above, I already have the designs. I used something like you describe but I used it for the centre of the cap badge in place of the silver foul anchor; I used an ovel of crimson velvet, with a gold roped edge, and the fouled anchor emblem from the flag. A larger version of this badge, fully surrounded by a sliver laurel wreath, would be worn on the gold-faced ceremonial shoulderboards in place of the sliver anchor and wreath for the Grand Admiral. The crossed batons would change from dark blue to crimson. Buttons would look like flag officer buttons but would exchange the RN crown-and-anchor for the LAH double-fouled anchor alone. The crimson from the flag could also be used as a subtle accent colour for other uniform accessories (e.g. the morocco leather of the dress sword belt) but probably not between the distinction lace at the cuffs as it would look a little too much like the scarlet worn by medical officers. I decided not to use it as the backing colour for the gold-faced dress shoulder boards for the same reason. The distinction lace would also incorporate some of the elements of the Grand Admiral insignia but this varied a little as I had two different versions of the LAH insignia and uniforms: one for the hypothetical alternative history and a different version that might just work as a contemporary version for the Duke of Edinburgh. There are also insignia for the associated honorary ceremonial roles of Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom and Rear-Admiral of the United Kingdom (not associated with the usual RN substantive flag ranks of Vice-Admiral and Rear Admiral). When I have the time, I'll post the pics for all of these. Medic_in_Uniform by Clive19 » Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:59 pm I'm looking forward to these up coming pictures. What I had in mind for the Gorget patches was that the colours wouldn't be the same as the Army ones for a start, but instead mostly like the branch colours with a few exceptions. Flag officers - wreath pattern in gold Cmdr - Cdre2 - a thick line, double the size of the thin one (gold for staff or command positions, raised same colour for otherwise) S/Lt - Lt Cdr - a thin line (gold for staff or command positions, raised same colour for otherwise) with Midshipman and Cadet staying the same. This would also be linked to the collars of the Full Dress as well (which I would do slightly differently than you have done). I feel a bit stupid really as I could draw better what i mean but i haven't got the programs to draw it well. by Medic_in_Uniform » Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:45 pm Collar patches... I think I have a fair idea what you mean. Compared to what we're used to, they'll probably look a little odd on the current No.1 monkey jackets, but they might perhaps have worked on the frock coats of the late-19th / early 20th Centuries, as lesser forms of the collar decoration from the full dress coats. I have a few ideas; I'll see what I can come up with... by Medic_in_Uniform » Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:47 am Just a quick look at the full dress coats for the Grand Admiral (as First Sea Lord and professional head of the RN) and then the Lord High Admiral (as the ceremonial head of the Naval Service). The Grand Admiral wears the star, badge and broad ribbon of the Order of the Bath; the Lord High Admiral wears the neck badge of the Order of Merit and the breast star and broad ribbon of the Order of the Garter as well as star of the Order of the Bath. Both appointments also wear full First Class aguillettes. Note the variation on the cap badge and the change of buttons for the Lord High Admiral from the standard RN flag officer buttons; the same change is also made to the belt buckle plate. The crown is omitted in favour of the simple fouled anchor which is a recgnised historic symbol in its own right. Also the use of crimson for some of the uniform details -- although I'm still rather undecided about the crimson collar and the use of the small LAH fouled anchors on a crimson circle inside the curl of the sleeve distinction lace. The use of the white-topped peaked cap is probably slightly anachronistic for the 1920s where the LAH and GA are likely to continue to wear cocked hats when in full dress (at least initially) but it allows me to show you the cap badges (!). I guess this version might possibly be seen in the late-30s rather than early-20s, at least within the alternative history! In truth, I don't think we'd ever see such a uniform for all the reasons discussed in the posts above but it was fun to draw it. At some point soon, I'll get around to posting the other stuff... by Medic_in_Uniform » Thu Apr 18, 2013 1:54 pm Forgot to add this one: This was the design for something that might work for the Duke of Edinburgh as Lord High Admiral; it's slightly different in that it is based on the current RN Flag Officers' ceremonial day coat and has different sleeve distinction lace. The badges and the shoulder boards are essentially the same but with the historic Tudor crown replaced with the current St Edward's Crown. The cuff distinction insignia also uses rows of oak leaves in place of some of the gold distinction lace but the pattern is different: given that the broader upper row of 1" lace was only from the hypothetical alternative timeline, I thought that the best way might be to adapt the existing insignia for Admiral of the Fleet. The most obvious way to do this was to replace some of the plain lace with oak leaves so that the rows alternate between the two and therefore the upper row is the standard flag officer 14mm lace with 50mm diameter curl. I considered the option of placing crimson behind the lace and oakleaves and it works quite well bu still looks a little too much like the scarlet "lights" of medical officers. I also considered using the crimson for the coat's collar and this also works OK but without the overlying oakleaves, it generally seemed to look better to keep the plain white collar which also helps to bring the white of the cap into the overall desing. Final note: yes, I know, this is not a direct representation of Prince Philip's decorations and awards. These are just there to give the general impression...! On the whole, this seems to work and represents a subtle upgrade of the existing Admiral of the Fleet insignia, rather than wholesale change. The cuff lace will also work perfectly well on a standard No.1 monkey jacket. by Clive19 » Thu Apr 18, 2013 3:47 pm They are great, very well done on those. Its a shame it wasn't done in real life. One of may favourite parts is the Order of Merit however the military division has swords through it http://www.medals.org.uk/united-kingdom/united-kingdom008.htm by the way that is a very useful website for looking up medals and decorations Yes, I agree: the Military Division of the Order of Merit does indeed have crossed swords incorporated into its badge but there are currently no appointees within that branch. The Duke of Edinburgh wears the civilian version of the Order's insignia. On the other hand, it probably would be appropriate for the late 1930s version in my previous post, depending on who might have held such a post at the time. With some minor legislative amendments, I guess it would have been possible for the Board of Admiralty to continue to exercise the powers of the role whilst an individual was appointed to the title in an honorary ceremonial capacity. Just for you, here's a slightly different version of the contemporary LAH dress uniform, this one has the crimson collar I mentioned and gold fouled anchors on each side that echo the flag. For comparison, it's next to the ceremonial day coat of a contemprary Admiral as 1SL/CNS. And finally, the insigbnia for the other associated honorary ceremonial appointments of Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom and Rear Admiral of the United Kingdom. The sleeve distinction lace has been deliberately chosen to suggest those of the RN substantive flag ranks of Vice-Admiral and Rear Admiral -- but without following them exactly, so that these are clearly different. The loop above the oakleaves for the RAUK is in the usual 14mm gold lace but is of the same 50mm diameter as flag officers' curls, rather than the 45mm of loop for Commodores, which matches the curls of all other officers. The cuff lace would be the same for both day coats and the No.1 monkey jacket. The shoulder board insignia for the day coats follow a pattern after the LAH insignia but are deliberately NOT the same as those of the RN ranks. The caps would be worn with the standard flag officer two rows of oakleaves and the LAH version of the cap badge. Only the LAH would have the oakleaf pattern embroidery on the sword belt; the others would also be crimson morocco leather and would use the same buckle but would have the more usual three rows of plain gold embroidery. If day coats were to have crimson collars then only the LAH would wear his fouled anchor insignia, the others would be plain. If day coats were to have white collars, as per standard flag officer day coats, then no insignia would be worn. I guess if only the LAH were to have the uniform then maybe the white collar would be better, whereas if all three appointments were to be given ceremonial dress then maybe the crimson collars would make more sense. by Clive19 » Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:45 pm Nice, I like it a lot This one's for Sketor by Medic_in_Uniform » Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:30 pm A little while back, Sketor asked about the possibility of uniforms and insignia for the Metropolitan Police in Londan in this timeline, which I have to admit I hadn't really thought about before! It's taken me a while to find the time to be able to complete this but now I have a few things I'd like to show you guys: 1. Cap badges and so on The top row is the early cap badges; the bullion crown & wreath is for "chief officer" ranks and the silver badge with the crimson velvet backing behind the crown is for Superintendents and Inspectors (in military terms, the "officer" ranks) and the dull finish one-piece badge is for sergeants and constables. The bottom row would be later versions of the same set. The large metal plate badge on the left is the "helmet star" from the front of the traditional constables' "Custodian" helmet and the large version on the right would be the official badge used on signage etc. In the middle are the one-piece metal shoulder-titles and the standard uniform button. 2. Rank insignia I tried a few different versions; the first amends the usual UK police insignia and brings them approximately into line with the alternative army insignia from this timeline - it's OK but doesn't really work for me to be honest. Here it is: I figure that the original intention (from the inception of the police in the UK) of keeping police uniforms different to military uniforms is a sound idea, so I figured that the police generally would be reluctant to change and move away from their established insignia so I ultimately stuck with this version which uses some bits of the old Met Police structure from pre-WW2 and ads a few other twists. There are, overall, more individual grades but I figure there would probably be fewer people in each grade. The role of Clerk Sergeant (a real historical Met Police rank which had insignia same as Station Sgt.) is kind of a non-operational administrative role for long-serving senior sergeants prior to retirement, so I've separated it out and given it a different insignia like an Army WO2. In practice, it carries no additional operational authority than a Station Sergeant. Sub-inspector would usually be either an acting rank for a sergeant temporarily fulfilling a more senior role or a probationary position pending confirmation of substantive appointment as a Station Inspector. The only exceptions to this would be some special service units where Sub-Inspector would be a substantive rank. The significance of this is that UK law allows police officers of certain ranks specific additional powers over those of a normal constable, for example the authority to detain a suspect for a longer period of time. 3. Uniforms These are the general day-to-day working uniforms. Constables and Sergeants retain the older-style closed, high-collar tunic but have more practical buttoned breast pockets and flaped hip pockets. Inspectors and above wear four-pocket open-collar belted jackets with a collar and tie. The now ubiquitous black-and-white diced cap band of the UK police will not be introduced for many years so peaked caps (when worn) are plain dark blue for constables and sergeants and have a black hatband of oakleaf pattern lace for inspectors and above, as well as peak embroidery. The custodian helmet will remain the usual headwear for constables and sergeants on patrol duties. An open-collar jacket, worn with a pale blue shirt and tie, will be introduced first for Divisional Clerk Sergeants and later will replace the high-collar working jacket as the standard uniform for all sergeants and constables. 4. Ceremonial full dress. This has always existed for some senior grades within the Metropolitan Police and is worn on formal State occasions. Here, I've extrapolated this to all ranks so that the police outside the Royal palaces and Parliament can get just as dressed up as the Guards when the occasion demands (!). The tunic for sergeants and constables has a similar high-collar and seven button fron as the working jacket but is a pocketless formal tunic, based (loosely) on the older Victorian version of their uniform. The ceremonial dress for inspectors and superintendents has a blue jacket decorated with black mohair frogging (yes, it's a but more military looking...) and all-black silk embroidery for inspectors and silver bullion for suerintendents. Cuffs are peaked with small black lace Austrian knot decoration. Inspectors have plain blue collar and cuffs with black lace and knot; Chief Inspectors and Superintendents (and above) have black velvet collars and cuffs with black lace edging and silver bullion ebroidery. More senior officers have gauntlet-style cuffs with silver bullion details and bullion edging to epaulettes. The ranks of Assistant Commissioner (equivalent rank and insignia to a Chief Constable heading a smaller County police force in the UK) and Deputy commissioner have oakleaves on the cuff and all around the collar. The tunic has a silver buttoned front and is worn with a silver and blue waist sash. The Commissioner has more extensive oak-leaf embroidery, broadly similar to that of an Army general. Like the Army and the Royal Navy, the historical uniform for senior officers inluded a full cocked had with feather plumes - this is not completely abolished but reserved only for the most formal occasions like Coronations and State Funerals. Just for comparison, here's the actual ceremonial full dress, as worn by the current incumbent Commissioner: Finally, here's the equivalent uniform for the ranks of Deputy Assistant Commissioner and Commander. Note the black frogging on the front of the jacket and the detailed Austrian Knots on the cuffs -- very Victorian! Smaller silver oakleaves on the collar though. Yes, these senior officers are still wearing cocked hats with feather plumes into the 21st Century and, unusually, wear swords with full ceremonial dress too! Obviously the Comissioner has far more feathers...! Re: This one's for Sketor by sketor7558 » Thu Jun 13, 2013 12:37 am Medic_in_Uniform wrote: A little while back, Sketor asked about the possibility of uniforms and insignia for the Metropolitan Police in Londan in this timeline, which I have to admit I hadn't really thought about before! MetPol20s_Badges.jpg MetPol20s_Rank2.jpg MetPol20s_uniform2.jpg MetPol20s_Dress2.jpg Met Commissioner Ceremonial 1a.jpg Met DAC Ceremonial1.jpg Outstanding work Medic, you should earn a knighthood for this very nice work, thanks! sketor7558 by ChrisWI » Thu Jun 13, 2013 2:42 am I must concur with Sketor, excellent job on the police charts - simply amazing! ChrisWI Location: West Islip,New York,United States by Medic_in_Uniform » Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:48 am I have a few other bits and pieces that I'm in the process of finishing and should be able to post fairly soon: some Army full dress uniforms for the Royal Artillery, Royal Army Medical Corps, Rifle Brigade and an alternative variant for a different infantry regiment. by Clive19 » Thu Jun 13, 2013 12:41 pm Stunning pictures, loving all the police ones. Really like the officer's full dress and the frogging on the front. Very good by Medic_in_Uniform » Fri Jun 14, 2013 12:19 pm RAMC Full Dress Warrant Officers and other ranks Cuff details Rifle Brigade The details are drawn from the traditional uniforms of a number of british rifle regiments; dark "rifle green" is the main colour, with the usual British scarlet as an accent colour only. Buttons and rank insignia are black and bullion, where worn, is silver rather than gold. Rank markings: Note the two images on the right show differing versions of the colonel uniform; the one on the left of the two has the gold aguillettes and Royal Cyhers of an ADC to the King, and might be worn by a Royal colonel-in-Chief of one of the regiments or a General appointed as Regimental Colonel. The version on the extreme right has the scarlet hat band and badges of an officer of the General Staff, with dispensation to wear the full dress of his old regiment rather than the standard scarlet tunic of General Staff Officers. Warrant Officers and other ranks: The four Rifle Regiments use the same basic pattern of Full dress uniforms but each regiment has a different cuff pattern: Royal Regiment of Artillery The various artillery components of the British army are merged in the the overall "Royal Artillery." The titles "Bombardier" and "Lance-Bombardier" replace "Corporal" and "Lance-Corporal" as the junior NCO ranks. For ceremonial purposes, the officers and men of certain units of the previous Royal Horse Artillery retain their frogged cavalry-type uniforms but with detailing amended to match those of the other RA regiments. The gold frogged tunic on the right is for those senior officers and dignitaries appointed as ceremonial Regimental Colonels of the various sub-regiments that comprise the RA. Artillery Officers on the General Staff and General Officers of Artillery (certain specific ceremonial roles have artillery blue rather than the usual scarlet as their dress uniforms). The general officer variant would, for example, be worn by the general holding the ceremonial appointment of "Master Gunner, St James's Park," when on parade in that ceremonial capacity. by Medic_in_Uniform » Fri Jun 14, 2013 1:06 pm Finally, for now, a different infantry Regiment of the Line to that shown in the original Army Full Dress images a few pages back. This is for the fictional King's Borsetshire Regiment and the basic scarlet tunic is the same but there are regiment-specific changes, such as the traditional regimental facing colour and the cuff pattern, as well as the cap and collar badges. Like the image of the Rifle Brigade officers, above, this pic shows company and field officers as well as versions of the uniform for colonel and above (as worn by the Regimental Colonel and also officers promoted to the General Staff from, late the Borsetshire Regiment. by ijnfleetadmiral » Fri Jun 14, 2013 1:58 pm ijnfleetadmiral Location: Corinth, MS by Clive19 » Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:56 am by Clive19 » Mon Jun 17, 2013 6:03 pm I don't suppose a youre doing a lancer's uniform are you? I think you could do a really good version of it Medic. by Medic_in_Uniform » Mon Jun 17, 2013 11:26 pm That might be an interesting one to do -- usually plenty of colour and details... To be honest, I guess I just sort of started with the obvious main branches of service and then based them (some more loosely than others) on what had gone before. I've now covered a couple of versions of the line infantry; the general staff; general officers and field marshals; rifle regiments; the artillery; the medical corps. The next on my list was probably the Royal Tank Regiment as I fancied doing something a bit different (but then all-black doesn't show up well in drawings...!). If you hadn't spotted the patterns already, then I'll just point out the basics of what I've tried to incorporate into the designs. The underlying premise is that full dress fell into disuse during and after WW1 and that by the time of its re-introduction in the mid-1920s (in this timeline) the War Office, the CIGS and the General Staff decided to take the opportunity to streamline and update the uniforms — but without completely neutering the idiosyncratic history and traditions so dear to the regiments and corps of the British army. In this timeline, then, the dark blue "Patrol" dress would not therefore evolve into the contemporary "No.1" ceremonial dress currently used by much of the British army, although "blue Patrols" would still be retained as an intermediate optional/prescribable semi-formal undress uniform for officers, WOs and duty senior NCOs in many units. All ranks are transitioning to wearing peaked forage caps as the headwear for dress uniforms (with, potentially, a few minor exceptions such as, perhaps, the RTR). While this seems to discard previous "traditional" patterns of headdress, it must be remembered that uniform hats developed and changed on a regular basis from tricorns and mitre caps to shakos and bicorns (and hence into cocked hats) as well as the busby and bearskin variants of fur hats and any number of different cavalry and infantry helmets, some worn for battle and some purely ceremonial, as well as bonnets, "pill-box" and peaked undress forage caps. Anyway, the point is that change was a constant process and reflected and was influenced by styles of other countries (mainly across Europe). In general, other ranks wear one pattern of cap, usually dark blue with regimental colours to hatband, piping and/or crown piping to match the main uniform and facing colours. They tend to have narrower, slide-buckle chin straps and metal cap badges. Officers may have a variant on the OR cap or may be somewhat different in appearance. They tend to have broader leather chin straps and bullion/embroidered versions of the cap badges with a little more colour. Officers up to Captain wear plain peaks; Field officer of Major and Lt. Colonel rank wear passing peaks with (usually) a band of raised bullon embroidery around the outer edge and officers on the General Staff (Colonel, Brigade Colonel) wear one row of bullion oak leaves with the Royal crest badge of the General Staff. General Officers and Field Marshals wear two rows of oakleaves and their own rank-specific cap badges. For warrant officers, WO1 essentially wear the same pattern as the junior (company-grade) officers while WO2 (and WO3 where used) wear OR pattern but with officer cap badges. With regards to uniform, the tunic pattern is broadly the same for all ranks but with additional embellishments at the cuffs and collar which increase with rank. As a standardisation measure, I postulated that three main cuff designs would be developed, derived from the basic forms previously used by most units but in a regulated format. All regiments and corps would be restricted to one of these patterns (or, possibly, a combination of them). The three basic cuff designs are: 1. flapped and buttoned "slash" cuff with buttonhole decoration and scalloped edge to the flap. Plain cloth (usually in contrast colour) or bullion piped edging above the cuff and around the outer edge of the flap, with increasing decoration to the flap and lace around the top of the cuff below underneath the flap for Warrant Officers and other ranks; bullion and lace on the flaps and increasing rings of bullion around the cuff for Officers: one ring for Second Lieutenant, two rings for Lieutenant and Captain, three rings for Major and Lieutenant Colonel, four rings for Colonel with some variation between regimental appointments and those appointed to the general staff. There is also a version with two rings of bullion, spaced the same as the outer rings of Colonel but with a band of lace filling the full space between them, for Brigade Colonels. General officers and above have bullion oakleaf and acorn embroidery. 