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__label__wiki	0.935669	0.935669	TNState.edu \| Tickets \| MEN'S SPORTS MEN'S SPORTS WOMEN'S SPORTS WOMEN'S SPORTS Athletic Media Relations Aristocrat of Bands Job Opportunities in Athletics Football Ticket Information Basketball Ticket Information Parking & Tailgating All Sports Calendar OVC Digital Network Student Athlete Alumni ShopTigerGear.com Prospective SA Forms TNState.edu Tennessee State 10 3 6 13 32 Southeast Missouri 7 3 10 11 31 Tennessee State at Southeast Missouri \| November 19, 2016 SEMO TD 12:23 YOUNG 33 Yd Run (McCRUM kick) TSU TD 06:57 MEDLEY 1 Yd Pass From BUTLER (CLARK kick) TSU FG 00:34 CLARK 46 Yd SEMO FG 03:11 McCRUM 20 Yd TSU TD 07:26 MEDLEY 38 Yd Pass From BUTLER (CLARK missed kick) SEMO TD 02:52 HOSKET 35 Yd Run (McCRUM kick) TSU TD 13:37 SMITH 1 Yd Pass From BUTLER SEMO TD 07:13 YOUNG 4 Yd Run TSU TD 00:16 SMITH 14 Yd Pass From BUTLER (CLARK kick) Stats at a Glance 1st Downs 23 16 3rd Down Conversions 6-14 6-15 4th Down Conversions 0-2 0-0 Passing (Comp-Att) 279 (18-34) 129 (9-25) Rushing (Att) 196 (40) 134 (37) Penalties 6-60 4-30 Fumbles Lost 1 1 Possession 32:23 27:37 BoxscoreTeam StatsPlay-by-PlayDrivesDefense Tennessee State 32 Southeast Missouri 31 November 19, 2016 at 1 p.m. Houck Stadium , Cape Girardeau, Mo. TSU Comes from Behind, Wins 32-31 at SEMO CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. --- Ronald Butler found Patrick Smith for a 14-yard touchdown pass with 16 seconds remaining in regulation to give Tennessee State a 32-31 come from behind victory at Southeast Missouri State on Saturday afternoon. With the win the Tigers close out the regular season at 7-4 overall, 4-3 in Ohio Valley Conference play, while Southeast Missouri falls to 3-8, 3-5 in the OVC. SEMO used a 26 yard field goal from Ryan McCrum to extend its lead to 31-25 with 2:48 left on the clock. The Redhawks then received a big tackle on the ensuing kickoff, pinning the Tigers at the 12 yard line. Butler opened the drive with a 23 yard strike to Smith for some breathing room as the junior receiver stepped out of bounds at the 35. Two plays later the duo teamed up again, this time for 28 yards moving TSU to the SEMO 32. After a pair of running plays, Butler found Steven Newbold for 13 yards on a third-and-five, which put TSU at the 14 yard line. Two plays later Butler connected with Smith to even the score at 31-31. Lane Clark added the extra point giving TSU the one point advantage. The Redhawks tried a long pass play on the final play of the game, but senior Ezra Robinson pulled down his fifth interception of the season to secure the win. The Tigers had gone four games without a pick, after collecting 12 in the first six games of the season. Smith finished the game with a career high 11 catches as he went for 166 yards and two touchdowns. Butler closed out his career completing 18-of-34 passes for 279 yards and four touchdowns. Butler cemented himself in the TSU record books finishing seventh in passing attempts (678), eighth in completions (385) and seventh in touchdown passes (43). SEMO jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead with a score on the opening drive of the game. The Tigers needed to wait a couple series before pulling even when Butler found Mahlon Medley from a yard out. The Tigers earned their first lead of the game as Clark converted on a 46 yard field goal for a 10-7 lead just before the end of the first quarter. SEMO used the first of three field goals from McCrum to knot things up at 10-10, 3:11 before half time. The Tigers moved quickly down the field, keyed by a 20 yard pass from Butler to Newbold, giving the offense a chance to put more points on the board. The drive would stall setting up a Clark 49 yard attempt into the wind. The Hays, Kan. native drilled a low kick over the cross bar with room to spare as TSU jumped in front 13-10. The kick capped off a terrific junior campaign, as it entered the record books as the eighth longest in school history. The mark goes along with four others on the season including the top three (57, 55, 54) to go along with the fifth longest at TSU (52). Clark’s eight points on the day gives him 89 on the season, trailing only Jamin Godfrey (97) from 2013 for most points for a kicker in a single season. The kicker’s 17 made field goals in 2016 fell one short of Godfrey’s 18 in 2013. After a McCrum field goal, the Tigers regained its lead in the third quarter as Butler once again found Medley in the middle of the field for a 38 yard scoring play. The touchdown was the second on the day for Medley and third of the season. The sophomore tight end caught three balls for 58 yards. The point after was blocked, leaving the score at 19-13. The Redhawks stormed back to take a 20-19 advantage heading into the final stanza. TSU needed just over a minute in the final quarter to move back on top as Butler and Smith got together for a one yard touchdown pass in the back corner of the end zone. The two-point attempt failed leaving the Tigers ahead, 25-20. The score tipped off an electric fourth quarter for the 3,117 in attendance which sat in temperatures in the 40’s. The Redhawks took advantage of a bad snap by the TSU special teams to move down and score, as well as converting on the two-point play to take a 28-25 lead. SEMO would then use another miscue as a punt went off a TSU defender giving them the ball deep in Tigers territory, setting up the final field goal by McCrum. Defensively, the Tigers were led by Chris Collins who finished with 10 tackles and assisted on a pair of tackles for loss. David Kamara added nine tackles, three for loss. TSU received a big rushing performance from freshman Earl Harrison. The running back recorded career highs with 23 attempts and 168 yards. The Memphis, Tenn. native busted through the middle for an apparent 68 yard scoring run, but was negated by a penalty which was assessed at the two yard line. The 66 yard run is the longest for any TSU running back this season. Freshman Chris Rowland amassed 93 yards in kickoff returns giving him 965 for the season, setting a new TSU single season record. Rowland surpassed Avion Black’s 958 yards in 1999. Rowland came up just short of the combined return yard mark of 1,090 for 2016. Rowland will finish the regular season second in the nation with 1,076 yards in kickoff and punt returns. NOTES: Sunny and 47 degrees with winds at six mph at kickoff… Captains: Thomas Burton, Ronald Butler, Lane Clark and Chris Collins… Tennessee State won the toss and deferred to the second half; Southeast Missouri chose to receive… official kickoff time is 1:01 p.m…. Butler passed Gilbert Renfroe (1982-85) in completions (370) and James Wade (1989-92) in scoring passes (41) at TSU… the win was the first for the Tigers after trailing after three quarters (1-4); the Big Blue finished a perfect 6-0 on the season when bring a lead into the final quarter… #BigBlueRising TSUAA Copyright © 2019 Tennessee State Athletics. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5952
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__label__cc	0.627394	0.372606	News: 2019 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Breaks Cover By uptest Longer, Wider, Lower And Better Fuel Economy Lexus used last week’s Beijing Motor Show for the world introduction of the midsize 2019 ES 300h hybrid sedan. The totally redesigned car rides on the same Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) as the recent Toyota Avalon, and is longer, wider and lower than the outgoing model. The big news for green car fans is that the 2019 Lexus ES 300h hybrid gets an estimated 44 mpg, up four mpg from the previous model, according to Lexus. New Fourth-Generation Hybrid Drive System An all-new ultra-efficient Atkinson cycle 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine incorporates fast-burn combustion technology that makes it one of the most thermally efficient engines ever offered in a Lexus. The result is more power without increasing emissions or fuel consumption. Under the hood the technology is better than ever Various methods were used to achieve the results, including straight intake ports, increased valve angles and laser-clad valve seats. A variable capacity oil pump, multi-hole injectors, VVTi-E (Variable Valve Timing–intelligent) on the intake valves and a variable cooling system also contribute to the engine’s impressive heat and combustion management. The new engine is aided by two more power dense electric motors, one for propulsion and another that serves as a motor generator. Together they deliver a combined 215 total system horsepower. That’s up 15 horsepower. Other improvements include an upgraded hybrid system control computer to help mimic the feeling of power delivery from a standard gasoline engine. The engineers also mounted a smaller nickel-metal hydride battery underneath the rear seats; trunk space is now the same as the gasoline-powered ES. A New Look for the 2019 ES 300h The exterior styling change is evident as soon as you look at the car. The seventh-generation design uses a fast, almost coupe-like roofline that emphasizes its lower stance. A low hood enabled by the new ES platform produces a distinctive silhouette emphasized by an aggressive downward slant. The look is even more angular Up front, Lexus’s love it or hate it trapozodial grille uses vertical bars that radiate out from the center. The grille is framed by slit-like headlamps that enhance the sedan’s sense of motion. Wheels have been pushed closer to the corners thanks to a two-inch longer wheelbase and wider tracks front and rear. Like other recent Lexus updates and additions, the ES 300h now boasts some distinctly angular details, including an accent line that rises from front to rear, flowing into the sedan’s integrated spoiler. The rear end is clean and sharply chiseled, with LED taillamps that wrap around the quarter panels to provide a continuous styling line from any angle. Inside Is A Good Place To Be Like the body, the ES 300h interior has also been redesigned with new looks and materials. The driver’s focus is kept on the road ahead by placing the center display screen (8.0-inch or 12.3-inch), instrument panel and available heads up display in a tight cluster in the driver’s field of view. This frees up space for the front-seat passenger. Inside the latest Lexus ES keeps up its luxury tradition and adds new safety tech Thanks to the longer wheelbase, there is more rear seat legroom, which is actually greater than that of the full-size flagship LS sedan. New tech options include Apple CarPlay—a first for Lexus—Amazon’s Alexa, on-board Wi-Fi. Alas, still no Android Auto. A full array of active-safety features is standard as part of the Lexus Safety System+ 2.0, which builds on the outgoing car’s standard adaptive cruise control, automated emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist by adding bicyclist detection and improved night time pedestrian detection. The 2019 ES comes in three flavors, the hybrid ES 300h, the standard ES 350 with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine and a new ES 350 F Sport with sportier suspension and looks. The 2019 ES 300h will go on sale in the United States this September, and pricing should stay relatively similar to the current car’s starting figure of $42,815. Tech: 5 Fuel Efficiency Tips To Improve Your Car’s MPG →← 9 Tips for Taking Sports Photos like a Pro	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5964
__label__cc	0.621655	0.378345	Warren — Feature, Musings —08.06.2018 03:38 PM KINSELLACAST 25: Warren on Trudeau and the Danforth – and Lisa on being a single welfare Mom The segment with Lisa is something. Listen in. Ned Ludd says: I had no idea that your lovely wife was from the West coast. It was heart rendering to listen to her story, and I appreciate her openness in sharing her life experiences. I hope that others in similar circumstances will be inspired by her success. Eastern Rebellion says: Lisa’s story was harrowing, but also inspirational. It took a great deal of courage to relate those events, and I am sure it was an experience she would not wish on anyone. I am heartened to think that she has had much success since then, no doubt due to her hard work and dedication. Innocent III says: Dear Chief Magistrate, I tuned in as a skeptic and tuned out as a believer. Thank you both for this with special gratitude to LK for her candour – a solid argument for the just cancelled Basic Income program. There is a provocative discussion of this in a cracking new book by Samuel Moyn, ‘Not Enough’. Innocent III P.S. As I understand things, there is no copyright on titles. Exhibit A: The Replacements, ‘Let It Be’. Everything sucks - says: All it takes is a toxic employer, a bad manager, an unexpected health crisis, economic turmoil, or an unplanned pregnancy, or a slew of other personal tragedies and unfathomable situations people find themselves in. What shocks me is that with all the talk of the economy we’re stupid enough to waste so much human potential – I knew a guy who had excelled all his life. He grew up working hard, they were farmers, and had been raised by immigrant parents. Popular guy, well liked by peers, an incredible athlete, and a good student. A lot smarter than the confines of a classroom allow, but able enough to complete a couple degrees. He had worked all through university – and had bartended and done hard labor while he moved across Canada looking for an opportunity in his field. He got one, and excelled – was on his way up. One toxic workplace, a few toxic staff members, and an incompetent manager he was blacklisted, forced into labor, and was then diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma right when the economy collapsed. He did the chemotherapy alone for he had left his family years ago – no support at all other than the volunteer drivers taking him for treatments – now he’s recovered and still, years gone by, still having to deal with, having overcome everything thrown his way – shallow toxic people who could never have overcome the same, or done the same – and they want to talk about boot straps, while getting in the way of opportunity (they slandered and blacklistd him. When they start talking about boot straps it’s a bit rich, excuse the pun, that we’d expect folks who suffered so much adversity to be so much better than the folks talking about boot straps.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5966
__label__wiki	0.937224	0.937224	Editing Mr Smith We first see the mysterious Mr Smith in [[Rise]], when he opens a package sent by the late Captain Montgomery containing case files relating to Johanna Beckett and John Raglan. As he puts in a call to the Capitol and then to Castle, we realise that now, after Montgomery's death, he has become the man to hold the evidence that has been keeping Beckett and Montgomery's family alive. He instructs Castle to look after Beckett and steer her away from investigating her mother's murder. In [[Dial M for Mayor]], Mr Smith reappears to warn Castle that the death they are investigating relates to Johanna Beckett's murder, and gives him a phone number. Castle eventually calls to meet him, and they rendezvous in an underground parking garage, where he confirms that the murder is indeed part of a plot to topple the mayor. In a second rendezvous after the case has been solved, Castle demands more answers, but Smith refuses to give them. All he will say is that he intervened to save the mayor because he guarantees Castle's presence with Beckett at work, and that "a well-placed pawn can be more powerful than a king". At the end of [[Always]], Cole Maddox, who has escaped after throwing Beckett off the roof of the hotel, tracks down Mr Smith and demands the evidence he holds on Maddox's employer. The following day, in [[After the Storm]], we see Maddox torturing Smith, who refuses to talk or give up the information. Castle and Beckett, working from a photo of Montgomery's, manage to identify him as Michael Smith, an attorney, and start a desperate search for him, fearing that Maddox has him. They find him alive but badly injured, and the file of evidence keeping Beckett safe burned in the fire. But Castle is convinced that Smith must have kept a second file hidden, and they hunt for it - only Maddox gets there first, and is killed when the booby-trapped file is destroyed. Castle and Beckett return to hospital to see Smith. He explains he helped Montgomery because he owed him a favour, but now both he and Beckett are targets, and he advises her to hide. Castle and Beckett leave unsatisfied, change their minds and return, only to find that Smith has gone into cardiac arrest and died. Two years later, with Beckett framed and on the run in [[Veritas]], it emerges that a victim in the case has been seen with... Mr Smith. He had staged his own death to scare from the clutches of Bracken's men. He phones Castle and they meet again in the underground parking lot. He says there is one more piece of evidence – a recording of Bracken admitting to murder – somewhere, but no-one knows where, not even Bracken. He warns Beckett to run, saying Bracken is certain to kill her, and walks away. In the season 8 episode [[PhDead]], Beckett needs to find Smith once more; she asks Vikram Singh, now the 12th's tech, to "dig him up". Smith show up for a meet, continues to warn Beckett to leave him alone, and says he has a good life now - but he does give her a hint as to how to follow the trail she's after. Mr Smith is played by Geoff Pierson. [[Category:Characters\|Smith]] What number is the precinct? Retrieved from "http://wiki.castletv.net/index.php?title=Mr_Smith"	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5979
__label__wiki	0.882819	0.882819	Newsletter - 22 October 1971 Sales talk Now that the Buffalo’s gone Miss Thames 1970 Staff communication to be improved Newsletter – 22 October 1971 2 October 2018 Newsletter 0 The goings on inside Thames in October 1971 Fortnightly for the staff of Thames Television22 October 1971 Designers get together One of those joint conferences between ourselves and the BBC in which rivalry is forgotten for a while has recently taken place at Teddington. Members of the Guild of Heads of Television Design accepted the invitation of Patrick Downing to a meeting at Teddington on 7 October to discuss points of interest and mutual problems within the industry and to exchange ideas. (Patrick is founding chairman of the Guild which came into being at the beginning of this year). Those present were: Michael Yates, Head of Design, London Weekend; Peter Alexander, Head of Design, Scottish Television; Richard Levin, Head of Design Services, BBC; John Dilly, Head of Design, Southern; Eric Briers, Head of Design, Tyne Tees; Geoffrey Martin, Head of Design, Yorkshire; Richard Greenough, Head of Visual Services, ATV; Peter Roden, Head of Scenic Design, ATV; Alpho O’Reilly, Head of Design, Radio Telefis Eireann; Malcolm Beatson, Head of Design, ITN; Peter Ash, Head of Design, Granada; Clifford Hatts, Head of Scenic Design, BBC. An added reason for the meeting was that it was the last opportunity all the members had for a meeting with Richard Levin, before his retirement. After the meeting Patrick on behalf of Thames, entertained members of the Guild to dinner on the MV Iris. No floods The time of extreme flood danger from the Thames early this month has now come and gone without the river bursting its banks – though some newspaper reports just before the danger time talked of “the gravest threat of floods in one hundred years”. Sighs of relief everywhere – including Thames studios at Teddington where the Admin Department had taken precautions. Inevitably there is a sense of anticlimax and some people have wondered: was there unnecessary panic? As far as Thames was concerned there certainly was not. Flooding on a serious scale could have occurred. That it did not was due to a combination of three lucky factors: little rain to swell the rivers; very high barometric pressure; and a wind blowing against the tide. John Edwards with the prize awarded to “The Hardest Way Up” at the Trento International Film Festival for Mountain and Exploration Films. The documentary on the ascent of Annapurna, screened in March, won the award for The Best Television Film of the Festival. Mick Burke, one of the climbers on the Annapurna expedition, who received the award in Trento, tells me: “The two major prizes were won by a French film and an Italian film. When the awards were given out I think that the audience showed where the main prize should have gone. The clapping for Annapurna lasted two or three times longer than any other film.” Report — Munich Photo shows the Report team in the Hall of Portraits, Residenz Museum, Munich, when they were filming for the documentary. l. to r. Nino la Femina, lighting supervisor, Mike Fash, cameraman, Mary Horwood, P. A., Peter George, camera assistant, Jolyon Wimhurst, director, Des Williams, sound assistant and Sandy Macrae, sound recordist. Director Jolyon Wimhurst, reporter John Morgan and a Report film team have just returned from Munich where they were completing the new dramatised documentary on Munich which will be screened in the Spring of 1972. Munich, the Bavarian capital, has always had a weakness for extravagance and a reputation for laissez-faire. This attitude gave birth to artistic and political excesses – from its Baroque architecture to revolutionary ideas, culminated by the rise of Adolf Hitler. In the year of the Munich Olympics Report tells the story of the city from the beginning of the 18th century to the present day. EMI contract EMI Electronics has won a major television equipment contract worth almost £200,000 to re-equip a Belgian television studio for colour broadcasting. The contract, which includes the first export order for the company’s new ‘2005’ three-tube colour cameras, is for the replacement of existing EMI monochrome equipment at the Brussels studio of Belgium Radio Television’s Flemish Service. RELATED Consolidations Still winning As already reported in the Newsletter, the Thames Vauxhall Firenza at its very first appearance at a race meeting scored two out-right wins and broke the class record twice. The car continued its winning ways on its second outing at Inglistone on 10 October. It won the first saloon car race of the day, after Gerry Marshall had clocked the fastest lap in practice. Incidently the win was achieved despite the fact that the opposition was “formidable” to quote Bill Blydenstein. Before the final saloon car race (in which the Firenza was entered) the organisers gave each of the previous race winners a lap of honour. The unfortunate result of this was that the Firenza’s engine oiled up its plugs and although the plugs were changed the car went on three cylinders again during the race and finished seventh overall. But for the lap of honour it might well have come away with a double victory again. Photo shows Gerry Marshall cornering the Thames Firenza at Llandow in the first race on 26 September. (Photo by courtesy of Vauxhall Motors). U.S. Rivals “Variety”, the U.S.-published, international show business magazine has a unique vocabulary. For those of us who don’t see it regularly, the following review of Rivals of Sherlock Holmes may be amusing: Thames TV, the London independent, has whipped up a promising ITV network series meant to redress at least some of the balance with regard to the great detectives of Edwardian fiction. Hence the overall intriguing handle for this series of 13 hour long colorfilm mellers which has already sold in a number of off-shore markets. The initialer featured John Neville as a smoothie forsenic scientist – a bit too smooth, in fact, since Philip Mackie’s script (from an Austin Freeman story) portrayed the hero as a man of immaculate gee-whiz intellect as well as urbanity. It was, in short, no contest from the start in this tale of a brothel murder. Never mind the plot cliches – the producers couldn’t be faulted for being faithful to the original text in that respect. And include among the cliches a compliment to the Baker St. hot-shot, in that Neville, too, trailed a Watson-type sidekick. The seg was, however, nicely paced and sharply cast, and the Edwardian flavor came across effectively if economically. In notable support of Neville were James Cossins as his acolyte, Terence Rigby, Bernard Archard, Paul Darrow and, in particular, Eve Pearce as the madame-cum-innocent-landlady. Fast Workers Records were broken at Euston on 29 September to get a Daily Express ad on screen in the shortest possible time. The story began at 8.45 pm, when advertising duty officer Tony Clemens received a call from the Express asking if we had a spot available that night. We hadn’t, but one was cleared at 9.58 pm. By 9.45 pm, the script and artwork were ready and cleared, and were taken to Presentation for taping, and the commercial duly went out one hour and ten minutes after receipt of the first enquiry. John Robertson, the Publicity Manager of the Express, came to see the transmission, and expressed his gratitude for the co-operation we had given his organisation at such short notice. RELATED Now that the Buffalo’s gone Armchair for Armchair There’s a neat compliment for the Armchair Theatre series in a glossy magazine campaign by Parker-Knoll at the moment for their Buccaneer suite of chairs. The ad shows three photographs of a man watching telly while sitting on a Buccaneer armchair. The captions read: “It’s an armchair for ‘Armchair Theatre’”…, “A knees-up for ‘Come Dancing'”…, “And an escape from the fifth repeat of the ‘Wooden Horse’”… Fortunately for our reputation the man is sitting up keen, alert and vigilant for “Armchair Theatre”; very relaxed for “Come Dancing” and sound asleep for the “Wooden Horse”. Out in front At the end of the first 39 weeks of 1971, Thames has established a clear lead over the BBC and all other ITV programme companies in numbers of programmes in both the Network Top Twenty, and the London Top Ten. Up to 3 October, we had had 169 programmes in the Top Twenty (21-5 per cent) compared to Granada’s 153 programmes (19 4 per cent) and the BBC’s 149 programmes (19 0 per cent). In the London Top Ten we had screened 244 programmes (55-8 per cent) and originated 127 programmes (29 1 per cent). Full tables: Network Top Twenty THAMES 169 21.5 GRANADA 153 19.4 BBC 149 19.0 ITN 126 16.1 YORKSHIRE 80 10.2 ATV 53 6.8 LWT 51 6.5 OTHER ITV 4 0.5 London Top Ten Screened LWT 81 18.6 London Top Ten Originated GRANADA 66 15.1 ITN 42 9.6 YORKSHIRE 21 4.8 Booked? No, not quite! Ciss Stapleton, lady cleaner with Thames, gets a big smile from the local traffic warden, Ciss had just collected her new trolley from Bob Hurley, so she decided to invest in ‘L’ plates until she feels ‘qualified’. Ciss, by the way, has been with Rediffusion and Thames for 15 years. Tags: Alpho O'Reilly armchair theatre Austin Freeman Bernard Archard Bob Hurley Ciss Stapleton Clifford Hatts Come Dancing Daily Express Des Williams EMI Eric Briers Eve Pearce Geoffrey Martin James Cossins John Dilly John Edwards John Neville John Robertson Jolyon Wimhurst Malcolm Beaton Mary Horwood Michael Yates Mick Burke Mike Fash Munich MV Iris Nino la Femina Parker-Knoll Patrick Downing Paul Darrow Peter Alexander Peter Ash Peter George Peter Roden Philip Mackie Report Richard Greenough Richard Levin Sandy Macrae teddington Terence Rigby The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes Tony Clemens Trento International Film Festival Variety Vauxhall Firenza Wooden Horse Categories: Staff communications Author: Newsletter Newsletter was a fortnightly A4 staff information sheet for Thames employees Martin Robertson	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line5982
__label__cc	0.588934	0.411066	HUMAN PYRAMIDS MICKEY FREELAND: Mo Fresher Than The Produce Section MICKEY FREELAND aka Mickey Free aka Bow N Arrow is a very talented young man. Lately he's been working in his brother Chris' studio Beat Babies recording, mixing and engineering Baltimore bands like Noble Lake, Sri Aurobindo, and most recently Jana Hunter. Some might say that he is personally responsible for recommending that all of Wham City relocate to Baltimore from SUNY Purchase. He is definitely responsible for running in a Baltimore rap-pack including but not limited to Jones the Rapper, Height, PT Burnem and AK Slaughter, and for mastering a turn of phrase that would embarrass your mother even when his mother is in the audience. What do you do? What are you doing the most lately? I'm a producer/rapper/mix engineer. But the most fulfilling thing I do is waiting tables. I'm just now finishing up producing/mixing the new Height record. How long have you done these things? About 12 years. Why do you do them? How does it make you feel? Well, I don't really want to do anything else, and aside from making people laugh, there's not much else that I'm naturally very good at. I'm not stupid; I'm sure I could do other things, but i have actual nightmares about going back to school, you know? This is the the thing for me. When was That Moment in your life that told you you would become what you are? What happened? Actually, I kind of had that recently. Last fall I had kind of a nervous breakdown after my first big music "break" fell through. It tour me up and I thought I was gonna be a failure. I was on some "....and I never even graduated COLLEGE!!!" type shit, real miserable, defeated and scared. Anyway, I started to come out of it, and started playing more shows again. I played an awesome show at the Zodiac in spring I guess, and the crowd reaction was just great. I got off stage and I had that glowing feeling. I was watching the next group ( I believe it was AK Slaughter), and they were great, and I felt great, and I just thought, "THIS is what I do. It's really all I'm gonna do (music in general, that is)". And that felt fine. I mean, I'm still scared about the future all the time, but now I feel like I'm just going with my DNA, you know? How has your life changed or not changed to accommodate that moment's effect on you? I'm REALLY trying to worry less about the future and just do what I feel like I have to do. if I feel like I'm loosing steam, I'll try to remember that we only get ONE shot at this life thing. Thats really amazing (and scary) if you think about it. So you have to make a big attempt, you know, even if it ands up as a big failure. It's pretty good just to try in a lot of ways. How has your work affected your life in return? It's a double edged sword. The more I focus and get done, the better i feel about what I'm doing and the path I'm on. But the stakes get higher, too. The more you believe in yourself, the more it hurts if your dreams get dashed. Can you tell me a little more about your relationship to rap music? I started rapping at about 11 as a joke, cause my brother Chris began a novelty rap group and I said "that stuff is so dumb, any one could do it" he said "prove it" and I came up with this: "I'm running for Rapper, in the next election, cause I'm mo fresher than the produce section". he was impressed and I joined the group. With in a few years myself, my brother and my best friends Dan Keech, Bob Sherin and Mike Romano had all begun listening to rap seriously and started rapping seriously. I guess because we were already music geeks we appreciated rap for how great it was a bit earlier than some of these other white motherfuckers in the game of life. Is it how you started making music in the first place? In a way yes, but I started playing guitar soon after and that was my main instrument until the end of high school. I was in a couple rock bands with my brother and the rest of those previously mentioned dudes. We were actually all in the band SUPER BASS QUAD which in ways was a precursor to Oxes, my brothers popular math rock band. He played drums in SBQ. How does rapping make you feel? Do you find you are able to say things that you couldn't otherwise? Well, I tend to say whatever it is I'm thinking most of the time anyway. But lately in particular, I'm finding that I like to put even more of my own thoughts and opinions into my tracks. Rap is a great medium for putting your own strange take on things out into the world, because it follows a pretty rigid structure in general, but the subtleties you bring to the table are what really sets you apart. For a long time I just focused on flow and snappy lines, but now I'm really making an effort to put as many of my own personality quarks into a track as possible. I was/am scared to do this, cause the things I think about the most are Race, Sex, Depression, Comedy, History... topics that are either controversial, disgusting or just plain boring. But I think I can maybe say a lot with a little, which is what you're trying to do in a rap verse. So instead of just finding different ways to say I'm awesome, I'm hoping that if i put enough honesty into my rhymes, even if people are put off by the subject matter, they'll be able to dig where I'm coming from cause the format/delivery is inherently entertaining. Hopefully. To answer the first part of your question, rapping makes me feel pretty great. I struggle alot over lyrics, but once I'm satisfied and I'm actually performing it's the shit. I guess you kind of feel like you're a bard that happens to be rocking the fuck out of the king's court while telling a cool story (that totally made sense so just keep reading). Plus if I perform well I might get to blaze sex with an impressed female. Tell me about your relationship with your brother Chris Freeland and what you've been up to with him lately. Chris is the milkman's son. He's four years older. He is absolutely, 100% the person most responsible for getting me into music and developing my own sense of humor, which is how me and him first became close. Around the time that I was in middle school, I think he saw that I was finally smart enough to have a not-totally retarded sense of humor, and also to appreciate music for the first time. It was like a project for him. He took me to shows and let me hang out with his cool friends, who are now my cool friends. Since then I think we've really both been sounding boards for each other. We're closer than ever right now, in large part due to the studio that chris has started. We've both been into mixing and recording our own music for a while now, but since Chris got a Pro Tools rig 2 years ago, that aspect of his creativity has really taken off. At this point, he's basically recording bands full time. I began assisting him this past year, after learning some of the basics interning at Lord Baltimore Studios. I believe us working together in his studio (called Beat Babies) is really opening up a whole new chapter for us creatively. I never really learned music theory, but I know what sounds good. Me and Chris come from the same perspective that way; we just love production. We both kind of see it as a part of the creative process to mix/engineer/produce an artist. It makes me feel like I'm in the band for a few days, offering what I can. I get a HUGE thrill being able to help someone get the sound they have in their head to come out of the speakers. It's great. I'm just impatient with myself and I always want to be better than I am. But I guess that's good? Anyway, Chris and I really work well together because we see eye to eye on music; we hear a song and in many ways we already know how it should sound, and often times we're thinking the same thing. He is also insanely diplomatic in a recording situation, which is fucking crucial. What does humor mean to you? What does humor mean? Sometimes I wonder, if I could only be funny, or only make music, which would I choose? And I think in a way I'd rather be funny. If I couldn't joke around I'd go nuts. There are people I know and admire for whom making music is like breathing; they can't help themselves, their understanding of melody and song structure is that strong. Jenn and Andy from Wye Oak, Dave Heumann from Arboretum, Cass McCombs. I look at them and wonder where that comes from. I never felt like I had that. I've got a basic feel for music that I've built upon, but it didn't really come that naturally. Humor is different for me. This sounds big-headed I guess, but since I was fairly young I just felt like I knew what was funny about a situation. Something happens and my brain just says "say this, it'll be awkward as hell!". I guess I just see how every situation, no matter how mundane, is totally ridiculous on some level, so why not have fun with it, you know? A sense of humor is so important to me because I think it's really a window into someone, and society in general. By sharing a joke, or observing one's reaction to an off-color comment, you learn a lot. You learn what their hang-ups are, you may learn what their turn-ons are, you can tell what their politics are or if they're practical or a dreamer. I love to make leap-of-logic, abstract kind of comments and see who picks up what I'm putting down. Usually it's one of my best friends who's on my page already. Humor is like mortar to a friendship, at least with my friendships. It's what makes my brother and I so close. When we were young, The Simpsons molded us and made us realize that comedy is high art. I think if you can joke about something, it's like the easiest way in the world to find out how you really feel about it, and that is invaluable. Plus, it's easier than reading a dumb book. First ten words that come to your mind when you think of David Lee Roth. Don't think, just write. David Lee Roth: GO Paramedic. Blond. Sunglasses. Leopard. Hair. Hot. Wild. Happy. Strong. Satisfied. Do you have anything you'd like to ask me? Do you think success makes people like us, artist types, happy? Do