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__label__cc	0.629802	0.370198	Connecticut Homeless Shelters Stamford Homeless Shelters Stamford Homeless Shelters & Services For The Needy Welcome to our Stamford, Connecticut Homeless Shelters and Services for the needy page. Below are all of the homeless shelters and services for the needy that provide help to those in need for Stamford, CT and surrounding cities. Visit Our Stamford, CT Homeless Help Forum - Stamford Homeless Questionnaire. - Find out what it is like to be homeless in Stamford, CT - Tips on best shelters and food pantries/soup kitchens in Stamford, CT Visit The Stamford Homeless Help Forum Active Listings In Stamford Connecticut Pacific House Shelter 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, food - breakfast and dinner. Pacific House is a men's emergency shelter which typically serves 60-85 men each night but often serves 100 or more men during the winter months. It operates 365 days, 24 hours per day, and provides breakfast and Shelter for the Homeless New Covenant House of Hospitality (soup kitchen) Stamford, CT 6904 Soup Kitchen and Day Shelter. We are open every day to the public and provide three meals daily to anyone hungry. We also have a food pantry program that distributes bagged groceries to individual and families every Tuesday each month. New Covenant House is the only soup kitchen in the St Lukes Lifework Womens Shelter (203) 388-0170 ‎ St. Luke's LifeWorks is one of the largest providers of services to the homeless in Connecticut and the largest in lower Fairfield County. In total, we house approximately 240 people each night and serve 500-600 people each year. he second is the scope of people whom we serve. By servin Open Door Shelter 6.78 miles from city center Stamford Single night and short term shelter. Supportive housing and transitional housing. Permanent housing transition. In addition, provides food, clothing, case management service, treatment services, education, and employment. We provide shelter nightly with over 95 beds in our facility loc South Norwalk, CT Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now Inc. (NEON) South Norwalk, CT 06854 Emergency Shelter Malta House,Inc Malta House is a shelter for homeless, single mothers either pregnant or with babies under age three. Malta House is open 365 days with 24 hour supervision. Besides safe shelter, MH expects all women to participate in the entire program that will make them better mothers and contributing community Homes with Hope 11.11 miles from city center Stamford Provides permanent temporary and emergency housing for men women and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Mission: Homes with Hope, a not-for-profit agency with an IRS 501(c)(3) designation, is a local grassroots response to the tragedy of homelessness. With a cari Lifting Up Westchester Lifting Up Westchester restores hope to Westchester County�s men, women and children in need by providing them with food, shelter and support and lifting them to greater self-sufficiency with dignity and respect. For almost four decades, Lifting Up Westch Westchester Coalition for the Hungry & Homeless Inc. Samaritan House Shelter White Plains Samaritan House provides temporary shelter and rehabilitative services to homeless women suffering from substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS and those just out of prison on parole. 19-bed shelter provides comprehensive services as well as individualized treat Westchester County Department of Social Services Provides the referrals for temporary shelter to homeless families, singles, and childless couples in the county. The office has a contractual relationship with not-for-profit agencies for the provision of case management services, shelter facilities, transitional residences, and emergency apartments Open Arms Men's Shelter Open Arms provides a full range of shelter and rehabilitative services for up to 38 single, homeless men 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The shelter also operates an Emergency Center where individuals who would otherwise have to spend their nights on the streets can receive emergency overnight shelt Valhalla, NY The Grasslands Homeless Shelter Shelter for homeless men, women, and couples without children. Capacity: 149 beds. Call for referral information. Operation Hope of Fairfield Emergency shelter for single adults and families with children (maximum of one female adult and up to 3 children; 4 people per family unit); Intake hours 24/7. The shelter provides three meals a day, counseling, showers, laundry facilities, and clothing. Support services are provided to evaluate and The Oasis Shelter New Rochelle A 32 bed shelter which offers temporary shelter, clean bedding, and three meals per day for men and women who are faced with homelessness. The shelter is also handicapped accessible. Men and women allowed. Oasis will continue to operate in its normal capacity as an emergency overnigh Bridgeport Rescue Mission - Shelter for Single Adult Men Shelter for Single Adult Men. Emergency overnight shelter for single adult men; intake hours: 4:30-6:30pm daily (must check-in by 4pm to be served an evening meal). Services include a hot shower, clean clothes, and a hot meal. Men are limited to a 30-day stay. *Shelter is not wheelcha Homeless Shelter for 18 and older. Emergency shelter for single adults includes meals and referrals to health and social services; intake hours: 24 hr 7 days. 32 bed shelter. provides emergency shelter to thirty-two adults on a daily basis. Prospect House provides comprehensive case m YMCA Temporary Shelter For Men Kingdom Christian Cultural Center Temporary Homeless Shelter for men due to the closing of the Sharing Community Men's Drop In Center. Up to 50 men can be provided food and shelter at a time at this shelter location. If they reach capacity, people in need will be provided transportation to anot YMCA - CENTRAL CONNECTICUT COAST Emergency Family Shelter Emergency shelters for families; intake hours: Call first to see if there is a waiting list. The shelters provides lunch and dinner and cold breakfast items. To be eligible: Families including pregnant women; Residents who have left the shelter cannot return to the shelter for two years aft Seaview Apartments The Seaview Apartment Program provides permanent, supportive housing for sixteen (16) individuals who are chronically homeless at the time of admission and who are also living with psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders and/or HIV/AIDS. This supportive housing program is unique Bridgeport Rescue Mission - Shelter for Single Adult Women Shelter for Single Adult Women. Emergency overnight shelter for single women. Intake hours: 4-6:30pm daily (must check-in by 4pm to be served an evening meal). Services include a hot shower, clean clothes, and a hot meal. Maximum stay 30 days for single homeless women Shelter for Homeless Mothers with Children ages 5 and under Shelter for Homeless Mothers with Children ages 5 and under. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, our comfortable shelter provides the essentials of safe lodging, nourishing food and needed clothing for displaced women with children. Women receive case management support and acces Smithtown Center - Suffolk County Persons who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless should apply for assistance at a Social Services Center. Apply in Person as early as possible, between the hours of 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. A DSS emergency services unit worker will assess the individual’s needs. The person may ha Bethlehem House I & II A Transitional Housing Program for Families with low income, homeless or in process to become homeless. Bethlehem House I & II provides each family their own apartment, located in a quiet and safe environment in Stratford. There are eight furnished apartments, two apartments with 4 bedrooms and Uniondale, NY Nassau County Department of Social Services Uniondale, NY 11553 If you are experiencing a housing crisis in Nassau County, you should go to the Nassau County Department of Social Services (DSS), at 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. in Uniondale, NY. Hours: Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. A DSS emergency servic South West Center - Suffolk County Harmony House Shelter (203)748-5689 ext.145. Females ages 18 and older. New Street Homeless Shelter Hours of operation: 9 PM�9 AM Homeless shelter for 18 and older. Emergency Shelter services for homeless adults without children. Thirty (30) days maximum stay. Admission criteria must be met. Services include: Kitchen Shower & bathroom DOROTHY DAY HOSPITALITY HOUSE Homeless Shelter and Soup Kitchen. City of Danbury Emergency Shelter 20 bed shelter, 30 day stay for free. 5 beds for women, 5 beds dedicated to homeless veterans, 10 beds for males - all over the age of 18. Support services offered by various social service agencies/organizations. Will assist in placement for drug and alcohol abuse. Maya's Place Walk in; referral; 24 hours/7 days Ages 16-20; pregnant and parenting, single, LGBTQ Female Jericho Overflow Homeless Shelter This is an overflow homeless shelter. It is not open all year long. Generally during the winter it opens up. Check out the website for current news and whether or not the shelter is currently open and accepting people. Haven House Bridges Emergency Family Housing Transitional Services of New York for Long Island, Inc. (TSLI) and Haven House/Bridges, Inc. (HHB) are charitable organizations that have provided housing and support services for over thirty years to people in need.HHB provides emergency housing for homeless families in Suffolk County t The Living Room Drop In Center Bronx The only 24 hour drop in center for homeless in the Bronx.Our Safe Havens are temporary shelters for homeless adults. The Barretto Street Safe Haven (in the same building as the Living Room) has 50 beds for homeless adults The Pyramid Cromwell Ave Safe Haven Bronx NY Cromwell Avenue Safe Haven is an 80-bed facility providing low demand transitional housing, direct care and case management services to long-term street homeless men and homeless veterans. For information, call (718) 293-2930. Interfaith Nutrition Network - Mary Brennan INN Hempstead, NY 11550 The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) addresses the issues of hunger and homelessness on Long Island by providing food, shelter, long-term housing, and supportive services in a dignified and respectful manner for those who seek our help. We are a not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization with a Franklin Women's Intake Shelter Bronx NY To get to this shelter take Subway 2 to 149th St., then #55 bus to 166th St. and 3rd Ave. This is a NYC Department of Homeless Services intake shelter for women only. Open 24 hours a day. HS operates the most comprehensive shelter services system for single adults in the w Destiny Village - Transitional Housing Destiny Village is a non for profit transitional housing program. We house 48 males in two seperate locations which are located side by side. Intake hours are mon thru fri 9am - 6pm. We accept DSS or self paying residents. We also provide food for meals to resi CHHOP Peekskill - Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill CHHOP is open 365 days a year 24 hours a day.The mission of Caring for the Homeless of Peekskill Inc. (CHOP) is to alleviate hunger and homelessness in our community by providing temporary housing for homeless adults, and by referring clients to appropriate agencies in order to help them Wards Island, NY Charles Gay center Wards Island, NY 10035 Shelter services for men. Also medical care clinic. Bethel Gospel Assembly Shelter(c/o Bethel Gospel Assembly) Red Cross Shelter Restfull Nights Organization Inc. Hours Monday - Friday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM Saturday: 12:00AM - 4:00PM Closed on Sundays This is a family shelter. We offer many community outreach services, like mental health referrals , domestic violence, job readiness classes, resume building, interview prep, etc Pam�s Place shelter Shelter for single women. Six story, 200 bed shelter Jamaica Armory Shelter For Women Women's Triage Shelter. Barbara Kleiman Shelter Adult Shelter and clinic. Capacity: 200 beds. Operated by the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) NYC. Van Siclen Women's Shelter (Samartan Village) Brooklyn , NY 11207 Transitional housing for women with children. Homeless families with children.Overcoming-Love Ministries, Inc. (OCLM) is a 501(c)(3), faith-based organization which has served the communities of Brooklyn and Queens for over 30 years. We are an inter-denominational, multicultural, bilingu HELP Women's Shelter New York City Intake is open: 24 hours a day. Adult Women's ShelterTake Subway: C to Liberty Ave. This is a NYC Department of Homeless Services intake shelter for women. The intake facilities for single adults are open 24 hours, seven days a w Magnolia House - Women's Shelter Magnolia House Women�s Shelter in Brownsville, Brooklyn, is a 200-bed shelter that provides temporary emergency housing in a safe, supportive and drug-free facility for single women who are dually diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse.Meals, 24/7 security and on-site compreh? Atlantic House Men's Shelter Atlantic House Men�s Shelter in Brownsville, Brooklyn, is a 200-bed shelter that provides temporary emergency housing in a safe, supportive and drug-free facility for single men who are dually diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse. Programs are designed to enable men to improve their abi The Gathering Place Drop In Center The Gathering Place Drop-in Center serves homeless men and women, 18 and older, 24 hours per day, seven days a week, year round. The center provides a safe, sanitary and stable alternative to the street, using an individualized and flexible approach to serve the hard-to-reach street homeless populat Providence House Providence House For Pregnant Women And Children A faith-based, woman-focused agency headquartered in the Bedford-Stuyvesant community of Brooklyn, Providence House is built around the use of a unique mentoring model at smaller, congregate transitional housing facilities scattered throughout New York City.That model has been fashioned upon t Neighbors Together Corporation Soup kitchen that provides social services. Note: this is not a homeless shelter Becasue Everyone Deserves Shelter, BEDS Because Everyone Deserves Shelter (B.E.D.S.) Community Shared Living (transitional housing) provides a stepping stone into society for homeless single males, parolees, and individuals on SSI. We create a safer more comfortable environment for individuals who have shown great progr Stamford Resources FoodConnecticut Food Banks & Soup Kitchens Stamford CT Homeless Shelters Old Greenwich CT Homeless Shelters Darien CT Homeless Shelters Cos Cob CT Homeless Shelters Greenwich CT Homeless Shelters New Canaan CT Homeless Shelters	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line4985
__label__cc	0.673929	0.326071	Cross Roads Hotel United Kingdom > Northampton The Cross Roads Hotel is a conveniently-located hotel in the historic village of Weedon Bec, just a short journey away from Northampton. With its rustic surroundings and comfortable rooms, it is an oasis for travellers making their way through Northamptonshire, and a delightful base for exploring nearby cities and towns like Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick. The hotel contains 44 en-suite guestrooms. Each is equipped to accommodate both business and leisure guests, with a flat-screen television, work desk and a hairdryer coming as standard. Guests are treated to complimentary wireless internet and free parking, the latter adding to its credentials as a home for travellers. The hotel also has three function rooms, ideal for meetings and events including small weddings and private dining. Locally sourced ingredients help perfecta tasty menu in this Chef and Brewer restaurant. Restaurant Type: Pub Meals Served: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Located on the outskirts of the pleasant little village of Weedon Bec. Its enviable location near the M1 motorway gives travellers access to surrounding towns and cities like Northampton, Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa. Northampton is also home to the nearest railway station. Some sights include Silverstone Race Track, the Althorp Estate, Northampton Saints rugby club, and the handsome town of Towcester. The nearest airport is London Luton, around 42 miles away and accessible via the M1. High Street, Weedon, NN7 4PX, Northampton, United Kingdom	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line4989
__label__cc	0.59632	0.40368	2018 FEBRUARY ISSUE Boondoggle pushes new Amtrak cars two years down line Officials hope Swansea complex lures more development Businesses, individuals will see changes under Tax Cuts and Jobs Act POINT: Are tax cuts the answer to long-term economic growth? COUNTERPOINT: Are tax cuts the answer to long-term economic growth? Bi-State Development: Stories of Impact & Change Q&A with Mark Eckert, mayor of Belleville and 2017-18 president of the Illinois Municipal League Southwestern Illinois Commercial Real Estate Transactions Use Amazon HQ2 experience to chart course for St. Louis region The difference between celebrity and leadership — and why it matters STEM Education in Southwestern Illinois Welcome to the inaugural special section of the Illinois Business Journal on STEM education in Southwestern Illinois McKendree University home to oldest Sigma Zeta National Honor Society in nation Leadership Council campaigns to ‘Manufacture/Craft/Cyber Your Future’ SIUE approach gets students, parents and teachers involved in STEM Madison County Regional Schools stress STEM ed for students, teachers Ameren, others work to build Next Generation energy workforce Southern Illinois Builders Association supports STEM to build workforce Spotlight on Southwestern Illinois: Architecture Engineering and Planning Gonzalez Companies, Stormwater Project Engineering, Glen Carbon Woolpert, Guardian Angel Facility, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida Louer Facility Planning, Furniture Installation, Washington University Quality Testing and Engineering Inc., Public Safety Building, Edwardsville Volkert Inc., Water Main Projects, Illinois American Water Company Architecture & Engineering Roundup You are here: Home Archives 2018 Issues February 2018 POINT: Are tax cuts the answer to long-term economic growth? Yes, history proves that tax relief generates more jobs and larger paychecks. BostBy MIKE BOST In 1986, Americans flocked to theaters to see the year’s No. 1 movie, “Top Gun.” A lot has changed since Maverick and Ice Man prepared to do battle with Soviet MiGs, as Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” blared in the background. However, one thing that hadn’t changed for the better in over three decades was the federal tax code. The visionary competitive tax code President Reagan signed into law in 1986 had become a cumbersome, complex, and outdated relic. Last year, Congress made pro-growth tax reform our top priority. I’m proud to report that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law in December by President Trump creates an environment to grow our economy and empower both job creators and working families alike. History proves that tax relief generates economic growth, more jobs and larger paychecks. Tax reform under the Reagan administration in 1986 led to a significant boost in America’s economic activity. American GDP growth averaged about 3.9 percent and reached as high as 4.2 percent. By comparison, that economy was substantially better than the 2009-2016 period when average GDP growth was an anemic 1.5 percent. Inspired by President Reagan’s 1986 tax reform, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act brings the 35 percent corporate tax rate — previously the highest in the industrialized world — down to 21 percent. It also allows businesses to immediately write off the full cost of new equipment to improve operations and enhance the skills of their workers – unleashing growth of jobs, productivity, and paychecks. Important to our Main Street entrepreneurs, tax reform protects the ability of small businesses to write off interest on loans, which helps small businesses start or expand, hire workers, and increase paychecks. The ink is barely dry on the tax reform law, but positive results are already coming in. Over one hundred companies — including major airline, media and financial employers — have publicly announced that they are directing part of their tax cut savings to significant pay increases for their employees, to the combined tune of over $1 billion. And retirement accounts have been significantly boosted by the tax cut-generated stock market surge. In January, the Dow Jones eclipsed 25,000, less than a year after it topped 20,000 — one of the fastest increases in history. For the over half of Americans with underfunded retirement accounts, this is welcome news. Tax reform benefits businesses of all sizes. Having been a small-business owner myself, I can tell you that small businesses are the backbone of Southern Illinois’ economy. But the exemptions, exclusions, deductions, and credits in our code make Swiss cheese of our tax system and put our nation’s small-to-medium businesses at a disadvantage. We knew we needed to help small businesses grow, hire, and invest in our communities. Among other historic provisions, this law offers a first-ever small business tax deduction of 20 percent to support our Main Street job creators and the millions of Americans they employ. The way this historic new deduction works is simple. For pass-through business income of up to $315,000, the business owner can deduct 20 percent from their taxes. So, at this income level, that means $63,000 is protected from taxes and can instead be used for the needs of the business and its workers. For business owners with income above this level, the 20 percent deduction is available if they meet straightforward criteria based on either wages paid or capital invested in the business. In combination with the lower tax rates for individuals delivered by the new law, this deduction reduces the effective tax rate for small businesses to no more than 29.6 percent – 10 percentage points lower than the old tax code. Whether a small business is just starting up with a handful of workers or if they’re an established company with many more, the ability of businesses to keep more income to use as they see fit is crucial to success and growth. In addition to higher employee wages due to economic growth, working families and individual taxpayers haven’t even begun to feel the direct effects of tax cuts on their paychecks from reduced federal withholding that will take effect in February. The Department of the Treasury updated withholding tables to indicate that 90 percent of wage earners will experience an increase in their take home pay. You’ll be able to keep more of what you earn in the first place. How is this possible? Tax reform doubles the standard deduction from $6,500 to $13,000 for individuals and $12,000 to $24,000 for married couples while also lowering rates across the board to 0 percent, 10 percent, 12 percent, 22 percent, 24 percent, 32 percent, 35 percent and 37 percent. The bottom line is that you work hard for your paycheck and you should — and will — be able to keep more of it. Loopholes and complexities have also made it difficult for folks to get by, let alone get ahead. That’s why we eliminated many complicated itemized deductions but retained tax incentives for home mortgage interest, tax incentives for work, higher education and retirement security. It also continues the deduction for charitable contributions so people can donate to their local church, charity, or community organization. The numbers can be dry, but our goals for tax reform were straightforward: a stronger economy with more jobs, fairer taxes, and bigger paychecks for hard-working Southern Illinoisans. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has had very encouraging early results and I’m confident that this economic momentum will continue. Rep. Mike Bost has represented the 12 counties of Illinois’ 12th District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2015. He serves as chairman of Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs under House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. He is a Republican from Murphysboro.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line4992
__label__cc	0.600228	0.399772	PRS Two Channel 'H' Amp A PRS amp? Yes, the illustrious US guitar maker officially launched an amp devision back in 2009. It would be fair to say it has been a slow burn. But could 2013 be the year PRS amps really take off? Michael Casswell gets down to basics with Maryland's finest. Paul Reed Smith shot to fame and fortune with his no compromise handbuilt guitars that burst on to the scene in 1985. PRS guitars are now an industry standard and those early run '85, '86, '87 guitars are extremely collectable and sought after today, because that's when Paul was hand building them himself with the best possible woods and components, in the his first small factory. I'm lucky enough to own a PRS guitar that was built very early in '86, and thought it might be a good choice to put this new PRS two channel H amp head through its paces in our video. It seems a little odd to see the PRS logo on an amp head, but here it is, the '2 Channel H'. It's a 50 Watt, all-tube, all American, channel switching amp than can run with the big boys. The brains behind the design is Doug Sewell who was a reputable amp 'hot rodder' back in the '80s and '90s, and is the man Paul Reed Smith brought in to build an amp worthy of wearing that PRS logo on the front. The 'H' in the name of the amp stands for the 'Heyboer' transformer inside. The transformer of any tube amp is a major component that contributes to the overall performance and tonal character, along with the choice of pre-amp valves, EQ, and, in this case, the 2x6L6 output valves, which are my preferred tube. A Heyboer is a thing of beauty if you are into transformers (this is getting very sad - Ed). There is also a 'C' version of this amp which stands for the Cinemag transformer, and I assume, gives a different overall character to this H version. These amps are put together in the USA and yet are priced competitively. There is a trend towards having products made in the Far East to keep costs down and while you can understand why manufacturers do it, and while it can be great for those of us on tight budgets, I'm glad PRS hasn't gone down this route for this amp. The PRS name stands for a lot of things and compromise isn't one of them! Although the amp is handmade, there are still printed circuit boards inside and if there weren't and it was an all point to point hand wired amp, it would cost three times more, so there have been some sensible attempts to keep costs down. On the back there is a level send and level return for your effects, and this is wired in series, which means if you don't have anything in the loop, you can still use your level send to push whatever sound you have set round the front. It's a bit like an extra crunch stage, and can be quite effective at fine tuning things at higher volumes. This is one of those amps that reproduces accurately the characteristics of what you put in. In other words, if you plugged a Telecaster in, you would be able to hear it's a Tele. Some amps just kick out a generic type sound which can blur the subtleties of what you give it, but good amps complement what you give them - and this is one of those. The cleans are lively and organic and the dirties are fat and defined with some real grit and attitude. If you want silly amounts of gain, then all it takes is your favourite loud stompbox pedal in front and, like any good valve amp, another world of 'more is better' opens up to you. This is standard practice nowadays, so if you haven't tried it yet, jump onboard! There is plenty of gain available, but if you use lower output pick ups, then a little push with a pedal can be fun. This amp acts like blank canvas and delivers accurately what you give it. It looks good too, with what seems like stained flame maple on the front, setting off its overall good looking and purposeful image. 50 Watts should easily be loud enough for most situations because output wattage, in guitarist's terms, is more about headroom than volume. A 100 Watt amp will keep its cleans, being cleaner at louder volumes, but this amp feels like it has plenty of power, especially when it's paired up with its matching 2x12 PRS speaker cab, which comes loaded with a pair of Celestion Vintage 30's (my favourite speakers). Overall the two Channel H head is a great amp and definitely worth a look. It's a grown-up amp that I would say is better suited to a player with a good touch and feel for tone, rather than your 'plug it in, turn it up and go' type player, but hey, there are no rules. We like the five year warranty these coms with, too. Very nice. PRS SE A265 & A270 PRS J-MOD 100 John Mayer Signature Amp Head NAMM News PRS 2019 NAMM RELEASE - Silver Sky Color Additions PRS Sonzera 20 PRS Announce The Paul Reed Smith Signature Model AKA 'The Paul' PRS Announce ltd run of SE Acoustics! PRS Limited-Edition 2018 Bernie Marsden SE PRS Supermodels Waves Plugins	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line4993
__label__wiki	0.802233	0.802233	Just Announced: Get A Free Guitar & 4 Bonus Gifts With Membership (While Supplies Last!) top hits beginner songs At Guitar Tricks® we make learning how to play songs a lot of fun! Our instructors cover every section of the song slowly at first, and once you get each part down you get to play along with a professional backing band! For difficult songs we offer a 'Songs Made Easy' version for beginners, which is simplified to the basic chords and one guitar part. Each song includes accurate guitar tabs as well as standard music notation. Free Lesson: Sweet Home Alabama (Made Easy!) Anders will show you this classic Southern Rock anthem in a version that has been made easy, so you can hang at any level. This is a really fun song that almost everyone knows, and it features three basic chords repeating throughout the whole song, so if you can learn and perform even the simplest version of it, it is bound to pay off. Begin Free Lesson! info title artist style difficulty instructor In this set of fourteen lessons, Mike Olekshy guides you through all the parts to the alt rock song "Kryptonite", as made famous by 3 Doors Down. Mike talks about the gear and tone, then tunes you in to the arpeggiated chord riff and the strumming. There's an effected single line motif that he'll show you, and the crunch guitar in the verses and chorus. There's some variations in the verses that you'll learn as well, and a main guitar solo with the rhythm parts underneath plus an outro solo. Then we'll play the song through with a backing track. Instructor: Mike Olekshy My Progress 0% viewed Here Without You This series of lessons will teach you all you need to know about the song "Here Without You", as made famous by 3 Doors Down. Michael Elsner will talk about the chords and tone, then show you the acoustic arpeggiated picking in the verses, choruses, and bridge. He'll also teach the distorted electric guitar that enters later in the song. No solo in this one! The Michael will play the song through, in a play-along performance. Instructor: Michael Elsner In this song tutorial, Michael Elsner will teach you the song "When I'm Gone", as made famous by 3 Doors Down. Michael will tune you in to the tones and chords used in this piece, then show you the intro/interlude/outro progression; he'll follow that up with the verse, chorus, and bridge elements. Michael will then teach you the various melodies in the intro/interlude/outro, then dive into the guitar solo. We'll finish off with a full play-through performance. Duck And Run In this set of song lessons, Mike Olekshy will be teaching you "Duck And Run", by 3 Doors Down. After discussing the gear and tones, Mike will show you the cool acoustic guitar intro. That will lead us into the riffs for the verses, choruses, and the re-intro and outro. We'll then look at the bridge of the tune, and the guitar solo; then comes the full performance and a jam along to the backing track! In this song tutorial, Mike Olekshy will be teaching you "Loser", by 3 Doors Down. Mike will tune you in to the gear and tones then take off into the clean arpeggiated intro. Next is a look at the verse progression and rhythmic accents that give the song its "thrust", followed by the crunch chorus part, the bridge section and riff, and the guitar solo. To end you'll play along with Mike through the whole song, then jam along with the "band" by yourself. It's Not My Time In this tutorial Lee Wanner will teach you the dynamic rocker "It's Not My Time", by 3 Doors Down. Lee will start with an overview and the gear and tones, then break down the intro clean guitar and reverse leads. Next up is the chorus rhythm riff and octaves and the clean and distorted guitars in the verse; after that we'll look at the distorted guitar and lead in the bridge. There's a short solo to learn before we do a play along performance, and to cap it off you'll jam along with the "band". Instructor: Lee Wanner Be Like That In this song tutorial, Douglas Showalter will be teaching you "Be Like That", by 3 Doors Down. After a synopsis and gear and tones, Douglas will break down the acoustic intro and the verse; then the first 2 choruses. To follow, we'll check out the bridge and the variations in verse 2 and the 3rd chorus. Lessons nine and ten examine the double chorus and the song outro, then it's time to play through the song. Last up is the jam along, where you take over. Instructor: Douglas Showalter Closer To The Edge In these 9 videos, Mike Olekshy will be teaching you "Closer To The Edge", by 30 Seconds To Mars. Mike will lay out the skinny on the gear and tones, then break down the supporting verse and single-note chorus guitar parts. Next up are the parts to the bridge of the song, and the final chorus variation. Last but not least is a full performance play along, and the jam along where we mute the guitars so you can play with the "band". A Beautiful Lie In these song lessons, Mike Olekshy will take you through "A Beautiful Lie", by 30 Seconds To Mars. We'll get into the gear and tones a bit, then look at the strumming rhythms and power chords in the verse and the second guitar part. We'll follow that with the chord extensions in the second verse, and the chorus variations. Last up is the full performance, and the jam along to the backing track. The Kill (Bury Me) In this set of lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you the epic song "The Kill (Bury Me)", as made famous by 30 Seconds to Mars. This one has lots of parts, and Mike will show you all of them in these 17 lessons. We'll go through the intro riff, the verses and choruses with the variations, the bridge, and the various octave parts. We'll put it all together at the end in a full performance, play along! In this song tutorial Mike Olekshy will teach you the song "Attack", by 30 Seconds To Mars. This one has multiple guitars, and Mike will take you through the tones and tuning, then break down the verse and chorus elements and variations. He'll end things with a full song performance, then there's a jam along without the guitars so you can play with the backing track on your own. In this fifteen lesson set, Mike Olekshy will be teaching you "From Yesterday", by 30 Seconds To Mars. Mike will talk about the tones and tuning, then get into the layers in the intro and verse. Mike will then dissect the heavy chorus, the main riff and chorus variations, before he teaches the bridge and the final chorus variation. We'll end with the ending layer, then do a full performance before you take over as the main guitarist. In this set of song lessons, Mike Olekeshy will teach you "Kings And Queens", by 30 Seconds to Mars. After giving an overview and talking about the tones and tuning, Mike is going to get into the opening two guitars and how they interplay. Following that is a look at the sparse verse, the verse counterpoint, and the 2nd verse delay. Then it's on to the ascending octaves, and the arpeggiated outro. Last up is is a play along, then you'll take over in the jam along! This Is War In this song tutorial, Mike Olekshy will teach you "This Is War", by 30 Seconds to Mars. Mike will take you through the gear and tones, then delve into the single-note verse part and all the pre-chorus elements using delay and octaves. Next up are the different layers and variations in the choruses, followed by the tag section crunch guitar and melody. Lastly we'll look at the acoustic outro, and do a play along and a jam along. If I'd Been The One In this series of lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you "If I'd Been The One", by 38 Special. Mike will introduce the song and talk about gear and tone, then get into all of guitar #1's parts for the verse, pre-chorus, chorus, solo rhythm, and bridge. Then we'll learn the parts for guitar #2 and #3 for those same sections, followed by a full performance play along. We'll finish with a single guitar performance, and a jam along. Mike will show you the 2 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is a crunch guitar that plays rhythm guitar throughout the song. Guitar 2 is the lead guitar that digs into some scorching licks in the solo section. Mike will show you the 2 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is a crunch guitar that plays rhythm guitar throughout the song. Guitar 2 is the lead guitar that digs into some killer licks. Mike will show you the 2 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is a crunch guitar that plays rhythm guitar throughout the song. Guitar 2 is the lead guitar that digs into some scorching licks throughout. Take Me To The River In this set of lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you "Take Me to the River", by Al Green. After setting up the song lessons in an introduction and talking about the gear and tones, Mike will detail the main riff in the intro of the tune. Then we're into a break down of the verse riff, which elaborates on the intro riff. Next up are the chords in the chorus, followed by the change-up in the bridge. We'll end with a play along, and a jam along. Forty Hour Week Mike will show you this 80s country classic that features an acoustic and electric blend of textbook country guitar playing. He'll cover steady acoustic strumming, chord arpeggiation, climbing chord progressions, dynamics, and some rhythm guitar approaches for country music. Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler) In this song tutorial, Mike Olekshy will teach you "Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler)", by Alabama. Mike will talk about the song then the gear and tones, then break down the parts in the intro, verse, chorus, and bridge in the key of E. Then we're into the electric parts after we change to the key of F; after which we'll look at the acoustic parts in both keys. We'll take things out with a full performance, a single guitar performance, and a jam along. In this set of country lessons, Mike Olekshy is going to teach you "Song of the South", by Alabama. Mike will introduce the song then discuss the gear and tones, then dive into the acoustic and electric parts in the chorus. Next up are the acoustic and electric parts for the verses, then for the outro of the song. We'll end things with a full performance, then a single guitar approach, and a jam along. In this set of lessons, Hunter Perrin will teach "High Cotton", by Alabama. After a song introduction and the gear and tone, Hunter will get into the fingerstyle parts for the intro and verse. Next we'll learn the boom-chick strumming in the chorus and during the fiddle solo; then we'll look at the verse rhythms and chords. We'll learn the modulated chorus before we move to the play along performance, then you'll take over in the jam along. Instructor: Hunter Perrin In this tutorial you'll learn how to play the song "It Must Be Love" as made famous by Alan Jackson. This song is a great example of a more modern country sound, that still has all the classic country elements like the strumming acoustic guitars, sweet sounding pedal steel and twangy telecaster. Instructor: Anders Mouridsen Alan Parsons Project Mike will show you the 3 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is a clean electric guitar that holds down the foundation with steady muted strums. Guitar 2 is the lead guitar that adds some melodic interest throughout. Guitar 3 is an acoustic guitar that adds some cool arpeggio layers and strumming. I Ain't Drunk Albert Collins In this song tutorial we will look at the open minor tuning used by Albert Collins. We'll also show you how to combine the use of a capo with finger picking to get that dirty blues sound in the solo. We'll also explore the rhythm guitar techniques used, then put it all together in a play along, then a jam along. Mike will show you the 3 guitar layers in this song. Guitars 1&2 are crunch electric guitars that provide a rhythm guitar backbone throughout. Guitar 3 is the lead guitar that digs into some killer leads and fills. No More Mr. Nice Guy In this ten lesson tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will take you through all the parts in "No More Mr. Nice Guy", made famous by Alice Cooper. Anders will talk about the tone and effects, the classic main opening guitar riff, the rhythm guitars, the chords and accents in the pre-chorus, the hooky chorus parts, the bridge, and the outro. He'll top it all off with a full performance play along, and don't forget to use the A-B looping function in the video player to repeat the slow-plays if you need to! Man In the Box Mike will show you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 plays rhythm riffs with a high gain tone. Guitar 2 handles the soloing and a recurring single note melody. The tune kicks right into a heavy mid-tempo groove that becomes the verse. The chorus opens up the dynamic level with blasting open and power chords. There’s also a solo section filled with killer licks. Caren will show you lovely song that has some some fun challenges for acoustic guitar strumming. Instructor: Caren Armstrong You Can Do Magic Mike will who you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is an acoustic guitar that lays a steady foundation throughout. Guitar 2 is an overdriven electric guitar that plays killer fills and some delay-soaked ear candy. Caren will show you the acoustic guitar part in this song that uses open chords as well as barre chords with an upbeat, shuffled strumming pattern. Sister Golden Hair In the lessons in this song tutorial, Tom Finch will be teaching you "Sister Golden Hair", by America. Tom will first look at the gear and tones, then he'll launch into the intro of the song. Then it's straight through the rest of the form, examining the role of each guitar in the verse, the chorus, and outro. Tom will lead you through a play along, then you take over and jam by yourself with the backing track. Instructor: Tom Finch Ventura Highway In this tutorial, Tom Finch will teach "Ventura Highway", by America. Tom will introduce the song and talk about the acoustic tone, then break down the iconic melody and chords in the intro. We'll break down the verse chords and melody next before heading to the chorus. You'll learn the post-chorus next, then the outro; then we'll do full and single guitar performances and end with a jam along. Coming Into Los Angeles Caren will show you how to fit the acoustic guitar sound fitting in beautifully with a big rock and roll production. With it's walking bass and big, fat guitar tone it really carries the song even while surrounded with bass, drums, and electric guitars. In this tutorial Caren Armstrong will show you the Travis picking acoustic guitar part that gets repeated throughout "Alice's Restaurant" as made famous by Arlo Guthrie The Motorcycle Song Caren will show you the Travis picking used throughout this acoustic song. We will be playing in "Drop D" tuning for this song. In this song tutorial, Lee Wanner will be teaching you the hard rocker "Turn Up the Radio", by Autograph. Lee will start off with the gear and tones, then get into the details of the verse rhythm guitars and leads. Then we're on to the chorus section, and the main solo and intro and outro leads and solos. As always, we'll put a cherry on top by doing a full performance play-along, then a jam along! Unholy Confessions In this tutorial we are going to take a look at how to play "Unholy Confessions" as made famous by Avenged Sevenfold. This modern metal song features a ton of great rhythm guitar playing along with lots of cool stuff you can play with another guitar player. We'll look at the chord movement, the great rhythm playing and breaks, the use of octaves, and the riffing and licks. The track is a little tricky to play so make sure you are plenty warmed up before you get going, and pay special close attention to some of the cool guitar harmonies that take place. In this tutorial I will teach you "Bat Country", by Avenged Sevenfold. After the introduction, we will take a look at gear and tone before diving into the intro riffs. We will learn all the great riffs that make up the verses and the choruses, as well as the crazy guitar solo and the harmonized guitar duel. In between, a clean/acoustic interlude lets you breathe for a bit. The outro features even more harmonized riffs to keep things new and interesting all the way to the end. Instructor: Ben Lindholm Nobody Loves Me But My Mother In this tutorial Anders will show you a fun and authentic way to play this blues classic it on acoustic guitar. Sinner's Prayer Tom will show you all the tasty licks and fills that BB King plays in this slow burn blues tune. Every Day I Have The Blues Mike will show you killer blues licks in BB's distinctive style, a swinging blues feel, and playing in call and response in the 12 bar blues form. Rock Me Baby (Made Easy) Mike will teach this tune with a beginner approach using a made easy acoustic guitar part to strum along with the band. The song uses a standard blues form. It features a 12 bar verse section that gets played over and over throughout the arrangement. The Thrill Is Gone (Made Easy) Caren will show you how to play along with this B.B. King classic in a made easy tutorial. Originally recorded in the key of B Minor, today we'll simplify by playing in the key of Am, using a total of 4 chords. Ghetto Woman In this tutorial I'll be walking you through every note that is played on the song "Ghetto Woman", as made famous by the great B.B. King. There's so much great blues lead vocabulary in this song: a mellow and funky rhythm guitar part that uses delay and has a swampy feel, superb guitar tone, and of course lots of B.B.'s great soloing! So whether you're feeling the blues or not, this song will get you there. In this set of 12 videos, Anders Mouridsen will teach you "Why I Sing the Blues", as made famous by B.B. King. After the gear and tones, Anders will detail the funky rhythms in this straight-ahead 12 bar blues. This tune is all about blues soloing, so Anders will follow with breaking down the five solos in the song, with the final solo in two parts. Finally you'll do a play along, then we'll mute the guitars so you can jam with the band. In this tutorial you'll learn how to play the classic blues song "The Thrill Is Gone" as made famous by the one and only B.B. King. This song exemplifies the classic, moody minor blues and B.B.'s playing and singing on it is nothing short of legendary. In this set of lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach "So Excited", by B.B. King. First we'll introduce the song, then go over the gear and tones; then we'll plunge into the intro parts for both guitars. Next up is the verse riff for guitar 2, then we'll get into solos for guitar's 1 and 2. We'll examine the outro solo for guitar 1, then do full and single guitar performances and finish off with a jam along. In this tutorial, Henrik Linde will teach "Rock Me Baby", as made famous by B.B. King. Henrik will discuss the song and look at the gear and tone, then teach the main lick that's played throughout the song. The killer solo is broken down in detail after that, then we're going to do a play along performance of the song. We'll finish up with a "guitar karaoke" jam along. Instructor: Henrik Linde Bach 'Bouree' From Lute Suite in E Minor In this tutorial we will learn to play a masterpiece of the classical guitar repertoire, the 'Bourree' from J.S. Bach's Lute Suite in E Minor. Instructor: Christopher Schlegel Bach 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' Intermediate "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Johann Sebastian Bach is a beautiful piece that's been arranged many times for solo classical guitar. In this tutorial we'll learn to play an intermediate level arrangement by the master of the Baroque era of music. Bach 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' Advanced Christopher will show you all the parts to this complete transcription of Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring". Baroque music consists of polyphonic counterpoint. This is a huge playing challenge for guitarists. Keeping two melodic lines moving at the same time requires the fretting hand to constantly change shapes and patterns. The picking hand will be required to do a fingerpicking technique in which the thumb plays the bass notes and the other fingers play either melody notes or chord tones. Takin' Care Of Business Bachman-Turner Overdrive In this group of lessons we'll be learning the classic party hit "Takin' Care Of Business", by Bachman-Turner Overdrive. We'll look at the main riff which is such a classic guitar hook, the gear and tone, the rhythm guitar parts, the song form, the solos, the breakdowns, and the jam outro. Then we'll take of business and play it all through with our custom backing track. In this set of song lessons, Anders Mouridsen will take you through the classic rock hit "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet", as made famous by Bachman-Turner Overdrive. You'll learn about the gear and tone to play this song, and the opening rhythm and solo. Anders will then show you the verse and chorus chords and riffs, followed by the last three solos. Then you'll play along with the song in a full performance. It's time to rock out and learn a classic 70s hit song, "Can't Get Enough", by Bad Company. Ralph Sight will take you through the arrangement and structure, the chords of the verses and choruses, the dual harmony leads, the outro solo, and a play along jam. If you can't get enough, then go ahead and watch all the lessons one more time! Instructor: Ralph Spight Feel Like Making Love Is it a ballad? Is it a rock anthem? My AM radio says yes! This acoustic intro is one of the most recognizeable intros in the classic rock catalog that sets a mood before flowing into one of the most muscular riffs to ever hit an arena in the seventies. Want a ballad that still rocks hard? Look no further. Want a heavy riff that still shows you have some sensitivity? Hang around with bad company and you'll get it. And oh yes, there's a harmony solo to show your musicality and an outro solo that shows you can also melt faces. What do you feel like? Instructor: Andy Gurley Rock and Roll Fantasy In this series of nine guitar lessons, Mike Olekshy will show you how to play the classic rock song "Rock and Roll Fantasy", as made famous by Bad Company in 1977. Mike will explain the gear and tone, then show you the line played with an octaver pedal. You'll learn the rhythm guitar and trill, the verse and arpeggio chorus; then the guitar solo and the song outro. As always, we'll play it all though in a final full performance; then it's your turn to jam with the backing track. In this set of lessons, you'll be joining Mike Olekshy to learn "No Matter What" by Badfinger. We'll start with a song overview and a look at the gear and tones, then get right into the main riff and guitar 2's backbeat rhythm for the A section. We'll follow with both guitar's parts for the B section, then look at a third A section part. We'll move on to the slide solo, then a third B section guitar; to end you'll play along with Mike then jam the song on your own. In this series of lessons Barrett Tagliarino will teach "Day After Day", by Badfinger. After a song overview and a look at the gear and tones, Barrett will launch into the acoustic intro; then the chorus, interlude, and outro acoustic parts. We'll move on to the slide parts next: the intro, full solo, and the various fills. After full and single guitar guitar performances, you'll take over in the jam along. Instructor: Barrett Tagliarino If I Had $1000000 In this acoustic song tutorial, Mike Olekshy will be teaching you "If I Had $1000000", by Barenaked Ladies. Mike will be teaching a basic "campfire" version; first digging into using a capo, then showing the chords and strumming for the verse, intro, and chorus. Next will be some extra embellishments, then a version without the capo. Last but not least is the play-along performance and the jam along. In this tutorial, Mike Olekshy will teach you "One Week", by Barenaked Ladies. After a song introduction and a look at gear and tones, Mike will lay out the acoustic parts for the chorus, verse and pre-chorus. The electric verse and chorus come next, then we'll examine the interlude parts. There'll be a single guitar verse lesson, then the full and single guitar performances. We conclude with a jam along. Beethoven Ode To Joy Let's learn a very simple arrangement of a beautiful melody: Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" theme! We'll take this one in three steps: first the single note melody, the we'll learn the theme in two voices, and finally we'll add a third voice for a full arrangement. Beethoven Fur Elise Simple Arrangement Beethoven's "Fur Elise" is one of his most widely recognized pieces. It's an exquisitely beautiful piece originally written for solo piano. In this tutorial series we will learn a simple arrangement of the main theme of the piece. Beethoven Fur Elise Advanced Arrangement Christopher will show you everything it takes to play a complete arrangement of this well-known and loved classical piano piece arranged for solo classical guitar. Beethoven Adagio Cantabile Christopher will show you all the parts to this complete transcription of Beethoven's "Adagio Cantabile", originally for solo piano. He'll cover the importance of making sure the melody and bass line are heard clearly, as well as the inner chord tones to flesh out the arrangement. Let Your Love Flow Bellamy Brothers In this set of lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach "Let Your Love Flow", as made famous by the Bellamy Brothers. We'll start with a song introduction and a peek at the gear and tones, then learn the acoustic strumming in the verse. We'll look at the verse fills and the electric verse rhythm before we head to the chorus for the acoustic strumming and electric fills and rhythms. We'll end with full and single guitar performances, then a jam along. In this group of lessons we'll break down the parts of the song, "Good", made famous by Better Than Ezra in the mid 90's. We'll learn the four chord progression that occurs throughout the song, the form and dynamics, the rhythm parts, the raw unusual solo, and you can play along with our custom backing track at the end. Desperately Wanting In this set of song lessons, Mike Olekshy will be teaching you "Desperately Wanting", by Better Than Ezra. Mike will tune you into the tones, then move on to the intro and verse riff. Then Mike will dive into the aggressive chorus part, followed by the bridge in two parts. We'll finish off with the outro of the tune, then a play along performance and a jam along with the guitars muted. Big Brother and the Holding Co. Tom will show you all the intricate details of this classic cover of an iconic Gershwin tune. There are plenty of guitar parts to keep busy from clean to distorted, from delicate and pretty to loud and screaming. Mike will show you the 3 electric guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is a rhythm guitar that alternates between crunchy overdriven power chords and cleaner barre chord strumming. Guitar 2 is a clean electric guitar that plays melodic single note lines throughout the tune. Guitar 3 is a lead guitar that uses a harmonizer effect to mimic bagpipes. Mony Mony Billy Idol gave us his famous sneer in the 80s, and this remake of the classic 60s song Mony, Mony was one of his hits. In this song tutorial, Lawrence Katz takes you on a tour of the verse, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge, and all the hook licks that drive the song. Instructor: Lawrence Katz In this tutorial Mike Olekshy will teach you "White Wedding", by Billy Idol. Mike will give an overview and go over the gear and tones, then teach the intro guitar; then the main riff and the intro double stops and palm muting. Some chorus, verse, and interlude crunch parts are next, followed by the interlude clean riff and and fuzz; then the bridge lead, strumming, and crunch parts before we do a play along and the jam along. In this song tutorial, Mike Olekshy will be teaching you "Rebel Yell", by Billy Idol. Mike will introduce the song and talk about the gear and tones, the dive into the great intro riff. The low and high verse riffing is next, then more riffing in the chorus lesson. Mike will examine the whammy fills before going into the guitar solo; then it's on to the interlude and the last chorus before we do a play along and a jam along. In this song tutorial, Mike Olekshy will teach you a campfire-style acoustic guitar adaptation of "Piano Man", by Billy Joel. Mike will give an overview of the lessons, then break down the strumming and main progression in the intro, verses, and choruses. Following up in succession are the parts for the interlude, the bridge, and under the piano solo. We'll cap it off with a play along performance, then a jam along. Instructor: Sharon Aguilar In this series of lessons, Doug Showalter will teach "Just the Way You Are", by Billy Joel. After an overview of the song and a peek at the acoustic tones, we'll break down the main motif of the tune. The A section is up next - done in two different rhythm styles - followed by the B section, which is also presented in two styles. We'll detail the C section, then the outro, before we do a play along performance and a jam along. In these ten guitar lessons, Doug Showalter will teach "You May Be Right", by Billy Joel. After a song overview and a peek at the gear and tone, Doug will guide you through the main motif of the song. We'll learn verses 1 and 2 next, then the chorus with its stop rhythms and licks. Next up is the guitar solo, then we'll do a full performance, a single guitar performance, and a jam along. Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) In these lessons, Doug Showalter will teach "Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)", by Billy Joel. We'll start with a song overview and the gear and tone, then it's time to learn the dropped D riff followed by the ska-ish chords and rhythm. We'll break down the pre-chorus parts next, which will lead us to the chorus. We'll learn the harmonized guitars in the outro before we do full and single guitar performances, then you'll take over in the jam along. Achy Breaky Heart (Made Easy) In this beginner song tutorial, Caren Armstrong will teach you "Achy Breaky Heart", by Billy Ray Cyrus. Caren will introduce the song to you first, the show you the two chords you'll need to know and tips on shifting chords. Next she'll show you the strumming rhythm in your right hand. The you'll learn the song form - the verse and chorus - and when to change chords. Last is a play along with a full band backing track! Achy Breaky Heart In these country guitar lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you the hit "Achy Breaky Heart", by Billy Ray Cyrus. After an introduction to the song and a look at the gear and tones, Mike will get into the rhythms for guitar's 1 and 2. Then we're on to the lead licks, then the main hook, then the leads for verse 2 and chorus 3. Next we have more leads in the outro, and we'll end with a full performance, a single guitar performance, and a jam along. Dave will show you the guitar parts to this song, from the heavy rhythm guitar riffs, to the blazing lead guitar solo loaded with plenty of Zakk traits like wah-wah, fast finger vibrato, melodic phrases, and lightning speed licks. Instructor: Dave Celentano No Rain Blind Melon Blind Melon's "No Rain" is an early 90's hit that has one of the most memorable guitar hooks in rock-n-roll. While the hook itself is an essential part of the song, there are also other guitar parts within the track that are equally as exciting to learn. In this tutorial, we will give you a step by step look at how to play the melodies, acoustic guitar parts, and guitar solos within this famous song. What's My Age Again? In these lessons we'll be learning the power-pop punk song "What's My Age Again?" as made famous by Blink-182. Douglas Showalter will take you through the main arpeggiated guitar riff in the verse, the second verse, the elements of the choruses and how they change up, the instrumental bridge section, the outro variation and ending, plus a full play along to get you putting it all together and performing the song. In this set of six song lessons, we'll examine the simple, catchy, fun "power pop punk" song "All The Small Things" as made famous by Blink-182. We'll take you through the power chords used throughout the song, the elements of the verses, the octaves used in the chorus, the bridge breakdown, and then rock it out with a play along! The Rock Show In this set of lessons, you'll be learning the punk pop tune "The Rock Show", as made famous by Blink-182. Mike Olekshy will take you step-by-step through this fast and furious number, showing you the rhythm guitar, the main riff, the verse and chorus sections, the clean guitar on the bridge, then he'll do a full performance play-along. In this tutorial you'll learn the song "Dammit", as made famous by Blink-182. Lee Wanner will teach you about the tones, then he'll go through the form of the song giving you the intro guitars, the verse, the chorus, and the bridge. We'll wrap things up with a full performance play-through. In this song tutorial, Henrik Linde will be teaching you "Helicopter", as made famous by Bloc Party. Henrik will start with a synopsis of the tune followed by a discussion of the tones and gear. Then we're off to the counter-melody licks in the intro and the verse elements, the chords and offbeat bar in the pre-choruses, and the octave lines in the chorus. The bridge here uses crazy noises with delay, and we also look at the additional guitars. Lastly is the play-along performance and the "muted guitars" jam along. The Tide Is High Mike will show you the single clean electric guitar part in this tune that plays on the upbeats, locking in with the groove and using a typical reggae approach. The tune features a I IV V progression throughout the tune, with a variation coming near the end of each chorus. In this nine lesson tutorial, Tom Finch will guide you through the various parts of the classic rock hit, "Don't Fear the Reaper" as made famous by Blue Oyster Cult. We'll examine the gear and tone, the classic hook, the pre-chorus and chorus chords and structure, tasty fills in the chorus, the intriguing form in the song and solo, the final chorus, and a play along at the end. Get out your cowbell! Burnin' For You In this extensive set of lessons, Mike Olekshy takes you through all the parts in the classic rock radio staple "Burnin' For You" as made famous by Blue Oyster Cult. Mike will explain the tone and effects used, and the power chord rhythm parts and harmonized motif in the intro plus the lead over the top. He'll then take you through the verse parts: the single note line and the chords that play at the same time. After that comes the pre-chorus and chorus and the licks within, plus the re-intro. You'll also learn the main solo in two parts, and the fills in the outro. The play along with the entire song with our custom backing track! Runaround This series of song lessons takes a look at the alt-rock 90s hit, "Runaround", by Blues Traveler. Anders Mouridsen takes you through the 4 chord progression, how to play the chords and strum the rhythms, the electric guitar part, and the song's dynamics and orchestration. This is a great one to play on your own on acoustic guitar! "Song 2" was made famous in the 1990's by Blur, and was their biggest hit in the US. Henrik Linde will teach you about the use of the fuzz tone, the simple chord progression that goes throughout the tune and really functions as a riff, the rhythm and strumming elements, the changed drop D tuning in the chorus, the harmony octaves, and as always the full performance play-through to finish it off! I'm A Man In this blues tutorial, Anders Mouridsen is going to teach you the one-chord classic "I'm A Man", by Bo Diddley. Anders will tune you in to what makes a song like this tick, then how to get the tone. We'll look at how to tune your guitar to an open E tuning, where to place the capo, and how to play the repeating riff. Next up, Anders will teach the licks and soloing, followed by how to play the riff in standard tuning. We'll end things with a full performance play along, then a jam along where you take over. Henrik is going to show you how to play the classic song driven forward by it's classic beat, the Bo Diddley beat. It has just ones guitar, but it is an essential guitar part that has influenced countless of songs and is still being incorporated into modern day music. Mike will show you the two guitar layers in this classic rock tune. There is a rhythm guitar that pays a steady boogie riff chord progression throughout and a lead guitar which lays into some classic rock fills and soloing. Ode to Billy Joe Bobbie Gentry In this short but sweet tutorial, Mike Olekshy is going to teach you "Ode to Billy Joe", by Bobbie Gentry. Mike will talk the song as a whole and the acoustic guitar tone in the introduction. Then we'll take a look at all the basics of the song form, chord progression, and chords; and in the next lesson we'll detail the fingerpicking and rhythm patterns. It all concludes with a play along performance, and a jam along where you take over. In this tutorial Sharon Aguilar will teach "Fancy", by Bobbie Gentry. Sharon will talk about the song as a whole, then tune you into the acoustic tones. After that, it's time to learn the intro and verse strumming parts, then the pre-choruses. We'll break down the chorus next, then move on to the bridge and coda section. We'll do a full performance play along and finish off with a "guitar karaoke" jam along. Bobby Helms In this series of lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you "Jingle Bell Rock", by Bobby Helms. Mike will give a lesson overview and look at the gear and tones, then delve into the intro lick. We'll follow that up with the fills and rhythm parts in the verses, then learn the bridge of the song. The outro fills and rhythm parts come next, then it's time to do a full play along, a single guitar performance, then you take over in the jam along. Breezin' Tom will show you both beautiful guitar parts to this instrumental, from the smooth chord comping to the melodic soloing. Across 110th Street Douglas will show you a single guitar approach teaching you many of the melodies and licks played in a funky style, along with some chords that you can play during the chorus. In And Out Of Love Mike will show you how tune kicks off with a muscular riff alternating with a simple melody. Then he show you all the pop metal moves, from power chords, triads, dynamics, palm muting, to some awesome rock lead guitar techniques. Angel From Montgomery "Angel from Montgomery" is a modern country blues standard. There are countless covers of this song which is a strong indicator of the universal quality that a truly classic song holds. It has the type of lyric that could fit any singer of any age, and it has a harmonic structure that is simple yet distinctive, and like many standards, can be interpreted in countless ways by countless artists. Thing Called Love (Made Easy) Caren will show you how to play along with this great swinging pop rock song that has a great bluesy beat, a little country style strumming and a fun chord progression that ties the whole thing together. Rock And Roll Band Mike Olekshy will teach you to play "Rock & Roll Band" as made famous by Boston. This is a classic rock anthem with all the essential ingredients: soaring vocal melodies, and guitars layered into a powerful arrangement with crunching rhythm riffs and screaming harmony lead licks. Mike Olekshy will show you how to play all the parts to the iconic "Peace Of Mind" as made famous by Boston. This is a classic rock anthem with all the essential ingredients: an acoustic intro, soaring vocal melodies, and guitars layered into a powerful arrangement with crunching rhythm riffs and screaming harmony leads. Peace Of Mind (Made Easy) Mike will show you the song in it's simplest form, playing the chord progressions using open and barre chords and simple strumming patterns. This tutorial is perfect for not only beginner players, but advanced or intermediate players who aren't interested in learning the many electric parts and leads on the recording, but still wish to learn the song to play in a campfire or sing-along acoustic setting! Hitch a Ride This is a classic rock anthem with all the essential ingredients: an acoustic intro, soaring vocal melodies, and guitars layered into a powerful arrangement with crunching rhythm riffs and screaming harmony leads. The song weaves through a number of dynamic changes from quiet and serene to loud, wide open rocking out! This is an epic classic rock anthem with all the essential ingredients: soaring vocal melodies, and guitars layered into a powerful arrangement with crunching rhythm riffs, clean arpeggiations, and screaming harmony leads. In this tutorial, Mike Olekshy will teach "More Than A Feeling", as made famous by Boston. Mike will teach all 5 guitar layers in this tutorial. A 12 string acoustic kicks off the song with an iconic arpeggiated riff that appears in all the verse sections. A clean electric guitar adds some ringing harmonics and arpeggiated chords. A crunch guitar sets the chorus sections on fire, and two additional lead guitars add some melodic harmonized leads. All of these guitars appear throughout the tune creating a rich tapestry of sound that became an industry standard of how to multi-layer guitars in the studio. More Than A Feeling (Made Easy) In this tutorial, Mike Olekshy will teach a made easy version of "More Than A Feeling", as made famous by Boston. Mike has made an easy arrangement of this classic rock tune using an acoustic guitar, basic strumming and mostly open chords. There is also a bonus lesson teaching the iconic acoustic intro that kicks off the song! Whatsup it’s Mike from Guitartricks, teaching you “Foreplay” as made famous by Boston. This is a stand-alone introduction prelude to the Boston song “Long Time”. Like most Boston, it is classic rock in the form of a larger than life arena rock anthem! It features a timeless, classical-sounding organ intro, powerful & driving rock rhythms, crushing guitar riffs, and high drama the whole way through. In this tutorial Mike Olekshy will teach you to play the classic rock anthem “Long Time” as made famous by Boston. This is a larger than life classic rock anthem that features timeless soaring vocal melodies and harmonies, powerful guitar riffs, soaring guitar leads and lines, and high drama the whole way. Smokin' Mike will teach you all the great boogie rock riffs in this classic rock anthem with all the essential ingredients: a massive swinging groove with swagger to spare, soaring vocal melodies, and plenty of powerful power chord based riffs. Rare for a Boston song, there is only one guitar layer in this tutorial. Mike is here to teach you this classic rock anthem! He'll cover the whole thing, all four guitar layers, clean guitar playing the moody intro, crunch rhythm guitar playing great riffs and two lead guitar layers that play memorable melodies and scorching classic rock licks. You Don't Know Her Like I Do Mike will show you all 4 guitar layers. Guitar 1 is an acoustic guitar layer that provides the backbone of the tune. Guitar 2 is a rhythm electric guitar that largely doubles the acoustic for a fuller sound. Guitar 3 is a clean electric guitar that adds some higher arpeggiations to the chord progression. Guitar 4 is the lead guitar that adds the signature hook, fills, a rock style solo, and a melodic slide solo in the outro. More Than Miles Mike will show you how to play all the cool layers in this modern country tune. He adapts the mandolin intro for acoustic guitar, transitions to solid rhythm strumming throughout. There is also a crunch electric guitar layer and a lead guitar that blazes some great fills, melodies, and licks. Mike will show you all 4 guitar layers, including an acoustic guitar, an effected electric guitar riff that provides the main hook of the song, as well as a crunch guitar and lead guitar that blazes a killer solo. Caren will show you the delicate guitar part to this beautiful ballad. There are many great acoustic fingerpicking tricks and techniques to be learned: descending basslines, inversions, ritardando, accompaniment playing. Baby I'm A Want You Mike will show you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is an acoustic guitar that lays down a smooth strumming layer that forms the rhythmic and harmonic foundation of the tune. Guitar 2 is a clean electric guitar that adds some great supporting parts in the way of tasty fills, lead solos, and chord strums. In these song lessons, Mike Olekshy will break down all the parts in the soft rock song "Make It With You", by Bread. After introducing the song and examining gear and tones, Mike will lay out the acoustic verse, re-intro, and solo rhythm, then the electric verse, re-intro, and the guitar solo. After a look at the outro, we'll do a play along, a single guitar performance, then a "guitar karaoke" jam along. My Maria In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will teach you the country hit "My Maria", by Brooks & Dunn. First off is a synopsis and a look at tones and gear, then we'll dig right into the main acoustic riff and the electric fills, and the chorus section and fills. After Anders goes through the 2nd verse fills, the bridge section, and the next double chorus, he'll get into the soloing in 3 separate lessons. We'll close with a play along and a guitars-muted jam along. Peggy Sue Got Married Douglas will show you how to play a version of this song which features a single guitar playing rhythm guitar throughout, along with a second guitar playing the guitar solo. Mike will show you the single electric guitar layer in this tune that uses a distorted tone to play through the arrangement with barre chords and suspended chords, powerful syncopated strumming, and dynamics. Machinehead Dave will show you the 2 electric guitar parts in this song that use grungy distorted tones and classic alternating quiet and loud dynamic levels to dramatic effect. Comedown Dave will show you this classic 90’s alternative rock song featuring two electric guitars with loads of grungy distortion, a slow-tempo groove, and layered dynamics. Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked Mike will show you the 2 acoustic guitar layers in this song digging into slide riffs and chord strums. Any acoustic guitar can be used for this tutorial, but one with a brighter tone will cut through the band mix better. A slide is also needed to play some of the parts in this tune. Shake Me Down Mike will show you the 3 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 plays clean arpeggiated riffs and crunch rhythms throughout. Guitar 2 plays additional parts with both clean and crunch tones. Guitar 3 is a clean guitar with a synced delay effect that adds a simple but atmospheric melody in the verse sections. Mike will show you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 plays clean arpeggiations and crunchy riffs. Guitar 2 is a crunch guitar that strums chord progressions and riffs throughout. Mike will show you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 plays clean arpeggiated riffs and fuzzed out riffs. Guitar 2 is an acoustic guitar that strums chord progressions throughout. Dave will show you the fun acoustic guitar part that helps keep the groove going on this classic singer-songwriter tune. Mike will show you the 3 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is a crunch electric guitar that plays simple power chord rhythms throughout. Guitar 2 is a clean electric guitar that handles some chord arpeggiation to add texture. Guitar 3 is an overdriven lead guitar that gets a great solo and some cool lead fills at the faded outro. Keep On The Sunny Side Douglas will show you how to play this country song with some easy open chords with a single acoustic guitar, and how to play the main melody of the song on a second acoustic guitar. Carulli 'Waltz In E Minor' Carulli This tutorial will show you how to play 'Waltz In E Minor' by Ferdinando Carulli. This is a beginner's classical guitar piece. The purpose of the piece is to get the classical guitar student focus on the often difficult process of learning to develop proper right hand technique. Lisa McCormick gives you a complete tour of this classic 70s hit by Cat Stevens, guiding you through the song form and chord structure, strumming rhythms, signature riffs, and the songwriting sensibilities. You get a full play-along at the end of the tutorial, plus a bonus lesson at the very end! Instructor: Lisa McCormick In this song tutorial you'll learn "Father and Son" as made famous by Cat Stevens. This is a great acoustic song that is writeen as a conversation between - you guessed it - a father and his son. Douglas Showalter will lead you through this musical conversation, showing you the strumming techniques, the chords and rhythms for both the "father" and "son" sections plus the embellishments and dynamics that pick up through the song. You'll also learn the lead fills and main solo, and the put it all together in a performance play-through! In this set of lessons, Douglas Showalter will teach you "Moonshadow", as made famous by Cat Stevens. Doug will give an overview of the song then talk about the acoustic tone and picking; then he'll leap into the intro part and the A-section. Next up is the B-section of the song, followed by the half-time feel of the C-section. After learning the outro, you'll do a play along performance, then play by yourself in the jam along. "Sweet Thing" is a signature soul classic, made famous by Chaka Khan and Rufus. This song features some very cool guitar parts that are heard all over in R&B and funk music. There are also some really cool moments where two guitars are played together to play rhythms that always seem to fit right into the groove. You'll learn the signature lick that is stated throughout the song, the guitar parts in the verses, the chorus with its chord licks and rhythm changes,and the fade out ending. Keep it funky! The Legend Of Wooley Swamp Charlie Daniels Mike will show you this southern rock gem that features some great storytelling complimented by some killer riffs. There are 3 guitar layers with great riffs and chord progressions, another electric playing rhythm and an overdriven electric guitar that plays some slide licks and fills. Devil Went Down to Georgia Dave will show you all the great riffs and licks for electric guitar in this iconic song. There’s also a bonus lesson where I’ll teach the Intro fiddle part arranged for electric guitar. Mike will show you the guitar parts in this song, which include rock strumming approaches, catchy single note riffs, dynamics, and chord arpeggiation. In this tutorial we're going to show you how to play the song "Surrender" as made famous by Cheap Trick in the late 1970's. Both a live and studio recording success for the band, "Surrender" continues it's success today by it's extensive use in TV shows, movies, and video games. Douglas Showalter is going to cover how to play all the rhythm guitar tracks as well as giving you a chance to work through each section before playing the full play-along at the end. In this tutorial we'll visit the live classic made famous by Cheap Trick in 1979, "I Want You To Want Me". Tom Finch will talk a bit about the gear and tone, then teach you the intro, the hook, the verses, pre-chorus, and chorus; the two solos; and the outro. Then we'll play it along with the full backing track. The Red In these seven lessons, Mike Olekshy will take you through "The Red", by Chevelle. This is a heavy rock/alt metal song that's tuned down to Db; Mike will explain the tuning, tones, and effects used here, then delve into the main riff plus the chorus of the song. Next up is the guitar solo, followed by the outro riff variation. Lastly we'll play it through in a full performance so you can play along. Send The Pain Below In this song tutorial, Mike Olekshy will break down the alt metal song "Send The Pain Below", recorded and performed by Chevelle. Mike will explain the gear and tones and dropped-B tuning to start. Then we'll examine the main riff of the song, followed by the verse and bridge elements. Mike will finish it off with a full performance play along, then you'll jam along with the "band" on your own. Chopin 'Grand Waltz' Op. 18 In this tutorial we will learn a simple classical guitar arrangement of Frederic Chopin's 'Grand Waltz' Opus No. 18 piano piece. Dave will show you this classic early rock and roll dance hit with lots of influence from rockabilly, blues, and big bands. There’s one rhythm guitar that plays through the entire song. There's also a bonus lesson on how to play the sax solo arranged for guitar. Brown Eyed Handsome Man Mike will show you the single electric guitar layer in this song. It features an aggressive intro lick using double stops,, barre chords, two solos, and an aggressive strumming approach. In these nine videos, Anders Mouridsen will lay out the simple and fun parts to "You Never Can Tell", by Chuck Berry. Anders will talk a bit about the old style tones, then teach the intro riff. Next you'll learn the simple I-V chord progression, and the boogie pattern. Before we learn the song ending and do the performance and jam along, we'll show you the piano solo and how to solo over the progression. In this song tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will break down all the elements of the class rock 'n' roller "Nadine", by Chuck Berry. We'll give you an overview of the song, then look at the gear and tones; after which we'll detail the intro riff. Then we'll look at the verses: one basic, and the other the more advanced that occurs later. A fun additional lesson will be learning the horn part, then we'll end with the play along and the jam along. No Particular Place to Go In this series of song lesson, Mike Olekshy will teach "No Particular Place To Go", by Chuck Berry. Mike will introduce the song and talk about gear and tone, then break down the Chuck in and verse groove. Rhythm lessons for the verse and solo are next, then the main solo followed by the outro solo. We'll do a full performance play along and a single guitar performance, and finish with a jam along. Tubthumping In this song tutorial, Henrik Linde will take you through all the parts in the party song "Tubthumping", as made famous by Chumbawumba. Henrik will show you the intro and the main chord progression that occurs in most of the song, the distorted electric guitar that occurs during the choruses, the interludes, and the acoustic rhythms and wah-wah parts in the verses. As always, we'll do a full performance play along with the "band" to finish it off! Shake Me In this set of lessons, Michael Elsner will give you the low-down on the 80s hard rocker "Shake Me" as made famous by Cinderella. Michael will take you through the basic tones; the chord progressions in the verses, choruses, bridge, and underneath the solos; what the three guitars are playing in the breakdown; the short lick in the turnaround; then all three solos that occur in the song. As always, you can play along with a full performance with our custom backing track! Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone) This song tutorial will give you all the parts to "Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)", as made famous by Cinderella. Mike Olekshy will guide you through the gear and tone, the acoustic guitar parts, the electric power "crunch" elements, the chorus arpeggio's, the solo, and then play through the entire song. This 14 lesson set contains some great 80s playing. Mike Olekshy is your instructor for "Nobody's Fool", by Cinderella; he'll give you insight into the gear and tones, then take off into the main arpeggiated riff, the crunch and clean guitar in the choruses, the short solo, and the bridge. Then Mike will break down the main solo in 3 parts and get into the outro soloing before he finishes it off with a full performance play-along. Then it's your turn; you'll be the guitar player in the jam along video! Put Yourself in My Shoes Clint Black In this set of song lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you "Put Yourself In My Shoes", by Clint Black. Mike will start with a synopsis of the lessons and talk about gear and tone, then dive into the intro; then get into the details of the acoustic verse and chorus. Next up is the intro lick - followed by the electric verse rhythm - then all the licks in the two choruses. To end, you'll do a play along with Mike, then play the song yourself in the jam along. In this song tutorial, Mike Olekshy is going to break down "Killin' Time", by Clint Black. After a synopsis of the lessons and a look at the gear and tones, Mike will examine the open chord acoustic strumming in the verses and choruses. Then we have something different: the baritone guitar signature lick. We'll follow with the electric licks, then do a play along performance and a jam along where you play the song by yourself. In this set of country lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach "A Better Man", by Clint Black. Mike will introduce this #1 modern country hit, then talk about gear and tone before breaking down the acoustic parts in the intro, chorus, and verse. The electric main riff and the licks and fills for the verses and choruses follow that. Then it's time to do a play along and single guitar performance, and end with a "guitar karaoke" jam along. Hot Rod Lincoln Commander Cody In this song tutorial, Tom Finch will teach you "Hot Rod Lincoln", recorded by Commander Cody. Tom will give you an overview of the song, then talk a bit about gear and tone. Then we'll look at the intro riff that also occurs between the verses throughout the song. There's no choruses here, and Tom will get into the details and nuances that make each verse different. We'll end the race with a full performance play-along. God Is A Bullet Concrete Blonde Here's a very cool song made famous by the unsung but fabulous Concrete Blonde. We'll delve into the cool surf-esque spy theme lick, the effects, the picking used, the ultra hip solos, and more. Be the bullet. Still In Hollywood This set of lessons takes a look at the song Still in Hollywood, as made famous by Concrete Blonde. This is a fairly simple song, but it seriously rocks and has loads of punk energy. You'll learn the form, the power chords and punk vibe, the hooks, the use of the whammy bar, a play along, and a jam track to cap it off. Bloodletting (The Vampire Song) This tutorial will breakdown Concrete Blonde's magnum opus into the few riffs that build this song as well as a lick by lick look at the solo. You'll learn the secrets to the thick tone of the riff and the strange, chorused tone of the solo. You'll find this heavy song is based on a few simple but effective elements. Psychotic Reaction Count Five Mike will show you the two electric guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 employs a fuzzed out tone to play a repeated single note riff and some frantic leads. Guitar 2 plays some strong rhythmic strumming with a 60s style clean tone. In this set of lessons, Douglas Showalter will teach you "Low", by Cracker. Doug will talk about what you'll learn in the lessons then a bit about gear and tone before laying out the chords and acoustic strumming. The electric motif is next followed by the verse leads, then we'll learn the chorus. The solo comes next, then we'll do a full performance, a single guitar performance, and a jam along. Mike will show you how this song is essentially one chord, one riff, and plenty of dynamics. The lone electric guitar plays single note lines throughout, adding both unison, as well as call/response support to the vocal. The whole performance is a great opportunity to practice how to hold down the song with only one guitar layer in the context of a power trio. In these ten lessons, Anders Mouridsen will take you through the classic rock song "White Room", by Cream. Anders will talk about the gear and tone, then teach you the iconic intro and main riff. Then we're off into the rhythm guitar playing and chorus parts, followed by all the lead fills and main solo. We'll finish things off with a full performance of the song, and a jam along sans guitars. Up Around The Bend Mike will show you 3 guitar layers. Guitar 1 is a crunch electric guitar that plays an iconic riff and some steady rhythm guitar under the vocals. Guitar 2 is an acoustic guitar that strums the chord progression throughout. Guitar 3 is the lead electric guitar that plays a solo and some great licks with a cleaner tone. Mike will show you the two guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is a clean electric guitar tuned one whole step down from standard tuning, playing both rhythm and lead guitar. Guitar 2 is also a clean electric that plays only rhythm, and is tuned to standard tuning. Ooby Dooby Mike will show you both guitar layers. Guitar 1 is a clean electric guitar layer that alternates between a steady, strummed rhythm and some early rock leads played with plenty of attitude. Guitar 2 is an acoustic guitar that strums the chord progression, adding a solid foundation throughout. Lookin' Out My Back Door Mike will show you all 4 guitar layers that are tuned down a full step from standard tuning. Guitar 1 is an acoustic guitar that strums the chord progressions throughout the song. Guitar 2 is a clean electric guitar that plays the chord progressions using boom chick strumming with some single note walkups and walkdowns. Guitar 3 is an acoustic guitar tuned to open G a full step down from standard tuning, playing some tasty slide parts. Guitar 4 is a clean electric guitar that plays 2 guitar solos that occur in the song. Mike will show you the acoustic guitar part strumming a simple chord progression throughout. He'll also show you how to adapt the iconic piano/bass riffs for guitar. Fortunate Son Mike will show you both guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is a crunch electric guitar tuned one whole step down from standard tuning, playing both rhythm and lead guitar. Guitar 2 is also a crunch electric that plays only rhythm, and is tuned to standard tuning. Mike will show you all the guitar parts to this classic tune. He'll cover single note riffs, harmonized diads, barre chords, and a specific strumming pattern. Mike will show you both guitar parts in this song. He'll take you through the whole step down tuning, open chords and barre chords, cut time feel, steady strumming patterns, hybrid picking, and some lead guitar approaches using chord shapes. Bad Moon Rising (Made Easy) Caren will show you how to use just a few easy chords and some signature rhythm, to play this classic song in a made easy arrangement to play an acoustic guitar part along with the band. We'll learn the chord progression and it's accompanying shuffled strum. We'll consider the skills necessary to play this song up to tempo. Proud Mary (Made Easy) Caren will show you how Creedence Clearwater Revival created a sound that blurs the lines of genre and a song that appeals to virtually every music lover. This essence of this song is 3 easy chords and a shuffled strum. It also includes one barre chord, B minor, just to keep things harmonically interesting. If you're new to barre chords, here's your chance to get started! We'll also be taking a look at the signature intro riff, which features a few more chords and some fun rhythmic challenges. I Heard It Through The Grapevine The song "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" was originally a Motown hit made famous by Marvin Gaye, but the Creedence Clearwater Revival version is especially fun to learn. This song is as rootsy and swampy as it gets! It's a perfect example of how a few notes and some simple strumming can take you a long way if you play your cards right. You'll learn the strumming rhythm and groove, the hook, the low drone, the solo, and a play along; plus how to play it live. Anders Mouridsen is going to break down and play through all the guitar parts of "I Put A Spell On You" as made famous by Creedence Clearwater Revival. There is so much to be learned from this song, and in this tutorial we'll talk about how the song structure holds all that tension, how the rhythm guitar parts work so well together, and how your lead guitar playing gets as expressive as the solo in this classic version of a classic song. Susie Q In this set of 10 videos, Anders Mouridsen will teach you "Susie Q", as performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Anders will give an overview and talk about the tones, then dive into the classic riff. You'll then learn the verses, and the rhythm guitar. The next 3 lessons are all solos, then you'll do a play along performance and then you're on your own in the jam along. Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue In this tutorial, Caren Armstrong will teach a campfire version of "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue", as made famous by Crystal Gayle. Caren will introduce the song then look at the acoustic tones before talking about the rhythm and strumming. The breakdowns of the intro and 1st two verses are next, then we'll learn the bridge before we go to verse 3. We'll learn the song ending, then the theme melody; we'll end with a play along. (I Just) Died In Your Arms In this song tutorial, Lee Wanner will teach you (I Just) Died In Your Arms, made famous by Cutting Crew. After talking about the tones, Lee will get into the song intro and the elements of the verses. Then Lee will break down the chorus rhythm and lead parts, and break down the bridge parts as well. You'll learn the solo, the funky part in the ending of the song, then do a full performance play-along. In this tutorial, Sharon Aguilar will teach "Girls Just Want to Have Fun", as made famous by Cyndi Lauper. Sharon will introduce the song and talk about gear and tone, then start in on all the funky single-note riffing that occurs in the sections of the song. Then we'll break down the double stop riffing in the various sections, followed by a "simple chord" version of the song. We end with full and single guitar play alongs, and a jam along. I Hear You Knockin' In this set of lessons, Hunter Perrin will teach you "I Hear You Knockin'", as made famous by Dave Edmunds. To start, we'll introduce the song and talk about gear and tone - then get into the intro lead and rhythm parts. We'll learn the rhythm and slide guitar for the verse before we get into the solos and rhythm. Next is the last verse, then the fade out; then we'll do full and single guitar performances and a jam along. Hang Me, Oh Hang Me Caren will show you this classic singer-songwriter tune with a great fingerpicking pattern & an easy chord progression. This is bare bones, old school folk music; vocals & fingerpicked acoustic guitar. Very simple, mournful & world weary. David Lee Roth with Steve Vai Dave will show you the guitar parts in this song, from the squealing intro licks, to the power chord riffs in a boogie rhythm, to the whammy bar filled solo. “Tobacco Road" is in the key of D minor and 4/4 time at a tempo of about 140 BPM. Please Come to Boston David Loggins Douglas will show you how to play this song using a single, acoustic guitar approach. This makes it so you can easily play along with the tutorial, and with the original recording. There are two acoustics in the song, and I have taken the main parts from both and combined them into one for us to learn. We have some electric guitars in the backing track to make it more like the original as well. You Are a Tourist In this song tutorial, Douglas Showalter will teach you "You Are a Tourist", as made famous by Death Cab for Cutie. First off is a song introduction then a look at gear and tones; then you'll learn the main melody followed by guitar 2's octave melody line. Next we're into the chord arpeggio picking parts for both guitars in the A section, then the B section. We'll break down the countermelody line, then move on to the full and single guitar performances, and finish with a jam along. Soul Meets Body In this group of lessons, Doug Showalter will teach you "Soul Meets Body", as made famous by Death Cab for Cutie. After a song overview and the gear and tones, we'll look at the intro part. Next up are the verse and chorus parts (with a bonus electric part), followed by the bridge. You'll learn the song's ending, then move on to a full performance play along, a single guitar performance, and a "guitar karoake" jam along. I Will Follow You Into the Dark In this set of nine lessons, Douglas Showalter will teach "I Will Follow You Into the Dark', as made famous by Death Cab for Cutie. After a song introduction and a bit about the acoustic tone, we'll look into the song intro and strumming. Following that we'll break down the first verse and chorus parts, then the last verse and chorus. To conclude we'll do a play along, then a jam along. Dave will show you all the parts to this classic tune from the iconic opening riff, to the verse & chorus riffing to the climatic solo. Smoke On The Water (Made Easy) Mike will show you this iconic rock tune in a made easy format with some simplified chords and straight ahead strumming. This classic rock song features power chords, edgy guitar fills and single string unison with the bass. In this tutorial we'll talk about gear and tone, we'll learn the intro, the verse, chorus and the outro. Change (In The House of Flies) In this tutorial, Mike Olekshy will be teaching you the song "Change (In The House Of Flies)", recorded by Deftones. Mike will discuss the gear and tone, then dive into the various dropped C riffs: the main verse, the chorus, a third riff that appears after the 2nd chorus, the bridge/breakdown, and the outro. In this set of eight guitar lessons, Mike Olekshy will examine the vibey alt metal tune "Digital Bath", by Deftones. First off is the tones and tuning (in dropped-C). Mike will break down the main riff and second riff for you that occur in the verses and choruses, after which he breaks down the pre-chorus riff and chorus variation. The finale is a full performance play-through, and then a jam along with the guitars removed. Del Shannon In this series of song lessons, Mike Olekshy will be teaching you "Runaway", by Del Shannon. Mike will introduce the song then talk about gear and tone, then get right into the intro riff and verse strumming in the song. We'll look at the pre-chorus strumming and modulation next, which will lead us into the chorus hits. As a bonus, Mike will teach you the classic Musitron solo, adapted for guitar. We'll conclude with a play along performance, then you take over in the jam along. In these lessons, Mike Olekshy will show you the parts to the electronic alternative dance hit "Personal Jesus", as made famous by Depeche Mode. Mike will teach you the tuning and tone, the iconic single note riff, the verse chords, the chorus, the slide guitar part, the the strumming in the outro. Stupify In this series of seven lessons, Lee Wanner will lay out the parts to the song "Stupify", performed by Disturbed. Lee will tune you in to the tones and tuning, then teach the details on the intro/chorus section. Up next will be the part for the verses, then the part for the bridge section. Lee will take you through the outro of the tune, then put it all together in a final full performance. In this series of song lessons, Lee Wanner will teach you "Prayer", by Disturbed. Lee will briefly go over the song elements and the tines and tuning, then plunge into the intro riff. That is followed by the verse riff; the pre-chorus and chorus parts are up next. There's a post-chorus that Lee will break down; then an alt chorus with a simple lead, and the bridge. We close with the play along performance, and a jam along. Black Mountain Rag Anders will show you all the classic bluegrass moves from the dramatic sounding single note intro, to the melody, the solos and the rhythm guitar plays the classic boom-chick strumming with lots of little embellishments and cool bass movement. Deep River Blues Tom will show you all the great moves in this iconic acoustic, bluegrass tune by a legend in the genre. He covers the swingy blues rhythm and licks along with a fast double-time feel and some very fancy Travis-style finger picking. It’s Not Love Dave will show you all the rocking guitar layers in this tune that starts out quiet and sneaky with finger-plucked diads. Eventually it blasts into huge swaggering riffs and dynamic variations from quiet to blasting, all over a deep rocking groove. There’s also a short, but tasty guitar solo. The Boys Of Summer (Made Easy) Anders will show you how to play this song in a simple way, so you and other people can sing along and have some fun with it. He'll start with an easy way to adapt the intro riff. Then he'll show you how to adapt the bittersweet verse, upbeat chorus and breakdown. The Boys of Summer In these eleven lessons, Anders Mouridsen will take you through the 80's classic "The Boys Of Summer", performed by by Don Henley. Anders will talk about the gear and tones, then teach you the leads that occur in the intro. Next up is the muted guitar in the verses, and the guitars in the chorus. We'll then look at more leads in the post-chorus, and the breakdown. There's some "seagull" effects that we'll break down, and some string scraping effects in verse three. We'll end the tutorial with the song outro, a play along performance, then a jam along. Tulsa Time In this series of song lessons, J.D. Jarrell will teach you "Tulsa Time" by Don Williams. First we'll look at the song as a whole, then the gear and tones. J.D. will then get into the song intro followed by the rhythm patterns in the song. Next is the riff fills in 2 parts, then we're on to three lessons on the solo's. We'll finish up with a play along performance, then it's your turn to play the song by yourself in the jam along. Instructor: J.D. Jarrell Douglas will show the jangly guitar sound created by using an open tuning, a capo and only three chords. As an added bonus there is also a quick way to play the song in standard tuning. Mike will show you all the elements of this folk classic. Great acoustic guitar work, a beautiful melody using single notes and harmonized diads, steady 'bass, strum, strum' rhythm guitar. Pull Me Under In these 20 lessons, Michael Elsner will dig up all the details for the prog rock song "Pull Me Under", recorded and performed by Dream Theater. Michael will talk about the chords you need to know, the three verse variations, the various pre-chorus and chorus elements, the progression under the keyboard solo, the guitar solo, the extra parts in the song, the song outro, then some final thoughts. Then it's time to play it through! 37 Stitches Drowning Pool In this set of song lessons, lee Wanner will be teaching you "37 Stitches", by Drowning Pool. Lee will discuss the tuning and tones, and subsequently get into the various clean parts for the intro/outro, verse, and chorus. Then it's on to the chorus lead and distorted rhythm parts, followed by the verse lead and the two solos. Lastly, you'll play along with Lee through the song, then take over in the jam along. Rebel Rouser Duane Eddy In this tutorial, Hunter Perrin will teach you "Rebel Rouser", by Duane Eddy. Hunter will give a song overview, then talk about the gear and tone; then he'll break down the classic melody and rhythm parts in E. After that, we'll learn those same parts as they modulate to F, F#, and then G. We'll conclude with a full performance, a single guitar performance, then you'll take over in the jam along. In this tutorial, Mike Olekshy will be teaching you "Skin Trade", by Duran Duran. Mike will talk about the role of guitar in funk, and the gear and tones; then it's right into the pocket with the verse part. Next up are the clean and crunch parts for the pre-choruses and the choruses, then we'll break down the bridge. Lesson 9 looks at the final variations, then we'll do a play along performance followed by a jam along where you take center stage. In this set of song lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach "Son of a Preacher Man", performed by Dusty Springfield. Mike will introduce the song and talk a bit about gear and tone before getting into the intro riff. We'll look at the verse part, followed by the chorus; then check out the bridge. We'll learn the 3rd verse and outro before we do a play along performance, and a "guitar karaoke" jam along. Dvorak 'New World' Symphony Theme In this tutorial we will learn a simple arrangement of one of the main themes in Anton Dvorak's 'New World' Symphony in classical guitar style. Guitars, Cadillacs In these lessons Mike Olekshy will teach "Guitars, Cadillacs", by Dwight Yoakam. After setting up the song and discussing gear and tone, Mike will break down the intro electric lick. Then it's time to learn the acoustic guitar part that occurs throughout the song; we'll follow that with the fill licks in the verse and chorus. Next up are the solos, then we'll do full and single guitar performances. To conclude, you'll take over in the jam along. Fast As You Mike will show you all 3 guitar layers. Guitar 1 is an electric guitar that plays some great riffs throughout the tune. Guitar 2 is an acoustic guitar that plays a combination of open chords and power chords with steady strumming. Guitar 3 is a lead guitar that digs into some killer country licks. In this song tutorial, Doug Showalter will be teaching "A Heart Like Mine", by Dwight Yoakam. Doug will talk about the song and the gear and tones before diving in to the intro part. The verse comes next followed by the chorus - then we'll break down the guitar solo. We'll look the the second guitar's rhythm in the last verse before moving to the full performance play along; then we'll so a single guitar performance and end with a jam along. In this set of lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you "Long Way To Go", by Dwight Yoakam. Mike will lay out an overview of the lessons then talk about gear and tones, then start in with the intro acoustic and electric guitar parts. Next on the agenda are all the parts for the choruses, then Mike will detail all the verse parts. You'll learn the outro before doing play along and single guitar performances; then we'll end with a jam along. Seven Bridges Road (Made Easy) Mike will show you the single acoustic guitar layer that accompanies the 5-part harmony vocals. We'll learn this song in a Made Easy format, breaking down the progression to open chord shapes and a simple strumming pattern. Hotel California (Made Easy) Hotel California is a really fun song to learn on guitar, and this is our “Made Easy” version for beginners. You get to learn the full song, but with chords and a simplified strumming pattern that are easier to play. Once you’re ready, you can learn the full song with our Hotel California full lesson, which includes the solo and every part of the original song. Included with the lesson is a full guitar tab, with all the chords for Hotel California. In this song tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will teach you the 1974 hit by the Eagles, "Already Gone". Anders will explain the gear and tone for the song, then dig into the song intro, verse, and chorus. He'll then teach you the lead fills that come in the second verse and chorus, followed by the solo after the second chorus. Then he takes a look at some rhythm guitar, more lead fills, and the leads in the outro jam. We'll take it out with a play-along performance. In this tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will teach "Hotel California," by the Eagles. He'll dig into the gear and tones, then look at the guitar parts in the intro. He'll also break down the verse's 12-string and electric rhythms, and the harmonized parts in the first verse, then pick apart the chorus elements. Then on to the second verse's acoustic and harmony parts and the third verse breakdown, followed by all the solos. Lastly, Anders will get into the outro's harmonized guitars, then a full song performance plus a jam along. Those Shoes In this series of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will break down the parts to "Those Shoes", by the Eagles. We'll give a song overview, then look at the gear and tones. Next Anders will talk about the overall harmony, then dig into the various harmonized talk box lines that play such a big part in the song. After that we'll learn the guitar solo, and follow with the outro jam section with hits. Finally there's a play along performance, then you'll jam with the backing track by yourself. The Disco Strangler In this song tutorial, Mike Olekshy will teach you "The Disco Strangler", by The Eagles. Mike will dive in with an introduction to the song and talk about the gear, tones and tuning; then he'll look at the verse 1 double stop "call" riff and the guitar 2 verse "response". We'll follow with the guitar 1 and 2 chorus parts, then do a play along performance. We'll conclude with a jam along where you take over. Earth, Wind, and Fire Shining Star was a top 40 hit in the mid 70's, bringing a raw, street funk energy to mainstream radio. We laid down the groove for the song in a backing track, and show you how to play the funky rhythm guitars and shredding guitar solo over the top. Instructor: Kenny Echizen Perfect (Made Easy) Mike will show you this modern pop ballad in a made easy arrangement on acoustic guitar with simple open chords and strums. Any acoustic guitar is suitable to play along with this tutorial. Twenty Flight Rock Douglas will show you how to play this classic I-IV-V blues progression in a rockabilly style. There are several breaks to emphasize the story of the lyrics and a single guitar part that outlines the moving bass, along with some other chords and a rockin' solo. Summertime Blues In these six lessons, Henrik Linde will teach you "Summertime Blues", recorded and performed by Eddie Cochran. Henrik will go over the vintage tones, then show you the famous guitar hook riffs, the acoustic guitar, and the 12-string guitar part. Then we'll bring it to a close with a full performance play along, and jam along. Eddie Floyd In this series of lessons, Tom Finch will teach you "Knock on Wood", by Eddie Floyd. Tom will talk about what you'll be learning, then look at the gear and tone. The first playing lesson is on the intro and chorus parts; following that we'll dig into the verse and pre-chorus. Next up is the bridge, then the outro. We conclude with a performance play along, then you play the song by yourself in the jam along. Two Tickets To Paradise (Made Easy) Mike will show you this tune with a beginner approach using some simplified chords and straight ahead strumming. The song opens with a simple chord progression that provides the foundation of the tune. The chorus is anthemic with some huge riffing on some open chords. Baby Hold On Dave will show you all the guitar layers in this classic rock radio hit. There’s a clean guitar part that sets the pace of the song using an R&B style playing style in an uptempo groove. Two Tickets To Paradise Mike will show you the 3 electric guitar layers. Guitar 1 uses a light crunch tone to play some steady rhythm guitar throughout. Guitar 2 uses a beefier tone for the melodies and leads, and Guitar 3 uses that same tone to play a harmonization of the intro melody. Eddie Rabbitt In these lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach "I Love A Rainy Night", as made famous by Eddie Rabbitt. Mike will introduce the song and talk about gear and tones, then start in on the acoustic and electric parts for the verses. It's on to the pre-chorus parts next, then into the choruses; then it's time to learn the solo. You'll do full and single guitar performances before playing the song by yourself in the jam along. Drivin' My Life Away In this tutorial, Henrik Linde will teach "Drivin' My Life Away", as made famous by Eddie Rabbitt. We'll start with a song introduction and a look at the gear and tone, then drive right into the intro and the acoustic verses. The acoustic and electric chorus parts are next, then the interlude on both guitars. We'll learn the electric verses and variations before we do full and single guitar performances, then you'll take over in the jam along. In this tutorial, Douglas Showalter will teach "Society", as made famous by Eddie Vedder. After introducing the song and a quick look at the acoustic tone, Doug will teach the intro. This will lead us into the verse strumming and chords, then to the chorus part; we'll then break down the rhythm under the solo and the solo itself. We'll learn the outro before we do full and single guitar performances, then you'll take over in the jam along. This classic rock song, "Free Ride" as made famous by The Edgar Winter Group in 1973, incorporates elements from rock and funk with a legendary rhythm guitar hook and two wailing lead guitars. We'll show you how to play all of them, then you can play along with an authentic, full length backing track. We have salvaged many parts - some perfect, some not so perfect - from a nearby Rock Graveyard. We'll assemble these parts with a bit of science, some secret ingredients (including the forbidden Bucket of Sauce), and the ancient text written by the hand of Dr. Edgar Winter himself! Get ready to learn Dan Hartman's licks and riffs, the rhythm playing, the harmony guitars, the use of wah pedal, and put the parts together in a play along. I'll Be Edwin McCain This is a nine lesson song tutorial, where you'll learn "I'll Be" as made famous by Edwin McCain. We'll examine the chords and tones, the acoustic progression, the chorus and bridge, the clean electric parts, the distorted part plus an eBow part. After all that, we'll play the song all the way through. Shake Your Money Maker Elmore James Anders will show you all the great, fun guitar parts to this blues classic. You'll learn the swampy, swinging sounding opening boogie riff in open D, the iconic slide parts and how to put all these parts together! Candle In The Wind Mike will show you the 2 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is an acoustic guitar that lays a steady strumming foundation for the tune. Guitar 2 is a light crunch electric guitar that adds some nice fills and simple chord strums to help build the arrangement. Rocket Man (Made Easy) Mike will show you how any acoustic guitar is suitable to play along with this tutorial. To play this song using easier open chord shapes, you’ll need a capo placed at the 3rd fret. If you’re up for a challenge, we’ve included a bonus lesson that teaches the song without a capo using barre chords. Good Year For The Roses In this tutorial Mike Olekshy will teach "Good Year for the Roses", as made famous by Elvis Costello. After introducing the song, Mike will take a look at the verse chords and strumming. You'll learn the song's chorus chords and strumming next, then there's a bonus lesson if you want to learn the pedal steel licks on electric guitar. We'll do a play along performance, then you take over in the jam along. In this tutorial we are going to learn how to play "Suspicious Minds" as performed by Elvis Presley. This classic track features an up tempo feel that changes halfway through, and then comes back up for a huge outro that fades out the track. At the center of the song, guiding the whole track, is a telecaster electric guitar using a variety of cool techniques with a simple clean tone. These include some hybrid picking, some steady rhythm playing during the choruses, and strong, rhythm guitar playing on the back beat in 6/8 time along with arpeggios during the bridge. Mike will show you the one clean electric guitar layer used in this song that lays down some bluesy licks with double stop bends, single note bluesy fills and triads. There’s also a great chord progression played on the recording by the piano that we’ve adapted to this guitar layer so that you can support the vocal perfectly. The tune features a strong swinging groove that has its roots in country or even ragtime and Dixieland jazz. In this series of lessons we'll break down the parts of the 50s classic "Jailhouse Rock", as made famous by the inimitable Elvis Presley. The guitarist on the original recording is Scotty Moore, of the fathers of early rock 'n' roll. He tuned down for this song to accommodate Elvis' vocal range. You'll learn the form of the song, the feel of the rhythm, the solo, and play through the whole classic tune with a play along. Let's rock! In this eight lesson set, Henrik Linde will teach you the rock 'n' roll standard "Heartbreak Hotel" as made famous by Elvis Presley. Henrik will talk about the old school rockabilly tone, and those snappy ensemble hits. He'll clue you in to that classic blues-based rock 'n' roll riff on the IV chord, and also examine the V chord and the turnaround. He'll show you the simple but very cool and effective solo, the slight change in the last verse, and then you'll play along in a full play-through! In this song tutorial, Henrik Linde will teach you "Love Me Tender", as made famous by Elvis Presley. Henrik will talk about the song a bit then the acoustic tone, after which he'll go right into breaking down the verse part. Next up is the chorus section, and the appraoch to the ending of the song. Lastly you'll play along through the song with Henrik, then follow the vocals in the jam along. That's All Right In this set of song lessons, Lee Wanner will teach you "That's All Right", by Elvis Presley. Lee will clue you into the overall song and the gear and tones, then launch right in with the acoustic intro, followed by the verse and refrain. Then it's time to look at the electric guitar: first the rhythm elements, then the solo, and finally the outro to the song. We'll conclude with a play along, then you'll take over in the jam along. His Hand in Mine In this tutorial Mike Olekshy will teach you the gospel song "His Hand in Mine", as recorded by Elvis Presley. Mike will start off by giving an overview of the lessons, then he'll break down the simple chords and strumming in the A section of the song. The B section chords and strumming come next, then we'll learn the outro/ending of the song. We'll do a play along performance, then top it all off with a "guitar karaoke" jam along. In this set of lessons, Sharon Aguilar will teach "Burning Love", recorded and performed by Elvis Presley. Sharon will introduce the song then talk about gear and tone, then teach the intro and verse parts for the two guitars. The parts for the chorus and bridge are next, including a 3rd effected guitar. We'll look at the outro parts for all three guitars before we head to full and single guitar performances, then a jam along. Mike will show you the 3 electric guitar layers. Guitars 1 & 2 are acoustic guitars that provide a bed of chord arpeggiation and strumming throughout. Guitar 3 is an electric guitar that plays a melodic lead and some simple fills. Mike will show you the 2 electric guitar layers. Guitar 1 is an acoustic guitar that drives the tune. Guitar 2 is a clean electric guitar that plays a melodic lead and some simple strums in the outro. Lucky Man (Made Easy) Caren will be teaching you a classic 70s radio rock song, Lucky Man by ELP, a prog rock band. In this tutorial we’ll learn a simple beginner approach to play along with the band. There are both acoustic & electric guitar layers in original version. But at the core this song is a strong vocal melody backed by a strummed acoustic guitar! Get Up John Emmylous Harris In this set of bluegrass song lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach "Get Up John", by Emmylou Harris. After setting up the song and talking about gear and tone, Mike will cover the main strumming rhythm and chorus rhythm on acoustic. Next up is are the mandolin fills adapted to electric: first the intro leads, then the two re-intro leads, then the outro leads. We'll do full and single guitar performances, and end with a jam along. Eric Barnett The Source is a beautiful and powerful instrumental guitar piece composed and performed by the instructor himself, Eric Barnett. In this tutorial, Eric will dissect his composition for you, showing you the structure, chords, voicings, and soloing techniques and approaches- plus some of his "compositional intent" behind the song. Instructor: Eric Barnett In this set of 9 guitar lessons, Henrik Linde will break down all the details to the song "It's My Life", as made famous by Eric Burdon & The Animals. Henrik will talk about getting the tone and vibe first, then start digging into the licks and chords in the intro, verse, and pre-chorus. Next you'll learn the chorus chords, and the overdubbed chromatic line. Finally you'll play through the song with Henrik, then on your own in the Jam Along. Me And The Devil Anders will show you how to play this tune in an authentic acoustic Delta blues style! It features some tricky right hand technique, but it's a skill that will be worth the time to learn. Tom will show you the three guitar parts in the intro, the verses, the solo and the outro. There is an easy rhythm guitar to play along with and two lead guitar that play some classic bluesy licks and fills. Tom will show you the guitar part verses, the choruses, the solo and the outro. The song is in the key of E and is 4/4 time with a quarter note of approximately 100 BPM. Sweet Home Chicago (Made Easy) Caren will show you a made easy arrangement of this Robert Johnson classic based on a version by Eric Clapton. The 12 bar blues form is fundamental to the genre, and has been used repeatedly for countless songs. See What Love Can Do Mike will show you the 2 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is a rhythm electric guitar that lays down a steady foundation for the tune. Guitar 2 is the lead guitar that takes the arrangement to the next level with some soaring soloing. Before You Accuse Me Before You Accuse me was written in 1958 by Elias McDaniel (also known as Bo Diddley). In this tutorial, we take a gander at an acoustic version of the song made famous by Eric Clapton, focusing on right hand fingering techniques, the middle and outro solos, the rhythm guitar parts, then lay it all down to a backing track. In this tutorial we'll be learning the chords, form, and solos in "After Midnight", as made famous by Eric Clapton. This song is a great example of an alternative blues form and it features several minutes of Clapton's legendary lead guitar playing. The two solos in this song comprise a huge library of Clapton signature sounds, tricks, and techniques, and learning both of them will give you enough "Clapton vocabulary" to last you for years! There are also some great rhythm guitar and songwriting tricks to be learned from this song. In this set of lessons, Douglas Showalter will teach you "Change the World", performed by Eric Clapton. After an introduction and a look at the gear and tones, we're off to the acoustic motif; then the choruses. Then we'll learn the solo of the song, the outro, then the ambient electric parts. We'll do a full performance play along, a single guitar performance, then end with a jam along. Rollin' & Tumblin' Anders teaches you how to play the classic blues song "Rollin' and Tumblin'" as made famous by Eric Clapton. This song is a crucial part of the historic foundation of blues music and it's been covered by almost every blues artist to ever walk this earth. The version we'll be exploring today is driven by an acoustic resonator slide guitar in an open G tuning. Riding With The King Eric Clapton & BB King Tom will show you the 2 guitar parts in this blues tune. He covers all the sections: the intro riffing, the verses, the choruses, the bridge and the outro. And, of course, he covers the iconic bluesy solo licks of the two blues masters! Telephone Blues Eric Clapton & John Mayall's Bluesbreakers Tom will show you the intro, verses, solo and outro to this classic blues tune. This is an excellent study in blues soloing and call and response phrasing with the vocals. Mike will show you how to play this tune that features one overdriven electric guitar playing killer licks in Clapton's distinctive style overtop the 12 bar blues form in a swinging blues groove. Eric Clapton with Cream Tom will show you all the licks and riffs to "Crossroads" as recorded live by Cream in 1967 for the Wheels of Fire album. This song is effectively a rocked out 12 bar blues full of timeless Clapton riffs and licks. The guitar alternates between rhythm playing, melodic playing and full on soloing. This is a great example of how one guitar and a rhythm section can create a full and rocking sound. Behold, the power trio! Dueling Banjos Eric Weissberg & Steve Mandell This bluegrass standard is a treasury of hooks and driving rhythm combined to make one of the most memorable songs ever recorded. We'll walk slowly through the hooks and song parts until you've become a dueling master, never again to be bothered by those pesky banjo types! We'll look at the call-and-response format of the song, the G, C, and D chords and how to strum them, and of course the famous melody line. Instructor: Ned Luberecki In these ten lessons, Sharon Aguilar will teach "At Last", as made famous by Etta James. After a song introduction and a look at the gear and tone, we'll break down the intro and outro parts. Next up are the chords and rhythms for A sections 1 and 2, followed by the B section. We'll look at A section 3 before we learn the string melody on guitar, then do play a long performances and a jam along. In this set of song lessons, Lee Wanner will be teaching you "The Final Countdown", as made famous by Europe. After an overview of the song and a look at the gear and tones, Lee will launch into the synth melody. Next up are the galloping rhythms that occur during the hook, the verse, and the solo. Lee will then detail the main guitar solo, then the guitar harmony. We'll land with a full performance, a single guitar performance, and a jam along. In this tutorial we're gonna break down every note that's played on the studio version of "Wonderful", as made famous by Everclear. We'll learn the progression that repeats throughout the song, the verses and chorus, the arpeggiated parts, the roles of the two guitars, the bridge, and a look at the jam elements that take the song out. Wonderful! In this series of lessons, Michael Elsner will teach you the alt-rock song "Santa Monica", as made famous by Everclear. Michael lays out the tones and the chords for you, then the intro and verse elements, the chorus and outro, the licks scattered throughout the tune, then plays it in its entirety in a play along performance. Lastly, you'll jam along by yourself with the backing track. Father Of Mine In this alt-rock tutorial, Henrik Linde will teach you all the parts to "Father of Mine", as made famous by Everclear. He'll discuss the tones and effects, then go through the verse, choruses, the chorus tag, and the additional guitar. Then you'll learn the licks in the song and the solo, followed by a play along performance and a jam along. I Will Buy You A New Life In this set of twelve lessons, Douglas Showalter will lay out all the parts to "I Will Buy You A New Life", as made famous by Everclear. This one has multiple guitars, and you'll learn what each one plays in the A, B, and C sections of the song. The we'll look at the song ending, followed by a play-along performance. Everything To Everyone In this tutorial Mike Olekshy will teach you the alt rock hit "Everything To Everyone", by Everclear. Mike's going to take you through the gear and tones, then into the main riff. Then he'll lookk at the different guitars and the variations, along with the slide guitar part. Mike will also get into the breakdown, and a tremolo element; after that he'll finish it all off with a full performance play along. Volvo Driving Soccer Mom In this series of lessons, Lee Wanner will break down the alt rock song "Volvo Driving Soccer Mom", by Everclear. After a look at the gear and tones, Lee will dive into the main riff, and the hooky chorus. Lee will then examine the bridge acoustic and electric parts, then the extraneous lead elements. Finally you'll play the song through, then be the lone guitarist in the jam along. What It's Like In these lessons, Doug Showalter will take you through the acoustic hip hop song "What It's Like", recorded and performed by Everlast. This centers around an easy chord progression on acoustic guitar, and Doug will teach you the intro and bridge approaches, the verse and chorus changes, a sliding chord riff during a brief breakdown, and the outro chords and the electric guitar solo that goes over them, taking the song out. Then we'll play the song through in a play along, and then you'll jam to the backing track. "More Than Words" was made famous by Extreme in the early 1990s. This is a beautiful tune, done as a duo with acoustic guitar and great vocal harmonies. We'll look at the form and chords, the percussive right hand technique that lays down a backbeat, the harmonies, and play it all through in a jam along performance at the end. Hole Hearted In this seven lesson tutorial, Michael Elsner with teach you the song "Hole Hearted", as made famous by Extreme in the 90's. This song is played on acoustic guitar; in the original it's a twelve string but Michael will use a six string for the teaching. He'll take you through the chords and tuning, the intro and verses, the pre-chorus and chorus, then show you the slide guitar part and end it with a full play-through performance. Sugar We're Goin' Down Sugar We're Goin' Down is a pop-punk anthem made famous by Fall Out Boy in 2005. This tune is raw and hard-hitting yet melodic. You'll learn the verses and choruses, pre-choruses, change-ups in the song, what the two guitars are doing, and cap it off with a jam to the backing track. We're goin' down! In this series of nine lessons, Douglas Showalter will teach you the song "I Don't Care", as made famous by Fall Out Boy. Douglas will guide you through the main riff; the verses, choruses, and bridge; the solo; and the groove. He'll give everything a final polish with a full performance play-along so you can put it all together, the it's time to play the song on your own to the jam track. Mike will show you all the guitar parts, from the barre chords, chord arpeggiation, and Latin flavored strumming patterns, and some great Latin influenced melodic lead work. Take a Picture In this seven lesson series, Henrik Linde will teach you late 90s hit "Take a Picture", as made famous by Filter. This one is loaded with acoustic and electric guitar strumming! Henrik will dig into both with the chords and right hand rhythms, showing you the suspended chords that are used throughout the song. He'll also show you the lead octave part, and the use of volume swells. Flaming Groovies In this song tutorial we're going to learn the classic rocker, "Money (That's What I Want)". This song has been recorded over years by many different artists and bands, most notably The Beatles. Here, we'll use the Flamin' Groovies version. You'll learn the signature riff, the simple 12 bar blues-based form (which you'll find in all versions of this song), different ways to change it up and make it your own, ideas on adding a solo, and a rocking play-along at the end. Foggy Moutain Breakdown Flatt and Scruggs Tom will show you all the parts to this iconic bluegrass standard: the banjo intro, the rhythm guitar, the slide solo, and the outro. Mike will show you two guitar players featuring great layering interplay using double stops and triads, palm muting, single note bubble lines, and syncopation. In this series of lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you "Songbird", by Fleetwood Mac. Mike will teach an acoustic campfire version here, and will talk about the song a bit and the use of a capo. First up in the playing lessons is the intro and outro of the tune, followed by the verse. After the verse is the chorus, then we'll finish off with a play along performance and the jam along. In this set of lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach "Little Lies", by Fleetwood Mac. This one is mostly campfire style, and after an overview and the gear and tones Mike will teach the intro and bridge. Next are the acoustic verse and chorus parts, followed by the verse electric guitar. We'll then adapt the synth hook to guitar, and do a full performance. You'll learn the campfire single acoustic, then do a "guitar karaoke" jam along. In this set of lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you "Don't Stop", by Fleetwood Mac. Mike will open by introducing the song and looking at gear and tones, then you'll learn the fills for the verses and choruses. The guitar solo is up next, then we're on to the piano rhythm parts in the intro, verses, and choruses that are adapted to guitar. We'll do a play along and single guitar performance, then conclude with a "guitar karaoke" jam along. Over My Head (Made Easy) Mike will show you this tune in a made easy format with some simplified chord shapes and an easy strumming pattern. You Make Loving Fun Mike will show you the two electric guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 plays solid rhythm and textural guitar parts, while Guitar 2 adds some great lead guitar solos and fills. I Ran Got your big seagull-wave hairdo all sculpted? Okay then, it's time to learn the 80s new wave classic "I Ran", by Flock of Seagulls. We'll take you through the delay settings, the simple yet effective verse lick, the chords for the verse and choruses, the solos, and play it all through to a backing track. In this tutorial, Mike Olekshy will help you learn "Again", as made famous by Flyleaf. You'll learn about the tones and FX settings, the whammy effect part, the intro and chorus crunch guitars, the double stops and single note lines and variations used, and the bridge power chords. We'll tie it up and put a bow on it with a full performance play along. In these ten videos, you'll join Mike Olekshy in learning "Chasm", by Flyleaf. Mike will give you an overview of the song then talk about the gear and tones; then he'll dive into the chorus section. Then we'll look at the interplay between two guitars in the verses; that leads into the pre-chorus and bridge sections and the relationship between the two guitars. Lastly you'll play along with Mike through the song, then jam along on your own to the backing track. I Just Want To Make Love To You Tom will show you the killer riffs and solo to this classic rock cover of a blues tune. There are lots of call and response lines, lots of tight riffing and some great sounding harmonized lines. Fool For The City Mike will show you all 4 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is the main crunch electric guitar that handles the rhythm riffs throughout the tune. Guitar 2 is the lead electric guitar that adds some killer licks and solos. Guitar 3 is also a lead guitar that appears in the reintro to add some tasty sounding harmonization to a killer lick. Finally, Guitar 4 is an acoustic guitar that appears in the interlude section to temporarily inject a country flavor to the arrangement. In this set of lessons, Tom Finch will be teaching you the song "Slow Ride", by Foghat. Tom will give you an overview of the tune and talk about the gear and tones, then dig right into the classic main riff. Next up is the chorus, followed by a look at the verse and pre-chorus sections. The last three lessons will break down the post-chorus, the melody, and the outro, then we'll finish with a play along. Five Long Years Dave will show you all the great licks in this classic blues tune. There’s a variety of dynamics from slow and soulful all the way to high-octane intensity. There are a lot of classic techniques: string bending, major and minor pentatonic interplay, repeating licks, tasty call and respond between the guitar and vocals, and a classic Freddie King solo. Falls On Me In this set of lessons, Douglas Showalter will teach you "Falls On Me", by Fuel. First off is an overview of the song, then a look at gear and tones. Douglas will then get into the arpeggiated song intro, then teach the choruses and the post-chorus interlude. We'll then step into the 2nd verse and the bridge section, followed by the 4th chorus variation and the outro. Last we'll learn the song ending, then do a play along and a jam along. In this series of guitar lessons, Michael Elsner will take you through the parts to the song "Bad Day", as made famous by Fuel. We'll examine the tones and chords used, the main rhythm for the verses and choruses, the pre-chorus, and the outro and solo. You'll learn the solo and lead melodies, then play through it all in a performance. Hemorrhage (In My Hands) In this series of song lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you the song "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)", as made famous by Fuel. Mike will discuss the gear and tones used to replicate this tune, then examine the opening of the song and the verse, chorus, and bridge sections. Next up is the heavily effected guitar solo, and the solo over the outro. We'll end with a play-along performance over a custom backing track. Wrapped Up In You In this series of song lessons, Anders Mouridsen will be teaching you "Wrapped Up In You", as made famous by Garth Brooks. After introducing the song and going over the gear and tones, Anders will break down the rhythm and solo in the intro, then the details of the verses and choruses. Next up is the jam section of the tune, and another "hook" verse. Lastly is a solo guitar riff, the full performance play-along, and the "guitarless" jam-along. Caren will show you how to play the guitar parts in this arrangement that uses a capo at the 1st fret. Atmospheric and slow, this is a fine example of how the vibe of a song can be completely changed by the arrangement. In this tutorial, Tony Lee will teach "Still Got the Blues", by Gary Moore. Tony will introduce the song then talk about gear and tone before launching into the clean rhythm parts: intro, chorus, verse, bridge, and the parts under the solos. Then it's on to the lead parts (guitar 2): the fills in the intro, verse, and bridge, then all the epic soloing. We'll conclude with a full performance, then do 2 jam alongs. Instructor: Tony Lee In this series of ten lessons Lee Wanner will teach you a guitar version of the synth song "Cars", by Gary Numan. Lee will talk about the song and clue you into the tones and FX he used, then show you the open string drones. Next up is the great main riff, followed by lessons on the A-section, B-section, and outro harmony leads. Then we have a play along performance, and a single guitar version. We'll finish up with the jam along, where you take over. In this set of holiday song lessons, Caren Armstrong will teach "Frosty the Snowman", as made famous by Gene Autry. Caren will talk about the song and the gear & tone; then define the song form and teach the boom-chick strumming. We'll learn the song intro before we look at the verse and bridge parts, then learn the outro. We'll break down the walk-up bass run, then do a play along performance. They Can't Take That Away From Me George and Ira Gershwin In this tutorial we will learn a George and Ira Gershwin song that has become a jazz standard, "They Can't Take That Away From Me". Christopher Schlegel will give you an overview of the song and talk about the tones to start; then examine how to comp the chords followed by comping the song itself. Then we'll look into the melody and soloing, followed by a "melody and soloing" play-along. Christopher finishes things off with a chord melody version. Our Love Is Here To Stay In this set of lessons I'll be teaching you the great jazz standard "Our Love is Here to Stay", by George and Ira Gershwin. First I'll introduce the song to you, then give an overview. I'll start breaking down the song details with a look at the chord comping rhythm part followed by the rhythm performance. I'll then teach the single note melody and how to embellish it, and conclude with a melody and solo part performance. Summertime (Jazz) Christopher will show you how to play the chord progression, the melody, then the melody with chord tones, and finally a chord melody version. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) Mike will show you the 3 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is an acoustic guitar with a capo at the third fret that forms the strumming foundation of the tune. Guitars 2 and 3 are clean electric guitars that add some tasty slide licks. All Those Years Ago Mike will show you the 3 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is a clean electric guitar that forms the strumming foundation of the tune. Guitars 2 and 3 are clean electric guitars that play melodic fills and licks with a slide. My Sweet Lord (Made Easy) Caren will show you a made easy version of this classic pop tune. The acoustic guitar part starts solo and then serves as the only accompaniment to the vocal for the first part of the song. This is a made easy version to help beginner guitarists play along with the band on a great classic tune. Mike will show you the 3 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is an acoustic guitar with a capo at the second fret that forms the strumming foundation of the tune. Guitars 2 and 3 are clean electric guitars that add some iconic unison and harmonized slide licks. What Is Life Mike will show you all 4 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is a retro-overdriven fuzz electric guitar that leads the way prominently throughout the song. Guitar 2 is a clean electric guitar that strums the chord progression throughout and adds some cool arpeggiations in the verse. Guitar 3 is an acoustic guitar that strums the progressions all the way through. Guitar 4 is a clean electric that adds a few slide licks later in the arrangement. Amarillo By Morning In these eleven videos, Mike Olekshy will teach you "Amarillo By Morning", by George Strait. Mike will talk about the song and the gear and tones, then break down the acoustic intro chords and strumming. From there it's on to the main progression and into the key change. We'll look at the main fiddle melody next, then there's two arpeggio lessons and the lead fills that lead us to the play along performance. Finally, you'll jam along with the backing track. In this set of lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you "True", by George Strait. After the introduction and a look at gear and tone, Mike will break down the parts for the acoustic guitar in the intro/outro, the verses, and choruses; then the electric parts for those same sections. Next up is the solo; the first half is standard electric guitar, the second half is a pedal steel solo adapted to standard electric. We'll conclude with a play along and a jam along where you take over. All My Ex's Live in Texas In this set of lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you "All My Ex's Live in Texas", by George Strait. After a song introduction and a look at the gear and tones, Mike will break down the acoustic parts for the intro and re-intro, the chorus, the verse, and the outro. Then we'll learn the electric parts for the same sections before we do a play along performance, single guitar performance, and a jam along. Who Do You Love Mike will show you the slightly overdriven electric guitar layer in this song that handles both the rhythm and leads. The groove in this song is the Bo Diddley beat, which is a kind of clave (clah-vey) beat. The progression is essentially a 2 chord vamp (or groove) that repeats with a call & response riff between the vocals and the guitar. It gets played throughout the tune, both muted and wide open, with some cool leads thrown in for good measure. Move It On Over Want to learn some slide guitar? In this series of nine lessons, Anders Mouridsen will teach you the burnin' blues rock song "Move It On Over", covered by George Thorogood in 1978. Anders will go over the tones and open G tuning, and get into the rhythm guitar grooves. From there, he'll pick apart every note in all three slide solos, plus some lead variations. Then he'll show you the ending of the song, followed by the play-along performance. Hey Jealousy Gin Blossoms In this twelve lesson set, Michael Elsner is going to teach you the melodic alt-rock hit "Hey Jealousy", by the Gin Blossoms. Michael will tune you in to the chords and tones, then pick apart this two guitar tune. We'll look at the verse progression and variations, the intro and outro, and the choruses; then we'll break down the various fills plus look at the guitar solo. To end, we'll play through the whole song in a full performance. Wichita Lineman Mike will show you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is an acoustic guitar that lays the foundation of the tune with some steady, consistent strumming. Guitar 2 is an electric guitar that plays the intro and solo melodies originally played by a 6 string bass on the recording. In this series of song lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you "Awake", by Godsmack. Mike will tune you into the gear and tones here, then get straight into the intro and chorus riff. Mike will then get into the other various riffs, followed by the bridge and bridge modulation. Next up is the wah solo, and we'll take it out with a performance and a jam along. I Stand Alone In this tutorial, Mike Olekshy will teach you the heavy metal song "I Stand Alone", as made famous by Godsmack. Mike will talk about the gear and tone, then get into the single-note riff that is a centerpiece of the tune. Then we'll look at the verses and chorus, the bridge, the short but sweet solo. To finish off, we'll look at a riff variation, then put it all together in a final play along performance. In this short song tutorial, Mike Olekshy will take you through the vibey, moody rock song "Voodoo", by Godsmack. This shows the guitar in a supportive role and after looking into the tone and gear Mike will break down the simple, minimalist parts in the verses, choruses, and the bridge. As always, we'll conclude with a full performance play along, then you'll take over and jam over the backing track. Running Blind In this set of lessons, Mike Olekshy will be examining the acoustic rocker "Running Blind", by Godsmack. Mike will talk about the tuning first, then get into the main riff and the verse elements. Next up will be the chorus part, and the solo; then Mike will play the whole song through for you to play along with. Lastly we have a jam track without any guitars, so you are main player! In this set of metal song lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you "Whatever", by Godsmack. Mike will talk about the dropped-C tuning, and then break down the monster riffing in the verses, pre-choruses, and choruses. Mike will then look at the second guitar in the chorus, followed by the bridge elements. You'll finish by playing the song along with Mike, then do it yourself in the jam along video. Keep Away In this series of song lessons, Mike Olekshy will be teaching you "Keep Away", as made famous by Godsmack. Mike will introduce the song and talk about the tones and tuning, then delve into the intro octave riff. The main riff comes in next, under the octave riff. This leads into the chorus riff lesson, after which Mike will break down the bridge section. Following the bridge we're into the wah solo, and we'll end with a performance and a jam along. Here In Your Bedroom Here's a super fun uptempo song: "Here In Your Bedroom", by Goldfinger. Douglas Showalter will teach you this one; the song intro with its ensemble licks, the ska rhythms, the distorted power chord parts in the pre-choruses and choruses, and the song outro and ending. To finish things off we'll do a full performance play-along, then you jam along with the backing track. Mike will show you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is an acoustic guitar that uses a capo and an alternate tuning to strum out the foundation of the tune. Guitar 2 is a light crunch electric guitar that adds some nice fills and simple chord strums to help build the arrangement. In this tutorial we're going to learn the pop-punk rock song "The Anthem", as made famous by Good Charlotte. Douglas Showalter will take you through the intro and interlude sections, the verses, the pre-chorus and chorus, the bridge of the tune, and the ending. He'll also teach you the effected guitar part in the song, and cap it all off with a play along performance. Lifestyles of the Rich And Famous In this song tutorial, Douglas Showalter will teach you the parts to "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous", as made famous by Good Charlotte in the early 2000's. You'll learn the verses and the variations thereof, the pre-chorus and main chorus, the second pre-chorus, the bridge, the final chorus, and the crescendo ending. Then we'll do a performance play along, then a jam along. Once Bitten, Twice Shy In this series of eleven lessons, Mike Olekshy will be teaching you the song "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" as made famous by Great White. Mike will teach you the boogie pattern based off the power chord; the verses and choruses and re-intro; the second rhythm guitar; the main guitar solo plus the outro solos; and of course a full play along performance at the end. Undun Mike will show you the two guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is the main jazzy guitar playing throughout the tune. Guitar 2 is an acoustic guitar that strums throughout much of the song and adds some sparkle while fleshing out the arrangement. Mike will show you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is a clean electric that plays some R&B influenced rhythm guitar stabs throughout. Guitar 2 is an acoustic guitar that provides a sparkly layer of strummed chords. Mike will show you two guitar layers. Guitar 1 is an electric guitar that digs into some soaring melodic leads and some R&B influenced staccato rhythms. Guitar 2 is an acoustic guitar that strums and arpeggiates the chord progressions throughout the tune. In this set of five lessons, Andy Gurley will show you how to play the country standard "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry", as made famous by Hank Williams. Andy will dig into the boom-chick strumming in 3/4 time, the lead fills, and as a bonus he'll teach you a solo based on the vocal melody. To close it out, we'll play along with whole song. Cat's In The Cradle In this set of eight lessons, Douglas Showalter will take you through the acoustic folk classic "Cat's in the Cradle", recorded by Harry Chapin. Douglas will how you how to play the main riff with a capo at the 8th fret, and rest at the first fret. He'll take you through the signature riff, then the verse, pre-chorus, and chorus parts. Then you'll learn the bridge of the song, and the ending; then we'll play through the entire song. In this acoustic song tutorial, Mike Olekshy will teach you "Without You", as made famous by Harry Nilsson. We're taking a different approach here; this song has just verse and chorus progressions, so Mike will be teaching two versions: one is a simple campfire approach, and the other is a more detailed intermediate approach. You'll learn the verse and chorus for both, then we have play alongs and jam alongs for both versions. Haydn 'Surprise' Symphony Theme In this tutorial we will learn a simple arrangement of one of the main themes in Franz Joseph Haydn's 'Surprise' Symphony in classical guitar style. In these 10 lessons we'll break down the classic 70s rocker "Barracuda", made famous by Heart. You'll learn the main hook riff, the sections of the song form, and the solo... plus some really cool guitar tricks like pick slides and whammy bar dives, the flanger effect on guitar, the use of harmonics as single note melodies and chord support, and some odd meters along with some very interesting variations in rhythms and riffing. Magic Man In this tutorial Mike Olekshy will teach you "Magic Man", by Heart. Mike will discuss the tones, then teach the intro and verse rhythm. We'll look at the intro lead next, then learn the chorus rhythm; then it's leads and a solo in the re-intro. Chorus 3 leads a variation are next, then the rhythm under the solo. The next 4 lessons break down the 2 main solos, then we look at the song ending. A performance and jam along finishes things up. Dog & Butterfly In this song tutorial, Doug Showalter will teach you "Dog & Butterfly", by Heart. Starting with a synopsis of the lessons and a look at the acoustic tone, we'll then learn the motif and verses of the song, then dig into the pre-chorus part. That leads us to the chorus and its variations, then we'll learn the bridge section. You'll do a play along performance next, then end with the jam along. Joy to the World (Christmas) This tutorial presents two acoustic fingerstyle versions of this classic Christmas carol. One version can be used to accompany singing the song. The other version is an instrumental melody solo. You may prefer one version over the other, or you may wish to learn both. They go together perfectly. This tutorial presents an acoustic fingerstyle versions of this classic Christmas carol. This version features chords and a picking pattern to accompany the singing part, and a melody riff to serve as an intro, and a spacer between verses. Christmas Classics for Beginners: 13 Easy Songs! Play 13 classic holiday songs with just three chords. Single-note melody solos are also included. Use of a capo is recommended to adjust the pitch of each song to best suit your singing voice, and suggested capo settings are included. In this tutorial we'll learn the Christmas song "Jingle Bells" in a rock style, with power chords along with a very cool rocking jam track. I'll introduce the song to you in the first lesson, then I'll teach you the chords. You'll learn to play the melody in a rock style in lesson three, which will help you a lot with your soloing. To end we'll put it together and play through the song. Instructor: Hanspeter Kruesi In this tutorial, the classic Christmas carol, "We Three Kings" is taught in four different versions. The strum and sing version is perfect for beginners. The easy melody solo creates an opportunity for an easy duet. And the chord/melody versions taught both flatpick-style and fingerstyle are a fun challenge for intermediate players. This tutorial presents four versions of the song. For beginners, a basic strum-and-sing version is included, as well as a single-note melody solo. For intermediates, we combine the chords and the melody to create an instrumental version, both flatpick style, and fingerstyle. All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth In this set of lessons, Caren Armstrong will teach the holiday song "All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth". Caren will introduce the song and talk about gear and tone, then teach the song intro. The verse part is next, then we're on to the bridge; we'll learn the bass run after that. Caren will show the strumming and song form before walking you through it all slowly, then we'll do a play along performance. Merry Christmas, Baby In this series of holiday lessons, Caren Armstrong will teach the holiday standard "Merry Christmas, Baby". After a song introduction and a peek at gear and tone, Caren will look at the big picture with the timing, the chords, and the song form. Then we'll look at the song sections; the intro, the verses, the solo, the bridge, then the outro. We'll finish with a play along performance. Jingle Bell Blues Christopher will show you how to turn the old Christmas standard tune "Jingle Bells" into a swinging blues tune with a harmonized diad melody, some fun bluesy licks for a solo and a rocking rhythm guitar. Carol Of The Bells (Electric) Christopher will show you all the rocking electric guitar parts to this arrangement of a holiday classic. From the quiet intro volume swells, to the harmonized melody lines to the soaring solos! Silent Night, The First Noel & Away In A Manger Lisa will show you how to play a simple strumming version of each song that is perfect for singing along with; either by yourself, or with your friends, family, and community gatherings. She'll also teach how to play a single-note melody version of each song. The single-note melody versions work beautifully as a solo instrumental, or to be played along with a friend who is playing the accompanying chords. Here We Come, Wassail & Auld Lang Syne Lisa will show you each of these wonderful Winter Carols as a simple strumming version of the song that is perfect for singing along with; either by yourself, or with your friends, family, and community gatherings. And then, she'll also show you how to play a single-note melody version of each song. The single-note melody versions work beautifully as a solo instrumental, or to be played along with a friend who is playing the accompanying chords. Joy To The World, Hark! Herald Angels & Wenceslas Lisa will show you each of these wonderful Christmas Carols as a simple strumming version of the song that is perfect for singing along with; either by yourself, or with your friends, family, and community gatherings. And then, she'll also show you how to play a single-note melody version of each song. The single-note melody versions work beautifully as a solo instrumental, or to be played along with a friend who is playing the accompanying chords. Crawling In The Dark In these seven lessons, you'll learn the song "Crawling In The Dark", performed by Hoobastank. Lee Wanner will assess the gear and tone, then look at the song intro with its single note line and cool power chord based riff. Next up is the verse which has similar elements to the intro, followed by the chorus which has similar power chord riff elements to the intro, too. Lee will examine the bridge with its punchy, driving parts, and we'll bring the song to a close with a full performance play-along. Keep On Truckin' In this set of lessons, Caren Armstrong will teach you "Keep on Truckin'", as made famous by Hot Tuna. We'll introduce the song and talk a bit about gear and tone, then look at the chord progression. Travis picking is up next, then we'll combine the two. After that we'll take a look at some variations, then learn the song ending. You'll learn a bonus riff before we do a play along performance and a jam along. In this tutorial Anders will show you "Little Red Rooster" with all the classic, authentic blues tone, licks and tricks using an open A tuning. Tom will show you both guitars in this iconic blues tune, including the verses and the solo. In this blues tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will teach you "Smokestack Lightning", by Howlin' Wolf. This is a one-chord blues based around a repeating riff, and after an overview of the song and talking about the gear and tones Anders will break down that main riff. Next up will be the supporting rhythmic line that's played along with the riff; then you'll learn some variations to the main riff. We'll cap it all off with a play along, then you take over in the jam along. But It's Alright In these eight guitar lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach "But It's Alright", as made famous by Huey Lewis and the News. Mike will introduce the song and talk about gear and tone before he dissects the main rhythm riff. Next up is the B section of the tune, then there's a key change and we'll learn both sections up a whole step. We'll cap it all off with a play along performance, then a "guitar karaoke" jam along. In this classic rock tutorial, Henrik Linde will be teaching you the song "Cleveland Rocks", as made famous by Ian Hunter. You'll be learning how get the tones here, then the intro riff and solo. Then Henrik will break down the surf rhythm in the verse and the rhythm and lead in the chorus. After looking at the bridge parts you'll learn the outro solo, then we'll do a play-along performance and a jam along. In this series of lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you "Candy", by Iggy Pop. This song is unusual in that there's no outstanding theme riffs or motifs, just straight-ahead rhythm playing. Mike will introduce the song to you then discuss the gear and tones, then launch into the verse rhythm and progression. Next up is the pre-chorus rhythm, building into the arpeggiated chorus part. We'll break down the post chorus rhythm after that, then move on to the play along performance and the jam along. In this tutorial, Doug Showalter will teach "It's Time", by Imagine Dragons. We'll introduce the tune then talk about gear and tone, then learn the intro melody adapted to guitar. Next is guitar 2 in the 1st verse and chorus, then the interlude/second verse before we learn the bridge parts. We'll return to the choruses for a couple of parts, then learn the outro. We'll conclude with full and single guitar performances, then a jam along. Drive was a hit in the 90s- an alt-rock blend of acoustic guitar and hip-hop rhythms. We'll look at the structure of the song, show you how the song was written and performed on acoustic guitar. Drive incorporates jazz chords, a hip-hop rhythm, and a hypnotic slide guitar solo that is saturated by effects! Instructor: Michael Eisenstein Nice To Know You In this song tutorial, Mike Olekshy will take you through the very cool tune "Nice To Know You", as made famous by Incubus. This is a hip, effected song with odd meters and interesting feel. You'll learn how to get the tone and how to dial in the effects for this song, how to play the main riff and get the feel of the odd meter phrasing, the clean guitar strumming in the pre-chorus and bridge, the variation on the main riff and ending to the tune. As always, you'll play along to the whole thing with our custom backing track! "Stellar" is a seriously cool song made famous by Incubus, with lots of intriguing tones, colors, and rhythmic movement. Douglas Showalter will teach you everything here, talking about the tones and use of effects as he moves through the lessons. You'll learn the bending and sliding in the verse, setting up the vibe of the song; the the simple four bar pre-chorus with distortion; the powerful progressive rock choruses using an octave pedal; the interlude with reverb and phaser; the bridge; and the ending with a bang! As always, we'll perform the whole song through with the "band". Closer to Fine In this song tutorial, Lisa McCormick walks you through all the skills and information needed to play "Closer to Fine", as made famous by the Indigo Girls. Lisa will teach you opening acoustic guitar riff that hooks you into the song and continues through the verses, the chorus, and all the other musical details in the tune. Besides the guitar parts, we also look at the dynamics, vocal harmony, lyrical composition, and song structure. Hammer and a Nail In this tutorial, Lisa McCormick will teach you the acoustic song "Hammer and a Nail" as made famous by the Indigo Girls. Lisa will first tune you in to the big picture, then start by teaching you the chorus of the song which is central to everything. Then you'll build the verse, and the intro to the song, followed by the pre-chorus and the outro. To cap it all off, Lisa takes you through three play alongs. In this tutorial we are going to take a look at how to play the late 60's funk classic "It's Your Thing" by The Isley Brothers. We'll to teach you both guitar parts, and we are also going to take a look at how the guitar fits into the whole arrangement by soloing it against each instrument. Remember it's not about how much you play, but how tight your groove is and how you fit into the big picture. Let's groove! Night Train (Instrumental) Mike will show you the single clean electric guitar part in this tune that plays some funky riffs and chord stabs. The tune starts out with the guitar playing a bouncy, funky single note line in the lower register, while the arrangement follows a typical 12 bar blues form. In later verses, the guitar switches to playing staccato chord stabs locked in with the groove. Funk #49 James Gang Step by step we learn the components that build this classic rock masterpiece. There are only 3 riffs and two licks. Not much there considering the impact this song has on large groups of people, but that's what makes a truly classic riff or lick. The main guitar riff in this song really is one of the baddest of the 70s. In these lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach "Walk Away", written by Joe Walsh. After a song synopsis and a look at gear and tone, Mike will launch into the funky riffing in the intro, verse, and chorus sections. Following that, we'll break down all manner of leads and fills in the intro, outro, and verses; and of course the solo along with the harmony line. We'll do full and single guitar performances, then you take over in the jam along. Douglas will show you how to play this beautiful acoustic track with a great groove, and an easy chord progression that is fun to play and features Taylor's signature finger picking. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) In this song tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will teach you the song "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" as made famous by James Taylor. This one has an arrangement that's quite full of instruments, and in these lessons we'll look at the role of guitar in a rhythm section. Anders will talk about the tone, the basic triad inversions, the rhythm approaches in the sections of the song, the sax solo on guitar, and the final fills - then a full performance! James Taylor and Carly Simon In this tutorial, Tom Finch will teach "Mockingbird", as made famous by James Taylor and Carly Simon. Tom will start with an introduction and a look at the gear and tones, then detail all the parts for guitar 1: the intro, verses 1 and 2, the solo rhythm, the key change, then verses 3 and 4 and the outro. After that Tom will do the same for all the sections for guitar 2, then we'll conclude with play alongs and a "guitar karaoke" jam along. Jan & Dean In this tutorial, Henrik Linde is going to teach you "Surf City", as made famous by Jan & Dean. Henrik will open by talking about the song as a whole, then the gear and tones. We'll examine the tuning down a half-step to Eb, and learn the parts for both guitars in the verses. Next we're on to the two guitar parts in the chorus sections, with the cool little tonal shift. We'll then learn the outro of the song, which leads us to the play along. You'll take over in the jam along. In this set of guitar lessons, Henrik Linde will teach "Drag City", as made famous by Jan & Dean. We'll start with a song overview, and after a peek at the gear and tones we'll learn the intro parts for the two guitars. The next stop is the verse guitars, then we'll cruise on to the chorus parts. We'll break down the outro guitars before we do a full play along and single guitar performances, then a jam along. This tutorial takes you step-by-step through the skills and understanding needed to learn to play this acoustic gem, "At Seventeen" as made famous by Janis Ian. Fingerpickers will enjoy this jazzy challenge, and strummers can substitute an easy-going strum to enjoy this artistic arrangement of chord changes and powerful lyrics. We'll pick apart the intro riff, the verses and choruses, and put it all together in a play along with the "band"! Me & Bobby McGee Get your love beads on and learn to play this fun and easy classic. We opted for a simple approach to this song, so we'll be delving into a solo guitar version by Janis Joplin. We'll look at the chords, strumming patterns, and guitar work...and we'll also look at the overall song structure, and what it is that makes this "cinematic" country song "tick". Tattoos on this Town Douglas will show you all the great and varied guitar parts in this song and how to get those tones, plus a way you can play through the whole song with an acoustic guitar. Dirt Road Anthem Douglas will show you how to play the single acoustic guitar approached for this modern country anthem. Mike will show you all the layers of this modern country hit. Using acoustic and electric strumming patterns, octaves, palm muting, and dynamics. There are melodic octaves, barre chords and power chords, a jangly rhythm track and a lead guitar that digs into a thematic, melodic solo. My Kinda Party Mike will show you three 3 guitar layers. Guitar 1 is an acoustic guitar that strums the chord progression and provides the backbone of the song. Guitar 2 is a crunch guitar that plays the melodic hook of the tune, as well as some beefy chordal support and single note riffs. Guitar 3 is the lead guitar that digs into some killer classic-rock infused licks. I Ain't Superstitious In this tutorial Anders will teach you how to play the great song "I Ain't Superstitious" as made famous by Jeff Beck. This song is an absolute blues classic, and it's been performed and recorded by countless blues artists through the years. The version we'll be looking at today features some incredible and extremely unique guitar playing that combines some really creative use of delay effects with whammy bar, wah pedal tricks and some super expressive slide playing in standard tuning. Corpus Christi Carol Mike will show you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is a clean electric guitar that mimics the carol bells that the song title is based upon. Guitar 2 is an acoustic guitar that adds some harp-like arpeggios later in the song. She Got The Goldmine (I Got the Shaft) Anders will show you the two main rhythm guitars in this song, the bluesy riff played in the verse, and the wall of harmonizing cool, jazzy country lines. Right Here, Right Now In this series of six guitar lessons, Henrik Linde will take you through the parts to "Right Here, Right Now" as made famous by Jesus Jones. Henrik will show you the song intro, the verse guitars, the chorus, the "solo with attitude", and finally put it all together in a final play along performance. In this series of lessons, Geoff Earley takes you through all the different parts for the gritty, rockin' song "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet. We'll break down the hook riff of the tune, the call and response format, the pre-chorus, the minimal chorus, the tone and vibe, some of the other licks used, and of course a play through at the end. Instructor: Geoff Earley Cold Hard Bitch In this song tutorial, Billy Connally will be teaching you the heavy, AC/DC influenced rocker "Cold Hard Bitch", as made famous by Jet. Billy will get into the intro riff, the verses and choruses with the hard-hitting rhythm accents, the open chords in the bridge, an intro variation, then take it out with a play-along. Instructor: Billy Connally Tom will show you all the guitar parts in this epic rocker: chorus, verse 1, the bridge, verse 2, the solo, solo accompaniment and the outro. The song is in the key of G minor and is 4/4 time with a quarter note of 120 BPM for the normal sections & 178 BPM for the uptempo sections. Locomotive Breath Tom will show you all the guitar parts to this iconic 70s rocker: the intro, the verse rhythm, verse lead, and the outro. The song is in the key of E minor and is in 4/4 time with a tempo of 124 BPM. Who Will Save Your Soul (Made Easy) In this series of song lessons, Caren Armstrong will teach "Who Will Save Your Soul", by Jewel. Caren will talk about the song and the gear and tone, then go over the chords used, the strum pattern, and the song form before she details the intro, verse, chorus, the breakdown, and the ending. You'll do a play along performance with Caren, then play the song by yourself in the jam along. Who Will Save Your Soul In this tutorial, Caren Armstrong will teach "Who Will Save Your Soul', as made famous by Jewel. After a song introduction and a brief look at the acoustic tone, Caren will go over the chords used in the song. Next up is the right hand picking, and the song form. We'll learn the song intro part next, then the verse and chorus sections; the "breakdown" follows that, then the ending. We conclude with a play along performance then a jam along. Foolish Games In this song tutorial, Caren Armstrong will teach "Foolish Games", as made famous by Jewel. We'll start with a song introduction and the gear and tone, then break down the chords and finger picking in the intro for you. Then we're on to the verse and the pre-chorus, leading us to the chorus parts. We'll learn the transition to the outro and the outro before we do a play along performance and a jam along. I Got a Name Jim Croce Lisa McCormick teaches you two complete versions of this song in this tutorial; one of these is played in an acoustic-rock strumming style, and the other is a fairly advanced fingerstyle version. At the end of the tutorial, there is a full-band playthrough, with no guitar in the mix. Why? That's your job! Learn the strumming version, or the fingerstyle version, or make up your own hybrid version and rock out with the band. In this tutorial Tom will show you how to get the classic tone in this song. He’ll show you the intro, the verses, the fills, the solo, and the classic ascending bass line. The song is in the key of E major and in 4/4 time with a quarter note of 84 BPM. Come Monday In this set of seven lessons, Henrik Linde will teach you "Come Monday", as made famous by Jimmy Buffet. This is an acoustic strumming song, and Henrik will show you the chords and voicings, then take you through the sections of the song: the song intro, then the verse, pre-chorus, chorus, and bridge chord progressions. The you'll play through the song in a full performance play along. Pencil Thin Moustache In these nine song lessons, Barrett Tagliarino will teach "Pencil Thin Moustache", by Jimmy Buffett. You'll get an overview of the lessons, then gear; then we'll get into the intro of the song and the vocal verses. After that we'll talk about the main song form, then look at the bridge of the song and the outro. We'll end with a play along performance, then a jam along. Ain't That Lovin' You, Baby Jimmy Reed Dave will show you this iconic blues tune that’s played at many open jams! There are only three chords a classic boogie, shuffle rhythm and some riffing on the lower strings. Bright Lights, Big City (Made Easy) Caren will show you a made easy version of this classic Jimmy Reed 12 bar blues. in the key of A Major. If you've been studying the blues, you are likely familiar with the 12 bar song structure, if not, this is an opportunity to dig in to a genre that goes very deep while being based on variations on a simple harmonic theme. Bright Lights, Big City In this set of lessons, Jinx Jones will teach "Bright Lights, Big City", as made famous by Jimmy Reed. We'll look at the 12 bar blues progression after a song introduction and the gear and tone; then learn the song intro. The verse rhythm guitar comes next, and an alternate verse rhythm. We'll adapt the harmonica solo to guitar, then do full and single guitar performances and a jam along. Instructor: Jinx Jones The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down In these lessons, Caren Armstrong will teach you "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", as made famous by Joan Baez. Caren will talk about the song, the gear and tone, and the strumming pattern. After that we'll head to the song intro, then how to play the verses. The chorus part comes up next, then a peek at the re-intro; then the song ending. A capo lesson is up before we do a play along, then you'll take center stage in the jam along. Crimson and Clover In this song tutorial we take a look at Crimson and Clover, as made famous by Joan Jett in the 80s cover version. We all know that Joan Jett seriously rocks, and these lessons cover the guitar tone, how to approach the verses and choruses, the 2 against 3 rhythmic accents, the punky solo, and the multi-guitar outro. Rocky Mountain Way In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will teach you all the parts to the song "Rocky Mountain Way", as made famous by Joe Walsh. We'll examine the gear and tone and effects, and the great opening riff. The Anders will take you through the first slide solo, and the verse and chorus structures. After that, you'll learn the next two slide solos and the talk box solo, followed by the final epic slide solo that takes the tune out. To end, we'll play it all through in a play along performance, then a jam along. Funeral Song For Mississippi John Hurt Tom will show you the single acoustic guitar part in this piece. It is similar in feel to a ragtime piece, with constant alternating bass and lots of syncopation and rhythmic variation. The Yellow Princess Tom will show you all parts to this folk guitar classic. It’s all one solo acoustic guitar with multiple sections: the intro, part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6 and the ending. The song is in the key of E and G and is cut time with a quarter note of approximately 100 BPM, making it effectively 200 BPM. Drive South (Made Easy) Caren will show you how to use an acoustic guitar to play along with the band in this made easy version of a classic song. Have a Little Faith In Me (Made Easy) Caren will show how to play a Made Easy version of this song in order to strum the chords along with the band. This is a fun song that presents several challenges. We'll use numerous root position open & barre chords. In this set of lessons, Douglas Showalter will teach "Have a Little Faith in Me", by John Hiatt. Doug will introduce the song and talk a bit about gear and tone, then break down the verse part for you, adapted from the piano. Next up is the descending chord progression in the chorus followed by the modulation towards the end as the song rides out; then the song's ending. We'll conclude with a play along, then you'll take over in the jam along. Crawlin’ King Snake Tom will show you the guitar part in this blues classic. The guitar is a mixture of basic blues riffs that suggest a 12 bar blues form but never makes it to the V (five) chord and doesn’t conform to a regular length form. This is clearly at the root of the blues style and tradition. In this blues song tutorial, Anders Mouridsen will be breaking down the song "Boom Boom", by John Lee Hooker. First we'll talk a bit about the gear and getting the darker, "muffled" tone, then we'll pick apart the main riff and talk about John Lee's unique right hand technique. There's a lot of "free" jamming and soloing in this song, and Anders will break all that down for you. To close, we'll do a full play along performance, and then mute the guitars to you can jam along on your own. Caren will show you an acoustic guitar part arranged to play along with this classic tune. She'll show you the basic chord progressions, the finger picking pattern and a bonus lesson on how to mimic the famous piano motif. Caren will show you all the acoustic guitar strumming parts that make this song a fun one to play! In this tutorial you'll be learning the main, strummed acoustic guitar. Woman (Made Easy) Mike will show you how to play a made easy version of this song using a capo, open and barre chord shapes, suspended chords, and chord arpeggiation. Mike will show you all the parts to this song: the use of a capo, open and barre chord shapes, suspended chords, and chord arpeggiation. Watching The Wheels Though there aren't any guitars on the original recording, Mike has arranged this song with 2 guitar layers. Guitar 1 is an acoustic guitar that strums a steady foundation by playing the chord progressions throughout. Guitar 2 is a clean electric guitar that accents the riffs and melodies played on the piano. Nobody Told Me (Made Easy) Mike will teach this tune in a made easy format with some simplified chord shapes and straight forward strumming pattern on an acoustic guitar. He'll cover open chords and barre chords, and a simple strum pattern. Mike will show you the clean electric guitar playing a steady foundation throughout the song. The tune features 3 distinct sections. The verse plays a main riff that features some interesting suspended chords and cool syncopation. The guitar plays unison with the piano in the pre-chorus with a single note melody. The chorus modulates to a different key with a more adventurous chord progression. (Just Like) Starting Over Mike will show you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is a light crunch electric guitar that strums the chord progression and adds a backbeat staccato pulse to the arrangement. Guitar 2 is an overdriven guitar that adds a cool riff to the chorus and adds some muscle to the last half of the song. (Just Like) Starting Over (Made Easy) Mike will show you to use an acoustic guitar to strum along with the band in a "made easy" format, using open chords and barre chords to play the chord progressions with a simple strumming pattern. Imagine (Made Easy) Mike will show you how to use an acoustic guitar to strum along with the band in a made easy format. He'll cover open chords and barre chords, a simple strumming pattern, and dynamics. Happy Xmas (Made Easy) Mike will show you how to play this song on an acoustic guitar to strum along with the band in a made easy format. We'll use simple open chords and the occasional barre chord with a very simple strumming pattern to play this song. Watching The Wheels (Made Easy) Mike will show you how to use an acoustic guitar to strum along with the band in a made easy format, using open and barre chords with a simple strumming pattern. We are also including a bonus lesson that shows how to mimic the piano riff on guitar. You Don't Love Me Mike will show you the single electric guitar part in this tune that digs into a bluesy riff and some syncopated rhythms. The tune starts off establishing a mean groove and a great unison riff played by the guitar and harmonica. The verse alternates between the main riff and strumming 9th chords under the vocals while following the 12 bar blues form. The harmonica takes the only solo in the tune, so this is a great opportunity to work on your blues rhythm playing. The tune ends off with a dramatic change in dynamic, ramping back up for a rather abrupt ending. Speed of the Sound of Loneliness (Made Easy) In this beginner song tutorial, Caren Armstrong will teach "Speed of the Sound of Loneliness", by John Prine. Caren will introduce the song, then look at the open position chords you'll need to play this tune. After learning the chords, you'll learn the strumming rhythm; then the song structure. Caren will guide you through a slow-play, after which you'll play along up to speed. Finally, you'll play the song by yourself in the jam along. Speed of the Sound of Loneliness In these song lessons, Douglas Showalter will teach you "Speed of the Sound of Loneliness", by John Prine. After a song overview and the gear and tones, you'll learn the song intro. Following that is the acoustic verses, then the verse electric fills; then the chorus acoustic and electric fills. Next is the electric solo, then we're on to the full performance. We'll end with a single guitar performance, then mute the guitars for a jam along. Caren will show you how to take three chords and a capo and play this tune. There will be a very easy strumming version, then she takes it up a notch to learn to weave the melody in while keeping the rhythmic pulse going at the same time. Wabash Cannonball Caren will show you all the parts of this uptempo country classic played on acoustic guitar featuring some boom-chick strumming and modulations. T For Texas Caren will show you the chords, the boom-chuck technique and the alternating bass motion used to play the acoustic guitar part to this classic country tune. Hey Porter Caren will show you the 4 chords of the song along with the Boom Chuck/chick strumming pattern that make this song fly down the tracks! Mike will show you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is a clean electric guitar that gives the tune its bounce. Guitar 2 is an acoustic guitar with a capo on the 1st fret that strums to establish the groove. Mike will show you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is a clean electric guitar that gives the tune its bounce. Guitar 2 is an acoustic guitar that strums to keep a steady groove. A capo is placed on the 2nd fret of the acoustic to play this song. Waiting For A Train Caren will show you this easy song that uses 4 basic chord shapes in the key of C Major and a capo on the first fret. Good left hand form is required to make the right hand sound good! For the beginner, this will be a great opportunity to work on chords in the key of C major, including F and G7. Wide Open Road Caren will show you that this song is essentially a 5 chord medium tempo country song. We’re going to learn the boom chuck strumming pattern on acoustic guitar. Feel free to check out the GT country course get help get you up to speed on that skill! We’re going to use a capo on the 5th fret to play in F major but using C major open chord shapes (C, AM, F, D7, G7). In this song tutorial, J.D. Jarell will lead you through the country classic "Help Me Make It Through The Night" as made famous by Johnny Cash. You'll learn the opening riff, the chord progressions of the verses and choruses, about the fills between the vocals, the boom-chick rhythms, and then have both acoustic and electric play alongs to cap it all off. Tennessee Flat Top Box Here in this set of song lessons, Anders Mouridsen will break down the classic country song "Tennessee Flat Top Box", written and recorded by Johnny Cash. Anders will dig into the gear and tone a bit, then teach the intro riff. Next we'll look at the acoustic rhythm guitar, then segue into the electric. You'll learn the riff that is played after every verse, then some of the variations in the song. We'll "flat-top" it off with a full performance. I Got Stripes In this set of lessons, Anders Mouridsen will teach you one of the many country hits from Johnny Cash, "I Got Stripes". Anders will discuss the gear and tones you need for this song, then delve into the voicings and strumming and all the acoustic parts. Anders will then dig into the electric parts for the verse and chorus, and look at the key modulation. We'll bring it to a close with a look at the slowed-down ending, and a final song performance and a jam along. Ballad of a Teenage Queen In this country song tutorial, Henrik Linde will be teaching you "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen", by Johnny Cash. Henrik will give you an overview of the song and talk about the tones, then get into breaking down the simple parts here: the song intro, the A section, and the B section. After giving you these elements of the tune, you'll play the whole song through with Henrik, and finally step out on your own and jam along with the backing track. In this series of country song lessons, Ben Lindholm will teach you "I Walk The Line" by Johnny Cash. Ben will introduce the song to you, then talk about the tuning, tones, and time, and give you some tips on learning the song. There's a twist on a "snare" drum that Ben will show you before he launches into the intro riff. Next up are the five verses in a row, and we'll finish up with a performance play along and a jam along where you take over. Folsom Prison Blues In these seven guitar lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach you "Folsom Prison Blues," by Johnny Cash. Mike will provide an overview of the song, and talk about the gear and different tones. The acoustic boom-chick part will be next, followed by the electric boom-chick part. Mike will then dish out that sweet solo for us. Next comes the play-along performance, and then we'll end with a jam along where you take over. I've Been Everywhere In this set of lessons Mike Olekshy will teach you "I've Been Everywhere", as recorded by Johnny Cash. After introducing the song, Mike will lay out the free-time chords and strumming in the song's intro. Then we'll launch into the chorus of the tune at tempo, learning the chords and strumming rhythm. Next up is the verse, followed by the final chorus outro. We'll end with a play along performance, then you'll take over in the jam along. In this series of country lessons, Henrik Linde will teach "San Quentin", as made famous by Johnny Cash. Henrik will introduce the song and go over the gear and tones, then show you the acoustic and electric intro parts. The verse parts are next, followed by the interlude and the outro, all on both guitars. We'll do full and single guitar performances, then you'll take over in the jam along. The Man Comes Around in this song tutorial, Henrik Linde will teach "The Man Comes Around", by Johnny Cash. A song introduction and the gear and tone will start things off, then Henrik will dissect the two acoustic parts in the intro and verses. That leads into the "hook" guitar parts, then we're on to the chorus. Henrik will break down the C section parts before he does the song ending, then we'll do full and single guitar play alongs and a jam along. Flesh and Blood In this tutorial, Henrik Linde will teach "Flesh and Blood", by Johnny Cash. After a song introduction and the gear and tone, we'll learn the acoustic and electric rhythm parts for the intro. We'll head to the verse section next, followed by the chorus; then detail the rhythms under the solo. We'll learn the short but sweet acoustic solo, then the final "rubato" verse before doing full and single guitar play alongs, then a jam along. Get Rhythm In this set of lessons, Hunter Perrin will teach "Get Rhythm", by Johnny Cash. We'll start with a song overview and the gear and tone, then get into the chorus acoustic and electric parts. Next is the verse rhythms, then the acoustic part under the solo; we'll take on the second chorus before we learn the solo. The verse and chorus parts for both guitars towards the end of the song all come next, then we'll do full and single guitar performances and a jam along to conclude. "Delia's gone" as made famous by Johnny Cash is a classic country tune and an American murder ballad. It has a perfect example of how "boom-chick" strumming can establish the groove. We are going to break down the song down in detail, using a capo, the chords & rhythm, boom-chick strumming technique, the rockabilly clean guitar, and the gear that it takes to get the tone. Caren will show you how to get the signature country sound with a strumming pattern. You'll also learn to use a capo and an option to add bass notes for a solo performance. Willie and the Hand Jive Johnny Otis In this series of lessons, Lee Wanner will teach you "Willie and the Hand Jive", by Johnny Otis. Lee will give a synopsis of the song, then talk about the gear and tone. We'll start the playing lessons by learning how to lay down the funky rhythm and the song intro. Next is the verse which adds the IV chord, and the chorus which adds the V chord. Then we'll break down the leads and the main solo. To conclude we'll do a play along, then a jam along. Take This Job And Shove It Johnny Paycheck Caren will show you this country anthemthat uses an acoustic guitar and a capo! There are opportunities to walk and alternate bass lines, while holding down the solid "boom-chick" rhythm that is a staple of this style. In this song tutorial, Anders Mouridsen with be getting his "spy" vibe on and teaching you "Secret Agent Man", as made famous by Johnny Rivers in the mid 60's. Anders will talk a bit about the tones on this recording, and delve into the classic "spy" main riff. He'll teach you the verses and choruses, and also the lead fills and melody-based solo. Then Anders will show you how to end the song, followed by a full performance play along. Sunshine (Go Away Today) Mike will show you this classic acoustic guitar song with an energetic strum approach, open chords, the use of a capo, and dynamics. Electric Eye In these lessons, Lee Wanner will teach "Electric Eye", made famous by Judas Priest. After the song introduction and gear and tones, Lee will break down the intro riff. Next are the riffs for the verse, pre-chorus, and chorus before we look at the solo rhythm. Then you'll learn the bridge and the song outro; next is the guitar solo in 2 parts. We'll do full and single guitar performances, then you'll take over in the jam along. Living After Midnight "Living After Midnight" is a metal classic from the early 80's that is considered, along with many tracks off of the same record, to be the beginning of heavy metal. In this tutorial, we are going to break down how to play this metal classic into a series of video lessons including the rhythms and power chords, the progressions, and the guitar solo. You've Got Another Thing Coming In this tutorial you will learn a metal classic, "You've Got Another Thing Coming" made famous by Judas Priest. We'll boost your chops with the minor pentatonic scale, hot rod your power chords, kick things up a notch with the riff behind the anthem and the metal rhythms. Then get ready to rock with a full play along! In this tutorial we are going to take a look at how to play the metal tune "Breaking the Law" by Judas Priest. This song includes some great rhythm guitar techniques along with cool effects that are equally heavy and easy to play. We will break down how to play all the