2. peaked cuff with single line piped edging and small trefoil / Austrian knot above the point of the peak (some variation by unit as to plain or bullion piping by rank). The same pattern of decorative lace or bullion below the piped upper edge, as above. 3. Gauntlet cuff, also with plain or bullion piped edging and the same pattern of lace or bullion decoration around the upper and outer edge of the gauntlet. The main variants can be seen in the detail drawings of the RAMC and Rifle Brigade cuffs in the posts above. These basic forms would apply to all of the new full dress uniforms. Trousers are usually dark blue and outer leg stripes generally vary from narrow piping for other ranks to various degrees of broader stripes/welts for WO1 and officers and, finally, broad bullion lace with oakleaf pattern for general officers and above. Additional tunic decoration such as button placement or the use of decorative lace or frogging and so on is allowed to follow previously established regimental tradition. Other accessories such as cross-belts, shoulder sashes for sergeants and WO2, sword belts for WO1 and waist sashes for officers will vary by regiment or corps and may completely follow established tradition or may be new and updated but incorporating traditional elements. by Medic_in_Uniform » Sat Jun 29, 2013 12:15 am As mentioned above, the next instalment is the Royal Tank Regiment... Formed during WW1 after the development of "the Tank" as a new mechanised weapon of war, the Royal Tank Regiment was originally a branch of the Machine Gun Corps and then became the Tank Corps before becoming the Royal Tank Corps and finally the Royal Tank Regiment in the post-War years. It was a central component of the Royal Armoured Corps as other historic cavalry regiments moved away from horses to become mounted upon mechanised armour. In around 1920, the RTR adopted their famous black beret (being one of the first regiments to do so); it was more practical headwear inside the cramped spaces of a tank and the black didn't show the inevitable oil stains that came from working with the machinery. This practicality later spilled over into black working uniforms for tank crews and, when Full Dress was re-instituted, the RTR (which, as a new regiment, had never previously had its own Full Dress) opted to stick with black as their distinctive colour. RTC and then RTR service dress had originally used black for officers' Sam Browne belts and patent leather peaks and all ranks had used black hat bands on service dress caps. Peaked caps were also part of the initial designs for the new RTR Full Dress uniforms, along with the other other regiments but after the black beret was introduced for working dress, and then accepted as standard regimental headwear for service dress, it was eventually decided by the regimental hierarchy thaty they wished to develop their own unique traditions (like every other regiment in the British army!) and the beret was adopted for ALL orders of dress. Officers of the General Staff and General Officers promoted from the RTR or commanding Armoured Corps and Divisions, could also wear black Sam Browne belts and black peaks to their service dress caps and, later, black berets with their Service Dress or Staff Pattern battledress. General Staff Officers promoted from the RTR and serving with armoured units would sometimes continue to wear black full dress but with unit-specific badges removed and with the addition of General Staff badges and collar and cuff embellishments. Initial Post-War Service Dress: Officer Service Dress -- Peaked Forage Caps WO and Other Ranks Service Dress -- Peaked Forage Caps Full Dress, as originally planned: WO and Other Ranks Full Dress -- Peaked Dress Caps Officer Full Dress -- Peaked Dress Caps Working dress was originally the Army's new standard field service uniformas for other regiments but very quickly tank crews discovered the RAF variant for air crew (later all RAF ranks) the buttons of which fastened behind a placket,preventing them from snagging in confined spaces. As these uniforms were initially produced only in RAF grey-blue, they chose the simple expedient of dyeing them black. Eventually, this unofficial "tank uniform" was recognised and formally adopted and procured, initially by the RTR and later for many of the other new tank regiments too. The WO1 RSM and the Corporal wear standard Battledress in RTR pattern but the Staff Sergeant and the Trooper wear black Tank Crew Battledress. Like many Cavalry officers before them, the RTR's comissioned ranks work hard to "adapt" the regulations and inject as much individualism as possible into supposed uniformity... The Captain, a Troop Commander or Squadron 2iC, wears his rank on a black "Tankie" jacket over standard battledress. The Lt. Colonel wears almost standard "Staff Pattern" battledress with tailored collar -- but, like the officer he is, he has had his tailor make the uniform with the covered buttons of the black tankies. (He also has the same uniform in black for when he's actually leading his Battalion from his armoured car...) The subsequently updated Service Dress looks like this: Only a few senior officers had procured the peaked dress caps before the final regulations for the Full Dress were agreed. Technically, these remained in the regulations and were occasionally worn at very formal events by senior officers, but not when on parade with the Regiment, when all ranks would wear the beret. The final version of the Full Dress, with berets, looks like this: Finally, some more detailed images of the badges and Full Dress cuffs: by ijnfleetadmiral » Sat Jun 29, 2013 8:39 pm I'm getting tired of paying your work so many compliments. Yet another brilliant set. About the Lancer uniforms, I think they could fit into your timeline of simplification and standardisation. It can be a smart yet straight forward rig. And variety can be put on easily by changing the two principle colours. Could even make a tropical version by changing the base colour to white (though this isn't a real variation). An example in a film is the cavalry that have arrived before the credits in the film Zulu (watched it today). Good examples do exist on the internet too. It derives from the Polish Uhlan uniform. A version I like is the 17th/21st Lancers. A dark blue with white plastron and linings. Though I don't think much of the czapka helmets. really bizarre. Could easily be replaced by a peaked cap or pith helmet. They could also easily incorporate your cuffs, thinking particularly of the one with Austrian knot. by Medic_in_Uniform » Mon Jul 01, 2013 12:52 am Yes, I like this idea -- I'll see what I can come up with. I'd like to take a crack at Dragoons, hussars and lancers but that's a heck of a lot of fiddly details to get right, so it might take a while...! I'm not a great fan of the czapka in this context but, given the basic premise I had set myself, then I think it should be possible to come up with something for the lancers along the lines of a peaked dress forage cap using the colours from the tunic, piping and plastron foor the hatband, piping and crown. I have a few ideas in mind! I also need to do the Royal Engineers at some point and the Royal Military Police too... BTW, to anyone who sent me a PM recently: thank you and I have replied but I'm not sure the PM system is working fully as they all seem to be stuck in my outbox! by Clive19 » Mon Jul 01, 2013 2:17 am I do also like the lancer modifications to a standard No 1 style uniform. Such as this Out of interest, what else are you working on these days Medic? by Medic_in_Uniform » Mon Jul 01, 2013 7:30 am To be honest, I'm not doing much else like this right now. I have too many proper work-related things that I have to do at the moment. I enjoy playing around with the drawings and refining the designs though so I still do some as a kind of "down-time" break when I have a few hours (my wife calls it "work-avoidance"...!). The Lancer uniforms are kind of fun and borrow design cues from much later European styles than many other British regiments (so much so that some Lancer full dress barely looked "British" at all!) but that also makes them more interesting too! by Medic_in_Uniform » Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:08 pm OK, Clive -- still something of a work-in-progress but see what you think of these... Random fictional Lancer Regiment -- NCO / WO Random fictional Lancer Regiment -- Officers by Clive19 » Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:18 pm Very good, very good indeed. Thanks medic what could possibly need doing to those? by Medic_in_Uniform » Sat Aug 10, 2013 1:05 pm Hi Clive, I guess they just need a little refinement: the lower end of the plastron and the overlap of the front tunic flap needs to be a little narrower and I need to add in the cap cords and cross-belts. That kind of thing. I'm happy with the overall look but I think sorting out those sort of details will just finish them off. The other thing that ocuured to me is that the current "look" with overalls covering short boots would work better with blue patrol jackets (or contemporary No.1) but for full dress they shoul probably also have full below-knee riding boots. I'll try both and see how they look. I also need to add in the piping on the quarter-seams of the cap crown (it's most noticeable on the vertical front seam but is also on the sides and back). All the current No. 1 caps of the contemporary Lancer regiments feature this unique variant of the dress peaked caps -- a nod in the direction of the decorative lace and piping on the four vertical edges of the csapka-style lancer dress caps/helmets. I'll also try some variations on colour-schemes too; maybe red tunic / navy plastron with red caps and yellow (or gold) piping and stripes. There are plenty of historical examples of different coloured full dress varants among the British lancer regiments. As these now happen to be ready, here also are the uniforms for the Corps of Military Police. Note, not yet the Corps of Royal Military Police -- that happened later -- but a merged Corps that incorporated the previous Military Mounted Police and Military Foot Police. The uniforms are: Full Dress. The NCO / other ranks version is actually not too different to the historic full dress of the Military Foot Police around the turn of the century, which would have been worn with the infantry version of the home service pattern dress helmet. Obviously here I've paired the uniforms with a dress version of the scarlet-topped cap, in keeping with the general scheme for dress uniforms for all the other regiments that I outlined above. The officer / WO1 version is something of a confection of my own imagination (!). Blue Patrols. A variant of an older undress uniform worn historically in place of coloured regimental full dress, largely replaced by the khaki service dress. In the contemporary British Army, it forms the basis of the formal "No.1 Dress" which effectively replaced full dress for most regiments after WW2. It is still used by specific units like the Household division for formal wear on some non-parade occasions. Here it reperesents a formal duty uniform for military police undertaking certain specific duties. Note also the unique variant on the senior officers' Home Service Undress dark blue embellished tunic that is specific to the post of Provost Marshal. As an aside, in peace time the Provost Marshal (and professional head of the CMP) here holds the rank of Brigade Colonel and therefore wears the appropriate single row of bullion oak leaves on his dress cap and the associated gold cuff lace on his full dress uniform. He is also entitled to special ADC aguilletes. The deputy provost marshal and chief-of-staff of the Corps would be a full colonel, with assistant provost marshals (and COs of deployable detached units) in the field officer ranks of Lieut. Colonel and Major. In time of general mobilisation, with an increase in the overall size and duties of the corps, the post may be up-graded to general officer status, usually in the rank of Major General. For the most part, the usual general officer uniform would be worn, but when on parade with or formally representing the CMP, the general officer cap badge and two rows of oak leaves would be worn on the CMP scarlet-topped cap and the full general officer-pattern bullion oak leaves would be worn on the scarlet collar and cuffs of the CMP full dress. Service Dress. The usual khaki suit - worn with formal caps; parade version is white belts for other ranks, crimson sashes for senior NCOs (as shown) otherwise polished black belts. Officers / WO1 wear black Sam Brownes. Note the senior staff officers (Provost Marshal and Deputy Provost Marshals) wear the Staff Officer badge (and gorget patches) in place of the Corps badge but still wear the CMP scarlet-topped cap. For less formal barracks wear and when not on formal patrol / policing duties the plain khaki service-dress caps without the scarlet tops may be worn (and for these, the senior officers would have the standard scarlet hat band). Field Dress. The usual Army battledress, which may be worn in Field-pattern or Staff-pattern, according to rank. For most duties a red cover is worn over the top of the standard khaki peaked cap but this may be removed if it would be too conspicuous. CMP do not wear the usual other-ranks khaki side-caps. Officers would frequently not wear the red covers in the field unless undertaking specific policing duties but might still wear the black-on-red "MP" armbands, as required. Away from active combat zones, MPs might wear the white Sam Browne-style pistol belts and white gaiters when on patrol / policing duties (worn here by the WO1). by ijnfleetadmiral » Sun Aug 11, 2013 1:38 am by Clive19 » Mon Aug 12, 2013 12:38 am Amazing work, amazing One minor note, the lancer's uniform has two extra buttons next to the collar. Just have a look at the pictures incase my powers of description fail me. by Medic_in_Uniform » Mon Aug 12, 2013 11:56 am Clive19 wrote: One minor note, the lancer's uniform has two extra buttons next to the collar. Just have a look at the pictures incase my powers of description fail me. Yup, you are entirely correct; those additional two buttons fastening the upper edge of the plastron, either side of the collar, would keep the top of the plastron from bowing out. It's just another one of the little things I need to fix, along with adding the additional accoutrements...! BTW: lots of stuff for you here: (if you haven't seen it already!) http://pinterest.com/patrickbaty/cavalry-lancers/ by Cobra Kebab » Fri Aug 16, 2013 9:33 am Can't really express how much i appreciate your work. I seldom log in but I lurk a lot. How about a general officer's lancer uniform? Is your idea that the red piping is a permanent fixture of lancer uniforms, regardless of regiment?. I thought that piping on british lancer uniforms was of the same colour as the plastron and cuffs? Hussars next? Cobra Kebab by Medic_in_Uniform » Sun Aug 18, 2013 2:56 pm To be honest, the design above was very much a speculative first pass at what I might use but I was aware that it would need some refining, I was simply playing with ideas and using the red piping was just one of those -- although I think it does kind of work. I was toying with the idea of introducing contrast coloured piping (not necessarily red) for all the lancer regimental variations in uniform colours. For example, those regiments with scarlet plastrons on dark blue tunics (5th, 9th, 12th) or dark blue on scarlet (16th) might have had white piping or perhaps yellow (or gold) piping to match their yellow trouser stripes. I actually have much more accurate representations (albeit with collars, cuffs and epaulettes updated to the new "standardisation" for my timeline) for the 5th, 9th, 12th, 16th, 17th and 21st Lancers in their traditional colours. When I get time to fully finish them, I'll post the whole lot...! A general officer ceremonial variant on the lancer uniform would, frankly, be just ridiculously over-the-top, what with all the belts and cords and sashes and bullion embroidery and different coloured uniforms sections, not to mention aguillettes and gold trouser stripes! Utterly far too much and a classic case of "gilding the lily" if you ask me. ...it therefore sounds fabulous -- and I must have a go at drawing one of those...!! The only question is, which would be the base colours of the plastron and the tunic? Scarlet on blue or blue on scarlet...? by SFMRAS » Mon Aug 19, 2013 10:33 am Use both; one for general officers, the other for marshals/Royals. Alternatively, do a rough draft of both and see which is better looking. SFMRAS Maybe...! The whole thing puts me in mind of a something like a British equivalent of the old German rank / role of "General der Kavallerie." Obviously, there is also the very old Royal Household appointment of "The Master of the Horse" but that is a very distinct mediaeval position that used to have military significance but is now very much purely ceremonial (and has its own distinctive scarlet full dress uniform, now usually seen only at specific events like Trooping the Colour). I'll see what I can come up with but maybe it should wait until I've also been able to complete Hussars and Dragoons and we can compare which would work better (!). by Cobra Kebab » Mon Aug 19, 2013 11:44 am My idea behind requesting a general officer's lancer uniform, was of a royal or otherwise prominent general being appointed honorary colonel-in-chief of a regiment, thus being entitled to wear said regiment's uniform with general's insignia. One could also envision a flamboyant general privately commissioning a dress uniform in the pattern of his old regiment. by SFMRAS » Mon Aug 19, 2013 1:10 pm Medic_in_Uniform wrote: Maybe...! Looking at the MoH uniform, I noticed that the insignia appears to be an outgrowth of the 1700s/early 1800s general rank insignia. When you're done the Hussar and Dragoons, you could always write the difference in uniforms as a reflection of the MoH's origins, if you pursue the MoH angle. Regular MoH would wear the current version (I don't know when that came to be instituted,) while members of the cavalry would get a regimental-appropriate uniform. Depending on how the MoH is appointed in your alternate universe, their could be royalty, peer, civilian, police, veteran, Army, RN, RAF, RM, etc. specific uniforms. Granted, RN or RAF MoH would be a little different, but it makes for a fun exercise. by Medic_in_Uniform » Mon Aug 19, 2013 9:15 pm Hi Cobra, Glad you're here again! This is, after all, originally your thread so thank you for sparking all this off and letting me play with it -- look how it has grown...!! The British approach to Royal or other honorary Colonels or Colonels-in-Chief of regiments was always that, when on parade in that role, they would wear the uniform of the Regiment with the appropriate Colonel's insignia and accoutrements, regardless of their actual position or substantive rank. Thus Field Marshal the Lord Guthrie, as Colonel-in-Chief of The Life Guards, wears the uniform of a Life Guards field officer with Colonel's insignia when riding with the other regimental colonels for the Queen's Birthday Parade. That is partly why I included such variants for some of the designs in the previous posts. Now, having said all that, I'd still love to have a go at adding my General Officer-pattern collar and cuffs, with the bullion oak leaves, to the updated lancer uniform. I guess the role would be some sort of honorary appointment as the notional ceremonial head of all the Lancers. I guess that would then equally fit with something similar for Hussars and Dragoons -- when I finally get around to doing those...! That's why I was thinking of the German "General der Kavallerie" but in some sort of honorary capacity. It guess it would be the equivalent of the dark blue General's uniform I did a little while back for the Royal Artillery -- which, it occurs to me, could also be worn with Field Marshal's cap badge and rank insignia by the Sovereign in the rile of Captain-General of Artillery. by Clive19 » Tue Aug 20, 2013 12:34 am General der Kavallerie sounds like a good idea, sounds kind of similar in principle to some of the navy admiral positions e.g. Flag Officer Submarines An alternative idea is that you could use the Major-General commanding the Household Division as a parallel. Perhaps another general officer commanding an area which includes Lancers. Or even put a lancer unit under the household division. by Cobra Kebab » Tue Aug 20, 2013 6:18 am I guess the role would be some sort of honorary appointment as the notional ceremonial head of all the Lancers. I think this would be the same as the old french position of Colonel General. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonel_General_(France) Also, here in Sweden, many of our former kings and other royals used to sometimes wear the dress uniform of a specific regiment with general's insignia. (Svea Life Guards, Crown Prince's Own Hussars, Scanian Dragoons etc) by Clive19 » Wed Aug 21, 2013 2:08 am That's interesting, taking these titles with General of Cavalry as a starting point, you could have a head of each "arm" of the army who would be the head of a policy/doctrine/tactics development and also have a major part to play in procurement for their respective arms. Theoretically you could have one for each "arm". This is a list of possible arms with which to use this title. Infantry, Cavalry and Armour, Artillery and Aviation, Engineers, Signals and Intelligence, Medical Services, Logistics, Adjutant-General's Corps I have grouped some together as I assessed they wouldn't be large enough in isolation to warrant being its own "arm". You could have a different title for certain ones e.g. AGC could be Adjutant-General (which links in nicely in with itself), Medical Services could have a Surgeon-Genereal, I was toying with Bombardier-General for the Artillery but it could be a bit much. Using Cavalry and Armour as a potential example (using Colonel-General) General Sir Peter Thorne, Colonel-General Cavalry and Armour, heads the Directorate of Cavalry and Armour which deals with the development and would be the ruling body for matters of policy and doctrine relating to his arm of the army. In this role he has a major part to play in procuring equipment for his arm or that shared with other arms. He would sit on a board which would be under the Army Board (or equivalent) with the other heads of arms, maybe headed by the Chief of the General Staff (or equivalent or a deputy) There would be similar directorates for the other arms. There is probably something similar already but this allows the General Lancer uniform and also a variety of others as well. On an army the scale of these days it wouldn't make sense to have these directorates but for an empire it could make sense. (I've had some spare time to put some thought into it, hence the long suggestion) by JMRamos » Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:08 am On what program did you make the shoulder boards and uniforms? JMRamos by Medic_in_Uniform » Thu Aug 22, 2013 6:50 pm The original designs are all done as object-oriented vector drawings in either Corel DRAW! or Adobe Illustrator. They are then exported and saved as JPG files for uploading to the web. I started out with Corel on my PC many, many years ago and I've progressively got more adept at using it over the last decade (or more...!). Now that my main desktop and notebook machines are Macs I'm trying to convert to using Illustrator but I'm finding it frustrating because I frequently know what I want to do (and know exactly how to achieve it with Corel) but can't work out how to go about it with Illustrator. I therefore end up getting out my old PC laptop and going back to Corel -- which is the main reason I still keep the PC! I guess I should just take the time to go on a proper user course for Illustrator! I'm away from home base for a few weeks so won't be able to do much more work on the drawings for a while as I won't be able to take the computers with me. Depending on whether I have decent Internet access (which is doubtful) I may not post much at all until I get back. I'll chip-in when I can. by JMRamos » Fri Aug 23, 2013 3:14 am Thanks for that. I'll try downloading those two. by Medic_in_Uniform » Wed Sep 11, 2013 1:50 pm Much more accurate and detailed Lancer uniforms. These are NCOs up to WO2 and show all six of the extant individual Lancer Regiments around the time in question. I've tried to keep as many of the historical and traditional elements and colours as possible but there are a few variations too. The badges have been standardised a little by including a standard pattern of crossed lances as the backgound element of all the cap badges. Those regiments with other traditional emblems have had these incorporated somewhere in the unit insignia such as collar badges or shoulder strap embroidery. The colours and patterns of the peaked dress caps broadly cover follow the traditional colours of the regiments, with a couple of notable changes: the 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers no longer have the Irish green plumes that would have been on their czapka helmets so, instead, the crowns of their caps are dark irish green instead of dark blue (and this also helps to distinguish them from the 9th (Queen's Royal) Lancers. The 5th also have matching green piping for collar and cuffs and it is also used as the backing for NCO chevrons. All regiments have the double yellow cavalry trouser stripes except the 17th who have white. 1. Cuff decoration for all ranks up to Colonel (various regiments): 2. 5th, 9th, 12th Lancers: 3. 16th, 17th, 21st Lancers: Note the WO2 (17th), has officer-pattern embroidered/bullion cap and collar badges and gold fittings to his uniform, including the longer officer-style cap cords over his right shoulder. The officer variants for these regiments and (hopefully) the other senior appointments we discussed in the previous posts will follow later when I have time. 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Algeria Hostage-Taking Siege: Terrorist Leader's Final Order Was to Kill All Hostages From Time quoting AP (1/21/2013): Inside Job, 2 Canadian Militants in Algeria Siege (ALGIERS, Algeria) — The hostage-taking at a remote Algerian gas plant was carried out by 30 militants from across the northern swath of Africa and two from Canada, authorities said. The militants, who wore military uniforms and knew the layout, included explosives experts who rigged it with bombs and a leader whose final order was to kill all the captives. The operation also had help with inside knowledge — a former driver at the plant, Algeria’s prime minister said Monday. In all, 38 workers and 29 militants died, the Algerian prime minister said Monday, offering the government’s first detailed account of four days of chaos that ended with a bloody military raid he defended as the only way possible to end the standoff. Five foreigners are still missing. “You may have heard the last words of the terrorist chief,” Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal told reporters. “He gave the order for all the foreigners to be killed, so there was a mass execution, many hostages were killed by a bullet to the head.” ...All but one of the dead victims — an Algerian security guard — were foreigners. The dead hostages included seven Japanese workers, six Filipinos, three energy workers each from the U.S. and Britain, two from Romania and one worker from France. The prime minister said three attackers were captured but did not specify their nationalities or their conditions or say where they were being held. He said the Islamists included a former driver at the complex from Niger and that the militants “knew the facility’s layout by heart.” The vast complex is deep in the Sahara, 800 miles (1,300 miles) south of Algiers, with a network of roads and walkways for the hundreds of workers who keep it running. The attackers wore military uniforms, according to state television, bolstering similar accounts by former hostages that the attackers didn’t just shoot their way in. “Our attention was drawn by a car. It was at the gate heading toward the production facility. Four attackers stepped out of a car that had flashing lights on top of it,” one of the former hostages, Liviu Floria, a 45-year-old mechanic from Romania, told The Associated Press. The militants had said during the standoff that their band included people from Canada, and hostages who had escaped recalled hearing at least one of the militants speaking English with a North American accent. The Algerian premier said the Canadians were of Arab descent. He further said the militant cell also included men from Egypt, Mali, Niger, Mauritania and Tunisia, as well as three Algerians. Officials in Canada could not confirm that any of the attackers were from there. “The announcement of the Algerian prime minister is fine, but we need verification. It could be a forged document. We need to confirm,” said a Canadian official who was not authorized to speak publicly and requested anonymity. ...Moktar Belmoktar, who is believed to have orchestrated the attack, said in a statement over the weekend that the Algerian site was chosen after the country opened its airspace. Sellal said negotiating was essentially impossible. “Their goal was to kidnap foreigners,” he said. “They wanted to flee to Mali with the foreigners, but once they were surrounded they started killing the first hostages.” He said the assault by Algerian special forces on the plant on Saturday that killed the last group of militants and hostages came after the kidnappers attempted to destroy the complex: “They led us into a real labyrinth, in negotiations that became unreasonable.” So they were negotiating. And it was (ostensibly) the Algerian consent to open its airspace to the French air force to bomb northern Mali that triggered the whole episode. In Japanese tweets, I saw an astounding tweet by someone who effectively said JGC Corporation, Japanese plant engineering firm whose employees have been killed by the terrorists, deserves it because JGC has done nuclear plant engineering. When others were incensed by his remark, this person offered his excuse that he meant that the poor workers who were killed were like the workers at Fukushima I Nuke Plant, who were forced to work without being told of the danger. What an insult to all - JGC, JGC workers, and Fuku-I workers. Labels: Algeria John Bernhart said... I won't defend the "terrorists" but how can people who do not have access to an air force such as that of France to defend themselves against military aggression. Moreover, we need to consider how the U.S. war against Libya destabilized Mali. Reap what you sow. Chickens come home to roost. Japanese must understand that as an allied power to the USA, Japanese might be held accountable by the victims of US militarism. " So they were negotiating. And it was (ostensibly) the Algerian consent to open its airspace to the French air force to bomb northern Mali that triggered the whole episode. " Triggered may be, or not. It was not a IED ready to be remote triggered when a vehicule comes in. It was a very well and long time prepared heavy operation. Must have taken months - when no one acted against the massacres in Mali. The Touareg separatists of south Algeria finally brought a hell of a situation there. BTW the French intelligensia is divided and very conservative about the Mali question, the risks both of a terrorist free-zone in Africa and that of another morass like Afghanistan where the Russians lost and where the International Coalition is still to prove it has a succes. an at 3:06 AM A last point about Africa, I was amazed at reading comments on this blog that the French press did'nt say a word about Areva buying Uranium under the price in Niger. First I had heard of that. Second Miss Anne Atomic was heavily criticised for Areva's investements in Niger, considered a foolish very expensive move. What's the good price of Uranium ? The rich mines (like those of then Belgium-ruled Congo) are wiped out. Only poor mines remain (or maybe under the Antartic ?). The cost is tremendous. And then the future of Uranium has had a sort of severe hair-cut, has'nt it ? http://observ.nucleaire.free.fr/ In french, sorry, but the headlines and dates are easy to understand. John, it was also France under Sarkozy that was extremely eager to set foot on Libya. Don't hide, like the Japanese, behind "US imperialism" card. In Africa, it was FRANCE who was the imperialist. How many survivors were there to tell their stories? at anon at 12:42 PM France, GB, Begium, Italy, Portugal, Spain ( and later Germany ) actually trashed and forged Africa into fiction "states" and "borders" in the colonization process. ( Belgium itself is a mere creation of the UK, and an awkward one as you can now see the Belgium Kingdom spliting into Walons and Flamands ... ) Anyway see a wiki page about any African "state" it's a long history of wars, by African tribes, Arabic countries, Islam powers... Like war being as old as mankind. ( I regret this, of course ) Rashed Ahmmed said... 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__label__cc	0.679344	0.320656	Hammer Records Presents Rayne's Facebook: HERE Twitter: HERE Erica Marello's Linus's Soundcloud: HERE Faebook: HERE Posted by Hammer Records at 12:06 PM No comments: Labels: Hammer Records Artists -NEWS UPDATE- Hey all you music lovers! Sorry for the lack of content in the last couple of months. We here at Hammer Records have been pushing higher and higher and working harder to bring you bigger and better stuff! First off we have a new website coming! www.hammerrecords.ca will be official sometime mid January. This will include a list of all our services along with samples. Will also showcase our artists signed under our label. We will be unveiling their names and music soon enough. All 3 are currently in preproduciton for albums to be recorded later this January. Music and live shows coming soon! Also, music video for Albion Morina for his single "Love Me". Filming commences the first two weekends of January. Along with that our usual album reviews, live photos, live videos are all coming as fast as we can work on them! Working with a published Author doing an audio book for his book "Don't Read This, Unless You Want More Money!" So lots of things are in the works! Stay tuned for lots more! Bigger, badder, better! Labels: Update NERDFEST 2011 Not a lot of people really know what goes on at an event like Nerd Fest... So we’re here to tell you! It’s a night of sword play, LARPing, Costumes (think Knights, Centurions, Wizards, Wenches, etc), chain mail clothing, epic videos (like the release of Scythia’s first music video done by… US!), and of course great music! On the bill for the night were Celestial Ruin, Eye of Odin, and Scythia. Celestial Ruin got the night started with their very Kamelot meets Nightwish with hints of Evanescence sound. The female fronted band definitely had a lot of confidence in what they do, and it showed in their music. The tunes were catchy, and sound great on an album, but they are hard to pull off perfectly live without the use of backing tracks. Would have liked to see more movement and interaction on stage, and we couldn’t see the keyboard player at all, but with some more practice I think the next show will be fantastic! Keep your eyes and ears out for these guys and gal! Eye of Odin took the stage next. These fellows had great tunes, and a very interesting sound. Each song was nice and full, though the vocals seemed to be buried a little underneath everything. On that note – there was great use of backing harmonies and vocals. Each member had great stage presence, and awesome costumes, though it was the front man who really captured everyone’s attention. He doubled as the host for the evening, and has a very cool theatrical speaking voice. Over all, great show, great costumes; can’t wait for the next one!! The final musical act of the night was none other than Hammer favourites – Scythia! Having just completed, and released, their first ever music video, these guys and gals were ready to take the stage by storm. They sounded absolutely amazing. The best we’ve seen them play yet. All 5 members had HUGE stage presence, and always looked like they were having the time of their lives. They were directly communicative with the audience, who seemed to know the folk-metal band’s music well and were even shouting out requests! Scythia played both new and old – including a medley of video game theme songs including the brand new Skyrim. The drums were grand AND epic, the bass low and bite-y, the guitar crisp and huge, the oboe sat nicely on top of the mix, and the keys filled everything out perfectly. Then, of course, was lead singer, Dave Khan’s roar that powered over all! If you’re into metal, or folk, or folk metal you should definitely check these guys out however you can! All in all, the night was spectacular. Hammer and I had a lot of fun, rocked out to great music, learned a few things about sword play and stage combat, and got our Nerd on. For more pictures and videos – EMAIL US at HammerRecords@hotmail.ca Keep Rockin! Posted by Hammer Records at 4:16 PM No comments: Labels: Live Videos, Photos, Show Review Free Downloadable Music! Check out some of Hammer Records work with local artists! Free downloads, share, spread and enjoy! Erica Marrello: How to Fight by HammerRecords Rose Anson: Wake Up by HammerRecords Matt Brinkler: Unbreakable by HammerRecords Labels: Album Review Interview: Dodging Daylight Official Dodging Daylight WEBSITE Check them out on FACEBOOK Check them out on MYSPACE Posted by Hammer Records at 1:43 AM No comments: A Starlight Spectacle October 30th, 2011 shall always be a night to remember for us at Hammer Records! Hammer, a friend of ours, and I traveled down to Joseph Richard Nightclub on Granville for the Judas Priest/ Lady Starlight after party, courtesy of our friends, and my favourite local band, Cruel Young Heart, who played a fantastic set that night. It was an evening of many acts and interesting spectacles. There was a solo singer, a drag performance, a fashion show, painters, two bands, and Lady Starlight herself spinning later in the night. The first two acts were kept short with one song each. I didn’t catch the names of either performer, but they both had a lot of stage presence and confidence, let alone vocal talent. Next up was, none other than, CRUEL YOUNG HEART! They started off their set with their single, Nighttime Glow – which got the crowd of bystanders moving their hips to the catchy tune. They played another song, and then invited Kaylee Johnston, a very talented vocalist, up on stage for a cover of a Scissor Sisters’ song. It was a very cool twist to their set list! After another song, they announced they’d be right back, and sure enough, came back a few minutes later sporting new flashy costumes, and epic sunglasses! The rest of their set sounded tight, they worked the stage like true professionals, and pleased everyone in the venue. Keep your eyes and ears out for these guys – they’re going far! Check out their FACEBOOK for music, tour dates, etc! As the next band was setting up, a fashion show took place! The line was by Tush Designs, made for Lady Starlight & GaGa by Roberta Cheema. The show was put together by Nancy Perreault, with help from Harriet Vianello and her make-up team Moaning Lisa Larinnie and Dani Barnes. Very cool and creative designs! I would certainly sport those given the chance. I, Braineater then took the stage! This band had a very well put together sound, and tons of energy! The front man really knew how to work the stage, surrounding area, and the crowd! At one point he came over to where Lady Starlight, our friend Alex, and I were rocking out together, and pulled Lady Starlight close, and they rocked out like old friends. It was a very cool sight! Over all they had a really great sound and very out-of-this-world stage presence. The last spectacle of the night was Lady Gaga’s best friend, Lady Starlight, spinning! Having chatted with her earlier in the night for a while, and a few times throughout the evening, we got to know she’s a really cool chick, and really easy to talk to! Seeing her up on the turntables was quite an honour. She has an amazing personality, and a lot of talent! If you can, check her out on tour with Judas Priest, or on stage with Lady Gaga! As I said above, this was definitely a night to remember for us! Great people, great performances, great music. A lot