you think most creative people feel they need recognition to be validated? I think the thing that makes creative people truly happy is the freedom, time and space to achieve their desired ends, with true success as a measure of how much of this type of freedom one is able to sample within their lifetime. Success is completing a project to your own satisfaction: you feel happy because you were able to do it your way, and maybe sharing it with others brings happiness. Sometimes not. Happiness is not always the thing to shoot for; speaking for myself, these days I'm happiest doing a crossword puzzle or listening to people talk about Huey Lewis & The News. Sometimes happiness feels like something else entirely, like nausea or vertigo. As for validation, some people want to be acknowledged elaborately, some people would rather just do their thing and wear sunglasses and not make a scene, and some people won't show the world their gifts until they've penetrated the veil. Its a matter of taste as well as a matter of survival; whatever it takes to get you through the month. The good news (slash bad news) is that, these days, recognition of things and people is at an all-time high. Labels: baltimore, butts, David Lee Roth, interview, job, language, Mickey Freeland, music, rap, serving, storytelling KIM TABARA: Disagreeable to the Patrons KIM TABARA is the pen name of one of Baltimore's most elusive yet dedicated supporters and scenesmen. He is a proficient writer, friendly chap, and he's been going to shows in Baltimore since before the city started acting like South Williamsburg. Two things about Kim are evident: one, he is very quiet, and two, he is absolutely everywhere you think you need to be. I write and I make music. I am from a musical household, so I have been singing since I could verbalize. It started in a public way in children's choir, moving closer to its present form via bad grunge bands in high school. Guitar/instruments came later via the Unheard Ones. I started creatively writing in middle school. I remember getting in trouble for writing mash-notes to crushes. I wrote for my high school newspaper, extolling the virtues of the Melvins, Fudge Tunnel, and Universal Order of Armageddon over the prevailing G'N'R wisdom. I wrote for my college newspaper, sometimes filling out the entire A & E section with my odd rants thanks to a complicit editor. Towson University didn't seem to care as much about the Fall's album reissue campaign as I did. I think I do both because they allow me access to emotions that I have trouble expressing otherwise. I think I do both because they leave me deeply satisfied after doing them in ways that other activities do not. I think I do both because I have to. I was in a noise band called Within (this incarnation featured original members Mike Apichella and Lisa Starace). Let's say it was 1995 or so. We were playing a coffee in house in east Baltimore, near where I grew up. The music we played was so disagreeable to the patrons that we forced the majority to leave the place and stand outside until we were done. When we completed our set, the patrons criticized us and our music, attacking us verbally on the street as we loaded out our gear. Although I have written and sung things that have had the opposite effect in people, I think I always hope to inspire that reaction in some people whenever I make anything. If I don't, I'm not doing my job. I was already heading in a certain direction in my life at that point, and you could argue that that moment (and moments like it) cemented it. I have lectured on the topic "How Baltimore Music Destroyed my Life," and I still believe that lives I could have lived were destroyed in those times. I wonder if I will ever again feel so clear in purpose and determination as I did that night. I have been chasing that moment ever since, of being able to rattle skulls, to attack with great effectiveness our modern mess, to pierce the veil, to ruin someone's evening by making them think about things they don't want to think about. I feel like my work has created a chain of connection between my past and present. I do not see this all of the time, and I often assume that the flame of my creativity has guttered and almost gone out, but then I look back and see that no matter that circumstance in which I have found myself, I have always been trying to make music and write. It has created a body of work that only needs to matter to me. Is David Lee Roth still relevant? How? David Lee Roth is an amazing human being. He has the ability to charm the pants off of anyone. No matter how far he has gone into doing outrageous and self-indulgent things, you cannot help but love him and root for him, unless you are another member of the Van Halen continuum. Pretty well, thanks! Writing Link: http://www.beatbots.com/view.php?staff=38 (Beatbots articles listed, if you scroll down) Music Link: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=110528127 (best summary of my musical activity thus far) Labels: art, baltimore, blogging, David Lee Roth, improvised music, interview, kim tabara, music, text RJYAN KIDWELL: A Holy Ritual Rjyan Kidwell is also known as CEX. Scooped up by Tigerbeat6 at the tender age of 17 or thereabouts, he's been thirsting along music's electronic byways for almost nearly but not quite decades. He's inquisitive, brutally smart and a voracious reader. These days, he lives in Baltimore, does the dishes, and makes frequent public appearances. I pretty much only ever really just pray all the time. That’s what I do the most, both in terms of frequency and percentage of the over-all effort I put into living. If I were the United States’ budget, praying would easily be my defense spending. But I suppose it’s “defense spending” already anyways, innit? Longer than I’ve done anything else I still do. Maybe 16 years? Which, now that I say it, seems like a really long time to nurse a secret of this magnitude. Dan Savage never answers my letters for some reason, and there’s basically no one else on the planet I can broach this topic with safely. Imagine going somewhere for 16 years where no one ever called you by your real name—could you imagine suddenly after 16 years what it would be like to hear a stranger’s voice suddenly call your name out somewhere behind you? That’s what this interview suddenly feels like. It makes me feel good. Exactly because the prayings make me feel physically euphoric and —perhaps even more importantly— completely present, this is precisely why I am all the time doing them. To override my programmed, robot mind— the mind that can never leave the site of clocks or dollars, the mind that manages the litany of inane and repetitive tasks I must complete over and over and over in order to earn the money for the bank and the landlord and all the politicians and the drug dealer— having access to a completely non-diminishing method of flushing that mind out of existence, even just temporarily, is something for which I feel a profound, genuine gratitude. It makes me feel connected me to the Earth from which I was born in spite of the web of alien contrivance the military-industrial people-management behemoth has used to ensnare my existence. I think ancient monks would understand how I feel— praying a hole right through the polluted ozone, lifting your voice above the maddening, bloodthirsty racket made by the rest of humanity, shooting a prayer out into diamond-speckled space farther and faster than any graceless hulk of materialist science-sculpture will ever be able to travel, so that the source of this immutable and ever-present good that I feel whilst praying will know I am here and that I have not forsaken the beauty of her natural arrangements. That Moment has been the climax of virtually every prayer I have executed in during the course of my adult life, a re-occurring phenomenon which, when ranked against any other re-occurring phenomena, easily comes out to be the most preferable of all re-occurring phenomena. In every case, there was a literal climax. The most literal climax. The archetypal climax. Most of the time there’s more than one, and every person who joins in these kinds of devotions magnifies the scale of every climax (indeed, of the entire universe, which must expand to yet contain it) exponentially. Like the prophet says, “Wherever three or more are gathered in my name, I am there.” Group prayer is a holy ritual and people who are deprived of that experience cannot truly contemplate unity with anything but the foggiest approximation. Tragically misdirected violence gushes like a geyser of blood from the wounded psyches of these isolated creatures. That’s how you domesticate an animal— you put a rubber band around their nads and eventually they turn black and fall off. It’s pretty easy, I don’t need any equipment or particular environment of any kind, I can pray basically anytime, anywhere. And contact with that force to whom I feel so much gratitude— that immersion in, and merging with the source of mercy itself, with a fountain that never stops flowing, that has gentleness and mercy in quantities far more than sufficient for any and all who desire— it is necessary for me to experience this regularly, or else I begin to feel morbid, irritated, and rash. I’ve been sure to organize my life in such a way that material concerns can’t ever draw me too far away from my communion with the infinite, with the physical manifestation of (and material evidence of!) love. It is probably the only thing in this universe that has stayed my hand the many times I’ve lost my patience with humanity and felt it necessary to fatality the whole species at once. Please expound on your favorite book, movie, color and breed of dog or cat or horse. I think EYES OF THE OVERWORLD by Jack Vance is maybe the best book. It’s about the future, when the sun shines much less brightly, and nobody knows how much longer til it goes completely out, and everyone’s a dick. On a scale of one to ten, how hot is David Lee Roth at his hottest? What/ when is his hottest? What is ten? Ten is when you see the person for the first time and you immediately start freaking out like Eddie Vedder at the end of the Jeremy video, shaking your head and doing the “Spo-o-whoaaa-ken” part and the “Woo wooo woo” part and the “Ay yay yay yay” part, all the parts near the end of the song. That’s ten, that’s what ten is all about. His hottest was when he was nineteen years old, and on this scale he was maybe a 5. How do you feel about techno? Yes! What is techno? What constitutes the basis of techno? It seems to have so many attractive and ingenious variants. Fancy perky guises. Awful hideous manifestations. What accounts for how it can be so good and fun and so bad and irritating all at once, or if not all at once then how is it that elements closely related either gel or chafe. Good rave and bad rave are very close neighbors, why is that? The drugs?It seems to take so little to make something that is often lame truly exciting and interesting. By little I don't mean talent I mean tiny turns of electronic phrase, choice changes etc. Here's what I like: MJ Cole, Carl Craig, Mouse on Mars, Lo-Fi FNK, that French House stuff, Chili Hi Fly, Morgan Geist and the Environ 12" series so I really like Metro Area, plus Bolz Bolz, and Chicago dude Beige, oh man this is really making me miss WEEKEND. Do you remember that store in Chicago? Jim Magas would buy the music and his wife would make soap and bubble bath goo. What a field day. "Jim, whats the awesomest thing you've heard all week?" BLAM. Also at the time I was working for Thrill Jockey (2000 - 2002) so I was listening to a ton of Sonig stuff, Schlammpeitziger etc. And then that at Robert Johnson in Frankfurt a DJ played a techno version of a Spyro Gyra song I used to listen to religiously at age 13. Almost puked from nostalgia and back-seat feelings. Who can get me that gig of the lady who sings one or two phrases over and over during the course of a song? Rjyan can be found at http://mustfinish.com http://cexja.ms Top two photos by Rjyan, bottom orange-shorts photo from CEX Wikipedia page he's on twitter too @cexmang ha ha ha Labels: art, baltimore, cex, David Lee Roth, dishwashing, experimental, God, interview, monologues JAMES JACKSON TOTH: The Halcyon Days of Chipmunk Punk photo of James and Jessica by David Garland, WNYC James Jackson Toth AKA Wooden Wand AKA WAND lives in Tennessee with his wife Jessica. He's released dozens of albums under a variety of guises and combinations. At one point, he made a really ornate record with tons of complicated and well-known personnel, and then later, after what is widely acknowledged as the worst year of his life, he made a stripped-clean bare-knuckles singer-singing-songs record. The latter, Born Bad, showcases a raw voice, creepily straightforward lyrics and a confessional, curse-peppered jukebox-and-peanut-shells atmosphere. Born Bad also begat the dawn of WAND, working-class everyman layered in filth and heartbreak, traveling aimlessly. James Jackson Toth's favorite book is Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridien, his favorite movies are Apocalypse Now, Tender Mercies, and/ or Paper Moon, his favorite color is "fresh spinach green" and his favorite dog is a Boston Terrier, for which he "would gladly lay down (his) life...if it looked at (him) just right." My pleasure is skee ball but I come here for a hot dog. Also, I'm a songwriter, which is not the same as someone who writes songs. Lately I've been writing songs and making chili. No songs about chili yet, but I assume one is imminent. I started writing songs pretty late - freshman year of college I think. I wanted to be ready. But I've been obsessed with music as an art form since the halcyon days of Chipmunk Punk. I don't really decide. I guess it makes me feel good, like I am doing God's work. Otherwise I wouldn't do it. I've been pretty good at avoiding things I don't want to do for most of my life. I'm superstitious and believe there is a reason I've been blessed / cursed with a communicable muse, so I put it through the paces, so to speak. In my 5th grade yearbook there was a section where you had to write a poem about what you were going to be. I wrote a really lousy poem that went something like "I'll be the bassist in a heavy metal band / we'll play on the street and on the sand." Well, all of that has come to pass, among other things and, lousy rhyme or not, I have performed on both sand and gravel. Resigning myself very early to a life of no health insurance, nothing resembling a long term plan, the role of a wastoid in the eyes of most of the western world, tedium, fear, etc. But also ecstasy, joy, love, friendship... My work is life and vice versa, so I have no idea. I might have been a good veterinarian. Or maybe a dog trainer. Something with dogs. Who knows. Does David Lee Roth affect who you are? If so, how? Funny you should ask. Diamond Dave figured prominently in what could be called my formative years. We didn't have MTV when I was growing up, but when we'd visit my grandparents for the holidays, I'd bring blank VHS tapes and tape a years worth of music videos at their house to watch back home. I used to watch the videos for "Yankee Rose" and "Goin' Crazy" over and over again, those were my favorites. I memorized every frame of those videos. I still really love Eat 'Em and Smile - that album rules, and holds up surprisingly well. Do you watch reality TV? Sometimes. Especially on the machines at the gym because it feels like I'm earning it. Learn more about the world of James Jackson Toth http://ecstaticpeace.com/artist.php?id=20 Labels: David Lee Roth, dogs, experimentation, interview, music, tennessee Max Eilbacher of Needle Gun gets down in the dishcoteque Labels: dishwashing, experimentation, improvised music SAMANTHA CORNWELL: The Curveball Samantha Cornwell is an artist living in LA. She graduated from Brown University in Providence, lived in Brooklyn for a time and recently relocated to the West Coast. A focus on women's studies, storytelling and performativity manifests in her work, more of which can be found at http://cargocollective.com/samanthacornwellworks#46083. She doesn't have a favorite color at the moment, but she's waaaay into bloodhounds. I do a lot of video installation art. I've had a lot of opportunities lately to show my work, which is a great way to get motivated. I've been working in video for about four years now. It started in college when I took a summer class with a professor named Marlene Malik. When I was younger I was really into theater, but I got to a point where I felt like I was not getting what i needed from it. This made the discovery of my passion for video even more exciting. I do my art work because I have to in order to communicate a certain side of myself that I can't effectively express with words and body language alone. When I have an obsession, the best way for me to organize my thoughts is through doing a piece about it. When I'm making a piece I feel insane, but in a way that is very productive and rewarding. Still from The Caribbean Debutante's Index Its hard to pick just one. I've known I wanted to be an artist since I was little. I was very productive in college, but after I graduated and moved back home with my parents I was in a little bit of a creative rut for awhile. The stress of the job market certainly didn't help either. A very recent moment occured surrounding my move to Los Angeles from Brooklyn. This was four or five months ago. I was working a job I hated at a recreation center in Queens, and got a job offer to work on a certain TV show in Los Angeles. I was looking for a way out of my job, so I jumped on the opportunity. Around the same time, a friend of mine named Alice Shay was curating a show at a place in Brooklyn called The Division of Human Works. The show was called "Shape Shifting: Reinventing Heritage". Alice requested that I do a piece for the show. At first I considered turning it down, because at this point I had about two months until I was due to move to Los Angeles, and I knew that I had a lot of stress ahead of me. However, I suddenly had this realization that I didn't have any substantial creative work to show for the year and a half that I had been living in New York after graduating from Brown. Sure, I had started many projects, but hadn't finished anything. It became clear to me that it was very important for me to do some good work that I could be proud of if I wanted to have any hope of continuing on as an artist. I was at risk of losing it for good. I'd been meaning to do a piece about my maternal grandmother for awhile, but had not seen one through to completion. My grandmother died when I was seventeen. We had been quite close when I was a little girl, but as I developed into a selfish teen that changed. Her death really threw me a curve ball, and to be honest, I've never really gotten over the loss. Alice's show seemed like a great opportunity to do a piece around her, especially since it involved the theme of heritage. For the next month and change I worked my ass off on the piece, dividing my time between filming, editing, typing, building, and collecting objects that I felt would evoke my grandmother's spirit and persona. In the end I had a piece that I was really excited about, and it involved food too! The show opened on March 20th of this year. At the opening a lot of people saw my piece and responded really well to it. The whole experience really drove home how important it was for me to be prolific, and make pieces that really engaged spectators. 10 days later I moved to Los Angeles. Since I've been in LA, my motivation has grown stronger. I currently have an installation up in a show called City Of Angles, which is at the At&t center. The change of scenery coupled with the spark set off by the show in March has really done wonders for my mind and my drive. Maybe one day I won't want to make videos, but I can't even fathom it. In the past I was so focused on gainful employment, that I didn't really leave enough room for art work in my life. These days I really don't let those stresses effect me as much. My jobs here in LA tend to be project to project, so in between things I take time to work on my own art work, and other projects that are of interest to me. Its not as stable as having a 9-5 job in an office that I go to 5 days a week, every week, but it allows me to do what I want to be doing, and keeps things interesting. It fulfills me, and gives me opportunities to meet really interesting people that I may not have met otherwise. What does David Lee Roth mean to you? Haha. I really like his cover of California Girls. Almost more than the original. I wouldn't consider myself a huge fan, but I'm glad to live in a world that he exists in. Maybe some day I'll do a piece about him. Yeah. Do you think David Lee Roth has aged gracefully? Samantha can be seen in action on her website and here: http://thehumanpyramid.blogspot.com/2007/02/stairwell-gallery-21006.html Labels: art, David Lee Roth, human pyramids, interview, lexie mountain boys, providence, storytelling JENN WASNER OF WYE OAK: Fluids Notwithstanding Jenn Wasner & Andy Stack are Wye Oak, a rock and roll duo from Baltimore. They are both in their early twenties and have been touring nonstop recently. This interview was executed right before they went to Europe with the Dodos, and then scrambled all over the US with Blitzen Trapper. The image above is Jenn at the Merge Records 20th anniversary party where they hot-tubbed with Superchunk. The last time I saw Jenn was in the Nordstrom Rack men's shoe department, where we discovered that Andy & I have roughly the same size foot. What do I do? I just spent the last week visiting family out-of-state, trying to construct viable answers to that very question. I think I do music. Play in bands and stuff. I play in this one band, Wye Oak, which is about to go on tour for 9 (count em!) weeks starting in September. That band consists of me and my colleague Andrew Stack. We just put out a new album that looks like this: I also play in this band Noble Lake, in which Andy and myself (along with an illustrious cast and crew of pickers, pluckers and jammers) expound upon James Sarsgaard's gothic country masterpieces. This summer we made a record, which is, I think, mostly finished. But lately, it seems like what I'm doing the most has very little to do with either of these things. Mostly I'm just doing...bullshit. Like, dishes and laundry and balancing of checkbooks, etc. Trying to tie up loose ends so that when we finally do leave for tour in a couple of weeks I can just ride the wave....you know? I've been playing in bands for all of my teen and adult life, but only in the past few years have I been lucky enough to start doing real stuff like touring and answering sweet interviews! (I like this interview because I find myself writing like I would if I was just talking to you, Lexie, even though I know other people will read it, probably.) Anyway...yes...let's go with four years. Because I have few other skills (other than waiting tables, which you know I am amazing at) and playing music as my "job" is just as incredible and fun and exciting as you think it could be. I even like the crappy stuff, like the excessive driving and the playing with crappy bands sometimes and the shitty road food and all of that. I never really got to travel when I was a kid so even driving a few hours away has this super extreme energy to it that I really love. And sometimes people like your band, which is the best of all. Probably when our label (the swell folks at Merge Records) send us a casual email one day that was like "hey, whaddya say we put out this record of yours and basically legitimize your entire band and make your dreams of being a career musician come true!!" That's not what the email actually said but that's how I read it. That moment pretty much made it possible for us to do everything that we currently do. I was out shopping with a lady friend when Andy called to tell me the news and I started babbling and spouting fluids and embarrassed myself in front of the whole store. That was a GREAT day, fluids notwithstanding. My life has changed in major, major ways. I pretty much do music stuff now, which seems kind of insane. People I don't already know come to our shows and listen to our music. I've gotten to travel around to awesome places and meet great people. Well, for the most part I was pretty much prepared to keep at this music stuff indefinitely, because I had no other plan for my life and I was just going to MAKE it work. But the fact that it happened so quickly is amazing, not least of which it kind of vindicates me in the eyes of my immediate and extended family. There were a lot of judgments passed when I dropped out of college to wait tables and start a band. Not that it was that big of a deal...I'm sure most people in creative/arts professions suffer the same judgments daily. But I have to admit that it is really nice to go to my grandparents, for example, and be able to present them some indicators of "success" in a context that they can understand. Like, "so-and-so blog really likes my band" doesn't mean anything to them. But "hey, you can buy my album in BestBuy!" --that means the world. It really means a lot to me that they can be proud of me in ways that they understand. What is the best thing David Lee Roth has to offer the world? By far the best thing about David Lee Roth is the existence of this website: http://www.thetyser.com/ I spent like an hour and a half doing this. For more about Wye Oak: http://www.wyeoakmusic.com and myspace and stuff Labels: baltimore, David Lee Roth, interview, music, restaurant, waiting tables RIC ROYER: The Spaghetti Carbonara of the Rich Current artistic director of the LOf/T at Load of Fun (voted Baltimore's Best Theatre Space by the Citypaper in this year of our lord 2009), Ric Royer is perhaps best known as part of the Performance Thanatological Society with longtime collaborators Jackie Milad, G. Lucas Crane (nonhorse), Bonnie Jones and Lauren Bender. His chimeric monologues are a springboard for his rampant and hungry imagination; often, the effect of time and place transports Royer in his work to places he may have never intended, to places that are as surprising to him as they are to the audience. It is often difficult to identify whether the source of Royer's verbage is composed and deliberate or from a strange and boundless place only freshly emerging right there onstage, and that's one of the great things about seeing him live. Photos accompanying this interview are from his most recent work with the Performance Thanatological Society, 50 Greatest Ladies and Gentlemen, taken by the lighting director Yi Zhao at the Ontological-Hysteric Theatre in NYC. Talk. Talk on stage. Teach. Organize. I am also a terrible person. I’m sorry if I have hurt you. You too have hurt me whether you know it or not. And this is what makes me hurt others. When people ask "what do you do?" I will be forced to answer, "I can't make love- at least not successfully- without the cold, sharp feeling of a straight razor being held to my throat". This is how advanced I really am. Talk: Since 2. Talk on stage: since 6. Teach: since 28. Organize: since 20. No, I will not answer this question, I cannot even think about this question. The last time I sat down to think about "why I do blah", I kept myself awake for 72 continuous hours. The only way to even approach an answer to such a question (which is not to answer it, but to at least create a reasonable perspective devoid of ego-centrism and self-delusion) is to consider why the maggot lives for the rotting slab of meat, which, to the maggot, is only the entire universe. This is "life": a rancid hunk of pork. To each their own they say. So why life at all? There is so much in the cosmos, and so little of it is alive and aware. But "life" continues to strives to be alive. If the conditions are right, the cell will stretch itself to an amoeba, the amoeba to the sea creature, the sea creature to the land animal, the land animal to man. Darwin hesitated to call this progress, and I can understand why. Too often, life is no consolation for the fact that we die. Lexie, I know, there are days when you are alone in your room and you jump up from your beanbag and shout "Why am I so Hungry, Horny, and Obsessed With Terror?!" Although the answer to this question can hardly be answered in any satisfactorily accurate way, it should come as lukewarm comfort to know that YOU. ARE. NOT. ALONE. If you can tell me why I am so hungry, I will tell you why I make art. If I can tell you why you are so horny, you can tell me how my work makes me feel. As I am writing this, a moth keeps bumping into my screen door trying to get to the light on the other side. Duh. The seeds are different from the growth. I think the seed moments were many: Catholic School, child psychology, faces of death, my first video camera, ghostbusters, Emo Philips, gameshows (especially Gong Show), etc. But the growth moments are more formative, more easy (at least for me/at least I think) to identify. And those were the first times when I started doing the things I do today, ie the first show I organized, the first book I wrote in the manner that I write today, the first time teaching in front of a classroom. Without the execution, its just a bunch of seeds hidden underground. How has your life changed or not changed to accommodate that moment's effect on you? Oh, I didnt really provide ONE moment. Was I suppose to? Did I do something wrong? l to r: G Lucas Crane, Ric Royer. photo by Yi Zhao 2009 I could have been the type of person that I would not accept as a friend on facebook because, although we had the same upbringing, I consider the person to be a foreign entity, not a thing, not a person, but a thing that used to be a person but was turned into a thing by a process by which people are turned into things. This situation that I'm describing is a nightmare; what if I meet the person I could have been and we hate each other? Same face, same insides, same brain matter, but nothing but intolerance and disgust for the way we live our lives? We often have a difficult time relating to our past selves, but only the most fractured of us can not relate to ourselves in real-time. Weeee, Im freaking myself out! How does David Lee Roth make you feel? Pro-choice. Did you see that guy just get punched in the stomach? What about that time we visited your cat? How did your cat feel afterward? Good times, eh? Yeah, that was what you called, "controlled". I’m trying to use the word "controlled" as a substitute for the word "cool". try it: "whoa, that band totally controlled." or "Nah, Thurman is controlled, he's just rolled some bad dice in his life." or "I really had a controlled time at the County Fair. Zeus." Oh, and to answer your second question, he felt cool. What is your policy on? I seriously believe that the popular platforms for creating political identity (abortion, gay marriage, immigration) are hollow shibboleths that stand to recklessly impact the lives of everybody EXCEPT the politicians that use them for their own political purposes. Yet, I still firmly believe that such issues as gay marriage, abortion, immigration and gay abortigration (the forced abortion of fetuses of gay immigrants to be used to meat up the spaghetti carbonara of the rich) are only overshadowing the only true issue about which to be concerned: LOCUSTS! Actually, I did. Got 'em right in the nose. What are some horror movies that you like? Alien. Don’t Look Now. Night of the Living Dead. The Hunger. Lost Highway. Suspiria. Anything by Nora Ephron. When will we be too old? Very soon, my friend. Very very soon. Am I a person or a thing of a person? AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! 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__label__cc	0.655769	0.344231	Small Miniatures Intelligent. Proud. Lively. These are just a few words to describe a poodle. Poodles are great companion dogs and admire their owners. Due to their playful personality they do well with young children and families. Originally bred for water retrieval and hunting, poodles are easily trained and excel in obedience and agility. They're currently the 2nd smartest breed, out of 190 recognized today by AKC. This breed is also allergy-free. What could possibly be any better? Lola- Available for $1,900 Lola was born on May 10th and will be able to go to her new home around July 5th. At about 7 weeks of age when these pictures were taken on June 28th, she weighed 3 lbs 13 oz. We expect Lola to be around 12- 15 lbs full grown. Lola is dark chocolate in color with sable markings. Microchip #: Lola will be microchipped within the next week. Mom: Rullah, 11 lb chocolate small miniature poodle. Dad: Snowball, 15 lb white small miniature poodle. Lady- Available for $1,900 Lady was born on May 10th and will be able to go to her new home around July 5th. At about 7 weeks of age when these pictures were taken on June 28th, she weighed 4 lbs 2 oz. We expect Lady to be around 12- 15 lbs full grown. Lady is black in color with sable and phantom markings. Microchip #: Lady will be microchipped within the next week. Pepper- Available for $2,400 Pepper was born on May 29th and will be able to go to her new home around July 24th so long as she's 2 lbs in weight. At about 6.5 weeks of age when these pictures were taken on July 14th, she weighed 1 lb 11 oz. At this age we believe Pepper will be around 6.5- 7 lbs full grown. Pepper is black in color with a tiny bit of white on her chest. She's already very people orientated and absolutely adores attention. If you're looking for a spunky and sweet- loving puppy she'll be perfect. Microchip #: 7103 Mom: Ali, 7.5 lb white large toy poodle. Dad: Adonis, 6.5 lb black toy poodle. Margo- Available for $2,100 Margo was born on July 1st and will be able to leave around August 26th. At about a week of age when these pictures were taken, she weighed 10.9 oz. We expect Margo to be around 10- 11.5 lbs full grown. She's mainly black in color but does have some white markings. Her eyes and ears will open around 10- 14 days of age. Microchip #: Margo will be microchipped around 5 weeks of age. Mom: Little Moriah, 9 lb chocolate phantom small mini poodle. Dad: Charles II, 11.5 lb red small mini poodle. Maggie- Available for $2,100 Maggie was born on July 1st and will be able to leave around August 26th. At about a week of age when these pictures were taken, she weighed 12.1 oz. We expect Maggie to be around 10- 12 lbs full grown. She's black with white markings. Maggie's eyes and ears will open around 10- 14 days of age. Microchip #: Maggie will be microchipped around 5 weeks of age. Lily- Available for $1,900 Lily was born on May 10th and is of age to go to her new home. At 7 weeks of age when these pictures were taken on June 30th, she weighed 2 lbs 1 oz. Lily is dark chocolate in color. We expect her to be around 10- 13 lbs full grown. Mom: Rullah II, chocolate 13 lbs small miniature poodle. Dad: Snowball, 14 lbs white small miniature poodle. Gigi- Available for $2,500 Gigi was born on July 13th and will be able to leave around September 7th. At 3 days of age when these pictures were taken on July 16th, she weighed 7.9 oz. Gigi is frosted cream/ apricot in color. Gigi will likely be 7.5- 9.75 lbs full grown. She'll likely be a very small miniature according to height standards. Microchip #: Gigi will be microchipped at 5 weeks of age. Mom: Abby, 9.75 lb light red small miniature poodle. Dad: Gabe, 7 lb 10 oz large toy poodle. Maverick- Available for $2,000 Maverick was born on July 1st and will be able to leave around August 26th. 