parts of the song, as well as how to capture some of the cool production techniques that you hear. At the end we'll play along with the backing track, then you'll jam along on your own! Heading Out to the Highway In this song tutorial, Lee Wanner will teach "Heading Out to the Highway", as made famous by Judas Priest. Lee will talk about the song and the gear and tones, then teach the intro riff. The verse, chorus, and bridge parts all follow that; then you'll learn the rhythm under the solo and the harmonized solo. The final verse leads are next, then we'll end with a play along, a single guitar performance, and the jam along. Junior Walker and the All Stars This song is all about making people dance, and everything that happens in the band is supporting this. The whole song is based on a one-chord jam, and the part we'll be playing uses a combination of funky 16th note strumming and a lower pentatonic single note lick that locks in with the bass. Carry On Wayward Son Welcome to a giant standard in the classic rock catalog. In this series, we'll explore how to take simple chords and scales and add a healthy dose of chops to learn Carry On Wayward Son. This tutorial will methodically break down all the major song riffs as well as the solos, the tempos and feels, the rhythmic elements, the tone and gear, and lots more. We hope you are warmed up! In this tutorial we are going to learn how to play "Dust in the Wind" as made famous by Kansas. We'll focus on the musical elements that have made this song a long standing classic, by way of teaching you the acclaimed acoustic guitar parts and violin solo. We will break down the tutorial into 5 video lessons. That's the Way I Like It In this set of lessons, Mike Olekshy will teach "That's the Way I Like It", as made famous by KC & the Sunshine Band. After introducing the song and dialing in the gear and tone, Mike will teach the verse of the tune. Next up is the chorus guitar part; then we'll adapt the horn melody to guitar just for fun. We'll do full and single guitar performances, then you'll take over in the "guitar karaoke" jam along. Outta Here Mike will show you the two guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is an acoustic guitar with a capo on the 2nd fret that provides the backbone of the tune. Guitar 2 is an electric guitar that plays some rhythm and lead throughout. How Forever Feels	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line4994
__label__cc	0.724798	0.275202	Innovation for a Better Canada Grow Companies and Accelerate Clean Growth Roundtable Interviews conducted since July 2016—Cambridge, UK Grow Companies and Accelerate Clean Growth Hosted by Sarah Lubik What can Canada do to grow $1 billion firms? What can Canada learn from other countries to better grow and scale-up firms? At both a country and firm-level, the act of "scaling-up" requires bravery, patience, and the ability to accept, cope and learn from failure. Failure of even major companies can have a positive outcome through the 'release' of entrepreneurial talent. It also requires investments in people, and financial and physical infrastructure, including access to markets home and abroad. Talent is key in two areas: Growing and attracting employee talent and building leadership capable of scaling. Progress on closing the scale-up gap requires data tracking to know what is working and to provide assistance to those doing it. Growing the clean tech sector will require both radical innovations and incremental changes. It will take a strong market pull with a commercial imperative. The government might consider social innovation policy or "grand challenges" vs. subsidies that distort market conditions. Targeting problems relevant to the focal country and globally has also proven effective. Successful companies are using novel ways of looking at traditional problems by merging previously unconnected areas. Summary of Discussion The UK faces similar issues as Canada in terms of lack of scale and relatively wide disbursement of its venture capital market. This is seen as ineffective in growing the industrial base in a meaningful way. Funds that back multiple companies in the same sector can foster healthy competition. The Scale-Up report by Sherri Coutu emphasizes five key challenges of the UK: finding the right talent, building leadership capability, accessing customers, accessing the appropriate combination of finance and navigating infrastructure (including access to R&D facilities). One solution to infrastructure access was sharing space with large established firms. This requires efforts with stakeholders at a local level. TheIsraeli government provides continuous, non-repayable support for companies along their development phase. Their government-funded accelerators launch start-ups, and transfer the equity back to the private sector to run the company. Other government-funded accelerators are outsourced. A successful private-sector accelerator model, Citibank's Financial Technology Accelerator Program is recognized for their ability to attract some of the best talent in the world to Israel to run their program. In the Netherlands, Dutch chemicals company DSM has partnered with their government to fund start-ups around technical needs; this model facilitates the matching of real-world problems with potential solutions from new technologies, applications and even markets. The US's strong performance in scaling-up companies can be accredited to their military investment in early stage technologies (specifically the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR grants) that require government entities over a certain size (like the DoE) to invest a fixed percentage of their budget in science and tech ventures, escalating from proof of concept grants to proof of market to an actual contract), a strong culture of entrepreneurship and their large domestic market. A large immigrant population supports this. There is an opportunity for Canadian industry to partner with US organizations to better access technologies and markets. If we are going to be aiming to grow companies to scale, we also need to think about building infrastructure and premises that will allow companies to scale from 30-500 employees more easily. Key Implementation Considerations/Challenges Ecosystem approach: Growing or scaling-up companies requires an effective ecosystem of support; therefore rather than looking just at individual "winners", one must take a systematic approach to examining each inflection point for growth. This also includes any plateaus or regressions that will naturally occur in a company's evolution. Just because a company falls off a "fastest growing list", does not mean that they cease being successful, thus emphasizing longer time horizons. Lack of coordination between players and regions was also seen as a challenge. It also requires working with local clusters/ecosystems to identify scalable companies and make scaling part of their goals; however, this requires recognizing that high growth companies are not only in clear tech sectors, are not necessarily new firms and can start outside of established clusters or large cities, so geographic focus may be less important that identifying firms with the right characteristics. Public-private partnerships: Conditions associated with government funding of public-private partnerships are often time-sensitive, and do not match the realities of a commercial venture. This can intentionally influence the private sector partners in adopting shorter-term thinking. Attracting talent: It is truly a global competition for talent; a country's competitive advantage is associated with their taxation and visa systems. Scaling up requires focusing on skills, building leaders who can scale, developing a large enough customer base in one country before moving to another. A UK suggestion was publicly aiming for top global education ranking and ensuring educational institutions make links and expose students to local companies scaling up. Finance: Finding the right combination of financing is a significant challenge in scale-up. Banks are less likely to lend money to innovative companies and large pools of equity capital are not found in Canada. Once capital comes from off-shore then relocation may be an issue. The UK has created the Business Growth Fund and British Business Bank to provide growth capital. Both must report after several years of operation. Top Ideas/Outcomes Time frames and data: There is a need for short, medium and long term investments and goals as well as systems to track them and provide data to the public and private sector over time. A percentage of public funds could be allocated for this (and planned to continue over time). Capital: Capital needs to be patient and have a long-term outlook. There also needs to be enough capital available for useful follow-on investments, not spreading capital so thin as to be less meaningful. In terms of coping with failure or regressions of key companies, Canada could consider funds/banks targeted for growth and a "survival fund", a small investment fund available to help move such companies through challenging times or setbacks. Investors can also play a very disruptive role for a company, and decisions about equity need to be balanced accordingly. Corporate entities can also be incentivized to work with early-stage companies in areas that matter to them. Networks: Supporting collaborative networks of people or organizations across the country and internationally around a certain technology or technology family can be seen as reducing various levels of risk and increasing the overall value of the community, as can creating these networks around specific global issues (aging, clean energy, mental health, etc.). Funds can also play that role by investing in companies that may be of use working with existing portfolio companies. Procurement: Must not only benefit large companies; governments should adopt an open, competitive system to foster growth and innovation of SMEs. Processes and reporting requirements however must be realistic and help SMEs succeed. Governments could also invest in R&D in public sector problems. Local and national governments could also be measured on their procurement from Canadian scale-up firms. Scaling-up: Technology scale-up and business scale-up are not the same thing, nor is scaling up employment vs. a company achieving a high market valuation and then selling; the government must understand and identify their goals in order to effectively measure success. Talent: Scale-Up Visa made available to companies reaching scale so that they can recruit necessary scarce talent more quickly. Government entities could be measured on how efficiently they assist with this. Mentorship connections could also help. Students should also be made aware of areas of demand for skills, be given hands on training and exposure to enterprise for every discipline. Mature employees could also be retrained to work in scale-ups. Sarah Lubik—Simon Fraser University (SFU) Elicia Maine—Simon Fraser University (SFU) Caren Weinberg—Ruppin Academic Centre (Israel) and Bologna Business School Elizabeth Garnsey—University of Cambridge David Gill—St Johns Innovation Centre Richard Parmee—Cheyney Group Tim Minshall—University of Cambridge Sherri Coutu—Scale-Up Report Page: E062-00035	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line4997
__label__cc	0.73317	0.26683	Advertise on IFA Magazine Podcasts & Films IFA Magazine GBI Magazine Swings and roundabouts \| Merian Global Investors IFA 80 \| July/Aug 2019 Issue 80 Purpose-built student accommodation – the impact on health and performance Jul 9th 13:30 Sustainable investing: Sorting the wheat from the wheat by Julia Dreblow, SRI Services Jul 17th 14:57 Coming Clean: Amanda O’Toole highlights the growing importance of the CleanTech market when investing sustainably Fast-tracking investment for female entrepreneurs Chinese investors look away from US and towards Europe Public and private sectors combine to combat economic crime Sustainable investing: aligning clients’ investments with their values. We talk to Damien Lardoux, Head of Impact Investing at EQ Investors Why now is the time for impact investing – Ben Constable-Maxwell, Head of Sustainable and Impact Investing at M&G Weekend press review: Glued to the TV on Sunday? Record pressing plant Dublin Vinyl announces equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs MiFID II and digitisation are top of advisers’ minds, finds Intelliflo poll string(28) "www.ifamagazine.com/article/" Next Page View more articles here By Andrew Sullivan 13:30 Jul 9th 2019 Octopus Real Estate, a leading specialist real estate investor, has published its student accommodation impact report, following a survey of over 1,000 students who currently attend or have completed a degree at a British university. The first report to look in detail at how students’ accommodation choices change over the course of the university journey, it reveals the significant difference student accommodation has on academic performance and mental and physical health, as well as the value of a technology-enabled environment. It shows that students living in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in their first year are 26% more likely to achieve top grades than those living in traditional halls of residence and 15% more likely than those living at home. Those living in PBSA in their first year are almost twice as likely to be ‘very satisfied’ with their physical health (60%) than those living in halls (32%) Technology in PBSA was rated as ‘excellent’ by 39% of students living in PBSA in their first year, compared to less than a quarter (23%) in halls of residence. Gavin Eustace, Head of Residential Development at Octopus Real Estate commented: “PBSA accounts for under a third of the market, but the sector is growing strongly and offers a huge opportunity for developers. We’re proud to champion this sector, as demand for specialised student accommodation continues to rise. At a time when the job market and financial pressures for students are so high, developers are making a positive impact with PBSA on student academic performance and health.” Get more stories like these Subscribe Sign in We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.AgreeNo ThanksPrivacy policy	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line4999
__label__wiki	0.972414	0.972414	Westpac Group announces changes in wealth and insurance divisions More stories about Allianz AGCS makes leadership changes Former Zurich chief’s camp on "seriousness" of decision to resign Westpac Group announces changes in wealth and insurance divisions \| Insurance Business Westpac Group has made a number of changes to better support its customers’ wealth and insurance needs, while responding to the changing external environment. The group realigned its major BT Financial Group (BTFG) businesses, with its insurance business to be moved to its consumer division, while its private wealth, platforms and investments, and superannuation businesses will be included in the group’s expanded business division, effective April 1. “These changes allow us to focus investment in areas where we have a competitive advantage such as platforms and insurance,” said Brian Hartzer, Westpac Group chief executive. “It also follows previous strategic decisions the group has made about how it operates in wealth, including its decision to divest or sell-down its asset management businesses (BTIM – now Pendal, Hastings, and Ascalon), as well as partnering with Allianz to provide certain insurance products.” Westpac also announced that it will exit the provision of personal financial advice and will move toward a referral model for financial advice by utilising a panel of advisers or adviser firms. Westpac entered into a sale agreement with Viridian Advisory, which will see many of the group’s ongoing advice customers be given the opportunity to transfer to Viridian, while a number of its salaried financial advisers and support staff will transition to Viridian from the anticipated completion date of June 30. Some authorized representatives may also transfer to Viridian by Sept. 30. The group said it is set to complete its customer remediation programs in relation to ongoing advice fees for customers of its salaried advisers by fourth quarter 2019, and that it is continuing to work through its remediation approach for authorised representatives. Gary Thursby, Westpac Group chief operating officer, has taken charge of BT remediation programs. Westpac also revamped its group executive team to simplify the group structure. David Lindberg, current business bank chief executive, was tasked to lead the consumer division, while Alastair Welsh, general manager of commercial banking, will lead the business division on an acting basis. A global executive search is underway for Lindberg’s replacement. The restructure will also see two executives leave the group. George Frazis, consumer bank chief executive, will be with the group until June, assisting with the transition, while BT chief executive Brad Cooper will also exit the group after a transition period to seek a new leadership role outside the group. Westpac donates $250,000 to assist in flood recovery Ex-Westpac leader joins Willis Towers Watson APRA responds to Capability Review report The prudential regulator supports all 19 recommendations	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5009
__label__cc	0.646772	0.353228	Attendee Match Program Why You Should Register ProgramCurrently selected Dine-Around Travel—Passports and Visas Schedule By DayCurrently selected Attendee Portal Reserve Hotel Registration and Information Desk Open Stop by to pick up your meeting badge and bag. Team-Building and Networking Event (Optional) - Registration for this event closes on Friday, September 7. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (Advance registration is required.) Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a private, nonprofit organization that collects, stores, and distributes donated food to more than 550 feeding partners in six Central Florida counties: Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia. Register to become a volunteer and sort and bag produce at the food bank. Through these efforts over 20,000 pounds of produce will be distributed to the Central Florida community. Thousands of families and individuals will benefit from receiving this food through the food bank’s network of feeding partners. Transportation will be provided. Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. Fee: $50 (nonrefundable) Welcome Reception in the Exhibition Hall Join us as we welcome fellow TMAP Meeting attendees, colleagues, and exhibitors! 7:00 pm – onward Dine-Around Event (Optional) - Sign-up for this event closes on Wednesday, September 5. Casual group dinners of 10 people at various restaurants in and around the Pointe Orlando area. Participants will pay for their own dinner. Thank you to the TMAP attendees who have volunteered to serve as dinner captains for this event. “We Run the World” (Optional) Start your TMAP Meeting with some adrenaline! Join us for a morning workout with a local-area fitness pro. No experience needed; wear comfortable clothes. Exhibition Hall Open Stop by and meet the exhibitors. Explore the products and tools available to help you improve your team’s performance. Breakfast in the Exhibition Hall Welcome Remarks and Overview for the Day INTA CEO’s Address: Etienne Sanz de Acedo, International Trademark Association (United States) TMAP Meeting Co-chairs: Marion Woods, Eversheds Sutherland (United States) Amber Sterling, Association of American Medical Colleges (United States) Session 1: Trademark Trivia Laying the foundation with trademark keywords, definitions, and principles in an informal, fun, and interactive session. Lindie Serrurier, Adams & Adams (South Africa) Session 2: Searching and Opinions—Who? What? When? Where? Why? And, Most Important, How? A practical discussion of how to approach trademark clearance from a variety of TMAs’ perspectives and how to better communicate the results. How do you translate “it depends” into actionable trademark search results for your clients and business partners? How do you determine the jurisdictions/countries to search? What differences are there when searching different jurisdictions/countries? When is a knockout search enough, and when do you need a full search? What are the meaningful levels of search between a knockout and a full search? Learn best practices for conducting a search and tips for reviewing full searches. Mary Forbes, Corsearch (United States) Karissa Blyth, Eversheds Sutherland (United States) Nicole Meyer, Dickinson Wright PLLC (United States Paula Wright, AstraZeneca (United States) Networking Break in the Exhibition Hall Session 3: Collateral Damage: Clearing Collateral Follow the practical business processes of reviewing brand collateral and trade dress from start to finish, including: what shapes brand collateral takes, whom to work with internally, what additional IP notices are needed, claims and liabilities consideration, manufacturing/importer information, country/region-specific requirements, and trademark use. Imogen Fowler, Hogan Lovells S.L. y Cia. (Spain) Marcelo Goyanes, Murta Goyanes Advogados (Brazil) Joyce Skiff, Velcro (United States) Lunch with fellow meeting attendees and colleagues, or participate in Luncheon Table Topics. During lunch, there will be 20 tables reserved for Luncheon Table Topics. No pre-registration is needed. Instead, the tables will be filled on a first-come basis. Please look for the tables with the topics of your choice. Table Topics Offered: Managing a Global Portfolio Working with Foreign Counsel Thank you to the TMAP attendees who have volunteered to serve as table topic moderators. Session 4: The Nuts and Bolts of Trademark Prosecution in the United States and Asia-Pacific Learn the best practices and how to avoid common pitfalls in trademark prosecution. This session will focus on the United States and the Asia-Pacific region—namely, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. We will discuss due diligence in selecting a mark (beyond searching), selecting and preparing a proper identification of the good or service, communications with outside counsel, docketing, post-registration responsibilities, portfolio management, and foreign filing tips. Joseph Chu, JCIP Intellectual Property Law (United States) Deidre Richardson, Chico's FAS, Inc. (United States) May Tan, Yusarn Audrey (Singapore) Session 5: Europe in Focus. It’s Not Just About Brexit What are the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Directive, and the Directive on Trade Secrets? We will discuss the latest European Union data protection initiatives and how they impact intellectual property protection and enforcement, including domain name WHOIS lookup. We will also provide an update on Brexit. Once final, it may affect more than 200,000 new trademark and design applications annually. Learn what you need to know and consider to ready your brand. In addition, learn what IP rights holders need to consider for distribution of goods within a fragmented Europe. Ian Collier, Stobbs IP (United Kingdom) Peter Bolger, LK Shields (Ireland) Kate O'Rourke, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP (United Kingdom) Session 6: Africa and Madrid Mayhem! And Other Secrets of the Continent Explore the effectiveness of the International Registration (IR) system in Africa. We will provide practical examples and endeavor to answer the often-asked question, Are IRs enforceable in Africa? Take a safari through the state of the registers and registries, regional systems (OAPI and ARIPO), and issues surrounding automation and infrastructure. Learn the most efficient avenues to secure intellectual property protection on the Continent, which is home to more than 1 billion people. Ali Hijazi, Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP) (Amman) Session 7: Trademarks Meet Marketing Meet Advertising and Find Data Privacy Lurking Behind the Door Learn how to spot and handle advertising law and data privacy concerns lurking in marketing initiatives. Speakers will discuss situations such as when personal information is collected for one reason and used for another, the use of testimonials, and comparative advertising, as well as other marketing methods and accompanying regulations and laws. Regulatory actions, private litigation, negative PR, and loss of consumer trust are just some of the repercussions if things go sideways. Jessica Sganga, Knobbe Martens (United States) Jennifer Morris, Burlington Stores, Inc. (United States) Susan Natland, Knobbe Martens (United States) Day’s Review and Preview of Next Day INTA Member Resources Focus Group Welcome Back and Day’s Overview Thank you Julie Murphy, Eversheds Sutherland (United States), for writing The Mentoring Hotline. Session 8: YOU. Tales from Around the World About Professional Development Hear from a number of professionals at various stages in their careers about how they made their “Big Ask” to get what they needed and wanted out of their career and overall professional work life. Panelists will discuss how they developed their record (or, shall we say, “business plan”) to achieve success by getting the response they wanted from their “Big Ask.” Emily Quackenbush, Perkins Coie (United States) Isabel Zuniga, Fender Musical Instruments (United States) Session 9: Know Where to Draw the Line! The Ethics of Trademark Investigations Trademark professionals and attorneys do not have unconditional authority when investigating infringement and developing evidence for enforcement actions. This session will focus on how to investigate potential trademark infringement ethically, including the complexities of deciding when and whether to hire an outside investigator and the proper handling of investigations. We will also discuss select challenges to the ethics of investigations and practical guidance on investigations, including pretext investigations. Ross Bulla, The Treadstone Group, Inc. (United States) Neil Vohra, 21st Century Fox (United States) Session 10: Supersize Your IP Rights: Copyrights and Designs Expand your trademark and related rights practice. Learn about copyrights and designs and how to provide your clients with the broadest brand protection. Ana Allevato, Di Blasi Parente & Associados (Brazil) Joseph Conklin, Coty Inc. (United States) Barry Fong, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (Canada) Courtney Laginess, Mars, Inc. (United States) Personality Matters & Professional Development WHOIS Investigating Registrants Session 11A: Cute Bag! Is It REAL? Genuine consumer product brands are threatened every day and everywhere. Join us for an interactive session of anticounterfeiting training on how to identify the counterfeiters and keep our loved brands safe. Karen Whittenburg, Crocs, Inc. (United States) Kara Zioba, Hershey Chocolate & Confectionery Corporation (United States) Session 11B: Unreal Campaign Learn about INTA’s well-respected public awareness initiative designed to educate teenagers worldwide about the importance of trademarks, intellectual property, and the dangers of counterfeit products. Get all the details from the Chair of the Unreal Campaign Committee herself and see how YOU can get involved in this successful campaign, which has reached more than 10,000 students since its launch in 2012. Daniela Rojas, Hilborne Hawkin (United States) Networking Break in Exhibition Hall Session 12: The Brand That Won’t Disappear: Amicable Divorce, Peaceful Death, and Other Losses Some brands live forever. Some brands morph over time. Some brands fight to avoid genericide. Some brands disappear. Maintain your trademark portfolio based on the needs of your individual brands. Michael Bradley, Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. (United States) Daniel Rogna, Partridge Partners P.C. (United States) Margaret Williams Walker, Xerox (United States) Session 13: You Want It? INTA’s Got It! A Quick Guide Through INTA’s Resources Checklists, Searchable Practice Guides, Fact Sheets, Presentations, and so much more. Join us for a fast-paced and fun review of all the good stuff that’s available on INTA’s website. There will be prizes! Pearl Hu, Eversheds Sutherland (United States) Mark Kudlacik, CheckMark Network (United States) Abigail Lenz Pierce, Neal & McDevitt, LLC (United States) Azhar Sadique, Keltie (United Kingdom) Kevin Wong, Ella Cheong LLC (Singapore) Meeting Wrap-Up Farewell Reception in the Exhibition Hall © 2018 International Trademark Association	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5010
__label__wiki	0.710048	0.710048	The Charlottesville Case Charlottesville: An Overview of the Legal Case BREAKING: Defendant Damigo Bankruptcy Claims Thrown Out Integrity First For America Statement On James Fields Sentencing CNN: Anti-Semitic attackers aren't lone wolves. They're a group hiding in plain sight. Integrity First for America Chandler Collins \| Cavalier Daily Sines v. Kessler is a federal lawsuit against the individuals and organizations who conspired to commit violence at the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia in August 2017. Plaintiffs are ten Virginia residents who suffered severe physical and emotional injuries resulting from Defendants' planned and executed violence, harassment, and intimidation. The Lawsuit On October 12, 2017, Plaintiffs filed a Complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia alleging that Defendants "conspired to plan, promote, and carry out the violent events in Charlottesville." According to the Complaint, Defendants conspired to commit assault, battery, and other acts of violence and intimidation in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, the KKK Act of 1871, and numerous Virginia laws. Plaintiffs are alleging seven causes of action and have requested compensatory and punitive damages as well as injunctive relief. On January 5, 2018, Plaintiffs filed an Amended Complaint supplementing their allegations and adding two Plaintiffs who were injured during the rally. Preliminary Motions On January 3, 2018, Plaintiffs won their first motion against the Loyal White Knights (LWK) of the KKK. The District Court ruled that LWK's response to the lawsuit—written by the group's "Imperial Kommander"—was improper. The Court ordered LWK to retain a licensed attorney and file a "proper responsive pleading." On February 15, the LWK’s "Imperial Kommander" filed another letter with the Court. On March 15, the Court again ruled that the response was improper, writing that the letter "indicat[es] that Defendant LWK would neither comply with the Court’s Order [of January 3] nor properly file a responsive pleading within the time allowed." Accordingly, the Court struck the second improper response and directed the clerk to enter default against LWK. The default was entered the following day. On February 13, 2018, the Court ruled that one Plaintiff could proceed under the pseudonym "John Doe," recognizing that "the potential for retaliatory harm or harassment against named parties in this case is particularly pressing." On February 26, 2018, former KKK Grand Wizard David Duke, a non-party, filed a motion to quash Plaintiffs' subpoena for documents regarding the violence in Charlottesville, including documents related to financial support given to organize the violent rally and meetings between Duke and other white supremacists before the events in Charlottesville. In a statement, co-lead attorney Roberta Kaplan said, "The documents requested are essential to discovering the full extent of the conspiracy to plan and commit violence in Charlottesville." On April 6, 2018, the federal court in Charlottesville denied without prejudice Mr. Duke’s motion. On May 17, 2018, a federal court in Louisiana ordered Mr. Duke to produce documents in response to Plaintiffs' subpoena. On February 28, 2018, the Court rejected an anonymous alt-Right member’s attempt to interfere in the case, writing, "Movant seeks leave to litigate under a pseudonym in order to protect 'its First Amendment privilege to engage in anonymous speech and political association.' ... Allowing even a third-party to proceed in that fashion would create numerous practical problems and undermine the Court's inherent authority over litigants who appear before it." On March 14, 2018, Plaintiffs filed an emergency motion with the Court after Defendants Matt Parrott and the Traditionalist Worker Party (TWP) made statements suggesting that they were destroying relevant evidence. Plaintiffs requested that the Court order Parrott and TWP to permit a forensic examination of their computers. The motion is currently pending before the Court. On March 14, 2018, Plaintiffs obtained entries of default against five Defendants: neo-Nazi Andrew Anglin, Moonbase Holdings LLC, Augustus Sol Invictus, East Coast Knights of the KKK, and Fraternal Order of the Alt-Knights. Each of these Defendants failed to appear in the action. On March 26, 2018, the Court denied attempts by Defendants Michael Enoch Peinovich and James Alex Fields to delay discovery and ordered Defendants to respond to discovery requests. Motions to Dismiss the Case Several Defendants filed motions to dismiss Plaintiffs' case, including Michael Hill, League of the South, Chris Cantwell, Matthew Heimbach, Jason Kessler, Matt Parrott, Traditionalist Worker Party, Richard Spencer, and Michael Enoch Peinovich. On February 20, 2018, Plaintiffs opposed the Defendants' motions to dismiss, stating, "Defendants and their followers subjected people of color, Jewish people, and supporters of racial and religious equality to a premeditated, two-day campaign of violence and intimidation. Motivated by racial animus and armed with deadly weapons, Defendants filled the City of Charlottesville...with echoes of slavery and the Holocaust. Their acts of domestic terrorism inflicted traumatic injuries on many innocent people, including the men and women who filed this case." Plaintiffs continued, "Defendants formed, oversaw, and executed a common plan to arm themselves, travel to Charlottesville, and attack minorities." On May 24, 2018, the Federal District Court in Charlottesville heard oral argument on Defendants' motions to dismiss the case. In a statement, Roberta Kaplan said, "Today was another important step toward obtaining justice for our ten brave clients." A transcript of the argument is available here. On July 9, 2018, in a "huge victory" for the victims in Charlottesville, U.S. District Court Judge Norman K. Moon ruled that Plaintiffs' claims can proceed and denied 17 Defendants' motions to dismiss the case. The Court concluded, "Plaintiffs have, for the most part, adequately alleged that Defendants formed a conspiracy to hurt black and Jewish individuals, and their supporters, because of their race at the August 11th and 12th events." The Court did dismiss Defendant Mike Peinovich from the case. For the full docket, visit this page. Complaint (Oct. 12, 2017) Answer from Defendant James Alex Fields (Nov. 9, 2017) Plaintiffs' Motion to Preclude Defendant Mike Peinovich from Recording Discovery Negotiations (Nov. 29, 2017) Order Finding the KKK Response Improper (Jan. 3, 2018) First Amended Complaint (Jan. 5, 2018) Order Granting Motion to Proceed as "John Doe" (Feb. 13, 2018) Opposition to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss (Feb. 20, 2018) Motion to Quash by non-party David Duke (Feb. 26, 2018) Order Striking Motion to Proceed Anonymously (Feb. 27, 2018) Emergency Motion re. Defendants Parrott and TWP Destroying Relevant Evidence (Mar. 14, 2018) Entries of Default Against Defendant Andrew Anglin and others (Mar. 14, 2018) Order Finding the KKK Response Improper and Directing Clerk to Enter Default (Mar. 15, 2018) Entry of Default Against Defendant Loyal White Knights of the KKK (Mar. 16, 2018) Order Denying as Moot Plaintiffs' Motion to Preclude Defendant Peinovich from Recording (Mar. 22, 2018) Order Denying Defendant Peinovich's Motion to Stay Discovery (Mar. 26, 2018) Order Denying Defendant James Alex Fields' Motion to Stay Discovery (Mar. 26, 2018) Order Denying non-party David Duke's Motion to Quash (Apr. 6, 2018) Order Denying Defendant Peinovich's Motions to Quash and to Compel (April 20, 2018) Order Requiring non-party David Duke to Produce Documents (May 17, 2018) Order on Upcoming Hearing on Motions to Dismiss (May 18, 2018) Transcript of Motions to Dismiss Hearing (May 24, 2018) Motion to Compel Defendant Peinovich to Disclose His Attorney (June 21, 2018) Opinion on Defendants' Motions to Dismiss (July 9, 2018) Order on Defendant Peinovich's Motions for Sanctions and to Quash Subpoenas (July 12, 2018) Order Compelling Defendants to Hand Over Devices and Social Media for Imaging (Nov. 18, 2018) Complaint Seeking Determination that Debts are Non-Dischargeable (Jan. 30, 2019) Ruling on Motion to Life the Stay in the Damigo Bankruptcy (Feb. 15, 2019) Memorandum Denying Motion to Quash Subpoenas to Twitter and Other Social Media Sites (Feb. 19, 2019) Updated February 19, 2019. Case Update Sines v. Kessler Newsweek: Inside the Charlottesville 'Unite the Right' Rally Lawsuit ThinkProgress: Charlottesville white supremacists will face trial, judge rules Federal Court Rules in Favor of Charlottesville Victims All Rights Reserved. © 2017 Integrity First for America. 10,000 Voices for Charlottesville Our lawsuit against the Nazis and white supremacists who attacked Charlottesville is headed to trial — and our plaintiffs need to know we have their backs.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5011
__label__wiki	0.769548	0.769548	ScienceWeatherShareSubscribe This Is What Typhoon Noru Looks Like From Space Typhoon Noru is two weeks old and headed toward Japan. By Mark Kaufman Filed Under International Space Station & NASA Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are watching the most powerful storm on Earth, Typhoon (or hurricane) Noru, churn in the Pacific Ocean. The tempest is two weeks old and has reached speeds as high as 160 miles per hour, but it hasn’t aroused much interest in the United States because the storm is headed toward Japan. Damaging winds and flooding are expected to hit the country this weekend. Even space station astronauts, who orbit the Earth 16 times a day and continually witness captivating space oddities, have called the storm “a scary sight.” NASA astronaut Jack Fisher tweeted the following after photographing the swirling cyclone: When Mother Nature gets to spinning, it can be an awesome but scary sight. Looks like super Typhoon #Noru is gaining momentum. #EarthShapes pic.twitter.com/hR8gyYlhEs — Jack Fischer (@Astro2fish) August 1, 2017 It’s currently high season for hurricanes in the Pacific Ocean, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency’s National Hurricane Center. The storm season in the eastern Pacific runs annually from May 15 to November 30, and in the western Pacific, most hurricanes form between May and October. Hurricane Noru from the space station's Cupola capsule NASA’s 18-year-old weather-monitoring Terra satellite, which is the size of a school bus, also captured a shot of the giant storm (shown below). At 26,000 miles above Earth, the satellite images show that clouds had shrouded the usually clear eye of the storm. Scientists suspect that these clouds are on top of the storm rather than inside of it. Hurricanes like Noru form near Earth’s equator for a specific reason: warm water. The water warms the humid air above it, which then rises into the sky. More moist air fills the empty space, and it too rises, bunching up and forming clouds. Eventually, a thick mass of spinning clouds develop over the ocean, and as astronauts can currently attest, the storms can grow to terrifying, destructive sizes. Media via NASA (1, 2, 3) Stay Cool This Summer With These 5 Men’s Shirts That... Men's Swimwear That Actually Looks Super Cool These Waterproof Shoes Look Cool as Hell 8 Incredible Pet Products on Amazon This Unlikely Strategy Will Keep You Cool in the Dog...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5013
__label__wiki	0.698523	0.698523	Rishi Kapoor to Imran Khan: Have good relations with my Mulk Rishi Kapoor has a message for Imran Khan. Murtuza Nullwala August 02 2018, 8.29 pm Imran Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has won the Pakistan general elections. He is said to be new Prime Minister of the neighbouring country, and he has already started talking about Pakistan’s relation with India. From Kashmir issue to Indian media depicting him as a villain to wanting to have a good relationship with India, he has shared his thoughts. But from here, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has a message for Imran Khan. Well spoken Imran Khan. I have been saying whatever you said on all channels past two days regarding India-Pakistan! I hope you succeed in making your “Mulk” have good relations with my “Mulk” pic.twitter.com/YCe741vW22 — Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) July 26, 2018 The actor hopes that Imran succeeds in changing the equation between two Mulks (countries). Well, while giving a message to Imran Khan, the veteran actor smartly promoted his upcoming movie Mulk. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, Mulk is basically about a Muslim family trying to prove their love for the country. The movie also stars Taapsee Pannu and Prateik Babbar in pivotal roles. The trailer has surely made an impact. The movie will be hitting the screens on August 3, and thanks to a powerful trailer it has created a good pre-release buzz. However, it will be facing competition at the box office from Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-starrer Fanney Khan and Irrfan Khna-starrer Karwaan. BollywoodEntertainmentImran KhanMulkpakistanpoliticsPrime MinisterRishi KapoorTaapsee PannuTwitter nextSanju lands in trouble again, after Abu Salem sends legal notice to the makers Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 17 July 2019 written update full episode: Naira cancels her Jaipur trip	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5015
__label__wiki	0.618853	0.618853	Saaho: Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor’s chemistry in Psycho Saiyaan is sizzling Psycho Saiyaan song teaser was released last week but now the song is here in which Shraddha Kapoor can be seen dancing wearing a shimmering LBD while Prabhas wore an all-black outfit. New Delhi Updated on: July 08, 2019 13:18 IST Image Source : INSTAGRAM Saaho happens to be one of the most awaited films of the year. After the huge success of SS Rajamouli directorial Baahubali 2, south superstar Prabhas is coming back with a bang in the action film opposite Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor. The first ever song of the film ‘Psycho Saiyaan’ has finally been released by the makers in four languages- Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. Last week, the teaser of the song along with the poster was released that left the fans wanting for more. Well now, the announcement of the release of the song has finally been made on Twitter with a caption, “The party anthem of the year is here!” Stree actress can be seen dancing wearing a shimmering LBD while the actor wore an all-black outfit. Have a look: ALSO READ: Shraddha Kapoor shares an emotional post as she wraps up shooting of Saaho featuring Prabhas If you go by the title and the lyrics, they are definitely not meaningful. However, the beats, the auto-tuning as well as the dance moves are a hit. The chemistry of both the actors is sizzling as they spread fire on the dance floor through their sexy moves. It has been sung by Sachet Tandon, and Dhvani Bhanushali, while the lyrics have been penned down by Tanishk Bagchi and Sreejo. The teaser is out on June 13th! #SAAHO #15thAugWithSaaho @actorprabhas @sujeethsign ❤️🖤 A post shared by Shraddha (@shraddhakapoor) on Jun 10, 2019 at 3:39am PDT This Independence Day, say Saaho with us ✊🏻 The biggest action movie ever made in India. Prabhas returns on 15th August 2019. Here is the first look poster!!!❤️ ‪@actorprabhas @sujeethsign @uvcreationsofficial @tseries.official @officialsaahomovie #15AugWithSaaho A post shared by Shraddha (@shraddhakapoor) on May 21, 2019 at 12:02am PDT The film has been produced under the banners of UV Creations with a huge budget of over Rs 250 crore. The film also stars Jackie Shroff, Chunky Panday, Mandira Bedi and Mahesh Manjrekar in pivotal roles. It is written and directed by Sujeeth and is all set to release worldwide on August 15. ALSO READ: Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao are high on 'THE WAKHRA' song Click here for more Bollywood news, Television scoops, celebrity updates and entertainment pictures and videos. Pyscho Saiyaan ss rajamouli chunky pandey Previous StoryPrince Narula reveals the cause of his brother Rupesh's death, body to be brought back from Toronto Next StoryDivyanka Tripathi unique wedding anniversary celebration with husband Vivek Dahiya will melt your heart Sonam Kapoor Ahuja does #SareeTwitter challenge but with a twist, see picture Vasu Tips: Direction of keeping Money Plant at home for prosperity and wealth	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5016
__label__wiki	0.757883	0.757883	Skip Nav \| Home \| Mobile \| Editorial Guidelines \| Mission Statement \| About Us \| Contact \| Help \| Security \| Support Us (A-Radio) ABC Belarus on the release of the prisoners and the upcoming elections A-Radio Berlin \| 06.09.2015 20:08 \| Analysis \| Policing \| Repression \| World On August 22, the Belarusian president Lukashenko signed papers to release all official political prisoners in the country. This includes the three anarchists that were still imprisoned. As Anarchist Radio Berlin (aradio.blogsport.de), we talked with Anarchist Black Cross Belarus about their release and the upcoming elections among other things. For security reasons, this interview has been re-recorded using our own voices. You'll find the audio (to listen online or download in different sizes) here: http://aradio.blogsport.de/2015/09/05/a-radio-in-english-abc-belarus-on-the-release-of-the-prisoners-and-the-upcoming-elections/ Length: 5:18 min You can find other English and Spanish language audios here: http://aradio.blogsport.de/englishcastellano/. Among our last audios you can find: * The documentation of a CrimethInc presentation on "To Change Everything": http://aradio.blogsport.de/2015/08/26/a-radio-auf-englisch-audio-documentation-crimethinc-presentation-in-prague-2015-to-change-everything/ * An interview about the upcoming Week of solidarity with anarchist prisoners (23-30 August 2015): http://aradio.blogsport.de/2015/08/12/a-radio-in-english-interview-week-of-solidarity-with-anarchist-prisoners-august-2015/ * An interview about capitalism and recent changes in judicial law in the UK: http://aradio.blogsport.de/2015/08/07/a-radio-in-english-interview-capitalism-and-the-changes-in-the-uk-legal-aid-system/ * An interview on Reclaim the fields, food sovereignity and the prison system: http://aradio.blogsport.de/2015/08/05/a-radio-in-english-interview-reclaim-the-fields-food-sovereignity-and-the-prison-system/ * An interview about anarchist bookfairs in Spring 2015 and other upcoming events: http://aradio.blogsport.de/2015/03/14/a-radio-in-english-anarchist-bookfairs-and-upcoming-events-in-europe/ * Two interviews with comrades from Greece about the new Greek government of Syriza: http://aradio.blogsport.de/2015/03/12/a-radio-in-english-greek-anarchists-on-syriza/ * An interview with Radical Theory and Practice (RTP) about the cooperative, its recent project of translating Emma Goldman's memoires into Russian and a lot more: http://aradio.blogsport.de/2015/03/11/a-radio-in-english-rtp-cooperative-on-emma-goldman-project/ * An interview with Anarchist Black Cross Belarus about their work, the situation in the neighbouring country of Ukraine and the situation of refugees in Belarus: http://aradio.blogsport.de/2015/01/09/a-radio-in-english-interview-with-anarchist-black-cross-belarus-on-the-repression-ukraine-and-the-refugees/ * An interview on art and anarchism: http://aradio.blogsport.de/2014/12/19/a-radio-in-english-art-and-anarchism/ * A documentation of a presentation by Jake Conroy in Berlin: "From activist to terrorist" (as well as an interview with him): http://aradio.blogsport.de/2014/12/08/a-radio-auf-englisch-jake-conroy-from-activist-to-terrorist-presentation-and-interview/ Enjoy! And please feel free to share! A-Radio Berlin ps.: We are now on Twitter! Please feel welcome to follow us at @aradio_berlin! ps2.: Please note: We are always looking for people willing to lend us a hand with transcriptions and translations from Spanish or German into English as well as people able to do voice recordings - in order to amplify our international radio work. You can contact us at aradio-berlin/at/riseup(dot)net! Love and Solidarity with all anarchist prisoners wherever you find yourselves.. Do you need help with publishing? /regional publish include --> /regional search include --> Kollektives Other UK IMCs Northern Indymedia IMCs	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5017
__label__cc	0.749128	0.250872	Why Kung-Fu How to Stay Healthy Following Kung Fu Workouts Kung Fu and Meditation, Martial Arts January 2, 2019 /0 Comments/by JadedDragon_Admin https://www.jadedragonkungfu.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/How-to-Stay-Healthy-Following-Kung-Fu-Workouts.jpg 250 960 JadedDragon_Admin https://www.jadedragonkungfu.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/LOGOtxt-NEW.png JadedDragon_Admin2019-01-02 15:50:172019-01-02 15:53:10How to Stay Healthy Following Kung Fu Workouts Why Kung-Fu Provides the Ideal Full-Body Workout December 17, 2018 /0 Comments/by JadedDragon_Admin https://www.jadedragonkungfu.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Why-Martial-Arts-Provide-the-Ideal-Full-Body-Workout.jpg 250 960 JadedDragon_Admin https://www.jadedragonkungfu.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/LOGOtxt-NEW.png JadedDragon_Admin2018-12-17 16:18:422018-12-19 15:47:05Why Kung-Fu Provides the Ideal Full-Body Workout Meditation Benefits Individuals from All Walks of Life Kids Kung Fu, Kids Self-defense Classes November 26, 2018 /0 Comments/by JadedDragon_Admin https://www.jadedragonkungfu.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Meditation-Benefits-Individuals-from-All-Walks-of-Life.jpg 250 960 JadedDragon_Admin https://www.jadedragonkungfu.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/LOGOtxt-NEW.png JadedDragon_Admin2018-11-26 20:52:262018-11-26 20:57:56Meditation Benefits Individuals from All Walks of Life Why Overscheduled Children Benefit from Kung Fu https://www.jadedragonkungfu.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/KungFu-for-child-kid.jpg 250 960 JadedDragon_Admin https://www.jadedragonkungfu.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/LOGOtxt-NEW.png JadedDragon_Admin2018-11-19 21:56:062018-11-19 22:08:13Why Overscheduled Children Benefit from Kung Fu The Birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu November 6, 2018 /0 Comments/by JadedDragon_Admin https://www.jadedragonkungfu.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/KungFu.jpg 250 960 JadedDragon_Admin https://www.jadedragonkungfu.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/LOGOtxt-NEW.png JadedDragon_Admin2018-11-06 17:40:142018-11-19 22:09:13The Birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu Fifteen Little Known Facts About the Martial Arts Meditation and the Quest for Wealth Why Slow and Steady is the Way to Master the Art of Kung Fu The Importance of Embryonic Breathing When Meditating The Many Benefits of Martial Arts for Older Adults How Kung Fu Builds Family Unity Five Ways the Martial Arts Increase Self-Confidence Martial Arts Enjoy Low Rate of Injuries Caring for Mind and Body Following a Shaolin Kung Fu Training Session Can the Martial Arts Help Combat Insomnia? Chinese Kung-Fu Wu Su Association, 28 West 27th Street 8th floor, New York, NY. 10001 sifureggie@jadedragonkungfu.net About Dragon Kung-Fu Bronx Kung-Fu Staten Island Kung-Fu Brooklyn Kung-Fu New York City Kung-Fu Queens © Copyright - JadeDragon Kung-Fu	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5023
__label__cc	0.533807	0.466193	John A. Klassen, PA Minnesota Employment Law Attorney Menu / Navigate Whistleblower/False Claims Act/Qui Tam Claims Police Misconduct and Excessive Force Business Litigation and Contract Disputes Sexual Abuse Litigation Employment & Civil Rights Claims For Transgender Individuals Allegations claim race discrimination is occurring at CNN On behalf of John A. Klassen, P.A. posted in Employment Discrimination on Friday, November 17, 2017. Many of our readers in Minnesota have probably seen the many different reports concerning allegations of sexual harassment and gender discrimination taking place at Fox News, one of the cable news giants in America. However, a recent report suggests that Fox News isn't the only media company with an employment discrimination problem on its hands. According to a recent report, CNN, one of the other cable news giants -- and a competitor of Fox News -- is reportedly facing allegations of race discrimination in the workplace. The report states that the allegations are similar to previous allegations that were filed in a lawsuit against CNN that was dismissed. This time, the report indicates that the allegations will be filed against CNN as a class action lawsuit. The allegations stem from reports that CNN engages in employment discrimination against African-American employees. In fact, the allegations are so numerous that over 200 individuals will likely be part of the class action lawsuit that will be filed. The original lawsuit, which was dismissed in early 2017, already included 175 plaintiffs. Among the allegations, there are reports that CNN blocks the advancement of African-American employees up the management ranks. There is also a report that at least one person was terminated from employment with CNN when she notified the human resources department about the discriminatory conduct she experienced. When the new class action lawsuit against CNN is filed, it will be the news company itself that likely finds itself the subject of the evening news reports due to this allegedly discriminatory conduct. While people will certainly want to keep an eye on how this case progresses, what it comes down to is that no one deserves to be the victim of employment discrimination based on race or any other factor. Sometimes, when all other measures have failed, it is necessary to take legal action in order to compensate victims and stop discrimination in the workplace. Source: Fox News, "CNN faces another racial discrimination lawsuit, lawyer says," Brian Flood, Nov. 10, 2017 Tags: Employment Discrimination Related Posts: Latinos commonly face employment discrimination, Teacher in Minnesota questions school programs, faces retaliation, What should you know about gender discrimination and unequal pay?, On-the-job religious discrimination isn't 'the way things are done here' Have You Been Victimized By Your Employer? Contact Us Age Discrimination (54) Disability Discrimination (51) Employee Rights (52) Employment Discrimination (137) Whistleblower Protection (60) Wrongful Termination (23) Workers claim employee rights were violated with wage theft Minnesota and 21 other states file brief on LGBTQ worker rights What does age discrimination in the hiring process look like? Muslim employees claim religious discrimination during walkout Defending the Civil Rights of Vulnerable People When employers discriminate or allow harassment and retaliation to take place or continue, we are dedicated to holding them accountable for their unlawful actions. John A. Klassen, PA Follow Our Firm Follow @@JAKLawMN John A. Klassen, PA, represents clients throughout Minnesota, including those located in Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Cloud, Rochester, Duluth, Grand Rapids, Mankato, Bloomington, Woodbury, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Edina, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Eagan, Burnsville, Owatonna, Faribault, Hibbing, Virginia, Bemidji, Alexandria, Fergus Falls and Moorhead, as well as other communities in Hennepin County, Ramsey County and the Twin Cities. © 2019 by John A. Klassen, P.A.. All rights reserved. Disclaimer	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5025
__label__cc	0.601609	0.398391	40 Church Street StreetDamariscotta, ME 04543Sale Price: $175,000 I would like to know more about 40 Church Street Street Damariscotta ME 04543 Rare opportunity! This fabulous building contains a spacious sanctuary measuring 38' x 44' with original tin-ceiling reaching heights of 17 feet. Adjacent to this grand space are 2 offices (15' x 29' & 11' x 15') each sporting original tin ceilings/walls with access to a walk-up attic. The lower level, accessible from interior & the street, contains a social hall (38' x 38'), fully-equipped kitchen (9' x 12'), 2 half-baths and storage rooms. Many possible options for use include repurposing as a residence with bright studio space, perhaps a school or multi-unit condos/apartments, with town approval. Town water & sewer. Property being sold in ''as is'' condition. Listed by, Drum & Drum Real Estate Inc. Sold by Drum & Drum Real Estate Inc. Property Details of 40 Church Street Street Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Poured Concrete Town: Damariscotta Basement: Daylight, Finished, Full, Sump Pump, Walkout Access Send me the deed for 40 Church Street Street Damariscotta ME 04543 (ID#:1402844) Send me the survey or tax map for 40 Church Street Street Damariscotta ME 04543 (ID#:1402844) I would like more information for 40 Church Street Street Damariscotta ME 04543 (ID#:1402844) I would like to schedule a viewing for (ID # 1402844) https://www.jaretcohn.com/listing/1402844/40-church-street-street-damariscotta-me-04543/	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5027
__label__wiki	0.59799	0.59799	A Common Statement on the Evolution of the PEGIDA Movement throughout Europe As Young European Federalists [JEF], we state that PEGIDA poses a threat concerning our political keynote goals for an open, tolerant, inclusive and democratic Europe! See here the Common Statement on the Evolution of the PEGIDA Movement throughout Europe. See here the Common Statement on the Evolution of the PEGIDA Movement throughout Europe. PEGIDA is the name of a movement originating in the city of Dresden in Saxony, Germany. On 20th October 2014, weekly demonstrations of the socalled “Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamisation of the West” (German: „Patriotische Europäer Gegen die Islamisierung Des Abendlandes“) started to rally against – as the organisers claimed – a failed immigration and asylum policy in Germany and the European Union, which the movement seeks to alter. It protests against what it considers the islamisation of the „Western world“, calling for more restrictive immigration rules, in particular for Muslims. The movement calls itself „Patriotic Europeans“, but their core values contradict with ours, for we as Young European Federalists appreciate diversity and protect minorities from the tyranny of the majority. PEGIDA abuses the label „Europe“, because they are not „Patriotic Europeans“, but trapped in nationalistic, often racist, mindsets. Yet, it is important to incorporate the PEGIDA movement into the political discourse and to keep the lines of communication open! European Expansion Currently, the PEGIDA movement spreads out across Europe and is underway to evolve from a national, in particular German phenomenon, to a panEuropean movement, inducing us to react. Its former leader mentioned in an interview that he believes „PEGIDA is a European matter“ and that sections already exist or are being founded in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. In January and February, PEGIDA sympathisers in many of these countries gathered to participate in demonstrations, the most recent one in Newcastle upon Tyne. The movement has taken on a whole new dimension, stating clearly that it cannot be denied or neglected as an important issue in European civil societies. The Manifesto of PEGIDA: Undoing Equality In February, PEGIDA published a manifesto with several claims directed towards the federal government of Germany which is presented below. Still, most European PEGIDA branches adopt the same claims, calling for us as Young European Federalists to take up a stance. 1) PEGIDA asks for a new immigration law to stop „unregulated, quantitative immigration“. Instead of that, new rules for a „qualitative immigration“ shall be established. ◆ JEF: Europe is one of the wealthiest regions in the world and thence triggering immigration. An immigration law defining the quality of an immigrant does not follow our comprehension of universal human rights and would stand in opposition to an open, tolerant and inclusive Europe. 2) PEGIDA wants to add a written passage to the constitution and fundamental laws which makes integration into the new civil society a right, but also a duty for every immigrant. This would eliminate the fear of a disappearing (native) culture and identity. ◆ JEF: It is an es sential requirement to hold the constitution and laws in respect. Simultaneously, it is mandatory for state authorities not to abdicate from their duty to provide equal rights to all citizens. In add ition to that, immigrants just as native citizens should have the right to individual selffulfilment to guarantee an open society. 3) PEGIDA wants to expel religious bigots and Islamic fundamentalists or respectively deny them entry or residence permits within the area of the Schengen Agreement. ◆ JEF: PEGIDA supporters fear the islamisation of the „Western world“ calling for more restrictive immigration rules in particular for Muslims, but this way they exclude, trivialise and stigmatise all members of this religion. JEF stands up for a tolerant Europe and condemns discrimination and restrictions of human rights on grounds of religion. 4) PEGIDA aims to bring about peaceful cooperation between European nations, instead of depriving national parliaments of their sovereignty and authority due to „mad control from Brussels“. ◆ JEF: We believe that the creation of a democratic European federation is a crucial ingredient for peace as well as a more free, just and democratic society. National governments and parliaments are increasingly less able to guarantee these goals in a globalising and more interdependent world. Because of this, it is an important step forward to provide the European Parliament with the decisionmaking authority for this task. 5) PEGIDA wants to bolster internal security by increasing the financial resources for police forces and by stopping the reduction of police staff. ◆ JEF: Instead of increasing the budget for national police staff, the focal point should be to bring about deeper cooperation between police departments of member states, sustainable financing for the protection of external European borders of the Schengen area and simultaneously the disappearance of internal, national frontiers. Misuse of the term „United States of Europe“ The PEGIDA movement tries to sharpen its political profile by using a concept of the „United States of Europe“ as a future vision for Europe, even though it does not mean an advancement of European integration. PEGIDA technically speaks about a European federation in which every nation retains its distinct identity and culture, but in fact the movement is pursuing Charles de Gaulle’s concept of a „Europe of nation states“ (French: „L’Europe des patries“; German: „Europa der Vaterländer“). Something that is often referred to as a programme item of extreme political groups and organisations revealing indication of racism and antiSemitism. Moreover, PEGIDA wants a Europe which lacks powerful supranational institutions and does not submit to „decrees from Brussels“. We use the same label for our concept of a democratic European federation, but it diverges in substance and implies something fundamentally different! Hence, we accuse PEGIDA of false labelling and trivializing, as the movement implies a federation and closing of ranks, but effectively calls for more autonomy and independence of nation states. PEGIDA’s model of a „United States of Europe“ is a rival concept against the European Union, aiming at shifting political power back to the intergovernmental level. We protest against this misleading concept and the misuse of the term „United States of Europe“! Speak up for an Open, Tolerant, Inclusive and Democratic Europe! As Young European Federalists, we state that PEGIDA poses a threat concerning our political keynote goals for an open, tolerant, inclusive and democratic Europe. The common statement on the evolution of the ‪#‎PEGIDA‬ movement throughout Europe was initiated by JEF Saxony and JEF Germany and is supported and signed by the following sections: Junge Europäische Föderalisten Sachsen e.V. (JEF Saxony) Junge Europäische Föderalisten Deutschland e.V. (JEF Germany) Executive Board of the Young European Federalists Europe (EB of JEF Europe) Les Jeunes Européens – France (JEF France) Young European Movement United Kingdom (YEM United Kingdom) Gioventù Federalista Europea (JEF Italy) Genç Avrupalılar Derneği – The Association of Young Europeans (JEF Turkey) Mladi evropski federalisti – Crna Gora (JEF Montenegro) JEF Kosova – Federalistëte Rinjë Europian (JEF Kosovo) Mladi Evropski Federalisti – Kumanovo (JEF Macedonia) Förbundet Unga Européer (JEF Sweden) Młodzi Europejscy Federaliści (JEF Poland) AGAT Young – European Federalists of Azerbaijan (JEF Azerbaijan) 16. März 2015 Silvia Behrens Alle Nachrichten, Bundesverband, EU Politik, JEF Europa Silvia BehrensA Common Statement on the Evolution of the PEGIDA Movement throughout Europe 03.16.2015	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5031
__label__wiki	0.891301	0.891301	R Gandhi appointed as Additional Director on Yes Bank board Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 15 (ANI): Former Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Rama Subramaniam Gandhi has been appointed as Additional Director on the board of Yes Bank. The appointment from May 14 is for a period of two years, the private lender said in a filing to stock exchanges late on Tuesday. "This will significantly strengthen Yes Bank's board composition and the bank will immensely benefit from R Gandhi's experience and wisdom at the Yes Bank," it said. Gandhi was RBI Deputy Governor from April 2014 to April 2017. He was in charge of portfolios like banking operations and development, non-banking supervision and risk monitoring. Yes Bank had posted its first-ever quarterly loss of Rs 1,507 crore in the March quarter of fiscal 2018-19. Rating agencies ICRA and India Ratings have both downgraded the long-term ratings of the bank. (ANI)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5033
__label__cc	0.626499	0.373501	Administrators and staff Registered members Current visitors Contact us Terms and rules Privacy policy Roleplay 101 FAQ Resources BBcodes CLOSED SIGNUPS Aikō-ka Kurabu \| The Lovers Club IC Thread starter ScarletNova anime anime physics comedy drama romance romantic comedy school slice of life GROUP RP IN CHARACTER xLarius * The Peculiar Otaku Roleplay Invitations Group Roleplays, One on One Roleplays, Private Convo Roleplays Writing Levels Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate Romance, Slice of Life, Fantasy Genre You DON'T Like Science Fiction, Fandoms ❀Lucinda Asakawa❀ \| The Secretary \|\| Location:Villa Deck \| Color Code: #FF0080 \| - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lucinda wanted to curl up into a ball and roll away. Alas that wasn't possible in a social standing in which everyone is having a vacation all together. She couldn't wait to get her hands on one of her old games. Yu would maybe comfort her, pat her head. It was a strange game that way. Everyday interactions. She touched her leg and flinched before sighing. Just a sting. Just a sting. Haruhi was truly one to idolize, although playful, she was also very kind. Lucinda smiled fondly, remembering why everyday she strives not only to bring matches together, but truly to live up to the title she had been bestowed. When Alex had approached, she flinched. It seemed whenever the male was around she was more prone to injury. Seeing the concerned he displayed she couldn't really stay mad at him for long. Although he told her to wait, she was already kind of in the doorway. She gave him a weak smile as she watched him speed away. Lucinda felt a bit at peace that it seemed that Haruhi would be in good hands- Well if Lucinda's intuition was correct that is. Lucinda paused for a moment as she heard Shione call out. The fan-girl inside her seemed to swoon. Directly interacting with Shione was different than helping her in a more indirect way. It was amazing the speed both of them ran to grab these materials. She had supposed they were closer with Haruhi and as a result, had been more accustomed to the building. After they finished she had first turned to Shione to thank her for assisting, especially since honestly, she should've cleaned up the mess herself. She scratched at her cheek, they seemed to had finished before she could even offer. Her eyes opened wide as Shione spoke to her, slightly surprised before a soft smile came upon her face. When Shione had turned to Alex, the secretary frowned in thought. 'Someone I like in the camp?'. She stared blankly at the side of Shione's head. 'I mean. There shouldn't be anyone in particular right? If I'm desperate I can use walkthroughs but I suppose technically one of my games are in camp. It was the worst experience understanding the dynamics of how to play. It's just spamming A through everything right?' Her mouth quirked up, 'E-Er, real person-wise?' Did she even like anyone in the camp? Her eyes seemed to spiral and her cheeks turned pink. She held her head, she couldn't help the smile on her face turning into a dumbfounded one. 'Lucinda that is a very dangerous train of thought you're following there. You should probably st- WEEEEEWOOOOWEEEWOOOOWEEEEEWOOO DANGER; OVERHEATING DETECTED- no you idiot, first you should stop your face from turning into a tomato-' She slapped her cheeks as her eyes began to refocus once more. She couldn't help a nervous laugh from escaping out of her mouth as she kept her hands on her cheeks. The secretary took a deep breath before turning her attention once more to Shione, who seemed to have finished her conversation with Alex. She'd have to thank him later. "U-Urm, your situation is more dire, Shione. Just know that I'm going to support you to the fullest." Recovering from her freak out earlier, she removed her hands from her cheeks and smiled at Shione. Realizing how bold that sounded her cheeks began to turn pink again as her gaze shifted. "It shouldn't be hard for someone to like you, I suppose it's just a matter of you liking them." She remarked, her words turning into more of a murmur now. Lucinda really did hold Shione up in high regard, especially with the knowledge that Shione had a maid, Shione felt somewhat like a princess. If she couldn't find her prince(ss) then she'd be locked in the tower for eternity. It kind of reminded her of Rapunzel in a way. Lucinda nodded as to affirm her thoughts before finally meeting Shione's gaze again. 'Lucinda, just ask her if she would like to sit by you. This is your chance to be closer friends! Friends! Fun! Ah...' It was most likely Shione would prefer to sit next to Haruhi. Lucinda then remarked, "I'm somewhat curious as to what they have made." She then turned around and went ahead to find a seat. She wondered if Miyuki wouldn't mind sitting by her, or maybe Miyuki had gone to cool off somewhere first. Lucinda pondered, 'Maybe Miyuki had found new friends in the seconds that she had left the dining room.' Lucinda's temptation to lay on the floor and roll away had never been stronger than this moment. Why was socializing so hard? Interaction(s): Shione Higurashi x @Accelerator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mention(s): Alexander Kisaragi x Shinku⭐Kun Haruhi Nakamura x ScarletNova Miyuki Momozono x DANAsaur ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) x @ Reactions: Iceydaze, Accelerator and ScarletNova DANAsaur The Dinosaur Whisperer Group Roleplays, One on One Roleplays, Chat Roleplays, Private Convo Roleplays Posting Speed Speed of Light, Several Posts a Day, A Few Posts A Day, One Post a Day, A Few Posts a Week Intermediate, Adept, Advanced Genders You Prefer Playing Female, Primarily Prefer Female Playing Style- Passive or Aggressive I can play as a passive or an aggressive. Whatever you want, I'm fine with it. fantasy, modern, magical, romance, libertine It's not that I totally hate Scifi, it's just that I'm not good at it. Momozono Miyuki Location: Kitchen - Dining Room Interactions/Mentions: Iceydaze , ScarletNova , Shinku⭐Kun , Kurogane86 The black haired female named Miyuki playfully slapped Ryunosuke's hand away from her head as he tried to pet her. She was clearly upset under her calm demeanor! But of course, the event planner just smiled and silently fumed to herself while the stupid octopus explained to her that Akemi was in charge of the salad. "Is that so?" She asked while her voice was laced with doubt. Does that mean the mess that's clearly on the floor is nothing? It didn't take long for her thought to be answered. Keita swooped in and joined the conversation saying that it was an accident and that he will clean it up. "O-Oh, that's fine!" Miyuki blurted out, suddenly feeling stupid. She felt like she over reacted because Ryunosuke was there and he made her feel things. What things exactly? she thought to herself for a moment. I mean I don't romantically like him but I think I kind of like him? Ugh, that doesn't make sense. All I know is there are times that I hate his stupid face. And that I always expect the worst from him. He's a guy after all! And guys are not trust worthy! Yes. They're not! Somehow, that last statement made her feel doubtful but decided to shrug it off. There's no time for her to assess her feelings right now. People are hungry and they need to serve food as soon as possible! Thus Miyuki snapped out of her thoughts only to realize that Keita was already cleaning the mess and that Ryunosuke was nowhere to be found along with the food they prepared! Did he just sneaked past me to serve the food? Fuming with anger, Miyuki quickly made her way to the dining room. She can't believe Ryunosuke ditched her! She also can't believe that he decided to serve the food without notifying her! She was certain that octopus head has no knowledge when it comes to serving food as well as properly portioning the dish so that everyone can have their fill. "RYUNO-" Her loud voice came to a halt upon entering the dining room. It seems Ryunosuke started serving food along with Bob and Alexander. It also seems like they are doing a pretty excellent job. Once again feeling stupid, Miyuki decided to just shut her mouth and pretend that she didn't over react... again. Soon, Haruhi announced for everyone to take a seat so everyone can eat. Miyuki then cleared her throat and made her way to one of the empty seats before stopping herself from a moment. Lucinda was sitting alone by herself. She wanted to sit next to her but the chair next to Lucinda was facing Reina I don't think I can sat in front of Reina.. or anywhere near her. I.. I don't think I'm ready yet! But if I did avoid her, would the others think I'm being weird? M-Maybe they'll think I'm being awkward and weird! Ahhhh, what should I do?! I don't want things to be different. Besides I don't want Lucinda to be alone So! Here's the plan. I'm going to bring someone with me and approach Lucinda and sit beside her. I'll make it look so natural that no one will suspect a thing! Out of panic, Miyuki quickly grabbed the nearest person near her who happens to be the octopus head and tried to forcefully drag him and make him sit on the chair next to her in hopes it will distract her from thinking about what happened earlier with Reina. "Y-You want to sit here and ask for my forgiveness, right Ryunosuke? So we're sitting here" "Oh lucinda! I didn't see you there! And it seems Reina and Haruhi is here as well. Ha. Ha." The female looked at Ryunosuke out of nervousness and began spouting words that her brain was unable to process "J-Just so you know octopus head, I made you sit beside me not because I want you or anything! I-Its just I don't want you to create more accidents." "A-And I.. I want to apologize for over reacting." Blushing hard the female crossed her arms and looked away. "B-But its fine if you won't accept it! Its not like I want your forgiveness! I-Its also fine if you don't want us to be friends anymore. I mean, I have a lot of friends." "B-But I don't mind if you became my friend. Besides, I just remembered that my mom threatened me to befriend you or my cats would die from starvation >////<" "Anyway! Lucinda-chan, what do you think of the food? I prepared the salad along with Alexander-chan." Reactions: Accelerator, ScarletNova, Shinku⭐Kun and 2 others marigold, poppyseeds and roses COMMUNITY DEPARTMENT A Few Posts A Day, One Post a Day, A Few Posts a Week, Slow As Molasses Intermediate, Adept, Advanced, Prestige, Adaptable I like to plan and throw out ideas, but I also like my ideas to be cultivated with the assistance of my partner and hear plans from them. I'd like to be on equal standing so that we switch out from time to time on who's passive and who's aggressive. If my partner is too passive, then I am dominantly aggressive. romance. angst. drama. modern. fantasy. supernatural. adventure. Furry. Incest. Location: Kitchen ---> Dining Room \| Interactions: Ryunosuke, Miyuki, Lucinda \| Mentions: Keita, Haruhi. Sometimes, Akemi wondered how Ryu had so much energy and how Keita had so much patience. Then again, the latter male did punch him in the face not long ago, so perhaps patience wasn't the right word he was looking for. Still, they were two special individuals and he was thankful for Keita stepping in when he did. He was a hard guy to not like ... So, he could understand if Lucinda would come to like him in a romantic sense. But that would be silly? Those feelings took time to build. Therefore, in that retrospect, Akemi had the upper hand. He and Lucinda knew each other from a young and fresh age. Stupid, Akemi. Don't you know? These days the childhood friends could be the second lead male who doesn't get the girl. That asshole voice in his head whispered. But this wasn't a shoujo anime, or a Korean drama for that matter, this was real life! Well, in that case, you're even more doomed. She probably views you as the same wimpy boy who wouldn't speak a single word for months whom she met long ago. You're worse off than Keita who introduced himself as a real man. Good luck, baaakaaa. Unconsciously, Akemi had cut his finger chopping his vegetables through his finger. He hissed and quickly hid his hand. He didn't want to even think of Shione walking in and seeing him at so clumsy. The redhead had already washed the materials and ingredients free of dirt and other germs before slicing them up. He wanted to make an exact replica of the salad his mother usually made at home, she was really skilled when it came to cooking and taught Akemi everything he knew. But he got lost in his own mind and hurt himself. Today was just not his day. He washed his finger and covered in a bandaid before finishing up and joining the others when Haruhi called them out to eat. Just as he began to exit the kitchen, he paused and headed back inside to make something else as fast as possible. And only when he was done, did he join the others, holding a small little plate behind his back. His eyes searched the table and immediately spotted the small purple haired girl he had been searching for. His eyes lit up at the sight of Lucinda and he excitedly bounded over. "Oh!" He said when seeing Miyuki and Ryu together. "You two sure got close fast. If I didn't know any better, I'd think you two actually like each other. A lot." He teased with a wink. Akemi didn't wait to see their reaction before taking the seat beside Lucinda and quietly bringing the small plate from behind his back forward. Without hesitation, he plucked the boiled egg rabbit off of it and plopped it down onto her salad. "Tada!" He grinned, rather proud of his creation, smiling with rosy cheeks. He was a little embarrassed, so, he looked away as he added. "I'm sorry we didn't get to build our rabbit castle yet. So, I hope this little guy will suffice for now. That is until you eat him ..." Was that dark? Akemi cleared his throat and carried on. "Anyway, there's rabbit ice cream mochi in the freezer too, maybe after lunch is all finished it'll be ready to eat." Resting his elbow on the table and turning back to look at her, he propped his cheek on his hand and added jokingly. "Some bunny loves you." His face flushed and he closed his eyes as if it would somehow blind himself to the embarrassment he felt. But it would be worth it if she liked anything he said at all. Tagged: Shinku⭐Kun Kurogane86 DANAsaur xLarius ScarletNova Reactions: ScarletNova, Iceydaze and Shinku⭐Kun Rads Edgesquire Several Posts a Day, A Few Posts A Day, One Post a Day, A Few Posts a Week My Usual Online Time sorry don't know at this time but i'm happy to keep updating people Intermediate, Advanced Male, Female, Primarily Prefer Male I can be aggressive but if my partner has good ideas i'll go along with them. fandom romance sci fi fantasy modern and possibly more yaoi yuri trap and bsm and futa Bob was somewhat confused when he was called an angel, but rolls within and says" I guess I'm but you know, god's probably busy drinking wine and sitting on his lazy boy chair and has forgotten to give me my hallo, not that i blame him those things are really comfortable". He then switches track as he hears haru and says" The rest of the food will come shortly, so do your self a small breather by sitting down i'm sure she'll have time to talk to you during the meal". Ruby gently grins and says" maybe Miyuki and Reina have that side to them, I'm not saying it to be mean this time, in my last school there was a lot of bi girls that did it on the sly, I'm also bi but I have a stronger male lean because most of my time growing up was around men". She pauses for a minute then says" I do understand why it's hard to be open about such a subject a lot of people have no tact or tolerance for those that are different". " If one is not comfortable in their own skin then it won't matter which way they swing". She then goes silent and heads back into the kitchen and once there starts to gather rains food so she can bring it to the table. Shinku⭐Kun ScarletNova and all else in the room Location: Kitchen - Dining Room sorry my keyboard is playing up a little so it's tricky to edit. Reactions: ScarletNova and Shinku⭐Kun Shinku⭐Kun The Stray Tsuncat of Iwaku Group Roleplays, One on One Roleplays It varies a lot due to my work schedule. Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Adept, Advanced, Adaptable I can go both, but usually Aggressive. I'm really not picky about the genres, but you will see me a lot on Romance, Comedy, Slice of Life, Action and Fantasy roleplays. Anything that has to do with Homosexual themes, but I can be into some Lesbian stuff. Location → Haruhi's Villa - Dining Room \| Interactions: Miyuki ( DANAsaur ) \| Mentions: Haruhi, Shione, Reina, and Ruri As Bob and Alexander began to serve the food to everyone in the dining room, Ryunosuke was standing aside with his arms crossed, smiling excitedly as he observed the scene in front of him like a proud chef. He was extremely confident of his cooking skills, so he was pretty sure that this lunch would be another success in his list. "I really hope they enjoy this," he thought with a slight blush in his cheeks, which he tried to covered by lightly scratching his right cheek with his index finger. "I worked hard on it. I literally haven't worked so concentrated in my life before. Haha~" As Ryunosuke kept smiling proudly with his eyes closed, Alexander finished serving some food on a plate before turning his head to look at Ryunosuke. "Huh? What with that smile, Ryu-kun?" he asked him with his usual serious, yet serene expression. "Mmh~ You look kind of suspicious. Are you sure you didn't put something in the food as a prank?" Feeling insulted by his best friend, Ryunosuke scoffed with a frown. "H-How dare you to think that I would ruin my delicious creation, you silly Tanuki?" he replied, walking towards him. "I would never ruin one of my dishes just for a stupid prank. Not after all the effort, and passion involved." Alexander sighed deeply and raised his hands in defeat. "Okay, okay, I get it, geez," he said. "It was just a joke, for the love of God. Seeing you this serious is actually frightening and weird. Just relax, pal. The food looks good and I bet everyone will love it. After all, we are all hungry, so..." After hearing that last statement, Ryunosuke widened his eyes and turned around completely. Blinking in confusion, Alexander frowned and slowly looked up at him, just in time to feel Ryunosuke's hands on his shoulders. "I don't want them to like the food just because they are hungry! I want to them to delight this dish properly. I want to see their taste buds tremble with ecstasy as they are smacked with the flavor of that chicken satay! I will make all of these people fly to heaven thanks to my food!" Realizing that he probably just lost Ryunosuke in his wild and weird psycho chef fantasies, Alexander picked a glass of water from nowhere and quickly tossed it right into Ryunosuke's face, making the black-haired guy step back in surprise. "Okay, hold down your horses, Satan," Alexander said with a frown, putting down the glass on the cart. "Let me remind you that this is just a simple and normal lunch with friends, okay? We're not in a fancy restaurant, so, again, lower your testosterone and chill out, my dear friend." Clicking his tongue with annoyance, Ryunosuke wiped his face with his hands before quickly staring back at Alexander. "Did the water was that necessary?" he asked and Alexander shook his head with a grin, shrugging. "No, but I did enjoy that, though." Cursing under his breath, Ryunosuke growled before sighed deeply. "Whatever, I'm going to eat and I'm not sitting with you, meanie." Alexander laughed evilly. "Ha! Joke's on you, I didn't even want to sit with you, anyways!" he said and pointed at an empty seat beside Haruhi. "I'm going to take a sit over there and have a nice lunch with my beloved-" His lovely dreams were scattered to pieces when he suddenly saw Haruhi dragging with her Reina, and when they sat down, the young actress occupied the seat where Alexander was planning to sit. Dramatically, Alexander dropped on his knees in slow motion and looked up, raising his hands. "NOOOOOOOOOOO~!" he shouted, cursing his bad luck while tears came out from his eyes in a funny way. Seeing such a scene made Ryunosuke chuckle with amusement. He gently patted Alexander's head, feeling sympathy. "There, there, it's okay," he said, holding a laugh. "Maybe next time, mmh? Now, if you excuse me, I'm going to take a seat beside Ruri-chan and try to feed her. That way, I can cross out from my list "Feeding a Loli". Hehe~" Shaking off his head, Alexander quickly stood from the floor and looked up at Ryunosuke with a concerned expression. "Please, stay away from Ruri, you pervert," he said and slowly took out his phone from his pocket. "Or I'll be forced to call the police. I'm also going to tell Shione." Ryunosuke nervously chuckled while raising his hands innocently. "H-H-Hey that won't be necessary. I-I swear I was just joking... Please, don't tell Shione." Alexander frowned his eyes while looking suspicious at Ryunosuke, still holding his phone. Nervous, Ryunosuke took his plate with food. "You know what? I'm just going to sit alone, mmh? What about that?" Alexander nodded. Sighing, Ryunosuke pouted and when he turned around to look for an empty seat away from everyone, he suddenly felt somebody grabbing him by his arms. Opening his mouth with shock, he got dragged and sat down on a seat. Blinking in confusion, Ryunosuke smiling wearily with question marks popping about his head while he tried to figure out what kind of weird or paranormal force dragged him to this seat. "O-Oh, no, I've been possessed!" he thought with panic. Swallowing hard, he quickly took out a holy crossed and bible out of nowhere. "R-Release my body, demon!" he shouted while looking around him. "The power of Jesus Christ compels you!" As he began to pray, the voice of Miyuki snapped him back to reality. When he turned his head to his right, there's when he finally saw the purple-eyed girl, revealing that it was her that made him sit with her. Wait, she made him sit with her? Since when Miyuki, the girl with the terrible case of androphobia, and unexplainable dislike towards Ryunosuke, kidnap him to force him to sit with her? Nothing made any sense at all in that question as it wasn't something that Miyuki would do, but here Ryunosuke was. Sitting beside her, and she just confirmed that she was the one that brought him. "O-Oh, I guess I won't be needing this," he mumbled and he quickly tosses away the bible and cross before looking down to his food. Honestly, he didn't mind at all sitting beside Miyuki, regardless of her hate towards him. After all, he knew that, in a way, it was kind of his fault. Smiling innocent, Ryunosuke grabbed a fork and when he was about to pick some salad, Miyuki spoke, explaining to him that she "kidnaped" him because she didn't want him to create any more accidents. "H-Huh? What do you mean?" he asked, turning his head to look at her with a pout. "What did I do now, you crazy Jigglypuff?" Ryunosuke was ready to argue with Miyuki, but instead of that, the beautiful female apologized for her scene at the kitchen before. That totally caught him off guard, so he was speechless. Blinking once with a serious-surprised expression, Ryunosuke rubbed the back of his head, looking away as he didn't know what to do. Sighing deeply, Ryunosuke shrugged and turned back his head toward Miyuki. "Apologies accepted, Miyuki," he said with a smile, giving her a quick thumbs up. "There was no need for you to apologize, but if you're that serious, I guess I just have to say it." Gently, he put his right hand on top of her head and kindly rub it. "And, of course, I will be more than glad to be your friend. I was actually expecting us to be friends, after all." Alexander Kisaragi Location → Haruhi's Villa - Dining Room \| Interactions: Ruri ( Iceydaze ) \| Mentions: Miyuki, Haruhi, Reina, and Ryunosuke "Good dam it, why is this happening to me?" said Alexander with a jealous pout as he looked over at Ryunosuke sitting with Miyuki. He could sense a lovely aura and ambient around them. "Man, why I can't be like that with Haruhi too, eh?" Clicking his tongue with annoyance, he crossed his arms and look at Haruhi sitting with Reina. With a deep frown, Alexander gritted his teeth, green with envy as he stared at Reina. "I swear I will find an opportunity to be alone with her, you nuisance," he mumbled under his breath with an evil purple aura around him. "You just won this time..." Growling with defeat, Alexander took his plate from the cart and look around the big table for an empty seat. He spotted one beside the adorable and innocent Rurin, so he quickly made his way toward her. "Oh, um... Can I sit here with you?" he asked Ruri with a stern expression, but sat down without waiting for an answer. He probably just wanted to ask her to not look rude, I guess. "Oh, Ryunosuke brought this for you," said Alexander while taking out a small spicy bottle from his pocket. He turned to look at Ruri with a small smile. "He mentioned that you enjoy spicy food. Is that true?" He kindly put the bottle in front of her plate. "Honestly, I thought you would be more interested in candies." Reactions: Iceydaze, ScarletNova and xLarius Iceydaze Expert Juggler Group Roleplays, Chat Roleplays One Post a Day, A Few Posts a Week, One Post a Week, Slow As Molasses Give-No-Fucks, Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Adept, Advanced, Adaptable Male, Female, Androgynous Fantasy, Modern, Romance, Horror, Historical, Magical, Supernatural, Wuxia/Xianxia Furry? Reina Chiaki Reina had been so out of it, she hadn't even realized that she strayed away from Haruhi's side. When Haruhi took her arm, she was startled at first but recovered swiftly and nodded her head with a smile. "Mn, you are rather busy. Looking after all of these children must be really tiring. Let's enjoy what time we do get." She joked lightly as she obediently followed along, sitting beside Haruhi once more. After sitting down, she turned back to Alex who seemed to be struggling with a response. Reina should have known better than to entrust him with the kitchen. She just couldn't understand how he could have managed to deceive her with his fake confidence. He was definitely tsundere down to the core. Luckily, more boys came out of the kitchen, giving Alex a way out of the little predicament he got himself into. 'So basically, eat the salad Miyuki made or die from food poisoning. What lovely options. ' Speaking of Miyuki, Reina was startled to find the small girl manhandling Ryunosuke. Not only that, she forced him to sit right beside her and both apologized and insulted him at the same time. While it wasn't unusual to see the girl so flustered around another male, it was strange for her to act as aggressively as she was. Fully intrigued as the Miyuki's face only grew redder by the second, Reina reached across and held Miyuki's hand, gently stroking the back to comfort her. "Are you still worried about before? I didn't mean to startle you like that. I hope you could forgive me. Unless.." Recalling the look in Miyuki's eyes from before, Reina wondered about whether the girl even disliked the little play. As the brief image of Miyuki's lips flashed past her mind, Reina licked her own lips, feeling they were a little dry at that moment. The feelings she herself had felt were still fresh in her mind. 'What if Miyuki had taken that last step? As much as she wanted to know the answer to that question, Ryunosuke and Miyuki had so much chemistry between them, it would be a shame to tear that apart. "Unless you view me in a similar light as Ryunosuke? If that's the case, you're free to bother me anytime." While Reina's voice was laced with sweetness, the sly smile plastered on her face told a story only the girls in the room (and Alex) were aware of. She wondered if Alex would let him know what went on in the dining room while the others were busy. She was also curious about how Ryunosuke would react to her hidden provocation. It would be best if he protected this little treasure of his before anyone else could get their claws on Miyuki. Reina suddenly felt a stare so heated, it pulled her out of her thoughts. She turned to find Alex staring at her as if he had just chugged down a gallon of vinegar. It was at this moment that Hagurome's hint became more than a hint. Reina was certain there was something going on between Alex and Haruhi. Amused by her two friends' little situation, Reina pulled her seat a little closer to Haruhi and leaned her head on her shoulder as if it was the most natural action in the world. After sending a little smirk in Alex's direction, Reina pinched her chin and furrowed her brows as if she was deep in thought. "It's strange. No one in this club is dating. Say, have you ever thought of getting into a relationship yourself, Haruhi? I hear you've amassed quite a few admirers. Any of them ever spark your interest?" It was an innocent enough question. Feeling there was nothing wrong with stirring the waters every now and then, Reina calmly returned to her meal and poured some dressing onto her salad, washing her hands of whatever chaos may come later. Interactions: Villa Dining Room Funding Member Alex&Ryu Shinku⭐Kun Miyuki DANAsaur Haruhi ScarletNova Reactions: Accelerator, Shinku⭐Kun and ScarletNova Ruri "Rurin" Kawai The moment she heard "Chicken", Ruri was hyped. Meat was God's gift to the world. There was nothing better in her eyes. Or at least she believed that was the case until Ryunosuke came running in with a glowing bottle of hot sauce. Ruri was beaming and practically hopping in her seat as she happily applauded at Ryunosuke's presentation. "Bravo! I can't wait to try it!" She danced in her seat, swinging side to side impatiently, her curls bouncing with every movement. Once the chicken was actually before her, her pupils dilated and she started drooling from the magnificent sight. It was clear the boys tried their best and poured everything they had into this one meal. Since she was fully interested in the chicken, most of the happenings around her fell on deaf ears. All she could think of was how juicy the chicken would be and how wonderful it would be if they had some spicy peanut sauce to go with it. Would it be rude to eat before the others? Was anyone here religious enough to say prayers? At the moment Ruri didn't care. She grabbed one of the pieces and was just about to bite into it when someone Stopped by her side. Stifling a growl that threatened to burst out, Ruri quickly calmed herself and found the perpetrator to be Harupon's short blonde friend. He sat even without her having to answer but she played along anyway, not offended in the least. It wasn't as if she had anyone to save the seat for. "Ah? Oh- yes, of course. You can sit anywhere you want, Sanda-Kun!" She was then pleasantly surprised when he handed over the hot sauce. "Wow, thank you. How did you do that? It's like you have another dimension in your pocket! Lemme try later!" What she would try, even Ruri wasn't sure. Now that she had the best ingredient of all, Ruri opened the hot sauce and poured the entirety of its contents onto the chicken, the salad and even the watermelon, forgetting that others may have wanted some hot sauce as well. "Pfft, sweets are so sickeningly sticky. It hurts my jaw too. Could I be allergic to chocolate?" Ruri's round green eyes blinked in confusion as she pondered out loud. "Ah, but spice? Mmm. It warms you up inside like it's giving you a nice comforting hug. You like hugs right? Hugs are great. Spice is what love is made of!" Although her rambling was full of nonsense, she nodded in agreement to her own words as if they were the wisest of ramblings. "Itadakimasu!" No longer able to contain herself, she practically unhinged her jaw and engulfed the chicken in a matter of seconds. Hot sauce left its mark on the corner of her lips as she continued through the rest of the meal in a frenzy, leaving herself with a clean plate before she even realized it. Once she snapped out of eating mode, Ruri leaned back in her seat, patting her full stomach. Although her gut felt scorching hot, she was more than satisfied with the meal. "That was actually really good. Great job guys! Which one of you worked on the chicken? You're one of my best friends now, okay? Okay." Not letting anyone argue, she poured herself a cup of water and gulped it down to quench her thirst, leaving no room for rejection. Alex Shinku⭐Kun Reactions: Shinku⭐Kun and ScarletNova Kurogane86 The Crimson Archer Group Roleplays, One on One Roleplays, Chat Roleplays Several Posts a Day i am fine doing both although i must admit i do get rather aggressive if the lead is lacking. Fantasy, Scifi, Modern, Magic, Supernatural, school life, drama, horror, tragedy, action, adventure. etc Assarragi, Keita location - kitchen to dining room Mention - Miyuki, haruhi, ryo, lucinda interacting with - rain, akemi, Kei was wrapping his cut finger when Rain of all people offered him a band-aid and told him he'd handle the food so he could clean up, he also mentioned the rivalry he had with Akemi. "oh, um thanks man. um, it's not really a rivalry or anything we just. um" he exhaled. "thanks again man, i'll be careful." he said as he watched him get things together. 