of new connections were made, and old ones made stronger. For more pictures and videos from the night, email HammerRecords@hotmail.ca Labels: Photos, Show Review Masquerade Ball Halloween is always a busy time downtown. Everyone dressed up trying to get into the cheapest club or wandering the streets seeing everyone in costume. But some people decide to break the rules and do something... extraordinary. There is always theme events on Granville but having a masquerade ball just sounds elegant. To start off the night was Whiskey Jack. True to their name, there sound was true rock and roll. A dynamic three piece of Batman, Dracula, and.. something! It was nice to see some movement and interaction between the members But it would have been nice to see the band try and interact with the crowd a little more. I know its hard with a small crowd but maybe move away from the mic stand and rock around the stage. Some nice tunes, great bass lines. And the drummer was singing with a headset microphone. Very cool to see. Would like to hear the album or a music video to see this band shine! The Shrugs have been featured on Hammer Records a few times and they always deliver. A very dynamic band with a strong stage presence. After seeing them over and over I feel like they just are waiting for a spark or something to take them to the next level. Always writing new songs and evolving their sound but I want to see them take their stage show to something more. Halloween allowed them all to zombize themselves but it would be great to see them do something over the top for shows. Take it a step up and do something crazy! Great band, be sure to watch out for their new music video coming out soon! Lift Off is a good example of taking things up a notch. Renting a bus to bring their crowd to the show, bring their own strobe lights and fog machines, As well as huge banners. Now allowing the visual aspect match the ferocity of the music aspect it brought the whole show to a climax. The crowd was packed as they rocked through there set. Everyone was grooving and dancing to their fantastic tunes. This band is on the fast track to the top of the scene and we are proud to support them! If you haven't already checked them out then carve time into your schedule too. They have a new music video coming out soon! Turned out to be an amazing Halloween! Continue supporting the scene! James, signing off Firewind Is The Brutalist Of Wind When I heard Firewind was coming to town I grabbed the phone and dialled their management as soon as I could. I was determined to see these Greek Gods tear it up on one of my favourite Vancouver venues. The Joint Chiefs started off the night with their brand of metal. These are local campbell river band that gave it their all. Their sound was very raw and ragged. Reminds me of a super young Slayer. Lots of headbanging, jumping around stage and crazy antics, but not the strongest songs. After a few songs each riff seemed to blend into each other. Would have liked to see a little more dynamics with songs or maybe a little different instrumentation. I would imagine their album sounds tight, but live just needs a little more work. Nightrage roared onto the stage and took things up a notch or two. More melodic metal than the previous band with very tight riffs. Structured metal where I could recognize the chorus nicely. Screaming vocals pierced nicely through the duel guitar onslaught. The bass filled up the bottom end nicely, his lines just complimenting the guitar lines. Super tight drums, but thats to be expected from Firewind's drummer, Johan Nunez. This reminded me of some of the best metal bands in Vancouver, great band but not mind blowing. Taking things up about 10 notches the next band just ripped onto the stage. First thing i noticed was such a strong bass presence. Amazing lines that really drove and set the mood for the songs. Mix that in with the driving drums, riffing guitars, and soaring vocals you get White Wizzard. If Iron Maiden and Judas Priest had a baby then this band would be its offspring. Amazing stage presence, a true touring band. This band got the crowd roaring and cheering. Catch choruses and a very over the top feel overall to the band. Can't wait to see them back in town! Holy shredding guitar batman! Killer riffs, this band just whipped the crowd into a moshing frenzy. Their bass player was a madman as he leaped around the stage headbanging like no tomorrow. Arsis definitely had their craft down. Not as melodic as White Wizzard but their ferocity made up for it in spades. This band just give it their all. Their fingers were like lightening up and down the fretboards. The vocalist roared until I thought his voice would give out. The drums just blew my mind. His kicks were like a machine gun blasting out of the speakers. So dynamic yet so precise. Amazing. Firewind just blew everyone away though, as expected. A professional band that has been around for years and it shows. They showed professionalism and a level of stage presence that kept the crowd cheering the whole set. Gus G, who now is also touring as Ozzy's guitarist, just was amazing. I love firewind's albums and to see them live was a treat and will never be forgot. Sadly we weren't allowed to take pictures or videos, but they will live within our minds forever. Here are previews of the videos filmed at the show: When Great Minds and Great Tunes Come Together October the 20th was Music Industry Showcase Night at Joe's Apartment on the Granville Street strip downtown Vancouver. The night consisted of a bunch of great minds all under one roof! There were record labels, promoters, sound engineers, radio stations, photographers, and artists. The night also featured 3 singer/songwriters, and FOUR bands. That's a lot of acts! Though certainly a great time. First up was host for the night, Lee Lindsay. She had a three song set that started to draw in the crowd. Her voice was soft yet powerful, and her lyrics came straight from the heart. It was a great start to the night. Next was a fellow who'd travelled all the way from the UK. Personally, I love their musical style. It's quite different than the singer/songwriters of North America. He had a unique ton, and lots of vocal theatrics. He also really knew how to demand attention with use of stomping, and knocking on his guitar, not to mention that grand vocal style! Definitely loved his set. Third up was Mark Alexandrie. This man has an amazing voice, guitar skills, and his lyrics are passionate and straight forward. Though, somehow poetic all at the same time. He had a great presence on stage, and seemed to have quite a following amongst the crowd. Overall, loved his style. The next band, Marc Alexandre (?), had a lot of spunk. Their songs were catchy and fun, and the instruments sounded very on point. They had great stage presence, though the female vocalist/tamborine player looked bored a lot of the time. The Broadway Bullies took the stage next, and they took it by storm! Honestly, they stole the show. I'd never seen them perform before, and I was blown away. The amount of energy coming from that stage itself was incredible, let alone the whole instrumental sound which was on point and fantastic. Every member moved around that stage, though it was the singer that really captured attention. He was constantly moving, jumping, and dancing the entire set. He had a very old school vibe to him. Think, a rock n' roll version of Link Larkin from Hairspray. They have a great image, and even better songs. Definitely make sure to check them out on FACEBOOK. A Hammer Records favourite, Lift Off, took the stage. Their light show alone was incredible! These fellas always put on a great performance and wow every crowd. Their Green Day-esque sound got the crowd moving and shaking, and I believe EVERYONE was having a blast. They will be back at Joe's with bands Whisky Jack and The Shrugs on Saturday October 29th for a huge masquerade ball. Make sure to come check it out.. Hammer and I will be hosting the Lift Off tour bus! Check out the event HERE, and get your tickets ASAP! The final act for the night was a band called Quickness. Now, those who visit Joe's Apartment a lot may have recognized lead singer, Jacob Dryden... That's because he's one of the resident sound guys at the venue! Though that night, he got to see the other side! His band has a very tight sound, and work really nicely together. I would have liked to see a little more movement on stage, but over all they had a very cool aura, and lots of musical talent! Check them out HERE. It was a fun evening with lots of fantastic tunes, and tons of mingling with like-minds. We're looking forward to another one of these nights in the future. Roxy xx Here are a sample of the videos! And due to technical problems pictures are coming soon! Labels: Show Review Hammer Records Enters The Fashion World Hammer Records is proud to be working with the Vancouver Fashion Week and will be covering all of their after party shows! November 1st: Opening Night @ Celebrities Wednesday November 2nd: @ Cinema Thursday November 3rd: @ Whiskey Dix -Bands and events Friday November 4th: @ Celebraties, Caprice and Venue Saturday November 5th: @ Celebraties Sunday Novembmer 6th: @ Republic So come dance the night away! Labels: Upcoming Show Tom Morello livens up Occupy Vancouver Hammer and I were sad to have missed one of Hammer's biggest influences, Tom Morello, when he came through Vancouver last week; but were lucky enough to have our good friend Uri "Drum Skank" Soomer cover the event for us! Living Guitar Legend/Renegade Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, Street Sweeper Social Club, and now his one man show “The Nightwatchman” made an appearance in Van City, Wednesday October 19th, to support our pursuit of happiness in the ongoing Occupy movement. I went down to the Vancouver Art Gallery with the intention of listening to the man speak and maybe play a couple songs. He showed up and indeed had a few positive words to say: “This is a movement that is different from other movements” “This is a movement that has correctly identified the bad guys,” “This is a movement that has correctly identified the 99 per cent that are the righteous.” “History is not made by presidents or popes, or kings or queens or generals, or CIA kingpins running dope,” he went on, quoting from Black Spartacus Heart Attack Machine, the opening track of his solo album "World Wide Rebel Songs." “History is not made by nine robed men, or billionaires or bankers, it’s not made by them. Now they might throw a little money around, wondering who can be bought. Some might find they’re weaker, some stronger than they thought. Well we’ll stand right here, in our country, in our home. I used to think that I was alone, well….. I ain’t alone no more.” After this was all said, Morello told everyone standing there that he was planning on playing a couple songs for us all standing in the rain… but that he had a better idea in mind. He asked everyone to line up in an orderly fashion at one of the many tents erected at the Art Gallery to score free tickets to his concert that night at the Vogue Theatre. The smiles just kept coming. After he left the stage, I promptly stood in said line and took my free ticket for the ride. Everybody got one. I walked a few blocks over to the Vogue with a huge smile on my face. Now, I went down to Occupy Vancouver with enough money in my pocket for a coffee. I was completely broke due to book purchases and adult responsibilities. So for Mr. Morello to invite us all to his show for no cost…. It was simply unreal. A lot of my friends missed out on a really good time. But I made a few new ones in the process. Two Seattle boys took the stage first (their names escape me…all apologies). It was a good intro for the concert. Just two dudes playing their guitars. Really mellow tunes. I enjoyed it. After they serenaded the crowd, big bad Tom came out on stage and the people there went ape shit. A friendly crowd instantly formed at the front of the theatre stage. Tom said a few more positive words and got right into the music. There must have been at least 6 different guitars on stage that Tom would switch in and out of throughout the show. He played to every style his creative mind produced. Tom invited fellow guitarist, Carl Restivo of the Freedom Fighter Orchestra, to join him on stage and play along. Restivo was most excellent and added a perfect element to the sounds we all experienced. As a drummer, I was wondering where the drums where at. In "Stompin’ Tom" fashion, Mr. Morello whipped out a Stomping pad and kicked the crap out of it as he and Carl rocked through the program. Of course, we all heard a couple Rage classics with a new spin taken to each of them. “Guerilla Radio”, and my favourite, a Springsteen cover “The Ghost of Tom Joad”. Most excellent indeedy. The time of tremendous excitement for me came when he picked up the classic “Rage Axe”. You know the one- The electric beast with all the flailing unclipped guitar strings skanking out. I lost my mind when he started shredding it up. It was amazing. All the unique tunrntablist-style scratching and cutting sounds, which -- by the way, was the sound Tom introduced to this genre of music way before bands like Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, or Slipknot. This mothertrucker was doing it on his guitar way before that!!! Insano. He promptly took a page from the immortal Jimi Hendrix and proceeded to play the thing with his teeth… Everyone there went absolutely bonkers. The crowd… the crowd in attendance at the Vogue that night was nothing short of amazing. There were a few “Pixie Girls”, as Tom labeled them, that decided to jump on stage and flower about. I thought it was pretty funny, although a brief show stopper, Morello made light of the situation and promised everyone that when the time came at the end of the concert, we would all have a chance to jump up on stage with him and sing along. He had an awesome sense of humor and it came out every time he spoke to the audience. I was smiling the whole entire time. A real cool cat for sure. That time did come, and plenty of the crowd did indeed jump up there on stage with the man. I didn’t want to cramp the scene, so I went up into the balcony to get a good view of the final countdown. Tom got everyone in the place to sing along with him as he rocked the new “World Wide Rebel Songs” off of his new album with the same title. It was epic. I left the Vogue still smiling, hopped on the skytrain, got home, and slept like a baby. I got up the next morning with an amazing story to tell everyone. Now, his music and his positive vibes are Occupying Movements world wide. Tom has been to New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, and now Vancouver to support us in what we’re trying to accomplish. He’s keeping on with the tour (which has been going on for a long long time) with the good word to try and cure our ills. My thoughts?? Basically is that we are all tired of the negatives we face in all cultures and walks. Inequality and greed have created some pretty bad situations for a lot of our sisters and brothers. My old friend Chris said this, “ When we get sick, most of us try to ignore it and hope it goes away. Eventually it gets bad enough that we have to go see the doctor.” I think now is the time for all of us to go see that doctor, come together, and share ideas on how we can all prosper and be happy in a progressive flow of positive togetherness. Tom Morello is a true renegade. Please check out his music and listen to what he has to say. He has been inspiring me for years now, and I’m sure he’s got something for you as well. Uri “DRUM SKANK” Soomer Renegade. Posted by Hammer Records at 12:53 PM 3 comments: The Apocalypse Is Upon Us When Roxy was working fright night, I travelled to the Media Club to see ex-local band Kill Matilda rock the stage.The night was a double CD release party for Kill Matilda's Zombie Apocalypse and Sol's 3 new album. Mia Moth was supposed to open but I was pleasantly surprised when approaching the venue... I was just showing my ID when I heard a familiar sound. I was like "They're playing Bridges Out on the stereo!" but as i entered i saw them tearing it up on stage! These guys were in the middle of rocking out when I joined and started snapping pictures. They sound exactly like their album and had the stage presence to make their tunes rock. Thumping bass, heavy guitar, soaring keys, and screaming vocals made them sound tight and larger than life on stage. Only thing that would have improved the show was some band on band interaction. Its always a treat when a band is so comfortable on stage that they have fun with themselves as well as the audience. Bridges Out involved the audience and it was apparent that the crowd was familiar with some of their songs, but I would have liked to see some band members rock out with each other. Super tight sound, great crowd involvement, and just overall great performance. Up next was KUSH. I had only heard of and seen posters of them around Vancouver. Its hard to top a great band like Bridges Out, so even though they had a raw edgy sound their stage presence lacked. It took me a few songs to warm up to their sound. An interesting vocalist with an unusual sound. I would have liked to see some more movement from the whole band, they were very stationary. Their sound was a mix of blues rock and hard rock. Some great guitar licks from both guitarists. The drummer seemed a bit unsure about himself or his playing. I believe the drummer should lead the songs tempo wise and it felt like the drummer was more of a follower. Simple beats but simplicity worked for some of the songs. Great back up vocals from the rhythm guitarist. He had a song where he sang and I really liked his voice. The bass player was ripping on a firebird bass and had the look of a hard rock bassist. Would have liked to see some more movement and maybe some headbanging from him. The whole band LOOKED good, the lead guitarist looked like Petrucci, the lead singer looked like someone from Jersey Shore (in a good way) more of a modern rock look. Keep working boys! Kill Matilda looked stoked as they hoped up onto the familiar Vancouver stage. They have been touring for over a year now promoting their music all over Canada. Having great success on both radio and TV their music has been reaching new ears and new heights! This band is the real deal. Living the life of a true rock and roll band, the clothes on your back, the instruments in your hand and the music in your hearts. They put on a great show, jumping all around the stage and rocking out like no other. Playing so hard and aggressively its as if they believe the Zombie Apocalypse is happening tomorrow and this is they're last time to play! Dusty, the lead vocalist, always involves and communicates with the crowd. Everyone on that stage looks like they are having so much fun its hard not to join in. A few times I put my camera down and just headbanged. Go see them when they come back to Vancouver! A full album review of their new album Zombie Apocalypse will be coming soon! Last but not least was Sol. 3, releasing another great album. These look like your normal straight up rock. Looking like a cross between Weezer and Trailer Park Boys. Lots of plaid, glasses. A definite college rock kind of sound. An all around good-time feel kind of band. Definitely had a huge draw of an older crowd. A lot of people dancing and grooving. But nothing super special during the time I spent there. Had to run to catch the skytrain home. But good show guys! Can't wait to check out their album! Support the scene! -Hammer To see more photos and videos email hammerrecords@hotmail.ca Photoshoot with LungFlower Hammer Records did an excellent photoshoot with local Vancouver band LungFlower. Check out their facebook page HERE And their myspace page HERE So be sure to check them out! Here are a few samples of the photoshoot! To see full abum go to HERE Posted by Hammer Records at 10:57 PM 1 comment: Hachiman is the Shinto God of War and protector of the Japanese people, though this Vancouver band likes the name simply because "it rocks!" Hachiman is a loud, 4 membered, modern rock band with an in-your-face style that you just can't ignore; and I got a chance to check out and review their 11 track album. Now, I'm going to do this review a little differently. I'm going to start from the last track, and work my way back to number one. Why? Simply because I want to start off with my favourite tracks from this album! #11- Time To Fly This track has a very cool feel to it, though I would like to hear a little bit more in the percussion section. The drums were just a little to simple during the verses, though they worked well in the chorus. The vocals were a perfect fit for this song, and the guitar was very playful and fun. There were some really neat guitar riffs starting around 2:10, that went until about 3:31. As for the bass - it was kept simple and followed along well. It wasn't distinct, but did a great job filling out the sound. Over all, it's a very catchy tune. #10- So Wonderful This was certainly one of my favourites on the album. I could picture this as a music video easily. This track reminded me of another local band, Lift Off. The vocals and back vocals were perfectly put together and on pitch. The varied drum kicks really added to the beat, along with bass which followed the kick expertly; and the guitar solo(s) were dynamic and, well, awesome. Excellent for this song. All in all, it's fantastically mixed, and ready for your stereos! #9- Runaway Now, this track is yet another favourite. Why? Simply because it's very catchy, and all of