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__label__wiki	0.867706	0.867706	Aiming for a "Clean Sweep" is Big Part of ARRL November Sweepstakes' Appeal Communications Interoperability Training with Amateur Radio Community Set The Doctor Will See You Now! ARRL Foundation Announces the NEAR-Fest Memorial Scholarship CW Gets the Message Through in Wake of Hurricane Irma Tiny LF Signal Makes the Hop from Newfoundland to the UK SSTV Goes Very High Profile ARISS Invites Proposals to Host Amateur Radio Contacts with Space Station Crew QRZ DX and The DX Magazine Publisher Carl Smith, N4AA, SK The K7RA Solar Update Just Ahead in Radiosport Upcoming ARRL Section, State, and Division Conventions For many, ARRL November Sweepstakes (SS) is the premier ARRL fall operating event, with the lure of a "Clean Sweep" being the ultimate goal. The challenge of SS -- or "Sweeps" -- is to work as many stations in as many of the 83 ARRL and Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) sections as possible within the 24 available hours. The number of sections worked is a score multiplier. Be the first in your neighborhood to work all 83 and qualify for a "Clean Sweep" mug! SS takes place on separate November weekends. The CW weekend is November 4-6, and the phone (SSB) weekend is November 18-20. The contest period for each contest begins at 2100 UTC on Saturday and continues through 0259 UTC on Monday (remember that the shift back to standard time occurs during the CW weekend). Stations may operate 24 hours of the available 30 hours. In a change this year, logs are due 5 days after each event. SS is a "domestic" contest with broad appeal, and even stations with modest equipment and antennas can enjoy success. Many stations like to operate in the QRP category (output of 5 W or less). Given its origins in the traffic-handling realm, ARRL November Sweepstakes has a lengthy exchange that replicates a radiogram preamble. In SS, stations exchange: A consecutive serial number (NR). Adding zeros ahead of numbers less than 100 is not required. Operating category -- Q for Single Op QRP; A for Single Op, Low Power (up to 150 W output); B for Single Op, High Power (greater than 150 W output); U for Single Op, Unlimited, regardless of power; M for Multioperator, regardless of power, and S for School Club. Your call sign. Check (CK) -- the last two digits of the year of first license for either operator or station. Section -- ARRL/RAC Section. The SS Operating Guide package, available for download, explains how to participate in Sweepstakes, including all rules and examples of log formatting. Clubs or public service teams thinking about giving Sweepstakes a try this year will find the guide a useful source for information. For those hoping to break one of the current scoring records, there's a high bar. For example, in SS CW, N2IC in New Mexico holds the Single-Operator, High Power record with 255,520 points, set in 2009. The Single-Operator, Low Power record of 213,144 points was set in 2015 by W2GD operating KP2M in the US Virgin Islands. The Single-Operator, QRP record of 173,168 was set in 2002 by N6TR operating W5WMU in Louisiana. Some record holders in the phone (SSB) event include, for example, KE3Q in the top spot, who operated WP3R in Puerto Rico to earn identical 425,280-point scores in 2000 and 2002 in the Single-Operator, High Power category. VE4GV has the Single-Operator Low, Power crown with 308,160 points in 2000 from Manitoba. WA2GO holds the Single-Operator, QRP SSB phone record with 189,920 points from KL7Y in Alaska in 2001. SS CW and Phone records are also listed for unlimited, multi-single, and school categories. Rare Ones Some ARRL/RAC sections are considered tough ones to work for a "Clean Sweep." The often-elusive Northern Territories (NT) multiplier will be on the air this year, however, as Gerry Hull, W1VE/VE1RM, takes the helm of VY1AAA, remotely operating the station of J. Allen, VY1JA, in Yukon Territory. Hull and Allen have done a lot of work on the system on their respective ends of things. Gerry Hull, W1VE, in New Hampshire at the helm of VY1AAA during ARRL Field Day 2015. "J has done a lot of work on the station, moving it to an outer building, so it does not bother him when we operate," Hull told ARRL. "The quad has been strengthened. A 160-meter double-L with a 70-foot vertical section has been installed." He said the Alpha linear has been repaired, there is remote antenna switching and azimuth control, plus "small changes in the station to improve reliability." Allen has been working on station wiring, too, he said. Hull shipped Allen a 500-foot roll of coaxial cable over the summer along with "many coax connectors" and other odds and ends. "A Sweep may be hard, given the conditions in the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico," Hull allowed. According to FEMA, power has been restored to less than one-third of customers in either location. He said the VY1 station also will be active in the ARRL 160-Meter Contest, December 2-3. Hull pointed out that all VY1AAA remote operators must hold Canadian Advanced amateur licenses. Club Eligibility Lists A new system is in place to submit club eligibility lists, either by uploading a file of eligible members or by copying and pasting from a list, right up until the time of the contest -- November 4 at 2100 UTC in the case of SS CW, and November 18 at 2100 UTC in the case of SS phone. Direct questions to ARRL Contest Branch Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ. -- Thanks to Gerry Hull, W1VE; Bart Jahnke, W9JJ Elements of the US Department of Defense will conduct a "communications interoperability" training exercise November 4-6, once again simulating a "very bad day" scenario. Amateur Radio and MARS organizations will take part. "This exercise will begin with a notional massive coronal mass ejection event which will impact the national power grid as well as all forms of traditional communication, including landline telephone, cellphone, satellite, and internet connectivity," Army MARS Program Manager Paul English, WD8DBY, explained in an announcement. During the exercise, a designated DOD Headquarters entity will request county-by-county status reports for the 3,143 US counties and county equivalents, in order to gain situational awareness and to determine the extent of impact of the scenario. Army and Air Force MARS organizations will work in conjunction with the Amateur Radio community, primarily on the 60-meter interoperability channels as well as on HF NVIS frequencies and local VHF and UHF, non-internet linked Amateur Radio repeaters. Again this year, a military station on the east coast and the Fort Huachuca, Arizona, HF station will conduct a high-power broadcast on 60-meter channel 1 (5,330.5 kHz) on Saturday from 0300 to 0315 UTC. New this year will be an informational broadcast on Sunday, on 13,483.5 kHz USB from 1600 to 1615 UTC. Amateur Radio operators should monitor these broadcasts for more information about the exercise and how they can participate in this communications exercise, English said. "We want to continue building on the outstanding cooperative working relationship with ARRL and the Amateur Radio community," English said. "We want to expand the use of the 60-meter interop channels between the military and amateur community for emergency communications, and we hope the Amateur Radio community will give us some good feedback on the use of both the 5-MHz interop and the new 13-MHz broadcast channels as a means of information dissemination during a "very bad day" scenario. Contact English for more information or questions about this exercise. "QRP" is the topic of the new (October 26) episode of the "ARRL The Doctor is In" podcast. Listen...and learn! Sponsored by DX Engineering, "ARRL The Doctor is In" is an informative discussion of all things technical. Listen on your computer, tablet, or smartphone -- whenever and wherever you like! Every 2 weeks, your host, QST Editor-in-Chief Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and the Doctor himself, Joel Hallas, W1ZR, will discuss a broad range of technical topics. You can also e-mail your questions to doctor@arrl.org, and the Doctor may answer them in a future podcast. Enjoy "ARRL The Doctor is In" on Apple iTunes, or by using your iPhone or iPad podcast app (just search for "ARRL The Doctor is In"). You can also listen online at Blubrry, or at Stitcher (free registration required, or browse the site as a guest) and through the free Stitcher app for iOS, Kindle, or Android devices. If you've never listened to a podcast before, download our beginner's guide. A new scholarship is available to radio amateurs. The New England Amateur Radio Festival (NEAR-Fest) Memorial Scholarship, administered by the ARRL Foundation, commemorates NEAR-Fest team members who have become Silent Keys, and is intended to provide funding toward the educational expenses of a currently licensed Amateur Radio operator who is pursuing a post-secondary education. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, reside in the ARRL New England Division (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts), and have held an Amateur Radio license for at least 1 year prior to the date of application. Preference will be given in descending order of license class as well as to applicants pursuing full-time studies at a 4-year undergraduate degree-granting institution, pursuing post-graduate studies (any degree), or enrolled in radio communications at a 2-year technical school. The initial scholarship will be awarded for the 2018-2019 academic year. Scholarships are for the exclusive use of the winner to be applied to tuition, books, mandatory fees, on-campus housing, and other bona fide educational expenses. The ARRL Foundation is currently accepting applications from eligible radio amateurs pursuing higher education. More than 80 scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 will be awarded in 2018. All applicants must submit a completed online application. Transcripts are due by February 15, 2018. Any CW operator worth his or her salt will tell you that CW is the mode that gets through when all others fall short of the mark. CW certainly did the job for Chet Hogue, N3BK, who handled dozens of messages for residents of Florida's Lower Keys in the days following Hurricane Irma in September. "A message from a Big Pine Key man to his girlfriend, who evacuated with their young daughter and was waiting to hear how he weathered the storm, was one of about 80 sent out over the airwaves by ham radio enthusiast Chet Hogue in the days following Irma's destruction," reporter Katie Atkins wrote in The Keynoter in describing Hogue's activity. Chet Hogue, N3BK. [Photo courtesy of Chet Hogue, N3BK] "Things here are still incredibly a mess!" Hogue told ARRL this week. The Summerland Key charter captain, known as "Captain Chester," weathered the storm in place. He noted that the primary frequencies handling traffic were quite busy, so he got on CW, which, he told Atkins, allowed him "to relay messages clearly." He operated from a station at his home as well as from his boat. According to the news report, Hogue would transmit message traffic gathered from residents trying to get in touch with family and friends outside the area. He urged anyone interested in Amateur Radio to visit the ARRL website. "It's just neat, this system," he told Atkins. "With a piece of wire and a car battery, you can talk around the world." Hogue told ARRL that he "escaped" to the Keys in 2010 after recovering from an injury suffered in a vehicle accident. "I haven't been active in some time, but have kept my 'bug-out bag' ready for just this situation," he said. "[This] was my first emergency, as it was for many who passed traffic for me." Hogue's father -- also Chester -- is N3VA, and his dad and some of his friends got him interested in Amateur Radio. Hogue entered the military as a teenager and, he said, realized the vital importance of communication. Hogue used a 100 W radio powered from deep-cycle marine batteries, a G5RV antenna on shore and a fiberglass vertical antenna on his charter boat. He kept a handwritten log on a piece of cardboard. "This is a good reason for all of us to learn CW and use it on the bands, and become skilled at sending and receiving CW," remarked Whitey Doherty, K1VV, a CW stalwart who shared the news story with ARRL Headquarters. -- Thanks to "Captain Chester" Hogue, N3BK, The Keynoter, and Whitey Doherty, K1VV For Joe Craig, VO1NA, in Torbay, Newfoundland, things have been pretty exciting lately on VLF (very low frequency). He's among the early MF, LF, and VLF experimenters in North America -- active even before Canada allocated Amateur Radio bands in that part of the spectrum. He believes he accomplished a "first" for a Canadian radio amateur on October 22, when his very VLF, very QRP signal on 8.27 kHz (that would be the 36-kilometer band) was copied in the UK. Now, this is a coil! The VLF loading coal at VO1NA. "After much effort on both sides of the pond, SWL Paul Nicholson in Todmorden finally copied a three-letter message," he told ARRL. "It's the lowest-frequency transatlantic message, made possible because of Paul's EbNaut coherent BPSK mode and DL4YHF's Spectrum Lab spectrum analyzer." Even more amazing: The power was 10 µW ERP. Craig is permitted to run 10 mW by regulator ISED Canada (formerly Industry Canada). The transmission path was more than 3,500 kilometers (approximately 2,170 miles). VLF signals have been copied across the Atlantic in the past. In March 2014, a very slow-speed (QRSS) CW signal on 29.499 kHz, transmitted by Bob Raide, W2ZM, a New York Experimental licensee, initially was detected in the UK by Nicholson. In June 2014, Dex McIntyre, W4DEX, in North Carolina, transmitted an EbNaut signal on 8.971 kHz, while running on the order of 150 µW effective radiated power. Nicholson detected that signal too. McIntyre needed no FCC license to transmit on 8.971 kHz, because the Commission has not designated any allocations below 9 kHz, dubbed "the Dreamers' Band." Craig's transmission from Newfoundland began at 2300 UTC on October 22 and ended 7 hours later. "Paul replied by e-mail the following day with the correct message," Craig said, "and there was much rejoicing across the pond and in the Marconi Radio Club of Newfoundland!" VO1NA's "Tower A." His VLF antenna is attached to the second guy station at this point. [Joe Craig, VO1NA, photo] Craig said that Nicholson had detected a carrier from VO1NA this past spring, but it was not stable enough to send a message. DL4YHF's Spectrum Lab, with a GPS module output signal used to calibrate the computer and help from DF6NM and DK7FC, worked much better, Craig said. "Paul measured the phase for a few days before the message was sent. With the new high-stability carrier, Paul got me on the first call." The final stage of his VLF transmitter is what Craig described as "the very Canadian Traynor Group One/SC stage amplifier" from the 1970s. He says his is "the only known VLF transmitter in Newfoundland and Labrador." His antenna, by the way, is approximately 100 meters (approximately 328 feet) of #12 copper wire, about 12 meters high on average. Craig's blog offers more information. In late September, University of Alaska-Fairbanks researcher Chris Fallen, KL3WX, was attempting to produce an RF-induced airglow -- or artificial aurora -- using the High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP) facility near Gakona, Alaska, to warm up the atmosphere. Clouds hampered his experiment, but Fallen alerted his Twitter followers that he also had embedded a few Slow-Scan Television (SSTV) frames in the powerful HAARP signal, which were copied in British Columbia and in Colorado. "The SSTV images, aside from being a fun way to engage hams in some of the ionosphere-heating science performed at HAARP, will be useful for understanding radio propagation from Arctic or high-latitude sources," Fallen told ARRL. HAARP consists of multiple transmitters feeding 180 phased-arrays and is capable of producing 3.6 MW (that's megawatts) of RF. HAARP's signal is essentially aimed straight up. The assistant professor at the UAF's Geophysical Institute transmitted two UAF logos, a photo of his cat -- appearing as a giant feline next to the HAARP antenna field, and -- most unusual -- a QR code granting the recipient 0.001 Bitcoin. The SSTV images were not the best, and you almost need to use your imagination to make out the cat. His transmissions were on three discrete frequencies in the 2.8 MHz range. Fallen used different frequencies and antenna phase settings to determine if those factors would affect the airglow. "I used Scottie-1 encoding for the images, because it is widely used in North America and the ~120-second duration fit nicely into the airglow experiment," Fallen said. "The antenna was directed toward the HAARP magnetic zenith, which, at ~75° elevation, is nearly vertical but has often been found by previous scientists to maximize artificial airglow." Fallen told ARRL he still has some HAARP time left from his September campaign, although he's not certain what he'll use it for. His next opportunity to experiment further won't be until early next spring. HAARP conducts just two experimental campaigns a year, due to staff and funding constraints. Read more. The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program is seeking proposals from US schools, museums, science centers, and community youth organizations to host Amateur Radio contacts in 2018 with a crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The deadline to submit proposals is November 15. Contacts would be scheduled between July 1 and December 31, 2018. Each year, ARISS provides tens of thousands of students with opportunities to learn about space technologies and space communication via Amateur Radio. The program provides learning opportunities by connecting students to astronauts aboard the ISS through a partnership that includes NASA, ARRL, AMSAT, and worldwide space agencies. The program's goal is to inspire students worldwide to pursue interests and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through Amateur Radio. "Educators have overwhelmingly reported that student participation in the ARISS program inspires an interest in STEM subjects and careers," ARISS said in announcing the proposal window. "Ninety-two percent of educators who have participated in the program have indicated that ARISS provided ideas for encouraging student exploration, discussion, and participation, while 78% said that ARISS was effective in stimulating student interest in STEM." The ARISS website has additional details on expectations, proposal guidelines, and the proposal form. -- Thanks to ARISS QRZ DX and The DX Magazine Publisher and Editor Carl Smith, N4AA, of Asheville, North Carolina, died on October 20. An ARRL member, he was 77 and had been a radio amateur and DXer for more than 6 decades. Smith and his late wife Miriam, KB4C, bought the two publications' parent, DX Publishing, in 1997. "Carl was a ham's ham, as he dabbled in many aspects of our great hobby," The Daily DX Editor Bernie McClenny, W3UR, observed. "He did a lot for Amateur Radio over the years." Licensed in Kansas City in 1954 as WN0YFT (later W0YFT), Smith served in the US Air Force from 1958 until 1966. He became W4NQA after moving to North Carolina. From 1968 until 1970, he was on the ARRL Headquarters staff and held the call sign W1ETU. When he moved to Virginia in 1970, he regained W4NQA and, after moving back to North Carolina, obtained N4AA in 1976. An avid DXer and at the top of the DXCC Honor Roll, Smith was inducted into the CQ DX Hall of Fame in 2012. Smith was a member of the Potomac Valley Radio Club (PVRC). He re-established QCWA Chapter 145 for the primary purpose of establishing the Southern Appalachian Radio Museum -- now the Asheville Radio Museum -- on the campus of Asheville-Buncombe Community College. He also was a long-time Roanoke Division Assistant Director. For many years, he was the owner and manager of Georgetown Communications, an Amateur Radio store in Asheville. Smith was among the founders of the SouthEastern DX and Contesting Organization (SEDCO) W4DXCC Convention, and his wife's call sign is used on the air at the annual convention and for various operating activities. Read more. Chinese CAS-4A and CAS-4B Amateur Radio Satellite Transponders Activated: The Amateur Radio linear (SSB/CW) inverting transponders on the CAS-4A and CAS-4B satellites were activated on October 18. CAMSAT's Amateur Radio payloads piggybacked on the optical remote-sensing micro-satellites OVS-1A (CAS-4A) and OVS-1B (CAS-4B), launched on June 15. CAS-4A (call sign BJ1SK) has a CW telemetry beacon on 145.855 MHz, and 4.8 kB GMSK telemetry on 145.835 MHz. The uplink is 435.220 MHz, the downlink is 145.870 MHz (20 kHz passband). CAS-4B (call sign BJ1SL) has a CW telemetry beacon on 145.910 MHz, and 4.8 kB GMSK telemetry at 145.890 MHz. The uplink is 435.280 MHz, the downlink is 145.925 MHz (20 kHz passband). -- Thanks to Southgate Amateur Radio News via AMSAT-UK November 2017 Frequency Measuring Test Set: Frequency Measuring Test (FMT) manager Connie Marshall, K5CM, promised something "a little different" for the fall FMT, which begins on November 3 at 0200 UTC. Instead of measuring a single frequency, this test will measure a pair of frequencies -- a "two-tone" test. Although the two frequencies will not jump back and forth at the rate of an actual FSK signal, participants will be measuring both signals and the shift between them. The test will be conducted on 80 and 40 meters. Following the call up, the test signals will begin on the announced frequency. This is the lower of the two test signal frequencies. Approximately 1 minute later, the test signal will stop and resume on the second, somewhat higher frequency. The shift between the frequencies will be approximately the same as a standard 170 Hz shift RTTY signal. Your job is to measure the frequency of the initial, lower frequency RF signal, and the audio frequency (AF) shift between the two test signals. Details are on the Frequency Measuring Tests page. QCWA Honors William Orr, W8NPU, with its 80th Anniversary Award: The Quarter Century Wireless Association (QCWA) has honored centenarian and ARRL member William (Bill) Orr, W8NPU, of Columbus, Ohio, with its 80th Anniversary Award. QCWA member Don Fuhr, K8KSM, presented Orr with the framed award certificate. Orr has been licensed for 82 years. While he is no relation to the Bill Orr, W6SAI, his story nonetheless is an interesting one. According to the QCWA, Orr earned his commercial 2nd class radiotelephone license at age 18 in 1935 and began a lengthy career in radio and television broadcast engineering. On the basis of his success in obtaining the 2nd class commercial ticket, he also was granted a Class A Amateur Radio license. Orr previously held WA6NKM. The QCWA award presentation took place at Orr's home, which he shares with his wife, Mary. -- Thanks to Ken Oelke, VE6AFO, QCWA The article "'Force of 50' Volunteers' Puerto Rico Hurricane Recovery Mission Ends," in the October 19 edition of The ARRL Letter, incorrectly characterized the SHARES (SHAred RESources) HF radio program. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) website, SHARES "coordinates a voluntary network of government, industry, and disaster response agency HF radio stations used for emergency communications. SHARES supports government (federal, state, and county), critical infrastructure, and nationwide or multi-state disaster response organizations in two ways: By transmitting emergency messages when normal communications systems are destroyed or unavailable, and by providing HF radio channels for interoperability." SHARES is a program of the National Coordinating Center for Communications (NCC), a division of the DHS National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC). Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Solar activity increased over the past couple of weeks, with average daily sunspot numbers at 13.4 for the October 19-25 reporting period, compared to 1.7 over the previous 7 days. The average daily solar flux increased from 70.5 to 76.7 over the same 2 weeks. The reason for the radically different averages is that over the past week there were just 2 days with no sunspots, and the previous week had no sunspot activity on 6 of the 7 days. The average daily planetary A index was 11.6, declining from 21.1 to 11.6, and the average daily mid-latitude A index decreased from 16.7 to 9.1. The predicted solar flux for the near term is 79 and 78 on October 26-27; 77 on October 28-29; 76 on October 30-November 1; 77 on November 2; 85, 84, and 82 on November 3-5; 80 on November 6-17; 82 on November 18-19; 84 on November 20; 85 on November 21-30; 84 and 82 on December 1-2, and 80 on December 3-9. Predicted planetary A index is 24, 16, 10, and 8 on October 26-29; 5 on October 30-31; 8 and 10 on November 1-2; 5 on November 3-6; 28, 30, 40, 28, 26, and 8 on November 7-12; 5 on November 13-14; 12, 10, 8, 6, and 5 on November 15-19; 18, 45, 40, 18, and 12 on November 20-24; 10, 8, 5, 8, and 10 on November 25-29; 5 on November 39-December 3; 28, 30, 40, 28, 26, and 8 on December 4-9. Sunspot numbers for October 19-25 were 0, 0, 11, 13, 23, 23, and 24, with a mean of 13.4. The 10.7-centimeter flux was 73.4, 75.7, 76.5, 77.3, 78, 77.5, and 78.8, with a mean of 76.7. Estimated planetary A indices were 12, 8, 10, 6, 6, 18, and 21, with a mean of 11.6. Estimated mid-latitude A indices were 9, 5, 13, 6, 3, 13, and 15, with a mean of 9.1. Send me your reports and observations. October 28-29 -- Araucaria VHF Contest (CW, phone) October 28-29 -- CQ World Wide DX Contest (SSB) November 1 -- UKEICC 80-Meter Contest (Phone) November 2 -- NRAU 10-Meter Activity Contest (CW, phone, digital) November 4-6 -- ARRL November Sweepstakes (CW) See the ARRL Contest Calendar for more information. For in-depth reporting on Amateur Radio contesting, subscribe to The ARRL Contest Update via your ARRL member profile e-mail preferences. November 4-5 -- Georgia State Convention, Lawrenceville, Georgia November 11 -- HamJam Convention, Alpharetta, Georgia November 18-19 -- Indiana State Convention, Fort Wayne, Indiana December 2 -- Arkansas DX Association's 50th Anniversary Convention, North Little Rock, Arkansas December 8-9 -- West Central Florida Section Convention, Plant City, Florida Find conventions and hamfests in your area. ARRL -- Your One-Stop Resource for Amateur Radio News and Information. Join or Renew Today! ARRL membership includes QST, Amateur Radio's most popular and informative journal, delivered to your mailbox each month. Listen to ARRL Audio News, available every Friday. Subscribe to... NCJ -- National Contest Journal. Published bimonthly, features articles by top contesters, letters, hints, statistics, scores, NA Sprint, and QSO Parties. QEX -- A Forum for Communications Experimenters. 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__label__cc	0.675219	0.324781	After Massive Computer Assaults, OPM Criticized for Intransigence on Adapting Recommended Cyber Fixes Patrick E. McFarland (AP photo) The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has been criticized by its internal watchdog for not taking the necessary actions to ensure that massive computer hacks of its network don’t reoccur. Earlier this year it was revealed that OPM allowed two cyberattacks to breach its computer databases containing official and personal information for millions of Americans. One hack compromised the records of 4.2 million current and former federal employees, while a second exposed the records of 21.5 million individuals who applied for security clearances or renewals since 2000. Since these cyberattacks, OPM officials have been trying to bolster the agency’s network from future infiltrations. But OPM’s inspector general, Patrick E. McFarland, warned in a report (pdf) that the project is suffering from planning and funding problems that could result in a high risk of failure, according to The Washington Post. McFarland has also said OPM leaders had rejected several recommendations made by his office in a June audit. These included going through a full planning process for projects such as this called a Major IT Business Case. The report also pointed out that since the first audit, the previous OPM chief, Katherine Archuleta, had resigned and the Senate turned down more funding for the project. “In such a turbulent environment, there is an even greater need for a disciplined project management approach to promote the best possibility of a successful outcome,” the report said. OPM also downplayed the IG’s concerns about lack of competition for the contract for the first stages of the work,” the Post’s Eric Yoder reported. The agency defended its actions by saying it didn’t have time to do all the planning suggested by the IG’s office because it was more concerned about closing “the cyber barn doors” to future hacks. Additionally, McFarland has accused OPM’s information technology office of interfering with his office’s efforts to determine how well the agency had guarded security clearance and federal employee personnel files that were hacked and how well it responded to those breaches. McFarland said the Office of the Chief Information Officer had “hindered and interfered with” his office’s oversight and “has created an environment of mistrust by providing my office with incorrect and/or misleading information.” -Noel Brinkerhoff OPM Response to Cyberbreach Challenged Again (by Eric Yoder, Washington Post) Memo to OPM (Office of Inspector General, OPM) (pdf) OPM Officials Hindering Scrutiny of Hacked Computer Systems, Watchdog Says (by Eric Yoder, Washington Post) Chinese Stole Personal Details of 7% of Americans in OPM Hacks (by Danny Biederman, AllGov) Is the Chinese Hacking of U.S. Government Employees’ Data Really any Different than What the U.S. Does to China? (by Noel Brinkerhoff, AllGov)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6002
__label__cc	0.632448	0.367552	My Top 100 Films My Top 100 Sitcoms La-La & Lu-Lu The 11 Question Interview Presents Robbie Rist Hello, and welcome to the latest edition of The 11 Question Interview, wherein I pose eleven esoteric questions to various equally esoteric personalities. Here we go... So, today's 11 Question Interviewee, is the actor/musician Robbie Rist. After spending his early, early years in commercials, Robbie first came to prominence at the age of eight, as Cousin Oliver, during the final season of The Brady Bunch. Actually Rist was only in the final six episodes of the iconic series, but even today, forty+ years later, people know damn well who Cousin Oliver is. But his precocious Brady character is not all that Robbie Rist has done in his decades long career. Rist has also done extensive voice work in such TV shows as Naruto and Doc McStuffins, as well as voicing Michelangelo in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films. The actor also recently made a return to the TMNT world, by voicing Mondo Gecko in the newest film. Rist is also a musician and producer, and recently had a role in the cult film, Sharknado. Oh, and let us not forget his role in the 1976 Sherwood Schwartz one season wonder, Big John, Little John. The twelve year old Rist played the latter. But enough of all the introductory crap. Let's get to why we are all gathered here today. The Robbie Rist 11 Question Interview. And awaaaaay we go... If you woke up tomorrow as an animal, which animal would you want to be, and why? Either a penguin or a honey badger. Both for obvious reasons. If you were on that proverbial desert island, and could bring just three things, what would those three things be? A computer. A power source for said computer and a guitar. If you could go back in time and play any character from any movie or TV show, who would that character be? It used to be Joe Mannix but now......I guess Chewbacca. The only voice of reason in the entire Star Wars universe. You are a new addition to the crayon box, what colour would you be, and why? Rage Filled Red. Again, for obvious reasons. If you were President for a day, and were able to make one thing into law, what would that one thing be? Zero illiteracy. What is the best present you have ever received? The gift of keeping myself entertained. If you were to choose one song, movie, or book title that best describes your life, what would that song, movie, or book title be? Always Look on The Bright Side Of Life by Monty Python. What profession, other than your own, would you like to attempt? International Playboy/Jewel Thief. What would you expect and/or hope to see written on your gravestone? Doesn't THIS Just Fucking Figure....?. If you could choose anyone from history, real or fictional, to be your imaginary friend, who would you choose? Kahlil Gibrahn. After the Zombie Apocalypse happens, what attributes would make you a valuable member to a survival group? Bait. I would make great bait. And now I'd like to toss out a big ole thank you to Robbie Rist for stopping by and taking part in The 11 Question Interview. I'll be back sometime soonish, with a brand new victim...er, I mean interviewee for the next installment of The 11 Question Interview. That's it gang. See ya 'round the web. Posted by Kevyn Knox at 1:30 AM Labels: The 11 Question Interview, TV Birgit January 11, 2015 at 1:01 AM Oh I remember him well and now Sharknado! The red crayon scares me You Have Been Warned Look. Like. Follow. Become My Friend... When the Bat Calls... Check 'em All Out "A critic is someone who comes onto the battlefield after the battle is over and shoots the wounded." Ahoy There! Be Critical It's Super! Heavenly Body of the Week: Battleworld The 10 Coolest Famous People w/ First Names that a... 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__label__cc	0.594694	0.405306	An Open Letter with Love... Last Updated on 10 November 2013 By Denis Giles By Zubair Ahmed The urge to write an open letter to Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharmaji dawned after my week-long wait for a reply from the aspirant MP candidate of Congress (I). For those who are not on the social networking site, Facebook, I had sent an SMS - the easiest thing to do - to three prominent leaders of two major political parties - Congress and BJP - about non-Islanders applying for various posts, especially the 400+ vacancies notified for teachers. Within 10 minutes, got a response from Mr Bishnu Pada Ray and Mr Vishal Jolly of BJP, willing to take up the issue with the Administration. They took the bait unhesitatingly. Unfortunately, I am not a mind reader and don't really know what Kuldeepji thinks. Hence thought of writing to him about it and various other matters that have come to my notice. Dear Kuldeep Rai Sharmaji, As you know the beauty of SMS is its delivery confirmation system. As an humble and potential voter, anticipated a word or two through SMS as reply. Disappointed and dejected, planned to write a few words. For your kind information, I am no Chetan Bhagat and you are no Rahul Gandhi. But, we feel proud that our territory is referred to as mini India, and hence request to kindly treat this as a mini letter from an Islander. Kuldeepji, had a feeling that after 50 years you might be representing the Islands as a local candidate after Shri K R Ganesh. But, you seems to have other plans and strategies best known to you. In the last general elections, you lost for a thin margin, and the Islanders whined and whimpered, but with a solace that you might make a strong comeback. Maybe due to other pressing engagements, you took a two-year sweet hiatus mourning the loss. And, whenever someone approached for small favours, you directed them to Bishnu with a vengeance. And they did go to Bishnu, who got the space and time to recoup and consolidate. Sadly, not much to write about the last Panchayat elections. Everyone aspired to be a Congress candidate, and approached you to get a seat. And, you realized the importance of being Congress head and distributed the seats equitably amongst your closest circle. What to say, it resulted in many defections. Many Congresswallahs turned rival and won elections with huge margin. Still, we were happy that you were not deterred by all these gimmicks. You knew very well that they will come back to the party once elections are over. You had the cake and you ate it too! We were so happy to learn about your proximity to the former LG Bhopinder Singh, and expected that the chemistry between you two might change the face of the Islands. Every day dawned with a new press release, promptly acknowledged by Raj Niwas. People stormed into your office to get their work done. And, once again you became important. You felt the need for a media adviser, like the incumbent LG does. Without much ado, you looked into BJP stable, lured and poachned Haridasji, and R Mohan was left in the lurch. For a price, he sold his soul and joined you. He never regretted the decision, as he rose to higher pedestals. We were excited by the partnership! And, there was a series of 'Welcome Home' parties all over the place. You knew that you will be the uncrowned king of PRIs and focused on poaching elected PRIs one by one. But forgot that they had won against Congress candidates. Individually and in groups, elected PRIs started joining Congress and the trumpet beat resonated from Diglipur to Campbell Bay. Congresswallahs were rejoiced, as their leader could reclaim what they had lost. Sadly, you forgot that the voters didn't like this move. They felt cheated, and eagerly waited for an opportunity. And thus Ferrar Gunj happened, Mayabunder happened and Little Andaman too happened! With love, they took back what you snatched from them. The poor Islanders ignorant about your strategies thought that your proximity to Bhopinder Singh did cause a little damage here and there. When Tsunami-affected farmers came out on the streets, you could not come out openly, they blame. But, you got the best opportunity to recover, when P Chidambaram, the Home Minister visited your office premises and promised something, I don't remember everything, not even Bhopinder Singh remembered it. In Viper Island Yacht Marina issue, your friend asked you to help him out and you helped him very well. Although people started hating your friend, you were very close in their kidneys and livers, waiting to be flushed out anytime. And halfway, the heart-shattering news came that after a very short period of six and half years, your close friend Bhopinder Singh has been replaced. It was really disheartening. We were all shocked. But, you once again showed optimism, as it is UPA in the Centre. And, the new Lieutenant Governor, A K Singh took charge. You met him at the oath ceremony, but could not read his mind. And then he called you as well as Bishnu, the sitting MP. We were shocked to learn that he made it very clear that he was not a political appointee unlike his predecessor and would maintain equidistance from both of you, but he would respect Bishnuji as the MP. What if Bishnu is happy with that stand, we are still hopeful and feel that he has a soft corner for you, and he is very much worried about your prospects in the coming elections. When in the PBMC election for the Chairperson, the cover that you had sent was opened, we were so excited, that Bhaiyya has spoken, but you know, they don't treat you like Sonia or Rahul. They had made up their mind against your choice. And, we are proud that you did not avenge and respected their view. That's the spirit. Or, how could you tolerate what happened in the election for Adhyaksh in North and Middle Andamans. Or, with all precautions taken, Muthu weeping on your shoulders, you consoled him and gave your consent to Mariyam Bibi to be the Adhyaksha. And, we were once again happy when things happened as you wished. What's wrong if things don't go the way you want them to go, you let it go! Not dissuaded by all these, you continued the good work by focusing more on the institutions under your direct and indirect control. Your love for the widows, orphans, disabled, infirm and elders reflected in every step you took. You rightly used AN Coop Bank, Coop Union and ANCOFED for rendering yeomen service. People loved you for your concern and they want you to always head all these institutions. Defying all logic, you employed as many as 300 youth in Bank. You distributed hard-earned deposits of the poor Islanders as charity to the rich, and waived off the burden of loan from many poor rich guys. You will be always remembered for all these generous acts. You kept low-profile and never ever tried to send a direct or indirect message that you were doing all these to influence voters or become an MP, and they respect you for that and will never ever forget the message. They would rather love to see you as heads of the institutions than the Member of Parliament, as you always wished. And, why bother about the rumours about other contenders for the MP seat from the Islands, when your focus is more on social service rather than any post. Let TSG Bhaskar or Paritosh Haldar try for the seat, who cares! We are very happy that you have remained away from all controversies unlike BJP. You know, there are serious differences between Vishal and Bishnu and the confusion about their seat continues. Personally, you have changed a lot, and change is that every one wants. You have stopped wearing Ray-Ban sunglasses to funerals and maintain a very healthy regimen nowadays. But, I am always intrigued by the photo that appears on all materials including banners, billboards, invitations and even posters. In that photo you look very young and a bit juvenile as it was taken soon after your ANC era. But, you have changed a lot, as growing older is mandatory and growing up optional. Kindly give a thought about it, if you find time and space. Should I once again remind you the purpose of writing this letter? I had send you a SMS and came to know that you already knew the issue and even met CS and discussed it. I respect that, as you keep everything very discreet as the interior chamber in your office, far far away from the maddening crowd. We appreciate your concern and hope that you believe in Karma - what you give is what you get in return. With best wishes...