'damn, is it that transparent that Rain could tell that me and Akemi are rivals, does he know what about? i mean he has to right. what else can we be rivals for.' He signed and looked over at Akemi who was bandaging himself too. 'did he cut his finger too? damn it can't he let me have anything.' he thought, He went back to washing dishes as he did Mikyuki was arguing with Ryo still, Kei smiled thinking if he didn't know any better he could swear they were going out. he raised his eyebrows at the realization. 'they'd actually make a good couple' he thought as he finished the last pot. He was about to head out to the dining room when he heard Haruhi call them all to eat when he saw Akemi acting all sneaky in the kitchen. "what are you doing Akemi." he said to himself as he watched the red head sneak out into the dining room . He followed behind just in time for him to see Akemi drop off a special dish just for Lucinda. Kei stopped in his tracks, not only was there no room for him next to Lucinda at the table, but it looked like in the kitchen as well. Akemi presented her with a bunny egg and knowing her preferences she would love it. Kei found an empty seat, he just sat down not really paying attention who he sat next to. 'damn it Akemi you sly bastard. you know i can't cook so you try to win that way.' he thought as he glared at Akemi from across the table. Kei picked up a glass to take a drink when he heard something come from Akemi's mouth. Time seemed to slow down as he heard those horrible words from Akemi's lips. "Some bunny loves you" Keita started choking, his throat sealed as he heard those dreaded words, it was like he practically confessed to her right there. Keita took in a deep breath as he recovered from the shock. He immediately stood up, his chair skidding across the floor making a noise as he looked at the bright red Akemi. Kei felt eyes on him so he looked at the kitchen, "oh. i um left something in the kitchen." he walked over to Akemi and grabbed him by his shoulder applying a bit of pressure to signal the importance of what he was about to say. "Akemi can you help me it's a 2 man job after all." he said doing his best to keep his cool in front of everyone. He walked into the kitchen assuming Akemi would follow. As soon as he walked into the kitchen his fists balled up his fake smile was replaced by one of anger, he watched the door waiting for Akemi's smug face to walk in so he could give him another beating, how dare he break their promise. They both agreed they wouldn't confess to Lucinda and he did it in front of everyone. that sly bastard, that two faced red headed bastard, that fake good guy fire headed BASTARD. he stood there fuming waiting. Reactions: ScarletNova, Iceydaze, Rads and 3 others ScarletNova Otaku Mode Activated Speed of Light, Several Posts a Day, A Few Posts A Day, One Post a Day Give-No-Fucks, Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Adept, Adaptable I don't know, it varies and depends on the RP. If it's someone else's rp, I'll probably be pretty passive. If it's mine or we're working together, I can be both. Fantasy, magic, adventure, comedy, anime, slice of life, high school, fandom, romance, but I am always open to many others. I'm not too into doing horror, apocalypse, zombies, or mecha unless maybe there is a twist or another element that might interest me. Haruhi Nakamura Club President \| Location: Dining room Interactions: Reina ( Iceydaze ), Bob ( Rads ) Mentions: Miyuki ( DANAsaur ) Haruhi appreciated Bob's commented about her getting a chance to relax and sit down after everything she had been doing, and she gave him a smile as a thank you. But Haruhi was just Haruhi and she wasn't going to let go of Reina or stop pulling her over to sit next to her because that was just who she was. "Of course she will," she replied back to him and then motioned for him to take a seat down shortly too because it was his lunch as well. As everyone else was finding their seats and beginning to eat, Haru put her focus back on Reina. "I still have plenty of energy left," she replied back to Reina when she heard her reply. "After all, it's only lunch time." And there were also two other days of the camp after the one they were currently on. But Haruhi always tended to have a lot of energy. It seemed almost impossible for that girl to not have any, at least when it came to her club and romance. Haru then took a seat down at the table with Reina and started to put some food on her plate as her best friend was busy trying to calm down Miyuki again. If that was calming her down? It almost seemed like it might embarrass the young woman more. And Haruhi wondered what Reina's true intentions might be then if she knew what she was saying. Though Haru was firmly dedicated to the Miyuki and Ryunosuke pairing, she did wonder if Reina's actions earlier really were just only acting to see how Miyuki would take the situation of acting like a girlfriend. Haruhi wanted her lovely Reina to find love too though. Haruhi was about to bring some food up to her mouth when Reina suddenly rested her head onto her shoulder. Hearts suddenly appeared around Haruhi's head as she grinned happily and she even swung her legs around like she was a little girl excited about something. "Oh, you are so cute I could just pick you up and take you home! Oh wait! I did!" But those little hearts disappeared when she heard Reina's comment about no one in the club dating. "It won't stay that way for long," she whispered as she glanced over at a few of the members sitting at the table. But she was caught off guard when she heard the rest of the comment. Admirers? Did she have admirers that wanted to date her? Has she ever thought of dating...? Only all the time!!! Boyfriend! Boyfriend! Boyfriend! That was like her ultimate dream since, well, since she could remember. "Any of them sparked my interest? Well, I don't even know who they are. But I would say someone who I can just be myself with would be great. Someone I could eat some sweets with. Someone who would assist me in my escapades of finding love for others. Someone who would protect me from the things I don't like. You know, someone who just loves being around me even when I'm doing things like this training camp." Hmm. That kind of sounded familiar? Why? Well, if she couldn't figure that out now, might as well just revisit it later. "What about you Reina? You have tons of admirers too. I could totally help fix you up with someone if there's someone you want to be with. But they have to be perfect because I won't share my lovely Reina with just anyone. My friends will only get the best partners. I will not accept any less." Reactions: Shinku⭐Kun, Kurogane86 and Iceydaze ScarletNova said: Bob gently laughs as he sits opposite haru then pulls salad then the chicken serving himself the puts the food back for all. He pauses for a minute or so then says" that's pretty particular haru chan, but there is a fine line between playing cupid and finding the balance in one's own real, I hope you keep that in mind should you find that special some one". He pauses for a minute then says" I speak from experince and I don't mind if I don't find another special some one but if by chance I do then I'm a very lucky guy". Reactions: xLarius and ScarletNova Interactions/Mentions: Iceydaze , ScarletNova , Shinku⭐Kun , The purple eyed girl named Miyuki began sputtering upon hearing Ryunosuke calling her a jigglypuff. She can't believe he's still calling her pokemon names! Seriously, does she act or look like a pokemon to him? She was about to retaliate and argue but a large hand patting her head made her stop. The simple touch sent a wave of butterflies coursing through her veins, their fluttering wings easing the irritation that had settled inside her. It made her feel warm and fuzzy to the point that she closed her eyes and started purring. She didn't care that her heart started pounding louder and her cheeks started to redden like a tomato. She just enjoyed the feeling of being patted or petted and for a moment, she forget that a guy was petting her. Another warm hand snapped out of her trance. Her purple eyes quickly settled where the other warmth was coming from only to see Reina stroking her hand! Flustered once again, she quickly retracted her hand from Reina and moved away from Ryunosuke. "Uh, um.." Her brain can't process nor function properly because she was too frazzled. Her mind kept going back to what happened earlier! Sure it was all an act but somehow seeing Reina getting touchy with her makes her awkward and uncomfortable. When Reina asked if Miyuki viewed the blonde in a similar light as the octopus head named Ryunosuke, she frowned. She didn't understand the question so she didn't really know what to answer. View Reina like Ryunosuke? What does that mean? Its not like I like Ryunosuke or anything! Sure, he's sometimes nice and he makes me feel fuzzy for some weird reason but there's no way that I see Reina like that octopus head. Besides, I don't like Reina. I mean.. I like her as a friend, I think? So.. does that mean she's asking me if I see Ryunosuke as a friend as well? Miyuki then looked at Ryunosuke before looking back at Reina. Okaaaaay. Maybe I see Ryunosuke as a friend. I mean, not right now but I admit he's slowly growing on me. BUT NOT BECAUSE I LIKE HIM OR ANYTHING. He's just.. nice and so annoying that I'm starting to get used to his presence Thus out of confusion and innocence. Miyuki answered Reina with a yes. "Um, yes? " Soon, the conversation shifted into dating and Miyuki scrunched her nose. There's no way she's going to find a member of Lover's Club that she's willing to date. She has androphobia for heavens sake! Also, wouldn't it be awkward to date a club member? "Lucky I don't have time to date nor romantically like anyone in the club" she mumbled while putting some salad on her plate "But if one of the members decide that they want to date anyone and needs help with planning, then I'll surely help!" Reactions: ScarletNova, xLarius, Shinku⭐Kun and 1 other person Lucinda's doubts began to diminish as Miyuki sat beside her. At this gesture Lucinda practically teared up. She really had been overreacting. Slyly Lucinda made a mental notice of how Miyuki took Ryunosuke to sit by her. The inner matchmaker inside her squealed as she began to imagine the wedding ceremony- Yes a little too far ahead, but if she wasn't to have her own it wouldn't kill her to imagine another's. Of course it could physically be seen when Miyuki "didn't know she was there" that the secretary deflated. Lucinda squished her cheeks and frowned. 'So she didn't sit next to me on purpose. I'm getting too arrogant for my own good'. Lucinda straightened up immediately when Miyuki had called her name, snapping the secretary out of her thoughts. "U-Ur... Hrm.." Lucinda hadn't taken a bite yet, perhaps she should but she wanted to wait until everyone was seated. She wondered how chaotic this lunch was going to be. She smiled fondly at the thought. At home the 'family' had always had dinner together, but lunch and breakfast were pretty much independent times. Lucinda sat pondering for a little while before realizing that she hadn't answered Miyuki but realized that while in thought her attention had been redirected to Ryunosuke and Reina. Lucinda nodded slowly before smiling softly. She looked back at the food before taking a small bite. It took everything in Lucinda's power to simply put the fork down, she'd wait for everyone else. With one had she placed it on her cheek, a look of wonder spread upon her face. She'd have to get lessons from Miyuki sometime. Something to look forward to. On the other hand, Lucinda was very satisfied from the quality of food. She hated to admit it, but she half expected to be cringing through lunch. Lucinda perked up as she heard the sound of Akemi's voice, especially at the comment that the red-head had made. She covered her mouth to refrain a stray chuckle from slipping out of her mouth. Perhaps she could get everyone on the boat of Ryuki. '....' She should really start finding other people who shipped the same people she did so they could discuss a proper ship name. She then returned her attention to Akemi, her eyes sparkling at the bunny. She didn't know how her childhood friend did it. How did the quiet kid turn into a chef? For a brief moment her brows furrowed, 'I haven't changed at all.' Absentmindedly Lucinda nodded her head, a rabbit castle. She wondered if she could try make a fondant rabbit prince. She'd have to poke around the kitchen. At all the rabbit themed food, Lucinda's eyes seemed to sparkle brighter. "Akemi-san, I'm not sure it's a good idea to spoil me this much." She said with a chuckle. "I might get arrogant and demand all of this from you all the time." As he spoke those words at first Lucinda's cheeks turned pink as she rapidly shook her head. He couldn't. In a half-hearted joking tone she replied, "Akemi-san. If you're going to get embarrassed about making a pun what made you do it in the first place?" She paused earnestly adding, "But thank you anyways." She reached out to pat his head in consolation but withdrew it quickly, once more. She glared at her hand. At this point the action was an instinctive reaction whenever she saw her childhood friend down. Lucinda watched Keita approach Akemi, placing his hands on his shoulders. Curiously, Lucinda tilted her head. When Keita mentioned a 'two-man job' before walking away, she faced Akemi before standing. "It's alright Akemi-san. I can do it. You should get a chance to eat and besides, I'm his mentor. I shouldn't pass off my duties to someone else. I'm trusting you not to let anyone take my seat!" She said before setting her bag on her chair and began walking towards the kitchen door. She then turned around and clasped her hands together before adding, "U-Urm, but if someone really wants to sit there you don't have to stop them." A mist of ignorance surrounded the violet-haired individual as she opened the kitchen doors, "Urm, I might be too short for the task but I thought Akemi-san should have time to e-" As she looked up, her blood ran cold. A fearsome expression filled his face, his fists curled, if he had fangs she was sure they'd be bared. She could see now that he lived up to the title of 'Mad Dog', the cutesy image of her kouhai was shattered as she trembled. She wasn't sure if she wanted to run. She felt paralyzed, caught between the remaining fragments of the image of her kouhai, or the instinct to run. "I.. I d-didn't k-know that I-" Was it something she did? Lucinda wasn't sure she could sense any warmness that she was used to. It was wrong that she felt this way, he was the same person he was earlier then why- why couldn't she stop shaking? It was her duty as his mentor to accept him for who he was, but, but- - After that thought her thoughts scrambled, her mind sent into overdrive and with a cornered expression, she matched the gaze of Keita. Akemi Watanabe x MaryGold Keita Assaragi x Kurogane86 Ryunosuke Akiyama x Shinku⭐Kun Reactions: Accelerator, DANAsaur, ScarletNova and 3 others Location → Haruhi's Villa - Dining Room \| Interactions: \| Mentions: Miyuki, and Reina Confused and kind of curious, Ryunosuke slowly lowered his head to look down at Miyuki once he felt a slight vibration coming from her as he "petted" the top of her head. It was then when he realized that she was purring like a cat! Scoffing with amusement, the black-haired guy kept staring at her, concluding that maybe this was how Miyuki reacted when she was pleased with something, mostly because she lives with cats. And maybe because they were her only friends, she somehow learned how to act like them. This realization made Ryunosuke's eyes fill with some tears as he found it really sad and depressing. "Oh, my God, she really needs friends!" he thought, quickly wiping the tears from his eyes. "Don't worry, Miyuki-chan! From now on, I'll be a good friend to you and help you find more. I will even force Alex-kun to befriend you!" Now with a new purpose in life, Ryunosuke nodded his head and smiled with a determined expression. When he was about to give Miyuki a caring hug because he felt the urge to do so, he was quickly rejected by her, apparently after Reina grabbed her hand. Perplexed by what was going on between them, Ryunosuke blinked his eyes twice, wondering if something happened between them while he was cooking. "Huh... Did I missed something when I was out?" he mumbled so quietly that probably Miyuki nor Reina heard him. However, the conversation that brought Reina was a really interesting one that caught Ryunosuke's attention. A string of hair in the center of his head perked up as he heard Reina mentioning something about Miyuki seeing her similar light as him. What did she meant by that was beyond Ryunosuke's comprehension, but somehow, it made his cheeks fluster lightly. Surprised by the unexpected expression and feeling, Ryunosuke blinked twice, kind of embarrassed. So, he simply looked down at his plate to begin to eat, just minding his own business. "Hold on, doesn't that means that Miyuki looks at me in a particular, non-violent way, though?" This wild, random thought assaulted Ryunosuke's brain, almost choking with the piece of chicken he ate. Coughing and covering his mouth with his left hand, Ryunosuke quickly picked his glass of fruit punch and took a big gulp, finally calming down. "Did I almost died by eating my own food!? Oh, God, that would be really unfortunate, yet hilarious in a really dark way." Sighing deeply, Ryunosuke laid down his drink on the table before turning his head to look at Miyuki for a few seconds. Then, he slowly looked down at his plate again, getting lost in his thoughts, deeply. "Mmh... Now that I think about it, sometimes I feel kind of weird being around her. Like, really awkward. My head feels fuzzy and I feel like feathers tickling my stomach. And my heart somehow races when I stare deep into her purple eyes, which, by the way, are really beautiful. Is like staring at a pair of flawless amethysts. They match perfectly with her gorgeous raven hair..." Realizing that he went full poet thinking about Miyuki, Ryunosuke widened his eyes and blushed a deep red. Sighing with embarrassment, he quickly lowered himself and cover his face with his arms, shocked by such wild observations about Miyuki's eyes and hair. Maybe they were his favorites features about her? Location → Haruhi's Villa - Dining Room \| Interactions: Reina, and Ruri ( Iceydaze ), and Ryunosuke \| Mentions: Haruhi It was a fact that Alexander practically didn't know Ruri that much. He only heard about her thanks to a couple of his friends in school that explained how this short and adorable Junior girl beat the crap out of a bully Senior guy that was like five times her height and weight. They said that she moved so fast that the poor guy didn't have the chance to react at all. It was all taped on a video that went viral around the school, but Alexander had his doubts, though. He was sitting beside her right now, and while he stared at her curiously, he could notice how cute and adorable she was. Heck, she was even a considerable few inches shorter than him. There was no way she could've to fight that tall, big, and muscled guy in less than 10 seconds, and walk away without a single scratch! Or that's what Alexander thought. Shaking away those thoughts, Alexander picked his fork, grabbed a piece of chicken with it and when he opened his mouth to take the bite, his body froze when he saw how Rurin went full beast mode and devoured her food without thinking it twice. She said she hated candy and was a spicy enthusiast, but he didn't think she was that serious. A big drop of sweat appeared on top of his head and the piece of chicken fell of his fork as he stared at Rurin, literally not flinching at all as that spicy sauce probably slapped her mouth and tastebuds. He saw her pouring the whole bottle into the chicken the salad, and even the watermelon, so how come that she wasn't backing away from her food to take a break from that heat!? Is she even human at all!? Swallowing hard and sending some mental prayers to Rurin innocent stomach, Alexander began to eat his food with his own calm pace, eying the Loli next to him once in a while, and when she finally finished eating, which she did quite fast, she went back to her adorable and innocent mode. Alexander could swear that a loving aura was emerging from her, which made his frozen Tsundere heart melt. He somehow just wanted to drop everything and hug the crap out of her, but, of course, he was afraid she would get angry or try to eat him. That last one didn't make sense at all, but after watching her devouring three spicy dishes in no time, Alexander didn't want to risk anything. "A-Ah, you have sauce all over your mouth, Rurin," said Alexander, using the nickname everyone in the club uses to call her. As he grabbed a napkin, Alexander turned his body to face Rurin and gently began to wipe the sauce off her mouth. This was one of those weird and rare occasions where Alexander acts kindly. He looked like a big brother taking care of his cute little sister. Making sure that her mouth was clean, Alexander finally realized what he just did. "A-Ah! O-O-Oh, my God...! I-I'm so sorry!" he quickly said out loud with a slight panic, sweating nervously as he quickly dropped the napkin on the table. "I-I didn't mean to do such an awkward thing... I literally didn't think about it. Oh, God, this is so embarrassing, I'm so sorry!" Blushing the deepest tone of red possible, Alexander quickly looked way from Ruri as he was now not able to look at her. He was way too embarrassed ad he hoped that nobody saw him wiping her mouth. He probably looked weird and kind of creepy. He also hoped that nobody called the FBI on him or the Loli Police. Still flustered after a few seconds, Alexander picked his glass of fruit juice and took a couple of sips. Curious to know how Haruhi was doing, he turned his head to where she was sitting. Unfortunately, the only thing his eyes witnessed was Reina shamelessly laying her head on Haruhi's shoulder. She was also all lovey-dovey with her! Widening his eyes with shock, Alexander quickly lowered his glass and spat some juice from his mouth. Sadly, Ryunosuke was the one sitting in from of him, so all the juice landed all over his face. Yelping with surprise and disgust, Ryunosuke cursed under his breath. "What the hell, Alex-kun!?" he shouted, quickly taking a napkin to wipe his face and some parts of his arms. "Dude, this was uncalled for! I did nothing to deserve this! Why are you like this, huh?" Ignoring him, Alexander quickly stood up from his chair and pointed at Reina, frowning with rage. That was it for him. That was the last straw and he couldn't take it anymore. "Chiaki Reina, I declare war on you!" he shouted out loud with a serious expression, furiously pointing with his right hand at Reina. As Ryunosuke finished wiping the juice from his face and arms, his eyes widened with awe as he heard his Tsundere friend declaring war on Reina for some reason. With his mouth opened and jaw dropped, a slightly amused smile creep over Ryunosuke's mouth as he moved his head to look at both Reina and Alexander. Reactions: Accelerator, Iceydaze, xLarius and 1 other person Miyuki’s agreement was definitely unintentional but also the cutest thing ever. The silly girl didn’t even realize what she just admitted. Naturally, the boy beside her seemed just as clueless. The expressions the two made matched in a way Reina couldn’t help but admire. In response, she smiled ambiguously and took a bite of her salad, loving the combination they decided on. At the president’s obscure comment, Reina followed Haruhi’s gaze to a few of the pairings at the table. Needless to say, the girl wasn’t the president for nothing. Her intuition was so astute, Reina couldn’t help but feel as if she was sitting beside a genius. It was just a shame she was just as Hopeless as the same couples she swept her gaze over. The moment Haruhi admitted she hadn’t realized she even had admirer’s Reina couldn’t help but chuckle and wrap the girl up in a friendly hug, weak to Haruhi’s cuteness. ”Ah, That’s right. if they haven’t even hinted it at the slightest to the love genius, they must really not admire you as much as they claim. How unfortunate for them. Our Haruhi deserves only the best.” Surprised Haruhi tossed the question right back at her, Reina’s brows raised slightly, taken a bit by surprise. She had never really thought about dating. Most were either interested in her fame or money so she never really bothered giving anyone a chance before. Her personality was so dull, it would be surprising if anyone were to genuinely take interest in her. ”If I were to find anyone, it would have to be someone of similar standing. So long as the interested party has money and a good reputation, I’ll love them unconditionally.” As she replied, a masked face suddenly came to mind. Thinking about it now, the only male she ever found herself devoted to was nothing but a mysterious figure she would probably never get a chance to meet. If he were to take interest in her, it would be an automatic yes. ”Actually, if they are anything like the lead singer of INS, that would be sublime.” A bright smile lit up her features at the very thought of that talented member. Recalling a clip of him tirelessly working away in his studio only made her appreciate his existence further. Sensing her inner fangirl was kicking in, Reina forced herself out of her thoughts and back to reality. ”He really set the bar too high for others. Perhaps I’m better off getting a cat.” She sighed and moved on to eating her salad. Before she could get a second bite in, the sound of someone spitting out liquid caught her attention. Her gaze flicked over just in time to see a certain blond pointing at her, clearly enraged. A smile briefly blossomed on her lips at the sudden challenge. Just as abruptly, she flipped it around into a frown and meekly held onto Haruhi’s arm, seeking her best friend’s protection. Her eyes were large and untainted as if she had done nothing to set off these events when in reality, she was just feeling a little playful. ”Alex, what’s wrong? You shouldn’t raise your voice at the table. What if someone were to get the wrong impression?” Her voice trembled, the actress seemingly startled by her friend’s outburst. At the moment, coupled with her pajamas, she looked the very picture of a little fox being picked on. If this didn't paint Alex as the bad guy, she didn't know what would. Reactions: Accelerator, MaryGold, ScarletNova and 1 other person Finished with her own meal, Ruri took the chance to sneak glances at everyone else’s plates, eying them like a vulture. To her surprise, no one else had finished their own portions. Had her stomach not protested, she would have asked anyone if they wanted to share a piece or two. Still, the rate they were consuming their food was simply torture. ’Did I suddenly get transported into a world full of snails with the looks of my friends? The thought of her friends being a slimy creature disguised as a human made her cringe. Alex pulled her out of her strange fantasy as he went to wipe the sauce off of her face. As the middle child of a large family, she wasn’t all that accustomed to having an older sibling figure to look out for her as they had always looked after the younger ones instead. Needless to say, she was puzzled by the sudden action and remained stunned in place as the blond went on doing his own thing. The strange atmosphere came to an end when he finally realized his actions were a little out of character for him. Seeing him so flustered with his beet red face, Ruri couldn’t suppress the giggles that bursted out involuntarily. ”Ahaha, don’t worry about it, silly. You really are full of surprises, Sanda-chan. Cold one second and warm the next, So cute!” The atmosphere took yet another turn the moment Alex stood up and waged war. The cute fellow that was sweet only seconds ago seemed to have quite a lot of spice to him. If he were a food, he would definitely be something tasty. The abrupt changes at the table both riled her up for a fight yet also confused her. She had no clue as to what prompted Alex to act out so. ’What is even going on? Looking over at Reina who had always taken a bit of a bystander role, Ruri was even more lost as to how she even provoked Alex. Seeing the girl trembling away like a delicate flower that could be blown away by the lightest of breezes Ruri felt something was off but was unable to pinpoint what. Looking towards Haruhi, Ruri awaited the verdict. ’Harupon is smart. She’ll know what’s going on and what to do! Reactions: ScarletNova, MaryGold and Shinku⭐Kun Location: Dining Room >> Kitchen\|\| Interactions: Lucinda, Keita \|\| Mentions: None "If you're going to get embarrassed about making a pun what made you do it in the first place?" Right? Maybe it was a little out of character for him. Watanabe Akemi always did his best to put up a cool and admirable image, even with the people he felt okay to be himself with. The last thing he did was purposely walk into situations where he felt too bashful to show his face. Usually, those things happened out of habit, but at that moment, he had carefully thought of what he was going to say before speaking it. Did he regret it, no? The answer to Lucinda's question was an easy one. To see her happy, and maybe even smile. That was why he said it. But Akemi had gotten something even better than that. Lucinda had chuckled at his joke and the pretty sound of laughter emitted from her made him smile despite his red-painted cheeks, though, now his face was warm for a different reason. That same warmth spread throughout his chest as a soft and proud smile blossomed on his face. It was hidden behind the slender fingers on his hand as he covered his mouth. He was still a tad too embarrassed to show off his face, but if he had to bear a little embarrassment just to see his beloved friend smile, then he was more than willing to say those silly things. "I like spoiling you though," Akemi mumbled softly behind his fingers. He wouldn't have minded if Lucinda became more demanding of him at all. Why wouldn't she deserve to be as spoiled as any of the other members in their club? She spoiled him far too much. Lucinda was so kind and silly herself. She did do m[uch for him but hardly let him do anything for her. .. Though, he would be lying if he said that there hadn't been a slight change in their relationship. It could have been them simply aging. But of course there was a change, after all, he didn't see her the same way he had done before. There was a chance that Akemi could have been overanalyzing it all. Before the redhead could ponder on it any longer or carry out the conversation with the pretty purple haired girl, he felt ominous like presence from behind and what followed with it was a death grip on his shoulders. "K - Keita?" He turned around slowly to face the boy and blinked his eyes. He looked very calm, but the grip on his shoulder said otherwise. What had he done this time? The absolutely last thing Akemi wanted to do was follow him into the kitchen. He only wanted to sit and enjoy his meal with Lucinda. But even that was ruined as Lucinda stood up from her seat and offered to go in his place. This was one of those moments where Lucinda was far too kind for her own good. "Wait! Lucinda-Chan!" He hopped up from his seat, but she was well on her way. To go to the kitchen or to stay as Lucinda asked of him. Akemi huffed and ruffled his red hair. He didn't want anyone to steal Lucinda's seat even if she was okay with it. She had given him a task he deemed important because she asked it of him. But he didn't feel comfortable letting her go into the kitchen with an upset Keita. He had lost his appetite almost as soon as she left. Akemi pulled out the food coloring marker from his pocket, the same one he used to draw the egg rabbit's face. The idea had come to him as soon as his red eyes spotted the folded white napkin. He unfolded it and scribbled down: "LU-CHAN'S SEAT. DO NOT SIT". As a signature, he drew a rabbit face and laid it on her chair. To weigh it down, he used a fork, but then quickly replace it with a spoon. If someone sat down without seeing the sign, they'd hurt their bum. Once it was done, Akemi rushed to join Lucinda and Keita in the kitchen. "I'm here!" He announced his presence before stopping in his tracks at the sight of a trembling Lucinda. "Lu ..." Bewilderment took him over before he remembered who else was in the kitchen. He followed her gaze to Keita and a stern frown came across his face. Without hesitation, Akemi stepped forward and took Lucinda's shoulders in his hands, pulling her back gently to stand just a step behind him. "Lu-chan," he called her name softly as he looked down at her, offering the warmest smile he could possibly muster. "It's okay, you've done nothing. Who could be mad at you? Keita called me to the kitchen remember?" His priority was to calm down Lucinda, there was no time to be embarrassed when she was shaking so and obviously scared. Akemi gave her shoulders reassuring squeeze before letting her go and patting her head delicately. "It's okay." With that said, he looked back to Keita, once again stern. "Keita, I understand you're upset and we can talk, but apologize to Lu-chan first." Akemi frowned at him. There was no excuse for this, the boy had to put a cap on his anger. Tagged: xLarius Kurogane86 Reactions: ScarletNova, Kurogane86, Shinku⭐Kun and 2 others MASKED STAR Location: Dining Room \|\| Interactions: Reina, Alex \|\| Mentions: Haruhi Silently nibbling on a piece of chicken, Mami was both entertained and weirded out by the members of the club. They were all so lively and amusing, though, he supposed that was the very reasong he enjoyed hanging out with them. A day with the Lovers club was never boring and Mami was grateful to be around them as he had no firends outside of INS, and they went to different schools, some of them alreddy graduated. To put it simply, he had no real friends outside of work. But the mebers of the Lover's club filled that hollow lonely feeling in his chest, they never gave him a chance to sit and sink into that somber feeling. They were amazing --most of them--, though, he didnt get to say it often. They brought a smile to his face even now as he resisted to laugh at the conversation between Miyuki and Reina. However, Mami's pleasant mood changed drastically as he listened to the conversation between Reina and Haruhi. He hadn't been listening because cared about what Reina's ideal type, he just wanted to know so he could pick fun at her later. After all, what better opportunity would he have a sly little smirk had slipped onto his face from behind his cup as he sipped on his juice, but that smirk was wiped off the moment she mentioned the lead singer of INS. Aka, himself. Mami choked on his drink, struggling to get the liquid caught in his throat out and intake proper air. He likely could have died there, but by some miracle, he was able to once again breath with a burning throat. Everything else became background noise as he wrapped his slender fingers around his sore throat and got lost in his thoughts. Reina was a fan of INS, huh? He should have known that the moment she compared him to ...well .. himself. But hadn't thought anything else of it simply because she had insulted him at the time and so his irritation had won over reasoning. Now she was sitting there saying he was her ideal type without knowing. Was it just Mami or was the room getting hotter? He pressed the back of his hand to his forehead and concluded at his suddenly warm temperature he was coming down with a fever. It was best that he went to bed soon. If Reina was to find out who he really was, all her interest in INS would decline. She would be disappointed, maybe even betrayed. "As I thought, it's best if I don't tell her." All the fantasies he had of throwing his celebrity status in her face was erased as he nodded quietly to himself and took another sip from his cup. Then he paused. He didn't think that way because he actually cared about how Reina perceived him or how she would heartbroken about her celeb crush being hamster looking high school boy or anything like that! It was simply because she was a fan and Mami hated letting his fans down. They were what built him, something he often expressed during interviews and concerts. Even if those fans were quite annoying. From behind his glass, with a warm face, Mami glared at Reina. The sly little fox. Just what was she up to now? Picking a fight with Alex. Mami didn't even think before hopping up from his seat. "You sly fox, you can't fool me!" Mami harumphed at Reina before turning to Alex. "Alex-san, I support you all the way. There are only a few of us who know Chiaki Reina's true colors." He nodded his head, his blonde hair shaking with his head. Truth be told, he had no idea what they were fighting about, but he knew that Reina was up to no good and he would support the other team. Especially since she had embarrassed twice in one day, in the kitchen and now at the table. Plus, Alex was a pitiful little guy and he could use all the help he could get. Mami wasn't blind, it was quite obvious to him, an outsider that his fellow blonde male had the largest crush on Haruhi. He didn't see why, but he did. Hell, Mami had better eyes than most of the club members, which was silly since it was their job to get couples together. "Hwaiting!" Mami pumped both of his fists as he slipped back into his first language, Korean. Tagged: Shinku⭐Kun Iceydaze ScarletNova with MaryGold and xLarius Keita was fuming waiting to punch that red headed bastard right in the face. He saw the kitchen door start to open, he balled up his fist and reached back ready to give him a solid punch right in his stupid red headed face. The door swung open, revealing a small startled Lucinda. He looked at her face it was so shocked and frightened, Keita remembered that look well, it was the same look girls at his old middle school had if they happen to bump into him. It was the look of fear, a look that pierced Keita's heart every time. "hey, i." he dropped his fists and tried to speak to her calmly. "hey, i didn't. I didn't mean for you to see me. I wanted to. Akemi was supposed to." He was trying to piece together his thoughts but that look, that terrified look. 'Stop it, please Lucinda stop looking at me like that. I. I can't stand it. you should be the only one that understands i wouldn't hurt you.' That's when he looked down at his bruised fists. He remembered he was supposed to be a nice guy and everything but he still resorted to violence the first chance he got and was about to fight with Akemi again. He was about to try to calm her again when Akemi came in. Lucinda saw him and her face changed from fearful to relieved, he didn't think any other face could hurt more but that one. that one cut his already pierced heart. "Lucinda I'm" Akemi came in like a shining white knight and held her and calmed her down, everything Keita wasn't able to. He then said that Keita owes her an apology. "you're right." he swallowed his feelings and tried to smile while his eyes watered. "i'm so sorry Lucinda, i didn't mean to scare you." he said as he started walking tword the door. "i'm gonna excuse myself now. I don't want you to be scarred anymore." as he walked past Akemi he whispered "take care of her." Keita went back out through the dining room to the room he was staying at. He barely was able to close the door before the tears started falling from his face. All he could do was think of that terrified look on her face then how relieved she was when Akemi showed up. "she's better off with Akemi, he can take care of her, he won't terrify her and they." he grabbed his bag and started throwing his stuff in it. "They make a good couple." He walked over to the window and opened it quietly. "This whole club would be better off without the Demon of Shibuya Middle school hanging around. Good bye everyone I." his voice cracked as he faced the door where the other club members were laughing and having a good time. "I had fun." he bowed and walked over to the window he jumped out and started walking to town. Keita tried to breath through his feelings but he was still a mess when a cat walked by him. He stopped and knelt down by it, "hey buddy i could use a friend right now, how about you?" he said as he extended his hand for the cat to sniff it. The cat smelt it and then looked like he was scarred, he backed up arching it's back defensively. "i'm not gonna hurt you." he said getting closer. The cat meowed loudly warning him but as he approached the cat got scarred and bit Keita, as soon as it did it ran down the street and up a fence. "ow, shit." he said looking at the bite mark. He shook his head. "Even animals can sense that i'm a monster." he picked up his bag and continued to walk away from his friends and the lovers club. Interactions: Reina ( Iceydaze ), Bob ( Rads ), Alex ( Shinku⭐Kun ), Keita ( Kurogane86 ) Mentions: Miyuki ( DANAsaur ), Lucinda ( xLarius ), Akemi and Mami ( MaryGold ) Haruhi glanced over towards Bob as she paused in her eating, hearing his comment to her on her ideal partner. "There is nothing wrong with being particular if that is what you want," she replied back. Each person had their own interests in the type of person they wanted. But honestly, even if her list was particular she really didn't think it was hard to accomplish. If there was someone she was going to be with, those were just things that would have to happen for it to work out. "And it isn't just about playing cupid. It already is about helping someone find the right person who they would be happy with," she commented over towards him. Just afterwards she took another bite of her food as she listened to Miyuki's remarks about not having any interest romantically in anyone in the club. A smirk appeared on her face as she stared at their event planner. That remark of Miyuki's wouldn't stay true for long. She turned her attention back on her best friend when Reina replied back to Haruhi's answers to her previous comments. She temporarily crossed her arms and thought about it. "Perhaps. I am quite perceptive in the love department. I mean, how could I not see if someone had an interest romantically in me," she responded back. She nodded her head, feeling confident in her thoughts. She was the Queen of Hearts after all. She would totally see if someone liked her. She continued to listen to Reina's responses to her return questions. The answers felt pretty obvious to Haruhi as she had known Reina for her whole life, so they made sense. And when Reina wrapped her arms around Haruhi, the president couldn't help but just have hearts floating around her. Physical affection from Reina in a place where they weren't alone! That was rare! And Haru was going to enjoy it to the fullest. But she was even more surprised about Reina's comments on that lead singer of the group she liked so much. So, Haruhi's lovely Reina had a bit of a crush on this lead singer. Perhaps Haruhi had to look into that more. "Better off with a cat, Reina? Are you forgetting who you are talking to? I'll--" But Haru's comments were cut off when she heard Alex spit his juice out and suddenly declare war on Reina. She felt her rich female friend take hold of her arm and respond back to Alex's strange outburst. Now, Reina was a really great actress. Anyone who didn't know her well enough would completely be fooled by her meek demeanor she was portraying. But Haruhi had known the girl since they were little and by this point, Haru could tell when the young woman was using her acting skills. The only problem, Haruhi had no idea why she was pretending and why Alex even declared war on her in the first place. And to add to the strangeness, suddenly Mami was joining Alex's side. There were sides in this war now!? When did this happen? And how did she not know what was going on? She knew everything that went on in this club... "Hold on a second. We're not raging any wars in this place. We've seen enough blood on this training camp so far..." Haruhi was beginning to explain but then she was cut off as she watched Keita enter the room and then leave like something was bothering him. Not to mention the fact that she suddenly saw from the corner of her eye his body climbing out of the window in the other room. There were windows everywhere in that villa, it wasn't hard to watch him as he left with his bag. The president suddenly stood up from her seat. "Where is Keita going?" she spoke up. She glanced over towards the kitchen, knowing that Lucinda and Akemi were in there. Something must have happened between the three of them and now Keita was going off somewhere. The problem was, they didn't know where he was going, she didn't know if he knew the area, and considering this was a school club event, she couldn't go losing a club member. "So, he's running away..." Haruhi thought out loud. She pulled her phone out and dialed his number. After all, she had every members number. She waited, wondering if he was going to respond. Still, even if he did, that didn't mean they could just leave him to wander around by himself. "It looks like we might have a problem everyone." She looked at everyone at the table, her president mode activated again. "Keita just left and seems to have taken his things with him which means we now have to go out there, find him, and bring him back here. There are a few cars in the garage so if anyone can drive here, we can split up. Some can take the cars and others can go by foot. We have no idea where he might be going though. But I'm not going to let a club member go missing." It looked like lunch was going to be cut short. Hopefully, most of them had eaten already. If not, they could take something along the way. Reactions: xLarius, Shinku⭐Kun and Iceydaze Location: Dining Room Interactions/Mentions: Reina \| Haruhi \| Alexander \| Ryunosuke \| Mami \| Keita So far, lunch is going well. The club members are talking and laughing while Miyuki just sat on her chair and enjoyed her food, sometimes listening to the conversation around her. It seems the club members on their table was still talking about dating and love: a topic she had no interest in participating. But when Reina and Haruhi mentioned cats, the raven-haired female perked up. She's an avid cat lover! She loves cats so much that she already owns eight of them. She then wondered if her mother already fed her lovely cats. After all, she still hasn't sent her mother a picture with the boy who was mean to her aka Ryunosuke. W-What she wants is impossible! It's not like Ryunosuke is going to agree to take a picture with me. B-Besides, its embarrassing and I'm sure mom won't let my cats starve. They're like her grandkids! Shaking the thoughts away from her mind, Miyuki was about to speak up when Alexander cut her off. It seems the blonde male declared war against Reina after spitting juice in Ryunosuke's face. Did she just miss something? Why is Alex picking a fight with Reina? Soon after Mami who Miyuki didn't know was even at their table, hopped up to his seat, giving Miyuki a bit of a scare. To the raven-haired girl, it seemed like the bubbly blonde suddenly popped out of nowhere! But she knew Mami can't be blamed. After all, she was not aware of her surroundings since she's so busy thinking about cats. Finally feeling her heart calm down, Miyuki took a deep breath and sighed. She didn't know why but it seems she's having a hard time following everything that's happening around her. It might be the exhaustion finally catching up. Maybe I can take a nap after lunch she wondered to herself I think I've done a lot this morning so might as well rest the whole afternoon, right? But it seems her thought won't be coming true. While Miyuki was eating her salad, Haruhi suddenly announced that Keita ran away and they need to find him and bring him back. Although exhausted, Miyuki asked with worry "Did something happened? Why would Keita run away?" Reactions: Shinku⭐Kun, ScarletNova and Iceydaze About Iwaku Don't just write stories - live them! Well researched policy and a trained staff team provide a safe and chill environment for true creative freedom in your roleplays. 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__label__wiki	0.97705	0.97705	Subscribe today for full access on your desktop, tablet, and mobile device. Activate your digital access. View your Insider deals and more Member ID Card Tennessee Black Caucus asks U.S. attorney to investigate Justin Jones email "We believe that it was done for the purpose of locking up and taking the freedom of young Justin Jones, a civil rights activist," said Rep. G.A. Hardaway. Tennessee Black Caucus asks U.S. attorney to investigate Justin Jones email "We believe that it was done for the purpose of locking up and taking the freedom of young Justin Jones, a civil rights activist," said Rep. G.A. Hardaway. Check out this story on jacksonsun.com: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2019/05/10/black-caucus-glen-casada-justin-jones-email/1165689001/ Natalie Allison, Nashville Tennessean Published 5:01 p.m. CT May 10, 2019 The Tennessee Black Caucus is calling for an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, the second request by Democrats this week for federal authorities to look in to actions taken by House Speaker Glen Casada's office. On Friday, members of the Black Caucus held a news conference announcing the group of lawmakers would send a letter to the U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee requesting an investigation into the "criminal and civil aspects of violating Justin Jones' constitutional rights," said Rep. G.A. Hardaway. Rep. G.A. Hardaway speaks during a Tennessee Black Caucus press conference May 10, 2019. (Photo: Natalie Allison / The Tennessean) Hardaway, chairman of the caucus, was referring to an activist arrested at the Capitol earlier this session and charged with throwing liquid on Casada as the House speaker stood in an elevator. The caucus alleges Casada's office doctored an email sent to the Nashville district attorney by former Casada chief of staff Cade Cothren an effort to frame Jones for violating conditions of his bond. "We believe that it was intentionally altered and we believe that it was done for the purpose of locking up and taking the freedom of young Justin Jones, a civil rights activist," Hardaway said. Justin Jones participates in a Black Lives Matter rally on July 13, 2018, at Public Square in Nashville. (Photo: George Walker IV / The Tennessean) Casada's office has firmly denied the allegation, although the district attorney appointed a special prosecutor to take over Jones' case and conduct an independent review into the email. Hardaway said he expected that Jones would be filing a civil suit in connection with the email incident and the speaker's office. He said the black caucus is "not satisfied" with answers provided by the Nashville district attorney's office so far about the case and why they would have accepted a paper copy of an email from Cothren, rather than demanding "the best evidence." "We've been disgusted by the situation, the chaos that has developed on Capitol Hill," Hardaway said. "We're looking at how we can go forward and clean up some of the damage that has been done out of the speaker's office." On Wednesday, the House Democratic Caucus called for the U.S. attorney to investigate whether members of Casada's office secretly listened to legislators' private conversations in legislative committee rooms. The calls from Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Stewart and Rep. Bo Mitchell, both of Nashville, came after The Tennessean reported several members raised concerns about whether their offices contained recording devices and that the speaker's office may have been able to listen in on committee room audio when meetings weren't being conducted. Reach Natalie Allison at nallison@tennessean.com. Follow her on Twitter at @natalie_allison. Want to read more stories like this? A subscription to one of our Tennessee publications gets you unlimited access to all the latest politics news, podcasts like Grand Divisions, plus newsletters, a personalized mobile experience and the ability to tap into stories, photos and videos from throughout the USA TODAY Network's 109 local sites. Read or Share this story: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2019/05/10/black-caucus-glen-casada-justin-jones-email/1165689001/ Splash pad at the center of Bemis Memorial Park Hardin County officials search for missing 14-year-old Missing person search underway at Pickwick Dam CoreCivic fighting to keep documents under seal in wrongful death lawsuit Six taken into custody by ICE agents after traffic stops in Madison County Tornado spotted 10 miles east of Jackson, flood advisory issued.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5036
__label__cc	0.547652	0.452348	Hush Hush May 28, 2009 trixie 1 Comment [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL2c-7ovdqU[/youtube] Do you think the Pussycat Dolls thought they’d lost touch with their gay audience? (watch it ALL the way through) Pussycat Fail February 3, 2009 trixie 1 Comment Pussycat Dolls: MEN Arena If there’s one thing you’d expect from a Pussycat Dolls concert it’s a performance to put most acts to shame. With their burlesque background, these five women should be able to fill a stage and excite. So what went so wrong at their Manchester ‘Doll Domination’ date that meant solo support acts Lady Gaga and Ne-Yo utterly stole the show? Arriving astride shimmering motorbikes, Nicole and her gang took to the stage suitably attired in barely-there tartan outfits gyrating their way through much loved singles ‘Beep’ and ‘Buttons’. With furious routines, we can forgive them for lip synching but when it came to should-have-been #1 ‘I Hate This Part’ we expected a little more. That is, of course, until it burst into a hilariously over the top hi-NRG remix – a strangely fascinating tactic later employed again on the similarly slushy ‘Stickwitu’. When the mics were on there were mixed results with only Nicole managed to sounded perfect on the powerful ‘Halo’. Plus whoever thought that a segment of each member performing solo tracks was a good idea needs to be removed immediately from the world of pop. This wasn’t the only mistake. A dull video backdrop and ungainly stairs left the stage feeling empty and flat. Despite regular disappearances, costume changes were far and few between, and save for a raunchy routine to a sultry cover of ‘I Will Survive’, the girls naughty spirit that gave them their edge seemed confined to a sequined top. Only when the encore of ‘Dont’cha’ mixed gleefully into Robin S’s Show Me Love’ and recent single ‘When I Grow Up’ arrived, did the dolls finally seem to perform with the zest and charm we expected. Disappointing, but perhaps only because we know they can do so much better. (Originally published at Orange, written in a nice fashion rather than my actual horrified beliefs – at one point I went to the toilet and walked back the long way just to kill some time) Review: Pussycat Dolls – Doll Domination September 24, 2008 October 15, 2008 trixie Leave a comment For a group of dancers, turned singers, the first Pussycat Doll album had a surprising number of workable singles on it. Now back to prove it wasn’t a one-off, ‘Doll Domination’ reads like a who’s who’s of urban pop. Darkchild, Cee-Lo, Lady Gaga and Missy Elliot are just some of the impressive names that have worked on this album. Surprisingly it’s the midtempo songs that seem to stand out. There are of course some dancefloor stompers that shine with Snoop Dogg popping up on the vocoder heavy ‘Bottle Pop’ and New Kids on the Block (!!) going space electro with them on ‘Lights Camera Action’. Unsurprisingly nothing can compete with Timbaland’s trademark clean beats and he steals the show with the hypnotic, Middle Eastern vibes of ‘Magic’. Proving that he can do the ballads just as well, old Timba has also conjured up gorgeous 2nd single “I Hate This Part”. Bizarrely “inspired by Sting”, according to Nicole, it’s melancholic piano is haunting. Similarly ‘Hush Hush’ produced by label boss Ron Fair is an epic ballad promoting the Dolls as strong women who “never asked for help” from their men. Unnecessarily long with 18 tracks on the album, there must be some duffers and this falls mainly down to a disappointing R Kelly duet on the dull “Out of this Club”. Closing with a cover of “Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps” as a nod to their cabaret past, Doll Domination is a surprising listen. Who ever could have dreamed they would end up being queen of the ballads? Originally published at Orange Music	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5038
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__label__wiki	0.765409	0.765409	Independent research and analysis on health and social care Viewing: All publications Evidence and consultations (-) Devolution What is happening to waiting times in the NHS? We examine the big issues and recent NHS performance on waiting times. By Siva Anandaciva et al - 8 November 2017 Evidence and consultation Self-sufficient local government: 100 per cent business rates retention: Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) consultation The King's Fund's response to the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) consultation on self-sufficient local government. Devolution: What it means for health and social care in England This briefing describes the origins of devolution and explores key policy and implementation questions in relation to health and social care. By Helen McKenna et al - 11 November 2015 Integration with health could be staging post to devolved public service budgets As the post-election dust settles, the Queen’s speech confirms that the integration of health and social care continues as a headline policy commitment, with the better care fund and ‘DevoManc’ as flagship policies intended to make this happen. But will they be enough? By Richard Humphries - 10 June 2015 English devolution: local solutions for a healthy nation This publication was commissioned by the Local Government Association to capture the thoughts of councillors, directors of public health, providers, commissioners, academics and other key opinion formers on the challenges and opportunities devolution could bring in terms of improving the public's health. Read David Buck's chapter. By David Buck - 9 June 2015 The four UK health systems: Learning from each other This paper aims to probe what it sees as a woefully under-explored area: the differences between the United Kingdom's four separate health systems. By Nicholas Timmins - 13 June 2013 Explaining variations in primary care trusts' spending on cancer services Explaining variations in primary care trusts' spending on cancer services provides PCTs and cancer networks with a method of deciding on appropriate budgets for cancer services. By John Appleby et al - 10 June 2011 How to improve cancer survival: Explaining England's relatively poor rates The government has committed to improving cancer survival rates in England. This paper considers international survival rates to see how this could be achieved. By Catherine Foot et al - 9 June 2011 Telemedicine in cancer management The impact of telehealth on cancer patients living in remote areas can be significant, offering them a virtual connection with health professionals & other patients. By Susan Royer - 11 February 2011 Future Trends and Challenges for Cancer Services in England: A review of literature and policy Aims to stimulate debate about developing cancer services in England, as demographic trends, new treatments, increasing survival rates and NHS reforms have altered the context in which they operate. By Tony Harrison et al - 24 August 2006 Blog: Comment and analysis on the key issues in health and social care All blog posts from The King's Fund. Search our database of health and care policy literature Health and care explained: How does the health and care system work? How is it changing? This selection of content aims to make sense of the health and care system – including videos, articles, illustrated summaries and more.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5049
__label__wiki	0.764452	0.764452	Showing 1241 Blu-ray products \| 10 \| 11 \| 12 \| 13 \| 14 \| 15 \| 16 \| 17 \| 18 \| 19 \| Couch Trip, The Director: Michael Ritchie Dan Aykroyd (The Blues Brothers) is running the asylum - and ruling the airwaves - as a mental patient turned talk-radio shrink in this comedy of loony proportions co-starring Charles Grodin (Midnigh... More $29.95 $17.97 (40% off) Buy Blu-ray Blu-ray $29.95 $17.97 Directors: Michael Ritchie, Francis Delia A traumatized ER nurse (Darlanne Fluegel), an acerbic talk-radio host (Richard Belzer) and a stranger with a dark secret (James Russo) must join to stop the bible-quoting madman (Billy Drago) who has... More Directors: Michael Ritchie, Francis Delia, Steve De Jarnatt Newly Re-mastered in HD! What would you do if you knew you only had an hour to live? This intense, eerily euphoric romantic thriller stars Anthony Edwards (ER, Top Gun) and Mare Winningham (St. Elmo'... 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More Platoon Leader / Soldier Boyz (Michael Dudikoff Double Feature) Directors: Michael Ritchie, Francis Delia, Steve De Jarnatt, Matthew Chapman, Mira Nair, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Aaron Norris, Louis Morneau Action star Michael Dudikoff (Avenging Force) shines as an inexperienced West Point graduate thrown into the hells of war in this gutsy, brutal look at the real Vietnam War. Ex-Marine Major Howard... More A Summer Story Directors: Michael Ritchie, Francis Delia, Steve De Jarnatt, Matthew Chapman, Mira Nair, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Aaron Norris, Louis Morneau, Piers Haggard A country girl (Imogen Stubbs) has a brief, life-shattering encounter when she falls for a young lawyer (James Wilby), whom she helps during his recovery from a twisted ankle. A story of young love,... More Hero and the Terror Directors: Michael Ritchie, Francis Delia, Steve De Jarnatt, Matthew Chapman, Mira Nair, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Aaron Norris, Louis Morneau, Piers Haggard, William Tannen A notorious killer is back to terrorize Los Angeles, and only one man can stop him. Martial arts superstar Chuck Norris (An Eye For An Eye) packs a powerful punch in this exciting action-thriller... More Directors: Michael Ritchie, Francis Delia, Steve De Jarnatt, Matthew Chapman, Mira Nair, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Aaron Norris, Louis Morneau, Piers Haggard, William Tannen, Jay Kamen In the furthest reaches of the galaxy, a lone transport pilot, Wolfgang "Wolf" Shadduck (Rex Smith, The Pirates of Penzance), locks in his destination, switches onto automatic pilot and retires for... More Big Business / Scenes from a Mall (Bette Midler Double Feature) Directors: Michael Ritchie, Francis Delia, Steve De Jarnatt, Matthew Chapman, Mira Nair, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Aaron Norris, Louis Morneau, Piers Haggard, William Tannen, Jay Kamen, Jim Abrahams, Paul Mazursky Comedy legends Bette Midler (Ruthless People) and Lily Tomlin (9 to 5) star in this critically acclaimed box office hit about two sets of identical twins who are mismatched at birth. A hilarious... More D.O.A. (Special Edition) 1988 Directors: Michael Ritchie, Francis Delia, Steve De Jarnatt, Matthew Chapman, Mira Nair, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Aaron Norris, Louis Morneau, Piers Haggard, William Tannen, Jay Kamen, Jim Abrahams, Paul Mazursky, Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton Dexter Cornell (Dennis Quaid) has just 24 hours to find out who poisoned him... and why. Everyone has a secret and everyone is a suspect, even the woman (Meg Ryan) who loves him. More Directors: Michael Ritchie, Francis Delia, Steve De Jarnatt, Matthew Chapman, Mira Nair, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Aaron Norris, Louis Morneau, Piers Haggard, William Tannen, Jay Kamen, Jim Abrahams, Paul Mazursky, Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton, Leonard Nimoy After meeting artist Leo Cutter, Anna’s life couldn’t be more perfect. But shocking charges against the young woman place her newfound lifestyle under scrutiny, shattering her sizzling... More $14.95 $8.97 (40% off) Blu-ray $14.95 $8.97 Directors: Michael Ritchie, Francis Delia, Steve De Jarnatt, Matthew Chapman, Mira Nair, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Aaron Norris, Louis Morneau, Piers Haggard, William Tannen, Jay Kamen, Jim Abrahams, Paul Mazursky, Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton, Leonard Nimoy, Janet Greek Perfect Romance! Relentless Suspense! Total Terror! A scream in the night: across a deserted L.A. street, a man is brutally assaulting a woman. Jeff Mills (Timothy Daly, TV's Wings) rushes to the... More The House on Carroll Street Directors: Michael Ritchie, Francis Delia, Steve De Jarnatt, Matthew Chapman, Mira Nair, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Aaron Norris, Louis Morneau, Piers Haggard, William Tannen, Jay Kamen, Jim Abrahams, Paul Mazursky, Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton, Leonard Nimoy, Janet Greek, Peter Yates Kelly McGillis (Witness) and Jeff Daniels (Arachnophobia) spark a fiery chemistry in this old fashioned romantic thriller that boasts superb casting, a skillful and astute script by Walter Bernstein... More Directors: Michael Ritchie, Francis Delia, Steve De Jarnatt, Matthew Chapman, Mira Nair, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Aaron Norris, Louis Morneau, Piers Haggard, William Tannen, Jay Kamen, Jim Abrahams, Paul Mazursky, Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton, Leonard Nimoy, Janet Greek, Peter Yates, James B. Harris A killer on the loose! A cop on the edge! James Woods (The Onion Field) stars as a brilliant maverick police detective in this exciting, violent thriller with a hint of film noir. Police detective... More Big Business (Special Edition) Directors: Michael Ritchie, Francis Delia, Steve De Jarnatt, Matthew Chapman, Mira Nair, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Aaron Norris, Louis Morneau, Piers Haggard, William Tannen, Jay Kamen, Jim Abrahams, Paul Mazursky, Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton, Leonard Nimoy, Janet Greek, Peter Yates, James B. Harris, Jim Abrahams Comedy legends Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin star in this critically acclaimed box office hit about two sets of identical twins who are mismatched at birth. Forty years later, their paths cross amid... More Married to the Mob Directors: Michael Ritchie, Francis Delia, Steve De Jarnatt, Matthew Chapman, Mira Nair, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Aaron Norris, Louis Morneau, Piers Haggard, William Tannen, Jay Kamen, Jim Abrahams, Paul Mazursky, Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton, Leonard Nimoy, Janet Greek, Peter Yates, James B. Harris, Jim Abrahams, Jonathan Demme Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew Modine, Dean Stockwell, Alec Baldwin and Mercedes Ruehl redefine family values in this bona fide mafia hit. Angela De Marco (Pfeiffer) is stuck in a loveless marriage to an... More Directors: Michael Ritchie, Francis Delia, Steve De Jarnatt, Matthew Chapman, Mira Nair, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Aaron Norris, Louis Morneau, Piers Haggard, William Tannen, Jay Kamen, Jim Abrahams, Paul Mazursky, Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton, Leonard Nimoy, Janet Greek, Peter Yates, James B. Harris, Jim Abrahams, Jonathan Demme, Monte Hellman Bat 21 Directors: Michael Ritchie, Francis Delia, Steve De Jarnatt, Matthew Chapman, Mira Nair, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Aaron Norris, Louis Morneau, Piers Haggard, William Tannen, Jay Kamen, Jim Abrahams, Paul Mazursky, Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton, Leonard Nimoy, Janet Greek, Peter Yates, James B. Harris, Jim Abrahams, Jonathan Demme, Monte Hellman, Peter Markle Gene Hackman and Danny Glover portray a pair of valiant American soldiers up against impossible odds for survival and rescue within war-torn Vietnam. More Mississippi Burning (Special Edition) Directors: Michael Ritchie, Francis Delia, Steve De Jarnatt, Matthew Chapman, Mira Nair, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Aaron Norris, Louis Morneau, Piers Haggard, William Tannen, Jay Kamen, Jim Abrahams, Paul Mazursky, Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton, Leonard Nimoy, Janet Greek, Peter Yates, James B. Harris, Jim Abrahams, Jonathan Demme, Monte Hellman, Peter Markle, Alan Parker Two philosophically opposed FBI agents attempt to overcome their differences and uncover the chilling mystery of a small Ku Klux Klan-ridden community before it tears itself apart. 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__label__cc	0.679066	0.320934	Kosmos Community News \| May 2017 Dear Community, Here's what's up for May! (Not a member yet - SIGN UP HERE!) The 2017 Spring \| Summer edition of Kosmos Journal has arrived! We hope you have have received your print copy of the new Kosmos Journal in the mail, or are enjoying your digital subscription. Some readers have said it is the best edition of Kosmos ever! We have shared a couple articles with the general public, including An Interview with Deepak Chopra: You Are the Universe, by Claudia Welss. You can help Kosmos thrive by commenting on the articles you enjoy in the comment fields at the end of the article, and sharing widely in your social networks. Is there a writer you would like to engage directly? Start a forum and we will invite the author to reply! Plans for a new Kosmos Podcast Series! We are in production on a 10-part podcast series: How to Prepare for Profound Change. We have noticed a shift in thinking as our community of activists, authors and change agents begin to move past the phase of understanding the challenges we face as a planet to preparing for disruptions that are already occurring and will continue to unfold. The series will be freely available to all Kosmos Community Members and offered by subscription to others. The one-on-one, 30-minute conversations will be introduced every two weeks, with background and links for deeper engagement. How can we prepare mentally, physically and spiritually in our own lives, communities and groups to meet the coming challenges of political and economic upheaval, changing climate, water and food pressures, and the culture of fear? Is there a special topic you would like to see in this series? Would you like to potentially participate in a conversation? Let us know: rfabian@kosmosjournal.org Visit to The Inn at the Shaker Mill Farm Kosmos editor Nancy Roof and digital editor Rhonda Fabian visited the Inn at the Shaker Mill Farm Sunday May 7 to learn about plans to revitalize the local food economy and develop permaculture resources in the region. Situated on the New York side of the lovely Berkshire hills in the town of Canaan, NY, the gristmill was built in 1824 by members of the Shaker religion. Purchased in 1966, the mill was lovingly rebuilt by the founding Innkeeper. The current innkeeper and chef, Michael Pergola expressed an animated and positive vision of regeneration, also explored at their website: Despite the many challenges we face today, the time is ripe for us to become more conscious and to re-create society and culture, so that they move beyond sustainability to actually regenerate the earth and that our collective evolution accelerates. The only way for this to happen is if we simultaneously recreate the economic, legal, governmental, health, food and related systems that structure our lives and provide for our needs; at the same time that our family and cultural models are revitalized. And all of this must happen as large numbers of us become wiser, more skillful, and more highly developed in many of the ways we make sense of the world and each other. What is called for is no less than a third "Great Awakening," a spiritual and practical renewal that permeates to the very depths of who we are, individually, and as a people. Nancy Roof and Mike Pergola On this visit, we explored the possibilities for Kosmos to utilize the Farm as a location for retreats, workshops and roundtable discussions. We want to hear from our Community! Would you be interested in attending an event at the Inn at the Shaker Mill Farm? Please reply to rfabian@kosmosjournal.org. Receive the Po3 Handbook, Free! Power of 3 (Po3) is a new powerful method for igniting local civic engagement through deeply transformative personal connection. Our Power of 3 Handbook is a guide for building trust and connection, choosing actions, and staying on track on the transformative Power of 3 journey. Sign-up to be added to the Po3 mailing list for updates and receive the Handbook via email. Or, ready to register your group? It’s free. Enter a Name for your group and the names and email addresses of each member. We never share your information. Each member will receive a welcome email, the Po3 Handbook, updates, plus Kosmos Online delivered to their inbox every two weeks. Learn more about the Power of Three: The Power of Three \| Awakening New Energy in Group Work Get involved: Spring Into Action with the Power of Three Donate \| Your support helps us develop and sustain Kosmos Community initiatives. The Power of Three Start-up Kit is yours when you support Kosmos at the Power of Three StartUp level. Kosmos Community Forum Response What Panels or Presentations would you like to see in the near future at Kosmos? Which writers would you most like to meet and interact with online? I am interested in a conversation about “systems of influence.” It’s a concept that the Berkana Institute developed a while back, as part of their Two Loops theory of change. Meg Wheatley and Deborah Frieze wrote about it here. I don’t want to listen to a panel, except perhaps as a very brief TED-talk style “conversation starter.” As it is, I can find more content online 24/7 than I have time to absorb (including all of Kosmos’ great stuff!). What I want is to engage with other whole systems change agents to explore a powerful question together. Something like this: "where do you see systems of influence that support the manifestation of global transformation operating or emerging, and how can we dance with and strengthen them?" - Ben (READ MORE) Forum Question for May: How are you preparing for the profound changes that are coming? Kosmos Community News \| April 2017 Dear Community. We added 43 new members last month - 8343. Here's what's up for April! Kosmos Seed Grants Have Been Awarded! Special thanks to Kosmos Community Members: Allie Middleton, Kathryn H Greene, and Susan Weiss who volunteered to be Grant Reviewers. This year's Recipients of a Seed Grant are: Great Lakes Commons for an experimental 'art and currency' project that explores our collective values about water. Southeast by Southeast—a refugee center in Philadelphia where displaced children will have an opportunity to express their hopes and dreams through animations they help to create. Our Five Projects of Promise: Kosmos has selected five Applicants as 2017 Projects of Promise. Although these projects do not receive cash grants, Kosmos looks forward to offering our editorial support and allyship in the year ahead. We can’t wait to see these projects blossom! We hope you will get involved too! The Kid’s Table – Rising Youth Theatre A Movement of Movements – Metta Center for Nonviolence Local Ecology & Agriculture Fremont (LEAF) Environmental Film Series Walking Water: Los Angeles Phase Healing From Racism – LeFlore Communications A First Glance at the new 2017 Spring \| Summer edition of Kosmos Journal It's at the printer! As always, we are very excited to unveil the new issue of Kosmos Journal. We can't wait to share features by William Ury and Thomas Hübl, Eleanor O’Hanlon, Deepak Chopra and Claudia Welss, and many others. Stay tuned for our Special Preview of the new edition in Kosmos Online on April 18. Here is an excerpt from Nancy Roof's editorial "Silence Is Not an Option'. “Silence is not an option,” said Martin LutherKing while war raged in Vietnam. Now as wars proliferate on every front—political, economic, social, environmental, and in our own psyches, our hearts are breaking. We see the values we cherish and fought for being tossed aside for material gain. We long to create the enlightened society we envision. And we know that action is the way forward. Silence is not an option. Kosmos has once again gathered together a group of leaders who are defining the new conscious activism and answering the call to engage. From reactive and raging protests and resistance, activism has now evolved to deep self-inquiry into how we, ourselves, might be complicit in perpetuating the conditioned values of a materialistically dysfunctional society. We are asked to look at our motivations, to use our hearts as well as our heads, to become courageous defenders of our values, and to become creators of a world that is in harmony with all Life." - Nancy Roof, Kosmos Editor and Co-Founder Our new Kosmos Collectible \| The Blue Pocket Diary Our pocket diary is already a hit with Kosmos Staff and writers! It's a free gift to new Kosmos Digital Subscribers in April and May. Since most of you are already subscribers, I'd like to figure out how to get one to you if you would like one! Here's a special link for Kosmos Community Members only: http://www.kosmosjournal.org/product/kosmos-blue-pocket-diary/The cost is $10 to cover our manufacturing and mailing costs. More details about the diary can be found here. Have you Formed Your Power of Three (Po3) Group Yet? Power of 3 (Po3) is a new powerful method for igniting local civic engagement through deeply transformative personal connection. The Power of Three \| Awakening New Energy in Group Work, in Kosmos Journal How to get involved: Spring Into Action with the Power of Three Our Power of 3 Handbook is a guide for building trust and connection, choosing actions, and staying on track on the transformative Power of 3 journey. Sign-up to be added to the Power of Three mailing list for updates and receive the Handbook via email. Or, ready to register your group? It’s free. Enter a Name for your group and the names and email addresses of each member. We never share your information. Each member will receive a welcome email, the Po3 Handbook, updates, plus Kosmos Online delivered to their inbox every two weeks. “Shared purpose is one antidote to the lack of connection inherent in modern life, and Po3 is conceived as a learning lab for exploring purposeful encounter as a means for addressing some of the most pressing needs of our communities and our planet.” – Fabian Donate \| Your support helps us develop and sustain Kosmos Community initiatives. The portable and inspiring Power of Three Start-up Kit is our gift to your team when you support Kosmos at the Power of Three StartUp level. Our pocket-sized Kosmos Notebook is perfect for recording your group’s aspirations. The 2-inch tall bell is hand-embellished with a velvet ribbon and Po3 charm. Three rakhi-style solidarity wrist-ties are hand-beaded at Kosmos and signify loyalty. A votive candle and triangular holding tray are also included. It all arrives in a blue organza gift pouch. Each person in your group also receives the full privileges of Kosmos Community membership and the Po3 Handbook via email. $50.00 FORUM TOPIC FOR APRIL: What Panels or Presentations would you like to see in the near future at Kosmos? Which writers would you most like to meet and interact with online? The Kosmos Blue Pocket Diary, Our Gift to You Our newest Kosmos collectible, this blue pocket diary is perfect for keeping record of your thoughts, dreams and aspirations. Some of us at Kosmos use it as a gratitude journal, and writers love it for jotting down ideas and phrases that occur throughout the day. Made from 100% recycled materials, the diary slips easily into your pocket. It measures 3x5 inches in size and has a durable cover. The diary contains 100 unlined pages and to keep it closed while not in use, there is a blue elastic band attached to the back cover on either end that wraps around the front cover. Keeping track of your place among the pages is simple, with a strand of blue, glossy ribbon attached to the inside top of the notebook's spine that functions as an elegant bookmark. For a limited time, the Kosmos Blue Pocket Diary is our special gift to you when you subscribe to Kosmos Journal at the Verdant Level. Published in the fall and spring, our bound, full-color journal is delivered to your door to keep, enjoy and share. As a Print Edition Member, you automatically receive access to the digital versions of the Journal and membership in Kosmos Community. Awarded for excellence by Images and Voices of Hope (with Frontline and TED, and selected as a ‘Quality Alternative Media Source’ by Films for Action (alongside Bill Moyers, Grist, and Truthout), the wisdom and beauty of Kosmos Journal is yours to enjoy, delivered right to your door, or to a loved one. And this is perfect timing - our new edition comes out May 1! In addition to all the benefits of subscribing to Kosmos Journal, we have partnered with OneTreePlanted to plant five trees in the Colorado Rockies in your honor, or in honor of a loved one, to offset the carbon cost of printing and mailing. Join us in our effort to help restore our beautiful planet! You also receive full membership in Kosmos Community. It's all yours as a Verdant Subscriber. Not ready to subscribe? The diary is also our gift to you when you contribute to Kosmos at the $30 Scribe Level. Your donation also includes the many benefits of membership in Kosmos Community, including our Community News delivered to your inbox each month, private forums, invitations to live and online events, and special opportunities to engage more deeply with Kosmos. At the $50 Seeker Level, you ALSO receive our signature Kosmos blue meditation bracelet! Each agate, a mineral of the Quartz family, is a blue world unto itself. Forming close to the Earth’s surface, usually in volcanic rock, agates have been used as amulets and ornamentation since Babylonian times. Agate’s slower vibration, compared to other stones was regarded as a stabilizing and strengthening influence. Its uses in healing spread through the ancient Greek and Egyptian civilizations, Africa and the Middle East and into Russia. Our Kosmos-blue bracelet contains one ‘gratitude’ crystal of pyrite. To the Incas and Aztecs, Pyrite’s magical properties included divination and defense against negative energies – ‘seeing behind facades to what is real’. Sustainably sourced. Visit the Kosmos Community page for more information on all the levels of membership, subscriptions and ways to support the mission of Kosmos! You can also purchase the Pocket Diary on it's own for $10, including domestic shipping: Kosmos Community News \| March 2017 Wow - 8,300 Members! We are really growing, thanks to all of you. Here's what you need to know about your community for the month of March: Your Forum Needs You! It's your Forum. Let's get the conversations started! Please introduce yourself and tell us your aspirations for connection and engaged action. We are eager to know all about you! Can you host a Forum topic? We are actively seeking Members who want to keep the conversation going in the Kosmos Community Forum. We are a small staff and we can't always keep up with the many demands on our time. Have a burning issue you want to lead a discussion about? Log-in to the Forum and start a thread! We will promote your topic and connect you with thought leaders in the greater Kosmos Community! This Month's Forum Topic: Do you believe the current political climate will spark massive social transformation? What will this look like in 2017/18? Power of Three (Po3) Small, informed groups of citizens are a key to positive action at the local level. Knowing this, Kosmos is introducing an experimental initiative to leverage the self-organizing power of people, through groups of three, to come together around a shared concern and simple practical goals in order to take action in their communities. Power of 3 (Po3) is a new powerful method for igniting local civic engagement through deeply transformative personal connection: "In Nature, nothing and no one stands alone. We are each deeply interconnected. The Po3 model proposes that we explore our true kinship in deeper ways than our conditioning has taught us. It asks that we place ‘lovingness’ and service to others at the forefront of our thinking, doing, and being." - Fabian Learn more about the Power of Three EcoSattva Training Underway! Our first group of EcoSattva Warriors are in training! We are learning from luminaries like Joanna Macy, Tara Brach and Bhikkhu Boddhi, powerful advocates for Mother Earth. And Kosmos Editor Nancy Roof is joining us! I look forward to forming our community as lovers of the earth and all life. It is especially meaningful for me to be a part of such a sacred subject as the first effort of Kosmos Community to come together in a learning project. We are now experimenting with different ways to come together in community – such as seed grants, readers essays, retreats, webinars and more. I have longed to interact with the Kosmos Community for many years as I have felt the energy of our invisible community growing through the years. Greetings to all you dear friends. - Nancy You can follow our progress in the Forum. The setting is informal and so far, illuminating! If you jump right in by March 4, you can easily catch up! Register here at the 50% group rate and enter 'Kosmos' in the group-name field. Be sure to drop an email to rfabian@kosmosjournal.org so we can loop you in. Sneak Peek: We have a new Kosmos collectible coming in March, for Community Members. Our bespoke pocket notebook is perfect for recording observations, dreams, affirmations or simple gratitude. Keep an eye out for it! Our Signature Meditation Bracelet sold out in February! It's back now - each one handmade by Kosmos friend, Kari Auerbach. Your purchase supports the work of Kosmos, so we can continue beautifully into the future. EcoSattva Training – Kosmos Learning Group Forming For all Kosmos Community Members We have made a special arrangement with OneEarth Sangha to take their asynchronous online course together as a special group. Founders of the course will join us for key sessions. Any Kosmos Community Member is welcome to join at a greatly reduced rate. If you are not already a Member of Kosmos Community, you can join here for as little as $12/year. “What does it mean to express a Buddhist response to climate change? What does our wisdom tradition and our love for this life call us to do? How can we respond with wisdom, compassion and courage?” We are forming a group to begin taking a self-paced online course together. The total cost is $27, a 50% savings over the standard course fee. Familiarity with Buddhism is not required. There are six 90-minutes sessions, plus readings and discussion. All sessions are pre-recorded. We hope to meet occasionally via video-call and complete the course together in eight weeks or so and to begin the course around March 1, 2017. We invite you to experience a powerful collection of teachers, activists and other leaders in our annual EcoSattva Training series. Built on the foundation of last year’s inaugural online course, you’ll hear from luminaries like Joanna Macy, global Buddhist activists like Thanissara, revered translators of Dharma like Bhikkhu Boddhi, powerful new voices in Dharma like Reverend Kyodo Williams, and many others. Most importantly, this year’s training offers another opportunity to come together in community to explore how the practices of wisdom and compassion can meet a challenge even as immense as global climate change.” If you are interested in taking this course together as a group with other Kosmos readers and staffers, contact rfabian@kosmosjournal.org. Group size limited. More Information about the course can be found here. Do not worry that is says the course has passed. We are taking the course by special arrangement. Do not register yet if you wish to take the course with Kosmos. We will let you know by email how and when to sign up. Kosmos Community News \| February 2017 Thank you for the many ways you encouraged us last month! Here's what you need to know about your community for the month of February: Call for Essays Twice a year Kosmos invites our community members to submit an essay up to 830 words. We choose two or three essays to publish in our hard copy Kosmos Journal and several others in Kosmos Online and on our website. We are preparing the next issue of Kosmos Journal right now, and hope you will participate. Our theme this Spring is 'Activism in the New Climate'. What does 'activism' mean to you, and how are you actively engaging the world in the current political, physical and emotional climate? Submit your essay here. Deadline March 1, 2017. EcoSattva Training - Kosmos Group Forming "What does it mean to express a Buddhist response to climate change? What does our wisdom tradition and our love for this life call us to do? How can we respond with wisdom, compassion and courage?" We are forming a group in February to begin taking a self-paced online course together. The total cost is $27, a 50% savings over the standard course fee. Familiarity with Buddhism is not required. There are six 90-minutes sessions, plus readings and discussion. All sessions are pre-recorded. We hope to meet occasionally via video-call and complete the course together in eight weeks. We invite you to experience a powerful collection of teachers, activists and other leaders in our annual EcoSattva Training series. Built on the foundation of last year’s inaugural online course, you’ll hear from luminaries like Joanna Macy, global Buddhist activists like Thanissara, revered translators of Dharma like Bhikkhu Boddhi, powerful new voices in Dharma like Reverend Kyodo Williams, and many others. Most importantly, this year’s training offers another opportunity to come together in community to explore how the practices of wisdom and compassion can meet a challenge even as immense as global climate change." Interested? Contact rfabian@kosmosjournal.org. Group size limited to 6-10. More Information Two more weeks to apply for a 2017 Kosmos Seed Grant! Kickstart your activism! Seed Grants of $2,500 will be awarded in Spring 2017 to individuals or organizations working to advance direct action for social justice using new and experimental approaches to break through cultural barriers. All Members of Kosmos Community are eligible to apply. TO APPLY, please go here. Be sure to log in. TO SUPPORT, please go here. 100% of your donation goes to Seed Grant Recipients. Be a Seed Grant Reviewer, Attend the Awards Dinner in NYC, or have a Seed Grant awarded in your name or the name of a loved one. Last year, this lovely family from Tulsa did just that. Their gift of $2500 enabled us to offer an additional Seed Grant. 'On December 29th, the call for proposals email for “Seed Grants" arrived in our inbox from Kosmos and it just clicked for us. We can’t talk about leadership and make a difference in society without promoting collaboration and civic engagement! There are lots of great ideas and efforts to make a difference in the world but without collaboration and civic engagement, it is hard for them to take off. We thought, “two grants isn’t enough and maybe we can help!" ' Our gift to you at the $30 level or higher: a handmade set of five notecards embedded with wildflower seeds! Each card comes with instructions for sprouting and planting. At the $50 level and above: Our signature blue Kosmos Meditation Bracelet, designed and hand-crafted by Kari Auerbach. You also receive the Seed Notecards. Panelist Jodie Evans, Co-founder CODEPINK PANEL: Activism in the New Climate Last month's panel was a great success. Thank you! History-making activists from three countries and wide experience shared their outlook for activism in 2017. Watch the program here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjnODVlkXUY From Our Forum KUDOS! This panel presentation was EXCELLENT – an international, multi-generational, multidisciplinary demonstration of BEING the change we want to see. The panel moderator did a masterful job. As I viewed the forum, tears of relief and hope occasionally welled up for me. I’ve described it to friends as “Activism 10.0”, and I’m enthusiastically referring people to the KOSMOS Community. I hope you’ll make this video freely available on the KOSMOS website – our world needs it. I only regret I couldn’t figure how to live post on the YouTube format during the event. Any suggestions? Again, thank you Nancy! Thank you Lina! Thank you panelists! Thank you Kosmos! for an inspired and inspiring panel presentation." - Karen 2017 Kosmos Seed Grant Guidelines Kosmos is pleased to announce the third year of the Kosmos Seed Grant initiative. Seed Grants of $2,500 will be awarded in Spring 2017 to individuals or organizations working to advance social change using nonviolent activism and experimental approaches that break through cultural barriers. Guidelines for applicants are as follows: All Members of Kosmos Community are eligible to apply. Not sure if you are a member? Click here. Individuals must apply through an accredited US non-profit. Any (501-C-3) non-profit organization, registered in the US, working anywhere in the world toward social change may apply. Projects should have a stated duration, with clear objectives and expected outcomes. Applicants should describe a clear and direct use of the funds and the impact it will have (i.e., not in funding general operations or overhead costs) In the spirit of Kosmos Journal’s first printing, funded by a $2,500 grant from the Lifebridge Foundation, we offer these grants to catalyze the efforts of people working at the edge of transformation, aligned with our stated mission: “to inform, inspire and engage individual and collective participation in local and global transformation in harmony with all Life.” Our 2017 theme, ‘Activism for a New Era’ is intended to encourage innovative and experimental approaches to engaged action . We define activism as ‘the policy or action of using vigorous methods to bring about political or social change.