the elements were there! Bass, drums, guitar, vocals - it's fully complete, and radio worthy. The vocal effects made it sound as if this song was song by a different person than the other tracks, but who knows.. maybe it was! It had a very early Green Day vibe to it. Definitely one to listen to again and again. #8- Nothing Better To Do This track comes off sounding almost surf-punk. It had very Offspring-esque drums, a bluesy rock guitar solo, and Sex Pistol style vocals. Though it was pulled together nicely. Though it's the shortest song on the album, it leaves one of the best impressions. #7- My Time This song was the most "Metal" sounding on the album, and Hammer's favourite track. It reminded me of yet another local band, called Iron Kingdom. You can finally hear some distinct bass runs, and the guitar was very well structured/phrased. It had long held out choruses, and shorter, punchier verses. The lead was a little too "hidden," and got lost in the mix during a lot of the song though. Over all, a great sound. #6- Just A Little Despite the title, there was definitely more than "Just A Little" going on in this song. It had a very AC/DC mixed with Van Halen feel to it. The drums, guitar, and bass were punchy and on-point. They accompanied the vocals very well. The guitar solo was fantastic, and again, had a very AC/DC sound to it. #5- Flavor Of The Month This song had a perfect "Skate-Punk" sound, and I could invision it in a video game or skate movie for sure. The vocals are very versatile, though a little too loud; and drowned out the other instruments in parts. As for the guitar, drums, and bass - they were just right for the track. Flowed together nicely, and did a great job of keeping your ear interested. #4- Don't Judge Me This tune had great structure and melody, and some really cool effects throughout. The kick drum, in comparison to the snare, sounded a little weak. The drums as a whole could sound a little more up-front. The vocals were hot, and the chorus' super catchy. Well produced, and almost radio ready I'd say. Just fatten up those drums a little bit, and you'll have a great Alt. Rock track hitting the airwaves! #3- Detroit Rock City This was a nice attempt at a cover. Everything was there - all the right notes and beats - but no one can do Kiss like Kiss. When doing a cover like this, one should really try and make it their own. Add something to it, change up the drums, add a synth - something! It was a good attempt, but it needed something to make it their own. #2- Call Before You Come This was definitely a classic rock style tune, though it's not in the same league as some of the later tracks. The drums sounded fairly hollow, the bass was kept simple, and the lead was unconvincing and buried in the mix. The vocals had some nice attempts at harmonies, but they were just very hard to hear. Over all, the whole song could have been mixed better. It has the right ideas, they just need to be spoken more clearly. #1- Bad Girl This tune had some good rock style vocals, which the guitar follows nicely. The bass lines weren't distinct, but filled out the sound. As for the drums - they could be more dynamic. I thought it was a little weird doing side sticks in a rock beat, but it's all in the ear of the beholder! I'd like to see the whole album mixed better, but all in all, this album is one I'd keep near the stereo to play over again. The songs were made to radio length, but didn't seem too short, and all of the lyrics and melodies were catchy. The guitar riffs and licks were interesting to listen to, and the rhythm section kept the beat nice and strong. If you want to check out any of these songs, go to Hachiman's REVERB NATION page, and go "Like" them on their new-found FACEBOOK fan page. Posted by Hammer Records at 10:04 AM 1 comment: You've Been Fubar'ed Last night Hammer and I were lucky enough to be invited down to Venue on the Granville Street Strip, to check out a commentary by Deaner himself during Fubar 2, then two fantastic performances by a band called MONSTER TRUCK, and Deaner's band NIGHTSEEKER. The whole shebang just blew my mind! I think Vancouver bands could honestly learn a thing or two about performing from these guys! Having seen both Fubar 1, and Fubar 2, watching the movie and listening to Deaner's commentary was just downright hilarious! The whole place was packed full of hardcore Fubar/Nightseeker fans, hootin, hollering, and laughing outrageously along with him. There were women in denim jackets, men sporting mullets and flannel, and a beer in everyone's hands! It was like being a part of the film. Definitely something worth remembering! Monster Truck hit the stage promptly after the movie, and took it by storm! Man those guys can rock. They had strong hooks, lavish instrumentation, and great lyrical melodies. They moved extremely well on stage, had great chemistry with the audience, and had so much energy, stage presence, and skill it was near-mindblowing. They have a new album dropping on October 18th (which will be reviewed here on Hammer Records shortly) which I'd reccommend everyone to check out. It definitely kicks some ass! They will also be back in Vancouver soon - so make sure to like them on FACEBOOK to keep up to date! NIGHTSEEKER came on stage in a foggy haze. All the members were there, minus Deaner... who crept up in the fog sporting an enclosed cape and a Darth Vader mask! It was a very neat way to start the show, and really captured the audience's attention. After the first song, the drums broke, for simply "Given 'er too hard" said Deaner. They filled in the time fixing the kit by introducing all the band members. Very clever and effective! They quickly jumped into the rest of their set, complete with multiple crowd sufings from the energetic and slightly intoxicated front man/bass player - until the next malfunction! One of the guitarists' amps blew from, again, Given 'er too hard. Though thankfully, all was worked out, and the show went on! Each member of the band really knew how to play well, while giving an amazing, fun, performance to their fans. I really didn't know what to expect of the vocals, but they were strong, and almost flawless! A perfect rock/metal type voice. To end the night, Nightseeker threw out an AMAZING cover of "Run To The Hills." Every person in the venue cheered, sang, and danced/moshed along on the floor. It was a wicked show. One I would definitely go see again in a heartbeat! Make sure to go like and check them out on FACEBOOK for more of their tunes, and tour dates! BANDS! For more photos and videos, please email us at HammerRecords@hotmail.ca Hammer Records got backstage at the Interior Design Show and got a peak at the Vancouver Fashion Week spring/summer 2012 preview. We are proud to anounce that we will be covering a lot of their events this coming November. To see all the details go to their website: http://vanfashionweek.com/ Labels: Live Videos Stars of Shock Last Tuesday Hammer and I had the pleasure of being invited down to the Roxy on the Granville strip to catch no other than TWO previous Fox Seeds winners - Stars of Boulevard and State of Shock! Having caught State of Shock during this years Fox Seeds competition as a guest star for the Granville Street show; we knew they were gonna rock it! Stars of Boulevard is a very appropriate name for this Vancouver band, for they really know how to rock out like superstars! Previously, I'd only heard their songs online and seen some live footage on youtube. So, needless to say, I was excited for their set that night.. and was not disappointed!! The guitar riffs were catchy and powerful; ripping people's attention from their drinks and conversations to the stage before them. Ken Abbey (guitarist) could have moved around a little bit more, but over all he was fantastic. Especially when accompanied by a fantastic rhythm section! Drummer, Matty Carolei, was incredible!! His hands were fast like a bullet, producing some really showy drum beats, his showmanship was over the top, and we were QUITE impressed! Bassist, Johnny Kaye, had some really great lines as well, and really helped fill out the found - but unfortunately, he didn't help fill out the stage. I feel he was lacking a bit of energy and could have moved or interacted a little more, but all in all a very skilled musician. As for the vocals? Well, they were absolutely captivating. Lead singer, Josh Abel, had every girl's eyes and hearts in his hands. Between his stage presence and his melodies, he wooed the crowd. This band, to put it simply, kicks ass! I recommend anyone and everyone to check them out HERE. It's always a pleasure to see this band perform. These native Vancouverites have played all kinds of shows, from little clubs like the Roxy and small stages set up right on Granville Street, to big name stages and arenas - and they play every venue in the same fashion - with as much energy as possible, with lots of personality thrown in! Their playing is spot on - From the cool licks and riffs from both lead and rhythm guitarists, Jesse Wainwright and Simon Clow (known to everyone as Kadooh), to the fat bass lines from bassist Alyson (Aly) Toews, and not to mention the wicked beats coming from drummer, Johnny Philippon!! Throw Cameron Melynk's vocals and songwriting into the mix, and you've got a hit! But I'm sure with songs/singles like "Money Honey," "Best I Ever Had," and "Too Pretty" you already knew that. Though, it's not just their killer skills that makes them so great... It's their stage presence! I love seeing how much personality this band puts in to each performance. For example, with songs like "Best I Ever Had" and "Too Pretty," Cameron Melnyk will often turn to bassist/backup singer Aly, and sing the lyrics right to her; as if written just for her. Other little gems include all the band members (minus the drummer) playing around with each other's mic stands, causing them to crouch very low to sing their parts; or tossing each other's back up pics into the crowd. It's well worth any ticket price to see these guys (and gal!!) take the stage. I'd say go check them out - but I'm sure you already have!! But just in case you want to go check their page for new updates, songs, pics, videos.. click HERE! Bands!! For more pics and videos, email us at HammerRecords@hotmail.ca for prices. (Don't worry - we're not expensive! ;P ) Signing off !	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398457
__label__wiki	0.937302	0.937302	HATTIESBURG'S MUST READS Keesler Federal opens first branch in Petal Stanford joins Hattiesburg Clinic Critical Care Medicine Gunther joins Hattiesburg Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery Hamm joins Hattiesburg Clinic Immediate Care – Petal Karam joins Hattiesburg Clinic to direct new service Latest failure from Barbour years: Stion to shut down plant in Hattiesburg Hattiesburg Business Today Covering Pine Belt business every day Home » News » Manufacturing UPDATE: $100 million venture in Ellisville commits to creating 150 jobs by 2020 By JACK WEATHERLY Praxair Surface Technologies Inc. and GE Aviation on Monday announced a $100 million joint venture, PG Technologies LLC, in Ellisville. The project is expected to increase employment at the former GE Aviation facility to 250 by 2020, with the potential to grow to 400 jobs. It currently employs 100, according to an email in response to a question ... Tissue maker plans Hattiesburg plant, will hire 230-260 By JACK WEATHERLY Tissue paper manufacturer Sofidel America Corp. announced on Thursday that it bought a building just constructed by another company in Hattiesburg and will hire 230 to 260 workers. Sofidel acquired the new 400,000-square-foot building in the Hattiesburg-Forrest County Industrial Park From Green Bay Converting Inc., which had intended to set up expanded operations there. Green Bay will maintain operations at its ... Wayne Farms plant in Laurel, Miss, to lay off 500 LAUREL — A Georgia-based poultry company says its Laurel, Mississippi, plant will close its deboning lines and lay off about 500 workers by the end of June. Wayne Farms LLC of Oakwood, Georgia, said in a news release that one customer has contracted for the entire plant’s output, but wants only whole birds. Spokesman Frank Singleton said in a telephone ... Southern Miss, Boeing strengthen partnership with new master agreement The University of Southern Mississippi has fortified its long-term relationship with The Boeing Company by signing a new master agreement to serve as the technology incubator of next generation composite material systems. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran joined Gov. Phil Bryant in making the announcement that Southern Miss and Mississippi State University had been selected by Boeing to ... Laurel Machine & Foundry grows by diversifying Laurel Machine & Foundry Co. began operation in 1904 as a metal parts manufacturer and supplier for the Lindsey eight-wheel wagon factory. Today its biggest customer in Mississippi is the maker of enormous fork trucks. LMF, which will observe its 110th anniversary next year, has grown and prospered through the leadership of four generations of the Mulloy family. In 1911, ... Howard Industries — Laurel business has become a global leader Howard Industries, one of Mississippi’s top 100 companies, is well on its way to becoming one of the country’s and world’s leading companies. Based in Laurel, the innovative powerhouse has grown from a manufacturer of single phase poles with 100 employees to a billion-dollar, multi-product company with more than 1,000 employees. The company was started in 1968 by Billy W. ... Wayne Farms expanding in Laurel, adding 150 jobs LAUREL, Mississippi — Gov. Phil Bryant and officials from Wayne Farms, producer of fresh and processed poultry, announced today the company is expanding its operations in Laurel. The expansion involves the addition of a new processing line and the renovation of the company’s existing facility. The project represents a company investment of $3 million and is creating 150 new jobs. “I ... Manufacturer coming to Purvis Mississippi-based corporation Diamond G Trailers plan to open a new manufacturing facility in Lamar County is moving forward. Construction on a 30,000-square-foot manufacturing facility has already begun. The plant will produce aluminum, custom equestrian trailers for distribution throughout the U.S. Scott Graham, vice president of Diamond G Trailers, said, “There was a need to increase production to meet our customers’ ... Support the Mississippi Business Journal Former USO Club houses unique African American Military History Museum USM takes on security — ‘Hacking for Defense’ class will teach how to innovate solutions Modes to protect university research for tech transfer have shifted dramatically USM to purchase aquaculture facility to help restore Coast’s oyster industry USM student-athletes excel in banking and finance program advertising@hattiesburgbusinesstoday.com editorial@hattiesburgbusinesstoday.com	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398460
__label__cc	0.664696	0.335304	Keeping Community Greek-American Historical Museum of Washington State Museum News – December 2017 admin , October 18, 2017 Museum News – Fall 2017 admin , September 23, 2015 admin , July 4, 2015 Museum News June 15 admin , July 10, 2019 Greeks on the Street Wins Two Awards! admin , June 14, 2019 Greeks in Washington at Bite of Greece admin , March 2, 2019 Two for the Museum admin , February 5, 2019 A Military Historian admin , October 10, 2018 / 0 0 Spokane’s Thrifty Character Argyer “Archie” or “Arch” Cosmos Laloudakis AHEPA Church Eastern Washington Exhibits Finance First Generation Holy Trinity Keeping Community Military Nationality Organizations Spokane Type of Work Washington State Home Organizations AHEPA Spokane’s Thrifty Character Argyer “Archie” or “Arch” Cosmos Laloudakis was known not just for his tightfisted ways, but also for the devilish humor he used in showing his love of friends and family. He was born to Evangelia “Angie” and Constantinos Laloudakis in Butte, Montana, on November 1, 1937. He passed away on March 1, 2018, in Spokane, Washington. His story comes from documents and photographs in the family home in Spokane and from comments by his friends, a cousin and a neighbor. Constantinos and Evangelia (or Evangilia) were a handsome couple and were recognized as talented ballroom dancers. Archie grew up close to his mother as Constantinos worked on the railroad in Butte and was away from home much of the time. Constantinos also worked as a waiter. Archie could be a “little devil” and reportedly was sent to a boarding school for a while. The family moved to Spokane sometime in the early 1940s after Archie had started school in Butte. They first lived near Coeur d’Alene Park and eventually bought a small house on a large corner lot in the northern part of the city. Constantinos died in 1957 and Archie lived with his mother until her passing in 1990. Archie is buried with his parents at Riverside Cemetery in Spokane. Archie had a rather extensive military career. He joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves. Records show his promotion to Private First Class in July of 1955 and his honorable discharge on February 13, 1959. He was then inducted into the United States Army on January 10, 1961, and honorably discharged from the Army on December 20, 1962. He apparently injured his foot during his military service. A note among his military memorabilia indicates he served in the Third Armored Calvary Regiment, Second Reconnaissance Squadron in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Back in Spokane he earned his Associate in Arts degree from Spokane Community College in June of 1972 and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Washington State College (now Eastern Washington University) on June 8, 1973. His area of study was reported to be social welfare. His employment history and sources of income are rather colorful. He worked for a while as a barber, at a bank and spent time at horse races. He loved jewelry some of which he was given “on loan” to bet on horse races. His extensive collection of jewelry included gold coins, one with a diamond in the middle and another piece valued at $6,000. Most of his jewelry was stolen by an acquaintance that lived with him for a while. Archie frequented the Pine Shed Restaurant with its bar, entertainment, dancing and gambling venues. One night, as he was leaving the Pine Shed, he was hit by a car driven by an insurance agent. His chances of recovery were slim but Archie, in his comic fashion, said they had to pry the glass from which he was drinking out of his hand. Injuries to his hip and legs left Archie walking with great difficulty and often in extreme pain for the rest of his life. His disability income and settlement from the accident and dealing in the purchase and sale of jewelry provided Archie with some funds. However, this limited income contributed to his frugal approach to life. STORIES FROM FRIENDS Helen Argerula Morgan is Archie’s second cousin. Her father and Constantinos were first cousins. Her family lived in Deer Lodge, Montana, and Archie frequently traveled from Spokane with his parents to visit her family. Helen remembers Archie as a “mean little kid” whose parents were constantly scolding and even “yelling” at him. He and Helen were born just one year part and she was the one responsible for entertaining him during the visits. She acknowledges that Archie mellowed considerably as he aged and was always kind to her parents. Photographs and stories of Archie’s parents indicate a rather comfortable lifestyle and being an only child, it appears he was probably spoiled. Calliope Kanellos became acquainted with Archie when the Laloudakis family first came to Spokane. She and her husband, Stan, maintained a friendship through fundraisers, parties and other events sponsored by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church community. Stan remembers Archie’s miserly ways, “bumming” drinks while Stan was tending bar at the Greek Festival. Because Archie would steal Chiclets Gum from a machine in a barber shop, the owner replaced the gum with Feenamint (a laxative gum) and Archie never returned to the shop. In later years, Stan and Archie would talk on the telephone several times a week, and Archie, without his hearing aid, demanded that Stan repeat himself. Despite his stinginess, Archie’s generosity surfaced. For example, he spent considerable time providing meals and cleaning house for Calliope’s uncle who struggled with muscular dystrophy. Everett, Washington, attorney Harry Platis knew Archie through their mutual membership in AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) and while attending AHEPA meetings and conferences. Their relationship strengthened while Harry was attending law school at Gonzaga University in Spokane. He and Archie spent time together at the Pine Shed. Harry, along with his wife and daughter, were able to share a wonderful time with Archie on an extended trip to Greece. He also recalled that Archie’s desire to be a social worker was thwarted in part by his injuries but also as he was the sole caregiver for his aging mother. In many ways, Archie compensated for his disability by using his wit and humor. George Menegas’ relationship with Archie stemmed from his yiayia (grandmother) and Archie’s mother, Evangelia, being close friends. George remembers the two of them sitting on his parents’ living room couch talking and laughing for hours at a time. “One day, my brother’s friend put a ‘whoopee cushion’ on the couch where they were to sit. Sure enough, my yiayia sat right on it. It made the sound that they do and startled the two of them at first. They then broke into hilarious laughter for the longest time. They were so cute. Archie was also good friends with my Uncle George who was like a second father to us, so our entire family got to know Archie pretty well.” When George thinks about Archie, three things instantly come to mind: his story telling, his sense of humor, his “wheeler dealer” ways. Archie had a knack for telling stories. “One was when he and his mother were driving to Boston from Spokane. While in Chicago, they attempted to back up in their car. Sure enough, the car’s reverse gear was not working. Most people would probably get that repaired right away – not Arch. He and Mrs. Laloudakis continued without the use of the car’s reverse and did safely make it all the way to Boston. If only they had You Tube back then.” George continues, “Archie had a unique sense of humor but always made me laugh. He spent some time at various health care facilities these last few years. On several occasions a nurse would come in the room and lean over, put her arms around him and adjust the way he was laying in his bed. Often, her chest would be in the proximity of Archie’s face. Even though it would usually hurt when she would move him, his comment would be, ‘We’ve got to stop meeting like this.’ He always had a ‘one liner’ and most of the time they were pretty funny.” On one occasion Archie asked George to buy him an IPad or tablet. The reason was that Archie wanted to find a Greek girl. George made the purchase and they somehow located a woman in southern California who was a realtor. The woman came to Spokane and even purchased a house there. However, a relationship never developed and the woman returned to California. Archie remained a bachelor all his life. “Archie, to say the least, was very thrifty. He took great pride in always getting the best deal. To this day, he is the only person I knew who would drive to three different grocery stores to save $1.75 with various sales or coupons. That’s Arch and he loved doing that. After my Uncle George passed away I made a point to visit Arch regularly to keep the connection in our family. I always enjoyed visiting with him as there was rarely a dull moment. We will miss him for sure.” Archie was also very well read. He was fluent in both Greek and English. He loved to argue and debate issues with his friends just to enjoy the action and “feel alive.” And, in his ornery way, would often embarrass his friends. George remembers accompanying Archie to purchase a new television set and teasing the store clerk. Daniel, Archie’s neighbor for many years, describes him as “one of a kind” and extremely “tight fisted.” On one occasion, the neighbor agreed to cut the grass on the large family lot for $12.00 but Archie paid him only $10.00. The neighbor also recalls Archie even making a person so angry that the person shot a hole in Archie’s Ford Mustang. Eleni Schumacher’s mother and Archie were God siblings (baptized by the same person – George Garras). “I didn’t know Archie’s father, but I did know his mother growing up as she visited my grandparents’ place in Rathdrum, Idaho. Archie would drive his mother, Evangelia, out to the family farm on Sunday afternoons and spend the afternoon visiting. Evangelia was from the same area of Greece as my grandfather. She had a deep raspy voice and smoked like a chimney. Though she looked like the wicked witch in Snow White, she was so very kind to us kids.” “A funny story… we would come up from California and visit my grandparents every summer in Rathdrum. Once we were playing all day in the barn and in the mud. We were quite dirty, and my yiayia (grandmother) told us to take our clothes off and get into a big wash tub that she had outside. We joked that we didn’t want to because just as we did, sure enough someone would drive up and see us naked. Yiayia said “No way…” but just as we stripped down, and got in the tub, up drove Archie and his mother! We ran around screaming. Funny the things we remember.” “Archie was someone that was always there in the background… or in the forefront. It is sad to have yet another of the oldtime Greeks at Holy Trinity leave us. The community has lost its Greek flavor as one by one they leave us.” From what this writer has learned about Archie Laloudakis, a video interview with him would have been very interesting and entertaining. We only hope this compilation of stories obtained from others will do him justice. May his Memory be Eternal. By John Nicon, October, 2018 1 Argyer Laloudakis, circa early 2000s 2 Evangelia as a young woman 3 Constantinos and Evangelia wedding 4 Constantinos and Evangelia 5 Argyer, circa 1938 6 Argyer in Evzone uniform, 1940s 7 Argyer as a young boy 8 Argyer as a young man 9 Argyer in the Army, circa 1961 10 Military memorabilia 11 Newspaper article 12 Spokane AHEPA (Archie seated at far right) Also present: George Alex, John Gormanos, Stan Kanellos, Mike Iliakis 13 Archie with friends in Butte, Montana, circa 2016 14 Funeral Program, 2018 Photos from Laloudakis and Kanellos family collections and by Zubick of Butte, Montana. (all dates not known) Video interview with Stan and Calliope Kanellos, conversations with George Menegas, Helen Argerula Morgan, Harry Platis and Archie’s neighbor, Daniel. Documents and photographs from the Laloudakis family collection. 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__label__wiki	0.539236	0.539236	Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma of the Knee: A Case Report Ryan Ka Lok Lee 1 , * , James Francis Griffith 1 , Alex Wing Hung Ng 1 , Hillary Ka Ying Tam 2 , Anthony Wing Hung Chan 3 1 Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China 2 Department of Radiology, North District Hospital, Hong Kong, China 3 Department of Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China * Corresponding author: Ryan Ka Lok Lee, Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. Tel: +85-226321247, E-mail: leekalok2909@yahoo.com.hk How to Cite: Lee R K L, Griffith J F, Hung Ng A W, Ying Tam H K, Hung Chan A W. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma of the Knee: A Case Report, Iran J Radiol. 2015 ; 12(2):e7583. doi: 10.5812/iranjradiol.7583. Iranian Journal of Radiology: 12 (2); e7583 Published Online: April 22, 2015 Received: August 3, 2012 Revised: October 28, 2012 Accepted: December 29, 2012 DOI : 10.5812/iranjradiol.7583 Primary musculoskeletal lymphoma presenting as monoarthritis is very rare. Less than 20 cases have been reported. The ultrasound appearances have not been reported to date. We present a young female of primary knee lymphoma with synovial involvement presenting as monoarthritis. The ultrasound and MRI features are discussed. Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Knee Joint Copyright © 2015, Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Iranian Society of Radiology. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits copy and redistribute the material just in noncommercial usages, provided the original work is properly cited. Primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is an uncommon musculoskeletal malignancy, comprising only 3% of all bone tumors (1). Synovial involvement by lymphoma is extremely rare (1). Intra-articular lymphoma has non-specific clinical and imaging appearances. However, the presence of regional lymphadenopathy and focal synovial proliferation should raise suspicion of this rare diagnosis. This case report also shows the ultrasound appearances of intra-articular lymphoma that have not been previously reported. 2. Case Presentation A 27-year-old Indonesian female presented with progressive knee swelling and pain for a month after a minor sprain. She had previously enjoyed good past health. She had no other joint symptoms or any systemic symptoms such as weight loss, fever and night sweats. Physical examination revealed moderate knee joint swelling with joint effusion. The knee could not be fully extended. No redness or increase in temperature of the knee joint was present. There was tenderness at the medial joint line. All the inflammatory blood markers were negative. Knee joint fluid aspiration yielded slightly turbid fluid with a small number of lymphocytes and a negative Gram stain and bacterial culture. Knee radiography revealed moderate soft tissue thickening in the medial aspect of the knee with mild to moderate osteolysis of the medial femoral condyles and moderate resorption of the medial condylar cortex (Figure 1). Ultrasound of the knee showed a small to moderate-sized joint effusion with severe synovial thickening at the anteromedial aspect of the knee, mainly at the medial patellofemoral recess and the medial side of the knee joint (Figure 2A). Moderate cortical irregularity of the medial femoral condyle was present (Figure 2B). Only very mild vascularity was present within this area of synovial thickening. MRI showed a large soft tissue lesion present on the medial side of the knee joint (Figure 3A), involving the synovium and adjacent medial femoral condyle with moderate periosteal elevation. This lesion extended deep to the medial collateral ligament and extended into the intercondylar notch posteriorly encompassing the femoral attachment of the medial belly of gastrocnemius muscle. The soft tissue mass was slightly T1-hypointense and T2-hyperintense to skeletal muscle (Figure 3A, B). No evidence of hemosiderin was present. There were two moderately enlarged popliteal lymph nodes present (Figure 4). In addition, abnormal bone marrow signal (low in T1 and heterogeneously high in T2 FSE) was present in the distal femur consistent with marrow involvement or infiltration (Figure 3A, B). Patient refused gadolinium contrast injection. Ultrasound guided biopsy of this synovial thickening/soft tissue revealed fibrous tissue infiltrated by diffuse sheets of atypical lymphoid cells (Figure 5). Immunohistochemical staining of these atypical large lymphoid cells revealed positivity for lymphoid marker (LCA), B cell marker (CD20) and bcl-2. Proliferation index by Ki67 (MIB-1 immunostaining) was estimated as 95%. Features were compatible with diffuse large B-cell non Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The patient refused treatment B-cell NHL and further investigation (including abdominopelvic CT scan). However, physical examination did not reveal enlarged systemic lymph nodes or hepatosplenomegaly. In view of clinical absence of systemic involvement, this was considered to be primary lymphoma of the knee. There was no clinical or other evidence that the patient was immunocompromised. Figure 1. A 27-year-old female presented with progressive knee swelling and pain for one month. Anteroposterior radiography of the knee shows moderate soft tissue thickening of the medial aspect of the knee (white arrows) with mild to moderate osteolysis of the medial femoral condyles (black arrows) and moderate resorption of medial condylar cortex. Figure 2. A, Oblique transverse ultrasound of the medial patellofemoral recess. There is severe synovial thickening on the medial aspect of the knee joint. B, Transverse oblique ultrasound of the distal medial femoral condyle. There is moderate cortical irregularity (white arrows) of the femoral condyle adjacent to the synovial thickening. Figure 3. A, Coronal T2-weighted fat suppressed MRI of the knee. There is a large soft tissue lesion within the medial aspect of the knee joint; the lesion predominantly involves the synovium and adjacent medial femoral condyle with moderate periosteal elevation (white arrows). The synovial thickening is T2- hyperintense compared to the skeletal muscle. There is also abnormal T2- hyperintensity of the bone marrow in the distal femur (black arrows). B, Coronal T1-weighted MRI of the knee. The lesion (white arrow) is T1- isointense compared to skeletal muscle (black arrow); there is also abnormal low bone marrow signal in this T1-weighted sequence. Figure 4. Coronal T2-weighted fat-suppressed MRI of the knee; there are two moderately enlarged lymph nodes (white arrows) present in the popliteal fossa. Figure 5. Histological slide of synovium in hematoxylin and eosin stain (magnification × 400) shows diffuse sheets of atypical large-sized lymphoid cells with vesicular nuclei, dispersed chromatin and prominent nucleoli, suggestive of lymphoma. Musculoskeletal involvement affects about 7% of NHL patients, typically as metastatic disease and infrequently as a primary lymphoma of either the bone or soft tissues (2-4). Presentation with joint involvement is very rare (2). To the best of our knowledge, there are only 16 cases of joint involvement with synovial infiltration reported in English literatures (1-4), most of which had known pre-existing NHL (1, 2). Of the reported cases, males and females were equally affected with a wide age range of 13 to 76 years old (1). The knee joint (11 cases) is the most commonly involved joint followed by the elbow (two cases), sternoclavicular joint (one case), shoulder (one case) and wrist (one case) (1). Joint involvement in NHL usually presents with symptoms suggestive of an inflammatory arthropathy or low grade infection such as joint pain, swelling and limitation of movement affecting a single joint rather than multiple joints (2, 5, 6). A minority of patients also has systemic symptoms such as weight loss, night sweats and fever (2, 7). About one-third of all cases are immunocompromised (8-10). Serological tests are usually non-contributory. Similarly, synovial fluid analysis may not always help in distinguishing joint lymphoma from a low-grade chronic septic arthritis or inflammatory arthropathy since all these conditions can lead to mild synovial leukocytosis with lymphocytic predominance (1). Synovial involvement of lymphoma usually occurs through direct extension from the bone (1, 2). In this case, the lymphoma seemed to be primarily located in the medial femoral condyle with secondary infiltration of the synovium on the medial aspect of the knee. In a few of the previous cases of intra-articular lymphoma, the lymphoma seemed to be primarily synovial in origin as there was no bone involvement as judged by MRI (11, 12). In the absence of serial histological sectioning, MRI is the only reliable means to determine whether there is co-existing bone marrow involvement (11, 12). Radiography may reveal para-articular bony erosion or osteolysis though in half (8 out of 16 cases) of the reported cases, radiography will be unremarkable except for soft tissue swelling (1). Ultrasound is useful in distinguishing effusion from synovial thickening. Focal synovial thickening as in this case is a useful marker of an infiltrative disorder such as lymphoma as TB and inflammatory arthropathy would usually give rise to more diffuse synovial thickening. Ultrasound also facilitates imaging-guided synovial biopsy. Ultrasound findings of joint lymphoma have not previously been reported. MRI allows a complete assessment of the bone marrow, bone cortex, joint, and lymph node involvement. Similar to all the previous reported cases, the signal intensity of lymphoma in this case is also non-specific (T1 Whypointense and T2W hyperintense) though the signal characteristics are helpful in distinguishing lymphoma from other synovial disorders such as pigmented villonodular synovitis or synovial osteochondromatosis (13). The presence of enlarged regional lymph nodes is only seen with tuberculous infection, lymphoma, and malignancy, which is helpful in further narrowing the differential diagnosis. Only 2-4% of musculoskeletal sarcomas have nodal involvement at presentation (14, 15). On the other hand, nodal enlargement with musculoskeletal lymphoma is very common (16, 17).The differential diagnosis of focal synovial thickening includes synovial chondromatosis, pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS), focal nodular synovitis, chronic infection such as tuberculosis, crystal or amyloid depositional disease and rarely synovial sarcoma (18). The MR appearances also distinguish most of these entities from one another. Synovial chondromatosis is associated with T1-weighted and T2-weighted hypointense nodules or nodules with a center showing fat signal (osteochondral metaplasia). Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is associated with hypointense foci due to hemosiderin deposition on T2*-weighted sequences. Nodular synovitis will not cause periosteal elevation, medullary infiltration or nodal enlargement as seen in this case. Chronic infection with bone marrow involvement is the main consideration though it is usually associated with more marked peri-articular inflammation and a synovium of higher T2-weighted signal intensity than lymphoma as seen in this case. Gout and amyloid are often hypointense on T2-weighted sequences. Intra-articular synovial sarcoma is rare and may have similar imaging features and clinical presentations. However, it usually presents as a peri-articular rather than articular mass and would infiltrate the medullary canal as a late feature (12). As the imaging findings are not pathognomonic, ultrasound-guided synovial biopsy was helpful in confirming the diagnosis of lymphoma. The absence of systemic work-up (such as abdominopelvic CT scan) is the main limitation of this case report as the patient refused further investigation, though clinically there was no systemic adenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly or constitutional symptoms to indicate involvement beyond the knee region. Intra-articular lymphoma with synovial involvement is very rare although it can be broadly distinguished from other synovial diseases by MRI. However, the imaging findings are not entirely specific and image -guided synovial biopsy is required for definitive diagnosis. Donovan A, Schweitzer ME, Garcia RA, Nomikos G. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma presenting as septic arthritis of the shoulder. 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__label__wiki	0.777505	0.777505	Joseph E. Harrison Betty M. Bowers Nov 13, 1937 - Jan 14, 2020 ASL Club at Huntington North trying to keep ‘voices’ warm ths winter By Rebecca Sandlin - Monday, November 18, 2019 8:02 AM ASL (American Sign Language) Club members at Huntington North High School show the mittens and other clothing collected so far in their “Mittens for Many” campaign on Thursday, Nov. 14. The club hopes to receive 200 pairs of new mittens and gloves, along with hats, scarves and other items by the time their drive ends on Friday, Nov. 22. Pictured are (front row from left) Joshua Hupp and Craig Ingram; (second row from left) teacher Jacque Cansler, Lizzie Preston, Sonya Jackson, Alyssa White and Libby Quakenbush; (third row from left) Corynn Keller, Rebecca Paolillo, Karissa Marley, Angel Smithley, Crystal Grunden and Brenda Turner; and (fourth row from left) Jamison Heyde, Peyton Barnard-Crum, Brody Coblentz and Anna Manry; and (back row) Liberty Shultz. Photo by Rebecca Sandlin. A club at Huntington North High School is in the last week of a donation drive aimed at keeping people in Huntington County warm this winter. The ASL (American Sign Language) Club is seeking new mittens, gloves, hats, scarves and other warm items for its “Mittens for Many” drive, going on now until Friday, Nov. 22. The campaign is not just looking for donations from fellow HNHS students but from the community as well. So far, they’ve collected around 50 pairs of mittens and gloves, aiming for a goal of 200 before the campaign ends. “We kind of decided to do it because it represents our motto, ‘The hands become the voice for the voiceless,’” explains sophomore club member Jamison Heyde, “so it’s showing that even though we might not be able to hear, we can still give back.” A collection box has been placed in the high school cafeteria so students can contribute to the project. There are also three donation boxes set up around town, at Z-Place, Huntington 7 Theater and the Huntington City-Township Public Library where the public may drop off items. As a special incentive, the ASL Club is offering “a positive note” during the lunch hour, in which students can send a note of encouragement to another student for a dollar. “That money will go back into buying more gloves,” Heyde says. “So, if they can’t donate gloves, they can send a positive note to a friend.” The club has also partnered with the Huntington County Youth Services Bureau, Heyde says. YSB will distribute the collected mittens, gloves and other warm items to those in the county who are in need. Sophomore Alyssa White says club members are happy to help those who need some protection from the cold winter weather, but that’s not the only reason. “It’s important for us to do something like this, mainly because not a lot of people even know that there’s an ASL class at the high school as of now, so Mittens for Many is not only a way for us to give to the community, but it’s a way for us to show that ASL Club is here, we are trying to get involved with the community,” she explains. “We’re not just a class; we’re trying to get involved.” Senior club member Joshua Hupp says those in the group are eager to show that the deaf community has a lot to contribute. The class will perform a song in an upcoming talent show at the high school to prove that point. “We want to show that they’re not not able to help, as well as just be a part of the community,” he says. More information on the Mittens for Many project is available by calling Heyde at 366-3709 or by emailing White at AlyssaW925119@gmail.com.