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6012
__label__wiki	0.514329	0.514329	Aylesbury and District Ramblers Benefits & How to Join Us Outer Aylesbury Ring (OAR) The Aylesbury Ring The Round Aylesbury Walk Weather for Aylesbury Our Upcoming Walks Listed on Ramblers' Walk Finder Ramblers Website Sponsors of the Outer Aylesbury Ring The Aylesbury Ring is a 32 mile long distance path which as its description suggests is a circular route around the county town of Aylesbury, never very far from the town but mostly in quiet and peaceful rural countryside. It goes through very varied countryside taking in rivers, canals, woods, pastures and arable fields as well as visiting many Buckinghamshire towns and villages; always with views of either the Chilterns or the rolling hills of the Vale of Aylesbury and sometimes both. If you are planning to walk the Aylesbury Ring, see our News and Issues page for the latest information. A walk leaflet is available courtesy of Buckinghamshire County Council as a PDF download by clicking here . A GPX file for use on GPS units and mapping software can be downloaded here. NB: you may need GPX software which you can download via an Internet search. Also, our Gallery contains “Landmark Views from the Ring”. A Short History of the Ring Early 1980s - Idea conceived and a route identified by two Aylesbury & District ramblers. 1989 - Route included in “The Vale of Aylesbury Walker” a Ramblers publication produced by two more Aylesbury & District ramblers. 1989 - 1993 - Buckinghamshire County Council adopted and waymarked the Ring. In the process they moved it at Great Kimble from the North Bucks Way, stated in the above guide, to the current route between the Church and Kimblewick Road. 1993 - The Official launch of the Ring in Market Square. 2005 - The BCC walk leaflet was updated to include the effects of the A41 Aston Clinton bypass. 2011 – An Aylesbury & District rambler surveys the Ring, improving waymarking and reporting all findings to BCC. 2016 - Aylesbury & District Ramblers start to survey and report/repair signs and waymarks. The first stage, Wendover to Smokey Row (near Little Kimble) was completed on 27 September 2016. Smokey Row to Dinton followed on 1 November 2016. Dinton to Waddesdon was re-surveyed on 29 November. Waddesdon to Hardwick was surveyed on 31 January. On 28th February the team made it round to Hulcott and then on 28 March the refurbishment was completed. The 6 month project is illustrated here. The Round Aylesbury Walk and the Outer Aylesbury Ring.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6016
__label__wiki	0.514245	0.514245	Yeomans named ACA Valedictorian The Baxley News-Banner RSS Feed Facebook Opinions ▼ Weekly Editorial Publication ▼ JOHN ROSS YEOMANS John Ross Yeomans is the 2013 Appling Christian Academy Valedictorian. John Ross is the son of DeWayne and Linda Yeomans. He has been an ACA student for fourteen years starting in the four-year-old preschool program. He was a member and served as president of the ACA Christian Honor Society. He was also co-president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. John Ross extracurricular activities include playing guitar for the Gathering Band and leading worship for the youth at church. John Ross has been on the “A” Honor Roll through out his high school career. He has won numerous subject awards and was voted the Eagle Humility Award and the Eagle Success Award. John Ross has won several academic awards including Highest Academic Average Award since the eighth grade. He was also this year’s Star Student as recognized by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators. John Ross is the recipient of the Jonah and Margaret Frazier Scholarship, the Pilot Club of Baxley Scholarship, the ACA Outstanding Service Award Scholarship, the Zell Miller Scholarship, and most recently was voted on by the ACA faculty to receive the Faculty Award. He is the recipient of the Alpha and Omega Award for his attendance at ACA. John Ross is graduating with full honors and a 4.0 GPA for his high school career. John Ross attends Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church where he is very active in the youth group and leads the chapel worship service at ACA. He also plays the guitar for the choir. After graduating, John Ross plans to attend East Georgia State College to pursue a degree as an anesthesiologist. VIDEO - Baxley News-Banner's - News Channel Debra Ballard about Groundbreaking held for Sleep Inn Mon, Aug 27, 2018 - 10:20 PM Please Advise of the proposed opening of the Sleep Inn in Baxley, GA. Thank you! Ms. Debra Johnny O about Appling and Jeff Davis Deputies arrest two on marijuana charges GOOD JOB GUYS Latest Mobile Tuts about Stewart and Crews to join hands in marriage Our Webpage about Music and Cauley to exchange vows So I guess if you are targeting a lot of locals, they may or may not use VPNs. But my impression is that a lot of [...] LEGALS FOR 7-17-2019 Buying gas in a timely fashion General Assembly plays by a different set of rules DAVID THOMAS “BO” REEVES MYRTLE RUTH NAIL Content copyright ©The Baxley News-Banner	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6020
__label__cc	0.744148	0.255852	Mid Valley Disposal Compost Project, San Joaquin Valley GORE composting technology covers Mid Valley Disposal's 16 composting bunkers One of the most advanced composting operations in California is scaling up its operations in Fresno County. Early in 2017, Mid Valley Disposal is opening its new 10-acre, 68,000 square foot composting facility in Kerman, California. In addition to creating 47 new jobs in California’s agricultural heartland, the project serves as a model of sustainability in California’s innovative fight against climate change. The infrastructure project got off the ground with the help of a $3 million grant thanks to California Climate Investments. Mid Valley expects its new facility to divert 290,000 tons of organic waste from Central Valley landfills over the next decade and reduce GHG emissions by over 137,000 MTCO2e in the process. Compost produced through this project provides multiple benefits for both the environment and the economy. When sent to landfills, organic waste decomposes and generates methane, a greenhouse gas 23 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. Compost use provides a simple, proven way to build carbon content and hold more water in soils, which is essential for building climate resilience in our communities and to protect California agriculture from a hotter, drier future. Much of the food and green waste needed to supply the new facility comes through Mid Valley’s new commercial organics recycling program in Fresno and Madera counties. “On a traditional windrow system, composting takes 90 days. [With the new facility,] we can get finished compost in eight weeks,” Joseph Kalpakoff, General Manager of Mid Valley Disposal, told the Fresno Business Journal. Mid Valley’s new composting facility uses GORE composting technology to cover the site’s 16 composting bunkers. The Gore-Tex material allows the piles to breathe but does not allow larger, potentially polluting organic molecules to escape. This technologically-advanced facility meets all emission requirements established by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and exceeds requirements by the State Water Board to capture storm water. More information on Waste Diversion Programs CalRecycle, Waste Diversion Metrolink Project, Southern ... Navdip Badhesha Farm Water ...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6021
__label__cc	0.624966	0.375034	Jim Johnson, PT What makes these books different? About Jim Johnson, PT If you're looking down at your arthritic knee and seeing only a worn-out joint with eroding cartilage, you're thinking about your knee the wrong way. There are two problems with this line of thinking. First of all, the structural changes that commonly take place in arthritis, things such as cartilage loss, meniscus tears, and bone spurs, can all be found in people with no knee pain. Consider the study that looked at 319 subjects between the ages of 25 and 74 with knee arthritis on x-ray - and found that only 47% had knee pain. Put another way, 53% of these people were walking around with knee arthritis and no pain. Yet another study looked at 49 subjects over the age of 45 with no knee pain or arthritis, and found that 76% of them had meniscus tears! The second problem with focusing on the structural changes in knee arthritis is trying to figure out what's causing your pain. Most of the numerous structures in your knee have nerve pain fibers going to them, so good luck trying to pinpoint which one(s) are the exact source of your pain. In fact, about the only knee structure we can safely rule out is the articular cartilage that can be seen wearing out on x-rays! Knee cartilage itself actually has no pain fibers going to it, and therefore cannot produce any pain. So what now? Treat Your Own Knee Arthritis takes a new approach to an old problem. Instead of worrying about structural problems (that studies show people can live just fine with) you will learn how to fix the functional problems found in knees with arthritis. And as the research shows again and again, if you improve functions such as the strength and proprioception of your knee, the pain goes away. Based entirely on randomized controlled trials, Treat Your Own Knee Arthritis is a simple, yet effective program that can be done in the privacy of your home with minimal cost or equipment. The exercises are specifically designed to manipulate your knee's biological tissues and make it... more flexible much stronger withstand fatigue better have better proprioception (responsiveness) Additionally, some of the exercises can help prevent the progression of knee arthritis. Exercise sheets are also provided to help guide you step-by-step through this six-week program. Chapter 1 "Here''s What's Going On In Your Knee" will give you a new perspective on knee arthritis. Here you learn that your knees are not like automobile tires that only have so much life left in them before they wear out. While most readers already know that knee arthritis involves the loss of knee cartilage, research is now showing us there's a lot more to it than that. The fact of the matter is that knee arthritis is actually a condition that involves the entire knee, with the knee suffering from some very specific problems. With over 25 pictures, this section will also introduce you to all the important parts of your knee. Did you know knee cartilage doesn't have any nerves and cannot cause knee pain? Chapter 2 is"What's Likely To Happen To Your Knee Over the Long Run?". Here you will learn what happens to arthritic knees that don't end up having surgery. This chapter reviews the natural history studies that follow arthritis patients for many years to see what happens to them. Is knee arthritis a one-way ticket downhill? The studies might surprise you... Chapter 3 "Tune-Up #1: How to Make Your Knee Much Stronger" will show you how to get your knee much stronger. Why? Because the latest research is telling us that people with painful knee arthritis have much weaker leg muscles than people with no knee pain. But which muscles, which exercises, and how many times a week? I'll show you with pictures and tell you exactly what you should be doing. You might be surprised how a rolled up towel can be used to strengthen your quadriceps muscle in a few minutes a day... Chapter 4 "Tune-Up #2: How to Make Your Knee More Flexible" teaches you how to make your knees less stiff and more flexible. It doesn't take a million stretches - actually just two - and if you do them correctly, you should be able to make your knees much less stiff with a minute a day of stretching. Sound too good to be true? Not if you've read the stretching research I cite in the book... Chapter 5 is titled "Tune-Up #3: How to Improve Your Proprioception". The knee arthritis research has made it perfectly clear that people with arthritic knee have impaired proprioception in their knee joints. After reading this chapter, you'll know all the in's and out's of proprioception - and how to improve it! Don't worry, this can be done quite easily with one exercise in just a few minutes a day - but VERY important to do to get a knee back in proper working order. Chapter 6 is "Tune-Up #4: How to Improve Knee Endurance". If the book ended at Chapter 5, you'd have exercises that would make your knee much stronger, more flexible, and highly responsive. While this would be good, it still leaves out one last function an arthritic knee absolutely has to have: endurance. Without endurance, your poor knee wouldn't let you do simple things like walk for very long at all. In this section, I show you five ways to improve your knee endurance - and you only need to pick the one that works best or you. Chapter 7 "Putting It All Together: The Six-Week Program" pulls together all the exercises in the book and puts them in one place so you'll know how to get started. It's here you are told exactly what to do each day, and how many times a day to do it. This chapter contains 6-weeks' worth of exercise sheets so you can keep track of your exercise progress by simply checking a few boxes. Making progress with a few targeted exercises is the key to getting better - and this chapter will help you do just that! Chapter 8 is "Why Measuring Your Progress Is Very Important" and contains a handy scale you can use to measure improving knee function, and Chapter 9 are the references - the entire book is completely based on published research studies from peer-reviewed journals and randomized controlled trials. At 105 pages, I wrote this book so the reader could finish it in a few hours, and have all the tools they need to improve the function of their arthritic knees and dramatically decrease their pain levels. Additionally, I have also written it in a little larger print, so those with vision problems will have an easy time reading it. Not only will these exercises help the person who has knee arthritis, but they are also great exercises to keep anybody's knees in good working order. The Book's Reference Section Bhattacharyya T, et al. 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Improvements in quadriceps sensorimotor function and disability of patients with knee osteoarthritis following a clinically practicable exercise regime. Br J of Rheum 1998;37:1181-1187. Jan M, et al. Effects of weight-bearing vs nonweight bearing exercise on function, walking speed, and position sense in participants with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2009;90:897-904. Koralewicz L, et al. Comparison of proprioception in arthritic and age-matched normal knees. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 2000;82-A:1582-1588. Tsauo J, et al. The effects of sensorimotor training on knee proprioception and function for patients with knee osteoarthritis: a preliminary report. Clin Rehab 2008;22:448-457. Kovar P, et al.. Supervised fitness walking in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. A randomized, controlled trial. Ann Int Med 1992;116:529-534. Philbin E, et al. Cardiovascular fitness and health in patients with end-stage osteoarthritis. Arthritis and Rheumatism 1995;38:799-805. Talbot L, et al. A home-based pedometer-driven walking program to increase physical activity in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee: a preliminary study. J Am Geriatr Soc 2003;51:387-392. Baker K, et al. The efficacy of home based progressive strength training in older adults with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. J Rheum 2001;28:1655-65. Doi T, et al. Effect of home exercise of quadriceps on knee osteoarthritis compared with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs. A randomized controlled trial. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2008;87:258-269. Davis A, et al. Comparative, validity and responsiveness of the HOOS-PS and KOOS-PS to the WOMAC physical function subscale in total joint replacement for osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2009;17:843-847. Goncalves R, et al. Reliability, validity and responsiveness of the Portuguese version of the knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score-physical function short-form (KOOS-PS). Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2010;18:372-376. Ornetti P, et al. Psychometric properties of the French translation of the reduced KOOS and HOOS (KOOS-PS and HOOS-PS) Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2009;17:1604-1608. Perruccio A, et al. The development of a short measure of physical function for knee OA KOOS-Physical function shortform (KOOS-PS)- an OARSI/OMERACT initiative. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2008;16:542-550.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6028
__label__cc	0.618124	0.381876	BV421 Rat Anti-Human Claudin-1 Clone 421203 (RUO) Alternative Name CLD1; CLDN1; claudin-1; ILVASC; SEMP1 Isotype Rat IgG2a, κ Immunogen Human Claudin-1 Transfected Cell Line The 421203 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes Claudin-1 which is also known as Senescence-associated epithelial membrane protein 1 (SEMP1) or Ichthyosis, leukocyte vacuoles, alopecia, and sclerosing cholangitis (ILVASC). Claudin-1 is a ~23 kDa multi-pass membrane protein that is encoded by CLDN1 (claudin 1) which belongs to the claudin family. Claudin-1 is expressed by Langerhans cells, dendritic cells, epithelial cells and endothelial cells. It serves as a major component of tight junctions between epithelial or endothelial cells. Claudin-1 may also function as a co-receptor for Hepatitis C virus (HCV) entry into hepatic cells. Dysregulated Claudin-1 expression has been detected in multiple types of cancer. The antibody was conjugated to BD Horizon™ BV421 which is part of the BD Horizon Brilliant™ Violet family of dyes. With an Ex Max of 407-nm and Em Max at 421-nm, BD Horizon BV421 can be excited by the violet laser and detected in the standard Pacific Blue™ filter set (eg, 450/50-nm filter). BD Horizon BV421 conjugates are very bright, often exhibiting a 10 fold improvement in brightness compared to Pacific Blue conjugates. BV421 is a polymer-based dye excited by the violet laser and is one of the brightest fluorochromes offered by BD Biosciences. Conjugates are typically 10 times brighter than Pacific Blue™ conjugates and are often as bright as or brighter than PE conjugates. Due to nearly identical excitation and emission properties but different spillover characteristics, BD Horizon BV421, Pacific Blue™, and BD Horizon™ V450 cannot be used simultaneously. BV421 Rat IgG2a, κ Isotype Control RUO BD Horizon Brilliant Violet 421 is covered by one or more of the following US patents: 8,158,444; 8,362,193; 8,575,303; 8,354,239. Pacific Blue™ is a trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc., Eugene, OR. Farquhar MJ, Hu K, Harris HJ, et al. Hepatitis C virus induces CD81 and claudin-1 endocytosis.. J Virol. 2012; 86(8):4305-16. View reference Furuse M, Fujita K, Hiiragi T, Fujimoto K, Tsukita S. Claudin-1 and -2: novel integral membrane proteins localizing at tight junctions with no sequence similarity to occludin.. J Cell Biol. 1998; 141(7):1539-50. View reference	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6029
__label__wiki	0.684692	0.684692	Bethany Seymour BBC PAF Fellowship About -Biography -Press -BBC PAF Fellowship Recordings Projects -Current Projects -Educational -YBS Media -Gallery -Videos News Blog Contact Philip Hayes – The Judgement of Hermes Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Leave a Comment 25 APR 2015 (SAT) 7.30pm Christ Church, Skipton I am delighted to perform with Clothworkers Consort of Leeds once again. Formerly known as Leeds University Liturgical Choir, I was a member for my full three years at university and have wonderful memories from this time. Clothworkers Consort of Leeds and Skipton Building Society Camerata are joining forces to give the first modern-day performance of Philip Hayes’ oratorio The Judgment of Hermes. The music is in the galant style and full of engaging lyrical melody supported by a varied instrumental palette. The text features Hermes and the muses Melpomene (the muse of song), Calliope (the muse of epic poetry) and Terpsichore (the muse of dance) who undertake an Enlightenment exploration of the pains and pleasures of life. Hayes (1738-1797), a member of the Chapel Royal and Professor of Music at Oxford, was one of the most important English composers of his day. In 1791 he welcomed Joseph Haydn to Oxford to receive an honorary doctorate. Haydn’s Symphony in G, no. 92 was performed at the Sheldonian Theatre during this visit, after which it became known as ‘The Oxford Symphony’. Haydn’s brilliant symphony will be paired with Hayes’ oratorio, the first performance of this delightful work (as far as we know) since its composition in 1783. With the support of a Higher Education Innovation Funding grant, a research team led by Bryan White has developed a performing edition of the work. Recently completed Leeds PhD student Chris Roberts transcribed the new edition from the two surviving copies: the autograph (held in the Library of Congress), and a direct copy of it made by the nineteenth-century Sheffield music collector W.T. Freeman and now in the Brotherton Library at Leeds. Another recent Leeds PhD graduate Fiona Smith is advising on the relationship between score and parts in Hayes’ works, and her research will be reflected in the performance. The Leeds Philosophical and Literary Societyhas given generous funding to support the performance. The performance will take place at Christ Church, Skipton (Cross Street, BD23 2AH), at 7.30pm on 25 April, directed by Ben Crick, founder and artistic director of the Camerata. Bryan White will give a pre-concert talk about Hayes and his music at the church at 6.15. Tickets, £10-£17 are available online (http://skiptoncamerata.com) and on the door. For Ticket Booking: skiptoncamerata.com/concerts/2015/04/27/the-judgement-of-hermes Category: Performances \| Tags: 27th June 2015 Mozart Requiem – Danesborough Chorus Tickets 20th June 2015, 7.30pm YBC – Dido and Aeneas Tickets 16th May 2015, 7.30pm YBC – Music for the Tudors Tickets 25th April 2015, 7.30pm Philip Hayes – The Judgement of Hermes Tickets 17th April 2015, 7.00pm London Handel Festival Tickets 28th March 2015 Mozart Exultate, jubilate and Faure Requiem Tickets 21st March 2015, 7.30pm St Matthew Passion Tickets 14th March 2015, 7.30pm YBC – Mozart Requiem and Haydn Maria Theresa Mass Tickets 11th March 2014, 7.00 pm St Matthew Passion Tickets 7th March 2015 Kölner Fest für Alte Musik 2015 Tickets Tweets by @bethany_seymour Copyright © 2019 · All Rights Reserved · Bethany Seymour Email: info@bethanyseymour.co.uk	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6034
__label__cc	0.591826	0.408174	Stainland Road, Stainland, Halifax, HX4 9HU Bowling Green Primary School Curriculum and Learning Reading and Phonics Scheme Learning Ladders Letters and News Staff and Governors What is Pupil Premium? The Pupil Premium was introduced in April 2011. It was allocated to children from low-income families who were known to be eligible for free school meals, and children who had been looked after continuously for more than six months. Eligibility for the Pupil Premium for 2012–13 was extended to pupils who have been eligible for free school meals at any point in the last six years (known as the Ever6 Free School Meals measure). Schools also receive funding for children who have been looked after continuously for more than six months, and a smaller amount for the children of service personnel. You can find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/pupil-premium-information-for-schools-and-alternative-provision-settings The primary aim is to ‘Narrow the Gap’ in terms of achievement and opportunity. To ensure that teaching and learning opportunities meet the needs of all pupils. To ensure that appropriate provision is made for pupils who belong to vulnerable groups, this includes ensuring that the needs of socially disadvantaged pupils are adequately assessed and addressed. Provision will be made through: Facilitating pupils’ access to a broad and balanced education Facilitating pupils’ access to the curriculum Providing alternative/additional support and intervention The use of external provision (under exceptional circumstances) The range of provision considered by the school includes, but is not limited to: 1-1 support Small group work with an experienced teacher focused on overcoming gaps in learning Additional teaching and learning opportunities provided through trained teaching assistants and/or external agencies Specialist equipment to help pupils with their studies Alternative/additional incentives and rewards What do we do at Bowling Green? You can find out how we’re spending our Pupil Premium Allocation by clicking here: 2016/17 Pupil Premium planned spend You can also download reports from previous years: Pupil premium spending allocation and impact report 2015-16 Pupil Premium spending allocation 2014/15 Pupil Premium spending 2013/14 © 2019 Bowling Green Primary School. School website created using School Jotter, a Webanywhere product. [Administer Site]	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6042
__label__cc	0.630855	0.369145	Home » Featured » The Other Guys Posted By Allan Quatermain on 8:08pm Nov 20, 2013 \| 6 comments he offseason isn’t even fully underway yet and already the Hot Stove is heating up with the list of prominent names being discussed in trade rumors. David Price and Max Scherzer, Elvis Andrus and Troy Tulowitzki, Matt Kemp and even Toronto’s own Jose Bautista’s values are being gauged on the open market, if we are to believe certain reports. Whether or not any of these players actually move is difficult to predict, but what is certain is the price they are likely to command in any trade. Last off season Price’s former teammate James Shields was acquired by Kansas City in exchange for a package of prospects which included eventual AL Rookie of the Year winner Wil Myers. Similarly, if Price or any of the other aforementioned players are to be traded this offseason, it will likely come at the cost of the acquiring team’s best young talent. Who might those players be? Well, the average fan can probably rattle off a list of the prospects they would want to headline any potential deal; the blue chippers; the big names. Thanks to the internet and publications like Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus the top ranked prospects in every teams’ farm systems are known to even the most casual of baseball fans. But what about the other guys? The players who do not appear on all those top prospect rankings, and end up being final additions to a trade; the “throw-ins” as they are sometimes referred to. These are typically your A Ball or Rookie League players; recently drafted; raw or unproven. Which unheralded prospects will rival GMs be looking at to be the crucial final piece of a trade this offseason? To answer that question I decided to examine every teams’ minor league system to find that one player, not commonly ranked among their organization’s top 20 prospects (according to MLB.com or Baseball America), who could end up being a diamond in the rough. I will begin today by taking a look at baseball’s most competitive division, the American League East. American League – East Cody Kukuk Position: LHP Height/Weight: 6’4″ 200lb. Born: April 10, 1993 (Age 20) MLB.com rank: NR (SALL – 2013) 24gs 4-13 4.63era 107ip 77h 81bb 113so Drafted in the 7th round of the 2011 draft Kukuk is a tall and athletic lefty with a fluid delivery that allows him to run his fastball up to 92-94mph consistently and without much effort. He compliments the pitch with a tight low-80s slider that is a potential plus pitch, and a developing changeup that projects to be about average. Kukuk’s Achilles heel thus far in his career is his command which has been erratic even at the best of times. He averaged almost 7 walks per nine innings in 2013, which is why despite his impressive arsenal of pitches his prospect value is somewhat suppressed. Still, Kukuk is the kind of prospect any GM would jump at the chance to get, because even though he hasn’t put it all together yet, he may very soon. At such an early stage it is possible to imagine a number of different outcomes for Kukuk. He is your quintessential high risk, high reward prospect. The combination of his long limbs and the deep arm circle in his delivery are reminiscent of lanky Giants southpaw Madison Bumgarner. That could be Kukuk’s ceiling if everything breaks right. However if his command does not improve in any meaningful way you’re probably looking at an Andrew Miller type career arc: multiple failed attempts at remaining a starter before eventually settling in as a hard throwing LOOGY with shaky control. Andrew Toles Position: CF Height/Weight: 5’10” 185lb. Bats/Throws: L/R Born: May 24, 1992 (Age 21) (MWL – 2013) 552pa .329/.359/.466 2hr 57rbi 35(2b) 16(3b) 22bb 105so 62sb 17cs A third round pick in 2012 out of the same Chipola junior college that produced Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista, Toles is a premium athlete whose game, unlike Joey Bats, is built on speed not power. A 6.40 runner in the 60 yard dash, his speed plays well both on the base paths and in the center field where he has the chance to be a plus defender with excellent range and a better-than-average arm. Offensively Toles profiles as a leadoff hitter in the mold of a Michael Bourn or Denard Span; speedy players without much power, who are able to succeed despite less than ideal strikeout to walk ratios. Concerns about Toles usually revolve around how his bat will develop. He has quick hands, and excellent barrel awareness, but his pitch recognition needs work and his swing has a couple of moving parts that need to be ironed out including a hitch and a leg kick. With Toles you’re basically buying the speed and the defense and projecting on the bat. He’s exactly the kind high risk, high reward talent that teams like to target as throw-ins in a larger trade (see. Anthony Gose). Ravel Santana Born: May 1, 1992 (Age 21) (NYPL – 2012) 247pa .216/.304/.289 3hr 19rbi 7(2b) 25bb 68so 3sb 1cs Santana is different from many of the other players on this list in that he was – and in some circles still is – already a well known prospect. A five-tool player with explosive power and speed, Santana was in the midst of a star making turn in the Gulf Coast League as an 18-year-old when the Dominican center fielder suffered a gruesome ankle injury that has cast a dark cloud over his career ever since. Many scouting publications, even some which had him ranked as high as 6th in the organization pre-injury, didn’t even think to include him in their list of Yankees prospects for 2013 except as an honorable mention. Santana will have to work hard to prove the doubters wrong. He did not play at all in 2013 and his 2012 post-injury performance in the New York Pen League was not exactly inspiring, as he didn’t hit worth a lick, and hardly showed any of the game-breaking speed that had become his trademark. But at just 21 years old, and hopefully fully healthy, the opportunity is still there for Santana to live up to the once lofty expectations. At his best Santana will flash 60 power and 70 speed. The kind of player who could one day hit 20+ homeruns and steal 20+ bases. Even if the speed-sapping ankle injury he suffered eventually forces him to an outfield corner, Santana has more than enough power and arm strength to profile in right. All he needs to do is to get fully healthy and get back to playing in games and gaining experience. The Yankees have a ton of outfielders in the system ahead of Ravel including Mason Williams, Tayler Austin, Zoilo Almonte, Slade Heathcott, Ramon Flores, Aaron Judge, and while Santana may have as much if not more potential than any of the players ahead of him, there’s also a realistic chance that he never gets back to what he was. I think that’s the kind of gamble a team trading with the Yankees might be willing to take for a player with such enormous upside. Position: RHP Born: February 11, 1995 (Age 18) (DSL – 2013) 14gs 7-2 1.23era 80.2ip 74h 16bb 63so Small but thickly built Brazilian teenager with a live arm and advanced pitchability. Moreno throws from a straight over the top arm slot, and shows excellent command of two pitches; a fastball that sits in the high-80s to low-90s and a hard slider that has tremendous bite right now and could be a plus pitch in the future. While Moreno does not ostensibly appear to have much physical projection remaining, he’s more athletic than he appears, and it’s difficult tell a kid at eighteen that he’s not going to get much stronger, or even grow an inch or two over the next few years. Even the natural strength gains that come with maturation should help him work more consistently in the low-90s if not more. Moreno is certainly an interesting prospect, not the least of which because of his cultural background. He made a name for himself at the 2008 14U Pan American Championship, being named tournament All-Star ahead of more celebrated young pitchers Victor Sanchez and the Blue Jays own July 2 bonus baby Adonis Cardona. Finished the tournament as the leader in ERA after not allowing an earned run in 7 innings to go with 13 strikeouts and no walks. Still a long way off, and might ultimately profile as a reliever, but definitely has the moxie and stuff to go more than one inning. Chase DeJong Born: December 29, 1993 (Age 19) (APPY – 2013) 10gs 2-3 3.05era 56ip 58h 10bb 66so DeJong was one of my favorite sleeper prospects heading into the 2011 draft, when I became enamored with his combination of polish and projection. Back then he already showed excellent command of at least three average pitches; a fastball in the low 90s, a 12-6 curveball, and a sinking changeup. The stuff was already solid with the chance to possibly jump a full grade thanks to a long lean body that just oozed projection. With natural strength gains, and the Blue Jays new weighted ball program, which has seen fellow Toronto prospect Tom Robson add a few mph to his fastball and have a breakout year, I would not be surprised to see DeJong throwing consistently in the 92-95 range as early as 2014. DeJong is certainly not without his warts. He can be a little too hittable at times, and his fastball is pretty straight despite the good plane he imparts. He also has not developed a true swing-and-miss offering, despite the high strikeout numbers. That being said, the best part about DeJong has always been that you can envision him being a whole lot better in a few years for a variety of reasons, and yet he’s already pretty good right now. Early Off-Season MLB Power Rankings Author: Allan Quatermain Love the featured graphic. Nice work on the article! Thanks. Keep the articles coming boys! Angrioter Great read ….. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Gracias hermano. I love this website.As one who enjoys reading about the prospects in Jays organization,your articles are both informational and thought -provoking.I spend time in Phoenix watching the AFL and spring training in Dunedin where I spend most of my time at the Mattick Centre.Keep them coming. Awesome. Looking forward to future dialogue and debate. Prospect Showdown: American League West \| Toronto Blue Jays Blog - […] happen, hopefully in advance of next week’s winter meetings. 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__label__cc	0.721051	0.278949	Home › News › Philharmonic presented at the National Auditorium Vladimir Fedoseyev Alexei Volodin with pianist Philharmonic presented at the National Auditorium Vladimir Fedoseyev Alexei Volodin with pianist Posted on May, 2019 by Brioclasica Posted in News Philharmonic presents the next 9 May at the National Auditorium teacher Vladimir Fedoseyev junto al pianista Alexei Volodin . This time we will offer one of the most famous and emblematic symphonies of Russian repertoire: the Quinta from Shostakóvich. Fedoseyev and Shostakovich were contemporaries, They met and collaborated. The version that the teacher will give us the fifth Symphony It will be explained from tradition, friendship and admiration. interpreters: Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra, Alexei Volodin , vladimir Fedoseyev Chaikovsky, Piano Concerto No.. 1, in B flat minor, on. 23 Shostakóvich, symphony No.. 5, in D minor, on. 47 Thursday 9 May 2019 \| 19.30 h \| Symphony Hall of the National Auditorium VLADIMIR FEDOSEYEV: A great teacher of Russian tradition We are fortunate to have with us again to Maestro Vladimir Fedoseyev, living legend of the recent Russian musical history. Vladimir Fedoseyev was designed by Evgeny Mravinsky conductor, the same as, he 21 November 1937 He premiered in Leningrad with the Philharmonic Orchestra of the city, the symphony No. 5 de Shostakóvich. Years later, he Maestro Fedoseyev had the great opportunity to meet Dmitri Shostakovich in person during preparation of the release of its symphony No. 15, performed by the Symphony Orchestra Tchaikovsky, under the baton of Max Shostakovich, son of composer. "I learned a lot about Shostakovich thanks to other nearby Master composers, como Boris Chaikovsky, Mechislav Weinberg, georgiy Sviridov. – Fedoseyev explained- Through their stories, their memories and my own observations seeing the Master, I settled everything in one portrait: Shostakovich was a brilliant and complex person. The most important thing this complex portrait, It was the music that was not yet fully open; I am sure that as the music live, It develops over time and over time. Shostakovich is my favorite composer of the twentieth century”. ALEXEI VOLODIN: Heir to a TRADITION The rich Russian musical tradition has given us great composers, but also interpreters, especially, pianist. Sviatoslav Richter, Vladimir Horowitz, Emil Guilels O mariya Yúdina They are four of the pillars that underpin this pianistic tradition, from which, Alexei Volodin is one of the most significant heirs. Valery Gergiev, one of the great mentors pianist career, He said: “Young pianists of today's Russian pianists, Alexei Volodin is the one that has clearly inherited the sound of Guilels ". Volodin was present in the first season of the Philharmonic 28 February 2013, where, along with Baberger Symphoniker and Jonathan Nott as director, interpreted the Concerto for piano and orchestra no. 5, "Emperor". THE SYMPHONY Chaikovsky: A HISTORICAL ORCHESTRA Founded in 1930, the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra was the first symphony orchestra of Soviet radio. Once dissolved the USSR, in 1993, the Russian Ministry of Culture rechristened with the name formation Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra, name, Besides, recognizes its important role in promoting much of the music of Russian composer. Vladimir Fedoseyev is the current chief conductor from 1974; along these forty-five years, the master and his predecessors have contributed decisively to the artistic development of training, taking the lead and making it one of the most important orchestras in Russia. Interpretations of Maestro Fedoseyev are known worldwide for their depth, artistic passion Y great sensitivity to the national character of Russian music. With the Master in front, Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra has been the first Russian orchestra, with Russian director, to record the complete set of Beethoven symphonies. Tagged with: Alexei Volodin, National Auditorium, Chaikovsky, Shostakóvich, vladimir Fedoseyev	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6046
__label__cc	0.665845	0.334155	China Card Colin Robertson October 22, 2018 October 22, 2018 Comments Off on China Card On China trade, Canada should tread carefully COLIN ROBERTSON THE GLOBE AND MAIL So now, in the wake of the USMCA, China wants a trade deal with Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says our country is ready. Improving trade ties with China would go a long way to trade diversification but Canadians should tread carefully. More engagement with the world’s second biggest economy that is growing at twice the rate of our U.S. and EU partners makes a lot of sense. Economics aside, we have expanding people-to-people ties: the Chinese are our largest group of foreign students; Chinese tourism is up by double digits; and 10 per cent of recent immigrants came from China. So the question is not about whether to engage, but how best to engage. Negotiating a full free-trade agreement, says the Public Policy Forum’s useful report, Diversification not Dependence, could take a decade. Last December, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang rejected Prime Minister Trudeau’s overture on a closer economic partnership, dismissing out of hand the gender and aboriginal rights integral to Mr. Trudeau’s progressive trade agenda. The Chinese aren’t open to change, so have we decided to drop the progressive agenda? The PPF says sectoral agreements are the way to go, starting with agri-food and natural resources, eldercare and pensions coupled with co-operative arrangements on things such as climate. These will build confidence and create momentum for more progress. This could work although, like the rest of Asia, the Chinese are increasingly skeptical about Canada’s ability to get its goods to market. One new LNG pipeline is not enough. The Chinese will demand preferred investment access for their state-owned enterprises (SOEs). They feel that the current regime, imposed by the Harper government in 2012, is unfair. Are we prepared to relax our rules? There is a third option – encourage China to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). It already covers things such as SOEs, labour and environmental standards, intellectual property rights, and includes enforceable dispute settlement. The CPTPP should become the benchmark pact for the Indo-Pacific. China’s own model – the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) – does not meet the CPTPP standard. But all of this may come to naught. Like it or not, Canada is now caught in the Sino-U.S. confrontation, of which the USMCA “China clause” is the latest manifestation. While we are nowhere near negotiations with China, consulting with our principal trade partners would seem sensible. The sense that Chinese behaviour is predatory and posing significant threats to the U.S. that need to be countered is driving current U.S. policy. The Donald Trump approach – threats, bombast and tariffs – is antagonizing China and prompting retaliation. We will need to be careful that we don’t become collateral damage. China’s leadership wants to reform global governance to reflect China’s superpower stature. But China only pays lip service to the rules-based international order. Its mercantilist behaviour, ranging from subsidized to forced technology transfers, has contributed mightily to the looming Sino-U.S. trade war. Its cyberintrusions – for espionage and commercial gain – are detailed in our intelligence agencies’ annual reporting. While the Trump administration’s method is obnoxious, the EU, Japan and North America need to defend our rules-based system. China has not developed politically, economically or diplomatically in ways that the West had thought it might. But projecting hopes and wishful thinking on China goes further back than this current moment. In his latest book, Daniel Kurtz-Phelan describes U.S. General George Marshall’s unsuccessful efforts to steer China toward liberal democracy in the aftermath of the Second World War. The China Mission is a must-read for foreign-policy makers practising diplomacy in Asia. The Prime Minister meets the premiers this fall to talk trade diversification. Thrashing through a China strategy is essential. What is it we really want? What are we prepared to give up? We need to engage in continued relationship building through ministerial visits and through the kind of Track Two discussions organized by the University of Alberta’s China Institute. It would help if the federal Conservatives are part of the consensus. No one expects lock-step agreement, but a general alignment on our objectives – as we witnessed during the USMCA negotiations – serves the national interest. It also ensures continuity when governments change. Beyond the obvious trade benefits, better relations with China make sense for Canada. But decisions on China should only be made after we have done our homework and with our eyes wide open. op-ed China Institute, hina, PPF	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6053
__label__cc	0.558165	0.441835	Coming down the final stretch and this ACC season has been a great one. North Carolina (11-3, 22-5) Last Week: 1 – An absolute heartbreaking loss at home to Duke by 1 point isn’t enough to knock UNC from the top of the conference. But they followed that up with a demolition of Miami in one of the most decisive wins any ACC team has had against anyone this season. Brice Johnson is my leader from ACC Player of the Year and it isn’t very close. He could steal some votes from Buddy Hield and Denzel Valentine for National Player of the Year. UNC makes the short trip to NC State tonight in what should be a cake walk. Miami (11-4, 22-5) LW: 3 – So they had a bad game against North Carolina, the win 2 nights ago over Virginia was quite impressive. I said last week that Davon Reed would be the player to step up for the Canes and he did just that, dropping a career-high 21 points. The Canes travel to Louisville on Saturday for another extremely tough game, which could end up deciding who finishes second or possibly first in the conference. Virginia (10-5, 21-6) LW: 2 – Tough loss at Miami away from home, which with a win would have put them alone in second place. Malcolm Brogdon had an unreal game, starting the second half shooting a perfect 8 for 8. I really didn’t like their last possession though in which they absolutely struggled to get a good shot up. With so many good shooters, that should never happen. Virginia hosts UNC on Saturday in another huge heavyweight showdown in this unreal conference. Charlottesville will be bouncing, Virginia is a perfect 13-0 at home this year. Duke (9-5, 20-7) LW: 4 – Coach K has never had a team so riddled with injuries, yet he still found a way to knock off UNC in Chapel Hill. But the loss to Louisville didn’t help them and Krzyzewski lost his cool for a lot of the second half, picking up a crucial technical late. Grayson Allen also lost control of himself and picked up a dead ball technical after fouling out. The Blue Devils should get Matt Jones back this week and Derryck Thornton is expected to play tomorrow night against FSU despite injuring his shoulder in the Louisville loss. After FSU, Duke travels to Pitt Sunday for a tough matchup with a now slightly-hotter Panthers team. Louisville (10-4, 21-6) LW: 7 – This was my quote from last week “Rick Pitino and his staff just need to play out their last 6 games without injury or incident and let this season be forgotten about.” Seems like Pitino and his staff had other plans. Two very impressive wins jumped them up two spots. How about the second half from Damion Lee in the Duke win and the monster game for Chinanu Onuaku against Cuse with his 13 points and 15 rebounds. Come on a little piece of you wants to see Louisville find a way to win the ACC regular season championship, it is literally all they can win. Notre Dame (9-5, 18-8) LW: 5 – Road wins are tough to get in any conference, so we can’t punish the Irish too much for a one point loss at Georgia Tech. Especially after winning three straight prior to that, two against top 15 teams. Notre Dame is still in a great position to get a double-bye in the ACC Tournament, but they’ll need to take care of their easy schedule. They have Wake tonight and Florida State on Saturday, two must win games. Pittsburgh (8-6, 19-7) LW: 9 – The ever changing 7th spot see the Panthers again. Two good wins for Pitt over Wake in which they scored 101 points and a 14 point win at Cuse. That win at Cuse was crucial for Pitt to keep their eye on a top 4 spot in the ACC Tournament, which they are in contention for and they knocked Cuse from. Pitt has Louisville tonight at home and Duke at home on Sunday. Two huge tests for Jamie Dixon’s squad. Tonight is a #stripeout game at the Pete, can’t wait to see if Pitt is up to the test. Louisville and Pitt are the only 2 teams in the top 7 of the conference to win their last 2 games in a row. Syracuse (8-7, 18-10) LW: 6 – Cuse didn’t do themselves any favors, losing two straight games by 14 points each. The away loss at Louisville is excusable, but to get blown out at home by Pitt really stings. The Orange are still in good shape to dance and only one very tough game left (at UNC). They’ll host NC State on Saturday as they look for the bounce-back win. They’ll certainly need a better shooting day from Trevor Cooney, who went 1-9 from the floor for 3 points in the Pitt loss. Clemson (9-7, 16-12) LW: 8 – If you hear that crashing sound, it’s Clemson’s season coming to a screeching halt. Two heartbreaking road losses at Georgia Tech and NC State by a combined five points when they desperately needed to win at least one of those. Clemson has the rest of the week off and has only a home game against Virginia and a road game at BC left. They’ll need a good showing against Virginia and some work in the ACC tournament for them to get a bid. Again such a shock from a team that has beaten Pitt, Miami, Duke, Louisville, and Syracuse. It just doesn’t make sense that they can’t pull it together. Might be the most inconsistent team in the country. Virginia Tech (8-7, 15-13) LW: 11 – Buzz Williams has the Hokies playing good basketball of late. They’ve now won 3 of their last 5 with the losses being Miami and UVA both away from home. VT should make an appearance in the NIT, in which they can definitely do some damage. Florida State (6-9, 16-11) LW: 10 – Things keep getting worse for FSU. Four straight losses including a bad home loss to GT and a 10 point loss at VT. They needed both of those games to be a tournament team because now they have Duke, Notre Dame and Syracuse left. If they can steal 1 or 2 of those games and have a good ACC tournament, they have an outside shot at a tournament appearance. Georgia Tech (6-9, 16-12) LW: 13 – Georgia Tech is figuring it out right now, three straight wins against good teams, most prominently Notre Dame. But it is probably too late for them to make a run towards the NCAA Tournament. Marcus Georges-Hunt has been unstoppable the last 3 weeks. The Yellow Jackets are primed to upset somebody in the ACC Tournament. They have Louisville and Pitt left on the schedule, and BC on Saturday. Who knows if they win all 3 and an ACC Tournament game, they could sneak into the dance after all. NC State (4-10, 14-13) LW: 12 – Maverick Rowan (who?) had an unreal second half in their big win over Clemson this past week. Rowan is one of the better unknown freshman in the conference and has been solid all season with four games of 20+ points. The Pack travel to Syracuse this weekend. Wake Forest (2-13, 11-16) LW: 15 – Wake dominated BC this week in a game that secures basically locks them as the 13 seed in the ACC tournament. Devin Thomas senior game is on Sunday, he’ll be missed in Winston-Salem. Boston College (0-15, 7-21) LW: 14 – College Hoops is a funny game. One week ago BC almost beat UNC, then they lose by 26 to Wake the next. Three chances left to get their first win, starting with a home game against GT on Saturday. Rutgers and Chicago State are the only two other teams in the country without a conference win. College Hoops ACC, Atlantic Coast Conference, Boston College Eagles, CHD, Clemson Tigers, College Hoops Daily, Duke Blue Devils, Florida State Seminoles, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Louisville Cardinals, Miami Hurricanes, NC State Wolfpack, North Carolina Tar Heels, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Pittsburgh Panthers, Scott Zolotorow, Syracuse Orange, Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Tech Hokies, Wake Forest Demon Deacons Maryland Survives Michigan, Ends 2-Game Slide UMBC Squeaks Past Binghamton	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6054
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__label__wiki	0.624407	0.624407	cifordmeru@yahoo.com CIFORD SHOP by admin \| Mar 11, 2018 \| Girls, men and boys, Young Mothers \| 0 comments Family health has been a big concern in our community and Kenya at large. Many families have no idea of basic family health skills. Many families have little information and skills on the basic health and hygiene and the family planning methods. In Tigania East and West Sub Counties, there is an increase in early marriages due to teenage pregnancies this has become a big concern as young girls continued having children at a small spacing. This raised a red flag in our organization, which has led to collaboration with Marie Stopes International to train on Sexual and Reproductive Health and rights including family planning to the young mothers and women. CIFORD Kenya understands the water problem in relation to water-borne diseases in the target community and has been supporting families access water harvesting tanks and train on various water and sanitation hygiene. 1. Reproductive Health with a focus on family planning: This was a topic which raised a lot of interest with the women being taught on the different methods of Family planning for both men and women. They were further taught on the side effects of each type and this topic had so many questions and experience sharing among the women. CIFORD to conduct a medical camp where Marie Stopes international comes to administer the family planning to the childbearing mothers who will be interested. This activity will be held at CIFORD center which is accessible to all the women. This service will be free. 2. Water and hygiene: Members were trained in the various methods to reduce the water-borne diseases which related to water sources, hygiene and storage. The women were taken through basic hygiene and the ways to prepare the drinking water for their families. Need for the solid waste disposal was discussed with a focus on the toilets as many families have no toilets or poor ones. After the training the women proceeded for a practical plant trees within CIFORD compound where, more than 150 trees were planted with the assistance of staff members. Successs Way Forward and Request from The women Women were able to learn and understand on factors contributing to lifestyle diseases such as cancer due to mishandling of chemicals. They learnt hygiene and basic health skills The women were trained and accepted different methods of family planning which they committed to share with their peers Women need more of such training. The administration of the Family planning was not done. Lack of resources to support women to have filters for clean drinking water Lack of funds to support the families constructs ventilated improved pit latrines. To involve the youth in the reproductive health training with a focus on Family planning to avoid teenage pregnancy o partner with Marie Stopes to conduct medical camps in the community Reach out more community for the reproductive health training. on the event Youth in school Mentorship. The future of very community depends on its youth. The young people should be empowered, mentored and trained to be responsible citizen in the society. CIFORD Kenya has seen the need to work with the youth in school and out of school . This is due to the various... What a man can do, an empowered woman can do better regardelesss of age……….. Meet Teresa Mwonjaru, a 63 years old woman from Thinyaine, Meru County. A single mother and a granny to 2 young boys and a girl who she was left with after losing her daughter. Teresa was living in a very stressful dark days until when she decided to join Makenaa... Young Mothers Empowerment In Kenya, in the recent past the issue of teenage pregnancy has been highlighted and it’s alarming. In Meru, the teenage pregnancy stands at 20%. CIFORD Kenya has focused on the issue of teenage pregnancy where we have a program on supporting the teenage mothers...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6059
__label__wiki	0.546995	0.546995	Browse > Home / Special Features / An Enchanting Tempest: Amaluna An Enchanting Tempest: Amaluna September 27, 2012 by Amanda Storey Filed under Special Features A stage is subtly illuminated with dreamy, oceanic colours; posing in its midst is a sparkling glass bowl of water. Above, an intricate web of ropes and harnesses sway lightly in mid-air, and off to the side, an acrobat stretches her muscles in quiet preparation. This is the unusually still, silent stage of Amaluna, Cirque du Soleil’s latest sensation. In a matter of days, the theatre will be brought to life with marvels beyond onlookers’ wildest imaginations. For now it waits; a fantasy world undiscovered. The term Amaluna means “mother moon” — a title that certainly fits the out-of-this-world show, which sports mind-bending acrobatic feats and tantalizing visuals. Director Diane Paulus brings the performance back down to earth with acts deeply inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest, bringing out the main theme of the show: femininity. “This show has definitely gotten recognition for being a show that recognizes the beauty and the strength of women and all that we contribute to life,” says Amy McClendon, who plays the Peacock Goddess in Amaluna. Toronto is Amaluna’s third stop after premiering in Montreal earlier this year, and as it is riding in on a wave of rave reviews, the show promises to dazzle. After months of body-crunching work, the mesmerizing beauty of Amaluna is a well-deserved result for the performers. “It’s pretty amazing … to go through the ups and downs, the good and bad, of something that’s just being born,” says McClendon. “I’m excited to see where it goes in years and years to come.” Tags: acrobatics, Amaluna, Amanda Storey, Amy McClendon, An Enchanting Tempest, Cirque du Soleil, Diane Paulus, Entertainment, femininity, Fitness, Montreal, Shakespeare, The Tempest, Toronto	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6060
__label__cc	0.552143	0.447857	Carina Kikelomo Jacob Wednesday, July 26, 2017 Fiction 17 Comments Episode 6 Title: The murderer & the rapist. “Why would you need a lawyer?” Tiwa asked. “Don’t answer that Abraham.” His father said to him. He looked at the detectives. “I think this is the time to leave, please.” “What are you hiding Abraham?” Genevieve questioned. Abraham uttered. “I am not hiding anything! I need a lawyer to stop you from harassing me.” “Abraham, I said keep quiet!” Pastor Simon yelled. “Maybe you slept with her.” Tiwa said. “I never slept with Sade! She was like my younger sister!” “I won’t tolerate such questions and accusations here.” The pastor told her. “I will do everything I can to know why Sade wasn’t happy with you." Genevieve said. "You must have done something to her and that was why she avoided you in school.” He looked at her face with anger engraved all over his eyes. “I didn’t do anything to Sade. We had a little misunderstanding and before I could make amends, she was killed.” He swallowed and bowed his head. “Do you want to cause chaos in my church?” The pastor asked them. “If that is your plan it won’t work. If the devil sent you for destruction and to cause confusion in my family, my God won’t allow it.” The sound of cry hushed Tiwa and Genevieve from saying anything further. Three of them gazed at Abraham as he cried noisily. As he looked up, tears covered his face. He kept shaking his head as he wrapped his arms around his body as if he was catching cold. The pastor motioned towards him, put his hand on his back but Abraham shoved his hand away furiously. He wiped his face quickly, stood and marched out of the office leaving the door opened. “What was that all about?” Tiwa looked directly into Pastor Simon’s face. “What do you mean by that?” He questioned her and moved to the entrance. He peeped at the corridor and saw Abraham resting his back on the wall. He appeared upset and furious. “It seems your son is unhappy with you. Why?” “I will not say anything anymore. Go out and investigate the death of Sade. If you want to ask me any more questions, I advise you to contact my lawyer.” Tiwa smiled. Genevieve sighed and stared at her. “Let’s go.” They walked to Abraham who turned away from their direction. He was fighting hard not to cry. He sniffed his nose and folded his arms. “Please leave me alone. Zach is waiting for you. He is standing outside and you can identify him with the blue shirt and white trousers. “Thank you.” Genevieve said. Justine walked up to Abraham. She didn’t acknowledge the detectives but they waited to listen to what she wanted to say to him. "Abraham, can we see after school tomorrow?" Justine asked him. " I want to discuss something important with you." Genevieve felt Justine was partially blind for not noticing Abraham's facial expression. "Okay." He said coldly. She smiled, patted his shoulder and strolled away with a smile on her lips. Tiwa made a call to Adebiyi to send her Idara’s number. She called her immediately she received the text. “Hello, this is detective Tiwa. I want you to do a favor for me. You have between today and tomorrow to find out the residence of Pastor Simon Johnbull. Can you do that?” “Yes ma.” “Send the address the moment you find it.” “Okay ma. How is…?” She turned to Genevieve. “Something isn’t right. Abraham is hiding something and I must find out.” “You won’t be invited to the house if you go there and we have no warrant.” “I am not going to search for anything. I just want to take a look at the floor in the house.” “Do you think she was killed there?” “I have no idea until I see the place.” “We can ask any of his church members for that.” Genevieve said. “I don’t want any of them to know I know his place. I will wait in the car while you talk with Zach.” Tiwa introduced herself to Zach. She asked him for information about the women he suspected Jordan asked out or dated in the church. When he refused, she promised to tip him. He mentioned two choir members and an usher's name. She wrote their names on a piece of a paper and thanked him with the money. Tiwa wore her trousers suit on Monday morning and made a call to Genevieve. She informed her she would be visiting Sade’s mother and they decided to meet at the office later. Idara had given Genevieve the home address of Pastor Johnbull. Adebiyi travelled with his private jet to make a quick visit to his future father in law. Mrs. Akanju opened the front door for Tiwa. She was not surprised to see her swollen face and weary eyes. Both went to Sade’s bedroom and sat on the bed. After Tiwa respectfully refused the water she offered, she started a conversation. “I know the loss of your daughter is a blow to you and bringing back memories of her can be emotional. I want to ask you some questions about her. Will you be able to answer them?” She heaved a sigh and smiled faintly. “I will try.” “Detective Genevieve and I already know who Abraham is. Why didn’t you want me and my partner to know Abraham was your pastor’s son?” The smile left her lips. “I saw you at the church yesterday but I thought you were busy with the pastor that was why I and my husband didn’t call you. After what our pastor did for us? How could you expect us to involve his son with my daughter’s murder? We already know he has nothing to do with it and bringing into it would damage the relationship we have with our pastor. Is there a problem?” “There is no problem,” Tiwa said. “There are some questions I want to ask about pastor Johnbull and his son. Where is his wife?” “She travelled.” “It’s been a month. She travels a lot because she is in charge of the other church in Ghana.” “Abraham revealed that Sade used to go to their house to spend the weekend whenever his mom is not around.” Mrs. Akanju nodded. “That is correct. Sade goes to keep Abraham company. They are like siblings.” “Whenever she comes home after the short holiday, does her attitude change?” “Her attitude?” “Did she leave here happily to the house and came back unhappy and become cold towards you and her father.” She blinked her eyes before she replied. “Yes, sometimes. I never asked her why because if there were a problem she would have talked about it to me. She never hid anything from me.” “You would have asked her.” “I thought she didn’t want to come home and stay back with Abraham because she enjoyed her stay there. Does it have to do with her murder?” “No.” Tiwa lied. “What does your daughter think about Pastor Simon Johnbull? I want you to think first before you answer.” Mrs. Akanju let out a slow sigh and rubbed her laps gently while she thought deeply. “Sade didn’t say much but a year ago, she asked me why our pastor was still paying her fees. She felt he had done enough for the family. That was the period my husband decided she would be spending weekends and holidays at the pastor’s residence.” “Did you say a year ago?” “Yes. Although she used to spend a night or two before until her dad made that decision.” Tiwa rose and adjusted her jacket. “Do not worry, Mrs. Akanju just know me and my partner will find your daughter’s killer and rapist.” Sade’s mom stood. “I can’t believe she is gone. Whenever I close my eyes to sleep, I see her.” “I am deeply sorry for your loss. I will leave now.” She escorted her to the door and Tiwa drove away to the office. Quincy called his sectary into his office. The skirt length on her body was below her knees. He warned her several times to dress appropriate but she heeded his advice. He wasn’t happy with her but decided not to say anything. “I called you here because of the wine and card you gave me on Friday.” “You didn’t like them?” She asked. “It was okay but I thought they were from my wife but it wasn’t. The wine is still in the fridge. You can take it home.” “And the card?” “I threw it away.” “Can you describe the delivery man that came to deliver them?” She stammered before she made a sentence. “I can’t remember what he looked like sir.” “Gina, you can’t remember?” Quincy appeared surprised. “No sir.” “So there is nothing you can tell me that can help me locate this delivery man?” “You can go now.” “Yes sir.” Gina moved to the door and halted. She turned back to face him. “Sir, even if it’s not from your wife, I don’t see the reason why you don’t want to drink the wine.” “I have a reason because this person has ulterior motive towards me. I am a married man.” “Okay sir.” She rotated and left the office. “I need to talk to you at the lab.” Tiwa said after she knocked on Genevieve’s door and opened it. “Me too,” Genevieve said and rose on her feet. “I just came back from pastor Johnbull’s residence. She came out of her office and they walked towards the direction of the lab. “Were you allowed inside?” “I wanted to go in and try my luck but I stayed back in the car when I noticed a bus with an inscription on it.” “What was written on the bus?” “Customtiles Limited.” She widened her eyes. “What could they be doing there?” “Probably getting new tiles or filling the broken ones.” “You can say that again.” Genevieve knocked on the lab door and they walked inside. Omoni and her assistant were there. They exchanged pleasantries. “We don’t have a warrant and the boss is not around.” “Even if he was around, we don’t have tangible reasons that we suspect pastor Johnbull.” “The pastor?” Omoni asked in a stunned tone. Kevin opened his mouth in shock. “It’s a guess until we have evidence or even a witness.” Genevieve said. “Witness?” “Abraham is hiding something and protecting someone.” “His father?” “Well, something like that.” Tiwa faced Kevin. “If there was a struggle between a girl and a man, and mistakenly they hit an award plague and it fell on the floor, is it possible for it to break tiles on the floor?” “It is very possible considering the size and the make of the plaque. It could also be an artwork.” “I saw some award plaques in the pastor’s office. I am thinking he would also keep some in his home. It could be his living room or bedroom.” “That man I saw at his church is egocentric.” Genevieve said. “If he kept such in his home, it would be in his living room where people would notice it. The Customtiles vehicle didn’t stay long because three of their workers left ten minutes later after I got there.” “It means the murder might have happened there.” Omoni said. “And the rape. Oh my God.” “We can’t conclude yet. We already know the pastor is a client of Customtiles limited.” Tiwa moved forward to where Omoni sat. “I saw the victim’s mother and we talked. You mentioned there was a scar on the left arm of Sade which was likely a year ago.” “Mrs. Akanju stated her daughter started spending more time at the Johnbull’s home a year ago.” “And that could give whoever she was sleeping with enough room and time to molest her. Christ! She must have refused the first time. He hit and gripped her hard on the arm to cause such scar." “Remember Sade’s friend mentioned she heard her say ‘my father is the cause of it’.” Genevieve said. “And it was the father who made the decision for her to spend more time there.” Tiwa said. “He didn’t know it would endanger the life of his daughter. The pastor’s wife is hardly around.” She looked at Tiwa. “It is obvious Abraham is not her killer.” “No. Is either he knew about it and chose not to do anything about it or he could be an accomplice.” “What if Sade found out he knew, was disappointed and they quarreled about it.” “Considering the reaction of the pastor at his office, he didn’t know Abraham and Sade had a misunderstanding. This is not a coincidence you saw Customtiles limited bus in front of their house. The pastor must have repaired it to cover up his act.” Tiwa sighed. “Abraham said he was with his father between five and seven on the day Sade died. He is either an accomplice or he is covering up for his dad. He shoved his dad's hand off his back at the office and there must be a reason for that. When he looked at his father before asking him to get a lawyer, I didn’t see fear or grief in his eyes, I saw anger.” “We need to have evidence to prove Pastor Simon is a killer and a rapist.” “What if Abraham is only a witness?” Omoni asked. “Then he would have to testify against his father and that is exactly what he does not want.” Genevieve asked. “How do we persuade him to do that?” “I have no idea and it makes me mad.” Tiwa said in an angered tone. “Let’s see the corn seller.” They drove there and the first thing the woman selling corn did was frown when she sighted Tiwa. “It seems you remember me.” She said to her. “Why I no go remember you. Wetin you want?” “A girl was killed and raped by someone we are searching for…” “How does that one concern me?” She didn’t allow Genevieve finish her statement. “We are begging you in the name of Almighty God. If you saw something on that day, please let us know.” “I no see anything!” She looked at her children playing with toys on the ground. “I no want trouble with police wahala.” “We will protect you if you are afraid.” Tiwa said. “Madam, I no need your protection. Make una leave me alone, abeg ooo.” “The mother of the girl that died is still grieving. She is sad and need us to find the killer of her child. As a mother, please have pity on that woman.” “So I be bad person abi?” “No way! We are ready to do anything you want, just tell us what you saw on that day.” The corn seller sighed. “I no want anything. I no really see the man wey drop her for ground.” “You saw a man?” “Yes but e dey dark.” “Only a man?” Genevieve asked. “There was no boy with him?” “No. I no see e face but I remember sey the car wey he drive na white pickup. He quickly come out of the motor and open the boot. He carry the body put for ground and drive commot.” “Can you explain what you mean by pickup?” “That motor wey get big boot for back. Na only front seat e get.” “Oh okay.” Tiwa said. She brought out her phone and surfed the internet for pictures. She showed it to the woman and she pointed at a white Hilux. “There was a white Hilux parked in front of the Akanju’s house the first day we went there.” Genevieve took Tiwa a bit away from the woman. ”The pastor was there too.” “This can’t be a coincidence again; pastor Johnbull is definitely the killer and the rapist.” To be continued…Sunday. Blogoratti July 26, 2017 Great follow up to the previous chapter...and a delight to read. Greetings! Carina K Jacob July 27, 2017 GIFTY July 26, 2017 Nice one Carina. Dayo July 26, 2017 Nice one Carina, it will be a little difficult to prove that d pastor is d killer, I hope his son will say something. Thanks Dayo! Jolly Saft July 26, 2017 Bastard!!! I so hate him now. God!!! Hello Jolly! Hmmm.... quite sad. Sade's mum will be devastated to know that her trusted pastor killed her daughter. Quite sad indeed. Hey Carina, please keep the good job up. I really love what you do. Stay blessed. Awww…. Thanks love I appreciate you. pearlyTee July 27, 2017 Nice one dear! Why do i have a feeling there's going to be a twist to this story???? The way this episode ended makes me suspect there's more to it than meets the eye. Well done!!! Thanks pearlyTee! Busola Ogbonna July 28, 2017 Well done Carina. Thumbs up for you. You will go places. Looking forward to the next episode. Thank you Busola. kisses & hugs for you! Gloria Abu August 21, 2017 Welldone carina,great job The Evil Mind of a Serial Killer: Ted Bundy. Unsolved Murder of Amanda Tusing. 