‘ New forms of activism may include art activism, subtle activism, youth activism, e-activism, alternative communities and collectives, and much more. Specifically we are interested in how your approach will help break down cultural divides and dispel stereotypes. How will diverse voices and perspectives be represented in your initiative? How will you bring people together to ignite positive change? Proposals will be in the form of brief essays. The most compelling proposals will be those that set forth a sound plan with a strong potential for success. The deadline for submission is February 15th, 2017 and awards will be announced in early April. TO APPLY, please go here. (http://www.kosmosjournal.org/programs/seed-grants/) Maximum essay length: 750 words Tulsa Family Enables Kosmos to Give an Extra Seed Grant – One Year Later Last year at this time, we were so thrilled when the Bailey J & Kellner Siegfried family contacted us with amazing news. They had learned that Kosmos awards Seed Grants of $2500 each year to people and organizations working at the glowing edge of transformation. They wanted to offer an entire Seed Grant on behalf of their family! Their generosity enabled us to give an extra Seed Grant last year and inspired us to create opportunities for others who are interested in supporting transformational change, to give. Here is their story: Kellner and I live in Tulsa, Oklahoma and have 4 children... age 9, 3 and twin 1 year olds. You asked us about local concerns in our community… gosh, we would say normal concerns as parents, but Kellner and I are optimists but realists… so ultimately, we see a lot of opportunity to enhance or improve things (families, society, leadership, interactions, consciousness, awareness, the world around us). In short, we like to focus on leadership and developing leadership capacity as best we can (our kids, schools, company, everyone we interact with). How did we get here? Looking back we can see it more clearly now but when our first child, London, was young (about 1), I had the opportunity to study for a masters at the University of Notre Dame. This was a tough time for us as I traveled every week for work and the week off… i traveled up to Notre Dame to fit a month of MBA into 4 days. It was tough, but it was strengthening and growing for us as a family starting out. The MBA program began with a full week emersion in what they called “Executive Integral Leadership.” This ultimately was the beginning of a transformation of awareness and understanding of the impact of leadership for us individually and society and humanity. The MBA program ended with a capstone class/engagement around global issues. Both classes were taught by Leo Burke. So it also was the beginning of our friendship with Leo, and the beginning of understanding and seeing a bigger picture. On the last day of the last class, Leo had a box of magazines he said talked about lots of the things we had learned and offered one to everyone who wanted one. It was Kosmos. From then on, we followed Leo and Kosmos - staying in touch and reading. As time went on things became more clear to us about what we are passionate about. Ultimately, the challenge is one of necessity for now and the future. We believe that we need more leaders making decisions from a deeper place of wisdom. That’s it in a nutshell. So, the more dialogue, conversation, understanding and engagement on raising children and leaders to lead from within, a place of reflection, understanding, awareness, consciousness, the better the world will be. As 2015 was coming to an end, Kellner and I and our kids were in the mode of year-end reflection, and thinking about 2016. On December 29th, the call for proposals email for "Seed Grants - Igniting Civic Engagement” arrived in our inbox from Kosmos and it just clicked for us. We can’t talk about leadership and make a difference in society without promoting collaboration and civic engagement! There are lots of great ideas and efforts to make a difference in the world but without collaboration and civic engagement, it is hard for them to take off. We thought, “two grants isn’t enough and maybe we can help, and keep it simple by just replying to the email. At Kosmos, we wondered how to acknowledge such a generous act, so we decided to ask the Siegfrieds to select a Seed Grant Recipient from a list of eight finalists. After careful deliberation, the Siegfried’s chose a recipient from the list and Kosmos chose two more. The remaining five applicants received Project of Promise recognition from Kosmos. This family’s beautiful act also reminded us that others might wish to play a similar role, by donating money, time or talent to the 2017 Seed Grant Campaign. Now we have created a way to do that and we have the Siegfrieds to thank! 2016 Kosmos Seed Grant Recipients: Activist Ashram, New York, NY Project NEWS (Native Engagement within Systems), Mandan, ND Wilmington in Transition Timebank, Wilmington, DE Kosmos 2016 Projects of Promise: The Chicago Wisdom Project, Chicago, IL Thriving Communities, Friday Harbor, WA Raices Cultural Center, New Brunswick, NJ Schumacher Center and Berkshares, Great Barrington, MA Great Lakes Commons, Little Britain, Ontario Kosmos Seed Notecards \| Our Gift when You Support Our Grant-giving Campaign Every year Kosmos gives grants of $2500 to individuals and organizations working at the edge of transformation. People have asked how to help! We created a Seed Grant Campaign for those who wish to get involved and we wanted to offer a gift for anyone who donates $30 or more to make more Seed Grants possible this year. We created a set of five Seed Notecards. Each simple unfolded card is embedded with wildflower seeds for you or your recipient to plant this spring. The cards are perfect for a quick 'thank you', expression of care, or wish for wellness. When you plant the Notecard in a pot of soil, the paper will grow into colorful wildflowers: Bird's Eye, Clarkia, Black Eyed Susan, Sweet Alyssum, English Daisy, Catchfly and Snap Dragon. Each card and color-coordinated envelope is hand-stamped with a floral symbol. There are three 5x4.5" cards and two 5x3.5" cards in each set. Each card has planting instructions. Wrapped in beautiful gold organza and a pink grosgrain ribbon, you may decide to keep and plant them all yourself! Donate to the Kosmos Seed Grant Campaign and receive our special thank-you gift - one set of five plantable Seed Notecards. US Domestic mailing only. Botanical PaperWorks supplied the paper. Here is more information from them about plantable paper. Plantable paper is a biodegradable eco-paper that is made with post-consumer materials (no trees harmed for this paper!) and embedded with seeds. When the paper is planted in a pot of soil, the seeds grow and the paper composts away. All that is left behind is flowers! How To Plant Plantable Paper a pot for planting some good potting soil plantable paper a sunny corner STEP 1 - PREPARE YOUR POT Fill your pot 2/3 full with good potting soil. Tamp down the soil and add more if necessary. You want the pot to be firmly full, but not packed. The paper can be planted indoors or outside, so you get to choose according to the temperature and conditions at the time of planting (we don't recommend planting outside if it's blizzarding or desert-hot!). STEP 2 - PLANT THE PAPER Take your plantable paper and cover the soil in the prepared pot with the paper. It's okay if the paper overlaps. Spread a 1/8 inch layer of soil over the plantable paper pieces and tamp down gently. STEP 3 - WATER DURING GERMINATION After planting the paper in your pot, give it a good soak. You want the paper and the soil to be nicely damp but not swimming in water. During the first 10 days, keep the paper moist at all times. The water is necessary for germination. STEP 4 - CARE AFTER GERMINATION Once sprouts appear, continue to keep the paper moist but be careful not to overwater. Once sturdy plants appear, water as needed. Here's what the pot looks like after planting a greeting card: STEP 5 - ENJOY THE FLOWERS Once the flowers start to blossom, enjoy them in the pot or transfer outside! Kosmos Community News \| January 2017 Welcome to a fresh New Year and a growing Kosmos Community! Here's what you need to know about your community for the month of January: A VERY SPECIAL GIFT Ken Wilber, Integral Theorist and writer on transpersonal psychology, has written and shared with us, a 90-page paper titled Trump and a Post-Truth World: An Evolutionary Self-Correction. We are sharing this unpublished paper with Kosmos Community for a very limited time. Until January 10 you can request the paper at info@kosmosjournal.org. Please do not share, post or publish this paper. This is a private preview of a work-in-progress. We are so grateful to Ken Wilber for supporting Kosmos Community by sharing this valuable work! PANEL: Activism in the New Climate, a Kosmos Online Event Kosmos will offer a live online panel event for the Kosmos Community on January 10 at 1pm EST. History-making activists from three countries and wide experience will join to discuss the outlook for activism in 2017. How will the new political climate, as well as the increasing pressures of climate chaos and exploitative and extractive practices, impact the attitudes and tactics of changemakers in the times ahead? Kosmos Community Members can find the Private URL in the Kosmos Community Forum. Post your questions and comments there! Seeding the Future \| 2017 Kosmos Seed Grants On the Kosmos Community mainpage, you'll see that we have started a new campaign: Seeding the Future. Check it out! Kosmos is pleased to announce the third year of the Kosmos Seed Grant initiative. Seed Grants of $2,500 will be awarded in Spring 2017 to individuals or organizations working to advance social change using new and experimental approaches to break through cultural barriers. TO APPLY, please go here. Be sure to log in.(http://www.kosmosjournal.org/programs/seed-grants/) Be a Seed Grant Reviewer, Attend the Awards Dinner in NYC, or have a Seed Grant awarded in your name or the name of a loved one. We have a sweet new gift to offer for every donation of $30 or more to our Seeding the Future Campaign. We created a set of five hand-stamped notecards embedded with wildflower seeds! Each card comes with instructions for sprouting and planting. News from the Forums Have you checked out the Kosmos Community Forums yet? This is evolving to become the heart of our Community, so please take the time to introduce yourself and your aspirations for 2017. Here are a few recent examples: Lately a feel a stronger calling/tugging towards the environmental front. I am interested in deepening my experience, understanding, and application of community. I am open to hangouts, discussions, dialogues, book clubs, and much more. I want to be exposed so I can grow and strengthen my “bandwidth” capacity which enables how I show up and can contribute in community personally and professionally. - Tiffany Am also very interested in progressing a conversation around childhood spiritual development that whole heartedly embraces nature. Outside of mainstream religions, this territory remains very under served – in research and practice – in the world. I am keen to explore much more with others and bring this conversation to life in ways that can move from very niche/alternative and into contemporary culture. - Michael I would hope to have a place to discuss what I’m reading in Kosmos. Just today, I read the article on Cultural Design by Joe Brewer, and it rocked my world. I’m especially interested in his denial of the distinction between problem versus predicament, a distinction I have recently embraced wholeheartedly. So it would be cool if there could be a forum thread for each article. Tracking traffic on such threads would also give the editorial staff essential feedback on what makes readers come alive. - Susan I grew up in the idealistic 1960s, and I’m trying to spark idealism in my students, to fan the flame into a vision of what the world could be if we unite and take action, each one in their own measure and own way. I see a lot of apathy and resignation, and if I can change that at all, I’ll have made a difference. So I’ll echo what others have said: I’m looking at Kosmos Community as a place to give and receive nurturance, information, and support as we go through these times of fundamental transformation. - Cheryl	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5061
__label__wiki	0.718579	0.718579	HomeFestivalBrahmaputra Film Festival Sets Off Brahmaputra Film Festival Sets Off Pranjal Borah September 11, 2017 The fifth edition of the three- day Brahmaputra Film Festival, aimed to promote cinema and filmmakers from North East India, will showcase films both from the region and outside from September 15. The festival will promote North East as a destination for film-making and also motivate aspiring filmmakers through interaction with established and popular filmmakers, according to festival director Tanushree Hazarika. "The festival also aims to bridge the gap by bringing together storytellers from within and outside the region under a roof, besides promoting cinema, film-makers and culture of North East India," she said recently in a press meet. The highlight of the festival is the short film contest to recognise new generation of filmmakers and give them a platform to showcase cinema to a wider audience. Films from the region to be screened at the festival are ‘Loktak Lairembee’ directed by Haobam Paban Kumar from Manipur, Khasi film ‘My Name is Eeooow’ by O Doren from Meghalaya, two films from Arunachal Pradesh - ‘Escaping Time’ by Rhett Cutrell in English and ‘Aaba’ by Amar Kaushik in Apatani and Assamese films - ‘Liakat’ by Monjul Baruah and ‘Antardrishti’ by Rima Das. Acclaimed films such as ‘Mukti Bhawan’, ‘Sairat’ and ‘A Death in the Gunj’ are also a part of the festival. A short English film ‘A Black Cat’, based on a story by Ruskin Bond and directed by Assamese filmmaker Bhargav Saikia, will also be screened during the festival. Film directors Vishal Bharadwaj, Gauri Shinde, Nagesh Kukunoor, Abhisekh Chaubey and Nagraj Manjule along with actor Adil Hussain would participate in different interactive sessions during the festival. Prantik Deka	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5062
__label__cc	0.731736	0.268264	Disclaimer: The Hungry Mirror, West of Wawa and Cannibals of the Afterlife are all works of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. Book trailer for West of Wawa: http://bit.ly/qXrJLn READER REVIEWS FOR WEST OF WAWA A Beautiful Picture of Canada "It's great to have a book that's not about luxury travel but still paints a beautiful picture of Canada and all the adventure you can have. I was very impressed by the story in the end." Alex, Chatelaine BookClub I Was So Drawn In By Benny Before, I'm not sure I would have thought a book set mostly in various buses would be as gripping, but I was so drawn in by Benny (even when she frustrated me). And I can't get over how amazing it was to read about someone experiencing Canada that way. Interesting to have a coming-of-age book set at the end of your 20s.... I think Churchill was my favourite bit so far. Haha, aw, the polar beeeeeers. – Stacy, Chatelaine BookClub All The Rites of Passage I really liked Benny as a character and what the story had to say about persevering through difficulty. So typically coming-of-age with all the rites of passage. – Laurie Grassi, Chatelaine BookClub A Wonderful Journey! I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and found Benny's journey across our great land to be both thought provoking and ultimately inspiring. I enjoyed the familiarity of many of the places she visits and loved her interpretation of the Canadian landscape. Benny notes at one point how easy it is to take a wrong turn in life - a message that should resonate with us all. I highly recommend De Nikolits' wonderful novel and look forward to reading more from her in the future. – Lorry-Ann Austin Enjoyed It Immensely I just finished West of Wawa and I enjoyed it immensely. Benny is a great character and you really get drawn in to her adventure although there are times when you just want to shake her and tell her to smarten up. Glad that her story had a happy ending. – Syd Bradley Benny Has a Life Beyond This Trip! I finished reading West of Wawa last night. WOW!!! It was soooo great. I honestly couldn’t put it down. I read every night that I had a chance until I was falling asleep with the book in my hands. It would find it in the covers with me in the morning! I love the ending and Benny is so great. I can hardly wait to read about her next adventure. Benny has a life beyond this trip! – Kristin Jenkins A Great Read with a Poetic Ending! I've always been curious about embarking on a solo trip across Canada but haven't yet had to guts to do so. Reading West of Wawa allowed me to live that fantasy vicariously and I felt like I was right in the action with Benny, the quirky yet neurotic protagonist. I experienced a plethora of emotions from tender and sad to blood boiling out of anger to downright laughing out loud. A great read with a poetic ending! – Wendy Ding, Illustrator, Toronto This Book Needs To Go International! I did not like this book......I LOVED it! Loved Benny right away, loved her journey, her journey to self-discovery and I wanted so badly for her to heal her wounds, but as in real life, it takes time...I'm so glad she was a "real" character, no one is perfect, thank goodness! I purposely took my time towards the end of the book, because I did NOT want it to end! A sequel "Benny in T.O",would be fab but... how can you top West of Wawa? I'm an impatient and fussy reader and the book really kept me interested, it moved fast, and I never guessed the outcome of her interesting journey!! Congratulations on a FABULOUS book! This book needs to go international! – Lynn Bunker, Prop Stylist Such An Interesting, Complicated Character, I Couldn't Put The Book Down I took the book to Paris with me and read it on the plane. I couldn't put it down. Benny was such an interesting, complicated character. Her love of Canada was so refreshing and her adventures with men so disturbing. Sometimes I wanted to give her a shake and then I wanted to hug her. Traveling by bus is so uncomfortable and challenging and you made Benny's experience so believable. I hope that you will write another book with Benny. – Judith Kenny Quite the Everywoman Character In Benny Wow - what a great book! I finally had a chance to read it over the holidays. I think you've created quite the Everywoman character in Benny. Just know you've given the world a gift both in the Benny character and in the story. I think Benny's story resonates with many many women. – Deb Bradley An Amazing Book Just finished reading West of Wawa and loved it! An amazing book. Now it's on to 'real life' I guess and facing my own world! – Kim B Reaching for freedom and gleedom… Benny is a marvelous achievement Benny … so smart, never self-deluding, at core level … her inner dialogue exuding dollops of extreme self control AND abandon. Ever diverging thought patterns and directions. Passions, disdain, humour, scorn, capable too of deep caring, of nurturing. Always seeking … keenly sharp divisions and passions divulged and revealed ... at times tottering, over-medicated disconnected, dispersing seemingly scattered thoughts ... THEN reconnecting more clearly than ever. Dispensing at times, ENTIRELY with known and trusted paths … dispirited, then lifted to joy by inner light, kindness, by caring, by truth, by sheer beauty … of fields and skies and rocks … things scenic. Registering things deeply … situations and people noted on many levels ... minutely examining ... both fiercely separate and deeply clannish. Endearing joy in fresh t-shirts and sweet feet. Toxicity levels MUCH scrutinised ... moral and edible toxins mulled over. Tottering on many an edge, but capable of inner resources to re- empower. Running on almost empty sometimes, then rising phoenix-like, renewed, impassioned and energised. This is an edifying journey on eating edicts alone. Benny, benefiting spiritually, emotionally, on this journey, growing, ultimately strengthening through each critical moment. Recovering after being weakened, senses dulled, inebriated, inertia, edging towards danger, edgy and vulnerable, yet there is this thread, this underlying sense of Benny’s sense of self coupled with her courage, her competence, her capability, her sense of responsibility. She ALLOWS wounds to heal, she is ever-renewed by nature, landscape- therapy, HEALED by innate hope ... her awesome inner healing. Benny is at times deeply passive, yet never entirely voiceless, even at her lowest ebb. She is capable of self-starting, refueling, emerging victorious, from voids, never avoiding self … looking into each crevice, abyss, ever- exploring. She examines her life deeply, even when feeling crushed, or facing desertion and betrayal. Ever desirous of journeying on, regardless of vulnerabilities and bruises, thus deepening her self awareness, learning and evolving. Immersed in life, reaching towards freedom and gleedom! Nature-struck. Striding on towards harmony, forgiveness, both self-forgiveness and reaching out to others in forgiveness, ultimately compassionate. There is a free-er unstructuredness, alongside her fiercely creative and marvellous self discipline. Benny is a marvelous achievement. – Shirley McDaniel, artist Captivating! Lisa de Nikolits does not disappoint with her second novel "West of Wawa". A perfect read for anyone that has wanted/started a new life in a new country. Be prepared to enjoy a journey across Canada with the lovable Benny, as she discovers new places, new experiences and a new love. A journey that you never want to end! – Brendan Fisher A Good Romp Through Canada I just finished your book West of Wawa last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. A good romp through Canada. You must have been to most of those places. My husband enjoyed West of Wawa too. – Vonny Brioux Another great book, Lisa! – Marilyn Strauch I LOVE Benny So Much I finally had time to pick up West of Wawa and devour it! I LOVE Benny so much and can't wait for the movie. Wouldn't it be the best movie? Shouldn't you send a copy of your book with a note to Ellen Page? I can see her as Benny for sure. Seriously, I love the style of writing. The book was gripping from the first page. I loved all the characters and how well you developed them. – Robert Sheppard Reads Like A Thriller Without Having A Single Element of Your Usual Thriller Road novels are generally hard to write and good examples of this genre can be hard to found. This general statement is ever more true if you are talking about a trip across almost every province and territory of the second biggest country on the face of earth, Canada. It is, however, just that that de Nikolitis has attempted as we follow Benny on this "trip of a lifetime" and she can be congratulated for an exciting novel that lets us travel around the country with Benny without falling to a syndrome of mere DODPAA: Describing One Damn Place After Another. As a matter of fact, Benny's trip which, after a short stay in Toronto, starts out east and continues all the way to Vancouver on the west coast, reads like a thriller without having a single element of your usual thriller. This story is that of a young woman experiencing a rather typical life crisis that has led her to travel to the not-so-thrilling Canada. After failing in her attempts at painting, she founds a job as a graphic designer in Toronto, not exactly the most exciting job out there. In the entire length of her trip, nothing that extraordinary happens except for a succession of mostly negative romantic experiences and casual encounters. None of this makes for a thriller yet "West of Wawa" while being essentially about a woman's internal journey as much about her external one doesn't cease to thrill us and can be classified as a page-turner. – Arash Azizi Darkly Funny, Gritty and at Times Disturbing West of Wawa is darkly funny, but a gritty, and at times, disturbing read. Benny’s need to escape includes an overindulgence in drugs and alcohol and this flaw leads her into extremely dangerous situations. She celebrates at the end of her long trip, and honestly, I was just glad she made it out alive. That she finds her way back to those she loves, and the art she loves, is such a relief. But I would have liked to see more of that process of discovery along the way. And one more thing. If you’ve always wanted to travel across Canada to all those provinces, I mean really get the good, the bad and yes, the ugly on that huge expanse of land to our north, save yourself the bus trip and read West of Wawa. It’s all there–but you can enjoy it in clean, not to mention odor-free, comfort. – Cathy C. Hall Great Characters, Great Descriptions I really liked West of Wawa. I must admit that I had a hard time getting into the story, but once I got to the chapter Betty Boop's Spitting Mad, I could barely put it down! Great characters, great descriptions. I did loathe almost every male character except George. Mickey and Sheldon were the worst. So glad Benny did away with the drugs and found a happy place in the end! I don't think I'd be a good bus traveller. I could see this book as a movie! — Kim Wyant What A Great Read. I read West of Wawa, and I loved it! Having grown up in Canada with one parent on either side of the country, I took my fair share of Greyhound bus trips across the TransCanada.Your book brought me right back. What a great read. Keep it up, and keep me posted on any new creations! — Sarah L I Could Relate So Much! I picked up this book with eager anticipation and I was definitely not disappointed! This book grabbed me from page one and captured my attention throughout the entire novel! The book is sexy, edgy and well written. It made me laugh out loud and hate some of the characters! It definitely provoked strong emotions! It was fun, and brought the middle-aged me back to my early twenties when I was way more footloose and fancy free! I loved this book! The descriptions of some of the small towns across Canada really resonated well with me. I passed this book along to four of my friends who have all loved it! It is a great read, a perfect summer read, a real coming of age story! As a Canadian woman, I feel this is a must read for any of us! It is just totally relate able! — Bridgette Ritacca Highly Compelling I enjoyed reading West of Wawa. I found Benny intriguing and complex and relatable, and her experiences travelling across Canada highly compelling. I also really liked the author’s rich descriptions of the cities and towns Benny visits on her journey. — Kim Shiffman Thoroughly Enjoyed It I borrowed Debbie's copy of West of Wawa when I was back east this summer (sorry, that doesn't help with book sales), and I just wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'll look for your new book coming out next spring, and I might even buy my own copy! — Pam Bradley If you haven't read Lisa de Nikolits's West of Wawa, you should. It's amazing. — Jacqueline Valencia The Book Was FabulousWas Fabulous I loved West of Wawa. The book was fabulous and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Loved the characters, the story-line as well as the various backdrops – I made copious notes of where to visit and what to avoid, so it was educational as well. I’ll now be going out in search of your first book – can’t wait to read it. — Bianca Marais— Most Excellent I just finished West of Wawa! I loved Benny! Does her story continue? There seems to be more adventures for her. Most excellent! — Renée Frost Modern Day Romance Lisa de Nikolits has written a most delightful book in which the heroine journeys not only geographically but emotionally across Canada. It is truly a modern day romance for not only does Benny (heroine) meet some rather scrumptious men but also finds love for herself. – Mandy Eve Barnett A Fantastic Book! It was fantastic! I actually felt that it was me taking that journey across Canada, with the exception that I was safe and sound in my bed. Could you please send me the titles of your books. I have to read them all. – Patti Looney www.inanna.ca Photo © Bradford Dunlop Chatelaine Bookclub • 3 book club discussions http://bit.ly/oc5ogr http://bit.ly/w2e1GP http://bit.ly/p66NyL • author Q+A http://bit.ly/nGvemB • a casting call http://bit.ly/t9uWHS Q+A on First Line Blog, hosted by Lori Ann Bloomfield, author of The Second River Child http://bit.ly/p436Q2 Guest Blogger on Lisa Young's Blog: topic, The Sweet Joy of Writing. http://networkedblogs. com/nmcR7 Launch party pre-reading talk http://bit.ly/q5vKor Photos of launch party http://on.fb.me/oiodkZ LINKS TO READINGS, TALKS, BLOGS AND BOOKCLUBS Inky Fresh Press Q+A http://bit.ly/qUV0xi Comment on the launch party "I went to the launch party of West of Wawa published by Inanna Publication and Education Inc. It was a great event for a great book. The novel is written by Lisa de Nikolits. She is the most ‘un-writerly’ writer I know. She is vivacious and friendly. That’s rare in a writer. She has an infectious smile. That’s rare, too.And, of course, she is a brilliant storyteller." Mayank Bhatt, Generally About Books http://bit.ly/vbIWGy Book reading at Toronto Women's Bookstore was wonderful. On Saturday, 5th November, I read from West of Wawa along with two wonderful authors: Dawn Promislow (reading from Jewels and Other Stories) and Danila Botha (reading from Got No Secrets) We had a wonderful time and enjoyed great support - many thanks to everyone who came! A reading on YouTube: http://bit.ly/u5eyG2 REVIEWS OF WEST OF WAWA Reads Like a Love Letter to Canada Canadian literature is surprisingly lacking in cross-country road trip stories—perhaps due to the sheer amount of empty space in between our cities and towns. But in (Inanna), Lisa de Nikolits tackles this very subject, sending her protagonist—a wise-cracking Aussie woman named Benny—on a journey from Toronto to Vancouver on a Greyhound bus in an attempt to escape the the mistakes she’s made in her life. With a fast-paced plot and characters who are complex, messy and sometimes hilarious, West of Wawa reads like a love letter to Canada—the Canada, at least, that exists west of, well… you know. Review by Amy Jones (author of What Boys Like), for The Walleye, December 2011 Written with Immediacy and Freshness West of Wawa is a journey towards self-realization that features a vulnerable, fearless and funny woman named Benny. She is on the run from a failed marriage, unhealthy food, and pretty much life in general. The author writes with a sense of immediacy and freshness that pulls the reader into the story and shows how a life can turn from emptiness to one of fulfillment. – The Temiskaming Shores Public Library Blog: by Catherine Gillier One Of My Favourite Reads of 2012, It Will Be A Difficult Act to Follow I loved Benny as a character. She is utterly flawed, not always very likeable, quite selfish and self-centred in ways. Despite all this, there is an absolutely touching vulnerability to Benny. As the book progressed I found myself absolutely, solidly in love with Benny and everything about her character, the good and the bad. At times I felt that I wasn’t just reading the book from Benny’s perspective but as if I were Benny. I completely empathised with her and even though her decisions were often questionable, I could understand the basis for them, the reasons she took such strange steps. There is so much to this book, despite a premise that seems ridiculously simple. A twenty-something screw-up on a road trip? Maybe. But I rather think that that is selling this book so very short. Instead, think of woman who is full of potential, with a bright future lying ahead of her if only she can find it. A kind soul that has been buried under expectation and disappointment. A lovely young woman who doesn’t value herself enough to recognise the love and respect she deserves from others. I enjoyed every moment of West of Wawa. It wasn’t always easy to read, it didn’t always feel comfortable but it resonated with me for days afterward. I missed Benny. I found myself wondering what would happen next. I wanted to know what her next adventures would be. I have finished some books and felt their absence keenly but it is a very rare thing for me to a finish a book and feel the loss of the character, rather than just the loss of a great story. Incredibly thought-provoking, touching, moving and inspiring, West of Wawa has been one of my favourite reads of 2012 so far. It will certainly be a difficult act to follow. – Donna Brown, www.bookbagsandcatnaps.com The Literary Press Group picked West of Wawa as one of their fiction selects: "For this festive season we've put together a quick list of some recent favourites to see you through to the new year. Whether you're looking for a last minute gift or some vacation reading material, this list is sure to have something for everyone." A Funny and Fulfilling Story "Travelling along with Benny on her journey of self-discovery is an adventure – I kept wanting more of this witty character. Living vicariously through her fearless choices and adventure-filled travels made me want to hop on a bus to see the country. Through West of Wawa's funny and fulfilling story, you can't help but root for Benny and her broken heart. And there's no doubt you'll be pleased by the story's outcome." – Daniela Payne, web editor, Canadian Living Benny is a Treat Pill-popping, wisecracking Benny may only be 29, but she's on the run from a failed marriage, ruined art career, unhealthy food – pretty much life in general – and seeking salvation on a cross-Canada bus journey. And the true north strong and free may just have some hope in store for this Aussie wanderer. A funny, moving journey towards self-realization. Benny is a treat. – Chatelaine Magazine. West of Wawa was one of four editor's picks in the September 2011 issue of Chatelaine and was featured extensively on their bookclub. An Engaging and Likeable Protagonist and I Really Cared What Happened to Her. I read West of Wawa while I was on vacation in Arizona a couple of weeks ago. It was a book that I always wanted to get back to, to see what was going to happen next. Benny is a very engaging and likeable protagonist and I really cared what happened to her. Sometimes I wanted to shake her....but she pulled through everything with amazing strength and optimism. – Pam Mountain, Head Librarian, Annette Street Library, Toronto You Can't Stop Reading! West of Wawa is a story readers can easily connect with. The story of Benny is one reader will easily relate to and the way her tale is intriguingly told by Lisa de Nikolits allows the reader to feel as if they know Benny personally and are on the runaway train of escape alongside her. Benny flees the known for the unknown by adventuring north with her bags full of narcotics which she consumes regularly to help numb the pains of her past while indulging in self destructive behaviors as they present themselves. On her travels she seeks anonymity, but can’t help to engage with various characters that add to her personal trip of self-discovery, new friendships, and new found identity. West of Wawa is a read that once you start the journey with Benny, you can’t stop reading until you follow her through the entire stages of destruction to destiny! – Amy Lance, Wondrous Women Worldwide Very Good Story! West of Wawa was an interesting read. It was well written, I truly enjoyed the writing style and the language what was used for storytelling. West of Wawa is definitely worth of reading, especially if you like road novels but the novel is so much more than a road trip. What I enjoyed about the book was the fact, that you got a very captivating into one woman's life, to her inner thoughts, doubts, dreams, nightmares, wishes. The book did not concentrate only to the trip through Canada, but the main emphasis was on Benny and her growth. Benny was not always very likable or lovable and she was quite selfish, but she was also a wonderful woman who could pass her troubles and grow and love. I think the author did a very good job with Benny. West of Wawa is a story which is interesting, you are taken through a journey of a woman finding herself and that journey is captivating! Definitely a very good book to read! – Inga Kupp-Silberg (ingasilbergbooks.com) A Fascinating Journey to Find Herself West of Wawa is a fascinating book. I don't approve of self-medicating, but don't worry. Not to give a spoiler, but Benny's story ends happily. After enduring bad buses, slow trains, and seedy traveling companions for 72 days, she finally reaches the end of her journey in Vancouver. Not all of it was bad, though. In addition to breathtaking scenery, Benny makes two friends, real friends, the kind who stick with you.At then end of her journey, Benny has discovers her true self. Watching another woman reduced to begging, "Benny thought how easy it was to take a wrong turn in life – a turn where one thing led to another, and another, until one day you woke up and the face in the mirror belonged to no one you knew, no one you ever thought you'd know." West of Wawa is about Benny's internal journey while she engages in her external journey. Authors are told to avoid stories set in moving vehicles, that they are boring. Not so! Ms De Nikolits creates an exotic ride across Canada, each step exciting and eventful. And whether she stops over in a motel, hotel, hostel, or private home, Benny finds adventure. I love Ms De Nikolit's turn of phrase, such as describing Manitoba's mosquitoes "So big they could chew through leather trousers." Benny started out a selfish, bitter woman. Although I always liked her in this book, she ended up a person I can admire and respect. A talented, energetic person I would want for a friend. She realized, with a small measure of pride, that the trip had taught her a couple of things, not the least of which was that she was a survivor." Don't let that tidbit from near the end prevent your reading West of Wawa. Benny's is a fast-paced, intriguing journey – Carolyn Smith (A Writer's Life) I Loved Taking this Journey with Benny I am truly honored to have read this book. I read it in one sitting and truly loved the book. I couldn't put it down because I thought that Benny's journey was a train wreck waiting to happen. I love discovering a book about Canada and a Canadian author. Lisa nailed the people of Newfoundland. As I was reading this I could actually feel like I was there. I loved taking this journey with Benny. I am so looking forward to reading more of Lisa's books. – Cindy’s Love of Books, Cindy Smith AUTHOR REVIEWS OF WEST OF WAWA Congratulations On This Award-winning Novel I just finished West of Wawa last night! It was a thoroughly enjoyable read. Benny’s a delightful character – I loved her dry sense of humour. And so wonderful to go on tour of Canada! Some of those places I’ve been, but not all. I really felt like I was on the bus with her; the book was so effective at capturing the sights, smells and sensations of both the grittier back-packing method of travel and the glorious ever-changing landscapes that make up this vast country – not to mention the interior changing/maturing landscape of Benny herself. Congratulations again on this award-winning novel. I bet it was very fun to write. – Brenda Missen, author of Tell Anna She's Safe Fresh, Funny and Filled with Wonderful Details Lisa de Nikolits takes us on an unforgettable road trip in her second novel, West of Wawa. Fueled by bitterness and anger, 29-year-old Benny leaves her home in Sydney, Australia, and heads across the world to Canada. She’s hell-bent on escape. She leaves a failed art career, a broken marriage and everyone she knows. In St. John’s, Nfld., she hauls her backpack filled with codeine, Valium and Southern Comfort onto a Greyhound bus and sets out into the great Canadian unknown. De Nikolits has a way with words, and West of Wawa is fresh, funny and filled with wonderful details. Benny is a tough, wise-cracking little heroine, who is always true to character, whether enthusing over a sunset or picking herself up after an encounter with one of the loser males she meets. De Nikolits reveals Benny’s backstory gradually, only telling us about her disastrous art show and marriage breakup at points in the story when Benny is able to look at them objectively. De Nikolits also deftly steers the novel away from travelogue, and makes only passing references to famous landmarks on the route Benny takes. The trip is about Benny’s inner journey from emptiness and despair, to the realization that her life hasn’t been all that bad and there are good times ahead. “Life’s what you make it, you know,” Benny says. “We all get knocks, yeah, it’s how you take it on the chin.” West of Wawa won the 2012 Independent Publisher Book Awards’ Silver Medal for Popular Fiction. It’s a delightful read. Rosemary McCracken, author of Safe Harbor Idiosyncratic and Unique Characters… I couldn't put it down Lisa de Nikolits' West of Wawa bursts with a sense of immediacy and freshness. Full of humor and tragi-comedic elements, in a style that is smooth and fast paced, West of Wawa is a delight to read. The characters, particularly Benny, are so idiosyncratic and unique that they prick at, then fully permeate the heart. I couldn’t put it down. – Danila Botha, author of Got No Secrets Engaging and Rewarding Read Lisa de Nikolits’ vibrant characters and intriguing plot make West of Wawa an engaging and rewarding read. Traveling from city to city, traumatized Benny tries to put the torn pieces of her soul back together. Readers will experience awe as they follow the main character’s traveling-therapy and her unusual openness to strangers, which will surprise and then haunt readers. – Ava Homa, author of Echoes from The Other Land Pulls the Reader into the Story Lisa de Nikolits is an amazing writer. She has a gift of being able to paint pictures, pull the reader into the story and keep them turning the page. West of Wawa shows how a life can turn from emptiness to one of fulfillment. West of Wawa is a great read and I hope you'll pick up a copy. – Nikki Rosen, author of In the Eye of Deception. EVENTS AND READINGS (visit the photo gallery page for more pics) Comment on guest talk at George Brown College: "Thank you for coming, we really enjoyed listening to you!: Ava Homa, author of Echoes from The Other Land and lecturer at George Brown on The Art of The Short Story Signing and reading at West of Wawa book launch "West of Wawa is a funny, moving exploration of a surprising journey towards self-realization – and Benny, its pill-popping, wise-cracking heroine is a treat. De Nikolits's book will ring true for anyone who has ever had even a moment of self-doubt."— Chatelaine Magazine Award Winner as announced in the Quill & Quire West of Wawa won the 2012 IPPY Silver Medal Winner for Popular Fiction Fun Fact: Rex Pickett won the Gold (to West of Wawa's Silver) with his follow-up novel to Sideways. His winning work is titled Vertical. Presented West of Wawa at the Niagara Literary Festival on 16th June in St Catharines. We were at the bookfair at The Fine Grind Café and later took part in an entertaining reading/discussion at the MayTay Café along with fellow authors Betsy Balega (Being Mystic and In Touch With God) and fellow Inanna author Brenda Missen (Tell Anna She's Safe). West of Wawa wins a Silver IPPY for Popular Fiction This from Dorothy McIntosh, author of the highly acclaimed The Witch of Babylon… From the opening of the novel I was drawn into Benny's world and as the pages turned became captivated by her adventures and especially the way she embraced life in the face of all her challenges. Heartwarming, sensual, and at times hilarious, Benny's road trip won't fail to engage you. A wonderful portrait of Canada too. This author is a brilliant writer and I look forward to more of her books. – Review on amazon.ca Below: Social Media comments on Facebook keep Benny alive! IPPY Silver-Award Winner: Popular Fiction Chatelaine Editor's Pick The Hungry Mirror and West of Wawa are now available as ebooks at select online stores: http://tinyurl.com/cz8p8yj (The Hungry Mirror) http://tinyurl.com/crdpdlc (West of Wawa) LAST READING FOR 2012, PLASTICINE READING SERIES "Lisa de Nikolits reads from passages from her novels in which the characters either read or write poems – the poetry captures the nature of the p.o.v. strongly and reflects the character and not the author trying to be poetic: ‘I may be a loser/but I’ve always dreamed of someone to hold’ ‘dance on the morals of witchdoctors and madman.’ After a too brief set she was brought back to read more – this time a prose section of West of Wawa – which pulled her in emotionally as she read and pulled us in at the same time." – Duncan Armstrong With Cathy Petch (top left), Michael Fraser, Lisa Young (bottom left). Note: The Hungry Mirror, West of Wawa, The Witchdoctor's Bones, A Glittering Chaos, Between The Cracks She Fell, The Nearly Girl, Single Girls Go Mad Sooner and Cannibals of the Afterlife are all works of fiction by Lisa de Nikolits. Names, characters, places and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. All work is original and the author holds copyright. http://on.fb.me/t3lva8 http://bit.ly/v5Rk08 http://bit.ly/1nKkbxY The Occult Persuasion Rotten Peaches No Fury Like That TheNearlyGirl BetweenTheCracksSheFell TheWitchdoctor'sBones AGlitteringChaos WestOfWawa TheHungryMirror West of Wawa Published in Fall 2011	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5068
__label__wiki	0.893661	0.893661	Congress President Rahul Gandhi waves at his supporters. Photo: PTI Rahul Gandhi tours Kerala, in search of votes and candidates 2 min read . Updated: 14 Mar 2019, 09:15 PM IST Nidheesh M.K. Rahul Gandhi will officially kick off the Congress campaign in Kerala Gandhi’s visit is expected to bring some turnaround for the Congress Lok Sabha Elections 2019Kerala THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Rahul Gandhi, touring Kerala on Thursday to officially kick off the Congress poll campaign, was in for embarrassment when his senior leader Tom Vadakkan exited. On the one hand, Gandhi already had the mighty task of changing the mind of the senior most leaders who are turnning away from the poll contest. On the one hand, he had the mighty task of changing the mind of the senior most leaders who are turnning away from the poll contest. On the other hand came the unexpected exit of Tom Vadakkan, adding more to the embarrassment. Gandhi's itinerary in Kerala was instructive, shaped by an important criterion that the Congress is trying to convert into votes in the polls—political murders in North Kerala. He visited the families of slain youth Congress leaders in Kannur and Kasargod, allegedly under the hands of the ruling communist party activists. However, Vadakkan's exit almost entirely shadowed the visit's such purposes. Vadakkan was one of those old Congress leaders in Kerala who acted like a bridge between local unit and Delhi leadership. Many of the leaders first approached him to present their matters before the leadership in Delhi, said a Congress leader, requesting not to be named. It is not the electoral impact the Congress is worried about, he said. Indeed, the Congress in Kerala does not consider him to have any base, even at his native place, Thrissur, where his strongest contacts in Catholic church holds a significant sway, he said. In fact, the buzz is that it is the Congress' denial of Thrissur seat in back to back polls which caused Vadakkan to quit. The Congress position was also vindicated as Vadakkan's announcement was received with a swarm of trolls against the BJP in social media in Kerala. Writer NS Madhavan suggested that it is more of a liability than a gain for the BJP. He tweeted: "I am reminded of Parameswarji, BJP ideologue in Kerala, who, when he was informed that Kamala Suraiya had converted to Islam, said, “God save Islam!"" But, according to the above mentioned Congress leader, the optics around the Vadakkan's exit right when the Gandhi is touring the state worry the grand old party. Vadakkan going to BJP shows the Congress in Kerala is also vulnerable to the so-called exodus to the saffron brigade, he said. This has already a much heated debate in the poll campaign. Two days ago, its principal enemy, communist leader and Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, accused the Congress in a public rally of becoming "a recruiting agent" for BJP. "How can we believe Congress candidates?" asked Vijayan. Adding to the chaos, the state vigilance department booked three Congress MLAs-- Hibi Eden, AP Anil Kumar and Adoor Prakash--who were widely expected to be included in the candidates list, under sexual assault charges on Thursday. The allegations are not new, made by Saritha Nair of the infamous 2016 solar scandal, and were noted widely even before the assembly elections at the time, which the three leaders won. The MLAs called ratcheting up the old allegations ahead of the polls is motivated by political concerns. Gandhi and his aides bungling the selection process not only lost the Congress an early edge in the polls, but has caused the state unit to come across as weak, incompetent, and riddled with personal fights than the party’s interests—both within and amongst its allies—said political analyst Jacob George.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5069
__label__wiki	0.945249	0.945249	Schools advisory group tapped to manage Measure S funds By Megan O’Neil Three former Glendale Unified school board candidates were among the nine people named Tuesday to a committee that will advise district officials on capital projects funded by the $270-million school bond measure passed in April. Todd Hunt, Vahik Satoorian and Dan Cabrera were among the six challengers in the school board race that culminated on April 5 with the reelection of incumbents Mary Boger and Nayiri Nahabedian. The additional members of the Superintendent’s Facility Advisory Committee include Richard Collins, Nora Matosian, Lynn McGinnis, Naveed Near-Ansari, Steve Robertson and Rebecca York. This is the second of three committees that will assist as the district rolls out multiple large-scale facilities and infrastructure projects funded by Measure S, the $270-million bond approved by voters earlier this year. In June, district officials named seven people to the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, which will review expenditures, inspect facilities and communicate with the public. Officials currently are assembling a technology-specific subcommittee that will be composed of two members of the Superintendent’s Facility Advisory Committee and three additional community members. “Their charge will be looking at a lot of what is going on technologically, particularly in regard to our technological infrastructure,” Deputy Supt. John Garcia said. Applications for the technology subcommittee are available on the district website. The deadline is Sept. 2. The Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee is required by state law and holds some supervisorial powers. The facilities and technology committees were voluntarily created by the district and are solely advisory. Officials said they received nine applications for the Superintendent’s Facility Advisory Committee. They then added to the candidate pool for the Facility Advisory Committee the 44 individuals who had previously applied for the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee. “We had such a wonderful group of people who applied for all of our committees,” said Eva Lueck, the district’s chief financial and business officer. “It was certainly my pleasure to sit with the superintendent as we went through the process.” Measure S passed on April 5 with 69.9% of the vote and is being phased in on the heels of Measure K, a $186-million bond passed in 1997 that financed major projects, such as the refurbishment of Clark Magnet High School. The cost to property owners will remain unchanged, at about $46 per $100,000 of assessed value through 2050, according to district officials. The first series of Measure S bonds — a total of $54 million — were sold this week. Projects slated for bond funding include technology infrastructure upgrades and school site facility upgrades. L.A. River revitalization: Plan to connect Verdugo Mountains, San Rafael Hills unveiled A plan to connect two ecologically rich areas in Glendale’s Verdugo Wash — for animals and possibly people — was given the thumbs up by officials tasked with revitalizing the upper part of the Los Angeles River. Clark Magnet, Crescenta Valley High students show off skills at national championship Clark Magnet High School’s Larisa Assadourian, Tsoler Demerdjian and Alaina Chiriyankandath Joby along with Crescenta Valley’s Carly Ngo earned national titlist acclaim at the weeklong event held at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf raises more than $60,000 for charity with its Heroes at Heart Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf presented a check for about $31,000 in Glendale on Tuesday to the California Fire Foundation as part of its Heroes at Heart fundraising campaign. Glendale firefighters are ‘Heroes at Heart’ in a new ad campaign Newly minted septuagenarian sets out to walk every street in Glendale Recently, David Eisenberg realized he’s walked on nearly every street in Glendale, where he’s lived since 1985. Now, he’s turned putting his feet on every street in the city into a personal mission. Last remaining ‘Welcome to Glendale’ sign removed Motorists traveling along Foothill Boulevard will be welcomed to Glendale no more. MAP Accelerator math aid to debut at Glendale Unified this upcoming year For several years, many Glendale Unified teachers have benefited from videos, courses, lessons and other learning services provided by the nonprofit Khan Academy online educational organization. Man dies in apparent suicide on freeway onramp, Glendale police say A 48-year-old Glendale man died Thursday evening after jumping from an overpass and onto a freeway onramp. Alex Film Society takes guests down memory lane for first fundraiser Once upon a time, the Alex Theatre, with its ornate facade and single looming screen, was nothing out of the ordinary. Glendale couple sues fertility clinic after woman gives birth to their son in embryo snafu It was right before Easter when Anni and Ashot Manukyan got a call from the CHA Fertility Clinic in Los Angeles asking them to come in for DNA testing.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5071
__label__wiki	0.830679	0.830679	Campus planning Bendigo Campus Vision La Trobe University > Infrastructure and Operations > Campus planning > Bendigo Campus Vision La Trobe University Bendigo Campus Vision The heart of La Trobe University in Bendigo is the Flora Hill campus, which was established in 1967. However La Trobe University has a much longer history and relationship with Bendigo, created collectively through a number of founding institutions beginning with the Bendigo School of Mines in 1873, and later incorporating the Bendigo Teachers College. These have all provided education to the local community in some form, and are the backbone of La Trobe University in Bendigo today. In 2012 the University launched its five year Future Ready: Strategic Plan 2013-2017. Within this plan is the aspiration to make Bendigo a truly great university city. This Bendigo Campus Vision document aims to deliver on that plan, and it is through the Future Ready lens that this Vision has been developed. The Bendigo Campus Vision will be invaluable in our engagement and partnerships with federal, state and local governments, business and industry, our community and of course our present and future staff and students. Our Bendigo Campus Vision focuses on four distinct key directions: La Trobe University will welcome the Community in La Trobe University will transform Flora Hill La Trobe University will reach out and embrace Bendigo La Trobe University will connect to the world By following and implementing these directions, La Trobe University in Bendigo will be vibrant and actively engaged in the community. Through offering 'skills for life', we will be a leader in providing the workforce for the future; driving economic development for the region; contributing to the cultural and social fabric of the region; and also delivering education that is globally relevant to our students. We look forward to making Bendigo a centre of life-long learning, innovation, research and collaboration. With La Trobe University's commitment, Bendigo, as Australia's premier regional city, will become a true university city. La Trobe University Bendigo Campus Vision 2014 [PDF 2.21MB] More about our vision	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5072
__label__wiki	0.701265	0.701265	Sustainability Notts: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint 3 August 18 words: Sarah Maloy Welcome to August’s edition of Sustainability Notts. Our aim: to highlight where you can get involved and make difference to our local Notts environment... Well, it’s been a bit wam in Notts and though we don’t want to point the finger, we can’t help wondering if it’s that global warming malarkey. Climate change? Bit abstract, innit? But what can we do in Notts to make a difference this month? First of all, if you want to check your carbon footprint, you can do so here. Ditch the car for short journeys: use public transport, walk, or get on your bike. It’s a jungle out there, so brush up your cycle skills. RideWise are running free cycle training workshops for all the family, all over the city, all summer. Plus Dr Bike will give your pedals the once over. The Carbon Trust reckon that each person in the UK has an annual carbon footprint of 11 tonnes of CO2, and about a fifth of that comes from the food we eat. Shopping local can help, as it reduces those pesky food miles; the distance travelled from field to plate, and the emission that goes along with it. Try Nottingham Food Assembly and fill your cupboards with a range of food from 21 producers, from an average of 21 miles away. Order online or via their handy smartphone app for a Thursday evening pick-up from their Market at Primary in Radford. Easy! Plus, you can save money too. Food waste costs the average UK household £700 a year. Check out OLIO, the food-sharing app and get your chops round the surplus food your neighbours and local shops don’t want to chuck out. Wednesday 1 August was Earth Overshoot Day, which annually marks the day that us humans have taken so many resources from our planet that it can no longer naturally renew them. And it gets earlier every year. Ouch! Nottingham Fixers are a voluntary group who are trying to change this by teaching the skills of fix not throw away. So repair your bikes, small electricals, jewellery, knitwear and clothing with them at their regular Repair Cafes at Sherwood Methodist Church. The next one is on Saturday 1 September. So far, the good people of Nottingham, just from electricals alone, have prevented 692kg of carbon from drifting into our atmosphere. Until next month. And stay cool. Auschwitz survivor Arek Hersh MBE: “I wanted to live. I wanted to survive.” Aiming to inspire research and understanding, The National Holocaust Centre and Museum in Newark is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of all who died during one of the darkest chapters in human history, while spreading a message hope through education. With one eye set on the past, the other is firmly looking to the future, promoting an understanding of the roots of discrimination and prejudice to hundreds of school children every week. We spent the day at the inspiring Centre, where we talked to Arek Hersh MBE, a ninety-year-old Holocaust survivor whose remarkable story saw him endure the horrors of Auschwitz. Margaret Humphreys CBE, the Home Children Scandal, and the Lost Children of the Empire Since first uncovering the scandal in 1987, Margaret Humphreys CBE has worked tirelessly to bring justice to the victims of the British government programme of Home Children, which involved forcibly relocating up to 150,000 poor British infants all over the globe. Empty Cradles, her written account of the establishment of the Child Migrants Trust, was even made into the feature film Oranges and Sunshine, in which she was played by Emily Watson. With no plans to curtail her tireless work to reunite the families of those affected, we caught up with the inspirational Nottingham social worker to discuss the past, present and future of the Trust. LGBTQ+ Notts: Pride is Here Caroline Barry has the lowdown on this year's pride... City Stylin' #15: "I frighten people for a living, which is great" Tony Ghostwalker tells us about the ghoulish history of the city... and his beard. My First Time... Being Arrested What the bob happened? We asked your lot about the first time you got chucked in the nicker... Host Nottingham is a Community Organisation That Saves Refugees Fleeing Inhospitable Environments Compassionate, altruistic and essential, Host Nottingham changes the lives of refugees fleeing inhospitable environments by offering a place to stay with local hosts. We talked to the organisation’s founders, families who offer their support, and former guests, to find out more about the project… Framework Secures 500k to Launch Groundbreaking Project The charity Framework has announced that they will receive a major new grant from the National Lottery Community Fund which will enable them to deliver a program considered unique within the region. Marinakis Wants Kids to Dream Big This month Nottingham Forest announced the launch of Dream Big, a campaign that aims to encourage Notts kids to achieve their full potential. Created by Owner Evangelos Marinakis, the initiative will reach out to 200 schools across Nottinghamshire, helping to address the region’s historically low literacy levels. Framework Celebrates Invaluable Contribution of Volunteers June 1st marked the start of Volunteers Week, a celebration designed to acknowledge the hours of unpaid work individuals put in throughout the UK. As part of this, Friday night saw Framework host a very special event. LGBTQ+ Notts: Preparing for Pride Caroline Barry has been gallivanting around Nottingham for all the incredible gay and gay-adjacent events, and also has the lowdown on this year's pride... LGBTQ+ Notts: Feminism and Cabaret Caroline Barry has been gallivanting around Nottingham for all the incredible gay and gay-adjacent events... LGBTQ+ Notts: Queer Noise Club and International Women's Day The History of Robin Hood and His Links to The Green Man He’s plastered on movie posters, book covers, bank logos and the sides of buses, but there is a side to Robin Hood that you may not be aware of. Today, Literature Editor LP Mills takes a deep dive into the strange and ancient history of Nottingham’s best-loved outlaw, Robin Hood...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5076
__label__wiki	0.685788	0.685788	U of hell scandal: ‘Trafficking black bodies’ By Ricky L. Jones [Editor’s Note: Read all of LEO’s coverage of the UofL basketball scandal, including columnist Erica Rucker’s “Students over sportsball,” and contributor Kurt X. Metzmeier’s “Notes from the other ‘university 6.'”] Life is not good at the UofL. So bad, in fact, that it feels more like “U of Hell” than “UofL.” The place has morphed from a growing research institution with a necessary business aspect to an outright business that rarely makes decisions based on educational considerations. It does not feel like a school anymore. The educational arm seems like little more than a money laundering front for the true hidden collaborations between totalitarian, mob-like political and business figures who function in the shadows telling half-truths or outright lies. There is great interest in this business operation (not school) recently. Wait, let me be more accurate. There is great interest in athletics, because the FBI has levied charges of fraud and bribery against U of Hell and other higher-ed businesses. To date, Auburn, Arizona, Oklahoma State and Southern California universities have been named. Miami and South Carolina universities have been fingered by description, but not by name. Most believe the list will grow. Louisvillians are mad, but for the wrong reasons. Their focus is on athletics when it should be on the fact that this is another blatant example of the exploitive nature of American capitalism and how race plays into it. The current situation once again makes it painfully clear that college athletics is big business, and many interests are making a lot of money. Amateur Athletic Union reps, college coaches, administrators, schools, conferences, the NCAA, apparel companies, financial advisors, agents, clothiers — Everybody! Everybody is getting paid in an industry that makes billions… except the athletes (outside of pittances given to them and their families “illegally”). The sports world ceaselessly centers on Rick Pitino, seedy deals and risks to the precious sports teams that entertain them. It is bread and circuses anew. That conversation is heated, but within acceptable bounds. Tone and tenor change when the engagement expands to interrogating the very real practice of trafficking black bodies for profit in the “high-revenue” sports (football and basketball) dominated by black athletes. It cannot be denied that this latest scandal, once again, calls attention to a system in which white men, mostly, get rich off black boys. Like street pimps with damaged prey, they identify, cultivate, and exploit them. They ultimately divvy up these teenagers’ futures and fortunes like European colonists carving up Africa. All this is done while holding on to deceptive notions of the “student-athlete” and amateurism. “The Cartel: Inside the Rise and Imminent Fall of the NCAA,” author Taylor Branch writes that even Walter Byers (the NCAA’s first executive director serving from 1951 to 1988), argued that concepts of the “student-athlete” and “amateurism” (which he helped create in the 1950s) are “outmoded” and athletes should be paid. Branch cites Byers as saying: “Dramatic changes are necessary to permit athletes to participate in the enormous proceeds” produced by big-time college athletics. He goes on to say that a “neo-plantation mentality” exists under the present system, where coaches and administrators act as “overseers and supervisors” who own the athlete’s body. “I believe the athletes should have the same access to the commercial marketplace that the supervisors and overseers as well as other students have,” Byers said. Are you uncomfortable now? Are you tired of arguments about race and exploitation? Very well. Let us move on and end on a less offensive note. Again, Louisville fans are worried about athletics. If they really cared about the school, they would be worried about the viability of its accreditation, reputation and direction. The university is also still in the middle of an accreditation controversy brought on by Gov. Matt Bevin illegally dismissing its entire Board of Trustees and appointing a board of his own, filled with lawyers and businesspeople — peppered with Southeast Christian Church loyalists who know little about how institutions of higher education function. Bevin’s unprecedented move laid the school open to suspicion of suffering from political interference (which it does!) from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), UofL’s accrediting agency. The state’s Republican legislators then retroactively changed laws to make Bevin’s actions legal. No shame. The state’s Supreme Court agrees that Bevin acted illegally, but since the law was changed — that point is moot. Only in Kentucky! The fires of resistance (small though they were) have all but burned out, and only the embers of defeat and fear remain at U of Hell. In the end, more secrecy and madness emerge like wild flowers in spring from the dung heap of political power, community indifference, faculty cowardice, and student helplessness. In the end, maybe it’s all good. Maybe Matt Bevin and his illegal Board of Trustees will “Make UofL Great Again” as they now embark on hiring the institution’s next president in secret. Who knows? Who cares? UofL’s interim president says SACS is tacking toward saying everything is in order and will remove it from accreditation probation. This may true. It may be false. It is difficult to know what to believe in an environment rife with lies and hidden agendas. If SACS says all is well, there will surely be celebrations. But, believe me, there is little reason to celebrate at U of Hell. • Dr. Ricky L. Jones is chair of Pan-African Studies at UofL and host of iHeart Media’s “Ricky Jones Show with 12 Mr. FTC.” Visit him rickyljones.com Published under News, Column, Guest Commentary Casey Shepherd leo@leoweekly.com	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5079
__label__wiki	0.926111	0.926111	Charles James was so highly regarded by the 1950's fashion world that Christian Dior called his work "poetry" and Balenciaga praised his dressmaking skills as "pure art form." Charles James Hat 1952 ©Metropolitan Museum Gift of Mr. Harold Stevenson and Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Ferreras Considered to be America's first true couturier, James' zenith extended three decades with his architecturally sculptured ballgowns his undisputed jewels. His creations were worn by society's most glamorous clientele, including Paleys, Hearsts, and Whitneys. His most devoted patron was Millicent Huddleston Rogers. Charles James was born July 18, 1906 in Sandhurst, England where his father was stationed as an Army officer. In 1924, with assistance from a family friend, James assumed an architecture department desk job in his mother's hometown of Chicago with Commonwealth Edison. He would later apply to couture the technical aspects he learned in the architecture department. By 1926, he was ready to open a millinery shop. Two years later, James added a clothing line and moved his salon to Manhattan. Between the two world wars, he owned ateliers in Paris, London, and New York. He became one of America's most expensive couturiers. James' instinctive ability to imagine a complex pattern in his mind's eye and then to wrap and drape the material into structural masterpieces shot him to the forefront of fashion couture. Although the cantilevered skirts of his Petal Ballgown had a circumference of eighty feet and weighed ten pounds, by report, it could not have been more comfortable to wear. Charles James Petal Ballgown 1951 Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coulson The genius in his designs was not in outside ornamentation but in the precise cutting, seaming, and the intricate structure of each garment that was meant to transform the woman into a predetermined shape. Metropolitan Museum Commentary on the Butterfly Gown: "Like the metamorphosis from caterpillar to shimmering butterfly, the woman who wriggles into the narrow body of this gown assumes the enchantment of a winged beauty. For the effect, James exaggerated the torso length of the sheath with "the highest bustline in 125 years" and layered transparent tulle in unexpected colors to accrue depth of tone and iridescent shimmer to surrogate wings." "The owner of this dress purchased it at Lord & Taylor for $1,250, the equivalent of $12,000 today. It was, by her recollection, surprisingly comfortable to wear despite its eight-pound weight and posterior amplitude." Charles James "Butterfly" 1955 Gift of Friends of Costume Institute Gifts Charles James named his Tree design for one of his clients, Marietta Peabody Fitzgerald Tree, mother of the model Penelope Tree, and also as a reference to the the silhouette resembling an uprooted tree. Charles James "Tree" 1955 Gift of Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. James often heightened the drama of his designs with his asymmetrical structure in like colors with different reflective qualities. Always a perfectionist, he expressed his vision of artistry through rigorous engineering. Charles James "Spiral" 1950 Gift of Arturo and Paul Peralto Ramos James considered his 1929 Taxi dress one of his most important artistic designs. The wrap over skirt was made without seams and said to be so easy to wear it could be slipped on in the backseat of a taxi. Sold at Best & Co, the garment sold for twenty-two dollars and was stocked sealed in a cellophane package. Charles James Taxi Dress 1932 Gift of Alan W. Kornberg Despite Charles James' innovative designs and creativity, he lacked the business acumen to stay ahead of his creditors. In 1957, shortly after the birth of his daughter, the Internal Revenue Service seized the contents of his showroom, his marriage dissolved, and James sank into semi-oblivion. An ambulance was called to Charles James' residence at the Hotel Chelsea in New York on September 22, 1978. "It may not mean anything to you," James told the medics, "but I am what is popularly regarded as the greatest couturier in the Western world." He died the next day owing six months back rent Charles James Pinboard	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5081
__label__cc	0.73961	0.26039	National Procurement Strategy PCR toolkit 2015 How do we maximise social value? Councils want to maximise the value of every pound they spend including in terms of jobs, skills and supply chain opportunities in the local community (Buying into communities). This is established practice in regeneration projects and construction and infrastructure projects more generally. It is being extended to other services What is the challenge? Councils want to maximise the value of every pound they spend including in terms of jobs, skills and supply chain opportunities in the local community (Buying into communities) This is established practice in regeneration projects and construction and infrastructure projects more generally. It is being extended to other services. The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 provides a framework for considering, pre-procurement, how the social, economic and environmental well-being of the area could be improved when buying goods and services. The Act sits alongside the public sector equality duty in the Equality Act 2010. The old EU rules sometimes hampered implementation of the preferred approach. One of the main objectives of the new EU rules is to enable authorities to use procurement more ‘strategically'. Social and environmental issues can now be taken into account at many points in a procurement procedure. For short, this is referred to as a ‘cross-cutting social clause'. This stops short of allowing preferential treatment of UK nationals or UK suppliers (including ‘local' suppliers within the authority's boundary) but it represents an important change to the rules. The new opportunities to consider ‘social value', including SME-friendly procurement and contracts with businesses employing disabled and disadvantaged people, are outlined below. See also What are our options for major projects? on procurement from social enterprises and mutuals. How can we use the PCR 2015? Take a cross-cutting approach to social value Under PCR 2015 social and environmental considerations can now be addressed in many different parts of the procurement procedure (a ‘cross- cutting social clause') including: Specifications, including specification of production processes and social and environmental labels, and special contract performance conditions (procurement documents) Selection criteria, including references and environmental management systems, and exclusion grounds (which also apply to sub-contractors) Contract award criteria including lifecycle costing and rejection of abnormally low tenders. Make contract packaging SME-friendly The new rules challenge councils to consider whether requirements should be divided into lots (see procurement documents). This can be used as an opportunity to stimulate thinking on innovative procurement models including those which increase the flow of contracts to SMEs where this provides value for money. Reserve contracts for social businesses employing disabled/disadvantaged people It is now possible to reserve contracts for businesses whose main aim is the integration of disadvantaged people (it was previously only disabled people) or to provide for the contracts to be performed in the context of supported employment programmes. Only 30% of the workforce need qualify as disabled or disadvantaged (it used to be 50%). ‘Disadvantaged' is not defined. It could include, for example, the long-term unemployed, members of disadvantaged minorities or otherwise socially marginalised groups. What do the ‘Lord Young' rules say? Note also that the PCR2015 include additional rules intended to improve SME access to public contracts. These follow a review by Lord Young and do not come from the EU. The ‘Lord Young' rules - introduce a standardised approach to pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ) for above-threshold procurement oblige councils to publish information on the Government's Contracts Finder portal when above-threshold opportunities and below-threshold opportunities valued £25,000 or more are advertised and when contracts are awarded abolish the pre-qualification stage for below-threshold procurements require payment of invoices within 30 days (including payments along the supply chain). Find out more about social value and how to achieve community benefits.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5082
__label__wiki	0.638804	0.638804	Animal BFFs: Pets help kids with special needs For kids with special needs, pets can make a difference Animal BFFs: Pets help kids with special needs For kids with special needs, pets can make a difference Check out this story on lohud.com: http://usat.ly/1HmLhqJ HEATHER BENIT, USA TODAY Pet Guide Published 8:00 a.m. ET May 16, 2015 \| Updated 3:26 p.m. ET May 21, 2015 Cody, a 25-year-old quarter horse, is a therapy horse at Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado in Lakewood. Although he is gentle and friendly, some kids have to work up the confidence to spend time with a big horse like Cody.(Photo: Heather Benit) For years, anxiety kept Zach Tucker from getting to sleep. As the Colorado Springs sixth-grader remembers, his voice shakes and he shields his eyes. Zach's discomfort is Clyde's cue. The chocolate Labrador springs to Zach's side, nudging the boy with his paws. Zach's voice calms, and he drops his hand to his devoted dog. "That's Clyde at work," says Zach's mother, Susy Tucker. Smart, but suffering from social anxiety, Zach was 8 when doctors diagnosed him with high-functioning autism. Tucker sought animals to draw Zach out of his shell. A series of pets — a guinea pig, a rat and untrained dogs — followed, but they had little success. Then came Clyde. "He's never had an anxiety night since," Tucker says. For Zach, this specially trained Labrador was the perfect fit. Clyde eases Zach's social fears and helps him function in a world that sometimes seems overwhelming. While Clyde, trained as an advanced assistance dog by prisoners at the Colorado Correctional Industries K-9 Companion Program, is the right companion for Zach, experts say service dogs aren't the only animals that help children with special needs. According to a recent University of Missouri study, autistic children form attachments to a variety of small pets — dogs, cats, even rabbits — and those with pets may develop stronger social and communication skills. It's about unconditional love, says Gretchen Carlisle, a fellow at the University of Missouri's Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction. 'Today' pup's journey to becoming a service dog Researchers surveyed 70 parents of children ages 8 to 18 with autism. They found that having any kind of pet at home may increase a child's assertiveness in social situations and their ability to make introductions and ask questions. Carlisle, the study's author, says parents linked dog ownership to responsibility, companionship and stress relief. But, says Carlisle, "it wasn't pet dogs alone." Some parents reported their children had strong attachments to rabbits and cats. Cats are quieter and preferred by some children with sensory issues such as sensitivity to barks or smells. Rabbits are good for children who bond with more contained pets and want to sit quietly with them. Sensory issues are key when selecting a pet for an autistic child, says Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University who is renowned for her work in creating humane conditions for livestock. "(It's) not one size fits all," says Grandin, who is autistic. Every autistic child is different, and autism cases fall into a wide spectrum. Making the right match Pets can help children with a wide range of conditions and disabilities. At a small ranch in Lakewood, Colo., Linda Chassman, co-founder and executive director of Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado, is finding creative ways for clients to learn from animals. Zach Tucker, 12, shares a moment with his service dog, Clyde, at home in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Photo: Heather Benit) "Pets can help children deal with their frustrations," Chassman says. "Pets can be frustrating, and sometimes therapy involves a frustrating animal, and so they learn to cope." Chassman has a menagerie of animals used to help kids cope. The dogs are therapy dogs, not service animals, which are working dogs, not pets, that are specially trained to perform tasks to help handlers with a disability. Her other animal assistants — a cat, rats, horses, goats and rabbits — have no special training. They offer comfort and affection through qualities like playfulness, soft fur, a relaxing purr. Therapy rats Sugar, Spice and Ethel are popular — more so with children than with parents. Children with post-traumatic stress disorder and Tourette syndrome often connect with Clementine, a gentle but jumpy rescue cat. And stuffed animals can act as substitutes to test a child's readiness for a pet. If their reaction to the proxy is impulsive or aggressive, it's not the right time. But if a child is drawn to a stuffed horse, for example, the next step might be observing Chassman's horse, Cody. Eventually, that child might work up to hugging the big horse. • Prison dog programs are growing across the country. For many families, the cost of training a service dog is prohibitive. Colorado Correctional Industries charges a relatively inexpensive $550 adoption fee for each dog. • The American Kennel Club Rescue Network is the largest network of dog rescue groups, with more than 450 across the country. AKC's national breed clubs spearhead the bulk of these rescue groups that rehabilitate, foster and ultimately re-home the dogs. • AKC's Canine Good Citizen program stresses good manners for dogs and responsibility for owners. Since all therapy dogs need to be under control and have basic training, many groups require the dog pass the Canine Good Citizen test before noving into therapy. Find more great animal tips and trends in Pet Guide magazine, on newsstands through July 11. (Photo: Studio Gannett) Read or Share this story: http://usat.ly/1HmLhqJ Yonkers men charged with manslaughter after assault victim dies Rockland measles: 280 total cases confirmed; exposure alert issued Crowds gather in Westchester, Rockland to protest treatment of immigrants Richard Thomas says 'I'm the mayor til I'm not' despite action by Mount Vernon council Getaway slog: Traffic jammed on I-287, I-87 New Rochelle man dies in car crash in Bedford	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5083
__label__wiki	0.897816	0.897816	LongRoom News › Entertainment ‘The Favourite’: Oscar Nod Likely for DP Robbie Ryan, But Damned If He Knows Why IndieWire \| 12/12/2018 \| Staff max1 (Posted by) Level 4 12/12/2018 8:19 PM EST in Entertainment Click For Photo: https://www.indiewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/001_TF_03570_znJQ7Lz.jpg To hear Robbie Ryan tell it, he was “a glorified camera operator” on “The Favourite.” Shot entirely in natural light, director Yorgos Lanthimos was against his cinematographer cluttering the set with flags, bounce or diffusion in an effort to shape the light. He also picked the lenses, knowing he would rely almost entirely on the extremely wide 10mm lens he experimented with while shooting “The Killing of a Sacred Deer.” “At the end of the job, I said to Yorgos, ‘You should be shooting your own films, ’cause your an amazingly astute cinematographer in your own mind and I’m just kind of a glorified operator on this,’” said Ryan. “And I still kind of stick to that adage, but he’s going, ‘No, no. I like the way we worked.’” Ryan - Ways - Partner - Lanthimos - Favourite Ryan was in many ways a natural partner for Lanthimos on “The Favourite.” From his collaborations with director Andrea Arnold, Ryan had established himself as master of crafting expressive and evocative images working with natural light. And although known for his use handheld, Ryan’s camera moves has always had a verve that Lanthimos needed for a film he conceived in terms of movement. “I always thought that there was gonna be a very particular physicality to it, and I didn’t know what that meant,” said Lanthimos. “I knew that one other element would have been the physicality of all these characters, and how they move around in a space and how their physicality brings them a more contemporary feel along with language and other elements that we used.” Director - Rehearsals - Cast - Texture - Movement The director relied on his unorthodox three-week rehearsals with the principal cast to discover what that “texture of the movement” was going to be. He also knew Ryan, who joined the rehearsal a number of times, would help him translate and execute it. Beyond Ryan’s distinct skill set,... (Excerpt) Read more at: IndieWire Goverment, no matter how big, is always a big problem. Opinion: Young Americans deserve a 21st-century moonshot to Mars "Hidden Figures" and "First Man" were arguably the most...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5084
__label__wiki	0.822296	0.822296	Tag Archives: Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces Iraqi government announces liberation of Tal Afar from Islamic State Thomas Joscelyn & Alexandra Gutowski \| August 31, 2017 The Iraqi government announced the liberation of Tal Afar in northern Iraq earlier today. The offensive to retake the city began on Aug. 20 and progressed quickly. Three Iraqi army divisions, the Counterterrorism Service, Federal Police, the Popular Mobilization Forces and Kurdish Regional Government Peshmerga all took part and were backed by the US-led coalition. US military credits Iraqi militias for helping liberate Mosul Bill Roggio \| July 11, 2017 Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve said that Iraq’s Iranian-backed militias “deserve a share of the credit for their sacrifices” in the battle to liberate Mosul, yet calls for Iraqis to unite to prevent the return of the Islamic State. Qassem Soleimani boasts of Tehran’s expanded footprint throughout Middle East Amir Toumaj \| July 6, 2017 On July 3, Major General Qassem Soleimani, the chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Qods Force, spoke at an Iran-Iraq war veterans gathering in his home province of Kerman. Soleimani praised the Islamic Republic’s decades-long effort to take the mantle of the Palestinian cause and boasted that Tehran’s influence in the Middle East has expanded as a result of the Syrian war. He excoriated Saudi Arabia, as well as domestic Iranian critics of the Guard Corps. And the general also lamented the drop in religious observance in Iran. Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces an ‘important and blessed phenomenon,’ Khamenei says Amir Toumaj \| June 20, 2017 Iraqi Prime Minister Hayder al Abadi arrived in Tehran today to met with senior Iranian government officials, including Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) is an “important and blessed phenomenon,” Khamenei said. “The reason the Americans oppose the popular forces is because they want Iraq to lose its important factor of strength,” he added. Abu Azrael spotted during PMF’s Mosul operation Amir Toumaj \| November 4, 2016 Iraqi Shiite militia strongman and Imam Ali Brigades commander, Abu Azrael, was spotted alongside the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) as they make their way through the western axis of Mosul toward Tal Afar. The PMF is attempting to prevent the Islamic State’s escape to Syria through Tal Afar, which is 33 miles west of Mosul. Abu […]	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5085
__label__wiki	0.583366	0.583366	Lookstein Virtual Esp Rus Lost Password?Become a Member > Bulletin Board Bible/Tanakh Jewish Law/Halakha Educational Mini-Sites Heterogeneous Instruction Helping Children and Adolescents Cope With Trauma Block Scheduling PODCAST/VIDEO School Programming and Policy Lookstein Center Publications Jewish Educational Leadership Journal About the Jewish Educational Leadership Journal Can We Talk Subscribe to JEL Tefillah, Inquiry, and the Power of Text Study by: Ziva Hassenfeld Ziva R. Hassenfeld is a post doctoral fellow at the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education at Brandeis University. Ziva doctoral research focuses on the tools and reading strategies young children employ when reading Biblical texts as well as the pedagogies teachers use to support student textual interpretation. Ziva Hassenfeld argues that explorational text study can be a powerful tool for teaching tefillah. Mr. Fisher’s fourth grade students file into class with flushed cheeks and sweaty t-shirts. The energy of recess follows them as they take out their workbooks and humashim. “Please open up to the beginning of Vayigash,” Mr. Fisher’s says in his soft-spoken but powerful voice. He turns down the parsha song he had playing in the CD player while the students entered the classroom. “What perek are we in?” Mr. Fisher asks the class. “Mem-Dalet,” they call out in unison. Mr. Fisher begins to review what they studied in the previous class. “Alright. Beginning of Vayigash.” The students have been studying the story of Joseph. They are up to the moment where Joseph, disguised in his current leadership position in Egypt, begins to test his brothers who have come down from Canaan in search of food during the famine. “We saw in the pasuk yesterday, if we go back to the end of Miketz, Yehuda suggested that he would be, that all the brothers would be kept as slaves. And Yosef responded, ‘Halilah’, I wouldn’t do that. Only the person who took the goblet.” Mr. Fisher quotes Joseph’s words to Yehuda (Genesis 39:19). He continues, “Okay, today…” but before Mr. Fisher has a chance to begin the day’s lesson, a student in the third row looks up from her Humash and raises her hand. “Yes, Aviva?” Mr. Fisher calls out. Aviva looks at Mr. Fisher and then turns to the class. “Why does he say Halilah? It’s weird because the brothers also say Halilah.” Aviva, less than two minutes into class, still flushed from her square ball game at recess, has jumped head first into Torah study and invited her classmates to join her. She’s assumed the role of close reader and interpreter. She points out the Joseph wasn’t the first person in the scene to say “Halilah.” Rather, the word Halilah is used twice in the biblical text. Before Joseph, it is used by his brothers when they are speaking to him to express their horror at being accused of stealing the goblet (39:7). Mr. Fisher repeats Aviva’s observation to the class, “Yes, it’s interesting. The brothers say halilah and then Yosef says halilah back. So you want to know if he (Joseph) was using the same word they used on purpose?” All across the room hands shoot up. Some students have their elbow on their desk, others stand waving their arm above their head back and forth. Mr. Fisher begins calling on students. “No, he (Joseph) didn’t hear them use it,” one student insists. Jumping out of his seat, another student yells out, “It was just a term they used in those days.” “So why is it only twice? Why didn’t they say it a lot more if it was a term,” a third student challenges her classmate’s interpretation. Mr. Fisher takes a few more student comments and moves the class into the day’s lesson. He reads the first verse of the parashah out loud (in Hebrew): “Then Judah approached him and said, ‘Please, my lord, let now your servant speak something into my lord’s ears, and let not your wrath be kindled against your servant, for you are like Pharaoh. (Genesis 44:18).’” Once again, hands shoot up. Mr. Fisher calls on one shy student in the front. Hannah looks up from her Tanakh. “We said earlier that the Yosef used a translator to speak to his brothers, but now they are talking directly!” Hannah reminds the class of a verse they had studied earlier: “They did not know that Joseph understood, for the interpreter was between them.” (Genesis 42:23) “Oh wow,” Mr. Fisher responds, “We’ve been saying all along, when the brothers came to Yosef there was an interpreter speaking and now either we can assume Yosef started speaking lashon hakodesh, which is kind of strange, or, I guess, you have to say there is still an interpreter, which is also strange because it says he approached him and spoke in his ears.” The classroom erupts again. This textual “difficulty” is just as exciting as the last. The energy in this classroom is palpable as students eagerly raise their hands jockeying to offer their particular resolution to this textual question. Once again Mr. Fisher facilitates student debate over a student-posed, text-intensive question. It’s only minute eight of this unusual, yet inspiring classroom. As researcher-observer, this classroom was fascinating. In many ways, it confirmed what I have already found to be true: when given the space to do so, children, even young children, are capable and eager to engage in rich textual interpretation and discussion. They come to our sacred text with questions and ideas and enter our classrooms excited to share those questions and ideas. But what made this classroom observation particularly fascinating is that many of the students jumping out of their seats to offer answers to their classmates’ questions about the biblical text were the same kids who, hours earlier, were half-asleep and disengaged during morning tefillah. The contrast was not lost on me. It has become increasingly popular to suggest that the solution to tefillah is to make it more experiential, more emotive, and less like school (Jacobson-Maisels, 2013; Sternberg, 2013). The idea is that during tefillah students should feel like they are out in the field dancing and singing or quietly meditating. Whatever the metaphor, the key to successful tefillah in school is engaging the heart. But this approach takes far too limited a view of what engages students. It is not necessarily the case that the move to the emotional is more engaging. Perhaps what students need in order to find prayer engaging is the same rigorous text study of the siddur that they do with other sacred texts like Tanakh and Mishnah. Imagine taking the same approach to Adon Olam as Mr. Fisher took to the Joseph story in Genesis. Imagine if we presented students with the text and allowed them to engage in the same close reading that was demonstrated above. I can almost hear the textual questions Mr. Fisher’s nine-year-old students would come up with. “’He was, He is’, what does that mean?” “‘He is One. There is no second,’ why would we think there is second?” “‘Then He was called King,’ who called God ‘King’?” “How can God ‘be mine’ if God is King?” Through sheer love of questions and textual exploration, spiritual meaning could easily emerge, not as the focus of the pedagogical activity, but as a necessary residual. I am not alone in making the argument for more text study of the siddur. Elie Kaunfer (2013) has proposed a similar approach to tefillah education. What I add here is a portrait of the possible. This small glimpse into Mr. Fisher’s fourth grade classroom is a reminder that students come into school with an innate eagerness to ask questions and make sense of texts. Sense making of texts (when “text” is understood broadly) has been their focal activity of early childhood. With the right pedagogy, teachers can encourage and engage students’ textual curiosity, fostering in them a love for the texts they engage. Educators’ greatest resource is students’ interpretive energy. This energy can be directed to texts of the siddur in the same way that it can for the texts of Tanakh. Kaunfer, E. (2013). Prayer in dialogue with Tanakh: A novel approach to Tefillah education. Hayidion, Spring 2013. Jacobson-Maisels, J. (2013). A vision of Tefilla education. Hayidion, Spring 2013. Sternberg, E. T. (2013). Cain’s prayer and Abel’s prayer: Struggling with school Tefillah. Hayidion, Spring 2013. Tefillah (16:1 fall 2017) JEL Journal About Lookstein The Lookstein Center is dedicated to providing critical supports for Jewish educators as they learn, teach, and lead in the twenty-first century to ensure an engaged and educated Jewish community. Membership packages are available for individuals, schools, and organizations. 