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398472
__label__wiki	0.656811	0.656811	Tag: Zarch Collaboratives Creativity Pops-up Across Singapore Singapore creativity is all around town these days — if you can catch it on time. Pop-up markets have become a popular platform for local designers to display and sell their wares. These ephemeral events allow groups of small independent designers to rent interesting spaces together, as well as present as an attraction larger than themselves. While trade shows in convention centres have traditionally served this role, the new pop-up style markets present themselves as specially-crafted experiences. They present designers around particular themes or standards, and are usually held in locations outside of typical retail spaces. Creatory showcased over 60 of Singapore’s creative talents in an industrial building in MacPherson two weekends ago, and in February, NÓNG took over the rooftop carpark of People’s Park Complex where organiser Edible Gardens is also building an urban farm. A carpark rooftop was turned into an urban farm and marketplace for food and design in February as part of Edible Garden’s efforts to promote Singaporeans to “Grow Your Own Food”. \| NÓNG Reclaiming out-of-the-box locations for creative showcases is not new in this city. Back in 2004, design agency WORK brought the Comme des Garcons Guerilla Store to Singapore, helping the Japanese fashion label open year-long pop-up stores in Chinatown, Arab Street, Bukit Merah and Mount Sophia — none of which were known to be hip districts then. Around the same period, FARM also started regular ROJAK sessions by inviting designers and artists in Singapore to present their work at unconventional spaces such as the old National Stadium and an apartment in Golden Mile Complex. That today’s pop-ups are filled with local designers who are making and selling (not just talking), suggests the industry has grown. And it’s not just online design retailers like Naiise and Haystakt who hold such pop-ups, but there are specialist companies like Public Garden and Shophouse & Co that do so. Creative pop-ups are only getting bigger and more ambitious. Come mid-September, Keepers: Singapore Design Collective will open for five months in the heart of Orchard Road with a specially-built pavilion designed by Zarch Collaboratives and ACRE. Also worth mentioning, is 2902 Gallery‘s on-going campaign to build DECK, a photography centre designed out of container boxes by LAUD Architects, which presumably can be moved when the two-year lease runs out. 2902 Gallery is trying to raise $20,000 online to build DECK, a new independent arts center dedicated to photography. Even as pop-ups expand, brick-and-mortar stores that retail local design are not going away anytime soon either. Hong Kong based Kapok opened a store in the National Design Centre last year offering products from designers around the world including Singapore. Home-grown design shops, The Little Dröm Store and Supermama also recently refreshed and move into new stores too. For a country, whose previous prime minister once declared that “Life for Singaporeans is not complete without shopping,” buying local design has never been easier than now. Comme des Garcons Guerilla Store D-D.SG Haystakt Naiise Public Garden Shophouse & Co Zarch Collaboratives	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398474
__label__cc	0.555767	0.444233	South Garda Winter Cup 2018 Founded in 1995 and now in its 23rd year the South Garda Winter Cup, a CIK-FIA calendar race is often seen as the start of the racing season proper. Many famous names grace the Winter Cup Hall of Fame such as Jenson Button, Daniil Kvyat, Robert Kubica, Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. This years event attracted over 330 drivers, with 86 in Kai’s category, OK Junior. Kai’s last race at South Garda was the 46th Trofeo delle Industrie in October where he was regularly fastest on track and finished a respectable 10th in his first ever OK Junior race, so he was feeling confident going into this five day event. After two days of practise (Wednesday & Thursday) qualifying got underway on Friday, drivers were split randomly into three groups for their qualifying session. Kai was the first group to go out, after the 9 lap session he was 4th fastest in group just 0.077 sec off first. Once all the qualifying groups had completed their session the results were merged “zipper style” which placed Kai 12th overall, although 6th fastest on time. Just 0.651 sec covered the top 60 drivers. Kai’s 12th place in qualifying placed him in group B for the heat races. Heats were held over the next two days, in his first heat he finished 7th, in the next a difficult start saw him drop to 11th but he made up some places to finish 9th. In his third heat Kai made a much better start, 4th on the first lap, up to 3rd by the 3rd lap where he stayed to the flag. The final heat race was a true test of skill as the rain came down just as the karts went out on slick tyres, almost half of the field didn’t even finish, Kai finished a very good 6th place. Kai’s consistent top 10 heat finishes combined to 25 points which placed him 8th overall (of the 86 drivers). Super heats The Winter Cup employs the rather unique “Super Heat” concept where all drivers are effectively given a second chance to improve their overall qualifying position before the final. Two Super Heat races take place with a maximum of 34 drivers in each (the top 68). Kai raced in the second Super Heat with the other even numbered placed drivers. He started 4th on the grid but his line didn’t make a great start dropping him to 6th, over the course of the race he lost one more position to finish 7th which was later promoted to 6th after penalties to other drivers. Overall points for each driver then calculated as a combination of their qualifying position, heat and super heat points. With 31 points Kai tied with three other drivers, then sorted by qualifying position. Kai would start the final in 9th place. Just in time for the finals at 4pm the track was pretty much dry, Kai had a good start and managed to move up to 6th in the early part of the race. Hard charging drivers from further back tangled with Kai and he dropped to 8th but made it back up to 7th where he crossed the line. This was later promoted to 6th after penalties. As one of the youngest on the grid, in his OKJ rookie year and against such a large strong grid this was an excellent result. Click here for video of the Final (broadcast live at the time) europeitalylonatook juniorokjrfmricky flynn motorsportsouth garda kartingsouth garda winter cupwinter cup	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398476
__label__cc	0.68628	0.31372	Hopefully Interesting Sometimes you need a new word Lets say I'm telling a story about some hiker heading up into the mountains. I mention that when passing under a cliff a pebble came loose and landed on him. That might sting but it wouldn't occur to you to ask if he died. Lets say that instead I mention that a boulder had landed on him. Then you'd expect him to be quite dead. That's the nice thing about these old English words that've been around a while and encode distinctions that make sense in our everyday lives. The difference between the pebble and the boulder is just a matter of degree but it's one where the quantitative difference is big enough to become qualitative. If we just had one word whoever I was telling the story to would have to ask questions and because we run into rocks so often I'd know when I'd have to use an adjective. When you're talking about scientific things, though, you don't often have this choice of words. Energy is energy and you're expected to use a number if you want to say whether it's a lot or a little. Same with radiation. The radiation emitted by your cell phone is so subtle you'd never be able to perceive it but a large enough amount of that same type of radiation could cause incredible pain or even cook you alive. So "radiation" as a word can be dangerously ambiguous even before considering how it's frequency effects things. "Ionizing radiation" is a completely different beast in terms of hazards even though we often use the shortcut "radiation" to refer to it too. And the word "radiation" quickly brings us to the word "fallout." In the first hydrogen bomb test at Bikini Atoll the explosion was even large than scientists anticipated. Huge amounts of calcium from the coral of the atoll were sucked into the fireball. It was bombarded with neutrons and transmuted to elements that were ferociously radioactive. The bunker built for the observers was barely enough to save them from the radiation as particles of this radioactive material rained out of the sky. Far downwind, the crew of the Lucky Dragon fishing boat were also exposed. They were burned and sickened and one of them died. The public soon learned that radioactive fallout was a deadly serious matter. Bombs that explode high in the air aren't so bad, the nitogen, and oxygen that make up most of the air can get whacked by neutrons and not turn into anything too unpleasant. But the ground is another matter and nukes detonated close to the ground to destroy command bunkers, missile silos, hardened aircraft hangers, or sub pens would send plumes of deadly fallout downwind. There's a website, Nukemap, you can use to play around with if you feel like frightening yourself about nuclear wars. According to it a 5 megaton ground explosion in New York could, if the wind is blowing the wrong way, deposit about 1 Gray/hour's worth of fallout here in Boston. The single Gray from the first hour would be enough to give me radiation sickness but not kill me but unless I could get to shelter it would keep building up. I'm not quite sure how to figure the decay curve but without a shelter I'd either die in a day if I was lucky or die in a couple of weeks if I wasn't. So fallout, in this context, is an immediately lethal threat. A deadly danger which people believed, entirely accurately, would probably kill you if you were exposed to it. In this context it's very understandable that when people heard that the Three Mile Island nuclear plant had released radioactive fallout, they were just a tad concerned. The problem is that we were using the same word, fallout, to refer to both the 10 gray doses that'll kill you dead quickly in a nuclear war and the .0008 gray doses you might get around Three Mile Island which would increase your lifetime odds of getting cancer by about 5 in a million assuming the most pessimistic model of radiation induced cancer. There's a unit people have put together called a micromort for thinking about very small chances of death. Assuming that all cancer is deadly the radiation was 5 micromorts which is about as dangerous as going scuba diving or driving 1000 miles by car. Not so small a risk that it doesn't deserve respect but small enough that it doesn't deserve fear. Fukushima had similar levels of radiation released. Expose millions of people to a several micromort risk and you will get deaths at a population level but again, not at a level worth treating with fear rather than caution. Chernobyl, well, Chernobyl occupied a "stone" level between the "boulder" level of World War III's fallout and the "pebble" fallout of Three Mile Island. I've talked like the effect of using one word for two very different situation has been all about making people too afraid of small amounts of fallout but that's not the only direction this confusion goes in. Growing up after the Cold War and MAD and only worrying about radiation from power plants I had this idea that fallout was something that would maybe give you cancer after a few years and that mostly people had fallout shelters during the Cold War as a matter of long term health rather than short term survival. I was very badly misled by my understanding of the term. I think that this is a problem for people of my generation that while we might be more afraid of radiation from reactor meltdowns than we should be we also treat the idea of fallout from a nuclear war with inappropriately low levels of terror. Terror is the appropriate response to the continued existence of the huge US and Russian nuclear arsenals and when we think about the dangers that may face humanity it's important to remember that the shadow of the mushroom cloud hasn't gone away. at June 06, 2019 5 comments: 2019 is dead, may it rest in peace. One thing I hope to take from the year, though, is all the things I learned in the books I finished tha... Lets say I'm telling a story about some hiker heading up into the mountains. I mention that when passing under a cliff a pebble came lo... The Drake Equation again I was walking in to work today and as I did I was listening to a nice podcast on the Drake Equation . The Drake Equation is an estimate of... The limitations of blindsight Blindsight, made famous by a book of the same name in science fiction circles by Peter Watts, is a disorder caused by damage to the primary... 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__label__cc	0.545097	0.454903	Hotel and restaurant news ← Snowboarders have always copped a raw deal Snow Report: Look north for next season’s top ski destinations → Heavy snow and flooding bring travel disruption to UK Posted on 07/02/2013 by keeperGM Britain faces a day of severe disruption as heavy snow, flooding and blizzard conditions blight the country. Emergency services are already responding to a surge in weather-related call-outs, with government agencies issuing a string of warnings urging the public to take care on the roads. More flooding is expected in the south-west as Thursday’s heavy rain continues to pour throughout the day and overnight. Snow is expected to blanket everywhere north of the M4 corridor, with up to 20cm (8in) hitting the worst-affected areas of north-west England, north Wales and south-west Scotland. Higher areas could even see up to 40cm (16in) fall, while bitterly cold gale-force winds will sweep across Britain creating blizzard-like conditions and plunging temperatures down to well below freezing. Heavy rain sweeping across Northern Ireland will turn increasingly to snow with up to 30cm (12in) across the hills of Down and Antrim, while on the east coast rain and sleet could cause localised flooding. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has already reported road closures because of stranded vehicles on the A8 near Newtownabbey. James Wilby, a forecaster for Meteogroup, the weather division of the Press Association, said: “It is really just nasty conditions across most of the UK. The snow will fall from the M4 northwards, quite lightly in the south but heavily in the north. “Along with the heavy rain and flooding in the south-west, there will no doubt be a lot of disruption for the UK today. The heavy rain, snow and strong winds will continue into the weekend, with the heavy snow spreading south to East Anglia and Bristol tomorrow. “And I’m sorry to say that there is no sign of things getting any better next week. It’s going to remain cold and bleak.” The Met Office has issued a number of severe weather warnings, urging the public to be prepared for “severe disruption” to transport and energy services. The Environment Agency has 18 flood alerts in place along the south-west coast warning of expected flooding, with a further 80 alerts issued to areas at risk. Between 4cm and 6cm (1.6in-2.4in) is set to fall over southern Devon and Cornwall on Friday, and up to 10cm (4in) on exposed southern slopes. On Thursday night, Cornwall council set up a designated control room to handle calls. A spokesman, Dave Owens, said the county’s fire and rescue service had received more than 50 calls, and eight properties had flooded. “The main problem still appears to be surface water flooding which is continuing to affect a number of areas across Cornwall,” he added. There are reports of flooding across the west of the county, including around Newlyn and Penzance, as well as in Mevagissey in mid-Cornwall – a community still recovering from the impact of last year’s torrential downpours. The Environment Agency spokesman Ben Johnstone said: “We strongly urge people to sign up to flood warnings on the Environment Agency website, keep a close eye on local weather forecasts and be prepared for possible flooding. We also ask that people stay safe and not try to wade or drive through any deep water.” Darron Burness, the AA’s head of special operations, said: “It’s going to be a real witch’s brew of driving wind, rain and snow, which will inevitably cause disruption on the roads. Drivers should be well prepared as even short journeys can quickly turn bad.” The Local Government Association said council gritting and ploughing teams would be out in force to try to ensure main roads remained passable where snow and freezing temperatures had been forecast. Peter Box, chairman of the Local Government Association’s economy and transport board, said hundreds of thousands of tonnes of salt had been spread this winter, but hundreds of thousands more tonnes were available in council depots and new deliveries were coming in. Headded: “Council staff will be out and about over the next few days checking in on the people they know to be vulnerable and delivering hot meals and portable heaters, collecting prescriptions, defrosting pipes, fixing frozen boilers and making sure they have what they need.” But he also urged residents with elderly or vulnerable family or neighbours to check in on them to make sure they were coping with the latest freeze. 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__label__wiki	0.917943	0.917943	Is YouTube Red paying off? While still in early days, the new YouTube SVOD generates more data, complications and levels of complexity for MCNs to deal with - but not necessarily a bigger pay day. By Megan Haynes Since YouTube Red is still in early days, it’s understandable that the biggest multi-channel network (MCN) players are trying to wrap their heads around how to manage it. Launching in October with a US$$9.99 monthly subscription fee, YouTube Red’s main draw within the children’s space – along with offering ad-free content – is the ability to save videos to watch offline, a feature that’s become increasingly in demand within the kids on-demand video market. Much like the early ad-revenue sharing days of a few years ago, one thing the new SVOD has introduced is even more information on payments, says Thomas Kramer, VP of product at Bent Pixels, a software company that helps MCNs manage their data flow from YouTube. Despite the new income stream, more data and levels of complexity are leading to more complications—and not necessarily more money, especially for smaller and international MCNs. Each MCN receives a monthly revenue report from Google for every video in its network. That’s not every creator, but each individual video. Considering some creators have dozens of channels, that’s a lot of information to parse. Red has also introduced a new layer of complexity to that data set. Under the Red banner, creators are paid out based on watch time versus views, Kramer says. YouTube aggregates all subscribers (of which it has yet to release any numbers), and then takes 45% of the subscription fees off the top. The rest is split between the YouTubers, based on how long subscribers actually watch the content itself. Additionally, based on existing and legacy contracts with music labels, certain music videos are pulled out of that category and paid on a per-view basis, similar to the payout model on YouTube’s ad-supported site. What these differences amount to are spreadsheets populated by hundreds of thousands of rows of data, says Kramer. “It can be very difficult for the everyday laptop to process,” he adds. Companies like Bent Pixels offer software to help clients sort through and make sense of that information, and many of the really large MCNs have dedicated software teams to help create code to do the job. However, all of that data has put pressure on smaller MCNs that often don’t have the resources to effectively meet these challenges. Meaning many risk being overwhelmed by data. And with YouTube Red’s limited availability (US only at the moment), it’s also created issues for international MCNs with a majority of their creators living outside of the US and who “make very little because they have comparatively fewer viewers in the United States,” says Kramer. New mountains of data aside, is YouTube Red paying off for its MCNs? “At this stage,” says Kramer, “it’s not generating a lot of money, but it’s costing a lot to [service] manually – and these [small and international] MCNs are still contractually obligated to pay out their funds to their creators.” From Stream. Google+, SVOD, YouTube, YouTube Red Look out, Netflix. YouTube dives into subscription on demand. YouTube U: Lessons in the world of kids content Why a kid-safe YouTube is completely sensible – and innocuous AwesomenessTV’s Wildness deconstructs Gen Z in new study How Penguin Ventures is writing a new chapter Nickelodeon picks up Just Add Magic internationally	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398489
__label__wiki	0.562312	0.562312	Story County, Iowa Iowa State College Alumni Directory [Search Story Co. 1914 ISC Alumni] A list of Alumni of Iowa State College (now Iowa State University) was published in June, 1914. This was transcribed by Sharyl Ferrall for the IAGenWeb History Project. You can browse the lists at that site. Also included are notes on alumni from a 1917 publication. The information has been duplicated at the Story County site with permission of Sharyl Ferrall. Surnames in this data are included in the site surname search engine. The data contains graduates in regular majors, graduates of a two year agricultural degree, and some students who had not graduated. This should be