40 years old case: The unsolved murder of the girl...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6062
__label__cc	0.626872	0.373128	Media Training > Media Essentials Managing Your Media Performance 30 Minutes with the Media Media Crisis Plans that Work Crisis Training > Crisis Essentials Crisis Workout Crisis Fundamentals Executive Coaching > Strategic Communication > High Stakes Speech and Presentation Skills Speech & Presentation Skills Strategic Conversations Communicate Leadership Crisis Media Tips Visual Language > Memorable One-Liners Dressing For Television Sounding Great On Radio & Podcasts Perfect PowerPoint Clearway Blog About Clarity Geoffrey Stackhouse Sharon Leifer Why Clarity? How to Choose a Trainer THE PERIL OF YES/NO RESPONSES "Being interviewed is one of the most abnormal things that you can do... It’s two steps removed from the Inquisition." - Frank Zappa Bernard O'Riordan, Media Trainer If you are like me, you're probably a little tired of hearing and reading about disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong and that interview with Oprah Winfrey. Over the past month we've been bombarded with so many forensic insights from body language experts, crisis communicators and brand gurus, that many of us have probably started to tune out. But there is one aspect of Armstrong's confessional with Oprah that did intrigue me and it's particularly useful for anyone who deals with the media. It's the danger of Yes/No questions. Lance Armstrong is grilled by Oprah. You might remember Oprah's rapid-fire series of Yes/No questions at the start of the interview. It was a clever and obvious tactic that interviewers often use to get to the truth quickly, and Oprah certainly got answers to questions the whole world was asking. Oprah: "Yes or no. Did you ever take banned substances to enhance your cycling performance?" LA: "Yes. Oprah: "Yes or no. Was one of those banned substances EPO?" LA: "Yes." Oprah: "Did you ever blood dope or use blood transfusions to enhance your cycling performance?" Oprah: "Did you ever use other banned substances like testosterone or human growth hormone?" Oprah: "Yes or no. In all seven of your Tour de France victories did you ever take banned substances or blood dope?" No doubt Armstrong's willingness to provide simple Yes or No responses was all part of a carefully crafted package of admissions designed to cleanse the soul and minimise the legal repercussions of his confessions. Say too much, and he might have opened the door to widespread criminal prosecution. Now, most of us will probably never have to come clean in a media interview quite like Armstrong did. But you still might find yourself on the end of a barrage of Yes/No questions from a reporter. If that interview taught us nothing else, it's that Yes/No questions can be great for a reporter, but potentially damaging for anyone in the interview hot seat. No matter whether you’re a professional athlete, a business executive or a PR professional, you really should think twice before giving a Yes, No or even 'Maybe' response. And here's why. Yes/No responses usually create a type of information vacuum with absolutely no context or explanation around them. Reporters - including the public - are left to join the dots themselves in understanding the why or how, and they don't always get it right. Yes/No questions can be traps because they block the interviewee in a corner and force them to give a direct response. That often results in either a denial or a damaging confirmation, which results in an even more damaging quote or headline. Rather than feeling cornered, you could instead say something like: “It’s really not that clear cut”, “It’s just not that simple” or even "Quite the opposite", before reframing the question that has been put to you. If you don’t preface why you can’t or won’t directly answer a Yes or No question, a reporter is likely to keep dragging you back, and you'll stay on that treadmill until you do. Even when you respond with a ‘No’, a reporter can still paraphrase you because you have denied whatever it is they have put to you. When Armstrong did open up in the the Oprah interview, more often than not he engaged in a string of damaging denials that planted the wrong image in the minds of viewers. He said: "There was no positive test. There was no paying off of the lab. There was no secret meeting with the lab director. I'm no fan of the UCI, but that did not happen." Bear in mind though, that there are often times when a reporter just needs a Yes or No clarification on something you’ve said or done for the sake of accuracy, and that can be fine. But if you’re in the interview hot seat you need to consider whether a simple Yes or No response really paints the full picture. In truth, Yes/No questions belong in a court room or a confessional rather than a media interview. I suppose that's why Oprah is considered something of a 'High Priestess', forever taking confessions from disgraced superstars who've got nothing to lose. A QUESTIONABLE GAME PLAN clarity@claritysolutions.com.au Home / Training / Resources About / Contact / FAQ	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6063
__label__wiki	0.760035	0.760035	DestinationsFood & DrinkPlayStayVideo Top 10 spookiest buildings around the world By Andy Murdock, LonelyPlanet.com • Published 27th October 2011 Have you ever visited a building that gave you the creeps? These 10 buildings around the world are guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine. 1. Wat Rong Khun, Chang Rai, Thailand Still under construction, Chiang Rai's controversial modern temple is part traditional Buddhist temple, part white-frosted wedding cake, and part avant-garde art with a disturbing penchant for pointiness. Visitors must cross a bridge to the temple over a field of fangs and hundreds of pleading white arms and suffering faces of statues reaching up from hell. While stark whiteness predominates, the inside and other parts of the temple compound (including the toilets) are sparkling gold. Wat Rong Khun is open daily; the White Temple is a short drive from Chiang Rai. 2. Sedlec Ossuary, Kutná Hora, Czech Republic By the mid-1800s, the crypt at the Sedlec monastery had been a popular burial site for centuries, with plague outbreaks and Hussite Wars contributing thousands of remains. In the 1870s a local woodcarver was hired to make creative use of the bones that had been piling up in the crypt. This was no minor task: the ossuary contains the remains of over 40,000 people, many of which were used to decorate the chapel. The effect is as beautiful as it is macabre: elaborate light fixtures, arrays of bells, furnishings, splashy wall treatments and coats of arms are all loving recreated from skulls and bones of all sizes. Is that chandelier staring back at you? To reach the monastery, drag your bones 800m south from Kutná Hora's main train station. More gory details at www.kostnice.cz. Lonely Planet: How to travel like a kid 3. Ryugyong Hotel, Pyongyang, North Korea Under construction since 1987, the massive and still unfinished 105-story Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang looks like a luxury hotel designed for Mordor. Nicknamed the 'Hotel of Doom' and described as 'the worst building in the history of mankind' by Esquire, construction halted due to lack of funding, and the partially completed building stood windowless and looming ominously over the city for 16 years before work resumed in 2008. Strikingly modern when first designed, time has not been kind to the building, which now looks simultaneously menacing, dated, and unconscionably extravagant relative to the impoverished populace. Once granted a visa, visitors to North Korea have little choice in where they are allowed to visit or photograph, but at 105 stories, the Ryugyong Hotel is hard to miss from anywhere in the capital. 4. Dongyue Temple, Běijīng, China Běijīng's most morbid shrine, the operating Taoist shrine of Dongyue Temple is an unsettling but fascinating place to visit. Stepping through the entrance you find yourself in Taoist Hades, where tormented spirits reflect on their wrongdoings. The 'Life and Death Department' is a spiritual place to ponder your eventual demise, the 'Department for Wandering Ghosts' and the 'Department for Implementing 15 Kinds of Violent Death' have slightly less inviting names, while the ill might seek out the 'Deep-Rooted Disease Department'. Other halls are less morbid, but no less interesting. Visit during the Chinese New Year or the Mid-Autumn Festival to see the temple at its most vibrant. Paying the extra Yuan for a guide can be helpful for interpreting the aspects of the temple that might otherwise defy explanation. 5. Lemp Mansion, St Louis, USA Reputed to be one of the USA's most haunted houses (if there are degrees of hauntedness), St Louis' Lemp Mansion has a long history of odd occurrences. Charles Lemp committed suicide in the house in 1949 and, ever since, strange things have taken place at the house, including doors that swing open spontaneously, glasses that leap off tables and break, and a tragically short-lived reality TV show. Today, the mansion operates as a restaurant and inn that capitalizes on the morbid fame through murder mystery dinner theatre, Halloween parties and weekly tours by a noted 'paranormal investigator'. Stay the night if you dare. The mansion can be found just off I-55, south of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. Find more information on spooky events and reservations at www.lempmansion.com. 6. Scott Monument, Edinburgh, Scotland A spiky Gothic fantasy with more than a passing resemblance to a Thai temple, the monument to Sir Walter Scott is a beloved fixture of the Edinburgh skyline. Just 61m high, the climb to the top doesn't sound daunting until you find yourself wedged into the preposterously tiny spiral staircase. The final curve is so notoriously tight that squeezing yourself out the final doorway requires the flexibility of a spelunker. Edinburgh mystery writer Ian Rankin once set the scene of the crime at the top of the Scott Monument, with much of the story focusing on the physics of getting a stiff cadaver down the twisty staircase. Not a claustrophobe? This might make you think otherwise. For history and seasonal visiting hours, see www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk. Lonely Planet: Hotels where famous people have died 7. Catacombe dei Cappuccini, Palermo, Italy All of the inhabitants of the catacombs below Palermo's Capuchin Monastery are decked out in their Sunday best. Unfortunately, that Sunday was several hundred years ago, and the outfits have fared significantly better that the wearers. The mummified bodies and skeletons of some 8000 Palermitans from the 1600s through to the 1800s are kept in the catacombs for all to see, some so well preserved that they look eerily lifelike. Men and women occupy separate corridors, and within the women's area there's a special virgin-only section. Spooky for adults, probably terrifying for the kiddies - be warned. The catacombs are a 15-minute walk from Palermo's Piazza Independenza along Via Cappuccini or a short bus ride. 8. Chernobyl Reactor #4, Ukraine Famously the site of the world's biggest nuclear disaster in 1986, the 30km-radius exclusion zone is mostly uninhabited today, but limited tours have been available since 2002 for travelers who are curious enough to get a glimpse of the industrial ghost town and aren't put off by the ominous click of a Geiger counter. Factories, homes, schools, and a particularly creepy abandoned amusement park stand decaying and choked with weeds, but remain much as they looked at the time of disaster. The Ukrainian government has indicated that the exclusion zone will be increasingly open to travelers in the coming years. Just don't step on the radioactive moss. The best way to visit Chernobyl is to use one of the several Kiev-based agencies such as Solo East or New Logic. 9. Ottawa Jail Hostel, Canada Want to spend the night in the slammer? Why not make it a jail haunted by the spirits of former inmates and deemed unsuitable for prisoners in the early1970s due to appalling conditions? Opened in 1862, the Carleton County Gaol was in operation for over a century, but it was hardly a hit with the prisoners who complained of cramped conditions and sanitation problems. It might not have been suitable for prisoners at the time, but if you're a traveler on a tight budget and don't mind that your room happens to be a prison cell and your bunkmate might be spectral, it's perfect. As a 'prisoner' today, your punishment includes parking, wifi, and a games lounge. To get yourself locked up for the night in the Canadian capital, search availability here. 10. White Alice, Alaska, USA A gold-rush town a century ago and the finishing line for the Iditarod dog-sled race today, Nome is the perfect example of a honky-tonk, almost-at-the-Arctic-Circle frontier town. Overlooking the town and the Bering Straits from the top of Anvil Mountain is White Alice, a weird Cold War relic. From down in the town it looks like a bizarre space-age Stonehenge, closer up it could be a film set for a shoot of the Victorian-era War of the Worlds. The four strange corrugated-iron sound reflector structures were intended for listening to suspicious Soviet activity. For a real Alaskan experience visit White Alice during the midnight sun: Nome and the Bering Straits at your feet, the Arctic Circle just to the north and Siberia not far west. Originally published as "Top 10 spookiest buildings around the world" © 2011 Lonely Planet. All rights reserved. Lonely Planet: A day trip to Chernobyl A year of the world'sBest BeachesThere's a perfect beach for every week of the year. Join us on a 12-month journey to see them all Go to the best beaches © 2019 Cable News Network. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All Rights Reserved. CNN Sans ™ & © 2016 Cable News Network. 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__label__cc	0.518817	0.481183	Eyes On You by Laura Kaye Review Blasphemy #3 By Laura Kaye Released: July 18th, 2017 Evil Eye Concepts, Inc Tour Host: InkSlingers PR Source: ARC provided by Author From New York Times Bestselling author Laura Kaye, comes EYES ON YOU, a new novella in her Blasphemy Series, brought to you by 1,001 Dark Nights! Be sure to grab your copy today! About EYES ON YOU (Blasphemy #3): She wants to explore her true desires, and he wants to watch… When a sexy stranger asks Wolf Henrikson to rescue her from a bad date, he never expected to want the woman for himself. But their playful conversation turns into a scorching one-night stand that reveals the shy beauty gets off on the idea of being seen, even if she’s a little scared of it, too. And Wolf loves to watch. In the wake of discovering her fiancé’s infidelity, florist Olivia Foster never expected to find someone who not only understood her wildest, darkest fantasies, but would bring them to life. As Wolf introduces her to his world at the play club, Blasphemy, Liv finds herself tempted to explore submission and exhibitionism with the hard-bodied Dom even as she’s scared to trust again. But Wolf is a master of getting what he wants—and he’s got his eyes set on her… ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest and unbiased review I can honestly say, with my hand on my heart, I absolutely love the Blasphemy series by Laura Kaye. And even though I hate to compare authors and series, by different authors, The Blasphemy series is so much more, than FSoG ever was or is! I know that statement might be controversial, but, the Blasphemy characters are relatable, they have that chemistry, and it doesn’t make D/s and BDSM relationships weird…if you get what I mean. Anyway, I digress; Have you ever been stuck in the date from hell? Well that is what Olivia Foster was going through, when she was rescued by the charismatic Wolf Henrikson, aka Master Wolf of the Blasphemy Club, and luckily for each other they find exactly what they crave, in each other. But Olivia's ex has made her ashamed of her need to be dominated and to want to fulfil her risky fantasies, but luckily Master Wolf is there to give her everything that she needs, until her past rears its head in the place she feels safe! Laura Kaye has done it again with this amazing novella, she almost set my iPad on fire, with just how hot and delicious this book is! Olivia's character is amazing and SO much braver than I, but you cannot help but respect her. Ohhh and the delicious Master Wolf!....seriously, two words! YES SIR!!! And everything else about this novella is perfectly Laura Kaye, beautifully written, and totally addictive. I give Eyes on You 5 stars! Amazon US \| Amazon UK \| Amazon CAN \| Amazon AU Download the Free Kindle App Oh, nope. Nopenopenope. A thousand, million times, nope. She shoved up out of her chair, and the napkin tumbled from her lap to the floor. As stunned as she was, she wasn’t sure which happened first—Jerry asking where she was going or Wolf appearing at her side. “God, Liv. It really is you,” Wolf said. “I worried I’d never see you again.” Liv blinked, swallowed, and played along as she stared up at that handsome Nordic face, all dark-blond and sharp-jawed good looks. “Wolf. Wow. I can’t believe it’s you.” He stepped closer. “I see you’re in the middle of something here…” “Yes, she is,” Jerry said. “If you’ll excuse us.” Wolf ignored him. “…but after the way we last parted, I promised myself if I ever saw you again, I wasn’t going to let you get away twice.” Liv was nearly breathless. Was he role-playing or talking about their brief encounter? Either way, her response was the same. “I don’t want you to let me get away.” She felt out of her element, outside the bounds of propriety, out of control. She had no idea what she was doing here, what she was maybe getting into with this man who was, except for an intense five-minute conversation, a total stranger. She had no idea…except that her head said How could it be worse than my date? And her instincts said Go with Wolf, go with Wolf, go with Wolf. And her body said And climb him while you’re at it. “Damn, I hoped you’d say that,” Wolf said, green eyes flashing. And then he took her into his arms and kissed her. Right there. In the middle of the bar of a fancy steakhouse. In front of Jerry, who was babbling in outrage that Liv couldn’t hear. Because Wolf dominated every other sense. His hard chest crushing her breasts and his big hands cupping her jaw and sliding into her hair. His cool tongue licking across her lips. His shower-clean scent adding to the Prosecco to make her head swim. Liv stood frozen and still for long seconds, not because she didn’t like the kiss, but because she did. Oh, man, she really freaking did. About Laura Kaye: New York Times and USA Today bestseller Laura Kaye is the author of over twenty books in contemporary and paranormal romance and romantic suspense. Laura grew up amid family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses, cementing her life-long fascination with storytelling and the supernatural. Laura lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day. Laura is a member of the Romance Writers of America, the Maryland Romance Writers, and she is past president of the RWA-Contemporary Romance Writers. Website \| Facebook \| Twitter \| Newsletter SignUp Labels: Evil Eye Concepts InkSlinger PR Laura Kaye Inkslinger PR July 26, 2017 at 2:17 PM	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6069
__label__cc	0.633107	0.366893	Thanks to Joan Browne, Rich Jordan, Steve Koulish and Na’ava Ades for the coffee, tea, and goodies that we enjoy at every meeting. HOMELESSNES: We welcomed Marc Greenberg, Executive Director of theInterfaith Assembly on Homelessness and Housing, and Orisha Jordan (born and raised in this building), Assistant Facility Director for the Doe Fund, to talk about the causes of homelessness and what can be done to help. In carts provided by Joan Browne and Brenda Marshall, we collected contributions of canned food that took Paul Fisher two trips to bring to St. Michael’s Church for distribution to those who need food this season. THANK YOU!! Marc Greenberg spoke about history, policy, and what his group does. He noted that we haven't always had rampant homelessness. While there have always been some individuals who struggled to survive, widespread homelessness really began in 1980. The main causes: Between 1940 and 1980, 70% of affordable housing funds came from the federal government. But in 1980, President Reagan said housing wasn't a national problem and cut national housing funds by 2/3. States have never been able to make up the difference. Mentally ill people were released from inhumane institutions to the community, but there were no (or insufficient) community groups to help them. Owners prefer to convert poor housing into luxury housing. So about 300,000 Single Room Occupancy units (SROs) in NYC were lost. The NYS Court of Appeals (the State's highest court) ruled that barring the conversion of SROs to luxury units would be a deprivation of property. Rent laws have been weakened (with vacancy decontrol and the 20% vacancy bonus) yielding a net loss of some 300,000 formerly-affordable units, and many more are being lost now. Although the number of homeless sheltered in NYC grew to 60,000, it has declined a bit to 57,000. But 120,000 people ASKED for shelter. The number of single men has grown, and the number of children is appalling. (Remember Dasani?) There has been some progress: Mayor de Blasio has reinstated the Advantage Program with new vouchers for 15,000 people (although not all those vouchers are being used). On Nov. 18, 2015, the mayor promised the City will produce 15,000 units of SUPPORTIVE housing for the most vulnerable (mentally ill, emotionally and physically disabled). 7,500 of those 15,000 will be on top of the 200,000 units already promised by the mayor. There have been several efforts to get a City-State agreement. So far, the first 3 of those efforts have provided a total of 15,000 units. The mayor and a coalition of groups (Campaign 4NY/NY) are looking for a 4th City-State agreement that will result in a total of 35,000 supportive units (15,000 from the City and another 20,000 from the state). The mayor is willing to go it alone (there's a City Council hearing today on this), but we need the Governor to respond with more than the 5,000 he's offered. About 132 of the 150 Assembly Members have signed on, as have some state Senators (even GOP Sen. Martin Golden in Bklyn).) Supportive housing saves the government huge amounts of money that would otherwise be spent on courts, jails, hospitals, and shelters. The Interfaith Assembly on Homelessness and Housing's programs are a house of 4 walls: 1. Producing affordable housing 2. Preventing homelessness 3. Providing services 4. Promoting income for the homeless. Included in the services to directly help the homeless: Assigning a mentor to each\ Dinner twice a week with consistent group of other homeless people who begin to see each other as family over the 3-month period together Aid in providing IDs, government assistance, job training, practice and clothing for interviews, budgeting, relationships, etc. IAHH's current campaigns are: Campaign 4NY/NY, 35,000 Supportive Housing Units for the Most Vulnerable New Yorkers Right to counsel: Half of the 30,000 people evicted last yearcould have stayed in their homes if they’d had lawyers. The mayor has tripled the amount for counsel in upzoned areas, but not elsewhere (yet). Tenants in this building who are having trouble with Stellar should contact us (or our website, www.cpgta.org) to find lawyers (free if the tenant qualifies by income.) Inclusionary zoning: While developers must include some affordable units, the question is "affordable to whom?" Low earners can’t afford most of it. Rezoning and must be a community conversation, not a declaration followed by community consent. People in every neighborhood must be a part of the conversation. Marc made available small packets that we can individually hand to homeless people we meet with resources for them. He noted that being homeless is the lowest point in any person's life, and they need acknowledgement as human beings. So just looking at a homeless person in the eye and greeting them is important. If you can, engage the person and earn some trust. Then you can ask if they would like to be connected to a group that could help. THEN call 311 and an outreach person will try to find the person. If you’d like to be on the email list for the Interfaith Assembly on Homelessness & Housing, please contact Marc at marc@iahh.org. Against the background that Marc provided, Orisha Jordan spoke about the Doe Fund, where she has worked for 19 years in various capacities. She is now Assistant Facility Director in Brooklyn. She described in detail how the Doe Fund helps homeless men get back on their feet – and stay there. Named in honor of a homeless woman known only as “Mama Doe,” the Doe Fund takes men (women and children had other programs, and childcare was a constant problem) referred by City agencies, jails, and parole boards. It does not take people who walk in off the street. The men are given work assignments in the shelter for the first month, along with medical and other help. About 125 out of 400 beds are reserved for the 18-26 age range, and they have a special youth program. Over the course of the next year or so, they are given a stipend (with some withheld as savings) for working outside - e.g. sweeping streets as we've seen in our neighborhood - and training in job hunting, along with education for GED or food handling or other licensed and non-licensed work. They are assisted with interviews and often find work with employers that have agreed to hire, such as Whole Foods. After they find regular jobs, they leave the shelter. Those who remain employed and off previous addictions and in their homes get a stipend for an additional year. There is about a 68% success rate during that additional year, and over 50% success rate after that. II. OUR BUILDING Money: Special thanks to Rosa Delgado, Debbie Gonzalez and Ron Alston for the Halloween table that raised about $2000 and distributed a fair amount of candy. Please pay your annual tenant association membership dues: $10/year per apartment. It ain’t much and it keeps us going as we print flyers, participate in city-wide tenant groups (membership costs money), and cover costs for coffee, cake, and other goodies that grace our meetings – open to all tenants. Contribute to the legal fund as well: we’re never sure what’s coming down the road that we’re going to have to deal with. In the past, we’ve kept the garage affordable for rent-regulated tenants, kept the Community Room available, ensured seating in the lobby and rails on the front steps, and kept rents affordable (by defeating “unique or peculiar circumstances increases” not only for our rent regulated tenants but also for those in 65 other buildings). What we’re up to: Stellar has made several promises – some kept (more heat, new chairs and tables for the Community Room, a new machine to clean hallways rugs), and some not yet: new machines for the laundry rooms, a full elevator inspection and repair, repaired concrete on the side ramps, cleared junk from the backyard. We’ll be on top of the “not yets.” Security: To ensure that you get called before anyone comes up to your apartment, please give all delivery people your intercom number, available on the board in the entry foyer. When they call from the foyer, just hit “9” on your phone to let them in. The Executive Committee : Sue Susman, sue AT janak dot org; Na’ava Ades, naavaa a t gmail DOTcom, Joan Browne, joanbrownefaison [@sign] gmail [period] com; Denis Hayward, haydenis [@] nyc [ DOT[ rr [Dot[ com; Rich Jordan, richj214 [A T] aol (d o t) com; Steve Koulish, eskoolman (@ ) yahoo [ d o t ] com; Ray von Dohren, vondohren (A T ) comcast d o t net. Wed., Nov. 18th at 8 PM: Homeless in our neighbor... General Tenants Meeting Coming up Nov. 18th!	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6074
__label__cc	0.642203	0.357797	/ Dark Progressive / Psygressive / Turkey / Zenonesque / The Crystal Drop The Crystal Drop Turkish / Turkey DARK PROGRESSIVE – PSYGRESSIVE – ZENONESQUE THE CRYSTAL DROP a.k.a. Hakan Egemen,who was born in Turkey in 1980, has been passionately in love with music since his early childhood. In the years of 8o’s and 9o’s, his mind was blown away by the decades’ prevailing tendencies varying from electro-funk, electroclash, hypnotic, dreamy new wave and synth-pop sounds to techno, house and disco club hits. During the late 90s and early 2000s, he was familiar with oldschool trance variations such as acid trance, goa trance, hard trance, euro trance, tech trance, uplifting and progressive trance. His relish for deejaying began in 2oo4 and he moved on playing his tunes among friends at house parties in the university years. His selections consisted mainly of progressive house (deep progressive/dark progressive/tribal progressive,etc). In 2oo8, he started working for Pioneer Pro Dj Academy in his hometown. From this moment, he played at several bars, clubs, hotels besides after-hours and private parties. Having paused djing for a few years, he altered his mind in 2o15 and decided to make it up for the lost years. Henceforth, he felt like taking part in psychedelic trance community as a psy-trance dj. Subsequently, he participated in ‘CRYSTAL KIDS’ psy-trance organisation founded in Istanbul and became a resident dj member of it. Since then, he has been seen on the psychedelic platforms and performed in many indoor events, parties, organisations and outdoor festivals in Turkey. Despite the fact that he virtually seems to love each sub-genre of psy-trance, his style and favourite one is zenonesque, psygressive and dark progressive. He mostly prefers sticking to heavy loaded abounding atmosphere, harmony, composition, story and groovy, powerful, satisfactory basslines. Agency Crystal Kids Email bookings@crystal-kids.com Skytechnic AslanDJ Zed Balloon aka OfSilas Diff Jung Spirit Diablero Intutula Barg-In aka Shamaental Mysticism / Wired / Ramizes / Freetech	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6078
__label__cc	0.549715	0.450285	F-16.net Military Aviation Forum http://www.f-16.net/forum/ F-35 Aggressors! http://www.f-16.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=55497 by gc Air Force to reactivate aggressor squadron for F-35 training The Air Force is reactivating the 65th Aggressor Squadron and moving 11 F-35A Lightning IIs to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, as part of a larger initiative to improve training for fifth generation fighter aircraft. The action came after Gen. Mike Holmes, Air Combat Command commander, recommended improving training for fifth generation fighter tactics development and close-air support by adding F-35s to complement the fourth generation aircraft currently being used. To support this requirement, the Air Force decided to create a fifth generation aggressor squadron at Nellis AFB and move nine non-combat capable F-35A aircraft from Eglin AFB, Florida, to the squadron. “This move will allow us to repurpose early production F-35s to help train Airmen for the high end fight,” said Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson. It also draws from a deep and successful history. “Aggressor squadrons have been honing the skills of Air Force pilots since the early 1970s,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein. “They provide a dose of realism in air exercises and their training value is crucial. These F-35 aggressor aircraft will keep us ahead of adversaries for years to come.” Aircraft transferring from Eglin AFB to Nellis AFB will not occur until newly produced aircraft arrive at Eglin AFB to replace them. New aircraft are planned to arrive at Nellis AFB beginning in early 2022. The 65th AS, which previously flew F-15 Eagle aircraft, was inactivated in September 2014. The Air Force will also assign two F-35A aircraft from Edwards AFB, California, to Nellis AFB to join the 24th Tactical Air Support Squadron. The 24th TASS is an F-16 Fighting Falcon squadron whose primary function is supporting and performing close-air support training. Introducing the F-35As from Edwards AFB will allow additional training for the F-35As as close-air support assets. https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Article/ ... -training/ Re: F-35 Aggressors! by spazsinbad Good news all round. by hornetfinn Great news! I was sure this was going to happen at some point as 5th gen fighters are just too much for 4th gen aggressors. This was much sooner than I though however and definitely better that way. Good idea to use early production jets for this purpose. Exercises are going to be very interesting from now on... Interesting. Usually Aggressor pilots have deep expertise in adversary tactics. For F-35 aggressors, are there even adversary fifth gen tactics to learn about? The number of operational Su-57 is so puny that i do not suppose they have developed any multiship tactics. Perhap they will replicate J20 tactics? I think USAF aggressors will develop working adversary tactics before any potential adversary does so! I really doubt Russians or even Chinese have managed to develop really good tactics for their aircraft as their very small number and being mostly prototypes or preproduction examples. Of course they probably have developed some tactics, but those likely need a lot of work still. IIRC, it took quite some time before F-22 tactics were truly developed and pilots initially flew them like almost invisible F-15s with great SA. I'd bet aggressors will develop tactics that potential adversary would likely use based on theri expertise on the subject. by viper12 Any idea if they will sport aggressor camo patterns ? Might make for even more confusion during WVR training scenarios otherwise. viper12 wrote: Any idea if they will sport aggressor camo patterns ? Might make for even more confusion during WVR training scenarios otherwise. F-35 is able to keep track of all aircraft and their status within a minimum of 10 nm so no problem for WVR F-35 pilots. by vilters Aggressors are there to simulate enemy aircraft performance and tactics. But? We are 2019 and what 5ft Gen enemy aircraft is out there to simulate? by SpudmanWP Much like the way we do long term planning in our procurement strategy, we train not only for today's enemies, but tomorrow's as well. Given that both Russia and China have 5th gen programs in active development, it only makes sense that we would do this. vilters wrote: Training for the 5ft UAV / drones the enema will be launching from 5th gen stelph teknikals. by citanon Renderings show J20 livery I wonder if they can have custom Lundberg lenses to simulate specific RCS. Nah, just use the built-in training system that will just make the Aggressor appear on your display when appropriate based on range and approach angle. You will have no idea that the track is a simulated one as opposed to an organic one coming from your own sensors. by Gums The observation about variable RCS is a good one. That is an easy thing to do, because all we have to do is "add". I am pretty sure we could not have done a FLCS sfwe package for the VIper aggressors to dial in almost any plane we wanted. Back in the day we used the Cat III limiter to simulate a Flogger at subsonic speed. It prolly also presented the performance of many Gen III and early IV platforms. If they don't enhance the RCS when using the F-35 as an aggressor, it will be like clubbing baby seals. And oh yeah, should the Blue guys wind up in a knife fight, things will get very interesting. Gums opines... USAF to Stand Up F-35 Aggressor Squadron at Nellis 10 May 2019 Brian Everstine and Amy McCullough "... [youse know the important stuff from above report] Scott Poteet, Draken’s director of Air Force programs, told Air Force Magazine the addition of F-35 Aggressors at Nellis will provide full spectrum training. “There’s threats the Air Force needs to train against that can only be fulfilled by a fifth-generation platform, the F-35 or F-22,” Poteet said. “There’s going to be plenty of work to go around based on the adversary demand, and we’ll play our part and continue to increase our size as well to support the bottom portion of the pyramid, if they want to take that top capacity. It’s going to be a win-win for everyone.” However, Poteet acknowledged the ramp already gets pretty crowded during major exercises like Red Flag, saying the company has had several conversations about how the service intends to accommodate the influx of aircraft. Draken, whose A-4 Skyhawks and L-159 Honey Badgers currently occupy two rows on the ramp, is expected to double the number of aircraft at Nellis within the next six months as its supersonic Mirage F1s and Atlas Cheetahs come online. Poteet said Nellis leadership is expected to let the company know soon what kind of footprint it needs at the base. “The driving factors are how much space we’re going to have because there’s only so much real estate,” Poteet said. “In the end, there will be a top-tier F-35 squadron supporting high-end adversary requirements, then you’ll have the next layer of very capable supersonic F1s and Cheetahs, and then a lot of iron on the ramp with A-4s and L-159s, so it’s a comprehensive, integrated solution of government as well as contract.”