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__label__cc	0.557345	0.442655	Recent awards, new art, a new chef & December bookings Welcome to Lucio’s October/November 2013 Newsletter As you may already know, our little family restaurant turned 30 this year. Thank you for all, so much, for your very kind words and congratulations that have poured in via email, telephone and in person. Lucio, Sally, Matteo, Michela and the whole team appreciate it enormously. Grazie mille. We have also been dazzled by the amazing support we have received from the food media, with their fantastic reviews and awards, which not only encourage, but celebrate, our longevity and relevance in today’s tenuous dining scene. One of the “Hottest Classics” in The Australian’s Hot 50 Restaurants Australian Gourmet Traveller placed us in their Top 100 list A Sunday Telegraph Editor’s Favourite in their Top 100 list Two hats awarded by the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Lucio’s is traditionally a Melbourne Cup free restaurant. However we always have the TV in the front room for those who must know what is happening. There are still some seats available with the television, but you must be quick. A la carte menu applies. Bookings: info@lucios.com.au Mondays in December Lucio’s will be open for lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday for the whole month of December, excluding public holidays of December 25 and 26. We do great parties! We have two areas available for exclusive use. The Front Room (max 32) and the Main Room (max 58). Each event is carefully & individually tailored to suit your needs with complimentary canapés on arrival, personalised menus and dedicated wait staff. Lucio’s Online View our daily specials All menus are kept updated See latest wine list with prices All info on group bookings See our news and events items Send a Gift Voucher Use the Contact form Book via our Dimmi button Find a traditional Ligurian recipe to bring a little taste of Lucio’s home Chat with us on Facebook Join us on Twitter @luciositalian www.lucios.com.au The Hungry Horse Twelve & 30 plates for 30 years To celebrate our thirtieth year in Paddington, Lucio commissioned this fantastic sculpture, created by John Wright, which now sits on our balcony, a recreation of the famous photograph taken on that very spot 50 years ago, when our building was the Hungry Horse Art Gallery and Restaurant. Edmund Capon talks about the stable of artists and the 1964 calendar depicting this very image, in the BBC’s The Art of Australia documentary, (first episode aired on Tuesday 22 October, you can catch up on iView. Next episode Tuesday 29 October). Further to the celebrations, another fifteen artists have created another 15 ceramic plates to hang on our walls. This unique collection of 30 is a fascinating mini insight into contemporary Australian art – do come in and have a look. Locally Famous Lucio was approached by MasterCard to be a part of their new campaign to champion the perhaps somewhat lesser known local venues to a wider audience of MasterCard holders. We were, of course, delighted to be a part of it, and they, in turn, have created, an amazing 3 minute video on Lucio and the restaurant which we share with you here. It is a lovely story and they have told it beautifully. Much to the amusement of his immediate family, Lucio has also been seen on bus stops and posters from Mosman to Leichhardt and who knows where else. Watch the video here. Welcome Nicole And, last but certainly not least, please welcome Nicole Bampton. In the thirty years of Lucio’s we have had the privilege of employing just 3 head chefs. Each one with us for ten years or so. The time came for us all to move on again, and we wished a fond and grateful farewell to Logan Campbell last month, and trust he will enjoy his new adventures in Singapore. Lucio’s has always promoted from within, and this time is no exception, so we are delighted to appoint Nicole, who has been running the kitchen brilliantly, showing us not only her extraordinary cooking & management skills, but a real feel for, and appreciation of, what Lucio’s is all about. We could not be happier to welcome her to the position of Head Chef.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5089
__label__wiki	0.81251	0.81251	Apple's OS X10.10.3 introduces new Photos app Mac Software News Here's everything you need to know about Mac OS X Yosemite and the WiFi issues that are plaguing users, including a possible fix. Plus discover the new features that have arrived with OS X 10.10 and the fixes and features that arrived 10.10.3. By Karen Haslam \| 15 Apr 15 Apple's new Mac operating system, OS X 10.10 Yosemite, arrived in October 2014. Here's everything you need to know about Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite's features, system requirements, bugs and updates, as well as its features and how to upgrade your Mac to OS X Yosemite and more. Apple announced that Yosemite would be available to download following its 16 October keynote where it also unveiled a Retina iMac, a new Mac mini, the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3. It actually didn't arrive until a few hours later, much to many Mac users' frustration. It turned out that this was the first of many frustrations for users of Yosemite. If you haven't yet updated to Yosemite you can do so by clicking the Upgrade Now button on Apple's site. But should you upgrade? In this article we look at some of the issues with Yosemite, including problems with WiFi in Yosemite, difficulties getting Apple's new Continuity features (AirDrop, HandOff and phone calls made on the Mac) to work. We also look at updates to Yosemite including 10.10.1, 10.10.2 and the new 10.10.3 with Photos. Read next: Yosemite pros and cons, plus: Yosemite tips for beginners and How to use Safari on the Mac, Yosemite Safari tips Read: How to set up Photos for OS X, tips for using Photos for Mac And here’s what is coming in the next version of OS X... Watch our Yosemite tips video: How many people have installed Yosemite? Yosemite has been out for a several months and has seen a great uptake among Mac users. According to metrics company Net Applications, in February, Yosemite accounted for 51.4% of all instances of OS X. This figure is based on visits to websites operated by Net Applications clients. In February last year Mavericks saw a user share of 45%. Uptake of Yosemite has also been faster than iOS 8, which continues to lag behind that of last year's iOS 7, likely due to the 5GB space requirement that many iPhone and iPad users are faced with when attempting to upgrade. Read: Yosemite vs Windows 10 comparison OS X 10.10.3 Yosemite: What's new in 10.10.3? Apple released the latest version of Yosemite on 8 April, ushering in a wave of new features. OS X 10.10.3 includes the all-new Photos app – which we got a sneak peak of during the introduction of Yosemite during Apple's WWDC in 2014 – plus 300 new diversified emoji like those in iOS 8.3. The update also includes a new 'look up' panel with Spotlight suggestions, and several other improvements. We got to see some of these features when OS X 10.10. 3's public beta dropped in February, but now the update is available for everyone to install. The launch of Apple's Photos app means we're officially saying goodbye to iPhoto and Aperture, Apple's previous photo management offerings. Out Photos review gives you a more in-depth look of the app, but the biggest change is that Photos will be more in touch with iCloud, keeping your photos in sync across all of your devices. You'll be able to browse your photos by time and location in Moments, Collections and Years views like on iOS, navigate your library using Photos, Shared, Albums and Projects, store your photos and videos in iCloud Photo Library, use editing tools, create photo books and purchase prints from the new Photos app. Find out more: Apple Photos for OS X guide and read: How to set up Photos for OS X, tips for using Photos for Mac Other new features in OS X 10.10.3 include Safari tweaks, Wi-Fi performance improvement, Bluetooth fixes and better screen sharing reliability. You can download and install the update here. Read next: How to prepare your iPhoto library for Photos for OS X OS X 10.10 Yosemite: WiFi issues, 10.10.1 & 10.10.2 updates, and how to install Yosemite updates with no WiFi The discussion forums on Apple's support site have continued to accumulate large numbers of messages from users who say that their WiFi connections haven't worked reliably since they upgraded to OS X Yosemite in October. Now, however, that problem should be solved thanks to the 10.10.2 update that Apple released on 28 January. Updating your machine to OS X 10.10.2 should improve WiFi reliability, and should also improve other elements of the operating system including iCloud Drive and VoiceOver. Here's the list of improvements in 10.10.2: Resolves an issue that may cause WiFi to disconnect Resolves an issue that may cause web pages to load slowly Fixes an issue that caused Spotlight to load remote email content when the preference was disabled in Mail Improves audio and video sync when using Bluetooth headphones Adds the ability to browse iCloud Drive in Time Machine Improves VoiceOver speech performance Resolves an issue that causes VoiceOver to echo characters when entering text on a web page Addresses an issue that may cause the input method to switch language unexpectedly Improves stability and security in Safari Reports of connectivity issues cropped up within hours of Apple releasing Yosemite on 16 October, and have continued to pour in since. Some users have had success implementing one or more of the seemingly endless suggestions that have piled up on the thread, others on Apple's support site and on third-party blogs. Turning Bluetooth off on nearby Macs and iOS devices has worked for some, for example, but not all. Others reported having WiFi connectivity problems with OS X Mavericks as well, but that conditions sharply deteriorated once Yosemite had been installed. Like many others, we have experienced Wi-Fi connection failures and slow speeds since updating to Yosemite. Initially blaming the router, but that made no sense as our iPhone and iPad had no problems with the WiFi network. We eventually became aware that a number of people were experiencing difficulties, and it was quickly recognised that Yosemite was to blame. Read: Mac WiFi not working? How to fix WiFi problems. Apple has been trying to address these WiFi issues. The company seeded the beta of 10.10.1 to developers on 4 November, asking developers to look at changes to WiFi. Yosemite 10.10.1 was also to include changes to the Notification Centre. The 10.10.1 update to Yosemite was finally issued on 17 November. As expected, it was supposed to cure WiFi problems that many people had been experiencing since installing Yosemite. Apple even said: “Improves WiFi reliability” in the notes accompanying the release. When we initially installed the update it seemed to improve our Wi-Fi connection but this was unfortunately short lived. Installing the update on our MacBook Air wasn't easy. Because the MacBook Air has no ethernet port we had no means to plug it into network without an adapter, which we don't own - a Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adaptor costs £25, as does a USB Ethernet Adaptor. With no WiFi connection downloading the Yosemite update was going to be a challenge, and then we didn’t know for sure that it would do the trick - even when we were trying to download it we were aware of forum posts suggesting that the update didn't cure everyone’s Yosemite induced WiFi problems. However, we decided that it was worth a try (we needed to be able to get online as we were working from home that day). We're lucky that we are able to create a hotspot from our mobile, plus we don’t have major limits on data on my contract, so we were able to create a WiFi network from the phone and use that to download the Yosemite update over 4G. It’s 329MB of data, so if you don’t have data to spare this may not be the best option for you. The download took less than 5 minutes, and we were able to install the software update and boot up our Mac again pretty quickly. Here’s how to create a WiFi hotspot from your iPhone. Initially after installing the update our WiFi seemed to be ok. But over the days that followed it slipped back to it's sluggish or non existent self. We weren't the only ones to continue to experience problems with WiFi in Yosemite 10.10.1. Affected users have continued to post complaints in Apple's discussion forums, third-party sites and on social media. One thread in the Apple Support site, titled "OSX Yosemite WiFi issues," has more than 1,420 comments and has been viewed almost 294,960 times since Yosemite first came out on 16 October. If you are still having WiFi problems, 9to5 Mac points to an Apple Forum that suggests going to System Preferences > Network > Advanced and removing old entries from the preferred network list, as well as performing an SMC reset. iMore has published an article detailing what it calls a "possible fix" for the WiFi issues in Yosemite, suggesting that modifying the Network system preferences to prevent them from slipping onto another WiFi network. Apple appears to have reacted to the fact that WiFi issues are persisting in Yosemite with the release of another beta to testers. Build 10.10.2 (14C68k) was released on 24 November. Read our review of OS X Server (Yosemite) and our review of Yosemite. How to fix WiFi issues in Yosemite The latest suggestion for the root cause of the WiFi problems users are experiencing with Yosemite is that the issue has been caused by the technology behind AirDrop and AirPlay. Developer Mario Ciabarra wrote on Medium: “I’ve narrowed down the issue to the use of Apple’s Wireless Direct Link (AWDL) that is used for AirDrop, AirPlay, and Gaming connections.” He added: “I’ll go out on a limb and say the WiFi issues are because of Apple’s choice of using Bonjour over AWDL and that, given the constraints of the WiFi hardware, this will be difficult to get right.” Ciabarra explains that AWDL is a low latency/high speed WiFi peer-to peer-connection Apple uses for AirDrop, AirPlay, GameKit and some other services. Normally services would advertise their services over Bluetooth SDP, an indeed some Apple services do so, but Apple is advertising AirDrop over WiFi instead – and this, thinks Ciabarra, is “inadvertently destroying WiFi performance”. Ciabarra’s suggestion is that to fix the WiFi issues users can turn off AWDL and AirDrop in Yosemite. He explains how to do this towards the bottom of the article, it involves typing commands into OS X terminal. Ciabarra also notes that Macs that don’t support all the AirDrop features may not be experiencing these Yosemite WiFi issues. Wondering about the next version of Mac OS X? Read our list of 10 cool names Apple could use for Mac OS X 10.11 OS X 10.10 Yosemite: How to get OS X Yosemite If you haven't installed Yosemite yet, and the lack of WiFi stories above don't put you off, and you are the owner of a sufficiently powerful Mac, you can upgrade for free. Go to Apple's site, and find the Yosemite page. Here's a direct link. Scroll down a touch and click the blue Upgrade Now button. Follow the instructions in the Mac App Store. Your Mac will need 2GB of RAM to run Yosemite, and 8GB of available storage. You'll also need to be currently running OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard or later, because you'll need the Mac App Store to download the update. Yosemite will run on the following Macs: iMac (Mid-2007 or later) MacBook (13-inch Aluminum, Late 2008), (13-inch, Early 2009 or later) MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid-2009 or later), (15-inch, Mid/Late 2007 or later), (17-inch, Late 2007 or later) MacBook Air (Late 2008 or later) Mac Mini (Early 2009 or later) Mac Pro (Early 2008 or later) The system requirements for Yosemite are the same as those for OS X 10.9 Mavericks, the current operating system for Mac. As of 3 November, Yosemite was powering about one in five Macs, an update rate that surpassed last year's Mavericks in first-month adoption speed, analytics company Net Applications has said, so accounts of Yosemite problems do not seem to have had a major impact on the OS's update. Mac OS X Yosemite UK price: How much does Yosemite cost? Apple surprised us last year by making OS X 10.9 Mavericks available for free. This year we were prepared for the news - and sure enough, OS X Yosemite is also free. (If you're interested, Mac OS X Mountain Lion, the OS before Mavericks, was just £13.99, so Apple isn't leaving all that much money on the table.) Mac OS X Yosemite: Design & new features Apple's senior vice president of design Jonathan Ive and senior vice president of Software Engineering Craig Federighi have been working together on the redesign of Mac OS X in the run up to the launch of OS Yosemite. See: 22 Yosemite icons compared with their Mavericks counterparts With Jony Ive's expanded design leadership reaching the software side of Apple, we expected to see his influence prominently in the next Mac OS X, and it looks like this is the case. The new operating system certainly has a new look. See also: 10 new features in Photos for Mac OS X Yosemite One of the biggest rumours was that OS X 10.10 would take a lot of cues from iOS for a more similar interface. During the lauch event Apple made various references to Continuity, with new features for integration with the iPhone. In many ways the Mac can become an extension of your iPhone - you will even be able to take calls on it. See: Complete guide to Continuity And yes, AirDrop finally works between Mac and iOS! Here is how to get Continuity to work on older Macs And here's how to use Handoff: How to switch between your iPhone, iPad and Mac using Handoff iOS does appear to have adopted some of the more minimalist design language that arrived on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch last year. Apple is still treating the two operating systems as completely separate entities, but endeavouring to make the two work better together. There are also various improvements for Notification Centre, including a Today view, which gives you a quick look at everything you need to know. Notification Centre also gains Widgets, which it seems are no longer relegated to Dashboard. See also: Make OS X Notification Centre useful iCloud Drive lives in the new look Finder and means that the documents you create on your Mac and iOS devices will be available on all your devices and in all your apps. It's Apple's answer to DropBox. See also: What's new in Calendar in iOS 8 and Mac OS X Yosemite. Safari has a new streamlined design and a cleaner interface.The Tab View gives you an birds eye of your open tabs so it's easy to find what you are looking for. It's possible to set up a window for Private browsing, and when you search the results are no longer just limited to Google. See also: 12 great new Safari 8 features you might have missed Mail has improvements for editing PDFs and images, and sending large attachments. See also: Mail in Yosemite and 10 new Messages features in Yosemite And find out how Yosemite compares to Windows in our comparison review. For more discussion of Yosemite's new features, here's a video where we poke around the beta: New features in Yosemite You can read all about the new features in Yosemite over in our Yosemite Topic Zone. Including the following: Photos for iOS 8 and Mac OS X Yosemite New Messages features in OS X Yosemite and iOS 8 Continuity in iOS 8 and OS X 10.10 Yosemite Calendar features in iOS 8 and Mac OS X Yosemite Spotlight in OS X and Yosemite Safari 8 features in Yosemite Guide to Apple’s Health and HealthKit Apple iCloud Drive New features in Mail for OS X Yosemite How to make Notification Centre in OS X useful Head over to page two to read what we wrote ahead of the launch of OS X Yosemite, including rumours about features, design and more. 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__label__wiki	0.516443	0.516443	Parents less concerned about children owning mobiles Parents across the UK are becoming more willing to allow their children to own a mobile, new data has revealed. By Lucy Dawson According to The Times newspaper, a Populus poll shows that the number of mums and dads willing to provide their offspring with a phone has risen since last year. The figures revealed that 43 per cent of consumers are not concerned about allowing children to have their own mobile phone before the age of 12. Another 15 per cent said children under the age of ten should be able to own one. Concerns have been raised over the impact of allowing young children to carry around such a gadget as some believe it could leave youngsters at risk of bullying. But David Lourie, an analyst at Good Business, told the newspaper that consumers wre becoming less suspicious of technology. “There is an opportunity as consumer trust returns more generally, for mobile phone retailers and operators to take a step forward on these issues,” he said. He added: “Concerns are softening a bit, but not going away – there is still particular concern about child safety.” Do you think young children should own mobile phones? Let us know Woman aged 72 spends thousands on IVF Over-the-counter paternity tests coming soon Premature baby kept warm with sandwich bag Baby born on 10.10.10 at 10:10 and 10 seconds!	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5094
__label__wiki	0.639666	0.639666	Home › Media Center › Bilateral/Multilateral Documents India-France Joint Vision for Space Cooperation (New Delhi, 10 March 2018) 1. India and France share a unique and historical partnership in the peaceful uses of outer space. Cooperation and collaboration has been a hallmark between the two countries as they have emerged as important space faring nations. 2. The Indo-French relationship in space is spread over different facets of space science, technology and applications, including sounding rocket development, liquid engine development, hosting of payloads, joint satellite realization, training programmes, satellite corrununication experiment and satellite launches. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the French National Space Agency (CNES) have jointly realized two world-class space Missions. 3. To enable and guide the future direction of bilateral strategic partnership in this area, India and France have agreed on this Joint Vision for Space Cooperation. 3.1 Bringing societal benefits of space technology: Both sides will cooperate in remote sensing of earth using satellite, including (i) joint development of advanced instruments and joint missions to study weather and climate; (ii) sharing of data including direct reception from each other's Earth observation missions meant for Meteorology, Oceanography, Resource inventory and Cartography; and (iii) sharing of expertise in data analysis including algorithm development and modeling to derive useful information for the benefit of humanity. 3.2 Imaging Earth in high resolution: The successful partnership evolved over the years would be extended to the area of high resolution earth observation to realize a joint earth observation mission with high resolution imaging capability in optical and microwave domains. 3.3 Space domain and situational awareness: ISRO and CNES would work together for the design and development of joint products and techniques, including those involving Automatic Identification System (AIS), to monitor and protect the assets in land and sea. In particular, both sides will pursue the study of a constellation of satellites for maritime surveillance. The agencies would also cooperate to protect their respective space based assets, including by infrastructure and information sharing on space events and India and France will also develop a wider dialogue on space situational awareness. 3.4 Addressing the Global Challenges including climate change: ISRO and CNES would jointly address the global challenges like climate change through joint missions, advanced processing tools and also mobilizing expertise and resources from other space-faring nations. In particular, both sides will pursue their cooperation for climate monitoring on the joint missions Megha- Tropiques and Saral-Altika, the ongoing studies of the Trishna satellite for land Infrared monitoring and the Oceansat3-Argos mission; 3.5 Cooperation in satellite navigation and related technologies: ISRO and CNES would cooperate on sharing expertise on satellite navigation notably on (i) system performance assessment by independent means (for instance through reference stations in France and India to improve satellites' orbit determination and clock estimation for the Indian and European navigational systems); and (ii) navigation applications. 3.6 Exploring the solar system and beyond: ISRO and CNES would work together on (i) autonomous navigation of rovers in Moon, Mars and other planets; (ii) aero braking technologies for planetary exploration; (iii) modeling of Mars and Venus atmosphere; and (iv) inflatable systems for Venus exploration. Both sides can embark on complex high technology space science and planetary exploration missions in future. In particular, CNES could provide support to ISRO for the navigation of future moon rovers; CNES and ISRO, with the support of Laboratoire de meteorologic dynamique (LMD, CNRS), will jointly work on the modeling of Mars and Venus atmostpheres; CNES could be involved in the definition of the scientific goals and preparatory studies of the future planetary missions of ISRO; and both agencies will study the possibility of embarking French science instruments on board the future interplanetary (Moon, Mars and asteroids) Indian missions. 3.7 Cooperation on Space Transportation Systems: ISRO and CNES would collaborate, in accordance with India's and France's international commitments, on the development of (i) technologies for Liquid Oxygen-methane propulsion engine; (ii) reusable launch vehicle (including common experiments on RL V); and (iii) special materials, nano-materials, advanced composites, polymers, chemicals, nanotechnologies and manufacturing technologies. 3.8 Developing technologies for human exploration of the universe:ISRO and CNES would jointly develop capabilities and critical technologies addressing (i) radiation shielding solutions; (ii) personnel hygiene and waste management system; and (iii) design of man-in-loop simulators for human space flight as well as Bioastronautics. 3.9 Cooperation on International issues: As active players within the United Nations and other fora, and in consistency with their international commitments, France and India would cooperate regularly on international issues of common importance including space security, safety and sustainability. India and France undertake to implement and take forward their cooperation in the above agreed areas through suitable existing or new joint mechanisms, including with inter-agency representations, led by ISRO and CNES respectively. The progress and outcomes will be reported to the bilateral Strategic Dialogue for review and assessment. 4. The strategic cooperation in this field would be implemented through the umbrella Program MOU signed in April 2015, as also other implementing arrangements, working group meetings, symposiums and training programmes, as mutually agreed.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5098
__label__wiki	0.852328	0.852328	Bradley Cooper, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie have all missed out on Oscar nominations. Laura Brodnik Entertainment Editor The count down is on for a night of glittering gowns and slightly awkward acceptance speeches following the announcement of the 2019 Oscar nominations today by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. And we’re just as confused as ever about their selection criteria. Because somehow actors Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie and BlacKkKlansman lead John David Washington all missed out on nominations. Bradley Cooper was also snubbed from the Best Director category for A Star Is Born. Him, along with every other female director of last year. Yep, it’s another all-male line-up. To recap, Kathryn Bigelow is the only woman to have won the award, for 2009’s The Hurt Locker in 2010. Cooper’s omission comes despite the film receiving several other nominations, including for Best Picture. Thankfully, Lady Gaga is up for Best Actress. As for our Aussies, Kidman totally transformed herself for Destroyer and Robbie also deserved a Best Actress nod (or Best Supporting Actress) for her role as Queen Elizabeth in Mary Queen of Scots. Meanwhile, Washington was nominated for a Golden Globe, but not an Oscar, for his breakout role. And the fact that his white co-star Adam Driver was nominated for Best Supporting Actor makes this awkward for the Academy. It has many fans asking if we need to bring #OscarsSoWhite back. Especially when Widow’s Viola Davis and Black Panther villain Michael B Jordan were also overlooked. That’s despite Black Panther making history as the first superhero movie to receive a Best Picture nomination. (The director of the film, Ryan Coogler, also missed out.) What we can get excited about though is that two Aussies working behind the scenes of period comedy-drama The Favourite received nominations. Screenwriter Tony McNamara was nominated for Best Original Screenplay while Fiona Crombie was nominated for Best Production Design. Actress and comedian Tracee Ellis Ross and actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani joined forces in a live telecast to announce the Oscar nominations in the 24 categories that will be celebrated on the night. Even before the nominations were announced it has to be said that this year’s ceremony, to be held on Monday, February 25, have gotten off to a bit of a shaky start. After a series of homophobic tweets were unearthed from comedian Kevin Hart, who was the confirmed host for the 2019 show, he chose to step down from the role. Instead of announcing a replacement, it was decided by the Academy that this year a series of stars will introduce the various categories and presenters – something which has only happened once before in the show’s history, more than 30 years ago. Here is the full list of the 2019 Oscar nominations. Actress in a Leading Role Yalitza Aparicio, “Roma” Glenn Close, “The Wife” Olivia Colman, “The Favourite” Lady Gaga, “A Star Is Born” Melissa McCarthy, “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” Actor in a Leading Role Christian Bale, “Vice” Bradley Cooper, “A Star Is Born” Willem Dafoe, “At Eternity’s Gate” Rami Malek, “Bohemian Rhapsody” Viggo Mortensen, “Green Book” Spike Lee, “BlacKkKlansman” Pawel Pawlikowski, “Cold War” Yorgos Lanthimos, “The Favourite” Alfonso Cuarón, “Roma” Adam McKay, “Vice” Actress in a Supporting Role Amy Adams, “Vice” Marina de Tavira, “Roma” Regina King, “If Beale Street Could Talk” Emma Stone, “The Favourite” Rachel Weisz, “The Favourite” Actor in a Supporting Role Mahershala Ali, “Green Book” Adam Driver, “BlacKkKlansman” Sam Elliott, “A Star Is Born” Richard E. Grant, “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” Sam Rockwell, “Vice” “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,” Joel Coen , Ethan Coen “BlacKkKlansman,” Charlie Wachtel, David Rabinowitz, Kevin Willmott, Spike Lee “Can You Ever Forgive Me?,” Nicole Holofcener and Jeff Whitty “If Beale Street Could Talk,” Barry Jenkins “A Star Is Born,” Eric Roth, Bradley Cooper, Will Fetters “The Favourite,” Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara “First Reformed,” Paul Schrader “Green Book,” Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie, Peter Farrelly “Roma,” Alfonso Cuarón “Vice,” Adam McKay “Cold War,” Lukasz Zal “The Favourite,” Robbie Ryan “Never Look Away,” Caleb Deschanel “A Star Is Born,” Matthew Libatique Animated Feature Film “Incredibles 2,” Brad Bird “Isle of Dogs,” Wes Anderson “Mirai,” Mamoru Hosoda “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” Rich Moore, Phil Johnston “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman Animated Short Film “Animal Behaviour,” Alison Snowden, David Fine “Bao,” Domee Shi “Late Afternoon,” Louise Bagnall “One Small Step,” Andrew Chesworth, Bobby Pontillas “Weekends,” Trevor Jimenez “Free Solo,” Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi “Hale County This Morning, This Evening,” RaMell Ross “Minding the Gap,” Bing Liu “Of Fathers and Sons,” Talal Derki “RBG,” Betsy West, Julie Cohen Documentary Short Subject “Black Sheep,” Ed Perkins “End Game,” Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman “Lifeboat,” Skye Fitzgerald “A Night at the Garden,” Marshall Curry “Period. End of Sentence.,” Rayka Zehtabchi Live Action Short Film “Detainment,” Vincent Lambe “Fauve,” Jeremy Comte “Marguerite,” Marianne Farley “Mother,” Rodrigo Sorogoyen “Skin,” Guy Nattiv Foreign Language Film Capernaum (Lebanon) Cold War (Poland) Never Look Away (Germany) Roma (Mexico) Shoplifters (Japan) “BlacKkKlansman,” Barry Alexander Brown “Bohemian Rhapsody,” John Ottman “Green Book,” Patrick J. Don Vito “The Favourite,” Yorgos Mavropsaridis “Vice,” Hank Corwin Sound Editing “Black Panther,” Benjamin A. Burtt, Steve Boeddeker “Bohemian Rhapsody,” John Warhurst “First Man,” Ai-Ling Lee, Mildred Iatrou Morgan “A Quiet Place,” Ethan Van der Ryn, Erik Aadahl “Roma,” Sergio Diaz, Skip Lievsay “Black Panther,” Hannah Beachler “First Man,” Nathan Crowley, Kathy Lucas “The Favourite,” Fiona Crombie, Alice Felton “Mary Poppins Returns,” John Myhre, Gordon Sim “Roma,” Eugenio Caballero, Bárbara Enrı́quez “BlacKkKlansman,” Terence Blanchard “Black Panther,” Ludwig Goransson “If Beale Street Could Talk,” Nicholas Britell “Isle of Dogs,” Alexandre Desplat “Mary Poppins Returns,” Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman “All The Stars” from “Black Panther” by Kendrick Lamar, SZA “I’ll Fight” from “RBG” by Diane Warren, Jennifer Hudson “The Place Where Lost Things Go” from “Mary Poppins Returns” by Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman “Shallow” from “A Star Is Born” by Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando, Andrew Wyatt and Benjamin Rice “When A Cowboy Trades His Spurs For Wings” from “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs” by David Rawlings and Gillian Welch “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,” Mary Zophres “Black Panther,” Ruth E. Carter “The Favourite,” Sandy Powell “Mary Poppins Returns,” Sandy Powell “Mary Queen of Scots,” Alexandra Byrne Tags: academy-awards-2 , entertainment-3 , movies , oscars , pop-culture	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5102
__label__wiki	0.790337	0.790337	The Trafford Centre Ideal Home show was a smash hit The three-day event saw celebrity hosts George Clarke, Melinda Messenger, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Martin Lewis officially cut the ribbon to declare it open Adam Jupp Ideal Home Show EventCity, the second largest exhibition space outside of London, is celebrating its most popular function to date. The venue, next to the intu Trafford Centre, welcomed 37,000 people to its Ideal Home Show, which was held in the region for the first time. The three-day event saw celebrity hosts George Clarke, Melinda Messenger, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Martin Lewis officially cut the ribbon to declare the show open. The show was split into seven dedicated show areas, from Interiors to Home Improvements, Food & Housewares to Technology, Gardens, Woman and Shopping. Andy Orr, managing director of EventCity, said: “It was a pleasure to host such an iconic event. We had visitors come from all over the north of England to see the countless exhibitors and demonstrations.” Martin Lewis and Melinda Messenger (Image: Matt Ratcliffe) Lee Newton, managing director of Media 10, the organsiers, said; "We always knew Ideal Home Show at EventCity, Manchester would be a success but the actual figures from the debut show have really blown us away. "Both pre and on-the-door sales have performed above and beyond what we originally predicted which is testament to the region and demand for quality events such as the Ideal Home Show." He added: "Initial feedback from both visitors and exhibitors has been hugely positive which we're extremely proud of given that this is the first time that we've attempted exporting Ideal Home Show to the north of England. "Given the volume of publicity generated ahead of its launch, it was vital that we delivered a memorable show - especially as it was the first time that EventCity had hosted an event of this magnitude." Follow @MENBusinessDesk EmploymentThis high street bank is helping Mancunians improve their digital skills for FREE - find out whyLloyds Banking Group has pledged to provide digital skills training for 1.8 million individuals, SMEs and charities across the UK by 2020 EconomyWhat would YOU change if you were Greater Manchester's mayor for the day?Share your best ideas to improve the city region's economy and be in with a chance of winning a spa day and meal at a top Manchester hotel HattersleyTameside to get new £10m science park which will bring 200 new jobsAn engineering firm wants to set up on the site of the Hattersley Industrial Estate IRA Manchester bombRecap: The IRA bomb in Manchester... what happened on June 15, 1996Twenty years ago today the heart of Manchester was blown apart by mainland Britain's biggest peacetime bomb, planted by the IRA BoltonHow a landscape gardening firm used a community platform to turn business aroundMoss Hall Home Services is witnessing strong growth after using InYourArea.co.uk to reach new hyperlocal customers	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5103
__label__wiki	0.99894	0.99894	Lancashire to hold talks with Andrew Flintoff over T20 return As former England captain prepares to make his Big Bash debut in Australia, Red Rose coach Ashley Giles reveals the club will speak to Freddie when he returns. Graham Hardcastle Andrew Flintoff celebrates the wicket of Ian Bell with Steven Croft during the NatWest T20 Blast final Get the biggest Manchester United FC stories by email Lancashire will sit down with Andrew Flintoff to discuss his future with the club when he returns from playing in Australia’s Twenty20 Big Bash League next month. The former England all-rounder is set to make his debut for Brisbane Heat on Sunday after a late injury to fellow overseas star Samuel Badree ruled the West Indies star out of the competition. Flintoff, 37, was originally scheduled to play only the second half of the competition as a replacement for New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori in the New Year. But he will now play alongside the ex-Kiwi skipper. The Heat open their campaign against new England one-day captain Eoin Morgan’s Sydney Thunder at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium on Sunday, a match which will interest Lancashire cricket director and head coach Ashley Giles. Flintoff played three T20 matches for the Lightning last season after stunning cricket by coming out of retirement following five years away from the game, and he impressed with both ball and bat, including in the final defeat to Birmingham Bears in August. He has already said he wants to return to Emirates Old Trafford again next season. “We’ve been in contact with Fred, and we’ll monitor how he goes through this Big Bash and then speak to him when he gets back to England,” revealed Giles, a former England team-mate of Flintoff’s. “We’ve not decided on anything at the moment, but Fred’s Mr Lancashire. “He’s still fit and firing, so good on him. I wish I could still get out there and do it like he can!” Leg-spinner Badree requires surgery on a shoulder injury, leaving Flintoff as a candidate to take the new ball as that was the role the West Indian was due to take on. Flintoff’s Heat coach Stuart Law, his former Lancashire team-mate, said: “It is a pretty clear case that we need a new-ball option, which we thought we had with Samuel. “We are definitely now looking at playing Fred in as many games as we can.” Flintoff warmed-up for the opening match by scoring a quick-fire 30 and bowling his full allocation of four overs in the Heat's final warm-up game. “I loved it, it was great fun. It is hot though, no wonder the team is called the Brisbane Heat,” said Flintoff. Law added: “Freddie has been working hard since his arrival, not only with his fans and off-field responsibilities, but also with his training. He is showing his wealth of experience and his ability to pull out the big plays at the right time." READ: Andrew Flintoff tells Kevin Pietersen to lay off Peter Moores Manchester United FC NewsletterPrivacy notice Subscribe to our Manchester United FC newsletterPrivacy noticeEnter email Subscribe Ashley Giles ICC World Twenty20	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5104
__label__cc	0.685356	0.314644	HomeBlogDonate May 2019 update André Staltz Dear backers, thank you again for one more month of support! The consistent growth in number of backers and funds for Manyverse amazes and humbles me. You are now in total 57 backers, contributing over 420€ per month. In April, that covered 21 hours of my work to develop the app. In total, I worked 48 hours last month. It's less than the 120h last time, because I had to do some other work, such as preparing for conferences and writing grants. Every month I aim at delivering at least a few features, but unfortunately this time there were only bug fixes. I spent a good amount of time updating some low level libraries (such as React Native and Node.js Mobile) that were long due of an update. The update was not a smooth task and required me to fix some of these libraries, such as fixing a compilation bug in nodejs-mobile and sending a pull request to nodejs-mobile-react-native. It was worth it, though, because updating React Native to 0.59 means significant speed improvements. Try it out! If the latest Manyverse doesn't crash for you, then the UI interactions are probably much more responsive. Speed improvements in the UI interactivity (up to 3x faster). Since 0.1904.22-beta Fixed some crashes related to the Raw DB screen, and related to some peer connections. Fixed some UI bugs in invite popups and in the compose screen Grants. Manyverse is growing, and I'm happy to inform some exciting news regarding funding. Last year, the Scuttlebutt (SSB) community received 85000€ from Handshake, and since then we have been holding meetings to democratically distribute this money across the different SSB projects. We finally agreed on a detailed budget, after listening to the preferences of dozens of SSB community members. Manyverse received approximately 8400€, and it will appear soon this month in this Open Collective! This will provide approximately 3 months of full time work on the app. This is the first such big grant, and it really excites me! I have been sending grant applications for a while, I remember the first one I sent was in early 2018. Most of them have been rejected, but April was the first time one of them was actually approved! I sent a grant application for Manyverse to NLNet, and after some weeks, they replied with an approval! We still have to get on a phone call to agree on the amount and the details, so this is still somewhat vaguely defined. I hope all the funds will be sent to this Open Collective, for full transparency. It is possible that with these grants we reach the target of funding one full-time developer (me, Andre Staltz), and that would be a success in itself. However, if that's the case, it also means it's time to increase the team size. Together with Gordon Martin (who helped bring Bluetooth to Manyverse) and Erick Lavoie (researcher, and runs the ACCESS Open Collective, to coordinate the Handshake funds), we sent a grant application to the LEDGER project. This is a project backed by the European Commission which can fund teams with up to 200k€. We did our best with the application and have our fingers crossed hoping that we pass. This would mean a significant boost to Manyverse, as much as 7x more effort: going from one developer part-time (me) to three developers full time. Conferences. This month, May, is conference season and I have 4 conferences to attend. One of them is the fantastic Data Terra Nemo where many other SSB enthusiasts will be present. The other is MixitConf where I'll give a talk about the Internet in 2030, involving Manyverse and other P2P apps at the innovation edge of the internet. I still hope to do some development on Manyverse during May, if I find the time. I have listened to a lot of feedback that the app needs to hold the SSB account (and identity) outside of the app folder, and I plan to work on that. I also want to improve the onboarding and "getting started" story by implementing a new type of SSB server. This is something I believe will be shipped latest June or July. Let's stay in touch, and thanks again for backing and reading this. – Andre Staltz TEDxGeneva Full Stack Fest The Manyverse app is open source software licensed as Mozilla Public License 2.0. The manyver.se website is licensed as Creative Commons BY-SA 4.0, created by Andre Staltz.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5107
__label__wiki	0.501359	0.501359	Campus news: March 28 See what local college students have achieved. Campus news: March 28 See what local college students have achieved. Check out this story on marshfieldnewsherald.com: http://mnhne.ws/1Ci8DbY Published 9:08 p.m. CT March 27, 2015 See what local college students have achieved.(Photo: www.jupiterimages.com) Service trip MILWAUKEE — Nicholas Guzowski of Marshfield, a student at Marquette University, recently attended a Marquette Action Program spring break service trip through Marquette's Campus Ministry focusing on urban poverty. Honor students ATLANTA, Ga. — Neehal Shukla of Marshfield was named to the dean’s list of Emory College for the 2014 fall semester. PLATTEVILLE — Abigail Goenner of Stratford was named to the chancellor’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville for the fall 2014 semester. Chorus tour ST. PAUL, Minn. — Joshua Vehrs, son of Tim and Julie Vehrs of Marshfield, will be participating in the University of Northwestern Varsity Men's Chorus tour to the Northern Minnesota Iron Range, April 19-20, with a Homecoming Concert on April 27. Read or Share this story: http://mnhne.ws/1Ci8DbY Lessons learned about back-to-school time Help fight hunger in Marshfield Check our map of Mother's Day brunch spots Tour of Lights: See our map of best displays Dec. 5, 2018, 2:04 p.m. Easter egg hunts among the weekend fun April 6, 2017, 3:54 p.m. Arpin teen a finalist in pageant	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5110
__label__cc	0.684856	0.315144	Home News & Events Blog Success Comes from the Ability to Adapt Success Comes from the Ability to Adapt The modern economy, whether it’s at the global, domestic or local level, is fast and dynamic. And to be successful these days, companies must be able to quickly adapt to market changes as well as continuously push the envelope in developing new products and services that advance beyond the competition. When you look at our more than 40 years of operation in Kentucky and how we’ve evolved our business over time, you could say we’ve always been a catalyst of change within our industry. We refer to it as a “Rock Solid” commitment to manufacturing, which has allowed our company and customers to thrive in all economic climates. Established and carried through by a forward-thinking team, our Rock Solid commitment includes a series of core values that we believe set the foundation for success in an ever-evolving marketplace. While these values are unyielding in principle, we adapt them over time to fit the modern landscape. Among these values are high-quality manufacturing practices, continuous innovation and comprehensive customer support. Together, these values help us sustain our success as well as give our customers the tools they need to stay competitive. High-Quality Manufacturing Since opening the doors to our manufacturing plant in 1974, we’ve continuously invested in and expanded our operations to support the growing and diverse technology demands of our customers. In doing so, we’re able to maintain the production agility and responsive they require for continued success. For years, our Production-On-Demand manufacturing approach has given us the wherewithal to achieve short lead times and minimize inventory levels so that every new machine tool leaving our plant has the latest technology. This approach involves using MTConnect to enable our machines and production equipment to communicate over wireless factory networks for real-time monitoring and diagnostics. Most recently, we’ve taken this data-driven manufacturing approach to the next level. In 2014, we invested $30 million in our manufacturing operations, with $19 million spent on capital equipment, to implement the Mazak iSMART Factory™ concept. This dynamic, ongoing and limitless production strategy reflects a commitment toward creating the ultimate smart factory. In its current state, our factory encompasses 536,000 square feet of space and relies on advanced manufacturing cells and systems together with full digital integration to achieve free-flow data sharing in terms of process control and monitoring. We then harvest this data to where it becomes actionable intelligence for us to improve our productivity and responsiveness to customer and market changes. We’re constantly redefining what it means to be productive in the competitive manufacturing marketplace through ongoing innovation, which includes our latest SMOOTH TECHNOLOGY platform, revolutionary CNC designs and HYBRID Multi-Tasking. SMOOTH TECHNOLOGY has and will continue to revolutionize the way our machine tools perform. The platform takes an already advanced machine to the next level of productivity by integrating all-new hardware, high-speed servo systems and CNC technology into its original design. As a result, processing times on these machines are up to four times faster than their predecessors. Our new MAZATROL Smooth CNCs, which are key to the SMOOTH TECHNOLOGY platform, have an intuitive human/machine interface with a multi-touch home screen that enables fast and smooth programming operations. Also, several new programming functions within these controls provide all-new productivity advantages. We’ve also established an alternative way to produce parts with our new INTEGREX i-400AM HYBRID Multi-Tasking machine. It offers turning, milling, drilling, metal deposition and laser marking in a single setup. Not only does this significantly reduce part cycle times, it gives users the ability to process highly complex workpiece geometries that were previously impossible. Another strategy we’ve adopted over the past few years is developing simple but innovative machine features and functions that take our world-class technology to the highest levels of affordability. As represented through our UNIVERSAL Series, these models redefine the quality and productivity standards of value-based machine tools. Comprehensive Support From 24/7 technical phone support to fast spare part services to progressive learning opportunities, our Optimum Plus total support program helps ensure our customers get the maximum return on their machine investment. We offer the industry’s largest inventory of spare parts, with more than 52,000 unique part numbers valued at more than $65 million. Plus, 97 percent of our spare part orders ship within 24 hours. Overall, these stats mean our customers receive the fastest possible response times to a down machine. Our network of eight Technology Centers across North America also plays a key role in our Optimum Plus program. Each facility puts customers in close proximity to everything they need for optimized part production, from applications support to comprehensive training to testing new technology. We also use our Technology Centers to host Technology + Education events that keep customers up-to-date on the latest machine tool technologies and manufacturing techniques, including our biennial DISCOVER event that welcomes thousands of attendees to our North American Headquarters during IMTS off years. In a nutshell, Rock Solid means we are an agile company that can easily refine our business strategy to meet current customer requirements. Essentially any shop can be Rock Solid and it starts by knowing your strengths, understanding your customers' needs and having the flexibility to refine your business strategy. Rock Solid, Production-On-Demand, Mazak iSMART Factory™	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5113
__label__wiki	0.673735	0.673735	Home News & Events Customer Successes Shop Roots Out Long Set Up Times with Advanced Automation Shop Roots Out Long Set Up Times with Advanced Automation Basin Precision Machining LLC According to Erik Anderson, president and CEO of Basin Precision Machining LLC, single-piece flow and the DONE IN ONE Mazak machine capability means raw material enters the process and exits as finished components, which means zero WIP, far fewer quality problems and faster job turnaround times. For maximum tool capacity, each machining center in Basin’s automated manufacturing cell is paired with a Mazak Tool Hive that holds 348 tools each for a cell total of 2,088 tools. Erik Anderson, president and CEO of Basin Precision Machining LLC, has determined that setups are the root of all evil when it comes to manufacturing productivity. They cause part variations, downtime, and high-percentage scrap rates. And like many other shops, Basin, too, faced the challenge of long and complex job setups—until the Jefferson, WI-based shop fought back with automation. Basin considers itself a relatively nonconventional shop due to its extreme obsession for quality, lean manufacturing and highly efficient single-piece flow production across its entire shop floor. But nowhere is this unconventionality more apparent than with the company’s use of automation within a high-mix/low-volume production environment as opposed to the typical high-volume scenario. To achieve its special high-mix/low-volume production automation, Basin relies on manufacturing cells comprised of the latest, most advanced machine tool technology armed with the largest tool storage capacities possible and digital connectivity—a combination that has basically eliminated setup times. As a precision contract machine shop, Basin services the oil and gas, aerospace, recreational vehicle and hydraulic markets. Its customers include the likes of oil and gas company FHE USA LLC, cartridge valve maker HydraForce Inc. and motorcycle OEM Harley-Davidson Inc. In some instances, the shop will produce about 250 versions of a part for one customer. The associated job lot sizes can range from five to 500 pieces, which, according to Anderson, equates to about 80 setups per month to change over from one version to the next. These time and labor-intensive setups require skilled individuals who understand 100-plus tool setups, complicated multi-sided fixturing and how to run complex parts. With one of its largest automated manufacturing cells, Basin can have about 200 part numbers set up at any given time. The cell allows the shop to set jobs up once, leave them in the cell and run each when needed. Housed in a new 22,500 ft2 (2,090 m2) addition and producing mainly hydraulic manifolds, the cell consists of six Mazak HCN-5000 horizontal machining centers within a Mazak Palletech system that features three levels, 120 pallets, and three load stations. For maximum tool capacity, each machining center is paired with a Mazak Tool Hive that holds 348 tools each for a cell total of 2,088 tools. Large tool capacities, according to Anderson, contribute significantly to setup reductions in that they allow the shop to leave tools set up as cells switch from one part to the next. In most instances, there is enough tooling for a single machine to run a dozen different part numbers out of three sizes of raw stock material. With its INTEGREX i-630V/6 multitasking machine, a five-axis solution with turning and milling spindles designed for heavy-duty machining, Basin machines RigLock bodies that measure 20″ in diameter, weigh 1,200 lb and are made from steel with a hardness of Rc 32. Last year the shop did about $11 million of hydraulic manifold work on 15 standalone machines operated by 32 people. With the one new Mazak system alone, Basin will now handle roughly $9.5 million of work with only six machines and six people producing 90% of what it did previously. The HCN-5000s all have Mazak’s Mazatrol SmoothG controls, which are user-friendly and deliver high-speed, high-accuracy machining. Direct-drive rotary tables and two-pallet changers come standard on the machines. This simple and efficient automation feature enhances productivity by allowing the Palletech rail-guided robot to load or unload one pallet while the machine continues to work on a part fixtured on its other pallet. For further process optimization, each of the cell’s HCN-5000s is equipped with a Mazak SmartBox, a launch platform that provides Basin with an easy and secure entrance into the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). With MTConnect technology at its foundation, the open-protocol SmartBox facilitates the connectivity of the shop’s machines and devices while allowing for enhanced monitoring and analytical capabilities. According to Anderson, Basin installed the SmartBoxes to monitor overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and eventually interface with the shop’s ERP system. Currently the Mazak SmartBoxes transfer tooling data, via RFID chips, from Basin’s tool presetters to the machines. But, he said that the shop will eventually sensor the equipment so it can use the Mazak SmartBoxes for preventive maintenance and monitoring critical systems on the machines. Another recently added automated manufacturing cell at Basin is centered on a Mazak HCN-8800 horizontal machining center and a 348-tool Tool Hive within a six-pallet Palletech system. The cell produces components mainly for an oil and gas industry system for securing equipment to wellheads, FHE’s RigLock. In addition to the HCN-8800, Basin also produces components for the RigLock system with a Mazak Integrex i-630V/6 multitasking machine, a five-axis solution with powerful turning and milling spindles designed for heavy-duty machining. The machine processes RigLock bodies that measure 20″ (508 mm) in diameter, weigh 1,200 lb and are made from steel with a hardness of Rc 32. These parts use to take another supplier six machining operations and 55 days of total processing time; Basin now finishes them in just over seven hours with only one machining operation on the Integrex i-630V/6. For these parts, according to Anderson, the process is much easier if it can be done in one operation. “This lets you wipe out all the variables such as handling, loading, loss of registration and the need for multiple pieces of equipment,” he explained. “If a conventional shop did the same job, they would need two turning machines and a vertical mill with an indexer and have to handle the part four times.” At Basin, single-piece flow and the Done in One Mazak machine capability means raw material enters the process and exits as finished components. This means zero WIP, far fewer quality problems and faster job turnaround times. All of this has resulted in a sub-50 parts per million (ppm) in defect quality performance for Basin. In fact, the shop has been as low as 19 ppm, and has been that way for the past 10 years. Anderson said that some of the shop’s other Mazaks, like its Integrex i-630V/6, are not what would be considered traditional automation—no robots load the machine. Instead, the automation is a result of the multitasking machine’s ability to do turning operations as well as full five-axis milling to process parts in single setups. Additional examples of such built-in automation include four other recently acquired Mazak multitasking machines. These are the shop’s Integrex i-400S, which features a second turning spindle; an Integrex i-200ST, which features a lower turret in addition to its second turning spindle; and two Integrex e-500H-S multitasking machines, each of which features two equally powerful opposed turning spindles with C-axis control. Those machines also have integral motor milling spindles that rotate in the B-axis for simultaneous five-axis and high feed-rate milling operations. The Integrex e-500H-S makes large parts for the RigLock system. The Integrex i-400S and i-200ST also process RigLock components and blow-out preventer parts that are bar fed into the Integrex i-200ST machine. While these machines work, their operator also has time to run the Integrex i-400S as well. “Automated machining systems like our Mazaks,” said Anderson, “are the solution to workforce problems like a lack of skilled labor. Our people are managers of automation because it’s tough to find machinists. They are conscientious with a strong sense of ownership to oversee our systems and keep them producing. They aren’t button pushers, they are individuals invested in the process—individual plant managers, in a sense—and are responsible for their workcell’s raw material, the machines in the cell, tooling, quality, how the part gets recorded and how it is packed and presented to the customer.” Most parts at Basin are made from materials that include 4140, 4340 and some pre-hardened steels in the form of bar stock, forgings, and castings. It also produces some parts from Invar 36, 6061-T6 aluminum and 65-45-12 DuraBar ductile iron. Workpieces can weigh anywhere from two oz to 2,000 lb and require tight tolerances and surface finishes. Positional tolerances range from 0.005″ (0.12 mm) to as tight as 0.001″ (0.0254 mm), and in many cases, the shop must hold diametric tolerances of ±0.00025″. Typical job lot sizes range from continuous production involving hundreds of thousands of parts per year to single jobs producing as few as two parts. Originally started by Anderson’s parents, the shop has 190 employees, two facilities in Jefferson and Whitewater, WI, and a combined manufacturing space of 85,000 ft2 (7,897 m2). The shop has about 10 customers, and according to Anderson, they aren’t trying to be the job shop for 100 customers because it’s very difficult to provide all of them with adequate service at the same time. “We strive to develop strong relationships with key customers that want us to produce significant amounts of work,” he said. “In doing so, we gain solid commitments from our customers, and we are willing to make major investments in manufacturing technology to produce their components to the best of our ability with the highest quality and cost-effectiveness. Many shops are unwilling to do that.” Basin will continue to focus on high-mix/low-volume jobs consisting of complex parts because they are the ones from which most shops shy away. Anderson said that the goal is to get the work and the correct equipment for it, such as the flexible Mazak machines and automation systems the company uses today. This strategy has worked well for him and continues to open new markets for Basin. “We are looking to the future and are willing to make investments,” said Anderson. “This resonates with potential customers because it is tough for them to source the jobs we go after. These customers want suppliers that make the commitment to get the state-of-the-art technology and everything else necessary for the job.” As seen in ADVANCEDMANUFACTURING.ORG, December 2018 INTEGREX, Tool Hive, PALLETECH, HCN-5000, Mazak SmartBox	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5114
__label__cc	0.536516	0.463484	Samsung Galaxy S4 Officially Announced Today, Shipping in April and May Filed under: Technology News — Tags: air view, galaxy s3, galaxy s4 luanch event, IR Blaster, radio city music hall, S health scale, s translate, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S4, samsung galaxy s4 price, Samsung Galaxy S4 release date, Samsung Galaxy S4 specs — Polly @ 04:31 Samsung officially unveiled the long-awaited Galaxy S4 at a large event at Radio City Music Hall in New York City today, the phone includes a number of upgrades from the Galaxy S 3, which has surged to become the bestselling Android phone on the market and the leading competitor to Apple’s iPhone. Better than Galaxy S3 (Specs Comparison) The Galaxy S4 handset steadily draws from the same design language as the S3, but takes almost every spec to an extreme — the screen is larger (5 inches), the resolution greater (1080p), the battery capacity higher (2,600mAh), the processor faster (1.9GHz quad-core or 1.6GHz octa-core), and the rear-facing camera stuffed with more megapixels (13, to be exact). Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, Touch Wiz The Galaxy S4 runs none other than Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, the most up-to-date version of Android you can get right now. Riding on top of it as usual is Samsung’s Touch Wiz overlay, a customized interface that I, for one, think is getting a little long in the tooth. Air View and Gestures You can not only hover with a fingertip, but also wave or wipe your whole hand in front of the screen (and camera sensor) to navigate around. Hover your finger or wipe your whole hand, you can preview a video clip or image from the photo gallery, glance at browser tab thumbnails, find your place on a video timeline, and check out an e-mail. Flipboard has built a customized app to work with Air View, which lets you hover over a tile to see which articles lie beneath. IR Blaster as Remote Control Samsung has put an IR blaster on its phone so you can use it as a remote control for your TV. With the software you can see images of upcoming programs and control a DVR. S Health Scale The companion wireless scale that looks quite a bit like the Fitbit Aria is just one part of the larger S Health equation which also includes a Jawbone Up-like monitor (S Band).The scale of course sync with the baked in S Health app over Bluetooth, which makes it quite a bit easier to track how that diet of yours is going. In addition to simply tracking your total poundage, there will be bands for tracking heart rate and the S 4’s various sensor can help judge the comfort level of your environment. Amazing 13-megapixel Camera Samsung has also made vast improvements to its camera technology. The Galaxy S4 has a built-in 13-megapixel camera, up from the Galaxy S III’s 8-megapixel sensor, which uses new camera functions Dual Shot, Eraser, Drama Shot, and Sound & Shot. Dual Shot allows you to capture images from both the front and rear cameras simultaneously S Translate The Galaxy S4 ships with S Translate, a baked-in realtime translator that supports 9 different languages. The new S Translate feature offers real-time translation – simply type the question in English and it will translate it audibly. It can do the same thing in reverse, so that when you receive an answer it will translate it and present you with the answer as text. Samsung plans to stagger releases worldwide in April and May. In the U.S., Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Cricket Wireless will all get the Galaxy S4 (along with Sprint MVNO Ting). Samsung hasn’t yet shared plans for other countries. Since it differs by region and by carrier, Samsung hasn’t announced the price yet, but you can expect comparable pricing in your area for the GS3. Samsung Galaxy S4 Launch Event Video for Reference Samsung has made sure to include every salient hardware spec and enough new and interesting software features to Galaxy S4 to hold your attention. Will it be the greatest potential winner in 2013? Stay tuned for more details!	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5123
__label__wiki	0.609933	0.609933	Quad-core Sony Xperia Tablet PC Leaked Filed under: Technology News — Tags: Sony LT29i, Sony Tablet S, Sony Xperia, Sony Xperia GX, Sony Xperia Mint, Sony Xperia SX, Sony Xperia Tablet PC — video @ 07:51 Yeah, you get it right! We are talking about Sony Xperia Tablet but not smartphone. Xperia series is all about smartphone in the past, now this new tablet will be added to as a new member. According to German media Mobiflip, SONY’s new tablet is likely to be listed in the Xperia series product line, and will be equipped with 9.4-inch touch screen as well as Tegra 3 processor, is expected to hit the next September. Leaked from the internal document The information of the Sony Xperia tablet leaked by German media Mobiflip this time comes from Sony internal document demonstration. The most prominent point will be that it is most likely to be classified to the Xperia product line. And the 8.8-mm ultra-thin body makes it 44% thinner than Sony Tablet S. Sony Xperia tablet has 9.4-inch touch screen, with resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It is running on Android 4.0 operating system, and providing 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB three capacity versions for options. Tegra 3 quad-core Processor In order to obtain more fluid operating experience, SONY adopts Tegra 3 quad-core processor for this tablet PC. Its unique 4-plus-1 architecture acts well in both overall performance and power consumption. With 6000ma large capacity battery, it can bring about ten-hour endurance. In addition, SONY Xperia tablet also supports the 3G and Wi-Fi network. It also adopts double-camera configuration, with 1-million-pixel front-facing camera and 8-million-pixel main camera. SONY Xperia tablet also employs the waterproof material shell, supporting Bluetooth 3.0 technology, with memory card expansion slot and stereo speakers. SONY is going to design the ultra-portable keyboard as Microsoft “Surface” for this tablet, and also is similar to Apple’s “Smart Cover” that with support function. SP $449.99 According to SONY’s internal documents, this tablet is priced at $449.99 (16GB), $459.99 (32GB) and $649.99 (64GB) for reference. The release date of Sony Xperia tablet remains unknown. But there is the news that Sony will hold a product launch before IFA2012 so it is likely that the tablet will be issued at that time. 4.6-inch Sony LT29i Coming out, Release in August Sony Xperia Mint Comes on the Heels of Xperia GX LT29i Sony Xperia GX & Xperia SX with Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 Dual-core 1.5 GHz Processor are Announced Filed under: Technology News — Tags: Convert DVD to Xperia Neo/Neo V, play DVD movies on Xperia Neo/Neo V, Rip and convert DVD to Sony Xperia S video, Sony Ericsson LT29i, Sony Ericsson LT29i release date, Sony LT29i, Sony Xperia GX, the release of iPhone 4, Xperia Arc, Xperia SX — video @ 07:35 You may be very familiar with SONY LT29i codenamed “Hayabusa”. The new phone with top-level configurations is the one many people look forward to. Let’s reveal more functions and characteristics of Sony LT29i in the following: The Second Generation Xperia Arc It is believed that you may know about this new phone to some extent, for it has been exposed on the internet for several times. As the international edition of SONY Xperia GX (SO-04D), SONY LT29i is viewed as the second generation model of SONY classical phone Xperia Arc. In appearance, it continues the arc surface design, as thin as 8.6mm in body. But the overall functions have been improved a lot. SONY LT29i employs full touch design so there will be no entity buttons at all. However, in other mobile phone detail processing, Sony LT29i continues the characteristics of Xperia Arc, keeping the shutter button, supporting memory card expansion and replacing battery quickly. In addition, the Sony Ericsson logo at the back may be cancelled. 4.6-inch 720p HD Display There is no difference in touch screen configuration when comparing with the Japanese version. It is also equipped with 4.6-inch 720p HD touch screen, Mobile BRAVIA Engine and No Air Gap technology which can bring with delicate, natural, magnificent display effect. As to the processor configuration, it adopts 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 processor, and the integrated chip is Adreno225. The main characteristics of which is the new 28-nm processing Krait architecture, the performance is five times as fast as the current Snapdragon processor, and the graphics processing ability is improved by four times, and in energy consumption it is 75% lower than the current Snapdragon processor. 13-million-pixel Camera SONY LT29i also adopts double camera configuration, with 1.3-million-pixel front-facing camera, supporting 720p video recording and video calling function, and at the back there is 13- million-pixel main camera. Besides, it provides the full 1080p HD movie recording and 3D panorama photography and more functions. SONY LT29i runs on Android4.0.4 system, providing with 1GB RAM and 16GB storage space, supporting memory card expansion. And it has great audio entertainment function, the built-in Walkman player, supporting xLOUD volume enhancement technology as well as VPT stereo surround sound, and other functions. In the wireless network function, it supports HSPA + high-speed network. Released in August 29 as Reported SONY LT29i will be equipped with 1700ma battery as the Japanese version. Black and white models are provided for options, and a pink model may be offered later. Although it is said that this phone will be released formally in August 29, the exact time on sale may be a little bit late. According to the leaked SONY Ericsson internal documents, SONY LT29i will be priced at €439 Convert DVD to Xperia Neo/Neo V to play DVD movies on Xperia Neo/Neo V Rip and convert DVD to Sony Xperia S video Filed under: Technology News — Tags: Sony Xperia GX, Sony Xperia GX release date, Sony Xperia SX, Sony Xperia SX release date, the release of Sony Xperia GX, the release of Sony Xperia SX — video @ 09:35 Sony Mobile announced two LTE handsets: Xperia GX and Xperia SX, which are said to make a debut this summer in Japan. On the exterior, both Xperia GX and Xperia SX continue the delicate style. It is possible that Xperia GX will be launched as LT29i model and put into the international market, while Xperia SX will be promoted as the lightest LTE smartphone. Xperia GX: arc-shaped, 13-million-pixel camera Xperia GX is the first LTE-supported smartphone of Xperia series in Japanese market. Its connection speed can be as high as 75Mbps, with 4.6-inch HD screen and Mobile BRAVIA Engine technology is included. What worth mentioning is the camera function, it is equipped with up to 13-million-pixel Exmor R for mobile sensor that enables you to easily obtain even Full HD image. Walkman player is also included in Xperia GX. In addition, this smartphone stresses high-quality audio experience, covering Clear Stereo, Clear Bass, manual EQ and VPT surround sound, besides, xLOUD technology is supportable. These music functions are almost the same with the international edition, but the Walkman program has not been named yet. In addition, the appearance design is a great characteristic of Xperia GX. Arc-shaped design makes it easy and convenient to be carried with and the ground material ensures perfect handheld feeling. It is with 1.5GHz dual-core processor, Sony has not pointed out that this processor is the same Qualcomm S4 CPU of HTC One XL officially, but it will perform better than any of the existed Xperia series phones. This phone has 16GB of memory, 1GB RAM and 1700mAh battery. It will adopt Android 4.0 ICS system when it is put into the market. Sony Xperia GX main specifications: ● Android 4.0 operating system ● Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 dual-core 1.5 GHz processor ● 1 GB RAM / 16 GB ROM ● 1280 x 720 4.6-inch Reality screen, support Mobile BRAVIA Engine technology ● 13-million-pixel rear lens, full HD video recording support ● 1.3-million-pixel front-facing lens ● 1700 mAh battery capacity ● Black and White for color options ● Expected to launch this Summer in Japan Xperia SX: powerful specifications and contracted appearance Bedsides Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 dual-core 1.5 GHz processor and 1GB RAM that are the same with Xperia GX, Xperia SX is also with 8.1-million-pixel main camera and 1.3-million-pixel front-facing camera. Firthermore, Xperia SX is the lightest LTE smartphone all over the world so far, with 95g weight and 115 x 54 x 9.4 mm compact appearance. Sony Xperia SX main specifications: ● 1 GB RAM / 8 GB ROM ● 960 x 540 3.7-inch Reality screen, support Mobile BRAVIA Engine technology ● 8.1-million-pixel rear lens, full HD video recording support Enjoy DVD movies on Xperia series smartphones guides you may How to convert DVD to Xperia Neo/Neo V to play DVD movies on Xperia Neo/Neo V need: How to convert DVD to Sony Xperia sola to play and watch DVD movies on Xperia Sola How to rip and convert DVD to Xperia Ion video to watch DVD movies on Xperia Ion freely How to rip and convert DVD to Sony Xperia S video to play DVD movies on Xperia S unlimited	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5124
__label__cc	0.509143	0.490857	March in 6/8 in a cheerful and serene tone. It has no particular technical difficulties and could be proposed in any type of program, especially in open spaces. Sales format Choose an optionPdfPaper Clear Valentine quantity SKU: MULPH 5 Categories: Marches, Wind band music Tag: EnGMoscatelli Giuseppe Moscatelli Marcia da Concerto Grade-level Mulph Edizioni Sales format Pdf, Paper Be the first to review “Valentine” Cancel reply By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. Privacy Policy Wien Bleibt Wien Christmas Sale, Classical music, Marches, Wind band music Concert March Giovanna d’Arco Symphony from the opera Giovanna D'Arco Serendipity is a term coined by the English writer Horace Walpole (1717-1797) to indicate the ability to discover at random something unexpected that has nothing to do with what you were looking for. The name comes from a legend according to which the Sultan of Serendip (ancient Arabic name of the island of Ceylon), leaves home in search of gold. After travelling across mountains and valleys and finding no gold, he discovers an excellent quality of tea which turns out to be more valuable than gold. Or just think of Christopher Columbus who in 1492 discovered the American continent while searching for a shorter route to India. The composer Carlo Pirola with SERENDIPITY took on this sense of adventure, that is to discover an unexpected musical idea, especially while searching for another one. A continuous surprise that only music can achieve. In this original composition for band, one captures moments of research, and finally finds out that they created a new musical idea which, in turn comes back and originates new ideas which will be needed to create other ones, and so on. It's a musical adventure in which the value of the experiences does not match the original expectations, but that eventually puts everything in order; a piece that teaches us to love and accept life, because, even though it is set and lived to reach certain milestones, it will have pleasant surprises in store for us.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5126
__label__cc	0.630464	0.369536	The Future of the Heineken Cup In Doubt? Previous 1 2 3 4 11 51 101 501 924 template Next red4life 30th-April-2013, 14:53 I came across this this morning and haven't seen this discussed anywhere here. http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013...ken-cup-future The English and French clubs want to reduce the tournament to twenty teams with the top six from the Top 14 and the Premiership qualifying automatically along with the top four in the Rabo. Of the remaining four spaces, two would go to the two highest placed, non-qualifying teams from each union in the Rabo to ensure that every union is represented in the competition and one each to the winner of th eHeineken and the Amlin Cups. As things stand the Celtic unions have rejected these proposals and the English and French have set a deadline of June for things to be resolved. So next season could be the last for the Heineken Cup as we know it?! I for one sincerely hope not. Munster Berserker Originally posted by red4life View Post there was an interview with nigel wray owner of saracens in the times last week in which he said there may not be a Heineken for a year or two until the celtic nations get there act together... LeakyBoots This seems to happens every year recently, here's the thread from last August on it http://www.munsterfans.com/threads/3...m-Heineken-Cup Marty in the Morning Tell them shove it up in their hole? Why only 20 teams? That's very nice of them to set a deadline for us aul Celts, very nice of them indeed! James Lovelock - "Enjoy life while you can. Because if you're lucky it's going to be 20 years before it hits the fan." I think folks are underestimating how big this issue is getting. This isn't a whinge and cry problem that will go away. The English / French Orgs are standing very firm on this. The team no's but also in the English case the TV rights. They seem to be adamant about their sale to BT. As it stands now, next year is the last H Cup Comp. Last edited by Corcíoch; 30th-April-2013, 18:29. Heineken might have a big say in all this yet? Mardyke Maverick Sin Binned Originally posted by Corcíoch View Post it stands now, next year is the last H Cup Comp. Heard that BT may be trying to get the RSA clubs involved in their competition, if the Celts/Italianos play hardball. Makes sense in terms of timezone, if not in terms of distance. Would also undermine theSuper 15, but it seems nothing's sacred when money talks. Makes my f'cking blood boil. As usual the English want something for nothing and everyone else can feck off if it gets in the way of their wishes. This would be a disaster for the game in Scotland and Italy. Originally posted by the plastic paddy View Post Apsrt from the Irish, the P12 is a shambles. The Welsh seem happy to have all their players in France and England. How many players are actualluy there for next at Scarlets. The fact Wales now have two clubs in the FA Premiership should be another if not final nail in the Regions coffin. Glasgow and Treviso have done well this season, but attendances are still pretty woeful. The less said about Embra and Zebre, the better. This has been one of the worst P12 seaosn that I can remember in terms of the standard of rugby. Next year will be even worse. European rugby needs a massive overhaul. The problem is that the guys in charge are short-term opportunists or delusional sugar-daddies. '78 - I was three munsterfan A modest proposal... How about this... 24 teams: England stay on 6 France up 1 to 7 Rabo down 1 to 9 +2 (AC & HC champs) Rabo to be decided as follows: top 1 from each union qualifies, the other 5 qualify based on league position. We might get France on-side with this one - would wind up the Premiership money men if nothing else. "There are a lot of other key decision makers who must agree with your plan." Johan Erasmus 6 teams from England, possibly up to 8 depending on who wins the previous years competitions. 6 teams from France, possibly up to 8 depending on who wins the previous years competitions. 6 places left for 4 countries? That doesn't add up. If the top 4 in the rabo is made up of, say, 3 Irish teams and 1 Welsh team then Scotland and Italy only get 1 pity spot each. What if, on the rare occasion then, that the 4 Irish teams or the 4 Welsh teams finish in the top 4 places? This then means that 1 of the other 3 unions get no place in the HCup. If they want to make changes to the cup, make it bigger. Otherwise tell them to take their ball and go home. Time to resurrect the Rainbow Cup idea that was doing the rounds 7 or 8 years ago again I think Thomond78 24. Seven T14, 7 AP (don't deserve it), 7 Rabo (min 1/country), winner, winner Amlin, and a round-robin play-off between the next up in each league for the last slot while the respective playoffs are on. The problem is, Wray, Wheeler et al signed a deal for European rugby with BT that they had no right to sign. They have no option but to deliver it, or crash it all and hope that gets them out. Wheeler, btw, signed off on the BT deal for a new tournament as a director of the AP while also a director of ERC. I'd love to see the ODCE's take on that. Ceterum censeo INM irrumandum esse. Originally posted by Thomond78 View Post Has anyone seen the legal facts on the TV rights do you know T78?? The Premiership clubs seem adamant that they are entitled to do what they did . . . . I wonder do they have a leg to stand on???? The RFU confirmed PRL didn't have the prior written approval necessary under IRB Regulations to sell the rights as they did. Problem is, led by that gob****e from Saracens, they look willing to shut down all European rugby as their escape route.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5127
__label__wiki	0.9486	0.9486	Chris Pratt Cheers Iraqi MMA Fighter, a Former Marine Convoy Driver Chris Pratt and Adel Al-Tamimi (Bellator MMA/Paramount Network) Fox News \| By Ryan Gaydos Actor Chris Pratt was pictured in an unfamiliar spot Saturday night – a cornerman for mixed martial arts fighter Adel Altamimi in his Bellator 214 bout at The Forum in Los Angeles. Pratt and Altamimi became friends at FOX Sports football analyst Jay Glazer's gym in West Hollywood and their friendship evolved into the "Avengers" actor backing Altamimi up. Altamimi won his fight against Brandon McMahan and Pratt was seen going crazy for his buddy. Pratt eventually jumped into the octagon to celebrate with Altamimi. Altamimi's back story is interesting. He was born and raised in Iraq and was contracted to be a convoy driver for the U.S. Marines Corp., according to TMZ Sports. He was later captured by Al Qaeda and threatened with death until U.S. Marines saved him. After the rescue, Altamimi moved to the U.S. and began training in MMA. He happened to meet Glazer and Pratt at the gym. Altamimi praised Pratt as a good person to train with. "He's really good. He has really good wrestling – he has a background in wrestling in high school. The guy has really good experience wrestling, and I work with him a lot with striking and I train him in striking. We roll a lot. He likes to roll, and he's strong," he said of Pratt, according to MMA Junkie. "I was trying to warm up with him (before the fight) and I was like, 'I want another guy' because he's heavy. He has really strong hips. I know he's a really famous actor, but he trains every day. This guy is always training. He's very, very strong. He comes to fight." Altamimi now has eight professional wins. Under the Radar - Entertainment News Sports © Copyright 2019 Fox News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. The 8 Most Useless Pieces of Gear Ever Issued Not every piece of gear issued to the troops works as planned. The Taste of Space: Buzz Says, 'Tang Sucks' Tang was not made for space travel, but space travel made Tang famous. Here's What Music Apollo 11 Astronauts Enjoyed for Their Walk on the Moon NASA began equipping astronauts with small Sony TC-50 cassette recorders on the Apollo 7 mission. They used them to play mixt... The Essential Gear for Your Raid on Area 51 What the dickens is going on at Area 51? Military Trivia Game Outdoor Guide	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5128
__label__cc	0.71015	0.28985	The Next Food Network Star 5 - Episode 1 Ladies and Gentlemen, children of all ages! It's time once again to find out who will become the next Food Network Tool! I mean..."star!" Let's meet the contestants. First, the ladies. This is Jen Isham, a sales manager from Orlando. But can she sell herself? (Yes, you may interpret that any way you wish.) Next we have Jamika Pesoa, a personal chef from Atlanta Not really. She reminds me more of Sandra Lee :::shudder::: Next is Katie Cavuto, a chef/dietician from Philadelphia. Her eyes give me the creeps. She reminds me of the Runaway Bride. Melissa d'Arabian, a stay-at-home mom from Texas ...and Debbie Lee, a restaurant consultant from West Hollywood, CA. Now the guys: Brett August from New York Teddy Folkman, a chef/restaurateur from Alexandria, VA. The aforementioned Jeffrey Saad, owner of a real estate brokerage firm in Los Angeles and the only contestant for whom the preview I screen capped didn't have a snippet of confidental.... Eddie Gilbert, a sous chef from Manhattan Beach, CA. And finally, Michael Proietti, an executive chef from New York. After the contestants are gathered at their apartment, Jeffrey finds a not-so-mysterious note: Time for the very first challenge! Everyone heads to the Food Network Kitchens to find Bobby Flay with Food Network execs Tushface and "Bride of" Fogelstein. Tush addresses the group: "Each of you has some of the qualities that we're looking for, but none of you has it all." Then why, oh why, did you pick this group of 10 if none of them have all of the qualities (douchitude, x-treme obnoxification, cutesieness, ridiculous facial hair, annoying catchphrases, and a fondness for using pre-packaged ingredients) you seek in a Food Network Tool? Bobby then dismisses Tushface and Fogelstein because they annoy the hell out of him, too, and gives the contestants their first challenge. Because TNFNS is trying to hard to be Top Chef, the chore is a doozy: Cheapskates - with all of the chefs employed by the Food Network, they get the rookies (who so far work for free) to do the heavy lifting. The "party" is a staged fete celebrating the Food Network's 16 years on the air. It's such an important occasion, Access Hollywood will be there! Ooooohhhh! The chefs were divided into two teams, imaginatively named "Green" and "Red." Team Green is comprised of Teddy, Jamika, Jen, Melissa, and Captain Brett. Team Red gets the rest: Eddie, Michael, Katie, Jeffrey, and Captain Debbie. Each team has a budget of $1200 to feed 75 people. At Whole Paycheck. Two contestants from each team then go shopping. Did I mention that there are only 5 hours to shop and cook before the "party" starts? Back at the Food Network Kitchens, there are some issues. Katie has to borrow dijon from Team Green because Debbie either didn't buy it or left it behind because she was over budget at checkout. Melissa is cranking out miniature apple tarts and is worried that she won't get them prepped in time to get 30 full minutes in the oven. Hey, now that's someone douchey enough to be a Food Network Star! Luckily, Team Green has Brett, who likes to tell people what to do. Tarts make it into the oven in the nick of time. To make things worse, Bobby Flay comes in, dressed in chef's whites. Time for a Tom Colicchio-esque Sniff 'n' Sneer! Finally, time is up and the contestants head to Butter, Alexandra Guarnaschelli's restaurant. (Watching her on Chopped makes me think "Bitter" would be a better name.) The restaurant is full of Food Network personalities: Giada, Alton, Duff, etc. Nancy O'Dell from that very important news outlet, Access Hollywood, is also there. Before anyone gets to eat, the chefs from Team Green introduce themselves and their dishes. Then the guests swarm the buffet in order to get a taste of Team Green's dishes. Brett makes a tiny comment about a dish being served cold because of having to work in a strange kitchen and Guarnaschelli gets all defensive. After eating, the FN chefs give a critique of both the food and the presenter. Melissa's apple tart was a hit, and they liked her personality, but she may have talked too much; Jamika's shrimp was called a "gatekeeper of badness" by Alton Brown, but they liked her otherwise; Teddy's potato gratin tasted wonderful, even if the potatoes themselves were raw; Jen's green beans were unpleasant; and Brett's meat caused Duff to utter this line: Was it really the meat, or the fact that he had to go all the way to NY to be at a pretend birthday party and wasn't asked to make a $5000 cake shaped like Rachael Ray's ass? Team Red was next. While Team Green was presenting, they were in the kitchen prepping their food. Which means tearing up a disgusting angel food cake and dolloping it with ricotta cheese and jelly. Katie thought she'd gussy things up a bit. You'll probably wish you only had a gunshot wound at the end of this. After Team Red presented and served, the FN luminaries once again critiqued the chow. They liked Captain Debbie's sauce and her personality; Michael's "from Bed-Stuy to Bangkok" speech was appreciated and his spicy steak was enjoyed; Jeffrey's dish, despite not having ingredients he desperately wanted to use, was well-liked, as was his delivery; Katie's salad and Swiss chard dishes were deemed safe and too much like food a dietician would serve; Eddie had a good idea but he needed to put his personality in it a bit more. He also needed to grow a personality. Back at the FN Studios, the contestants enter a loud yellow room to find Tush, Fogelstein, and Flay seated on a dias as if they were Supreme Court justices. Tush tells the contestants what was expected of them in this challenge: 1) show us who you are; 2) demonstrate the culinary expertise we demand in a Food Network star. Wait - culinary expertise? So how did Sandra Lee make it? After giving the contestants their strong and weak points, Jeffrey, Michael, and Melissa are named the top three, and Jeffrey the ultimate winner of the night. They are dismissed and Brett, Jen, and Eddie are called out as losers. Jen, with her unpleasant green beans and nothing personality, is given the boot. Guess there's no room for "Housewife 2.0" on the Food Network. Thank God. Labels: The Next Food Network Star Mr. Minx said... Really hilarious! The Alton Brown/Nancy O'Dell bit was the best! It's only been one episode, but I wouldn't want to watch any of these idiots in their own show. The train wreck has left the station! Laura K said... Fabulous recap, Minx. Now I have to watch the show - you've sucked me in! Your recap definitely has better graphics than mine :). Really, Jen gave me that Elle Woods/Legally Blonde vibe, though she wasn't around long enough for her sheer Barbie-ness to sink in. I could see her as Sandra Lee 2.0.1. Like a Linux version. Only now do I realize this: does Melissa give off that "Stepford Wife" vibe, or is it just me? As for Teddy: Hell, the man can hit on me all he wants. I won't stop him, honest. And the way he hit his head when they said "undercooked potatoes"? Hilarious! The Scarlett said... I never thought about how much douchbaggery was necessary to be TNFNS. Loved the episode and I'm thrilled that this is available On Demand because I always manage to miss it when it first airs. I can't stand Sandra Lee, who can't cook, she can only mix; or RACHEL RAY (why DOES she always SHOUT when talking?!); and I really hate the ultimate of all douchebags, Alton Brown. Come to think of it, I really can't stand the food network! I'll read your recaps and save myself and hour of abject horror each week! Meanwhile, I'll just sit here and wait for something decent to come on Bravo!It certainly is "the Fashion No!" Gypsy29460 said... Thank you for recapping this show! I love your style! I think Michael's just adorable...I hope he wins, I'd watch him every day! :) The Next Food Network Star Episode 4 Thai Luang Pina Colada Cake A Tasty Thai Salad Barry and Bobby Wee-cap of Top Chef Masters Why Sandra Lee is Not Alton Brown Pineapple Upside Down Cake Top Chef Masters Tonight! MinxEats and All Top Chef in Baltimore Magazine Wanna be a Fantana? Symphony of White, or Ricotta Gnocchi Eco Trip - Salmon Farming What do Sea Shepherds Eat? The Next Food Network Star Wow Cafe & Wingery Memorial Day Tapas	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5130
__label__wiki	0.952436	0.952436	IN BED WITH BEAST Miss X thinks her lover is a normal lad of 22. Sunday People A STUNNING girl who has fallen in love with Robert Thompson is blissfully unaware she is sharing her bed with one of Britain's most notorious child killers. Thompson, 22, who with Jon Venables kidnapped and tortured two-year-old James Bulger to death, has kept his horrific past a secret from his besotted girlfriend. But the calculating killer is now agonising over how to explain to his Scouse lover why he can't go to Liverpool to visit her relatives. As a condition of his release four years ago, Thompson was barred from returning to Merseyside - scene of the crime that shocked the nation. So far he has fobbed off his loving girlfriend - his first serious relationship - with a string of excuses. But she is becoming increasingly baffled and anxious at his reluctance to go to Liverpool. Thompson - who along with Venables was given a new identity when he was freed after eight years' detention - can apply for special permission from the Home Office for a trip to Merseyside. But he is reluctant to do so because he is still a hate figure there and would be at risk if his cover was blown. A probation service source told The People: "So far he has managed to avoid going back and his girlfriend, although terribly upset, has not yet demanded he attends. "The only people who know Thompson's true identity are his family. If anyone found out who he was the consequences would be unthinkable. "And the girl would be horrified especially as she knows too well, coming from Liverpool, the pain James's murder caused. "Thompson and Venables are despised to this day on Merseyside and he knows it would be crazy to go back." Thompson, who had his Scouse accent ironed out by elocution experts when he was released, met the girl in a city in the North-West of England where he lives and works under his new identity. His lover was originally from Liverpool but moved from there with her parents some years ago. They have been dating for several months and the pretty fun-loving girl has told friends she is serious about him. He lavishes gifts like perfume and CDs on her, takes her to clubs and bars and recently picked her up at an airport when she returned from a trip to America. The girl has introduced Thompson to her parents and they are said to be bowled over by the caring young guy who never gets drunk. What they don't realise is that Thompson limits himself to five drinks at most so he doesn't let slip the horrific truth about himself under the influence of alcohol. Now the girl is keen for him to meet the rest of her clan back in Liverpool, including her grandmother. A source close to Thompson told The People: "She really does care about him a great deal. They are very, very close."But he has told her a pack of lies about his past. She thinks he is a real catch. Although not good-looking he's grown to be a caring young man. So far she has asked him to a few family occasions and desperately wants to show him off to relatives in Liverpool. But Thompson has said no. First of all he made excuses about having to work or see his own family. "The last time he even went so far as to say he was ill on the day he was due to go. They even had a row about it because she's getting worried he is not as serious about her. "She called him selfish and even started crying that he didn't care about her. She accused him of putting his friends and job before her wishes. Her family, especially her granny, are continually asking her when they can meet this guy she is crazy about. "She has no idea of the truth and is starting to feel angry and rejected. Thompson doesn't know how to handle it. He can't go to Liverpool and he can't tell her the truth." Thompson and Venables were 10 when they abducted toddler James from the Strand shopping centre in Bootle, dragged him two miles to a railway line then tortured and battered him to death. Despite the horror of his crimes, Thompson has always been a hit with unsuspecting girls. At Barton Moss secure unit in Eccles, Lancs, in 1999 he grew so close to a girl inmate he was allowed to have her as his girlfriend. But his latest girl is the most serious relationship he has had so far. The development highlights the problem of whether girls who get serious about Thompson - or Venables - should be informed of their past. The source added: "It doesn't seem fair to keep the awful truth from her." A Home Office spokesman said: "We do not comment on individual cases." CrimeBREAKING: Several dead and multiple injured as 'man sets famous Japanese anime studio ablaze'Police have arrested a man who allegedly poured suspected gasoline around the anime studio in Kyoto, according to NHK	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5131
__label__wiki	0.684726	0.684726	You are here: Home / Sports / Former Mizzou quarterback Mauk transfers to Eastern Kentucky Former Mizzou quarterback Mauk transfers to Eastern Kentucky May 21, 2016 By Tim Fisher Maty Mauk runs with the football during the Tigers win over Tennessee (photo courtesy, MU athletics) Former Missouri quarterback Maty Mauk has found a new home for his final collegiate season, deciding to transfer to Eastern Kentucky. The Ohio native had a tumultuous career with the Tigers, as he was suspended three times in his junior season before eventually being dismissed by new coach Barry Odom in January. Eastern Kentucky confirmed Friday to Dave Matter of the St. Louis Dispatch that he has signed a financial aid agreement with the school. Despite his struggles off the field, Mauk posted a 17-5 record as a starter with Missouri, throwing for 4,373 yards and 42 touchdowns. Mauk graduated from the school following the spring semester, and will be a graduate student at Eastern Kentucky. Usually he would need that distinction to be eligible immediately, but since the Colonels are an FCS program, he’s able to play the 2016 season regardless.