considered a partial list of alumni as of 1914. The Alumnus of Iowa State College; Alumni Directory, June, 1914, Vol. IX, No. 9 The Alumnus of Iowa State College, April, 1917, Vol XII, No. 7 The following information is included: Surname. The surname has been separated from the given name to facilitate surname searching. Graduation year. Or year of last attendance. Notes from the 1914 source. Please E-Mail Mark Christian with your questions, comments, or suggestions. Copyright © - 2011 Mark Christian Return to Story Co. IAGenWeb Home Page	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398493
__label__wiki	0.878314	0.878314	Mocking Spongebob Sleeping Squidward Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Jull 12.05.2019 1 Spongebob sex pants Kabar 12.05.2019 1 Comments What do you mean? Patrick is usually laid-back, relaxed, and has a relatively positive outlook on life. All the while, the show continued to gain fans among new classes of kindergartners who eventually grew up to ruin the internet. As most viewers know, Sandy can get very annoyed when SpongeBob and Patrick visit her How did this become a big deal? He is initially an intelligent and capable character who is rather naive, but he becomes increasingly stupid as the show progresses. They then say bye to each other, until they hear chirping and both say they didn't make the noise. This theory also states that Sandy is against the others. Afterwards, a montage of SpongeBob and Patrick going out dressed as parents, taking Junior on various adventures, is shown. It has been suggested that Patrick or Gary could also fit gluttony, since Patrick also loves eating a lot of food. They spot a baby scallop in a coral tree who was making the noise. Patrick and all the other guests chanted at SpongeBob to drink the entire bottle. Krabs, looking confused and a little frightened as the world spins around him. The latter drops a coconut on the former's head to get back at him for his laziness, but still gives him a kiss, and Patrick responds "That's my boy. The Drug Theory This theory states that five of the characters are each addicted to a different drug. Patrick takes a look at him in the pants and Junior starts nibbling on Patrick's head, implying hunger. Junior is interested in the worm and wants to eat it, so SpongeBob and Patrick feed him it, terrifying the worm and leading the worm to be swallowed by Junior. Envy is an insatiable desire. SpongeBob and Patrick, walking out of the house and taking Junior for a stroll. Stream it! SpongeBob goes to the mail and takes out the rubber band from the newspaper to play with it. SpongeBob reaction shots are pretty popular. Upon taking him inside his house , SpongeBob decides to use his pants as a cradle for Junior. At one point in the late s, the show even aired on late-night MTV, surrounded by psychedelic, tie-dye bumpers. According to the this site, cocaine users can be irritable and paranoid. Envy is an insatiable desire. Lust is intense sexual desire. Since sponges can asexually reproduce babies that are like clones, it is quite possible that SpongeBob was replaced by a baby of his, which is why SpongeBob's personality changes and why he never seems to age. It comes from an episode in the first season, in which SpongeBob gives up his modern urban life to live among the jellyfish. Patrick finds out that he needs a new diaper Patrick knows this well because he apparently wears diapers himself , so he gives him one, which calms down Junior's crying. All the while, the show continued to gain fans among new classes of kindergartners who eventually grew up to ruin the internet. SpongeBob reaction shots are pretty popular. This explains why there are no mentions of SpongeBob ever being manager or what happened after the first film. It also explains why he is increasingly stupid: He is a rather cheerful, spirited fellow who works as a short-order cook. SpongeBob goes to the mail and takes out the rubber band from the newspaper to play with it. He also eats a lot, as medical marijuana users experience a phenomenon known as "the munchies" after smoking it. Stream it! He promises to give SpongeBob a break when he gets home. Pearl is depicted as boy-crazy and obsessed with male fish stars. Or that so many would be mourning months later when his creator, Stephen Hillenburg, died at SpongeBob — Mr. Medical marijuana. This page lists fan theories about the television series SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob SquarePants, the sea creature at the heart of the animated television show that bears his name, is an absorbent, yellow and porous sponge. Krabs and Mrs. He is also usually very happy as shrooms create euphoria. SpongeBob SquarePants. Like most popular things, SpongeBob has drawn his fair share of detractors. And with its high episode count, the show offers a lot of cultural references. Afterwards, a montage of SpongeBob and Patrick going out dressed as parents, taking Junior on various adventures, is shown. Medical heroin. Hillenburg resigned as showrunner. James C. When Patrick was at his birthday party, SpongeBob invited tons of friends until SpongeBob brought out a bottle of grog. SpongeBob follows Patrick, who said that he was going back to work, only to find out that "work" consists of Patrick watching television under his rock. It comes from an episode in the first season, in which SpongeBob gives up his modern urban life to live among the jellyfish. Plankton is deeply envious of the success that his rival Mr. The latter drops a coconut on the former's head to get back at him for his laziness, but still gives him a kiss, and Patrick responds "That's my boy. SquarePants, if you prefer — is theoretically a sea sponge, but he presents as a yellow kitchen sponge who wears a shirt, tie and, as his surname suggests, rectangular brown pants. Officials from Nickelodeon dismissed the findings , saying that preschool children were not the intended audience. He also eats a lot, as medical marijuana users experience a phenomenon known as "the munchies" after smoking it. SpongeBob angrily lashes out at Patrick. There are several versions of this theory, popularized after a parody called "SpongeBong HempPants" was created. They then return home at night and put Junior to sleep in a cradle in SpongeBob's bedroom , soon going to sleep themselves. Krabs is very irritable when it comes to his riches and also paranoid about his formula being stolen. SpongeBob started to feel dizzy. SpongeBob doesn't excuse him, though tells him he forgot his briefcase and then opens up Patrick's briefcase and dumps ice cream and donuts all over Patrick. Stream it! Patrick, unaware that his best friend was drunk, decided to take a photo of this moment. And with its high episode count, the show offers a lot of cultural references. Envy is an insatiable desire. What do you mean? Junior is interested in the worm and wants to eat it, so SpongeBob and Patrick feed him it, terrifying the worm and leading the worm to be swallowed by Junior. Or that so many would be mourning months later when his creator, Stephen Hillenburg, died at SpongeBob — Mr. Nineteen years later, the show is still running. What do you mean? There are several versions of this theory, popularized after a parody called "SpongeBong HempPants" was created. Eventually, he returns home only to be exhausted from work, and then decides to sit on the chair and watch TV for the rest of the night. How did this become a big deal? Krabs has achieved. Like most popular things, SpongeBob has drawn his fair share of detractors. Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob confronts him on this, as Patrick explains that it isn't as easy at it seems; sometimes he has to move the antenna, sometimes he loses the remote, and sometimes he has a very itchy butt. Wrath is uncontrolled feelings of anger and hatred. They try to catch him, but fail and begin crying for him, believing him to be dead and proclaiming themselves "bad parents. When Patrick was at his birthday party, SpongeBob invited tons of friends until SpongeBob brought out a bottle of grog. And with its high episode count, the show offers a lot of cultural references. This page lists fan theories about the television series SpongeBob SquarePants. Upon taking him inside his house , SpongeBob decides to use his pants as a cradle for Junior. Patrick says "Let's have another" and SpongeBob makes a shocked face as the episode ends. Plankton is deeply envious of the success that his rival Mr. The other thing that happened: Puff is shown to adore food, from chocolate cake to pasta, and is fat. Additionally, his love for the world is genuine, not sexual. He can go from extreme happiness good trip to complete despair and fear bad trip. Lust is intense sexual desire. Squidward hates his life, his job, his neighbors, and practically everything else about Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob started to feel dizzy. Officials from Nickelodeon dismissed the findings , saying that preschool children were not the intended audience. At one point in the late s, the show even aired on late-night MTV, surrounded by psychedelic, tie-dye bumpers. Krabs fits this sin perfectly, since he is obsessed with collecting money just so he can have riches for himself. When Patrick, feeling ditched, tries to catch SpongeBob with a net, he makes a wicked face that internet users adopted. See Wikipedia's article on the island for more information. Back in , Bikini Atoll was used by the United States as a site for nuclear testing. Patrick finds out that he needs a new diaper Patrick knows this well because he apparently wears diapers himself , so he gives him one, which calms down Junior's crying. Patrick says "Let's have another" and SpongeBob makes a shocked face as the episode ends. They name him "Junior" and decide to adopt him, with SpongeBob as the mom and Patrick as the dad. He is a rather cheerful, spirited fellow who works as a short-order cook. What do you mean? James C. Patrick and all the other guests chanted at SpongeBob to drink the entire bottle. There are several versions of this theory, popularized after a parody called "SpongeBong HempPants" was created. The latter drops a coconut on the former's head to get back at him for his laziness, but still gives him a kiss, and Patrick responds "That's my boy. These include lying and other deceptive behaviors, bad performance in jobs, and avoided eye contact. A third movie is due in Sandy is deeply proud of her home country, her athletic abilities, and her career as a scientist. SpongeBob appeared in it, alongside many other cartoon characters. Patrick, unaware that his best friend was drunk, decided to take a photo of this moment. Like most popular things, SpongeBob has drawn his fair share of detractors. This explains why there are no mentions of SpongeBob ever being manager or what happened after the first film. Hold on, what? It has been suggested that Patrick or Gary could also fit gluttony, since Patrick also loves eating a lot of food. They try to catch him, but fail and begin crying for him, believing him to be dead and proclaiming themselves "bad parents. According to The Times in , nothing in the video referenced sexual identity. SpongeBob started to feel dizzy. Officials from Nickelodeon dismissed the findings , saying that preschool children were not the intended audience. Synopsis SpongeBob and Patrick find a baby scallop. This page lists fan theories about the television series SpongeBob SquarePants. Nineteen years later, the show is still running. SpongeBob follows Patrick, who said that he was going back to work, only to find out that "work" consists of Patrick watching television under his rock. SpongeBob SquarePants. However, he returns at What do you mean? Junior is interested in the worm and wants to eat it, so SpongeBob and Patrick feed him it, terrifying the worm and leading the worm to be swallowed by Junior. Stream it! Numerous bombs were set off there over the years; a particularly notable one called "Baker" was detonated 27 meters underwater. Hold on, what? As most viewers know, Sandy can get very annoyed when SpongeBob and Patrick visit her But this was later to be disproved by Stephen Hillenburg who stated that season 4- present are all prequel episodes to the first 3 seasons and the first movie the 2nd movie is also a prequel. According to The Times in , nothing in the video referenced sexual identity. He can go from extreme happiness good trip to complete despair and fear bad trip. However, he returns at Or that so many would be mourning months later when his creator, Stephen Hillenburg, died at Hillenburg saying SpongeBob and friends were not intended to be gay. Greed is the selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power. While he's playing, SpongeBob hits Patrick, who is also playing with a rubber band. Sandy is deeply proud of her home country, her athletic abilities, and her career as a scientist. As internet remix culture developed, so did they. SpongeBob goes to the mail and takes out the rubber band from the newspaper to play with it. He danced on his table and prank called everyone else he knew. However, they realize that Junior is alive and well, and has learned to fly. They spot a baby scallop in a coral tree who was making the noise. According to the same site linked above, heroin abusers have many behavioral tendencies matching Squidward's traits. He is initially an intelligent and capable character who is rather naive, but he becomes increasingly stupid as the show progresses. Krabs is very irritable when it comes to his riches and also paranoid about his formula being stolen. SpongeBob isn't happy and confronts him on his broken promise as the latter gets annoyed with his constant nagging. So this show is really popular, remixed a ton and is universally beloved? Puff or Patrick. This theory states that SpongeBob and his friends are all so bizarre because they are the results of these nuclear tests. 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__label__wiki	0.715736	0.715736	Home » DIPLOMACY » Queen Elizabeth Showed me Gandhiji’s Gift – Khadi Handkerchief: Recollects Modi Queen Elizabeth Showed me Gandhiji’s Gift – Khadi Handkerchief: Recollects Modi In his Mann ki Baath, PM Narendra Modi recollected the great gift-giving habits around the world and how Queen Elizabeth once showed him a hand kerchief woven in khadi by Gandhiji and sent to her as her wedding gift. Referring to his Kerala visit recently, Modi said the P.N. Panicker Foundation encourages people to cultivate the habit of reading books and to enhance their awareness towards this, by organising celebrations such as ‘Reading Day’, and ‘Reading Month’. “I had the opportunity to go for the inaugural function, where I was told that instead of bouquets, they gift books. I liked it,” he said. “When I was in Gujarat, I had set this tradition of welcoming, by not giving bouquets, but books or handkerchiefs instead. And that too, a ‘Khadi’ handkerchief, so that it promotes ‘Khadi’. Till the time I was in Gujarat, this habit had been ingrained in us, but after coming here, I had lost that habit. When I went to Kerala, it was rekindled. I have already begun to issue instructions in the government.” A bouquet is very short, “You receive it in your hand for a moment and then abandon it. But when you present a book, it becomes a part of the household, a part of the family. One can also use a ‘Khadi’ handkerchief to welcome people, and be a support to the innumerable underprivileged. The expenses are reduced as well, and the gift is well utilized too.” Recollecting his visit to London, he said Queen Elizabeth had invited him to dine with her and later she showed him a small thread-spun khadi handkerchief. With great respect and in an emotion filled voice, she told him that Mahatma Gandhi had sent this handkerchief to her as a wedding gift. “So many years have passed and yet, Queen Elizabeth has treasured the handkerchief gifted by Mahatma Gandhi. And she was happy to show it to me, when I went there.” When he gazed at it, the Queen encouraged him to touch it. “A small gift by Mahatma Gandhi, has become a part of her life and a part of history,” he noted. Modi said he would henceforth encourage people to give books or khadi handkerchiefs or gift. “I cannot say that if I go somewhere and somebody brings a bouquet I will refuse it. No, I won’t do that, but we will talk about it even though there is criticism, and then gradually, the change will happen.” gandhiji khadi handkerchief gift khadi handkerchief mahatma gandhi gift to queen pm narendra modi queen elizabeth wedding gift to queen 2017-06-25 About Kiran	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398508
__label__cc	0.70715	0.29285	Indy Lights 2015 : Katie Hargitt Part two of our look back at the 2015 Indy Lights season this time we head to the pits, well, in the good way. Katie Hargitt joined the NBCSN team in 2015 for Indycar as a pit reporter and also their lead trackside reporter covering Indy Lights on the channel. We caught up with Katie, looking at her career, this years Indy Lights season and the Mazda Road to Indy. Where did your interest in racing develop from and how did it lead into you working for NBCSN? I've been in racing for 16 years. My love of racing came from my dad, who basically forced me into a quarter midget for the first time. (I was a dancer and cheerleader; I didn't have the slightest interest in cars) Then, I got into a car for the first time...and the rest, as they say is history. I raced quarter midgets from 9-years-old to 15, then moved to USAC Kenyon Midgets and USAC Ford Focus midgets. When I was 11, Lyn St. James took me under her wing and I attended her drive development program and also attended her Women in the Winner's Circle luncheon for several years. When the budget for racing became too big for my family, I decided if I couldn't race then I was going to talk about it for a living. I reported for USAC for several years, including hosting a series called "Kickin' It with Katie" for USAC Sprint Week. I also interviewed for an internship at IMS Productions that same summer. I didn't get the internship, but I kept in touch with each of the people I met in the interview. Somewhere along the line, my name reached Mike King at IndyCar Radio. Mike took a chance on me and they hired me for the 2013 season opener and the month of May. My path then took me to Terre Haute, which has a ton of racing history as we all know. While I was there I did a story on Don Smith and his historic barns (filled wall to wall with race cars!) That story put me back in front of IMSP. Thanks for hanging with me for this long story, but there's so many pieces and people that came together to help me get where I am. To end the story, IMSP took a risk on me and helped me get on board at IMSP. What were some of your on track highlights from the 2015 Indy Lights season? There's so many that come to mind right away. I'll pick a top 5 (in no particular order). 1. Spencer Pigot clinching the championship in the last race 2. Carlin coming out of the gate hot and winning the first 3 races of the season 3. Jack Harvey winning the Freedom 100 after coming so close before 4. Sean Rayhall also coming on strong...winning his 4th race ever in the series 5. RC Emerson's rise to the top (don't forget that massive flip at Toronto that he walked away from, then got back in the car the next day!) Top Left - RC Enerson, Bottom Left - Jack Harvey, Right - Spencer Pigot How about your favourite tracks or events from this year? Long Beach was incredible. Everyone talks about the energy from the crowd and the event itself, but you can never fully understand it until you experience it yourself. It truly is "THE" street course event. Spencer Pigot has now won back to back Mazda Road to Indy titles, and now has a part time deal (at present) with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing for 2016 through his scholarship, how do you view the MRTI in the role of preparing the drivers for Indycar? There is no other series that has a defined path to the top rung of the ladder. Dan Andersen and the MRTI prepare drivers on every aspect of the sport. During the month of May, MRTI drivers even listened to a panel of IndyCar legends, such as Mario Andretti. The MRTI drivers are in front of IndyCar teams nearly every weekend, able to showcase not only their skills on-track, but also their personalities and interaction with fans. It's invaluable. Katie with Graham Rahal Drivers now are able to get their name 'out there' through various media, how do you feel this has developed over recent years and going forward the role mainstream media can play in raising their profile? Dan Andersen and MRTI have certainly helped drivers get their name "out there." It also helps to have the races on NBCSN. It allows drivers to show sponsors some value to their investment. I think we'll see that continue to increase. We saw a major jump in IndyCar ratings this year. I'd like to believe we, as a sport and community, are on the rise. The IndyLights drivers, and entire MRTI, will reap the benefits of that. And finally, do you have any funny stories from the season in Indy Lights that you can share? Anders Krohn has some pretty great blackmail on me...and probably anyone else that saw me running down pit road post IndyLights Indy GP Race 2. Jack Harvey was leading but suddenly dropped through the field on the last lap. I thought he'd gone back to his transporter but spotted him on the pit wall. Anders has the video evidence of the rest. You can find Katie on the following links -	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1398509

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