..." Source: http://www.airforcemag.com/Features/Pag ... ellis.aspx by jaws In 2022 hopefully by Fox1 It's about time we fielded a high end aggressor aircraft capable of simulating the most sophisticated threats the world can throw at us...or in this case, more sophisticated than any threat opposing nations can currently throw at us. Perhaps the renewed emphasis on great power competition will breath new life into the adversary program and dissimilar combat in general and bring things back to the level they were during the later Cold War years. It seems our dissimilar air combat training capability had been allowed to erode considerably over the past 20-30 years. I'm glad to see that trend being reversed. It would also be nice if we could get a few Eagles with AESA radar into the aggressor squadrons to help simulate the most sophisticated Flanker threats. Another history story with details known from previous posts: USAF to Activate ‘Stealth’ Aggressor Unit 11 May 2019 David Donald https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news ... essor-unit by rheonomic Gums wrote: I am pretty sure we could not have done a FLCS sfwe package for the VIper aggressors to dial in almost any plane we wanted. Back in the day we used the Cat III limiter to simulate a Flogger at subsonic speed. It prolly also presented the performance of many Gen III and early IV platforms. It'd be interesting to field something like the variable stability system on VISTA to represent threat aircraft, but the envelope the VSS supports would probably be too limited. Theoretically you could change the desired dynamics in the F-35 CLAW to represent another aircraft, but the cost and schedule to implement and validate that would by cost-prohibitive. by mixelflick Fox1 wrote: It's about time we fielded a high end aggressor aircraft capable of simulating the most sophisticated threats the world can throw at us...or in this case, more sophisticated than any threat opposing nations can currently throw at us. Perhaps the renewed emphasis on great power competition will breath new life into the adversary program and dissimilar combat in general and bring things back to the level they were during the later Cold War years. It seems our dissimilar air combat training capability had been allowed to erode considerably over the past 20-30 years. I'm glad to see that trend being reversed. It would also be nice if we could get a few Eagles with AESA radar into the aggressor squadrons to help simulate the most sophisticated Flanker threats. Amen, x2! Have been saying this for a long time. I can understand using lesser aircraft because they're cheaper and may represent 3rd world air force threats, but never understood why we didn't train to a higher level threat. It would seem to make sense - if you can defeat higher end threats, then you could certainly defeat lower ones. Seemed to me like we were doing the opposite. I know F-15/16 aggressors can simulate late model Mig-29's and Flankers. I know we have both Mig-29's and Flankers too. But finally, we have something that'll more than adequately prepare us for the looming confrontation with Russia/China. It's good to see, and can't get here soon enough IMO. by wrightwing mixelflick wrote: Higher end 4th generation threats can still be simulated, using less expensive aircraft. Even if their organic systems don't replicate those of a threat, they can still have the same situational awareness via GCI/datalinks. We aren't training against 70s/80s level threats, in exercises. We still fly DACT between F-15/16/18/22/35s, as well as allied Typhoon/Rafale/Gripen/Flanker/Fulcrums, and even more elaborate training in simulators. You can rest assured that pilots aren't only training against kinematically inferior threats. Adding F-35s to the mix, will definitely enhance training, though. It gives our 4th generation pilots more experience in tactics against LO/high situational awareness threats. "... It gives our 4th generation pilots more experience in tactics against LO/high situational awareness threats." Surrender? Learn to use more passive measures to gain SA. How many here have ever flown against the actual "Aggressor" folks, or have been one of them? Quick, for sure, and Snakehandler and 35-AoA and..... The biggie from day one in the mid 70's was the really super GCI that the T-38 (and later the F-5) had to get them to us. They had super situation awareness and didn't need onboard radar except maybe the end game. Think Mig-21 and a few later Soviet planes. DIdn't get better in the 80's. So everybody was flying around with radar in STBY, heh heh, maybe in search mode. I only got smoked once at Red Flag by F-5, and no RHAW indication My wingie didn't pick up the bandit until he hosed me. It was like North Vietnam. The biggie with the F-35 is it can have great SA without an air defense system. And it's radar is LPI and it can get data from a wingie that is 20 miles away. Scary, huh? Reason I asserted we could not have "dial a Mig" for our FLCS was that it was hardwired analog circuit boards. The digital FLCS a decade later or so would be easier to implement, but those computers would be very specialized ones and have some kinda switch to revert to basic Viper control laws in a heartbeat. Very expensive and too many sftwe modules to give you a bad day. What Cat III did was limit roll rate and AoA. So we could appear to be something less than a real Viper, although we could still pull 9 gees if going fast enough. Gums sends... by Corsair1963 Wonder if the Aggressor F-35's will get a New Camo??? Corsair1963 wrote: Wonder if the Aggressor F-35's will get a New Camo??? I just hope that they don't end up with a botched color matching job such as this abomination.... Not even the damn Soviets would have used a scheme so ugly as the "rotten banana". And as bad as that one was, I seem to recall one that was even worse back in the 1980s. I can't remember if it was an Air Force or Navy bird, but the colors were so lively that it made the aircraft look about as inconspicuous as a deer hunter in his bright hunter orange vest and hat. I doubt the F-35 Aggressors would adopt a loud Russian Type Camo! My guess is something low key like the current J-20. Corsair1963 wrote: I doubt the F-35 Aggressors would adopt a loud Russian Type Camo! My guess is something low key like the current J-20. The attachment J20CX.jpg is no longer available This is just beautiful.. Having said that, nobody does it better than the Russians. These two on the SU-57 are gorgeous IMO. The "plane inside a plane" smaller image also gives the impression that the "smaller plane" has canards. Not sure if that was deliberate, but found it interesting nonetheless... Venom 19-01 15 May 2019 Staff Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs, 49th Wing Public Affairs "HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- In response to Air Force senior leader priorities, Holloman Air Force Base’s 311th Fighter Squadron put their readiness and lethality to the test by deploying to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for dissimilar air combat training with the F-35 Lightning II, April 22 to May 3, 2019.... ...Week one of the exercise consisted of adversarial training with the F-35, both student and instructor pilots had the opportunity to dog fight with the Air Force’s newest operational 5th generation fighter aircraft. “Looking off your wing and seeing an F-35 gives you one of those ‘America is pretty cool’ moments,” said Colas. “We train against F-16s all the time at home, and don’t get to see the difference in performance (between different airframes). Seeing how good the F-16 is against even the newest aircraft is awesome and gives you a lot of confidence.” In addition to flying as adversaries, 311th FS instructor pilots had the opportunity to operate as allies in week two of the exercise. “The instructor pilots flew missions directly with the F-35 on the ‘good guy’ or blue air side,” said Capt. Danielle Park, 311th FS instructor pilot. “The students are getting to see exactly what goes into mission planning and debriefing, which is really important. Personally, I didn’t get to see that until my first Combat Air Force assignment. They’re getting to see a lot of important mission sets that they might not get to see (again) until later on in the CAF.” Venom 19-01 also aligned with Hill’s Combat Showcase, which took place April 30 to May 1, 2019. Holloman’s F-16s flew alongside F-16s from Kunsan Air Base, Korea, and F-35’s from Hill’s 388th Fighter Wing and reserve 419th Fighter Wing. This is the first time the 311th FS’s current Basic Course students have flown with a dissimilar airframe, an experience many seasoned pilots will not have until later in their careers. “When I went through the B-Course, I didn’t fly against any dissimilar aircraft,” said Maj. David Abel, 311th FS instructor pilot. “The biggest benefit I’ve seen from us fighting the F-35 is not simply having F-16 pilots learn about the F-35; the F-35 pilots are learning about the things we can and can’t do. When they look to use F-16s in their fight they can see how to work with them, to make sure they get what they need.” This is also the first time B-Course students from Holloman’s Flying Training Units have ever flown with the F-35. “The 8th Fighter Squadron did an instructor pilot TDY with the F-35 in Oregon in the summer, but there were no B-Course students or brand new Viper pilots flying,” said Park...." Source: https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Article/18 ... nom-19-01/ Air Force Will Use Older F-35s to Simulate Enemy Fighters 30 May 2019 Oriana Pawlyk "ABOARD A C-37 MILITARY AIRCRAFT -- U.S. military pilots who head to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, will soon find out what it's like to go up against an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The service earlier this month announced that it is reactivating the 65th Aggressor Squadron and moving 11 F-35A Lightning IIs to the base to serve as aggressor air, or "red air," training. The move is part of a larger initiative to give pilots the experience they'll need in a high-end conflict. While advanced jets acting as "red air" isn't new, the Air Force sees the necessity to craft an aggressor squadron made up entirely of the Pentagon's premier jet, according to the service's outgoing top civilian. She says it makes solid economic sense. "And here's the reason: We're talking about the early F-35s, so in order to bring them up to Block 4 [software configuration] standards, it would take about $15 million a piece to retrofit them. Instead, we can use them as aggressors quite well," Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson told Military.com in a recent interview. "We need to be able to simulate a high-end adversary, and this is a pretty cost-effective way to do it."... ...Two of the F-35s are coming from Edwards Air Force Base, California; Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is providing the rest. Eglin is planning for new F-35s on its flight lines; its older fifth-generation fighters won't transfer to Nellis until at least 2022, the service said in a release.... ...U.S. fighter pilots are eager to train against a stronger adversary. "The F-22 [Raptor] guys are hungry to get at a fifth-gen adversary like a [Chinese] J-20," a fighter pilot told Military.com in 2017. "The problem is, no squadron can replicate it unless you have dedicated fighter [squadrons of aircraft like the F-35 or F-22] acting as adversary air." Pilots attend Nellis' Weapons School -- the Air Force's version of "Top Gun," stood up after the Vietnam War -- to train on the latest and greatest techniques. Using the F-35s "will allow our pilots to study adversary tactics," Wilson said. "Right now, our F-35s out at Nellis, they see everybody so far away, and they kill them so fast, it is a delightful, unfair fight," she added. "We have to prepare for the high-end fight, and that means train our pilots ... against fifth-generation aircraft. We've got to do that somehow."" Source: https://www.military.com/daily-news/201 ... hters.html https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/ ... f-22-64631 ‘Nothing gets close...’. Interesting. Typical NI... recycling someone else's 2-year old article. by jetblast16 National Ignorance	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6088
__label__wiki	0.712402	0.712402	The Governing Body of Falcons Primary School is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the school, monitoring progress and holding the Headteacher and senior leadership team to account. The Governing Body consists of Governors appointed by the Akaal Education Trust Members as well as Parent Governors elected from amongst the parents of children at the school and a Staff Governor elected from amongst the staff at the school. The Governing Body operates Sub Committees and Task Groups as necessary and may co-opt individuals with specific skills, experiences or knowledge to attend specific meetings. The Governing Body is also known as the Board of Directors and Trustees of the school and is accountable to the trust members as well as to the Department for Education, Education Funding Agency and regulatory bodies including OFSTED. The Governing Body is guided by various legislation that applies to all schools as well as requirements specific to this school contained in the Articles of Association and the Funding Agreement agreed by the Secretary of State. Governors can be contacted via the school office. Gurinder Singh Joshan Community Governor - Chair of Governors Gurinder has significant school governance, business and community experience. As well as being a Company Member and Chair of Governors at Falcons Primary School, he is also currently Chair of Governors of a federated Infants and Junior School and a Governor at a Secondary school in Sandwell as well as being Chair of Directors of a Multi Academy Trust. Gurinder has also previously chaired an Interim Executive Board and been a management committee member of a Pupil Referral Unit. Gurinder is a Director of a long established family business – a plumbers merchants and amongst his community interests includes being appointed as a Non Executive Board Member of West Midlands Strategic Police and Crime Board, a member of Sandwell Police Independent Advisory Group and being a national executive member of Sikh Council UK. Vi Dempster - Community Governor Born and educated in Scotland, I came to Leicester in 1974 and worked for over 20 years as a Children’s social worker. I have been a school governor since 1997 and a City Councillor since 2005. Peter Chilvers - Community Governor Pete has been the Chief Executive of the SDSA since 2008 and was previously a headteacher, working in primary schools in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. The trademark of the SDSA’s approach is a conviction that the solutions to most improvement challenges are to be found in schools close to the ‘front line’. The SDSA belief is that the system needs facilities that enable effective practice to be shared. Pete is therefore proud that the SDSA has developed a role as a facilitative organisation, rarely standing up at the front as the ‘expert’ but almost always quietly supporting colleagues in well-organised activities to collaborate around a clearly articulated common purpose to address priority needs. Manraj Walia - Parent Governor I have been involved with Falcons from the very Beginning and got involved in supporting the school when it was going through a turbulent time just before it was going to open.I am currently head of Science at Brookvale high school in Groby in Leicestershire, I have been a staff governor there too. I have been a committee member at the Sikh community centre in Leicester. I have a passion for getting the best out of students and getting them to understand their routes so they then can decide what their future. This is the main reason why I have strongly supported Falcons Primary. I know my son will excel in his ability with the support of his teachers but at the same time he will continue to respect and appreciate his roots. Kuljit Singh- Parent Governor I have been involved with Falcons Primary School from its outset as a volunteer. I currently work as a Manager of the Sikh Community Centre and also devote some time to providing the faith element into assemblies at the school. I am proud to be a Parent Governor at the School and sincerely aspire for the school to be a beacon of outstanding educational provision in the city. Alpa Kotecha Community Governor-Vice Chair of Governors Davinder Singh Dhesi Community Governor Jasbir Mann Head Teacher Kartar Singh Bring Community Governor Pat Mason Community Governor Executive Headteacher of two Catholic Academies; one in Oakham and the other in Stamford. Prior to this I was the Headteacher, for 21 years of St Thomas More Academy in Leicester. The Governing Body has established two standing Sub Committees. These are the Staffing & Finance Committee and the Curriculum & Standards Committee. Membership of these committees is detailed below. Curriculums And Standards Peter Chilvers Community Governor -Committee Chair Gurinder Singh Joshan Chair of Governors Jasbir Mann Headteacher Vi Dempster Community Governor Manraj Walia Parent Governor Staffing and Finance Davinder Singh Dhesi Community Governor-Committee Chair Gurinder Singh Joshan Community Governor- Chair of Governors Kuljit Singh Parent Governor Alpa Kotecha Community Governor Please click here for more details	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6090
__label__wiki	0.541583	0.541583	Liftlines Skiing and Snowboarding Forums The ski and snowboard community for readers of First Tracks!! Online Ski Magazine First Tracks!! Online Home Page \| Board index ‹ Mahogany Ridge ‹ General Discussion 2014 NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL IS NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS Topics of a general nature regarding snowsports, which don't easily fit into one of our other Liftlines categories. This is also the place to post Letters to the Editor. by newport1 » Tue Aug 27, 2013 2:50 pm The Newport Beach Film Festival is now open for all film submissions! The 15th annual Newport Beach Film Festival will spotlight over 350 films from around the world, including short and feature length narrative, documentary, animated and student films that will compete for a series of Jury, Festival Honors and Audience Awards. The Newport Beach Film Festival has premiered films from over 40 countries, those of which include a number of U.S., West Coast, and world premieres. In addition to film screenings, the Festival hosts premiere galas, an industry seminar series, spotlights, and question and answer sessions with filmmakers. So submit your film to become a part of the 2014 Newport Beach Film Festival! *Receive a discount when you submit through Withoutabox! The Festival will run from April 24th to May 1st, 2014. For more information, visit www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com Location: Newport Beach Jump to: Select a forum ------------------ System Announcements F.Y.I. The Lift Corral Eastern North America Western North America Midwestern North America Europe & Asia Down Under Mahogany Ridge General Discussion The Notice Board The Ski Rack Snowsports Equipment Coupon Codes The Ski School Snowsports Technique All content herein copyright © 1999-2017 First Tracks!! Online Media Forums Terms & Conditions of Use	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6096
__label__wiki	0.73537	0.73537	DV Info Net > The DV Info Network > Digital Video Industry News Amazon to provide free HD-DVD authoring/setup for 1000 Indie titles Digital Video Industry News Events, press releases, bulletins and dispatches from the DV world at large. July 6th, 2007, 08:58 AM #1 Tom Roper An initiative sponsored by Amazon.com and Microsoft and is designed to allow independent filmmakers to enter the market with lower costs and get their HD-DVD projects sold online to consumers. The on-demand system, called CustomFlix, is one of Amazon's family of companies and will provide free disc authoring and setup services for up to 1000 Indie titles. The titles can be submitted through the CustomFlix website and enabled for sale at Amazon.com. The typical setup fees are $499 per title. http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/...02072007-1.htm http://www.audioholics.com/news/indu...ie-titles.html Paulo Teixeira http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.ph...007#post706007 I do like that deal but I hope Producers doesn’t rush their films because it’ll take a while for 1000 films to be selected. Microsoft is doing a lot to keep HD DVD afloat and this will definitely help it but what they should also do is make an X-BOX 360 with a built in HD DVD player. Yes it would be like the PS3 but they’d be doing Universal and these Independent Producers a huge favor because disc sales would go up dramatically. As for the Blu-Ray camp, they should make an announcement that they will give discount pressing to Adult orientated Film companies. Lest see if either the HD DVD or Blu-Ray group are willing to take my advise. https://www.youtube.com/user/PhotoVi...esEtc/featured https://www.pond5.com/artist/paulot Last edited by Paulo Teixeira; July 6th, 2007 at 05:28 PM. Here's a link to the official site for 1000 HD-DVD Indies Project and FAQ page. http://www.customflix.com/Special/L/1000HD_indies.jsp July 6th, 2007, 06:14 PM #4 Harrison Murchison Anything to help defray the costs of producing, replicating and distribution original content is something I look forward to. I'm surprised that Microsoft is doing this and not someone like Apple who could be spearheading an Indie revolution and gaining some karma points for Final Cut Studio. Sure ..Microsoft has an investment in HD DVD with Codecs and Win CE but regardless of their motives if it's good for all parties involved then the profit is mutual. Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Location: Palm Beach County, Florida It's all through CustomFlix, which is now owned by Amazon. My Final Cut Pro X blog You are here: DV Info Net > The DV Info Network > Digital Video Industry News « In Depth iPhone review from a real user \| New Posts \| City May Seek Permit, Insurance for Public Photography »	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6099
__label__wiki	0.529647	0.529647	About Us \| About Cheetah® \| Contact Us Research Libraries Cheetah Login ‘Single’ question regarding union not unlawful ‘interrogation’ By Ronald Miller, J.D. An employer’s inquiry of a union supporter as to “what’s going on with this Union stuff” was not unlawful interrogation where there was no threat of reprisal or promise of benefits involved in the exchange. The Second Circuit granted an employer’s petition to review NLRB rulings to the extent the Board found that a “single” question to a union supporter was coercive and that it unlawfully discharged a second employee for insubordination after he refused to attend a meeting with management. The question “what’s going on with this Union stuff” was not accompanied by a threat of reprisal or promise of benefits. Further, the appeals court agreed with the employer that its conduct and history did not warrant requiring it to read aloud a remedial notice at an employee meeting. The Board’s cross-petition for enforcement was granted in all other respects (Bozzuto’s Inc. v. NLRB, June 24, 2019, Kearse, A.). Union organizing campaign. In this case, the disputed actions involved two employees who worked as selectors. One of the selectors, McCarty, frequently earned extra incentive pay for exceeding the employer’s labor standards. In September 2013, McCarty contacted a union. Shortly thereafter, he and a second selector, Greichen, along with two other employees met with a union representative. On Monday September 23, McCarty and Greichen began handing out union authorization cards to their coworkers. On September 26, an employee posted a message on the employer’s electronic bulletin board stating that union authorization cards were being distributed. On October 1, McCarty encountered a senior officer who asked, “Hey Todd, what’s going on with this Union stuff?” The employee declined to discuss the matter and that was the end of the conversation. Later that day, the employer issued a written announcement acknowledging its knowledge of the union organizing activity. It also posted an announcement that production workers would be receiving an hourly pay increase. Discharge. Also on October 1, Greichen was summoned to a meeting with management. According to the employer, the meeting was called because Greichen was allegedly displaying erratic behavior and making negative comments about the labor standards being too stringent. Greichen was warned against continuing his behavior. On October 8, Greichen complained to his supervisors, and later a manager, that the labor standard pertaining to his assigned tasks had been unfairly shortened. The manager reported the employee’s accusation that standards were being manipulated to senior management. Management arranged a meeting with the employee and its industrial engineers to explain that the targets were not subject to manipulation. Greichen refused to attend, despite being told that the meeting was mandatory and that if he failed to attend, he would be suspended. Citing insubordination, the employer discharged him. “Down time” complaint. McCarty remained involved in union organizing efforts following the discharge of Greichen. His involvement was well known to the employer. In early January 2014, McCarty became aware that his productivity numbers appeared to be unduly low. He surmised that the employer had not accounted for his “down time,” which made his performance appear to be less productive than it actually was. The employee complained about discrepancies he observed, but his complaint was disregarded. Thereafter, he spoke with another supervisor regarding his complaint, but received a five-day suspension for low productivity. When McCarty returned to work, he was summoned to a meeting with management during which he was told that his performance was at 94 percent of the labor standard, and that, as a result, he was being discharged. Following an internal investigation by the employer prompted by the employee’s communication with the NLRB, on May 14, 2014, McCarty was unconditionally offered reinstatement, plus compensation for losses in earnings and benefits. He declined reinstatement. ULP charges. In October 2014, the General Counsel issued a complaint alleging that the employer had unlawfully interrogated McCarty, implemented a work rule prohibiting employees from discussing disciplinary measures, increased wages, issued Greichen a warning against engaging in protected activity, discharged Greichen in retaliation for his protected activities, and suspended and discharged McCarty because of its antiunion animus. Ultimately, the Board unanimously agreed that the employer engaged in unfair labor practices in its announcement of wage increases and its restrictive speech policy, and in suspending and discharging McCarty. A divided Board found that the employer acted unlawfully in questioning McCarty and in discharging Greichen. It also required the employer to read aloud its remedial notice to a meeting of employees. Petition for review. The employer petitioned for review of the Board’s decision, while the Board cross-applied for enforcement of its order. In its petition, the employer principally contends that substantial evidence did not support the Board’s findings that the single question to McCarty constituted an unlawful interrogation, or that the employer’s discharges of the two employees were either punishment for statutorily protected activity or motivated by antiunion animus; and neither the employer’s conduct not its history warranted the extraordinary remedy ordered by the Board. The Second Circuit granted the employer’s petition for review with respect to the interrogation of McCarty and the discharge of Greichen for insubordination, and the order that the Board’s remedial notice be read aloud at a meeting of employees. In all other respects, the petition for review was denied. The Board’s cross-petition for enforcement was granted in all other respects. Single question as interrogation. While an employer is prohibited from interfering with an employee’s interest in joining a union, employers nonetheless have a First Amendment right to engage in communications with employees about union activity. Such communications do not constitute unfair labor practices so long as they contain no threat of reprisal or promise of benefit. Here, the appeals court found that the Board’s findings with regard to the “what’s going on with this Union stuff” question was not supported by the record. Clearly the questioner was a member of senior management. However, at the time of the questioning, McCarty was an open union supporter. Moreover, the question did not suggest that management sought to identify or discipline employees because they were union sympathizers, and the employer had not committed any prior unfair labor practices. Further, the court did not find that the record supported the Board’s view that McCarty’s response indicated that the question was coercive. Thus, the appeals court concluded, the record supported the conclusion that the question was not coercive and did not violate the NLRA. McCarty’s discharge. By contrast, the appeals court rejected the employer’s challenge to the Board’s finding that it violated the Act by terminating McCarty. The employee was discharged because of low productivity, but the basis for that assessment was data that had been altered to decrease the employee’s perceived level of productivity. Moreover, the employer’s own investigation confirmed that the data had been altered. Thus, the Board’s finding that the discharge of McCarty was motivated by antiunion animus was supported by the record as a whole. Discharge of Greichen. On the other hand, the appeals court agreed with the employer that it was justified in discharging Greichen. The court concluded that the Board’s findings regarding the employer’s conduct prior to summoning Greichen to the meeting with management was not supported by the record as a whole. The employer arranged the meeting because of Greichen’s claim that the company was manipulating it labor standards every day for the purpose of cheating employees. Thus, the Board’s finding that the meeting was not organized in a manner typical to address complaints about production and safety standards was not supported by the record as a whole. Board’s remedies. In light of the appeals court’s conclusions that the employer did not violate the Act in discharging Greichen and posing the “what’s going on with this Union stuff” question to McCarty, it further found that the remedies ordered by the Board with respect to those findings were not enforced. The court also did not enforce that the Board’s remedial notice be read aloud at a meeting of the employer’s employees. ELD Mobile Apps - Download Now! - iPhone and iPad - Download our iPhone or iPad App from the iTunes App Store. - Android - Download our Android App from the Google Play App Store. - Kindle - Download our Kindle App from the Kindle Store. * Current ELD subscription required. Visit our support page for more information. Tweets by @CCHWorkDay Employment Law Widget Use our news widget today and stay updated with the latest employment law news. Sample Issue: Employment Law Daily Click here to read a sample issue. 