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5132
__label__cc	0.68891	0.31109	Merseytravel > Travel Updates > Kensington (Kensington) Kensington (Kensington) Travel UpdatesCurrently selected Routes 10, 10A, 10B are affected. Kensington will be closed, between Low Hill and Farnworth Street, from Monday 15 July 2019, between 2000 and 0600 each night, for approximately 18 nights. Bus diversions are as follows: Routes 10, 10A and 10B will travel as normal from Liverpool to Prescot Street, then via Low Hill, Mount Vernon Road, North View, Edge Lane, Holt Road, Kensington, then as normal route to Huyton or St Helens (omitting a section of Kensington). This service will return via the reverse of this route. Ref: RW8118	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5135
__label__cc	0.562753	0.437247	Hurricane Hub Ashton Woods’ Catalonia model priced to sell at Fiddler’s Creek Ashton Woods’ Catalonia model priced to sell at Fiddler’s Creek Ashton Woods’ Catalonia model priced to sell at Fiddler’s Creek Check out this story on naplesnews.com: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/money/real-estate/2018/03/31/ashton-woods-catalonia-model-priced-sell-fiddlers-creek/462880002/ Clay Cone Communications, Special to Naples Daily News Published 6:28 a.m. ET March 31, 2018 Ashton Woods' Catalonia model is available in the village of Marsh Cove at Fiddler's Creek.(Photo: Submitted) Ashton Woods announced an exclusive pricing opportunity on its Catalonia model in the Marsh Cove village of Fiddler’s Creek. The two-story residence, which has been recognized with several prestigious local and regional honors for its exceptional design and construction, is now priced starting at $1,699,990. This is a chance for buyers to purchase a model home by Ashton Woods in a resort-style community offering private club and spa, championship golf, and boating amenities. The Catalonia boasts a Spanish Colonial Revival inspired architecture with an open great room design, offering 4,165 air-conditioned square feet and a two-story balcony overlooking the pool and golf course. This model home features three bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a study, two fireplaces and a two-car garage. The island kitchen features Italian marble countertops, a farmhouse sink, 48-inch commercial style gas range, and Italian, custom made cabinets. The second floor of the home includes a flex room that gives buyers the choice of an entertainment room or fourth bedroom. Other interior design features include vaulted ceilings and an optional elevator for travel between floors. The outdoor living areas of the Catalonia are ideal for entertaining friends and family with a cabana and pool. The dining terrace includes a kitchen and dining area along with an exterior fireplace. Each newly-built Ashton Woods home offers an array of design options allowing homebuyers to weave their vision into personalized design solutions. Among the options are French or folding doors, tray ceilings in the master suite and family room, an alternative master bath design with a freestanding tub, sliding glass doors, an extended covered lanai, an additional bedroom or an expanded three-car garage. Located off Collier Boulevard on the way to Marco Island, Fiddler’s Creek is a resort-style community offering a 54,000-square-foot Club and Spa, fitness center, tropical lagoon-style swimming complex, tennis courts, and casual and fine dining restaurants. Homeowners also have the opportunity to enjoy championship golf by joining The Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek or full-service beach and boating activities through the private membership Tarpon Club at Fiddler’s Creek. Ashton Woods is one of the largest private homebuilding companies, blazing new trails in design and personalization to build homes as unique as the people who live in them. Collaborating with homeowners for more than 25 years, the company and its team of world-renowned designers look beyond the conventional to draw inspiration from unexpected sources, resulting in exceptional design in every Ashton Woods home. Visit www.AshtonWoods.com. Read or Share this story: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/money/real-estate/2018/03/31/ashton-woods-catalonia-model-priced-sell-fiddlers-creek/462880002/ Theory Design creating interior designs for remodels in Bay Colony and Colliers Reserve Arthrex says Collier needs to fix affordable housing shortage Stock set to debut 13 new models in South Naples Bruno Total Home faces challenges, but not eviction Neogenomics to build $50M world headquarters in south Lee Former Sweetbay stores find new lives in SWFL	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5140
__label__wiki	0.677862	0.677862	MANCHESTER: Kiwis left-arm pacer Trent Boult has said that his side gained “inspiration” from watching video of Pakistan thrashed India in the ICC Champions Trophy final in 2017. Trent Boult’s comments come after New Zealand defeated India in nail-biting finish ti advance to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 final for second successive time. Trent Boult: "We watched video clips of Pakistan's win against India in the Champions Trophy final for inspiration." pic.twitter.com/xSpEbOX98P — ASG (@ahadfoooty) July 10, 2019 Boult took two key wickets in the match as he trapped India skipper Virat Kohli lbw for one run before removing Ravindra Jadeja for 77 where it seemed as if India could potentially secure an incredible come-from-behind win. Boult admitted that the New Zealand were inspired by the way in which Pakistan defeated India in Champions Trophy 2017 final. “We watched video clips of Pakistan’s win against India in the Champions Trophy final for inspiration,” Boult was quoted as saying on Twitter. New Zealand will face hosts England in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 final at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday. The match will start at 2:30pm PST. cricketheadlinesICC Cricket World Cup 2019India vs New ZealandIndia Vs PakistanlatestsportsTrent Boult Yasir Hussain thanks Junaid Akram for telling critics to calm down	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5141
__label__wiki	0.865293	0.865293	Powerless Videos Scorpians Quokkas Video 2.17 A first-hand account of the Brooklyn streets when the storm knocked the power out. Superstorm New York: What Really Happened Follow Rockets 101 Launching a rocket into space is one of humankind's crowning achievements. Learn about how rockets work, what happens during a launch, and how centuries of innovation made space exploration possible. loading... Follow Future Of Food: Why Sustainable Food Systems Matter What does it take to grow enough food for all of us? How do we create food systems that meet the needs of our changing world—and what role does technology play? A wide-ranging panel discussion explores global issues of food sustainability. MODERATOR: Joel Bourne - Journalist PARTICIPANTS: Jerry Glover - Senior Advisor, USAID Nadine Azzu - Global Project Coordinator, FAO Ben R. 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__label__wiki	0.621417	0.621417	Election FRAUD warning: Tech giants and fake news media conspiring to steal the mid-terms Tuesday, October 30, 2018 by: Mike Adams Tags: CNN, conspiracy, Counterthink, deception, democracy, democrats, dishonest, election fraud, election meddling, elections, Facebook, left cult, Leftists, mid-terms, NYT, tech giants, Trump, Twitter, vote fraud, WashPost, YouTube (Natural News) The anti-speech tech giants have combined forced with the fake news media (CNN, NYT, WashPost, etc.) to steal the mid-term elections and overthrow democracy in America. In effect, they have already carried out massive election meddling and fraud on a scale the “Russians” could even dream of. Since President Trump won the election in 2016, there has been a concerted, highly organized and well-funded effort to overrule the American people and remove Trump from office by any means necessary. This effort has been pursued via: Systematic banning of prominent pro-Trump voices by the tech giants (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Google, etc.), which effectively prevents the American people from engaging in public debate and dialog about important election issues. 92% anti-Trump news coverage by the so-called “media” which actually exists solely as the propaganda wing of the DNC. Continued massive voter fraud that allows illegal foreign nationals to vote in U.S. elections and out-vote real American citizens. (We need national voter ID laws.) Deep state leaks, lies and propaganda collusion with the fake news media to try to discredit the Trump administration, no matter how many laws have to be broken in the process. These acts represent nothing less than massive, coordinated election meddling and election fraud, which is a felony crime under U.S. federal statutes. Why are the tech giants and anti-America left-wing media allowed to wage this war on democracy and carry out highly illegal acts that deprive the American people of their democracy? That’s the topic of my latest Counterthink episode which asks, “Will Trump declare the mid-term elections to be a FRAUD?” As I state in my video, the mid-term elections should probably be delayed until the censorship of conservatives is lifted. No election can truly be “fair and free” in America if half the nation is no longer allowed to speak because of the biased, unfair censorship being carried out by left-leaning tech companies. If the Democrats win the House in these mid-term elections, it will have only been achieved through massive fraud and election meddling. If the Republicans manage to hold the House, it will only be due to a massive public revolt against the unfair tactics of censorship and fraud being constantly pursued by the dishonest, despicable Left in America today. 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__label__wiki	0.517605	0.517605	The Only Question: How Will [INSERT NEWS] Impact Prop 30? Published Oct 12, 2012 at 4:12 PM \| Updated at 4:30 PM PDT on Oct 12, 2012 Proposition 30 is no longer a ballot initiative. It's an obsession. Just read the papers and listen to the California political commentary. Almost all news is viewed through a Prop 30 prism. For several days, California pundits have speculated: What will the spike in gas prices mean for Prop 30? There's also been Prop 30-related speculation about what GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney's surge in the polls could mean for the measure. This comes on top of months of similar speculation. What would the pension legislation that the state Legislature passed, and that Gov. Brown signed into law, mean for Prop 30? What would high-speed rail mean? What would the scandal in the state parks department mean? Prop 30 is a big political conversation -- and Prop Zero has been a big part of it -- but this is tilting into the weird. Prop 30 is simply not that important. It's a temporary -- emphasis on temporary -- increase in income taxes on wealthier folks and a small, also temporary, quarter-cent increase on sales taxes for everyone. It also includes some budget mumbo-jumbo and a new amendment that locks certain revenue streams for local governments into the state constitution. But this isn't big stuff. Indeed, it's designed as a modest, nonthreatening measure -- nonthreatening enough to get passed. And, yes, while there are budget "trigger cuts" that are supposed to be pulled if Prop 30 fails, those cuts aren't in Prop 30 itself. They're part of the budget. So it makes little sense to relate unrelated news to Prop 30. Then why is it happening? Because California is in crisis, and there are no bigger ideas in play right now to fix the system. Prop 30, small as it is, is the biggest thing out there. All of which offers another reason for the state to take on big, constitutional reform: If you're going to obsess, why not spend your energy worrying about something big? Lead Prop Zero blogger Joe Mathews is California editor at Zocalo Public Square, a fellow at Arizona State University’s Center for Social Cohesion, and co-author of California Crackup: How Reform Broke the Golden State and How We Can Fix It (University of California, 2010).	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5144
__label__wiki	0.589245	0.589245	200,000 Signatures a Week Published Apr 15, 2012 at 1:39 PM \| Updated at 1:59 PM PDT on Apr 15, 2012 A longtime source working to qualify Gov. Jerry Brown tax-hike initiative for the ballot says they are collecting signatures at a rate of 200,000 a week. That would make this one of the most successful, and productive qualification efforts in history. I know of only two qualification efforts that produced at a faster rate. The original lottery initiative in 1984, and the latter half of the recall of Gov. Gray Davis in 2003. Those were both phenomenal -- fueled by tons of publicity and authentic popular rallying to the cause. While Brown's initiative is popular in polls, there doesn't seem to be clamoring to sign it. California Politicians' Littlest Constituents This is the product of a big machine of petition circulators and direct mail and internet posting. Putting together this kind of mass signature effort is particularly impressive now -- because the methods of collecting signatures are under pressure. There are fewer and fewer malls and retailers that permit signature gathering -- so there is literally less space to approach people on the street. Cutbacks in postal service make direct mail signature gathering a less useful bet; more and more people simply discard their mail, and anything that looks like a solicitation. The Governator: Bodybuilder, Actor, Politician Of course, the success of this campaign is as much about money as organization. Circulators are making $3 per signature. No other statewide measure is paying more than $1.50. Indeed, the only real competition for the initiative have been high-paying local measures in cities and counties. In my part of Southern California, the closest is a city of San Gabriel measure that was paying $2.50 per signature.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5145
__label__cc	0.589747	0.410253	J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018 May 8;71(18):1999-2010. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.02.066. Trehalose-Induced Activation of Autophagy Improves Cardiac Remodeling After Myocardial Infarction. Sciarretta S1, Yee D2, Nagarajan N2, Bianchi F3, Saito T2, Valenti V4, Tong M2, Del Re DP2, Vecchione C5, Schirone L6, Forte M3, Rubattu S7, Shirakabe A2, Boppana VS2, Volpe M7, Frati G1, Zhai P2, Sadoshima J8. Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Latina, Italy; Department of AngioCardioNeurology, IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Italy. Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey. Department of AngioCardioNeurology, IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Italy. Department of Imaging, Bambino Gesù Children Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy. Department of AngioCardioNeurology, IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Italy; University of Salerno, Medicine and Surgery, Baronissi, Italy. Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Latina, Italy. Department of AngioCardioNeurology, IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Italy; Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy. Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey. Electronic address: sadoshju@njms.rutgers.edu. Trehalose (TRE) is a natural, nonreducing disaccharide synthesized by lower organisms. TRE exhibits an extraordinary ability to protect cells against different kinds of stresses through activation of autophagy. However, the effect of TRE on the heart during stress has never been tested. This study evaluated the effects of TRE administration in a mouse model of chronic ischemic remodeling. Wild-type (WT) or beclin1+/- mice were subjected to permanent ligation of the left anterior descending artery (LAD) and then treated with either placebo or trehalose (1 mg/g/day intraperitoneally for 48 h, then 2% in the drinking water). After 4 weeks, echocardiographic, hemodynamic, gravimetric, histological, and biochemical analyses were conducted. TRE reduced left ventricular (LV) dilation and increased ventricular function in mice with LAD ligation compared with placebo. Sucrose, another nonreducing disaccharide, did not exert protective effects during post-infarction LV remodeling. Trehalose administration to mice overexpressing GFP-tagged LC3 significantly increased the number of GFP-LC3 dots, both in the presence and absence of chloroquine administration. TRE also increased cardiac LC3-II levels after 4 weeks following myocardial infarction (MI), indicating that it induced autophagy in the heart in vivo. To evaluate whether TRE exerted beneficial effects through activation of autophagy, trehalose was administered to beclin 1+/- mice. The improvement of LV function, lung congestion, cardiac remodeling, apoptosis, and fibrosis following TRE treatment observed in WT mice were all significantly blunted in beclin 1+/- mice. TRE reduced MI-induced cardiac remodeling and dysfunction through activation of autophagy. Copyright © 2018 American College of Cardiology Foundation. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. autophagy; cardiac remodeling; heart failure; trehalose; ventricular function Cardioprotective effects of autophagy: Eat your heart out, heart failure! [Sci Transl Med. 2018] 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.02.066 Trehalose treatment ameliorates chronic ischemic remodeling A–F. Mice with and without LAD ligation received placebo (CT), sucrose (SUC) or trehalose (TRE). After 4 weeks, they were subjected to echocardiographic analysis to assess left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD, B) and fractional shortening (FS, C). N=9 in placebo sham group; N=9 in sucrose sham group; N=10 in trehalose sham group; N=19 in placebo MI group; N=14 in sucrose MI group; N=21 in trehalose MI group. Mice were also subjected to hemodynamic analysis in order to assess the slope of the end-systolic pressure volume relationship (ESPVR), the relaxation constant Tau (D), the left ventricular stiffness (E) and the left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP, F). N=7 in each sham group; N=18 in placebo MI group; N=14 in sucrose MI group; N=19 in trehalose MI group. p<0.05; p<0.01; *p<0.001. Natural Disaccharide Reduces Cardiac Remodeling After Myocardial Infarction through Autophagy Activation J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018 May 8;71(18):1999-2010. Trehalose promotes myocardial autophagy A–B. Tg-GFP-LC3 mice received placebo (saline) or trehalose (1 mg/g/day i.p.) for 48 hours. In some animals, chloroquine was also administered (10 mg/kg i.p., 4 hours before sacrifice). Representative pictures of myocardial GFP-LC3 dots are shown (A), together with quantification of the number of dots/field (B). Data are expressed as fold vs. placebo without chroloquine (CT). N=4 per group. Scale bar: 50 μm. C–F. Mice with LAD ligation received placebo (CT) or trehalose (TRE). After 4 weeks, cardiac levels of LC3, p62 and GAPDH were analysed by immunoblot. A representative immunoblot is shown (C, E) together with the densitometric analysis of normalized LC3-II (D) and p62 levels. Data are expressed as fold vs. CT. N=4–5 per group. p<0.05; *p<0.01. The beneficial effects of trehalose on cardiac remodeling and function in response to LAD ligation are attenuated in beclin 1+/− mice A–F. WT and beclin 1+/− mice with LAD ligation received placebo (CT) or trehalose (TRE). After 4 weeks, they were subjected to echocardiographic analysis to assess left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD, A) and fractional shortening (FS, B). Lung (C) and heart weight (D) were also measured. N=9 in placebo group; N=11 in trehalose group; N=8 in beclin-1 +/− placebo group; N=9 in beclin-1 +/− trehalose group. Cell size was measured in left ventricular myocardial tissue sections. Quantification of cross-sectional area (CSA, E) together with representative pictures of wheat germ agglutinin staining are shown (F). Data are presented as fold vs. WT CT. N=4 per group. p<0.05. Scale bar: 50 μm. The beneficial effects of trehalose on cardiac apoptosis and fibrosis in response to LAD ligation are attenuated in beclin 1+/− mice A–F. WT and beclin 1+/− mice with LAD ligation received placebo (CT) or trehalose (TRE). After 4 weeks, infarct size was measured (A). Representative pictures of Masson’s trichrome staining of the whole left ventricular transverse section are also shown (B). Scale bar: 1 mm. Apoptosis was evaluated by quantification of TUNEL positive cells (C–D). Data are expressed as fold vs. CT. N=4–7 per group. The percentage of cardiac fibrosis was also quantified (E) and representative pictures of Masson’s trichrome staining are shown (F). N=4 per group. **p<0.01. Scale bar: 50 μm. Trehalose administration hampers the detrimental cellular effects induced by chronic myocardial infarction and reduces cardiac remodeling by activating autophagy Autophagy activation by trehalose increases mitochondrial quality control and attenuates misfolded protein accumulation and apoptosis induced by chronic myocardial infarction. R01 AG023039/AG/NIA NIH HHS/United States NBRP resources - National BioResource Project	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5147
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__label__cc	0.61479	0.38521	Author: Leibbrand, Christine Resulting in 7 citations. 1. Leibbrand, Christine Does Geographic Stagnation Correspond to Economic Stagnation? The Migration Decline and its Association with Economic Well-being Presented: Philadelphia PA, American Sociological Association Annual Meeting, August 2018 Cohort(s): NLSY79, NLSY97 Publisher: American Sociological Association Keyword(s): Economic Well-Being; Geocoded Data; Migration; Mobility, Economic Internal migration has long played an important role in increasing individuals' and families' access to economic opportunities and, as a result, improving their economic wellbeing. However, the United States has been experiencing a continuous decline in internal migration rates since the 1980s, suggesting that migration may be less beneficial now than in the past or that recent generations of individuals are less able to migrate than their predecessors. In this study, I explore these possibilities and examine whether the migration decline is suggestive of harmful changes to the American opportunity structure and to individuals' chances for upward economic mobility. To do this, I utilize restricted, geocoded National Longitudinal Survey of Youth data and harmonize these data for the 1979 and 1997 cohorts. I find that the economic returns to inter-state migration have actually increased over time. However, non-migrants in the 1997 cohort are economically worse off than both migrants and non-migrants in the 1979 cohort. It may therefore be the case that the migration decline is due, in part, to migration becoming increasingly out of reach for some families and to the negative consequences of being "rooted" in place. Leibbrand, Christine. "Does Geographic Stagnation Correspond to Economic Stagnation? The Migration Decline and its Association with Economic Well-being." Presented: Philadelphia PA, American Sociological Association Annual Meeting, August 2018. Flexibility or Constraint? The Implications of Mothers' and Fathers' Nonstandard Schedules for Children’s Behavioral Outcomes Journal of Family Issues 39,8 (June 2018): 2336-2365. Also: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0192513X17748693 Cohort(s): Children of the NLSY79, NLSY79 Publisher: Sage Publications Keyword(s): Behavior Problems Index (BPI); Children, Behavioral Development; Parental Influences; Shift Workers; Work Hours Approximately 17.7% of the U.S. workforce is employed in a nonstandard schedule. Research thus far indicates that these schedules negatively influence children's behavioral development. However, few studies examine the roles of the child's gender and age. To broaden understanding of the relationships between nonstandard schedules and child behavior, and how these relationships may depend on the gender and age of the child, I analyze data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth-1979 and its Child Supplement from 1992 to 2006. My findings show that some types of parental nonstandard shifts, such as evening and night shifts, are associated with fewer behavioral problems among children, though these results depend on the gender and age of the child. In contrast, parents' rotating and split shifts are associated with more behavior problems among children, indicating that it is relatively unstable and unpredictable work schedules that may have the most harmful associations with children's outcomes. Leibbrand, Christine. "Flexibility or Constraint? The Implications of Mothers' and Fathers' Nonstandard Schedules for Children’s Behavioral Outcomes." Journal of Family Issues 39,8 (June 2018): 2336-2365. Migrating for Opportunity? Internal Migration and Economic Advancement among Black and White Women and Men Presented: Montreal, QC, American Sociological Association Annual Meeting, August 2017 Keyword(s): Earnings; Geocoded Data; Migration; Mobility; Racial Differences Considerable research has shown that internal migration may benefit male partners' employment outcomes at the expense of female partners' employment outcomes, but that migration offers benefits for unpartnered, childless females that mirror the benefits experienced by both partnered and unpartnered males. Despite the considerable amount of research that has been conducted on the returns to migration among females and males, there are a number of important, open questions. In particular, much of the migration research has focused on the returns to migration for white men and white women. Analyses that do include minority men and women usually jointly analyze the relationship between migration and economic mobility while controlling for race, without disentangling the potentially unique and important economic trajectories of different minority groups. Using geocoded, National Longitudinal Survey of Youth-1979 data from 1979 to 2012, I am able to examine how migration across county and state lines influences the earnings trajectories of Black, Hispanic, and White females and males across their lifetimes, while accounting for previous earnings trajectories and unobserved characteristics. In doing so, I am also able to observe whether migration is associated with increases or decreases in the economic disparities between these groups. Leibbrand, Christine. "Migrating for Opportunity? Internal Migration and Economic Advancement among Black and White Women and Men." Presented: Montreal, QC, American Sociological Association Annual Meeting, August 2017. Non-Standard Work Schedules and Father Involvement: Moderating the Negative Impact of a 24/7 Economy on Child Behavioral Outcomes Presented: San Diego CA, Population Association of America Annual Meeting, April-May 2015 Publisher: Population Association of America Keyword(s): Behavior Problems Index (BPI); Child Self-Administered Supplement (CSAS); Fathers, Involvement; Maternal Employment; Parent-Child Relationship/Closeness; Work, Atypical Nonstandard employment, such as work during the evening or night shift, has become more prevalent in the U.S. , with approximately 18 percent of jobholders now working a nonstandard schedule. Research indicates that a mother's nonstandard employment negatively influences her children’s behavioral development. However, rarely do workers remain in the same nonstandard schedule for more than a few years. Moreover, fathers and mothers may coordinate employment involving a nonstandard shift to solve childcare dilemmas. Work scheduling that permits this kind of "tag-team" parenting might increase father involvement with children, thereby leading to better child behaviors. This paper explores the impact of dual-earner parents' nonstandard work arrangements on mother's and father's involvement with children, and whether these effects mediate or offset any negative effect of maternal nonstandard employment on children's behavioral adjustment. I use data from the NLSY79 and its Child Supplement to estimate these effects for school-aged children between 1994-2006. Leibbrand, Christine. "Non-Standard Work Schedules and Father Involvement: Moderating the Negative Impact of a 24/7 Economy on Child Behavioral Outcomes." Presented: San Diego CA, Population Association of America Annual Meeting, April-May 2015. Parental Nonstandard Schedules and Child Academic Outcomes Presented: Seattle WA, American Sociological Association Annual Meeting, August 2016 Keyword(s): Children, Academic Development; Educational Outcomes; Gender Differences; Parental Influences; Work Hours; Work, Atypical Approximately 1 in 5 working Americans are now employed in a nonstandard schedule that falls outside of the typical 7am to 7pm work day. Much of the work on these schedules indicates that they negatively influence children's academic development. However, the majority of studies focus on infants and toddlers, with elementary school-age children relatively understudied. Likewise, the role of the child's gender and of the father's shift schedule has been neglected. To broaden understanding of the effects of parental nonstandard schedules on children, and how these effects may depend upon the gender of the child, I analyze data from the NLSY79 and its Child Supplement from 1990-2006. Overall, the findings indicate that mothers' nonstandard schedules and fathers' irregular schedules harm girls' academic outcomes. For boys, fathers' rotating shifts tend to be associated with worse academic outcomes, with little evidence that mothers' nonstandard schedules are harmful for boys. In contrast, mothers' irregular shifts are positively related to reading comprehension outcomes for both boys and girls, hinting at the potential benefits associated with these schedules. None of these relationships are explained by parental closeness or involvement in schooling, however. Leibbrand, Christine. "Parental Nonstandard Schedules and Child Academic Outcomes." Presented: Seattle WA, American Sociological Association Annual Meeting, August 2016. Parental Nonstandard Work Schedules and Child Behavioral Outcomes M.A. Thesis, Department of Sociology, University of Washington, 2015 Publisher: ProQuest Dissertations & Theses (PQDT) Nonstandard work schedules, such as the evening and night shift, are prevalent in the United States, with approximately 17.7 percent of the workforce now employed in a nonstandard schedule. The research thus far indicates that these work arrangements negatively influence children's behavioral development. However, the majority of studies focus on infants and toddlers or on adolescents, with elementary school-age children relatively understudied. Likewise, the role of the father's work schedule and parental involvement has been neglected. To broaden understanding of the effects of nonstandard schedules on children, and how these effects may depend upon the age of the child and the level of parental involvement, I analyze data from the NLSY79 and its Child Supplement from 1994-2006. My findings show that older children whose mothers work rotating or irregular shifts exhibit more behavior problems, while other types of shift schedules do not harm children's behavioral outcomes. While differences in parental involvement and closeness do not explain these relationships, parental closeness has an important influence on behavior problems for all parental employment statuses. Leibbrand, Christine. Parental Nonstandard Work Schedules and Child Behavioral Outcomes. M.A. Thesis, Department of Sociology, University of Washington, 2015. The Role of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in the Internal Migration Decline Presented: Austin TX, Population Association of America Annual Meeting, April 2019 Keyword(s): Gender Differences; Geocoded Data; Migration; Racial Differences Since 1980, internal migration rates within the U.S. have declined precipitously. Given the importance of migration for exposing individuals to economic and social opportunities, this decline is concerning. However, we have relatively little knowledge about how race/ethnicity and gender have structured declines in migration propensities and/or changes in the returns to migration over time. In this study, I utilize restricted, geocoded National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY) data and harmonize these data for the 1979 and 1997 cohorts in order to explore these relationships. I find that migration propensities have declined the most for black women and men and that the returns to migration have likewise declined more substantially for black women and men relative to other demographic groups. These findings are problematic, suggesting that internal migration, historically an important avenue for improving outcomes among blacks, may be a less viable means of reducing racial disparities in outcomes over time. Leibbrand, Christine. "The Role of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in the Internal Migration Decline." Presented: Austin TX, Population Association of America Annual Meeting, April 2019.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5153
__label__cc	0.739223	0.260777	WelcomeMenu Since the Qin Dynasty, the Guilin noodles are renowned across China. Having a history of more than 2,000 years, Noodleholics is bringing them to Tucson. Our Favorites — THE DRY GUILIN 雙拼桂林米粉 guilin rice noodle mixed with house special spice dark sauce, topped with bok choy, pickled green, bamboo, pickled green bean, roasted peanuts, green onion, and cilantro THE GUILIN SPICY & SOUR 雙拼酸辣桂林湯粉 guilin rice noodle in chicken broth, topped with bok choy, spicy pickled green, bamboo, pickled green bean, roasted peanuts, green onion, and cilantro THE GUILIN 雙拼桂林湯粉 guilin rice noodle in chicken broth, topped with bok choy, pickled green, bamboo, pickled green bean, roasted peanuts, green onion, and cilantro SICHUAN SPICY BEEF 川味香辣牛肉麵 house made wheat noodle in spicy numbing beef broth, topped with bok choy, green onion, and cilantro One of our first batches Taiwan Beef It all begins here Beijing Jajiangmyun Ramen and pho can’t hog all of the local noodle love. — Jackie Tran, Tucson Foodie 3502 East Grant Road Tuesday - Thursday: 11am - 3pm \| 5pm - 9pm Friday - Saturday: 11am - 3pm \| 5pm - 9:30pm Sunday: 12pm - 3pm \| 5pm - 9pm noodleholics@gmail.com Noodleholics 3502 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716, Tue 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 9pm Wed 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 9pm Thu 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 9pm Fri 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 9:30pm Sat 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 9:30pm Sun 12pm to 3pm, 5pm to 9pm	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5154
__label__wiki	0.878799	0.878799	news, latest-news, It was a successful weekend on and off the field for the Quirindi Polocrosse Club when they hosted their annual carnival on the weekend. One of the largest on the NSW polocrosse calendar, the carnival saw 55 teams from as far away as Gulgong, Warren, Sydney, Narrabri, Coffs Harbour, Guyra and Maitland saddle up across sub-junior, junior and open divisions. The host club was well represented with more than eight teams taking to the fields, and claimed the honours in the juniors. The opens 1 and women's 1 fell just short of home carnival success, with the opens going down to Bunnan in the final after defeating Guyra in their semi-final while the women finished runners-up to Narrabri. Quirindi club president Brett Holz said it was a great weekend. The weather was on their side - Saturday was a bit bleak, but Sunday was a "magnificent" day to wrap it all up - and there was some top quality polocrosse played over the two days. "The quality was very good. But when you attract that number of teams and players you attract a lot of quality," he said. "We had some really good finals to finish the weekend off." With their own carnival done and dusted the teams will now turn their attention to the other carnivals around starting with Cassilis this weekend. The club will have seven teams playing in that. https://nnimgt-a.akamaihd.net/transform/v1/crop/frm/ingYyB85ps4jmG9t8mfsHP/d3f7284c-d1ed-407c-8fda-b671001b6a33.JPG/r1618_1473_4666_3195_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg Quirindi host successful polocrosse carnival Samantha Newsam Friendly rivalry: Quirindi 1's Niki Holz gives chase to Quirindi 2's Emily Saul (with ball) during their women's match on Saturday. Photo: Samantha Newsam It was a successful weekend on and off the field for the Quirindi Polocrosse Club when they hosted their annual carnival on the weekend. One of the largest on the NSW polocrosse calendar, the carnival saw 55 teams from as far away as Gulgong, Warren, Sydney, Narrabri, Coffs Harbour, Guyra and Maitland saddle up across sub-junior, junior and open divisions. The host club was well represented with more than eight teams taking to the fields, and claimed the honours in the juniors. The opens 1 and women's 1 fell just short of home carnival success, with the opens going down to Bunnan in the final after defeating Guyra in their semi-final while the women finished runners-up to Narrabri. Quirindi club president Brett Holz said it was a great weekend. The weather was on their side - Saturday was a bit bleak, but Sunday was a "magnificent" day to wrap it all up - and there was some top quality polocrosse played over the two days. Polocrosse players from across the state saddle up for Quirindi carnival "The quality was very good. But when you attract that number of teams and players you attract a lot of quality," he said. "We had some really good finals to finish the weekend off." With their own carnival done and dusted the teams will now turn their attention to the other carnivals around starting with Cassilis this weekend. The club will have seven teams playing in that. City has no 'day zero' as level five restrictions loom	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5155
__label__wiki	0.833708	0.833708	MY ACCOUNT \| WISHLISTS \| ADVANCED SEARCH Manchester VT Directions to Manchester Center Saratoga Springs NY Directions to Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs Parking Readers Reward Vinyl Rewards Book Angel Open Mind Scholarship New and Noteworthy Books Indie Next Kids Indie Next Reading Group Indie Next Bargain and Used Books Used Books Buying Guidelines Shires Press Books Northshire Selects Notes From the Shire Before You Publish 6 Easy Publishing Steps How to File a Copyright Various Book Elements Northshire Package Shires Press Package Ebook Package A-la-carte Services Book Blocks Cover Details Published by Shires Press ★ FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING IN USA ★ Via USPS Priority Mail - Does not apply to ShiresPress authors purchasing their own titles. Number One Chinese Restaurant: A Novel (Paperback) By Lillian Li Northshire Manchester 2 on hand, as of Jul 17 9:41am Northshire Saratoga Kobo eBook (June 19th, 2018): $9.99 Pre-Recorded Audio Player (June 19th, 2018): $59.99 Summer 2019 Reading Group Indie Next List “Lillian Li’s debut novel is a prism of cross-generational immigrant perspectives set in the fiery, fast-paced, and zany confines of the Beijing Duck House, a Chinese restaurant. Adorned in embroidered dragons and phoenixes and draped with gold tassels, the Duck House is all the stuff of our Chinese takeout fantasies! More than that, it is the Han family’s legacy—a place where veteran waiters Nan and Ah-Jack have built their lives, and where the next generation, Annie and Pat, work out their post-pubescent awkwardness. In the midst of disaster, this colorful cast of characters illustrate a rich and heartfelt story about culture, self-examination, and how family can be defined outside of bloodlines.” — Thu Doan, Brazos Bookstore, Houston, TX Named a Must-Read by TIME, Buzzfeed, The Wall Street Journal, Star Tribune, Fast Company, The Village Voice, Toronto Star, Fortune Magazine, InStyle, and O, The Oprah Magazine "A joy to read—I couldn't get enough." "This novel practically thumps with heartache and sharp humor." —Chang-rae Lee, New York Times bestselling author of Native Speaker An exuberant and wise multigenerational debut novel about the complicated lives and loves of people working in everyone’s favorite Chinese restaurant. The Beijing Duck House in Rockville, Maryland, is not only a beloved go-to setting for hunger pangs and celebrations; it is its own world, inhabited by waiters and kitchen staff who have been fighting, loving, and aging within its walls for decades. When disaster strikes, this working family’s controlled chaos is set loose, forcing each character to confront the conflicts that fast-paced restaurant life has kept at bay. Owner Jimmy Han hopes to leave his late father’s homespun establishment for a fancier one. Jimmy’s older brother, Johnny, and Johnny’s daughter, Annie, ache to return to a time before a father’s absence and a teenager’s silence pushed them apart. Nan and Ah-Jack, longtime Duck House employees, are tempted to turn their thirty-year friendship into something else, even as Nan’s son, Pat, struggles to stay out of trouble. And when Pat and Annie, caught in a mix of youthful lust and boredom, find themselves in a dangerous game that implicates them in the Duck House tragedy, their families must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice to help their children. Generous in spirit, unaffected in its intelligence, multi-voiced, poignant, and darkly funny, Number One Chinese Restaurant looks beyond red tablecloths and silkscreen murals to share an unforgettable story about youth and aging, parents and children, and all the ways that our families destroy us while also keeping us grounded and alive. Lillian Li received her BA from Princeton and her MFA from the University of Michigan. She is the recipient of a Hopwood Award in Short Fiction, as well as Glimmer Train’s New Writer Award. Her work has been featured in Guernica, Granta, and Jezebel. She is from the D.C. metro area and lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Number One Chinese Restaurant is her first novel. NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR, Real Simple, Bustle, and The Wall Street Journal Long Listed for The Center for Fiction's 2018 First Novel Prize An Indie Next Pick for July "So expertly does first-time novelist Lillian Li conjure the Beijing Duck House, a gaudy, tatterdemalion restaurant in Rockville, Md., that readers of Number One Chinese Restaurant can almost taste its signature dish and feel the heat of its woks. . . . By turns darkly funny and heartbreaking." "A deliciously comic debut novel about secrets, scandal, and the patriotism at the heart of the hustle." —O, The Oprah Magazine "Evocative. . . . Li's novel revolves around the tangled inner workings of the family-owned Beijing Duck House . . . Chinese-born family members and workers [for whom] the Beijing Duck House has displaced Beijing itself as 'the heart-center of the universe.' . . . [Li's writing] engrosses." "Li shines in portraying lives shaped by work in this service industry . . . [rewarding] readers with a compelling family story about love, work, and what it means to serve." "Fantastic. . . . Reminiscent of a prime time drama that you can't stop watching." "[A] crackling debut. . . . Li's talent for human tragicomedy grows more evident by the page." "[Li] never loses control of this tight, well-paced story, delivering tragedy, dark humor, and even a few surprises by the end." —Shondaland “[Li] writes with a confidence that suggests decades of experience. . . . Imaginative and evocative . . . [Number One Chinese Restaurant] is an insightful and elegant novel, beautifully written and with an impressively large and diverse cast of characters.” "A wonderfully honest portrait of what it takes to make it in America." "Blends delicious writing with intricate family dynamics, the perfect recipe for a page-turner to devour in the summer sun." —amNew York “A darkly comic novel about complicated families—those created by blood and those forged through circumstance. With wit and heart, Li explores a Chinese-American community torn between ambition and loyalty as each character strives for a world bigger than the restaurant that has bound them together. An exciting debut.” —Brit Bennett, New York Times bestselling author of The Mothers “Li takes us into the world of restaurants that many Americans frequent, but don’t understand. The Beijing Duck House . . . is a neighborhood staple, but the labor of the owner, staff, and cooks is invisible. Li brings that world to life, giving readers a glimpse into what it takes to keep establishments running and serving soul-stirring food.” “[Number One Chinese Restaurant] is a lot of things . . . a multigenerational immigration story, an insider look at the often grueling life of the career server or line cook, a romance, a coming-of-age (at any age). Most significantly, it is a joy to read—I couldn't get enough.” "A smart combination of Chinese-American life, service industry travails, and the ups and downs of belonging to a family, Number One Chinese Restaurant will make great discussion fare for book clubs." —Shelf Awareness (starred review) “A freshly written, punchily flavored, and richly realized tale of intergenerational family strife.” “Funny, tender, and tragic, Number One Chinese Restaurant is a perfectly seasoned debut.” "Darkly hilarious. . . . Number One Chinese Restaurant is anything but typical, as Li combines broiling anger and slow-simmering love in delicious proportions." “Lillian Li is a brilliant young writer and someone to watch. Her work understands human secrets generally as well as secret places both in the world and in the mind; her narratives are complex, mysterious, moving, and surprising.” —Lorrie Moore, New York Times bestselling author of Bark and Birds of America “I adored the vitality of this deviously charming and smart debut. Full of impassioned and ever-yearning characters, the novel practically thumps with heartache and sharp humor. The prose sparkles, too, with the rhythm and sting of exquisitely close observation and hard-earned wisdom, announcing Lillian Li as a striking new literary talent.” —Chang-rae Lee, New York Times bestselling author of On Such a Full Sea and Native Speaker “Li vividly depicts the lives of her characters and gives the narrative a few satisfying turns, resulting in a memorable debut.” "A vibrant multi-generational debut. . . . This engrossing novel reads like a highly entertaining soap opera." "Evoking every detail of [this restaurant] with riveting verisimilitude . . . Li's sense of the human comedy and of the aspirations burning in each human heart puts a philosophical spin on the losses of her characters. . . . A writer to watch." "Li expertly crafts a deeply felt and beautifully evoked multigenerational novel. . . . Heartful, tender, necessary, and wise." —The Book Report “If a Chinese restaurant can be seen as a kind of cultural performance, Lillian Li takes us behind the scenes to offer a richly engrossing story of overlapping intrigues—commercial, generational, and romantic. She conjures the 'eco-system' of this workplace with insider acuity and renders her bustling, hustling clan of waiters, hostesses, cooks, and managers with brilliant feeling. Number One Chinese Restaurant is a vibrant, memorable debut.” —Peter Ho Davies, author of The Fortunes "Li has crafted complex and nuanced characters . . . bringing depth and shape to the lives of those often found behind the scenes." —Asian Review of Books “A heady read of parents and children, youth and aging, and above all what it means to be family and how far we are willing to go to give it all up." —The Hungry Reader "Li taps into the universal tensions of generational conflict with a light, humane touch. . . . [A] deeply affecting, intricately detailed work." —The National Book Review Publication Date: June 4th, 2019 Fiction / Asian American Manchester Center, VT 05255 ph. (toll free) 800.437.3700 Sun-Thu 10am-7pm Fri-Sat 10am-9pm Directions to Manchester Sun-Mon 10am-7pm Tue-Sat 10am-9pm Search for a Wish List Readers Rewards Print with Shires Press	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5156
__label__wiki	0.849194	0.849194	Home > Local News by Matthew Smith Bishop Michael Olson blesses hundreds of faithful during the Corpus Christi procession at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Keller June 23. (NTC/Juan Guajardo) KELLER — St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parishioner Frank Chacon contemplated the enormity of the question when asked what he derives from Eucharistic Adoration. “The bottom line is it’s God and His presence here,” Chacon said. Chacon’s wife, Martha Chacon, finished her husband’s thought. “It brings the opportunity to be within that presence,” she said. Adoration, Frank Chacon added, helps grow his faith. “The teaching of course is that it’s truly Him there,” Chacon said. “But to really wrap your mind around that, that’s a big one. That’s a journey and what we strive for, which is why it’s good to spend personal time with God to get a better understanding.” It’s about faith and one’s lifelong journey, Martha Chacon concluded. June 23 marked the Solemnity of Corpus Christi Mass followed by St. Elizabeth’s annual Corpus Christi procession, after which 40 hours of Eucharistic Adoration began. The 40-hour Adoration is one of four scheduled this year and next to mark the yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Diocese of Fort Worth. Others are scheduled on Dec. 8 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Wichita Falls; March 19 at Vietnamese Martyrs Parish in Arlington; and June 11 at St. Peter Parish in Lindsay. Bishop Michael Olson, in his homily, stressed the Eucharist’s centrality to the Church as well as secular society’s growing hostility and distancing from the faith. A woman prays before the Most Blessed Sacrament during the 40-hour Adoration at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish June 23. (NTC/Juan Guajardo) “The Catholic Church faces scrutiny and pressure to conform to the ideologies of the moment,” Bishop Olson said. “It is the marketplace of ideas that shills the latest concept or fad to keep people entertained and placated for a while. It is the marketplace of ideas that allures us into the ether of the denial of the reality of sin and the even greater reality of grace.” Bishop Olson instead called for focus on the real and eternal. “The Eucharist is not a concept,” he said. “The Eucharist is not merely a symbol. The Eucharist is the very real presence of Christ in the unity of His body. The Eucharist is the only and most excellent gift that can save us from our fears and self-destruction by sinful ideology through the selflessness of love.” The Eucharist, Bishop Olson said, can never be separated from Christ’s Apostles and the bishops, their successors in union with the successor of Peter. Through Adoration, Christ comforts us with His presence, Bishop Olson said. After the Mass, the prelate added that it is the Eucharist that makes the Church, which otherwise would simply be “just a congregation of individuals.” Through the Eucharist, unity and sacrifice are better understood, Bishop Olson said as he reiterated the call for vocations, especially priesthood and marriage. “Priesthood is very important obviously for the sacrificial element and character of the Eucharist,” Bishop Olson said. “Without a sacrifice there’s no Eucharist. Even if we have a communion service there’s no sacrificial character to it. Bishop Olson raises the host during the Liturgy of the Eucharist at the Corpus Christi Mass celebrated at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. (NTC/Juan Guajardo) “Likewise, the body of Christ reminds us of unity and communion, which, of course, marriage is represented by. The two in flesh commune. So, the Eucharist is closely tied to both the sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders.” Throughout the upcoming 40-hour Adoration events scheduled, and the 50th anniversary of the diocese in general, it’s important to seek God's wisdom and guidance in the renewal of the diocese and Church overall, Bishop Olson said. Father Nghia Nguyen, parochial vicar at St. Elizabeth, addressed the importance of praying for priestly vocations. “The Eucharist makes us the Church,” Fr. Nguyen said. “It brings the community together in the fullness of the mystical body of Christ. But you can’t have the Eucharist without a priest, nor the sacraments.” Fr. Nguyen continued, touching upon the benefits of Eucharistic Adoration. “The Lord is truly present in the Eucharist so, through Adoration, you’re truly with Him, true soul and divinity,” Fr. Nguyen said. “It’s taking time just as you would with any friend or family member. You want to be with those people. Adoration is the same thing, spending time being with our Lord Jesus.” Elizabeth “Betsy” Gorman, a parishioner at St. Peter the Apostle Church in White Settlement, discussed what Eucharistic Adoration means to her. “It’s my whole world,” Gorman said. “It’s brought me [through] so many trials and tribulations and, to spend time with Jesus, it’s like nothing else in the world is ever going to bother me as long as I know He’s there and watching over me.” Gorman lauded Bishop Olson’s call for priestly vocations and strong marriages founded on faith. “It’s very important,” Gorman said. “Families have got to start realizing what family means, and we need that renewal.” St. Elizabeth parishioner Sara Schaubhut relayed her joy over both the Corpus Christi Procession and the 40-hour Adoration. “For me it’s the community aspect,” Schaubhut said. “Seeing everybody come together like this and celebrating our faith together as one. The procession is just something very special, and it gets bigger and better every year.” Published (until 12/5/2041) More Local News: North Texas Catholic ( 1 day ago ) by Joan Kurkowski Gillen ( 6 days ago ) by Susan Moses ( 7 days ago ) by Richard Mathews ( 12 days ago ) by Matthew Smith ( 14 days ago )	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5157
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__label__cc	0.59453	0.40547	Oceans Deeply — Ocean news In-depth coverage of ocean health. Learn more about us. Deep Sea Mining Welcome to the archives of Oceans Deeply. While we paused regular publication of the site on September 1, 2018, we are happy to serve as an ongoing public resource on ocean health and economy. We hope you’ll enjoy the reporting and analysis that was produced by our dedicated community of editors and contributors. BROWSE THE OCEANS DEEPLY ARCHIVES Why Wild Seafood’s Carbon Footprint Is Growing – and How to Reduce It Robert Parker at the University of British Columbia has calculated greenhouse gas emissions from the global fishing industry. He talks about what the data show and why not all fisheries are alike. Written by Ian Evans Published on  May 25, 2018 Read time Approx. 4 minutes Not all fisheries are alike when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions. Edwin Remsburg/VW Pics via Getty Images The food we eat accounts for about a quarter of the world’s carbon footprint, mostly from farming crops and raising livestock. While wild seafood caught from the ocean is a small slice of that pie, the greenhouse emissions tied to global fishing have increased in recent decades, a new study has found. Around 3 billion people depend on seafood for protein. Yet marine fisheries’ emissions have often been either excluded from food production emissions calculations or estimated from a limited number of case studies, according to Robert Parker, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia’s Fisheries Economic Research Unit. In a recent paper, Parker and his coauthors compiled more data to calculate a more accurate global estimate of fisheries emissions. In 2011, marine fisheries made up 4 percent of carbon emissions from global food production, the study found – and emissions had grown by 28 percent since 1990. A large portion of that growth was related to more fishing for crustaceans. These fisheries had by far the most emissions per landing – or metric ton of fish caught – while small fish, such as anchovies and herring, had a lighter carbon impact. Although Parker said the emissions are relatively small on a global scale, individual nations that rely on seafood may be able to use this information to meet their own national greenhouse gas emissions goals. For example, most of Iceland’s food production-related emissions are from marine fishing. Oceans Deeply spoke to Parker about the source of fisheries emissions and what can be done to reduce them. Oceans Deeply: Why have fisheries been left out of food production emissions data? Robert Parker, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia. (Courtesy of Robert Parker) Robert Parker: I think the focus on fishery science has always been on the biological measures – knowing how many of a certain species are in the ocean to determine how many we could take out. But because fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions aren’t really related – directly, anyways – to those biological measures, they haven’t been looked at as much when it comes to studying fisheries. So the data just weren’t available to underpin those analyses. As climate change has become a more important issue, that has been the impetus to then look at fisheries again from these other perspectives. Oceans Deeply: The most obvious emissions in fisheries come from fuel used in boats to catch fish. But in this paper, you also look at non-fuel-use emissions. What are non-fuel-use emissions in fisheries? Parker: The inputs to vessel construction, the provision of steel and aluminum and other materials to build a vessel. What are the emissions associated with that? What are the emissions associated with providing the gear, the trawls or the traps or the purse seine nets? What are the emissions associated with the use of different chemicals on board, or generating electricity on board or the use of refrigerants to keep your product cool on its way back to port? All of these different things could be associated with greenhouse gas emissions. Generally, we see that somewhere between 60 and 90 percent of the carbon footprint of a fishery is associated with the fuel itself. So, the other 10–40 percent is these non-fuel sources of emissions. Oceans Deeply: Fishing for crustaceans, such as lobster, seems to have an especially high amount of emissions per landing. What is happening there? Parker: It largely just comes down to catch rates. These are species that we’re not going out and catching tons and tons at a time and bringing them in with a great big net like we do anchovies and herring. Just that difference in catch rate would explain the larger amount of fuel per unit of catch for the crustacean fisheries. Oceans Deeply: You show that other places, such as the west coast of South America, have particularly low emissions per landing. Why is that? Parker: It’s all completely explained by one fishery. It’s called the anchoveta, or Peruvian anchovy, fishery. In most years, it’s [one of] the largest fisheries in the world. They do it with purse seine vessels, where you have a large net that circles around a school of fish and then you scoop them up. They target this very small pelagic fish that schools in very large groups and you catch thousands or millions of individual fish quite quickly with a small number of vessels. It just doesn’t use very much fuel – around 15–20 liters [4–5 gallons] per ton [of fish]. Oceans Deeply: If fisheries want to decrease their emissions, should they focus more on these smaller pelagic fish? Parker: I’m not going to suggest that we should be catching more of any individual fish because those fishery management decisions need to be based on ecological and biological [data]. But one thing that we could do is eat more of those small pelagic fish. Most of the anchovies and a lot of other small pelagic fish that we catch are used for industrial purposes – reduced into fish meal and fish oil for aquaculture feed – which is important because we like to eat aquaculture fish and we need to feed them something. But we should recognize that if we ate those anchovies and herring and mackerel directly, rather than feeding them to other animals, we would get more food for less carbon. Oceans Deeply: How can fisheries reduce those non-fuel-use emissions? Parker: There are three things. One is that improving catch rates and improving [fish] populations where they’re low is going to reduce emissions from all sources. Another one is reducing the use of certain refrigerants. We’ve switched from using CFCs, which are ozone-depleting refrigerants, to things like HCFCs – but those are greenhouse gas refrigerants. Finding and using refrigerants that are not potent greenhouse gases can reduce these non-fuel emissions. And another one is avoiding flying your product by air. Lobster fisheries in Australia are selling lobster to China. Largely, they’re flying those products. That flight alone doubles the carbon footprint of the product – a product that already has a lot of emissions from the fishing stage. And that’s something that we see with a lot of crustacean fisheries because they have a high [economic] value, so it’s worth it to fly them because the price makes up for it. anchovies emissions fish fishing Fishing industry herring Red Herring: The Tons of Fish That Are Caught But Not Eaten The Future of Food: Fish Not Fowl Best for Planet, Scientists Say Gambians Fight Chinese Fishmeal Factory as Fish Prices Soar, Stocks Fall Feeding Frenzy: West Coast Anchovy Boom Masks Ecosystem in Peril Outlook 2018: The Big Ocean Issues and Trends to Watch U.N. Report: Little Known About Ocean Plastic’s Impact on Human Health Report: Antarctica’s Krill Fisheries Threaten Penguins, Whales Betting on Blockchain to Put Truly Sustainable Seafood on Dinner Plates Report: Offshore Fish Farms Could Thrive in California The Ocean’s ‘Twilight Zone’ Faces Fishing Threat Fish Fight: Is Aquaculture Feeding the People Who Need it Most? Marine scientist Edward Allison says his research shows that in some developing countries, fish farming is not benefiting nutritionally vulnerable communities. That has triggered a backlash from other researchers and the aquaculture industry. March 30, 2018 Tracking Ocean Plastic Pollution From Space Looking for Eden at the Bottom of the Ocean Robots Are Collecting Data, Killing Predators on the Great Barrier Reef Coral Cover on Great Barrier Reef Is in Steep Decline Ian Evans Ian is the community editor for environment at News Deeply. Before joining News Deeply, he was a freelance science journalist in Boston with a focus on environmental law and policy. He has been published in Undark Magazine, FiveThirtyEight, Nautilus and more. Ian grew up in California, and before getting into journalism he planned on becoming an ecologist. Instead, he pursued science writing and in 2016 he earned an MS in science journalism from Boston University. 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__label__wiki	0.896426	0.896426	Kevin Baron Kevin Baron is the founding executive editor of Defense One. Baron has lived in Washington for 20 years, covering international affairs, the military, the Pentagon, Congress, and politics for Foreign Policy, National Journal, Stars and Stripes, and the Boston Globe, where he ran investigative projects for five years at the Washington bureau. He is a frequent on-air contributor and previously was national security/military analyst at NBC News & MSNBC. Baron cut his muckraking teeth at the Center for Public Integrity and he is twice a Polk Award winner and former vice president of the Pentagon Press Association. He earned his M.A. in media and public affairs from George Washington University, his B.A. in international studies from the University of Richmond, and studied in Paris. Raised in Florida, Baron now lives in Northern Virginia. ‘This is Not About Me and Google,’ Says Dunford, Who Will Meet Execs Next Week Artificial intelligence businesses in China help an authoritarian government and erode America’s military advantage, the Joint Chiefs chairman said. By Kevin Baron, Defense One Pentagon Declares War on Scooters After seven rental scooters were abandoned at the Pentagon following this year’s September 11 remembrances, police say they will begin impounding the unauthorized rides. Bikes, too. Someone Is Waging a Secret War to Undermine the Pentagon’s Huge Cloud Contract The battle for the Defense Department’s $10 billion war cloud is getting a lot more interesting. By Kevin Baron, Patrick Tucker and Frank Konkel What You Don’t Know About Gen. John Kelly The four-star boy from Boston brings to DHS the grief of losing friends to America’s drug epidemic and a son to the war on terrorism. Defense Secretary Pitches Austin Techies on Pentagon Work Ash Carter continues his outreach tour to robotics labs and startup centers. US Now Launching Cyberattacks Against ISIS, Defense Secretary Says This battle for Mosul ultimately will be the biggest U.S. operation in Iraq since the end of the last war.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5169
__label__cc	0.691634	0.308366	MWV offices energized by light, connection and local artisans It all starts with the client. That's the premise behind LS3P's work on the MWV office headquarters, a light-filled aerie that overlooks a buzz of activity at Nexton. The LS3P interior designer team was led by Cameron Wilson, Director of Interior Architecture, and executed to a great degree by Whitney Grove, a Senior Interior Designer. And their role - as they see it - is to take the combined visions of the client and their colleague architects, and create a workable, energized space. Those who've moved into the MWV offices believe Wilson and Grove achieved precisely that, delivering a space that evokes nature, inspires collaboration, and blends classic and modern styles. The first challenge: "We wanted the space to look as if it had been there for a while, and yet look fresh," said Grove. "We didn't want to evoke a dot com look. Meanwhile, our client favored a clean, classic, sophisticated style." That sensibility has been poured into finishes, furnishings and accessories throughout the office. Few may understand the role of interior design in office environments. One key element is a consideration for how people work - and the work they do. LS3P's design team influenced placement of offices to help direct natural light to interior spaces. They conceived a casual workspace that has the feel of a café and invites easy conversations. They eschewed opaque walls in favor of textured glass that provides both privacy and filtered light. Another key consideration was sourcing as much local talent as possible. Jocelyn Chateauvert, a local paper artist, created a shade fantastic lighting fixture that evokes leaves on a tree. Massive murals by Larry Price turn nature photos into Impressionistic studies. Binswanger Glass of Charlotte installed a wall of textured glass that evokes a sideways shutter. The entire project is currently being considered for a Green Globes designation, which would speak to the keen attention paid to sustainability in the design. Meet the team: Vice President of Real Estate Development, John Grab Clemson Visit Groundbreaking Lowcountry Hospitality: Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites and Lowcountry Event & Conference Center at Nexton Palmetto Primary Care Physicians breaks ground on medical campus at Nexton 29 August . 2016 Baker Motor Company is coming to Nexton	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5170
__label__wiki	0.63582	0.63582	Trust Us, Read This: 12 New Books We Recommend This Month by Megan Beauchamp Megan Beauchamp is a Los Angeles-based writer and editor with over seven years of experience in digital publishing in the home interior and lifestyle space. Fashion Me Now As soon as the temperatures drop, it's time to shelve those buzzy beach reads and reach for a fresh crop of page-turning novels. Given that there are enough new novels being published this month to keep even the most insatiable of readers busy through Thanksgiving, we're sharing an edited list of the highly anticipated books we're adding to our to-read piles as soon as they hit shelves this November. Spanning a heart-wrenching collection of short stories from one of Japan's most notable young writers to a gripping Nigeria-set thriller that Paula Hawkins deemed "feverishly hot," these are the engrossing novels you need to stock your shelves with this month. Keep scrolling to find out which hot-off-the-press books we're reading this month. Idra Novey Those Who Knew $26 $18 On shelves: November 6 Arguably one of the most poignant books published this year, Idra Novey's Those Who Knew traces the crimes committed by a powerful man in a time of political upheaval on a fictional island that feels all too real. Named a must-read book by the likes of Vulture, HuffPost, and O, the Oprah Magazine, Those Who Knew undoubtedly belongs on your bookshelf this season. Yukiko Motoya The Lonesome Bodybuilder $17 $12 This recently translated collection of short stories marks the English-language debut of one of Japan's most notable young writers, Yukiko Motoya. "Charming, bizarre, and uncanny, The Lonesome Bodybuilder is Etgar Keret by way of Yoko Ogawa," recommends Carmen Maria Machado, author of Her Body and Other Parties. "I'd follow Yukiko Motoya anywhere she wanted to take me." Katrina Carrasco The Best Bad Things $27 $18 Set in 1887, a cross-dressing, bisexual, determined detective is on the hunt for stolen opium in this thriller. "Breath-catching pacing, tantalizingly rough-and-tumble characters who are somehow both distasteful and deeply relatable, palpable erotic energy, and powerful storytelling make this a standout," recommends Publishers Weekly. Lucia Berlin Evening in Paradise $26 $18 Comprised of 22 short stories, Evening in Paradise is the latest posthumous collection of acclaimed author Lucia Berlin's brilliant work. "One thing that makes Berlin so valuable is her gift for evoking the sweetness and earnestness of young women who fall in love," praises Dwight Garner of the incomparable writer in The New York Times. Liane Moriarty Nine Perfect Strangers $29 $18 From the best-selling author of Big Little Lies, comes a new novel with just as many twists and turns about nine strangers who meet at a remote health resort. "A cannily plotted, continually surprising, and frequently funny page-turner and a deeply satisfying thriller. Moriarty delivers yet another surefire winner," endorses Publishers Weekly. Gina Apostol Insurrecto $26 $18 On shelves: November 13 In Insurrecto, two women, a Filipino translator and an American filmmaker, embark on a road trip through the Philippines, struggling to finish a film script about a massacre during the Philippine-American War. The brilliant novel plunges "us into the vortex of memory, history, and war where we can feel what it means to be forgotten, and what it takes to be remembered," recommends Viet Thanh Nguyen, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer. Jonathan Franzen The End of the End of the Earth $26 Author Jonathan Franzen, a self-professed "angry bird-loving misfit," reflects on everything from his complex relationship with his uncle to the global seabird crisis in this series of essays. His signature combination of pessimism and wit will have you tearing through the pages of this collection as soon as you get your hands on it. Michelle Obama Becoming $33 $20 To no one's surprise, Michelle Obama's highly anticipated memoir is already topping best-seller charts ahead of its November 13 publish date. Written by the former first lady and filled with thoughtful reflections on her life, it promises to be an inspiring, wisdom-filled tome for the remainder of 2018. Anuradha Roy All the Lives We Never Lived $26 $18 Spanning from World War II India to modern-day Bali, All the Lives We Never Lived tells the compulsively readable tale of a son uncovering his long-lost mother's mysterious past. This devastating novel is "a beautifully written and compelling story of how families fall apart and of what remains in the aftermath," recommends Kamila Shamsie in The Guardian. Laura Adamczyk Hardly Children $15 $11 In Laura Adamczyk's knockout collection of short stories, the perspective oscillates between adults living with childlike abandon and young people confronting with the dangers of growing up. Laura Pearson of Chicago Tribune calls the stunning collection "a striking blend of graceful sentences and eerie premises." Oyinkan Braithwaite My Sister, the Serial Killer $23 $16 In My Sister, the Serial Killer, a Nigerian woman is forced to confront the fact that her sister has a bad habit of killing her boyfriends. Deemed "feverishly hot" by Paula Hawkins, the author of The Girl on the Train, Braithwaite's psychological thriller is a must-read. The pages practically turn themselves. Mathias Énard Tell Them of Battles, Kings, and Elephants $20 $14 In Tell Them of Battles, Kings, and Elephants, French novelist Mathias Énard expertly pieces together a work of historical fiction on Michaelangelo's adventures in Constantinople. "In his fiction, Énard [constructs] an intricate, history-rich vision of a persistently misunderstood part of the world―mesmerizing," muses Jacob Silverman in The New Yorker. The Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2018 That Are Actually Worth Your Time The 20 Best Books of 2018, According to the Most Well-Read Women We Know 7 Life-Altering Books by Latino Authors Everyone Should Read This Year The Best Psychological Thrillers of 2018 Are Guaranteed to Keep You Up at Night All the Books You Need to Read Now Before Their Movies Come Out in 2019 ICYMI: The 11 Best Nonfiction Books of 2017 to Read Before Summer Ends 11 of the Best Mystery Novels of 2017 to Take to the Beach This Summer If You Think Horror Movies Are Scary, Wait Until You Read These Novels The Most Anticipated Books of Summer 2018 That Are Actually Worth Your Time Take a Mental Vacation With These 17 Summer Reads Living Legends: 40 Contemporary Books Everyone Should Read Black History Book Club: 14 Authors You Need to Know The Best Audiobooks of All Time Might Actually Have You Hoping for a Traffic Jam "Dear White America": 21 Modern Poems to Read for Black History Month These Are the Best Young Adult Novels for Teens and Grown-Ups Alike	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5177
__label__cc	0.730414	0.269586	What might your hips reveal about your hormones? Home > hormone research > What might your hips reveal about your hormones? 26 Apr What might your hips reveal about your hormones? Posted at 09:59h in hormone research, hormonology tip by Gabrielle Lichterman Think the width of your hips depends on your weight or exercise routine? It could also be affected by your hormones. That’s one theory proposed by researchers who recently discovered that the size of the female pelvis changes across your lifespan–getting wider from puberty up until the age of 25 to 30, then shrinking gradually from the age of 40 on. Reporting in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the research team from Switzerland and Belgium took CT scans of pelves of 124 females and 151 males who ranged in age from infant to 95 years old–and they used the images to create animations that examine how the hips change shape across the lifespan (which you can watch when you scroll down in the full study.) These images helped them discover that by the end of puberty, the average female pelvis is about 25% wider than the average male pelvis, which wasn’t a surprise. But, what the researchers didn’t expect to find was that the pelves of women 70-years-old and up are about 8% narrower than those of women who are middle-aged, indicating that the female pelvis narrows as we grow older. They’re still wider than men of the same age, but it got the scientists to wondering why the female pelvis would start narrowing at all. Considering that estrogen has a direct impact on bone development, they hypothesize that estrogen levels signal different needs from the pelvis, so the pelvis changes shape to meet them. For example, as estrogen levels rise after puberty, it prompts the pelvis to widen so that it’s at its widest from the ages of 25 to 30–peak fertility years–to make it easier to give birth to human babies, whose large heads need the extra room when getting pushed through the birth canal. Then, when estrogen levels begin to decline in a woman’s 40s, this prompts the pelvis to narrow possibly to help provide structural support for abdominal and pelvic internal organs (such as the uterus and bladder), giving more stability than aging muscle tissue alone. This theory still needs to be tested, but it’s an intriguing idea that hints that estrogen may play more roles in our lives that we have yet to discover.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5178
__label__wiki	0.681175	0.681175	Nova's Bid to help sick kids Ash, Kip & Luttsy with Susie O'Neill are helping raise money for sick kids We're teaming up to raise much needed funds for the Children's Hospital Foundation to help sick and critically injured kids in the lead-up to the Channel Nine Telethon on November 17. The Children's Hospital Foundation needs support to fund crucial medical equipment and life-changing research into childhood illness and injury. We wanted to help. To do our part, we've initiated Nova's Bid to Help Sick Kids. It's a silent auction where you can bid (and donate!) on once-in-a-lifetime experiences, cars, holidays, even a year of free ice-cream, and so much more. All funds raised will go to the Foundation, whose primary aim is to make the kids laugh, smile, get better and go home sooner. You can bid on a fishing trip for you and three mates with Ash, a swimming lesson with Susie, a XXXX Brewery with Luttsy, and a cooking lesson with Kip. A post shared by Ash, Kip and Luttsy (@ashkipandluttsy) on Oct 28, 2018 at 2:09pm PDT We launched Nova's Bid to Help Sick Kids at Queensland Children's Hospital on October 29. We interviewed some of the families who have stayed at the Queensland Children's Hospital, including Henry and his mum Bridget. Henry was diagnosed with Leukemia when he was six, and is now 13 and doing well. Ash heard their story. Kip sat down with Kimberley, mum of four-year-old Lilly who was diagnosed with parechovirus as a newborn. Listen to the full chat below. Susie spoke with Louise, whose fourth child Charli has a rare genetic condition called Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia Type 1b. She is one of only six children in the world with this condition, and the only one in Australia. Two-year-old Charli is non-verbal but speaks a million words with her eyes. Written By Madeline Muir Johnny Ruffo Takes On Smallzy In 5 Second Celebrity He's competitive! Katy Perry Reveals Her Secret To Anti-Ageing "You definitely feel more energetic" Producer Jess Cops It During The 'Animated' Edition Of Spin It DJ One of Producer Jess' finest!	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5180
__label__wiki	0.553849	0.553849	35,000 Bend It With Modi As India Launches World Yoga Day : Parallels Led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, tens of thousands of government officials, soldiers and students performed yoga in New Delhi Saturday for the first-ever International Day of Yoga. Many Stories, One World 35,000 Bend It With Modi As India Launches World Yoga Day 35,000 Bend It With Modi As India Launches World Yoga Day 3:40 Heard on Weekend Edition Sunday Julie McCarthy Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs yoga along with thousands of Indians on Rajpath, the mall of central New Delhi, for International Yoga Day. Saurabh Das/AP hide caption Saurabh Das/AP Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs yoga along with thousands of Indians on Rajpath, the mall of central New Delhi, for International Yoga Day. You don't expect to see world leaders getting down on all fours to perform yoga in public, let alone in a mass yoga class that draws observers from Guinness World Records. But India's Narendra Modi did just that when he launched International Yoga Day on Rajpath, the central Delhi mall that represents the nerve center of power in India. "Who would have thought that we would turn Rajpath into Yog-path [Yoga Road]," Modi asked the assembled yoga enthusiasts. U.S. Ambassador Richard Verma was among the participants who stretched out in a carpet of yoga mats numbering anywhere from 35,000 to 37,000. A mass yoga session on Rajpath, New Delhi's ceremonial boulevard, marks International Yoga Day. Prahash Singh/AFP/Getty Images hide caption Prahash Singh/AFP/Getty Images A mass yoga session on Rajpath, New Delhi's ceremonial boulevard, marks International Yoga Day. On a day intended to project India's "soft power," school children, yoga instructors and government employees gathered before dawn eager to extol the virtues of India's ancient passport to harmony and inner peace. Home Affairs Ministry employee Urmisha Nandi called yoga India's "hidden treasure." "It's very healthy and helpful also because we are nearing the age of 40s, and at this age we need it badly," she said with a laugh. Looking out at the sea of yoga mats — made, by the way, in China — Modi said that yoga was more than physical fitness. The prime minister, who has been under attack by the opposition for "usurping" yoga to highlight himself, insisted that today's occasion was a program for "human welfare, stress-free living, and a message of love, peace and harmony. Goats and Soda Who Knew Yoga Could Be So Stressful! "There is a great misconception that yoga is about physical flexibility," Modi said. "If that were so, circus performers would be yogis. Bending your body and being flexible is not yoga." Just as the asanas, or poses, are but a small part of the entire concept, Modi said "the full journey of yoga is very long ... We are making an attempt to begin it today." Modi enthralled on-lookers when he took up position on a teal blue mat at the head of columns of participants who stretched for a mile to India Gate in neat rows along the covered road and two adjoining lawns. In marathon preparations, nothing was left to chance. The Hindustan Times reported that when a wind storm scattered nearly all of the yoga mats Saturday morning, the army was called in "to avert a last-minute disaster." Modi, dressed in white, mopped his brow with a scarf in the tri-colors of the Indian flag in the early morning heat. He joined the program following instructions in English and Hindi. Giant screens projected images of the instructors leading the drill of breathing and balancing. "This asana helps in treating back aches," a female instructor intoned. Throughout the 35-minutes exercise, Modi's moves looked nimble and his face relaxed. Modi came to office vowing to propel India onto the world stage. Jahan Zeb, a Muslim, said he'd done that with International Yoga Day, and made India "proud." Other Muslims said by showcasing yoga, Modi was showcasing Hinduism – the majority religion in India. But Zeb brushed aside that criticism and said he had come for the physical fitness and to broaden his mind. "Some Muslims believe that life is completely governed by religion. Whereas the Koran says, 'one should learn and expand their knowledge,' " Zeb says. A commemorative coin and a new Indian stamp helped mark the first International Yoga Day, celebrated from Ankor Wat to Time Square.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5181
__label__wiki	0.955724	0.955724	Electronic Arts Electronic Arts Star Wars Battlefront II, a new game from Electronic Arts set in the Star Wars universe, is scheduled to be released on Friday. EA DICE hide caption Gamers See A Dark Side To New 'Star Wars' Video Game November 16, 2017 Players are angry at Electronic Arts over the soon-to-be-released Star Wars Battlefront II game after it was revealed that some of the franchise's most iconic characters and other content cost extra. Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello, seen here speaking at the E3 Expo in 2010, is stepping down, the company announced Monday. Michal Czerwonka/Getty Images hide caption Michal Czerwonka/Getty Images All Tech Considered CEO Of Electronic Arts, World's Third-Largest Gaming Company, Resigns March 18, 2013 John Riccitiello, whose rocky six-year tenure saw a 60 percent drop in Electronic Art's stock price, said in his resignation letter that he leaves feeling that EA "has never been in a better position as a company." EA Game That Lets Players Be Taliban Banned By Military September 8, 2010 The U.S. military banned the sale on bases of a video game where gamers can be the Taliban. "Medal of Honor," by Electronic Arts, is like many games which allow players to be the enemy, like Nazis. But those wars are past while Afghanistan isn't. More from Electronic Arts	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5182
__label__cc	0.662637	0.337363	Course search Open days Undergraduate Postgraduate College courses Degree Apprenticeships Online learning More study options Starting at NTU Study and courses BA (Hons) Design for Film and Television This course is in clearing: call us now on UCAS code(s): W280 Level(s) of study: Undergraduate Study mode(s): Full-time Location: City Campus Starting: September 2019 Course duration: 3 year(s) Entry requirements: More information Find an open day Order a course brochure The UK film and television industry is a global success, second to none. If you have a dream of being part of future productions like Star Wars or Peaky Blinders, this is the degree for you. Created and maintained in close collaboration with the film and television industry, this course will prepare you for a successful career as a production designer, art director or other art department role as you explore all aspects of contemporary production design practice for film and television. As an ambitious designer, you’ll gain a sound knowledge of scenic design and you’ll learn to manage design projects from an initial idea through to realisation. Learn a wide range of art department skills, including visualisation, draughting, industry-standard software use, small props creation and scale model making. NTU is a leading arts provider and is ranked as one of the top 10 universities in the UK for Art and Design (The Complete University Guide 2020). This course has an excellent graduate employment rate, with 95% of graduates in employment or further study within six months (DLHE survey 2016/17). The course consistently achieves high student satisfaction rates, with 97% of students saying they were satisfied in the National Student Survey 2018. Learn a wide range of art department skills to set you up for a career in the film and television industry. Benefit from the course’s industry connections for guest lectures, work experience, live projects and employment opportunities. Study in facilities that reflect the latest industry standards, learning from staff who have industry experience. Undertake optional work placements on a wide variety of productions. Recent examples include: Star Wars, Strictly Come Dancing, Hollyoaks, Downton Abbey, and Peaky Blinders. Opportunity to apply for an international exchange to one of our partner institutions, such as RMIT in Australia. Recent study trips have included the Harry Potter film studios, UK; film studios in Paris, Berlin, Prague, Rome and Budapest; and the Museum of Cinema, Turin. Showcase your work at our Degree Show in Nottingham, with a chance to exhibit at New Designers, London. Be selected to showcase your work at high-profile industry venues such as Shepperton Studios and Pinewood Studios. The course has been awarded the ScreenSkills Tick, demonstrating our genuine industry-level training and connections. Get a glimpse into our BA (Hons) Design for Film and Television course 'Mysteries Five' – Treehouse exterior visual Created by Julia Bull Treehouse white model ‘Mysteries Five’ haunted steamboat interior visual ‘The Prisoner’ visual Created by Matilda Beard ‘The Prisoner’ technical drawings Carcass storyboard Created by Ethan Garrett White model based on the novel ‘The night market’ Created by Eunkyung Kim Technical drawings based on the novel ‘The night market’ Storyboard based on the novel ‘The night market’ 'The Prisoner' white model of Number 2’s base Created by Elfyn Round 'The Prisoner' technical drawings of Number 2’s base ‘The restaurant at the end of the universe’ visual Created by Alex Haigh ‘The restaurant at the end of the universe’ technical drawings ‘Nowhereville’ exterior visual Created by Alex Pattison ‘Coraline’ exterior garden at night visual Created by Annabel Mitchell-Stead ‘The Good Mothers’ mafia’s underground apartment visual Created by Chloe Hardy ‘Goosebumps - one day in Horrorland’ white model Created by Chloe Slawinski ‘The Black Tattoo’ white model Created by Darcy Pinder 'The North Water Shipwreck' white model Created by Ed Humphreys ‘The Mask of Ra’ alley elevations Created by Matt Hurry Model based on Marvel Comics ‘Black Panther’ Created by Anna Turrell Visual based on Marvel Comics ‘Black Panther’ Accredited by: Alice Pontin Anna Turrell Ed Humphreys Emma Savill Katie Boyce Yiwen Luo Both these modules run for the whole year. Introduction to Design for Film and Television (100 credit points) You’ll be introduced to production design practices and vocabulary within film and television. Complete a range of challenging, real-situation-based design projects that will allow you to develop skills and understanding in illustration and visualisation, model making, lighting, storyboarding, technical drawing, life drawing, key computer software, working from script, and location scouting and surveying. You’ll also start to assemble a portfolio and a professional practice journal. Contextual Studies 1 (20 credit points) Develop your skills in researching and analysing visual material in the context of film and television. Negotiate a topic related to film and television that you’ll present to your fellow students at the start of the module. By the end, you’ll have developed this into a 2,500 word illustrated essay. Throughout this module, you’ll develop a reflective journal to consider film viewings, what you learned, and your observations from a production design perspective. Exploring Design for Film and Television (100 credit points) Further develop the skills gained in Year One through a range of design projects. These will cover designs for period-accurate props, light entertainment, close-up design detail, promotional music videos, and working from a script. Build your professional portfolio and continue to develop your professional practice journal from Year One. Explore and experiment with: the analysis of moving image texts; techniques or sociological factors influencing production, genres or practitioners; critical approaches to the study of the moving image; and the history and future of film and television. Research a personal topic that you’ll present to your fellow students at the start of the module and develop into a 3,500-word illustrated essay by the end. Design for Film and Television: Exposition (120 credit points) Demonstrate skills, competencies, and an understanding of film and television industry production design practice to a professional level. Equip yourself with a final professional portfolio, CV, and personal marketing materials. Complete a short film design project, two personal negotiated projects (to demonstrate a range of genres), a written dissertation of 5,000 words, and a professional practice journal. You’ll also exhibit your work in a final year Degree Show – a great opportunity for you to invite your industry contacts to view your work. Course specification View the full course specification Please note that course specifications may be subject to change How you’re taught On this course, you’ll spend most of your time in a creative studio environment. Teaching and learning experiences will include: studio days group and independent projects reflective journals study visits. Assessment for this course is 100% through coursework. You will be assessed at the end of each module and awarded a grade. You will receive feedback throughout. Depending on the module, you may be assessed through: a portfolio of design work peer assessment a dissertation. Your final degree mark will be based 100% on your final year work. Trips and study visits You will have the opportunity to go on a number of trips (both mandatory and optional) during the course. This has recently included: Harry Potter film studios Luc Besson studios, Paris Cinecittà Studios, Rome Barrandov Film Studios, Prague Babelsberg Film Studios, Berlin Korda Studios, Hungary The National Cinema Museum, Turin. Exchange opportunities If you're thinking about studying part of your degree abroad, Erasmus+ is a great way of experiencing a new culture, meeting new people, learning a new language and gaining a study experience that will enhance your CV. The course has exchange agreements with a number of institutions around the world, such as RMIT in Australia. You can apply to exchange there in Year Two for one semester. Degree Show In your final year you’ll exhibit your work as part of our Degree Show. This event includes all final year students across NTU’s art and design courses, and is a great platform for you to showcase your work to members of the creative industries. There is also the opportunity to be selected to exhibit at the annual New Designers exhibition in London, or to showcase your work at high-profile industry venues such as Pinewood and Shepperton studios. Year 1 coursework (100%). A full-time student on average can expect to spend 1200 hours a year learning which will typically be broken down as follows: Year 1 lectures/seminars/workshops (36%), independent study (64%). Jayne Harvey Stelios Polychronakis Duncan Howell Our graduates work across the film and television industry, in a variety of art department roles such as: production and set design model maker set dress storyboard artist concept artist. The course maintains links with its graduates, leading to a range of career opportunities for our students. Recent graduate destinations include: assistant art director, EastEnders, BBC art director, Mr Selfridge, ITV concept artist, New Regency Productions graphic designer, Sony Pictures Entertainment art director, Hetty Feather, CBBC standby art director, Lime Pictures art director, Humans II, Kudos production company art department assistant, World Productions conceptual designer and visualiser, N20 Ltd set decoration assistant, Freebace. Some are also self-employed, working on a freelance basis as set designers and assistant art directors. YouFirst – working with our Employability team Studying a creative degree in a large university has many benefits, none more so than having access to a large employability team. Our friendly, experienced careers consultants will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice you won't find in a book or on the Internet. You can benefit from this at any time during your studies, and for up to three years after completing your course. Connecting with industry You’ll have the opportunity to engage with industry through realsituation design projects and lectures from guest speakers. Industry professionals that have recently visited to share their knowledge and experience include: film and TV production designer Sarah Greenwood (Anna Karenina, Sherlock Holmes, Atonement) film and TV production designer Donal Woods (Downton Abbey, My Week With Marilyn) TV production designer Jonathan Paul Green (Stag, Boomers, Have I Got News For You) TV production designer Simon Kimmel (The New Paul O’Grady Show, Test the Nation, Top Gear) supervising art director Charmian Adams (Downton Abbey, Nowhere Boy, Cranford) storyboard artist Jim Cornish (Harry Potter, The Dark Knight, Skyfall) lighting designer Mike LeFevre (The Andrew Marr Show, Globe Theatre, and the Royal Opera House). Our students have frequently won prizes in the former BBC Traineeship Scheme, where winners received a year’s paid contract to work in the art departments of a range of productions at the BBC. Work placement and internship opportunities This course has a strong industry focus. You’ll be encouraged to undertake work experience alongside your studies to get a taste of real life in the film and television industry. The course has a large range of industry contacts and can offer exciting work placement opportunities on major TV and film productions, both location and studio-based, within professional art departments for organisations like the BBC, ITV, and Pinewood Studios. Our Design for Film and Television students have recently gained experience working on a wide variety of productions, including: The Bad Education Movie BBC's Inside No.9 Humans II Madness in the Method. The School of Art & Design holds an exceptional reputation - we're ranked 8th in the UK for Art & Design (The Complete University Guide 2019) You’ll be based in the Waverley building – a beautifully restored, listed building with real design heritage dating back from 1863 – the original home of the Nottingham School of Art. Facilities and equipment include: two dedicated design studios TV studios with green screen facilities Mini-Cam (for models) waterjet and laser cutting and engraving technology 3D prototyping from polymer to powder printing construction workshops industry-standard software including Vectorworks, Photoshop, and SketchUp. You’ll also have the opportunity to use resources from across the School of Art & Design and the wider University including equipment such as: metal workshops adapted for specialist metal usage woodworking workshop and equipment rubber, resin and plastics development equipment photographic studios with backgrounds and lighting Boningtons Art Shop, Bonington Gallery and Café Bonington. Bonington Gallery Boningtons Art Shop You will need one of the following options: A-levels – BBC BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM 112 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications. You will also need GCSEs – English and Maths or Science grade C / 4. a portfolio. All applications welcome We welcome applications from prospective students with a range of qualifications and experience, and all are assessed on an individual basis. Mature applicants who do not meet the standard entry criteria can still be considered providing they have relevant experience to compliment any qualifications. All applicants will need to apply through UCAS and will be expected to present a portfolio at interview. You will also need GCSEs - English and Maths or Science grade C / 4. a digital portfolio. All applicants will need to apply through UCAS and will be expected to present a portfolio at interview (if UK resident). If English isn't your first language, you need to show us that your language skills are strong enough for intensive academic study. You can check our language requirements and list of accepted English language tests. Your British Council office can tell you where you can take an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test locally. Please also take a look at our International students page and our application guide for international students, which are full of advice and information about the University. If you need any more help or information, please contact our International team or call on +44 (0)115 848 4200 . Alternatively, you can get in touch with our staff at the International Development Office, who are always happy to help. Or speak to one of our official NTU representatives for your country. Apply through UCAS. If your application is successful, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll need to bring with you your portfolio. Download our portfolio checklist. Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised. Apply through UCAS. If successful, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll need to bring with you your portfolio. 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__label__wiki	0.50914	0.50914	Tag: cut calories Calories in Food How to Cut Calorie Density (Plus Three Recipes) Eating foods with fewer calories per bite can help people eat less and stay trim. But what’s the best way to cut calorie density? One day a week for four weeks, scientists provided all the food (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and evening snack) eaten by 59 adults aged 20 to 45. On those days, the researchers lowered the calorie density of the entrées by 20 percent in one of three ways: adding less fat (butter or oil), increasing fruits and vegetables, or adding water. (For example, the researchers added water to a Tex-Mex pasta casserole and a chicken rice casserole by turning them into soups.) Do Intermittent Fasting Benefits Include Living Longer? “We’ve known for a long time that if you reduce the calorie intake of rats or mice, they live much longer,” says Mark Mattson, chief of the laboratory of neurosciences at the National Institute on Aging (NIA) in Baltimore. Do these intermittent fasting benefits carry over to humans? What happens in species closer to humans is more complicated. Rhesus monkeys fed 30 percent fewer calories lived longer in a study at the University of Wisconsin, but not in a study at the NIA. How green coffee extract was fraudulently marketed for weight loss It’s not often that you get a glimpse into the underbelly of the world of supplement marketing. But here, thanks to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, is a blow-by-blow account… Sugar in Food: Candy Corn? by Jayne Hurley Kettle corn—popcorn cooked with sugar, salt, and oil—has been around for well over 100 years. Today, heavier coatings of caramel, toffee, and chocolate are giving kettle corns a run for… Calories in Food: Latte: Tea or Coffee? Are you better off with a latte made with tea or one made with espresso? A coffee (espresso) latte may be better, because some tea lattes are loaded with sugar.… Sugar in Food: Sweet Yogurt “Not so much sugar,” say the pull-off labels that are wrapped around Siggi’s Icelandic Style Skyr yogurt containers. [SF] We estimate that each (5.3 oz.) tub of Siggi’s flavored 0%… Diabetes and Diet: How Do Weight and Exercise Affect Your Risk of Diabetes? The good news about diabetes: it’s not inevitable. “Up to 90 percent of type 2 diabetes is preventable by lifestyle modification,” says JoAnn Manson, director of preventive medicine at Brigham…	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5187
__label__cc	0.611512	0.388488	Creating Strong School Culture Takes Perseverance Our team had the pleasure of visiting with our friends at New Dawn Charter School in Brooklyn. New Dawn is one of several "transfer-like" charter schools (for a long time there was really only one, Wildcat Academy—but we now have five others). Running a transfer high school is hard. Starting one is even harder. Read more about Creating Strong School Culture Takes Perseverance Bronx Charter School for Excellence Nominated for Prestigious National Honor Recently, and unfortunately, much of the media surrounding charter schools has focused on school closures. So much so that one can forget how many amazing charter schools New York City is fortunate to have. Read more about Bronx Charter School for Excellence Nominated for Prestigious National Honor New York State Authorizers Accept 48 New Letters of Intent for Charter School Proposals The State University of New York Charter School Institute (SUNY) and New York State Department (SED) have accepted 48 Letters of Intent to start charter schools in the fall 2013. The 48 new entrants have been given a green light to submit full proposals by February 29, 2012 in order to open charter schools in the fall of 2013. Read more about New York State Authorizers Accept 48 New Letters of Intent for Charter School Proposals Amber Charter School Launches Education and Parenting Column in El Diario La Prensa Amber Charter School is launching a column on education and parenting in El Diario La Prensa (see story in the paper today concerning the new column: http://www.impre.com/eldiariony/vida-estilo/educacion/2011/11/7/no-se-pierda-a-la-maestra-del--281088-1.html. Read more about Amber Charter School Launches Education and Parenting Column in El Diario La Prensa Help East Harlem Tutorial Program Win $1 Million It's not every day that you have an opportunity to make a big difference with very little effort expended. This is one of those days. East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP), a gem in the Harlem educational community, is part of Chase's annual million dollar grant contest on Facebook. Voting ends tomorrow, October 5, at 12:OO PM EST so vote today! Read more about Help East Harlem Tutorial Program Win $1 Million 15 New Charters Authorized The New York City Charter Center would like to congratulate the following schools for their success in becoming authorized by either the State University of New York Charter Schools Institute or the New York State Education Department. Read more about 15 New Charters Authorized In Wine Country, a Sideways “Charter School” As “Waiting for Superman” shines a bright spotlight on successful charter schools, some newspaper coverage out of Sonoma County, California reminds us again that “charter school” doesn’t mean the same thing everywhere. Read more about In Wine Country, a Sideways “Charter School” Meet Our 2010-11 Incubators Read more about Meet Our 2010-11 Incubators Eight New Charters Win Federal Start-Up Grants The State Ed Department announced the winners of federal Charter School Program grants today and all of them are in NYC. Eight new charter schools won grants totaling more than $3 million. The competitive dollars are awarded based on the strength of schools’ applications and their plans to use the money to bolster their educational programs. The fact that all the grantees are in NYC says a lot about the potential of schools opening up here. This year’s winners are: Read more about Eight New Charters Win Federal Start-Up Grants School leaders and board members from the 27 new charter schools opening in NYC this fall attended a welcome celebration at the Tweed Courthouse on June 23. This is always a proud moment for the Charter Center because we've worked with so many of the teams from the very beginning. This year's group is a great mix of neighborhood-based schools and replications of highly successful charters. We're going to profile each of the new schools in a web series called "Grand Opening." Check out the first installment about the Dr. Read more about Grand Opening (-) Schools In the Media (1)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5189
__label__wiki	0.920717	0.920717	Theater\|Climate Change Onstage: Singing of the Extinction of Fauna Climate Change Onstage: Singing of the Extinction of Fauna Erin Wilhelmi, left, and Chris Sullivan in “The Great Immensity,” which opened Thursday at the Public Theater.CreditCreditBrian Harkin for The New York Times The Great Immensity Off Broadway, Play Closing Date: May 1, 2014 Public Theater - Martinson Theater, 425 Lafayette St. By Charles Isherwood The drumbeat of dire reports about climate change has grown so rhythmically regular over the past few years that it’s almost surprising that someone hasn’t set it to song, at least within the confines of a musical. That day has now come. If you’ve long been hankering to hear the bad news about global warming given the full Brecht, hop on that bike and head to the Public Theater, where “The Great Immensity” opened on Thursday. The latest production from the frisky, inquisitive theater company the Civilians, this witty but unwieldy show features some hilariously depressing tunes about the decaying state of the world and its beleaguered creatures, with music and lyrics by the company’s gifted in-house songwriter, Michael Friedman. Grim dispatches about the extinction of species, the acidifying oceans and the uselessness of global climate summits have been turned into perky postmodern show tunes. Each falls lightly on the ear as it plants a black seed of knowledge about our imperiled planet. Written and directed by Steve Cosson, “The Great Immensity” stuffs thick binders of information about man’s trampling of nature into a pulpy story about a documentary filmmaker’s mysterious disappearance. (The portentous title is actually the name of a Chinese cargo ship that figures in the plot.) The approach is unusual for the Civilians, a company that specializes in documentary-based shows — such as “Gone Missing” and “In the Footprint: The Battle Over Atlantic Yards” — that do not rely on linear narrative. Karl (Chris Sullivan) was trailing after botanists on an island in the middle of the Panama Canal when he apparently vanished. His wife Phyllis (Rebecca Hart) arrives to try to put the puzzle pieces together with the help of the sympathetic crew on the island, the married couple Allie (Cindy Cheung) and Rob (Trey Lyford), who don’t know much more than she does. They do recall that he came into contact with representatives of the Earth Ambassadors, an international group of gung-ho youth who are determined to wake the world up to the planet’s impending doom. The kids have been on a public relations pilgrimage in the run-up to the Global Climate Summit, set to take place in Paris in a few weeks. As it leaps between song and story, and past and present, “The Great Immensity” sometimes feels as if it were constructed by an impassioned college student with a brain full of facts and a fierce determination not to turn to Big Pharma to control that pesky attention-deficit problem. The show jumps around like a jittery monkey, moving from Panama to remotest Canada, with frequent pit stops in cyberspace to check in with the environmentally obsessed “hive mind.” Hot-button topics fly by: the disappearing rain forests, the increasingly hungry polar bears, and so on. There’s also a long lament for a tribe of North American nomads who were all but extinguished when forced to stop their roaming. The narrative through-line — Phyllis’s search for Karl — mostly feels like a flimsy pretext for the show’s lengthy lesson plan. (Borderline soapy is the subplot about Karl and Phyllis’s attempts to have a child.) That said, many passages are written with enlivening humor. A scene in which Karl interviews Julie (Erin Wilhelmi), one of the bright-eyed, big-brained Earth Ambassadors, captures the way youth today can smoothly combine activism with media savvy. “Do you want the usual talking points or do you want me to get real?” she crisply asks before the camera clicks on. She’s “been on CNN like nine times,” but has begun to feel that even cute kids clanging the alarms about the ailing earth have lost their appeal in a constantly channel-changing world. Karl himself recently had a come-to-Jesus moment on the subject after he was demoted from his position at the Nature Channel when he failed to deliver the usual shivery sensationalism with a documentary for the annual shark-o-rama. Newly radicalized, he might be just the man to help Julie and her cohorts as they plan a bold gesture intended to grab the media spotlight and force real change. Just how difficult this will be is wittily illuminated in one of the show’s most engaging musical sequences, “A Brief History of Climate Summits.” (Brecht-style projections are splashed across the stark, simple metallic set, by Mimi Lien.) Drawing on phraseology from the official statements following summits ranging from the first, in Stockholm in 1972, to Warsaw in 2013, Mr. Friedman composes a jaunty little suite that indicates just how much, well, hot air has been blown around, with little in the way of real progress. (“These agreements are not legal,” sing the suits. “These agreements are nonbinding.”) Other highlights include a saucy song about the allure of “charismatic megafauna” (“I want a cute strong predator to fawn upon”), and a sad tune about the extinction of two species: the lemur and the passenger pigeon, the last of which, Martha, died in 1914 at the Cincinnati Zoo. Mr. Friedman’s limber melodies are the perfect match for his often droll lyrics. The seven-member cast is also at its best in the musical sequences. Ms. Hart has the toughest chore, of carrying the plot forward as she plays detective, while Mr. Sullivan has a bearish gloominess, showing just a few glints of hope, as the elusive Karl. As the young activist Julie, Ms. Wilhelmi looks a bit like an exotic forest creature herself, and sings Mr. Friedman’s more serious songs with a girlish air. As it winds toward a somewhat preposterous conclusion, Mr. Cosson’s text is pocked with speeches about the urgent necessity of mending man’s rapacious ways. While sincerely felt and factually indisputable, these nevertheless feel like sermons we’ve all heard many times before. What’s truly enticing in “The Great Immensity” is hearing such sentiments expressed in the vivifying context of musical numbers. As pop’s enduring stream of chart-toppers about love attests, a good song can make even old news feel fresh. Public Theater - Martinson Theater E. Village publictheater.org Written and Directed by Steven Cosson; Songs by Michael Friedman Damian Baldet as Harold/Pete, Cindy Cheung as Allie/Emmanuelle, Dan Domingues as Bonifacio/Marcos/Charlie, Rebecca Hart as Phyllis, Trey Lyford as Rob/Ship Spotter/Pete, Chris Sullivan as Karl and Erin Wilhelmi as Julie This information was last updated on Aug. 27, 2018 A version of this article appears in print on , Section C, Page 13 of the New York edition with the headline: Climate Change Onstage: Singing of the Extinction of Fauna. Order Reprints \| Today’s Paper \| Subscribe	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5191
__label__wiki	0.988127	0.988127	Home Culture and Society Sport Regional rugby Page 24 Regional rugby Page 24 – Canterbury rugby The Canterbury Rugby Union was established in 1879 and stands alongside Wellington as the oldest rugby union in the country. Canterbury has always been one of the powerhouses of New Zealand rugby. The ‘Cantabs’ rank second only to Auckland in number of Ranfurly Shield victories and national provincial championships won. Expecting success, Cantabrians have strongly supported their team over the years. Detractors accuse them of being ‘one-eyed’, but the parochialism of Canterbury supporters has given the province a special place in New Zealand rugby. Canterbury currently plays in the professional ITM Cup, which in 2015 it had won for seven of the previous eight years. As the base for the Crusaders Super rugby franchise, Canterbury has made a major contribution to a team that has won more Super rugby titles than any other. Christchurch’s iconic Lancaster Park (later known as AMI Stadium) was the home of Canterbury rugby almost from the beginning. This venue hosted many famous matches involving the red and black of Canterbury and the all black of New Zealand. Following the February 2011 earthquakes, Rugby League Park in Addington was redeveloped as a rugby venue and rebranded as AMI Stadium. Birth of a union Canterbury's first representative rugby team, 1876 Football in its earliest form was first played in Christchurch in 1854, and Christ’s College was playing a version of rugby by 1862. In 1876 the grandly named Kindersley Camilo Montague Lewin, who had attended Rugby School in England, persuaded the Christchurch Football Club to adopt the Rugbeian game. Lewin was keen to curb the progress of Victorian Rules and set about organising New Zealand’s first union of rugby clubs. He found a kindred spirit in George Hamersley, a former England rugby international who had set up two clubs in Timaru. It was here that delegates met in July 1879 to form an eight-club Canterbury Rugby Union stretching from Rangiora in the north to Timaru in the south. In 1888 South Canterbury split away to form a separate union based in Timaru. In 1904 an Ashburton County Union was established as a sub-union of South Canterbury. This moved to Canterbury in 1905 and gained full union status in 1927. The name was changed to Mid-Canterbury in 1952. Unhappy at the thought of ‘outsiders’ deciding what was best for their rugby, Canterbury, Otago and Southland initially resisted attempts to form a New Zealand Rugby Football Union. Following the creation of a national body in 1892 the three southern unions were frozen out of interprovincial games against NZRFU members. Pressured by its clubs to relent, Canterbury affiliated with the NZRFU in 1894. Great players Any list of great Canterbury players includes some of the all-time greats of New Zealand rugby. One surname that stands out in the history of Canterbury rugby is Deans. The Deans Stand at AMI Stadium is named in honour of Bob Deans, the player at the centre of the infamous 1905 All Blacks ‘non-try’ defeat by Wales. This incident remains one of the most controversial in New Zealand’s international rugby history. In 1988 Bob Deans’ great-nephew Bruce Deans scored a try on debut as the All Blacks crushed the Welsh 52–3 at Lancaster Park. Some fans believed that a ‘rugby wrong’ had been righted that day. Bruce’s elder brother Robbie Deans also played for New Zealand and went on to establish a formidable reputation as a coach in his home province. He scored a record 1625 points for Canterbury between 1979 and 1990. Controversy surrounded the Deans name once more in 2008 when Robbie, having been overlooked for the All Black position, became head coach of the Wallabies, the Australian national side. Fullback Fergie McCormick and his contemporary, loose forward Alex (‘Grizz’) Wyllie, both played more than 200 games for the red and blacks. McCormick, with 222 matches for Canterbury between 1958 and 1975, shares the New Zealand provincial record with Taranaki’s Ian Eliason. They took the tough, uncompromising style typical of Canterbury rugby into the All Black sides they played in during the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. Canterbury has also produced a number of fine first five-eighths, including Wayne Smith (who also coached the All Blacks) and Dan Carter. In June 2010 Carter became the first All Black to score more than 1000 test points. Fellow Cantabrian Andrew Mehrtens was the previous record-holder with 967. Ranfurly Shield Canterbury has consistently challenged Auckland’s status as New Zealand’s most successful rugby union. Games between the two have taken on the added intensity of North versus South and city versus country. Auckland has won 13 of their 21 shield clashes (with one draw), and has ended Canterbury’s hold on the shield five times, in 1971, 1985, 1995, 2003 and 2007. Canterbury’s first successful challenge was in 1927, when it beat Manawhenua 17–6 in Palmerston North. Its first shield tenure of any length began in 1931 and ended in 1934 after 15 successful defences. Between 1953 and 1956 the Cantabs held onto the shield in 23 challenges. The intense rivalry with Auckland was perfectly illustrated by the 1960 challenge. A crowd of 30,000 – a record for a midweek match – poured into Eden Park. The game started 10 minutes late after the Auckland team bus was held up in traffic. Meanwhile a Canterbury official tried to claim the shield by forfeit. The lead changed several times during the match and with time almost up Canterbury led 18–14. More importantly, it had the feed to a scrum for what could well be the last play of the match. But Canterbury’s test hooker Denis Young lost a tight-head to Auckland’s Colin Currie. The ball came to Mac Herewini, who with a cross-kick found flanker Waka Nathan, who ran 15 m to score behind the posts. Mike Cormack’s conversion gave Auckland an improbable 19–18 victory. 1972 team with the Ranfurly Shield Revenge was sweet when Canterbury lifted the shield from Auckland in 1972 – only to lose it in one of the biggest upsets in Ranfurly Shield history in the first challenge of 1973. Unheralded Marlborough stunned the rugby nation by winning 13–6. The 1985 challenge in which Auckland ended Canterbury’s record-equalling tenure of 25 defences has been labelled the ‘Match of the Century’. In front of 52,000 fans, Grizz Wyllie’s Canterbury came back from 24–0 down at half-time to within a bounce of the ball of victory. Having held on to win 28–23, Auckland set about creating a new benchmark of 61 consecutive defences. I went to a boxing match and a game of rugby broke out… The 1971 tour match between Canterbury and the British Lions ranks sixth on the Telegraph’s 2007 list of the ‘top 50 imperfect sporting moments’. This game was described as ‘one of the bloodiest, most premeditated assaults in rugby history’. The Lions had won their first eight matches, and there was talk that something had to be done to slow their progress before the first test the following Saturday. By the end of a match played in front of 53,000 parochial fans, the tour was over for both Lions props– Scotland’s Sandy Carmichael and Ireland’s Ray McLoughlin – and the Irish no. 8, Mick Hipwell. Irish flanker Fergus Slattery was concussed and missing two teeth. The visitors had nevertheless won the game 14–3, and they went on to win the test in Dunedin 9–3. Their only loss in a victorious tour was 12–22 in the second test – at Lancaster Park. 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__label__cc	0.698871	0.301129	Latest fund updates > A wealth of funds > Fund news > Objectives and policy changes Objective and policy changes Fund Range Threadneedle UK Corporate Bond Name and objective change Old Mutual Wealth Life Assurance Limited, Old Mutual Wealth Limited and Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions Limited 31 Aug 2019 Current Objective To achieve a high level of income by investing primarily in fixed interest investments in the UK and Continental Europe. To provide income, with the prospect of some capital growth over the long term (5 years or more), by investing at least two-thirds of its assets in investment grade corporate bonds that are denominated in sterling (or hedged back to sterling, if a different currency), issued by UK companies and companies worldwide. Neptune Russia and Greater Russia Name & objective change Old Mutual Wealth Limited, Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions and Limited Old Mutual Wealth Life Assurance Limited 07 Aug 2019 Current Objective: To generate capital growth from investment predominantly in Russian and Greater Russian securities or securities issued by companies transacting a significant proportion of their business in Russia and Greater Russia. New Objective: To generate long term (5 years or more) capital growth. The fund invests at least 80% in shares of Russian companies. These are companies which, at the time of purchase, are incorporated, domiciled, listed or conduct significant business in Russia. Please note: The fund is also changing it's name to Neptune Russia Aviva Investors (various funds x7) Objective Change Old Mutual Wealth Limited, and Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions Limited 07 Aug 2019 For information: view change details Aviva Investors Multi-Manager (various funds) Objective Change Old Mutual Wealth Limited, and Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions Limited 07 Aug 2019 Aviva Investors Multi-Asset I-V Objective Change Old Mutual Wealth Limited, and Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions Limited 07 Aug 2019 Investec Cautious Managed (-U) Objective Change Old Mutual Wealth Limited and Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions Limited 07 Aug 2019 To provide a combination of income and long term capital growth by investing conservatively in a diversified portfolio of equities, bonds and other fixed interest securities of high quality and marketability. To provide a combination of income and long term capital growth by investing conservatively in a diversified portfolio of equities, bonds and other fixed interest securities of high quality and marketability. The fund targets a return of UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) + 4% each year (gross of fees) over 5 year rolling periods. While the fund aims to achieve its objective and its performance target, there is no guarantee that either will be achieved, over 5 year rolling periods or over any period and there is a risk of loss. Aviva Investors (various funds) Objective Change Old Mutual Wealth Limited, Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions Limited, Old Mutual Wealth Life Assurance Limited, and Professional Life Assurance Limited 07 Aug 2019 Please note: Aviva Investors UK Equity Income will also be changing name to Aviva Investors UK Listed Equity Income Threadneedle Managed funds X5 Objective change Old Mutual Wealth Limited and Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions Limited 01 Aug 2019 Old objective Threadneedle Managed Bond: To provide income with potential for capital growth. The fund will invest at least two-thirds of its assets in funds managed or operated by companies in the Threadneedle group. These funds may invest worldwide. The fund will invest at least two-thirds of its assets in funds that invest in fixed income securities, but will also have some exposure to company shares. Threadneedle Managed Bond Focused: To provide a total return by way of income and capital growth. The fund will invest at least two-thirds of its assets in other funds managed or operated by companies in the Threadneedle group. These funds may invest worldwide. The fund will invest with a focus on funds that invest in fixed income securities, but will also have exposure to company shares, particularly the shares of UK companies or companies with significant UK operations. Threadneedle Managed Equity & Bond: To provide a total return by way of capital growth and income. The fund will invest at least two-thirds of its assets in funds managed or operated by companies in the Threadneedle group. These funds may invest worldwide. The fund's investments will be a balance of funds that invest in fixed income securities and funds that hold company shares. Threadneedle Managed Equity: To provide a return by way of capital growth. The fund will invest at least two-thirds of its assets in funds managed or operated by companies in the Threadneedle group. These funds may invest worldwide. The fund will invest at least two-thirds of its assets in funds that invest in company shares, but also have some exposure to fixed income securities. Threadneedle Managed Equity Focused: To provide a total return by way of capital growth and income. The fund will invest at least two-thirds of its assets in funds managed or operated by companies in the Threadneedle group. These funds may invest worldwide. The fund will invest with a focus on funds that invest in company shares, but will also have exposure to fixed income securities. To provide income with potential for capital growth over the long term (5 years or more). The fund is actively managed and invests at least 80% of its assets in other funds. The fund usually invests in other Threadneedle funds, however, funds managed by companies outside the Threadneedle group may also be held, when this is considered appropriate. These funds may invest worldwide. The fund focuses on investment in funds providing exposure to bonds (including corporate and government bonds), and to a lesser extent, funds investing in equities (company shares). To provide a return over the long term (5 years or more), by way of income and capital growth. The fund is actively managed and invests at least 80% of its assets in other funds. The fund usually invests in other Threadneedle funds, however, funds managed by companies outside the Threadneedle group may also be held, when this is considered appropriate. These funds may invest worldwide. The fund focuses on investment in funds providing exposure to bonds (including corporate and government bonds), and to a lesser extent, funds investing in equities (company shares), particularly the shares of UK companies. To provide a return over the long term (5 years or more), by way of capital growth and income. The fund is actively managed and invests at least 80% of its assets in other funds. The fund usually invests in other Threadneedle funds, however, funds managed by companies outside the Threadneedle group may also be held, when this is considered appropriate. These funds may invest worldwide. The fund focuses on investment in funds providing exposure to equities (company shares), and bonds (including corporate and government bonds). To provide a return over the long term (5 years or more), by way of capital growth. The fund is actively managed and invests at least 80% of its assets in other funds. The fund usually invests in other Threadneedle funds, however, funds managed by companies outside the Threadneedle group may also be held, when this is considered appropriate. These funds may invest worldwide. The fund focuses on investment in funds providing exposure to equities (company shares), with only limited exposure taken to bonds (including corporate and government bonds). To provide a return over the long term (5 years or more), by way of capital growth and income. The fund is actively managed and invests at least 80% of its assets in other funds.The fund usually invests in other Threadneedle funds, however, funds managed by companies outside the Threadneedle group may also be held, when this is considered appropriate. These funds may invest worldwide. The fund focuses on investment in funds providing exposure to equities (company shares), but also has some exposure to bonds (including corporate and government bonds). Threadneedle Dynamic Real Return Objective Change Old Mutual Wealth Limited and Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions Limited 01 Aug 2019 To achieve a positive real rate of return from capital appreciation and income over the medium to long term, at least above the rate of inflation (defined as the Consumer Price Index). Regardless of market conditions, it also aims to provide a positive return over a maximum period of 3 years. There is a risk to capital, and there is no guarantee that such a return will be achieved in 3 years or any other timescale. To achieve a higher rate of return from capital appreciation and income than the rate of inflation in the UK (defined as the Consumer Price Index (CPI)), over a period of 3 to 5 years. Currently, the fund looks to achieve an average annual return of CPI +4% when measured over this same time period, before charges are deducted. The fund also seeks to deliver a positive return over any 3-year period (net of charges), regardless of market conditions. However, there is a risk to capital, and there is no guarantee that a positive return will be achieved in 3 years, or any other timescale. Threadneedle Ethical UK Equity -U Name and objective change Old Mutual Wealth Limited and Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions Limited 01 Jul 2019 To achieve a total return by way of income and capital growth by investing in companies that meet the ACD’s criteria for responsible and ethical practices. The investment policy is to invest predominantly in shares of UK companies that meet the fund’s ethical investment criteria as determined and published by the ACD from time to time. To achieve a return over the long term, consisting of capital growth and some income, achieved through investment in companies that are positively exposed to sustainable themes through their products and services, as well as those with strong or improving environmental, social and governance (ESG) characteristics. Please note: the fund is also changing it's name to Threadneedle UK Sustainable Equity -U LifeStyle Gilt Objective change Old Mutual Wealth Life Assurance Limited and Professional Life Assurance Limited 28 Jun 2019 Quilter Investors Equity 2 Objective Change Old Mutual Wealth Limited, Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions Limited and Old Mutual Wealth Life Assurance Limited 18 Jun 2019 To provide long term total return from capital growth and income in a portfolio of predominantly UK equities. To achieve a combination of income and capital growth. M&G Episode Macro (Share class T) -U Objective change Old Mutual Wealth Limited, and Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions Limited 14 Jun 2019 To deliver a higher total return, with lower volatility on average, than global equities over a rolling three to five-year period. The fund will typically invest in a variety of equity index futures, currency forwards, interest rate swaps, and other highly-liquid derivatives. To deliver a total return (the combination of capital growth and income) of at least 4-8% per annum above the 3-month LIBOR over any five-year period, after charges are taken. The fund typically uses derivatives to gain exposure to a range of asset classes including equities, fixed income securities, convertibles and currencies, from anywhere in the world. Royal London Cash Plus Objective Change Old Mutual Wealth Limited and Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions Limited 20 May 2019 Baillie Gifford Greater China Name & objective change Old Mutual Wealth Limited and Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions Limited 02 May 2019 To produce capital growth over the long term by investing primarily in the shares of companies that are either domiciled, incorporated or conduct a significant portion of their operations in one or more of mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan. To achieve long term capital growth by investing at least 90% in the shares of, or depositary receipts representing the shares of, Chinese companies. Chinese companies are companies that have their headquarters or conduct a significant part of their operations in China and may be listed, quoted or traded on any market. Depositary receipts are transferable securities issued by a bank and which represent the shares of a company. Many Chinese companies are available for investment only through depositary receipts. Please note: the fund is also changing it's name. Royal London Duration Hedged Credit -U Objective & IA Sector Change Old Mutual Wealth Limited & Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions Limited 01 May 2019 To achieve a positive absolute return over the medium (5 years) to long (7 years) term in all market conditions. The Fund does not offer any element of capital protection or guarantee that this return will be achieved. The fund will be actively managed, with the majority of assets in investment grade corporate bonds across a range of maturities. To achieve a positive absolute return over rolling three year periods in all market conditions. The fund does not offer any element of capital protection or guarantee that this return will be achieved.The fund will be actively managed, with the majority of assets in investment grade corporate bonds across a range of maturities. Please note: the IA sector will change to IA Targeted Absolute Return. Sarasin Sterling Bond -U Objective change Old Mutual Wealth Limited and Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions Limited 01 May 2019 To achieve an income at a premium to the FTSE Gilts All Stocks Index and to achieve an overall return higher than that index over the medium term. The fund is expected to invest predominantly either directly or indirectly in fixed income assets with the majority invested either directly or indirectly in Pounds Sterling denominated government, corporate, asset-backed, index-linked, convertible and structured bonds. To achieve an income at a premium to the ICE BOAML UK Gilts All Stocks Index and to achieve an overall return higher than the fund’s benchmark of 50% ICE BOAML UK Gilts All Stocks Index and 50% ICE BOAML UK Sterling non-Gilt Index over the medium term. The fund is expected to invest predominantly either directly or indirectly in fixed income assets with the majority invested either directly or indirectly in Pounds Sterling denominated government, corporate, asset-backed, index-linked, convertible and structured bonds. Vanguard (Ireland) Limited Objective change Old Mutual Wealth Limited Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions Limited 29 Apr 2019 To provide returns consistent with the performance of the Index of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Ex US MBS 1-5 Year Float Adjusted Bond index or any other similar index selected by the Directors. The Index is a market-weighted index of global government, government-related agencies, corporate and securitised bonds, excluding U.S. mortgage backed securities, with a maturity between 1 and 5 years. To provide returns consistent with the performance of the Index of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Ex US MBS 1-5 Year Float Adjusted and Scaled index or any other similar index selected by the Directors. The Index is a market-weighted index of global government, government-related agencies, corporate and securitised bonds, excluding U.S. mortgage backed securities, with a maturity between 1 and 5 years. M&G Japan Smaller Companies Objective change Old Mutual Wealth Limited, Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions Limited and Old Mutual Wealth Life Assurance Limited 24 Apr 2019 To achieve long term capital growth by investing wholly or predominantly in securities of smaller Japanese companies, the universe for which is the bottom third in terms of total market capitalisation of all publically listed equity in Japan. When not wholly invested as above, the fund may also invest in medium sized and larger companies in order to enhance its liquidity. To provide a higher total return (the combination of capital growth and income), net of the ongoing charge figure, than that of the Russell/Nomura Mid-Small Cap Index over any five-year period. At least 80% of the fund will invest in equity securities and equity-related securities of smaller companies that are incorporated, domiciled or do most of their business in Japan. Threadneedle American Select Objective Change Old Mutual Wealth Life Assurance Limited, Old Mutual International Guernsey Limited, Old Mutual Wealth Limited, and Old Mutual Wealth Life & Pensions Limited 15 Apr 2019 To achieve above-average capital growth through investing in companies domiciled in North America or which have significant North American operations. These include smaller and emerging growth companies, those with potential for merger or takeover, those with new management recovery situations and exploration companies. There will be no particular sector specialisation. To achieve above average capital growth over the long term by looking to outperform the S&P 500 Index after charges, when measured over rolling 3-year periods. The fund is actively managed and invests at least 75% of its assets in a concentrated portfolio of shares of companies domiciled in the United States of America (US), or which have significant US business operations. 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__label__wiki	0.634211	0.634211	Championing Bury’s independent businesses... Championing Bury’s independent businesses Shoppers in Bury St Edmunds can look forward to a special week of celebration from Monday (July 2) as the annual Our Bury St Edmunds Independents’ Week returns. With a supporting social media campaign using the hashtags #BuyBury #ShopIndependent and #ShopLocal the activities have been planned to tie in with Independents’ Day itself (and American Independence Day) on July 4. Now some of the town’s newest, as well as the more established, independent businesses are making the most of the week, which is promoted by the Business Improvement District (BID) Our Bury St Edmunds. Mike Kirkham, who is the BID’s Marketing and Business Support Officer is co-ordinating the week. He said: “With nearly 300 independent businesses in the town centre we have a lot to look forward to next week. On Wednesday there will be a Town Crier visiting some of our businesses and the Mayor will also be calling in on several of them.” For independent hairdressing salon Gavin Ashley on Churchgate Street, Independents’ Day will be a double celebration as 2018 marks 40 years to the day since his business opened. Owner Gavin Downes feels that small businesses such as his have a vital role to play in their communities. He said: “I was born and bred in Suffolk and in the 40 years I’ve been running the business I’ve always been keen to give something back too. Whether that’s supporting initiatives such as Bury in Bloom, judging college hairdressing competitions or raising money for a local cause it’s all part of feeling really involved with the town that has given me this long and successful career.” This is the eighth year that the campaign has been organised by Our Bury St Edmunds. Mike Kirkham added: “We’ve recently had the results of our annual town centre ‘healthcheck’ survey back and it’s clear that people who live, work and shop here believe that a good range of independent businesses are vital for Bury. People say they are all part of the town’s charm and character. Customers know that they get great service and many would like to see even more independent businesses in our town centre.” Our Bury St Edmunds Independents’ Week runs from Monday July 2 to Sunday July 8. Details of all the independent businesses can be found at www.ourburystedmunds.com/independents. The Town Crier and/or Mayor will be visiting the following premises on July 4 at the approximate times below and photographers are welcome to attend: 10am – Commence at Angel Hill/Abbeygate St with a mix of independents from that area 10.40 - Langton Place – mix of businesses 11am – Gavin Ashley for 40th anniversary - Churchgate St 11.30 – Abbeygate Cinema – Hatter St 11.45 – Chelmer Fine Art & Auntie Pam’s Sweet Shop - The Traverse 12.30 – The Market 12.50 – Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing – Pocket Watch & Petticoats – Bay Tree Cafe - St Johns St Our Bury St Edmunds is one of over 280 Business Improvement Districts in the UK. It was established in April 2010 to provide a number of additional services to improve the trading environment of the town centre. It is funded by levy paying businesses within the town centre and works with other agencies, including local authorities and the police, to enhance existing services for the town including marketing and promotion, safety, cleanliness and maintenance. In 2014 it won a ballot of member businesses to continue for a second five year term from 2015. For further information visit www.ourburystedmunds.com For media information please contact Our Bury St Edmunds Business Support and Marketing Officer Mike Kirkham on 01284 766258 or Our Bury St Edmunds Press and PR Consultant Clare Phillips on tel: 07947 105414 /email: office@clarephillipsmedia.co.uk. Address 2nd Floor, 2 Woolhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LA IP33 1LA Looking for somewhere to stay? Here's 'Our' pick of the Hotels to stay at.... The Angel Hotel is perfectly positioned for exploring the charming town of Bury St Edmunds The Northgate The Northgate is redefining the boutique experience. The hotel offers an informal, relaxed space to eat, drink and stay.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5200
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__label__cc	0.684247	0.315753	Now at One Community Health: I'm healthy! / ¡Soy sano! Free Health Care Program Serving as a Safety Net for Region’s Most Vulnerable Kids. HOOD RIVER, Ore., July 24, 2017 – With summer in full swing and kids out of school, it’s the perfect opportunity for parents to schedule in time to address their child’s health care. And thanks to a special 12-month program available through December, free primary care is currently accessible and available to the most vulnerable youth in the Columbia River Gorge Region. Called I’m healthy! (¡Soy sano! in Spanish), this Oregon Health Authority grant-funded program uniquely supports children and teens under the age of 19 who do not qualify for full Oregon Health Plan benefits or Qualified Health Plans. It’s being offered at One Community Health (OCH) locations in both Hood River and The Dalles. “Through I’m healthy!, Oregon safety net providers like OCH offer a number of primary and preventive care services at no charge to these patients,” says Lynne Frost, OCH’s clinical operations director. “Safety net providers include Federally Qualified Health Centers, rural health centers, as well as trusted community-based organizations.” In addition, OCH is partnered with The Next Door, which is helping communicate the program availability. It is handling outreach to the population of children and teens that the program benefits and providing referrals to OCH for services. “Communities are stronger when every child has the right to grow up healthy. Kids are kids, and no child deserves to suffer,” says Liliana Lachino, community health worker at The Next Door. Those who qualify for I’m healthy! receive physical, dental, mental, behavioral and enabling services (such as transportation support and perinatal care) through OCH at no-cost. Services such as referrals and/or orders for labs, imaging, specialty services, and medications are not available through I’m healthy! While I’m healthy! runs through Dec. 31, 2017, the goal of the program goes far beyond serving these youth in the short term. Once these patients are seen by OCH, the health center can now become their established home for ongoing, affordable primary and preventive health care, helping ensure greater wellness over the years to come. That said, Oregon Governor Kate Brown is soon expected to sign “Cover All Kids” (SB 558), a bill that gives all children in Oregon the same access to health care. Once law, SB 558—which was passed by Oregon’s legislature in July—will extend health care coverage through the Oregon Health Plan to all children in Oregon up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level. It will also ensure outreach is conducted in culturally and linguistically sensitive ways so to maximize enrollment. Under “Cover All Kids,” an estimated 17,000 additional Oregon children will have access to health care. “This is exciting news for the health and wellness of these children and teens,” Frost says, “Yet until Jan. 1, 2018, when the law is expected to go into effect, I’m healthy! gives OCH a more immediate opportunity to help this patient population while building important relationships with these youth under our care.” For more information, contact: Lynne Frost, 541.386.6380. EnglishKatie Roberts July 24, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Request for Participants for New Patient Advisory Committee Local Agencies Partner up to Pack More Power into Migrant Farmworker Outreach EnglishKatie Roberts June 21, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5208
__label__cc	0.68768	0.31232	OneNet Private Cloud Hosted Email Veeam Backup Veeam Replication Why OneNet? Infrastructure and Data Centres Services Login Why OneNet Why most product innovations fail If you build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door. Alas, that is not how it works. Businesses spend billions of dollars on new products, only to find that buyers reject them at the rate of 40% to 90%, depending on the category. Brand new product categories are similar, with around 50% of the first-movers failing. Surely, the clear benefits of new innovative products over existing ones would be enough to make them successful. The problem is that businesses rarely take into account the psychological costs related to behaviour change. Behavioural economics, where economic theory meets humans' actual behaviour, helps to explain what is happening. People irrationally overvalue the benefits of the existing products they own relative to the perceived benefits of new ones. The same psychological bias also means that business leaders are likely to value the benefits of the innovations they have developed much higher than the advantages of the existing products. This leads to a double-whammy and the results are often disastrous. Buyers reject new products that would make them better off, while business leaders struggle to understand why new product launches fail. When buyers face choices, they base their decisions on the relative perceived value, not the actual or economic value, of the new product. In comparison to the existing products that the buyer already has, improvements are seen as gains and shortcomings as losses. Losses have a much higher relative value than gains. This is known as "loss aversion". Loss aversion leads people to irrationally overvalue products that they already have, which are part of their "endowment", over those they don't have, by a factor of up to three. This is known as the "endowment effect". Business leaders also overvalue the benefits of their innovation by a factor of up to three. The result is a mismatch between buyers and sellers by a factor of up to nine to one, between what innovators think buyers want and what buyers really want. The endowment effect helps to explain many new product failures. A second critical psychological bias is the status quo effect, which explains why people tend to stick with what they have, even if a better alternative exists. The source of the status quo bias lies deep within our psyches. We want to protect our egos from damage. Changing from the status quo means that we take action. When we take action, we take responsibility, thus opening ourselves up to criticism and to regret. Unsurprisingly, we naturally look for reasons to do nothing. Staying with the status quo generally represents the safer course because it puts us at less psychological risk and minimises risk aversion. In business, where doing something tends to be punished much more severely than doing nothing, the status quo holds a powerful attraction. How can we break through these captive psychological biases when we launch innovative new products? Studies have shown that around 70% of the difference in the speed at which innovative products reach maturity in the marketplace may be explained by five factors. Firstly, relative advantage, based on the buyer's perception, is the most important. How much better is the new product? How similar is the new product to the current one? The closer, the better. How complex is the new product compared to the existing offering? Greater relative complexity will slow the rate of adoption. Can the product be seen while in use? If so, adoption will be faster. Can buyers "try it before buying"? The easier it is to test, the faster the rate of adoption. All too often, buyers fail to adopt new innovative products or services that companies expect them to adopt. Until the psychological biases that both buyers and sellers bring to decision making are better understood, new product innovations will continue to fail. new zealand free call 0800 66 36 38 Backup and DR © 2019 OneNet. All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5209
__label__wiki	0.692823	0.692823	Politics & International Studies Publishing With Us Early Modern Cultural Studies 1500–1700 Howard, J. (Ed), Kamps, I. (Ed) In the twenty first century, literary criticism, literary theory, historiography and cultural studies have become intimately interwoven, and the formerly distinct fields of literature, society, history, and culture no longer seem so discrete. The Early Modern Cultural Studies series encourages scholarship that crosses boundaries between disciplines, time periods, nations, and theoretical orientations. The series assumes that the early modern period was marked by incipient processes of transculturation brought about through exploration, trade, colonization, and the migration of texts and people. These phenomena set in motion the processes of globalization that remain in force today. The purpose of this series is to publish innovative scholarship that is attentive to the complexity of this early modern world and bold in the methods it employs for studying it. Error[en_EN \| Frontend.ProductSearchPage \| section.resultlist.showremaining] Literary History 4 Remove Early Modern/Renaissance Literature 3 History of Britain and Ireland 1 Older 3 Showing 4 results. Within Literary History Wax Impressions, Figures, and Forms in Early Modern Literature Maxwell, L. M. (2019) This book explores the role of wax as an important conceptual material used to work out the nature and limits of the early modern human. By surveying the use of wax in early … Available Formats: Hardcover eBook Love in Print in the Sixteenth Century Moulton, I. (2014) Love in Print in the Sixteenth Century explores the impact of print on conflicting cultural notions about romantic love in the sixteenth century. This popularization of romantic … Available Formats: Hardcover Softcover eBook The Indistinct Human in Renaissance Literature Feerick, J. (Ed), Nardizzi, V. (Ed) (2012) Argues for the necessity of a re-articulation of the differences that separated man from other forms of life. The essays in this collection argue for recognition of the … Available Formats: eBook Hardcover Softcover Coinage and State Formation in Early Modern English Literature Deng, S. (2011) A reassessment of the historic relation between money and the state through the lens of early modern English literature, Coinage and State Formation examines the political … previous Page is not a valid page number. Please enter a number between and . of 1 Contacting editors eBook collections Other sites and products Macmillan International Higher Education Palgrave Journals Palgrave Macmillan publishes journals, monographs and reference books in print and online. © 2019 Palgrave is part of Springer Nature Terms of usePrivacy PolicyCookies Policy	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5217
__label__cc	0.516373	0.483627	Line-up for this August's Broomfield Blues afternoons Published: 24 June 2019 Category: Music Our part of north London plays host to one of London's top Blues clubs - St Harmonica's, now held weekly at the fantastic Southgate Club. The club has been nominated as Best Blues Venue in the UK Blues Forum's annual awards. Together with the Vintage Blues Music Association, our sponsor Winkworth, and a host of supporting friends, the Friends of Broomfield Park are delighted to bring you another August full of the best in British and international Blues. Broomfield Blues is our annual celebration and showcase of what can be found every week at St Harmonica's. Each Sunday afternoon during August come along to the Broomfield Park bandstand, eat, drink and listen to three hours of some great music. If you like what you hear all we ask is that you acknowledge that by contributing to the collection "hat", either when it does the rounds, or via the control site. Local charities will be present offering teas and coffee and we have a very fine ice cream stall, a terrific bar and glorious food. If the weather is dreadful then we will relocate to the Southgate Club, so your Sunday afternoon entertainment is guaranteed Each afternoon is preceded by a one hour "open mic" session at 1:30, offering a stage to up and coming as well as experienced performers. Do support them. Register for an open mic slot at Week 1 - Sunday 4th August 2019: WOMEN SING THE BLUES 1:30-2:30 OPEN MIC SESSIONS 2:30-3:15 THAT BLUE PATCH Quirky, eclectic but above all brilliant. The vocals and Musicianship of Ruth Mignanos with the backing of Dave Buckwell on guitar gives this combination a unique sound and style. Joined on stage by other wonderful singers this is a great way to open the 2019 Broomfield Blues season. 3.30-4.30 DEBBIE BOND Singer, guitar player and songwriter Debbie Bond has been paying her dues in the Alabama backwoods for over 30 years; she is the real deal and we are very lucky to have been able to catch her on her 2019 UK tour. Influenced by the famed sounds of Muscle Shoals, and juke joint blues, her sound is contemporary and original. Her impressive musical story includes years of performing with older traditional Alabama blues musicians, including Johnny Shines, Sam Lay, Eddie Kirkland, Willie King Little, Jimmy Reed and more. She brings with her peerless musicians in the form of 'Radiator' Rick on keyboards and harmonica, Mickey Barker on drums and Ray Carless on Sax, all of whom have performed with international Blues stars. 4.45-5.45 PROFESSOR REDHAIR With Jacob 'Professor Redhair' Thomas leading this band you can expect some New Orleans vibes amongst the set list. There are not too many bands out there who can boast a Shakepearean actor and West End stars amongst its line up but Professor Redhair can and with the dual vocal powerhouse that is Phoebe and Chrissie Thomas they complete an afternoon of women singing the blues. (All timings approximate.) Week 2 - Sunday 11th August 2019: SLIDE THEM BLUES 2:30-3:45 DOC K'S BLUES BAND Possibly the finest purveyors of Chicago Blues in the capital. The lineup may have changed over this band's 50 years but it remains every bit as good as the original with a ridiculous pedigree. Mad Dog Dave Barnes provides searing vocals and slide guitar in tandem with Tim Hill on harmonica and vocals. The rhythm section of Mick Parker, drums and Simon Fowle, bass, keeps it all driving along, but as for the lead guitarist.... the incomparable Malcolm Hine, guitarist extraordinaire! 4:00 - 5:30 THE CUSTOMTONES The Customtones are back on the road. Martin Fieber, the 'Sultan of Slide is perhaps the UK's best kept slide secret. He brings his hugely talented band The Customtones', one of the finest, and tightest, units around to Broomfield. The tone and the sound Martin achieves is staggering; some of his original material is equally wonderful. The rest of the band are all masters of their instruments with Mick Parker on drums, Terry Duggan on bass and Steve Taylor on keyboards. Week 3 - Sunday 18th August 2019: ACOUSTIC ROOTS BLUES 2:30-3:30 MARK HARRISON BAND Mark Harrison bring refreshing originality and wit to the British Blues scene. His take on acoustic roots has led him to be nominated for a number of national and international awards as best performer and for best album. He takes elements of blues and folk, adding his own twist to produce something totally original. See why Mike Harding described him as 'One of the British Isles' great blues singers and guitarists....totally and absolutely original' 4:00-5:30 TYZACK AND TORTORA Ben Tyzack and Guy Tortora bring authentic American to their blend of Americana. Two of the most respected performers in blues and roots in Europe and the UK Guy hails from Pasadena USA while Ben, born in the UK was raised and influenced in the USA. You would be hard pressed to get a finer afternoon of acoustic blues anywhere in the world. Don't miss it! Week 4 - Sunday 25th August 2019: OLD BLUES, NEW BLUES 2:30-3:30 THE LOW DOWN DOGS The Low Down Dogs provide the 'Old' with acoustic and electric blues that meanders from the Mississippi Delta via Memphis and Chicago to the New River Delta! Mad Dog Dave Barnes possesses the best Blues voice in the business with a band to match comprising Vintage players John Crowther, Dave Thomas and Pete Abernethy on drums. 3:45-5:30 THE BLUES CHAPTER & FRIENDS One of the best younger bands around, they know how to tear up a stage better than some of those gnarled veterans of the scene. Jesse Thomas on guitar and Sky Wood on vocals with a set containing original material as well as some searing Texas Blues reminiscent of SRV at his best. Collective enjoyment in the Park David Williamson from Friends of Broomfield Park looks forward to a new community-led arts festival in Broomfield Park, running from 12th to 14th July. Read more What's your view about events in Broomfield Park? What events would you like to be held in Broomfield Park - complete a short survey Read more Dans le parc de Broomfield, l'on y dansait... That (Bigger) Blue Patch (Photo: Colin Younger)After two successive blazing hot Sundays in the park, things weren't looking too good for the third week of Broomfield Blues. Heavy rain on Saturday and a... Read more This Sunday: The return of Broomfield Blues The Friends of Broomfield Park with The Vintage Blues Music Association present Broomfield Blues Sunday 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th August 2015 1.30pm - 5pmThe Bandstand, Broomfield Park, Aldermans Hill,... Read more Broomfield Blues 2016 Palmers Green plays host to one of North London’s top Blues clubs – St Harmonica’s hosted at the St Monica’s Parish Centre. Together with The Vintage Blues Music Association, our sponsor Winkworth, and a... Read more	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5218
__label__wiki	0.710919	0.710919	Microsoft to Add 'Ping' to Bing to Share Search Results Microsoft is testing a new feature called "Bing & Ping" for its Bing search engine that allows people to share search results on social networks Facebook and Twitter. According to a post on the Bing community site by Nicholas Kerr, a Bing marketing manager, Bing & Ping is a "potential new feature" for Bing that allows people to click on links below a search result to post the information on social-networking sites or e-mail it to friends. Kerr illustrated what the feature does with an example of using the Bing "Instant Answers" feature to check the score of a sports game. Under the results for the search requested is a box that includes several links to "Facebook," "Twitter," "Email" or "Copy" the information, much like how Web sites already allow people to share news stories and blog posts via social-networking sites by clicking on links to those sites. [ Further reading: The best streaming TV services ] By clicking on one of the links, the information will then post on a person's Facebook site or Twitter, or into an e-mail message. As described, however, the feature will not extend to Microsoft's own Windows Live set of services and instant-messaging client, an omission some people noted in comments responding to the blog post. It also seemed an unusual move for Microsoft, which tends to prioritize its own technology over competitors' offerings when introducing new features to its existing products. "What about sending an IM?" asked one user who called himself "Ali." "I think it's great that you're embracing all the other Web services out there, but how can Microsoft expect other Web sites/businesses to embrace their online services when Microsoft's own properties often don't. Be great to see a little more integration." Kerr's blog post did not say when and if the feature would indeed be a part of the search engine, but advised people to become a fan of Bing on its Facebook page, where the company plans to post an invitation to test the feature. He also did not respond publicly in the post to comments about if Microsoft would consider integrating the feature into its Windows Live services. Microsoft introduced Bing as a rebranding and update of its Live Search engine in June, and so far the engine has gotten positive reviews and has helped Microsoft increase its share against Google in number of search-engine queries. Early numbers have shown Bing is taking more share away from Yahoo's search engine than Google's, which remains the dominant favorite for most search queries. Not long after Bing's release, Microsoft and Yahoo struck a deal in which Yahoo will give up its own search engine research and business to use Bing as the underlying engine for Yahoo Search.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5224
__label__wiki	0.643922	0.643922	Cybercriminals are using the Tor network to control their botnets By Lucian Constantin CSO Senior Writer, IDG News Service \| PT Malware writers are increasingly considering the Tor anonymity network as an option for hiding the real location of their command-and-control (C&C) servers, according to researchers from security firm ESET. The ESET researchers recently came across two botnet-type malware programs that use (C&C) servers operating as Tor “hidden services.” The Tor Hidden Service protocol allows users to set up services—usually Web servers—that can only be accessed from within the Tor network through a random-looking hostname that ends in the .onion pseudo domain extension. [ Further reading: The best antivirus for Windows PCs ] This protocol was designed to hide the real Internet Protocol (IP) address of a “hidden service” from its clients as well as hide the clients’ IP addresses from the service, making it almost impossible for either party to determine the other’s location or identity. The traffic between a Tor client and a Tor hidden service is encrypted and is randomly routed through a series of computers participating in the network and acting as relays. Predictions now coming true Using Tor to host botnet command-and-control (C&C) servers is not a new idea. The strengths and weaknesses of such an approach were discussed in a presentation at the DefCon 18 security conference in 2010. Practical implementations of this concept have also been seen in the past. In December, researchers from security firm Rapid7 identified the Skynet botnet of 12,000 to 15,000 compromised computers that were receiving commands from an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) server running as a Tor hidden service. The researchers warned at the time that other malware writers were likely to adopt the design. Two new malware programs discovered by ESET recently suggest that their prediction was right. “In July ESET researchers detected two different types of TOR-based botnets based on the malware families Win32/Atrax and Win32/Agent.PTA,” ESET malware researchers Anton Cherepanov and Aleksandr Matrosov said Wednesday in a blog post. “Both botnets have form-grabbing functionality for possible further fraud operations.” Unlike Skynet, the Atrax and Agent.PTA botnets use Web, not IRC, servers hidden on the Tor network for command and control purposes. Atrax can download, execute and inject malicious files into browser processes. Its functionality can be extended through plug-ins that are encrypted locally with an AES key generated from the hardware parameters of each infected computer. Atrax comes with a Tor client component that gets injected into the local browser in order to route the malware’s C&C traffic over the Tor network. The ESET researchers were able to trick the Atrax C&C server into sending two additional plug-ins to a test system infected with the malware. One of them was designed to steal information entered into Web forms and the other was capable of stealing passwords. The other threat identified in July, called Agent.PTA, is part of a malware family known since 2012, the ESET researchers said. However, the Tor functionality is a new addition to it, they said. Like Atrax, Agent.PTA has form-grabbing capabilities and its functionality can also be extended through plug-ins. The malware connects to Web control servers operated as Tor hidden services. “This year we had already detected TOR-based botnets but during the summer we have observed a growth in the numbers of malware families starting to use TOR-based communications,” the ESET researchers said. “The TOR-based botnets make it really hard to pursue investigation and C&C location tracking.” However, even if locating the real IP addresses of the C&C servers is difficult when they are only accessible from within the Tor network, analyzing the malware’s communication protocols and command and control traffic is still doable, the researchers said. Lucian Constantin is a senior writer at CSO, covering information security, privacy, and data protection.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5225
__label__cc	0.530649	0.469351	Email RSS Feed Twitter Facebook Dell Inspiron One 2330 all-in-one PC Dell’s newest all-in-one PC continues to challenge Apple on design, and beat it on price Campbell Simpson Buy Now 1 106 Users want this Solid construction, simple design Good value compared to iMac No customisation when purchasing No swivel or height adjustment on stand Only premium models have discrete graphics, Blu-ray Dell’s entry-level all-in-one PC is good value compared to the Apple iMac. You’re locked into four pre-built setups when buying, though, and features like Blu-ray are restricted to the more expensive models. Would you buy this? $ 1,399.00 (AUD) Best Deals (Selling at 1 store) Coupon: Dell Inspiron Desktops Coupon Dell’s all-in-one PC line-up has matured significantly in the last few years. Look at the Studio One 19 from 2009, and compare it to 2012’s XPS One 27, and you’ll see how much has changed. Dell Inspiron One 2330: Design Like the XPS One 27, the Dell Inspiron One 2330 has a design that’s very nearly as clean and modern as the Apple iMac that is the benchmark for the all-in-one category. The 23-inch screen has a moderately-sized satin black bezel, which is thicker at the base to accomodate components and built-in stereo speakers. In the top bezel, there’s a 1.3-megapixel webcam, which can be tilted vertically independently of the Inspiron One 2330’s tilting hinge. The finish on the base is a more matte dark grey with subtle Inspiron branding. The hinge connects to a simple stand, which does a good job of holding the screen steadily — like the rest of the PC, it’s reassuringly solid. We did notice that there’s no swivel in the monitor hinge, and no height adjustment, which makes the One 2330 less versatile than other all-in-ones or stand-alone computer monitors. All variants of the Inspiron One 2330 are sold with the same 23-inch, 1920x1080pixel, touch-enabled LCD screen. Touch is a nearly-mandatory part of the new Windows 8 operating system which all units ship with, so it’s good to see touchscreen technology included at no extra price (even though Dell says it’s optional, oddly enough). As with previous Inspiron and XPS all-in-ones, buttons are distributed along the PC’s left and right side bezels. Power, brightness and a basic on-screen menu can be accessed from the right-hand side, and these should be all you need. Further up on that side is the tray-loading DVD-RW drive (Blu-ray on the top two models). Most useful on the left-hand side are the two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports, as well as an SD card slot and headphone/microphone jacks. Around the back you’ll find four more USB ports, as well as Ethernet, video and audio outputs and inputs. You can connect an external monitor to the One 2330, although the 23-inch Full HD screen provides enough real-estate for the average user. The bundled keyboard and mouse are standard Dell fare. It’s interesting to see that they use a USB RF dongle to connect to the PC, albeit a miniscule one — this means that you can strike one off the list of the Inspiron One 2330’s six integrated USB ports. Dell Inspiron One 2330: Performance The Dell Inspiron One 2330 we tested, the middle-of-the-range model, had solid every-day performance credentials in the form of an Intel Core i5-3330S CPU clocked at 2.7GHz (3.2GHz after Turbo Boost 2.0), 6GB of 1600MHz DDR3 RAM (a 2GB and a 4GB stick working together; the system is expandable to a maximum of 16GB), Intel’s CPU-integrated HD 4000 graphics, and a 1TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch hard drive. These components may not be the fastest available, nor the highest spec for the Inspiron One 2330, but in our testing we found that they were more than fast enough for any Web browsing, word processing, basic non-3D and older 3D gaming, as well as Full HD movie watching and limited photo processing. We recorded a time of 35 seconds in our four-core Blender 3D rendering test, which tests outright CPU processing power — a promising result compared to the Medion P2010 D and Acer Aspire U Series with which the Inspiron One 2330 competes. An iTunes conversion result of 46 seconds, to convert 53min of music files from WAVE to MP3, is similarly adequate. Where the Inspiron One 2330 stumbles slightly, in theory at least, is in its integrated Intel HD 4000 graphics and traditional spinning-disk 1TB hard drive. The Intel graphics chipset can handle Full HD video decoding, and most games from 2011 and before, but struggles when pitted against modern performance powerhouses like Far Cry 3 and Dishonored. This is evidenced in a merely-OK score of 5012 in 3DMark 06. The 1TB HDD is spacious and quick enough for a traditional disk, but falls down in instantaneous performance and boot speed when compared against a similar PC with a solid-state drive. The touchscreen component of the One 2330 functioned exactly as we expected, allowing seamless access to Microsoft’s extensive library of touch-based commands, apps and features within Windows 8. If you want a desktop PC and want to run Windows 8, the always-there-even-if-you-don’t-need-it touchscreen is a useful extra. All in all, the Inspiron One 2330 has more than enough power to handle every-day computing tasks, as well as a small range of more processor-intensive tasks like photo editing. Unless you’re aiming to play modern video games, it’s an adequate performer. Dell Inspiron One 2330: Conclusion The Dell Inspiron One 2330 is an uncomplicated, unpretentious all-in-one PC — it’s got a solid design, adequately powerful components, and features (like touch) that might come in handy in the future. It’s hard to see it as great value when the Medion P2010 D is $700, but it is cheaper than the 21.5-inch iMac many buyers will compare it against. 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__label__wiki	0.663145	0.663145	Alaska House and Senate negotiators meet for a conference committee on the state operating budget on Monday, in Juneau. The Legislature is trying to finish its work with a deadline for doing so looming. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer) Alaska lawmakers face looming deadline, big decisions Wednesday will mark the 121st day of the regular session, the constitutional limit Monday, May 13, 2019 11:07pm JUNEAU — It’s crunch time for Alaska lawmakers, who face a looming deadline to complete their session and decide some of its thorniest issues. Wednesday will mark the 121st day of the regular session, the constitutional limit, though a 10-day extension is allowable. Lawmakers last month blew past a 90-day voter-approved session limit, which wasn’t seen as realistic given Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget hadn’t been released until a month into session and the House didn’t organize until around the same time. Legislative leaders hope to finish by Wednesday but lawmakers must agree on the budget, a dividend amount for residents this year from Alaska’s oil-wealth fund, the Alaska Permanent Fund, and a sprawling crime bill. “Can we get there?” House Majority Leader Steve Thompson said of the Wednesday target. “It’s going to be hard.” Senate President Cathy Giessel said Wednesday was a realistic target, “but then maybe I’m overly optimistic.” “These are big decisions that honestly have been put off for a long time,” she said. The last several years have been marked by fights over how to address a persistent budget deficit and a strong reliance on savings to fill the gap. Amid a continued drawdown of savings and disagreement over taxes, lawmakers last year began using permanent fund earnings — the fund long used to pay annual dividends to residents — to help pay for government. They also sought to limit what can be withdrawn for government expenses and the dividend. The longstanding formula for calculating the dividend hasn’t been followed the last three years, and some lawmakers say it’s outdated and unsustainable. Others contend that until the law is changed, the calculation should be followed. Paying a full dividend this year would cost $1.9 billion. The Senate version of the budget, which included a full dividend, left a $1.2 billion gap that would need to be filled. House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt, who is married to Dunleavy’s communications director, recently said his caucus has agreed that a full dividend this year “is the right direction.” But there are splits in his caucus and others about what the program should look like going forward, and not everyone is on board with a full dividend this year. House Finance Committee co-chair Neal Foster on Friday said a full dividend isn’t sustainable. House Speaker Bryce Edgmon said “in a perfect world” his members would support providing residents as large a dividend as possible. “But on the other hand, we also want to protect essential services,” Edgmon said. Tied into this is debate over whether to transfer billions of dollars from fund earnings — which can be spent with a simple majority vote — to the fund’s principal, which has constitutional protections. The earnings reserve was valued at $18.4 billion at the end of March. On Monday, the Senate delayed consideration of legislation that seeks to further roll back a 2016 criminal justice overhaul and address public outcry over crime. Giessel said the delay was to provide members more time to draft amendments. Whatever passes the Senate will need to go back to the House, where members will have to decide whether to accept it. Dunleavy has supported a full dividend payout but also called for matching spending with revenues. He has not ruled out possible vetoes or calling a special session if he’s unsatisfied with what the Legislature produces. Dunleavy has shown no interest in any new statewide taxes, and lawmakers this year haven’t seriously debated any. He also has raised questions about the constitutionality of school funding that lawmakers last year approved for the upcoming fiscal year. Attorney General Kevin Clarkson, in a formal opinion, argued the appropriation is unconstitutional because it has the effect of binding the governor and is an improper dedication of funds. Legislative leaders have stood behind their actions last year as valid, and Edgmon said they haven’t seen a need to revisit the issue. Dunleavy spokesman Matt Shuckerow said based on Clarkson’s opinion, “the funding is not there,” and Dunleavy could call a special session to try to force the Legislature’s hand. • By BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press Paddling film festival makes return to Soldotna Racist graffiti found on Homer SUV happened years ago	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5229
__label__cc	0.713921	0.286079	Group Policy Object Modeling in Windows Server 2008 Posted on January 8, 2009 by Brien Posey in Windows Server 2008 with 2 Comments If you have ever done much work with group policies, then you have undoubtedly found out that managing group policies are an organization wide basis can be a complicated endeavor. That’s primarily due to the hierarchical nature of group policies. Group policy settings can be applied at the OU, site, domain, and local computer levels. All of these various group policy objects combine to form the effective policy. As if combining settings for multiple group policy objects were not enough, contradictory settings can, and often do exist within the various group policy objects. Not only can two separate group policy objects contained directly contradictory settings, the group policy settings that apply to the computer can sometimes also contradict with group policy settings applied to a user. Windows has all kinds of rules for automatically dealing with contradictory group policy settings. Even so, you as an administrator need to know the outcome of these conflict resolutions and what the effective policy look like once the various policy elements have been combined. In Windows Server 2003 this was known as the resultant set of policy. In Windows Server 2008, Microsoft has changed the name to group policy modeling. Why Do Group Policy Modeling? There are several different reasons why you might want to engage in group policy modeling. For starters, even if everything appears to be running smoothly is a good idea to periodically use group policy modeling just to make sure that group policies are being applied in the way that you think that they are. Group policy modeling is also extremely useful in situations in which you are reorganizing the Active Directory or creating new group policy objects. Performing Group Policy Modeling To perform group policy modeling begin by opening the Group Policy Management Console. When the console opens, right-click on the Group Policy Modeling container and choose the Group Policy Modeling Wizard command from the shortcut menu. When you do, Windows will launch the Group Policy Modeling Wizard. Click Next to bypass the wizard’s welcome screen, and you will be taken to the Domain Controller Selection screen, shown in Figure A. As you can see in the figure, the screen asks you to choose the domain that you want to analyze, and then asks you to either choose a domain controller or specify that any domain controller can be used. Figure A You must specify the domain that you want to analyze. Click Next, and you will be taken to a screen that asks which user and/or computer you want to simulate the policy settings for. In both cases, you can either specify a particular container or an individual user and/or computer. That way, you can either evaluate a specific user and/or computer, or you can about your weight all of the users and/or computers within a particular container. You can see what this screen looks like in Figure B. Figure B This is where you specify the Active Directory objects that you want to evaluate. Click Next, and you will be taken to a page that gives you the chance to select a particular site. If you do not have any non-default sites defined, then you can just skip this page by clicking Next. The next page that you will see allows you to enter alternate network location for a user and computer containers. The basic idea behind this screen is that it allows you to perform various what if scenarios. For example, you can see what would happen to the group policy settings if you were to move the computer in question to a different Active Directory container. Of course you do not have to specify an alternate location unless there is a particular location that you need to test. When you click Next, you will see a screen listing all of the security groups that the currently selected user is a member of. You have the option of simulating changes to the users group membership if you want. When you’re done entering any desired changes, click Next. You will now be given the chance to entering WMI filters that you want to use. Add any desired filters, and click Next. You should now see a summary screen listing the options that you have specified. Make sure that everything looks okay, and then click Next, followed by Finish. When you do, Windows will display a screen similar to the one that is shown in Figure C. This screen allows you to see the outcome of your proposed configuration. Figure C Your proposed changes are displayed in the Group Policy Management Console. In this article, I have explained that it is sometimes difficult to evaluate the outcome of changes to the group policy. I then went on to show you how to use group policy modeling as a way of testing your proposed changes before you actually implement them. Got a question? Post it on our Windows Server 2008 forums! Brien Posey is an MCSE and has won the Microsoft MVP award for the last two years. Brien has written over 3,000 technical articles and written or contributed material to 27 books. In addition to his technical writing, Brien is the co-founder of Relevant Technologies and also serves the IT community through his own Web site. Prior to being a freelance author, Brien served as CIO for a chain of hospitals. He was also previously in charge of IT security for Fort Knox Follow Brien Posey Visit Brien Subscribe to Brien	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5232
__label__wiki	0.818085	0.818085	Horse and Hound Closes and the Clubhouse Music Venue's Sign Comes Down Benjamin Leatherman \| March 22, 2012 \| 1:00pm See Also: Clubhouse Music Venue Closes Down See Also: Last Night's Town Hall Meeting on Clubhouse Music Venue Shooting Filled With Anger, Accusations, and Rhetoric There's currently an online petition going that hopes to motivate Tempe city officials to reopen the Clubhouse Music Venue, which closed its doors last week. So far, 1,712 people have signed it. Like most online petitions, however, it ultimately will be a futile effort, as the renowned Tempe concert hall is apparently gone for good, at least at its current location. As you can see in the picture above, the Clubhouse's exterior signage has been removed from its location. A note has also been taped to the front door stating, "The ClubHouse [sic] Is Closed. No Future shows at this Location." It also appears that the Horse & Hound, the adjacent sports bar also owned by Clubhouse proprietor Eugenia Ruven, also has closed. New Times also has confirmed the closure with a couple of the bar's regulars. (Ruven repeatedly has declined to return phone calls for comment on the closure.) There's been a small amount of hope among local musicians and Clubhouse supporters that the place somehow would reopen despite the intense investigation of the venue by the Tempe Police Department after the gang-related shooting on March 2 that injured 16 people. Said hopes were based partly on the fact that an administrative hearing by Tempe city officials regarding the Clubhouse's use permit was scheduled to take place on April 3. Ruven, however, squashed such hopes when she posted the following on her Facebook account on Monday afternoon that indicated that the hearing won't be taking place. Very sad to say the clubhouse music venue is not [sic] more (at least in that strip mall) also the date on april 3rd is no anymore since they pulled use permit, our great room that held so many great shows will go back to office's. I can not say anything else right now except thank u az music scene for all the great shows and all of the love! If you read between the lines of Ruven's statement, there's apparently a possibility that the Clubhouse could reopen at another location sometime in the future. She also states elsewhere on her page that she's "not leaving the scene." See our previous coverage here: More on Clubhouse Owner's Arrest and How It Could Be the First Step Toward the Venue's Closure Tempe Police Arrest Suspect in Clubhouse Shooting, Will Also Investigate Music Venue Itself Shooting at Nipsey Hussle Concert in Tempe Last Night Injures 13 People. Suspects Still at Large Suspect in Clubhouse Music Venue Shooting Identified by Tempe Police Department Follow us on Twitter and friend us on Facebook	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5235
__label__cc	0.543699	0.456301	Goldrush 2019's Second-Round Lineup Announcement Is Raver Paradise The 10 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week I Never Want to Hear These Songs in a Fitness Class Ever Again Amanda Savage Amanda Savage \| May 31, 2017 \| 7:00am When you’re trying to get a serious workout on, music is essential for getting in the zone. A great playlist can make an hour breeze by. Music helps you tune out everything out around you, gives you a movement to hold on to when you feel like you should quit, and it can tame that inner panic when you're pushing yourself past your perceived limits. The Wild Times and Bikini-Clad Fun of Bass Splash 10 Phoenix DJs and Producers You Need on Your Summer Playlist When It Comes to Going Solo, Wu-Tang Clan Are Better Than The Beatles It’s not easy making a playlist for the masses. You’ve got to appeal to the young and old and also to different tastes. It can't be too loud, too techno, too rock, or too anything, really. The perfect workout song is simple and motivating. It makes you feel sexy and tough. But nothing makes suffering through wall-sits, 90-second planks, or countless squats worse than a song that's totally played out. It can throw a wrench into your otherwise positive head space. After countless workouts in fitness studios across the Valley, we’ve heard our share of repeat pop hits and have rounded them up here. Why? Because we'd all be better off if they were never played in a workout class again. Here they are: the overdone, cheesy, and downright annoying tracks that should be banned from workout classes. “If I’m Being Honest” — Chase Rice More than anything, this song promotes sitting around while eating and/or excessively drinking. “DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love” ft. Pitbull — Usher Don’t get us wrong, this was THE guilty-pleasure, weekend-vibes track of America six years ago … keywords: six years ago. Imagining Katy Perry shooting fireworks out of her chest does not make us think good thoughts. Any Remix of the Spice Girls' “Wannabe” The original is awesome. It doesn’t need a tropical house beat. “Closer” — The Chainsmokers Songs about a dude being a douche to a girl and trying to get back with her while telling her she can’t afford her car is not motivating. “The Final Countdown” — Europe Unless we're in an '80s-style boxing ring, this should not be playing. Anything Beyonce Totally kidding. Queen Bey makes the best workout music — whether it’s from today or 10 years ago. “Blank Space” — Taylor Swift Too basic. A happy hardcore remix of Frozen’s “Let It Go” Honestly any playlist could probably do without this song. I want to feel like a badass when I workout, not a princess at a rave. “Bang Bang” — Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj For some reason I feel like I’m listening to a commercial when I hear this song... “I Gotta Feeling” — The Black Eyed Peas Actually, I could probably do without hearing this one anywhere again. Mazel tov! “Walking On Sunshine” — Katrina & The Waves I've got sweat in places the sun don't shine, sweetie.Too happy, and not enough sass. “Party In The U.S.A.” — Miley Cyrus Sorry Miley, the party has been over since last fall … love your new look, though! “Right Round” — Flo Rida Another guilty pleasure whose time has come … and gone. “Valerie” — Steve Winwood Only if I get to wear leggings and a thong leotard while thrusting in a bridge. "Live While We're Young" — One Direction Mhm. Too young. "Whip It" — Devo Just ... no. "Die Young" — Ke$ha I've never cared for the message in this song. It's especially not what I want to hear when I am seriously wondering if I might die right now. The Nine Best Concerts in Phoenix This Weekend The Best Local Music of 2019 (So Far) The Nash Shines a Light on Arizona's Jazz Scene Phoenix Rapper Bag Of Tricks Cat Battles Car Dealership Over...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5236

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