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__label__cc	0.567826	0.432174	You are here: Home > Artists > Ali Wentworth Ali Wentworth booking Price indication: $ 20.000 - $ 30.000 Author, actress, and host Ali Wentworth is a multifaceted talent, bringing a wealth of experience to all her endeavors. As a writer, Wentworth has a column in Marie Claire magazine, wrote, co-created, co-executive produced, and starred in the Starz series Head Case, and is the author of two books: The WASP Cookbook (detailing the culinary lack of taste of the puritanical history with hilarious commentary on WASP culture) and the bestselling Ali in Wonderland, a memoir collection of funny stories and anecdotes from Ali’s childhood, through to her life in the limelight. Some of Ali’s acting highlights include rolls in Nancy Myers’ It’s Complicated (starring Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin), Jerry Maguire (opposite Tom Cruise), Jerry’s girlfriend “Schmoopie” in the classic Seinfeld episode “The Soup Nazi,” and as a regular the television series In Living Color. Ali can be seen as a frequent guest, host, or commentator on such programs as The Marriage Ref and The View, and formerly on Larry King Live. She has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno over a hundred times, and just finished a three-year contract with The Oprah Winfrey Show, where she was an on-air correspondent. She can also be seen in her new hit web series Daily Shot with Ali Wentworth. A Washington, D.C. native, Ms. Wentworth is the daughter of a political journalist and former President Ronald Reagan’s social secretary. She honed the craft of acting at New York University and with The Groundlings in Los Angeles. She resides in New York City with her husband George Stephanopoulos, and their two daughters. Price hire Ali Wentworth Do you want to hire Ali Wentworth? Directly request a quote. In 48 hours we can send you the availability of Ali Wentworth If you would like to book Ali Wentworth, Entertainment Booking Agency is the right place. We will offer you the best price and contact the management or we directly contact Ali Wentworth. For corporate appearances or speaking engagements you can contact our agents and the will help you true the process. Tags: hire Ali Wentworth, Ali Wentworth booking, book Ali Wentworth, Ali Wentworth appearances, find more information on booking Ali Wentworth for appearances, Ali Wentworth speaking engagements, Ali Wentworth endorsements/spokesperson, Ali Wentworth appearance fees, Ali Wentworth booking agency contact info, biography of Ali Wentworth, Contact an artist booking talent agent find a speakers bureau that can book Ali Wentworth, speaker booking agency for Ali Wentworth, Ali Wentworth booking agency, Ali Wentworth booking for corporate event. EBA is one of the biggest entertainment booking agencies in the World. We book hundreds of celebrities, artist, athletes and speakers in a year. Important to know is that we are not claiming to be the management of Ali Wentworth. We are not the official agent for Ali Wentworth. Companies from around the globe book these artists and speakers true our company be course we have one of the biggest networks and we always have direct contact with the artist or the management. We help you to find the right celebrities for your corporate of private events. Please contact one of our agents to get free advice and we will help to get the world-famous artist on your party. « Ali Landry Ali Wong » Hire a speaker Book a band How to book a celebrity Famous comedians	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6121
__label__wiki	0.582028	0.582028	clasto-Lactacystin β-Lactone Proteasome inhibitor BML-PI108-0100 100 µg 251.00 USD Replaces Prod. #: ALX-270-280 Highly specific, cell permeable, and irreversible 20S proteasome inhibitor. Inhibits ubiquitin proteasome pathway in cell culture (IC50=1µM). It has been suggested that the natural product lactacystin acts as a precursor for clasto-lactacystin β-lactone and that the latter is the sole species that interacts with the proteasome. Inhibits cathepsin A. Leads to a reduction of adipogenesis. Induces neurite growth and inhibits cell cycle progression. Alternative Name: Omuralide Formula: C10H15NO4 MW: 213.2 Purity: ≥95% (HPLC) Appearance: White solid. Solubility: Soluble in DMSO (25mg/ml) or acetonitrile. Shipping: Ambient Use/Stability: Stable for at least 2 years after receipt when stored, as supplied, at -20°C. Stock solutions are stable for up to 1 month at -80°C. Handling: Protect from light. Please mouse over Product Literature References Cytosolic PTEN-INDUCED PUTATIVE KINASE 1 is Stabilized By NF-κB Pathway and Promotes Non-Selective Mitophagy: G.G. Lim, et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 290, 16882 (2015), Abstract; Full Text Protein carbonylation and aggregation precede neuronal apoptosis induced by partial glutathione depletion: A. Dasgupta, et al.; ASN Neuro 4, e00084 (2012), Abstract; Full Text Effect of proteasome inhibitor clasto-lactacystin-beta-lactone on the proteome of the haloarchaeon Haloferax volcanii: P.A. Kirkland, et al.; Microbiology 153, 2271 (2007), Abstract; Inhibition of human preadipocyte proteasomal activity by HIV protease inhibitors or specific inhibitor lactacystin leads to a defect in adipogenesis, which involves matrix metalloproteinase-9: S. De Barros, et al.; J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 320, 291 (2007), Abstract; Lactacystin inhibits cathepsin A activity in melanoma cell lines: L. Kozlowski, et al.; Tumour Biol. 22, 211 (2001), Abstract; Lactacystin, a proteasome inhibitor: discovery and its application in cell biology: H. Tomoda & S. Omura; Yakugaku Zasshi 120, 935 (2000), Review, Abstract; Separation of cathepsin A-like enzyme and the proteasome: evidence that lactacystin/beta-lactone is not a specific inhibitor of the proteasome: H. Ostrowska, et al.; Int. J. Biochem. Cell Biol. 32, 747 (2000), Abstract; Total synthesis and biological activity of lactacystin, omuralide and analogs: E.J. Corey & W.D. Li; Chem. Pharm. Bull. 47, 1 (1999), Abstract; Lactacystin, proteasome function, and cell fate: G. Fenteany & S.L. Schreiber; J. Biol. Chem. 273, 8545 (1998), Abstract; Full Text Lactacystin and clasto-lactacystin beta-lactone modify multiple proteasome beta-subunits and inhibit intracellular protein degradation and major histocompatibility complex class I antigen presentation: A. Craiu, et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 272, 13437 (1997), Abstract; Full Text Mechanistic studies on the inactivation of the proteasome by lactacystin in cultured cells: L.R. Dick, et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 272, 182 (1997), Abstract; Full Text Mechanistic studies on the inactivation of the proteasome by lactacystin: a central role for clasto-lactacystin beta-lactone: L.R. Dick, et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 271, 7273 (1996), Abstract; Inhibition of proteasome activities and subunit-specific amino-terminal threonine modification by lactacystin: G. Fenteany, et al.; Science 268, 726 (1995), Abstract; A beta-lactone related to lactacystin induces neurite outgrowth in a neuroblastoma cell line and inhibits cell cycle progression in an osteosarcoma cell line: G. Fenteany, et al.; Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 91, 3358 (1994), Abstract; Proteasome 20S Proteasome 20S Inhibitor Cathepsin Inhibitor Antibacterial Agents & An... Unfolded Protein Response Cell Cycle Blockers Related Literature Ubiquitin & UBL Signaling Catalog Add to order list Essential Research Tools for Neurodegeneration & Neural Signaling Disease-Associated Stress Signaling All new literature pieces	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6122
__label__wiki	0.983394	0.983394	Home » Latest news » Dr Peter Handslip officially retires from the George Eliot Former Medical Director Dr Peter Handslip officially retired from the George Eliot Hospital last week after 33 years. Dr Handsclip started at the George Eliot Hospital in 1984 and has seen the hospital grow from strength to strength over the years. Dr Handslip a lead in respiratory medicine has also been in charge of medical education before his retirement this month. Peter started as a specialist in respiratory and general medicine who specialised in asthma and lung cancer. He was Clinical Director of Medicine from 1988 – 1997 and from 1997 to 2000 clinical tutor responsible for postgraduate medical education. Peter was Medical Director for George Eliot Hospital in January 2000 to 2008. Dr Handslip had also been a founder member of the Midland Thoracic Society, a member of the Lung Cancer National Working Party and previously Secretary & President for the North Warwickshire Division of the British Medical Association. Dr Handslip said:“I was very touched to see so many colleagues at my surprise retirement event. “The last 33 years or so have shot by and I have really enjoyed working at the George Eliot with a professional team. “I am proud of all our achievements especially in respiratory medicine and medical education and I wish all my colleagues the very best for the future as I know they will continue to care for patients with empathy and excellent care.” Medical Director, Dr Gordon Wood said: “We thank Dr Handslip for his medical contribution to the George Eliot Hospital over the years and we are also extremely grateful for his support and dedication developing medical education.” Dr V. Sankara Raman recently replaced Dr Handslip as Director of Medical Education at George Eliot Hospital. He will oversee the clinical education for all junior medical staff and medical students and lead the ongoing development of the pioneering ‘Physician Associate’ role at the hospital. Dr Raman intends to ensure that George Eliot Hospital continues to flourish as a centre of excellence in education and clinical services. Dr Peter Handslip (third right) with from left Medical Director Dr Gordon Wood, Dr Sankara Raman, Chief Executive Kath Kelly, Chairman Stuart Annan and Dr Vinod Patel	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6128
__label__cc	0.608462	0.391538	Home Programmes Resilient Livelihood Programme Description: Situated in one of the most climatic volatile region, Bangladesh annually faces floods, droughts, riverbank erosion, coastal erosion and cyclones that form in the Bay of Bengal due to the country’s funnel shaped coast. Its location on an active delta also makes the country both fertile and volatile with active rivers constantly shifting and changing their flow of direction. As such, the people of Bengal have always lived in a precarious situation facing a variety of natural hazards annually. Climate change also threatens further worsen these problems with scientists predicting cyclones to become more intense and the rate of erosion to increase as tidal waves become more rapid. With its deltaic fertile land and enormous numbers of river, people in Bangladesh are mostly involved with agriculture and fishing. But if livelihood systems are not resilient, environmental shocks can have long-term impacts on human well-being and development goals. Livelihood Resilience programme aims to advance a scientific understanding of livelihood resilience in general and its linkage to climate change impacts in Bangladesh. It also applies scientific conclusions towards community-led solutions (projects in the communities) that improve the living conditions of vulnerable people. Istiakh Ahmed Coordinator, Resilient Livelihoods Programme Shababa Haque Coordinator, SDG Porgramme Mahmuda Mity Juel Mahmud Shahrin Mannan Research officer Programme Objective: Rigorous scientific knowledge about resilience in livelihood systems Community empowerment in decision-making and implementation Livelihood transformation in the focus communities in Bangladesh Disseminate findings, insights and experiences to influence national policy and facilitate wider use Panii Jibon: Panii Jibon is a project addressing water related threats and vulnerabilities of an already impoverished population living in the disaster prone coastal areas of Bangladesh affected by saline water intrusion, tidal surges and cyclones. It aims to build resilience of severely disadvantaged and vulnerable communities and families (including women led households, people with special needs, and extreme poor people affected by recurrent disasters) in accessing safe drinking water and in adapting their (homestead based) farming systems for enhanced food security, nutrition and income. It is being funded and implemented by HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation. This project builds on partnerships between HELVETAS, International Centre for Climate Change and development (ICCCAD), Development Organization for Rural Poor (DORP), Bangladesh Disaster Preparedness Centre (BDPC), Ovibashi Karmi Unnayan Program (OKUP) and national NGOs. OKUP and ICCCAD are partners with complementary profiles, skills and advocacy networks are a concern in the partnership. Mechanisms are well positioned to connect grass-root work with national and international knowledge sharing and advocacy networks. OKUP is a migrant organization promoting safe migration and advocating rights of migrant workers, HEVLVETAS already relates with through joint national and regional engagements in promoting migration governance and migrant rights. ICCCAD and HELVETAS maintain an institutional and professional relationship through joint work at the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the Programme of Research on Climate Change Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation (PROVIA). The knowhow and the institutional relationships of the four organizations have been used already extensively during the design of the Project, and will be leveraged fully during its implementation. (See details on Panii Jibon info page) Governance is being one major issue that ensures proper management of different activities regarding any issues. The Governance for Climate Resilience (G4CR) is a two year project to promote grassroots resilience in development policies and processes at the local level in the area of water, food security and livelihoods. In relation with the climate-induced impacts and relevant governance and justice issues that act as barriers for the local communities to build their adaptive capacity with especial focus on women and youth. It is a partnership between the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), the Center for Climate Justice- Bangladesh (CCJ-B) and the Center for Natural Studies (CNRS), funded by New Venture Fund (NVF), USA. Key goals Emphasizing governance issues to promote climate justice, through vulnerability assessment and loss and damage assessment Demonstrate the capacity building of the local community as well as the local government to ensure better governance. Justifygood governance practice for stimulating climate resilience of the vulnerable communities in coastal zone of Bangladesh. This project, will be a short experiment of methodology development; based on which we hope to have a good provided methodology and can apply them universally or applicable in other country that how to count the Loss and Damage. Outcomes of the project will be communicated to the wider audience, including to policy stakeholders with the aim of shaping national adaptation strategies towards building social-ecological resilience in areas located at the forefront of climate change impacts in Bangladesh. (See details on G4CR info page) Previous Projects: Gibika (Research to Action) project: Gibika is a research to action project aimed at understanding the concept of livelihood resilience in the face of environmental stressors and changing climate, and demonstrate pilot action in one site based on the findings. This is a five-year research-to-action partnership between International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) and Munich Re-Foundation (MRF). The project worked in seven sites of Bangladesh including Gabtola in Bagherhat District (Riverbank erosion and saline intrusion), Mazer Char in Pirozpur District (Riverbank erosion, storm surge and saline intrusion), Dalbanga South in Barguna District (Riverbank erosion, king tides, standing water, water logging and saline intrusion), Singpur in Kishoreganj District (Riverbank erosion and land loss), Babupur in Naogaon District (Dry spells, shifting rainy seasons and drought), Jamalpur in Naogaon District (Dry spells, shifting rainy seasons and drought), Bhola Slum in Dhaka City (Flooding and standing water). The first two years of the project was dedicated to conduct research and later three years were dedicated to demonstrate pilot action at the community level in Dalbanga South village of Barguna District on Disaster preparedness. The project also has a side component, Resilience Academy which invites scientist from around the world to meet in Bangladesh and discuss one issue of Climate change and propose possible scientific paper that can be generated from this group. A year later the same group meet again in Germany and share the progress of the papers and finalize most of it. This platform has produced several peer reviewed journal articles so far. (See details on Gibika info page) Monitoring Environmental Changes in Cox’s Bazar following Rohingya Influx (MECCRI): Overall Objective: undertake an in-depth environmental monitoring programme to identify predicated and unanticipated changes to the environment due to the concentration of the Rohingya camps in the area, and thereby contribute to building an evidence base options to prevent further degradation and if possible restore environmental quality within and outside the Rohingya camps. Geographical coverage: Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh Executing agency: International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) with support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Beneficiaries: Rohingya Communities and Host communities living in Ukhia and Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, relevant government entities at national and sub-national levels, international humanitarian and development actors and civil-society organizations Management site: Kutupalong Camp and Balukhali Camp in Ukhia and Camp sites in Teknaf) Environmental Issues to be monitored: Water quality and availability of groundwater, Deforestation and land degradation, Biodiversity loss and wildlife-human conflicts, Indoor air quality, Solid and hazardous waste management.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6132
__label__cc	0.546017	0.453983	Il Colorificio, Temporary Office for Curatorial Consulting, 2018, installation view, Thank You Very Much in Residence at The Modern Institute. Courtesy of Il Colorificio and The Modern Institute/ Toby Webster Ltd, Glasgow Photo: Patrick Jameson 2/7 TEMPORARY OFFICE FOR CURATORIAL CONSULTING Temporary Office for Curatorial Consulting (TOCC) is a consulting agency for contemporary art. Founded by Il Colorificio – a curatorial collective and project-space in Milan –, TOCC provides tailored curatorial services to galleries, institutions, artist-run spaces and festivals in order to feed with new contents the starving but nonetheless peaked art system. For the event “A hole in the sky / is open / A hole in the sky / is wider / A hole in the sky / is yours” curated by TYVM at The Modern Institute, TOCC provides a consulting service to the overall exhibition and to each art interventions that take place in the evening. TOCC’s temporary headquarter is located in the gallery office. The entrance of the space is marked by a brass plaque. Inside, Il Colorificio’s characteristic signboard hung on the wall, recalling the fluo yellow of the office desk Toby Table (2009) by Urs Fischer. The results of the advisory process are posted along the walls and placed on the desk, comprising: seven folders (one per artist: Peter Basma-Lord, Nick Evans, Tamara Macarthur, Caitlin Merrett King, Alys Owen, Clare Quilty, Hannah Reynolds, Clara Ursitti), with the artist’s profile, a re-staging proposal and two SketchUp renderings; a folder voted to the critical re-thinking of the event, with the rewriting of the concept, a general re-staging proposal and some SketchUp renderings. A Xerox machine allows to print (entirely or partially) a copy of the documentation, certified by the Il Colorificio’s official stamp. TOCC is none other than a fictional device with real outcomes, whose aim is to reflect and problematize the static nature of a unique point of view – often, the curator’s one. The TOCC’s method draws its inspiration from the shadow curator theorised by Nuno Sacramento, and the monument ambassador by Thomas Hirschhorn: the former is invited by an institution to provide a critical reading of its exhibition programme; the latter witnesses and records in a scratched temporary office the slippery of an event. And yet, during this limelight show-off, when the consultancy’s authority overwhelms the role of the artist, the curatorial narcissism is on the brink of a short circuit: the lights turn off, eclipsing the curator and reactivating the work. Urs Fisher’s phosphorescent desk shines once more. PETER BASMA-LORD NICK EVANS TAMARA MACARTHUR CAITLIN MERRETT KING ALYS OWEN HANNAH REYNOLDS CLARA URSITTI A HOLE IN THE SKY / IS OPEN / A HOLE IN THE SKY / IS WIDER / Since his work is so closely connected to the simulation and the subversion of existing objects, Peter Basma-Lord (1989, lives and works in Glasgow) doesn’t operate within the purview of a binary, neoliberal and result oriented system. Rather, he deals with the absurd and the subtle border between fake and real, proposing a subverted system of rules or, better yet, no-rules. The work that Basma-Lord presents at The Modern Institute is strictly connected with this undermining of the power structure and of the production system. House alarms filled with expanding foam – as if a bizarre short circuit affected them, or if they had a cancerous mass that has suddenly blown up – are hanged on the walls of the space. These curious objects, now de-functionalized throughout the addition of an unusual element, plays an in-between role: initially they seems part of our visual code, but soon our eyes recognize them as aliens. Alternated in the space, they constitute an illogical domestic forest regulated by a psychotic surveillance system. The house alarms (Inside there’s nothing and its just a mess anyway, 2018) were presented for the first time in “1000 Mile Eyesight”, an exhibition that Basma-Lord realized in 2017 with the artist Jens Masimov. The show is a seminal example of the artist’s rejection of everything that could be planned and controlled: “even previously made works enter into that process as ‘found objects’ on an even footing with all others”, writes Basma-Lord in a critical journal. All the exhibited works are interconnected, making the show a singular work itself which requests the visitor’s activation. Basma-Lord’s de-functionalization is not related with the Duchampian readymade, neither with Borys Groys’ artistic aestheticization that has been transforming the artwork in a simulacrum. Irony is the gateway to read the artist’s dystopic universe, where house alarms are just inadequate products that have lost their intended use. Deprived of their function, they are trapped in a limbo between fiction and authenticity, an ambiguous space which permits the viewer to investigates where the edges of the artwork lie. In “A hole in the sky / is open / A hole in the sky / is wider / A hole in the sky / is yours” the fake house alarms (Inside there’s nothing and its just a mess anyway, 2018) by Peter Basma-Lord are hung up randomly on the walls of the space, playing with visibility and invisibility. TOCC’s re-installment proposal is focused on the exasperation of the surveillance, one of the most pregnant facets of the artist’s work. In this way the house alarm mirrors the “disciplinary power” theorised by Michel Foucault. The disciplinary power is a mechanism of domination that exploits monitoring and surveillance to control populations. Not only criminals are subjected to disciplinary power: surveillance is now everywhere and everyone is subjected to it – the most obvious examples are the use of CCTV in public spaces. The Modern Institute’s main room is now conceived as a revision of Jeremy Bentham’s panopticon. Instead of a central viewpoint that guarantees an incessant surveillance of what is happening on the sides without being observed, here a proposed shift of perspective. The mirrors on the walls impose a nude and almost omniscient vision that embraces the entire room and confines the glimpse to the sides of the space. Everyone sees others, and everyone is seen by others. The alarm systems, now located in the high part of the walls, are geometrically rhythmed. The visitor’s gaze is captured by these mysterious objects that, with their doubt nature and the lights, seem to register their movements. The room is now an overturned panopticon where the viewpoint of the superintendents comes from the periphery, vectoring towards the centre. While the public is a lab rat, the visual of a vision experiment and of an undeclared and hidden control. In a postmodern era that denies universal certainties and truths as to make way for partiality and inconsistency, to invoke a recovery of a common vocabulary could seem a bold action. Especially if this mutual language comes from a supposed collective unconscious – according with the Jungian theories about an unconscious mind shared among beings of the same species. Nick Evans’s (1976 Mufulira, Zambia. Lives and works in Glasgow) artistic practice tries to investigate the blurry ground of an unconscious vocabulary of forms. His sculptures belongs to an asymmetrical time that melt past, present and future in a single and multilayered dimension. Escaping from a world saturated with meaning, Evans adopts a backward archeological process: primitivism is blended with the milestones of 20th Century canon – as Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and Constantin Brâncuși –, shapes from the everyday life and imagined figures. This “ecology of forms” permits a reactivation of the cornerstone Western culture vocabulary (often taken for granted) finding a further meaning in the whole, here intended as a sum of parts. At the same time, the combination of different shapes allows Evans to give up the authorial control, to live room for chance and for a generative and open process possible only inside the studio. It is in the studio that the artist feels free to open his mind to that fluid and uncontrolled attitude – very close with the surrealistic generative procedure – carefully avoiding the mystification of the self expression and of the role of the artist. At the Modern Institute Evans presents three works never shown before, ideated for external and public spaces: a big gateway (Turning Arch, 2016), a plaster light sculpture and an abstract sculpture. The shift of function (from a social dimension to a private one) invites the public to reconsider their relation with the space, and to reflect on how much this relation influences the perception of the artistic object. TYVM presents three works by Nick Evans: a big gateway (Turning Arch, 2016), a plaster light sculpture and an abstract sculpture – all works conceived for external spaces. Considering the revision of the curatorial concept behind the whole exhibition – that sees a neo-club atmosphere shaped through mirrors walls and a dancefloor – TOCC proposes to install only the light sculpture, positioning it on the ceiling of the main space. In this way, the work would benefit from a change of viewpoint: the upside down location calls into question the forms and their nature. As Evans noticed, the medium of sculpture is strictly dependent from the visitor’s perspective and his gaze direction. This reflection is very close with Maurice Merleau-Ponty and his influential book Phenomenology of Perception, where he theorised that that the body is the site of perception and provides us with our ‘primary function’ of living and feeling the world – a notion strictly related with Rosalind Krauss’s “expanded field”. The light sculpture hung on the ceiling is a request of activation directed to the public. Besides, swinging between the esthetic realm and its function as object, the work problematizes the trade behind the art system. Tamara Macarthur (1994), born in Berlin and graduated in Painting and Printmaking at the Glasgow School of Art, builds architectural spaces that speak her own language, precarious environments that protect and amplify her, shelters that at the same time she has to defend. These constructions, handcrafted with poor materials such as paper or foil, are homes she temporarily inhabits, for the duration of the performance, theatre-nests which give her the security to sing and to address the public. Quite often Macarthur‘s architectures incorporate oversized drawings of women, exploded self-portraits of the artist who seems to call on her multiples for backup in order to divide the effort. Macarthur’s environments become representations of herself, places where the artist stands, downsized, a fundamental caryatid carrying the weight of her exhibition and gift. The movements and the voice of Macarthur attempt to draw attention, to get noticed by the public in order to give herself completely to them, looking for an intimate connection and, in some respects, for a forbidden one. The artist's exhibitionism proceeds until exhaustion, a kind of reaction to issues of feared abandonment, visible when the visitor goes away, after he had given a little portion of his attention. The gesture of the artist emerges as desperate, maybe pathetic, surely tragic and futile. In the society of the spectacle where everything is a facade and everything is shown and paraded, the song or the lament of the artist is an authorial narcissism used to fascinate and to give time to allow a complete donation of her soul. Macarthur's research has its roots in the theatre, more precisely in the Greek one: in the same way she desires the public's emotional involvement; ready to provide a little catharsis. Nonetheless Macarthur's performance arises also from a trick, form the self-proclamation, from a forced smile, from the circus. A caged animal, alone and scared, roars for the beating of a hidden tamer, or a clown with a heartbroken grin. The art of Macarthur gives itself completely, waiting for the fall of the curtains in order to collapse on herself, after having dried out every drop of the own generosity. For “A hole in the sky / is open / A hole in the sky / is wider / A hole in the sky / is yours”, curated by TYVM, Tamara Macarthur presents I’m Here For You (2018). The work is conceived as a dazzling inner architecture, a hybrid between a golden gothic cathedral and a greek temple. Located in symmetric positions, eight huge self-portrait drawings stand as caryatids, safeguarding the precariousness of the shiny construction. I’m Here For You is installed in the entry room of The Modern Institute, suggesting a loving dimension of invitation, a holy communion for the public who head to the end of the room, directly to the artist, minister of this intimate and lavish function. Macarthur sings next to the exit door, wearing only a roughly sewn golden body suit. The artist sings for the public, knowing they have to pass through. Beginning with the engagement in I’m Here For You, and from past displays of Macarthur's environmental installations, TOCC proposes a more extreme staging of the work. I’m Here For You represents an important innovation in the language of the artist, since it calls off and abolishes for the very first time the separation between the artist and the public – the division between the stage and the audience – denying the classical structure of the theatre or of the circus. The breakdown of the fourth wall and the final inclusion of the public expand the intensity of Macarthur's piece, but it still remains imprisoned in the alienating dimension of the gallery. TOCC posits to completely open the way to Macarthur's practice, displaying the golden cathedral outside The Modern Institute before the entrance, increasing the public challenge of the work. Following the directions of the Ancient Greek architects, “caryatids” should stay on the facade of temples, monuments and mausoleums in order to show publicly the strength of their beliefs. In the same way, displaying I’m Here For You outside the gallery is an attempt to donate itself, even without safety conditions. Rolling up a cigarette has become a social ritual: a moment of sharing, an excuse, a shortcut to hit on the cool guys hanging around next to the soccer field. Medical and psychological studies only confirmed the importance of the relational and contextual value of smoking. It would be pointless to insist on the risks of smoking, when its benefits are obvious and immediate: smokers always connect with other people, they hook up, right outside a market, with someone who just stopped to ask for a lighter. They work emotionally, constantly chilling. Caitlin Merrett King (1992, Glasgow) recently graduated in Painting and Printmaking at Glasgow School of Art. She places her works among the ravines of some popular artistic images (certain pop symbols or modernist stylistic milestones), outlining their social implications, arranging their spaces. There, is where the contradictions arise. Cigs (2018) are several comfortable seats. Turning cigarettes into healthy pastimes: they maintain their social power and sharing potential without harming one’s health. Yet, its evil twin is still there, through the form and the functionality, the syntax and the semantics. It develops a scenic design for interactions and asks the public to experience it, as an invitation would. Besides, Merrett King’s cigarettes, bottled ships, and shoes retain their memory: a night out, a grandfather, a departure. These objects are sticky: they keep their memories as extensions of mnemonic terminations, as hand-carried luggage, like hard disks. They possess their agentivity and support one’s own through their directions and derivations. Again they assume a caducity; they define themselves as memorial objects, destined to be consumed or forgotten. These contradictions underlie the accepted shallowness: thus in Pergamon Bridget Jones (2015), a careless visit to colonial relics is coupled with a famous love declaration – somehow different to the one we expected from that movie ending. As a result, we notice its problematic nature. Just like when we read in our work emails “I hope this finds you well”: a not-so-true concern which stresses the emotional burden as a social currency. Cigs (2018) – as installed in “A hole in the sky / is open / A hole in the sky / is wider / A hole in the sky / is yours”, curated by TYVM – is arranged in a disorganised and scattered way. It creates islands of rest and conversation, following the leitmotiv of the overall exhibition. TOCC takes it to its extremes. TOCC uses the premise of Caitlin Merrett King’s works as a start: socialisation, the cigarette as the proscenium of a conversation or as the reason for a possible gathering or for meeting someone new. These elements combine with Michel Foucault’s thoughts regarding the “self-care”: as opposed to the normalisation of subjectivity and the standardisation of self as forced in a certain post-capitalist context, the smoking break is a moment of autonomy dedicated to self- and shared reflection activities. The smoking break becomes an instrument to emancipate and self-determinate oneself. Therefore, Cigs (2018) turns into the reason for repossession of the common space and true sharing. Visitors are welcomed to smoke once sitting on the comfortable big cigarettes by Merrett King. Rolling papers, filters, and tobacco are available for those who do not own it, and ashtrays too. A collective and contemplative space to work on the honesty of personal relationships, beyond opportunistic bonds dictated by a reputational economy that bases its transactions on social currency. The authorisation to smoke in an indoor space – in a way public, too – stands for a suspension of specific laws. Thus, it is a temporary utopia, free from strict institutional restraints and moral righteousnesses – or post-capitalistic impositions. Furthermore, such a proposal goes together with the problematisation of the institution role – one of the underlying topics of the exhibition’s concept curated by TYVM. Alys Owen (1981), graduated in Fine Art Practice Sculpture at the Glasgow School of Art, creates environments which allow the visitor to rethink the relationship with all the little realities around him. Through different media, such as installation, drawing, video and sculpture, Owen explores and tries to discover new possible connections between nature, animals and human beings. This approach could be seen vividly in “Paradisaedae” (2012), a video showing individuals miming the “seductive” mating and courtship dances of the male birds of Paradise. The suitors jump and move rhythmically in public spaces, looking directly and intensely past the camera, re-appropriating parks, streets and car parks as new lands for their passionate rituals. Owen's interest in the individual perception of the external world leads her to another dichotomy which becomes relevant for her research, that between the real and the fake. The artist investigates the blurred line of ontological levels operating between identity subversions. “Colony” (2014-2018), features an army of several mushroom casts made in resin with glow-in-the-dark powder. Her gesture of casting a variety of mushrooms, making them phosphorescent, is meant as an act of artificial contamination, as a pollution of a being's DNA. Recently Owen has developed her way of building experiential environments with a more performative dimension of the public. In “Sun to the Stone” (2016), the artist designed a 'fake' clinic, complete with three sunbeds made of black and white cast stones and headphones with relaxing music. The visitor is invited to lie comfortably on the loungers, experimenting physically with a state of inner harmony. In this respect, the lyrical atmospheres conceived by Owen's works challenge undercut the rigid mental jail though which we normally read reality, suggesting a daily reconnection to ourselves and to the world beyond our communities. For “A hole in the sky / is open / A hole in the sky / is wider / A hole in the sky / is yours”, curated by TYVM, Alys Owen presents Colony (2014-2018), an installation made of resin cast fluo mushrooms. The work deals with the notion of fake, developing a reflection on the relationship between the original and the copy, a theme made visible also by its glowing-in-the-dark. The color unveils a toxic and almost radioactive nature of the mushrooms, suggesting implicitly the human manipulation. Colony has been presented for the first time in the exhibition “SO IT IS” (2014), at the Laurieston Arches in Glasgow, where it was displayed on a piece of wood - next to the old brick walls, under one of the archways, creating the shape of a radioactive urban cave. One of the traits of the work is that its installation is intensely based on the context. At The Modern Institute, Colony conquered the floor of the main exhibition space, engaging the other works and challenging them through its viral pervasivity. The considerations which lead TOCC's re-installation proposal start from both the immutable nature of the casts and this site-specific identity of the display. This hypothesis tries to subvert the current experience of the visitor, as used in Owen's approach, thinking about new lands to contaminate instead of the proper ones, as – in the case of the gallery – the floor and the walls. Following this idea, the mushrooms are installed on the corners of the room, creating a dense colony line from the floor until the ceiling. The corners are thought as non-places, way interruptions, interstitial spaces between two dimension of continuity. At the same time, through the new set up, Colony becomes a metaphor of “A hole in the sky / is open / A hole in the sky / is wider / A hole in the sky / is yours” and of all TYVM residency at The Modern Institute, since in the same way they have parasitized an environment, the gallery, taking a (temporal) interstitial space, infecting a time frame between two exhibition of the institutional scheduling. Clare Quilty is an elusive artist. A long and deep e-mail conversation has exposed a open and helpful individual. Nevertheless, Clare remains slippery and obscure when talking about precise and particular interventions. Yet a brilliant e-mail conversation came up. For such reason, TOCC has decided to reveal some of its parts. The conversation is split up by thematic cores. IC: We just finish to read Lolita. There is one character who shares your name: an intriguing one, intelligent and a literary learned man. A director deeply fascinated with the young Lolita. Are you anyhow related to him? [...] CQ: Damn you for allowing this vile character to be considered in relation to myself. You are not the first I can assure you. [...] I can assure you my feminist credentials are intact and beyond reproach. Passion, total honesty, and naiveté are superior to the hypocrisy, mendacity and false modesty that are used to disguise crime. We did not mean to be inappropriate. You must admit that it sounds a bit curious. Clare Quilty is a strong character [...], his multi-faced looks, his ability to disguise in multiple ways could be regarded as a sharp picture of a certain attitude. Naturally I forgive and adore your youthful enthusiasm and inquisitiveness, essential and desirable as they are. I see you have a penchant for film and literature and a subtle sensitivity with language [...] IC: How do you relate to historical example? Do you have some references? CQ: I turn my head to look at the snow as it comes down and as you both will realize, there is no reason to stand so close to a falling tree. Words and images belong to the hidden world. Objects and operas flow gently through endless points of reference. A neolithic figure made of mud gently touches the silicon nitride leg of a surgical robot. Collective memory remains outside the accumulation of words that pile up around the discussion ricochetting between thoughts and actions. Historically, they were thought to represent the activity of the visual cortex in an idle state so we will leave them to float in the wind and rejoin the dust. Works of art, objects in most cases have endless points of reference, however our eyes often point toward precise direction, and follow an half-known path. Loosing ourselves in the tangled paths of the history is certainly a way of approaching what was before us. Nevertheless, in a messy stock we frequently find what we are looking for, even if we were not looking for it. IC: We just learned that you received a PhD. What is Trans-Molecular Rehydration? CQ: The controversial subject of Trans-Molecular rehydration starts in general with the premise of adjacent agency (AA) with very low or no energy dissipation. Acting upon something from an-other place or position, most effectively from a sub-mundane realm. The aim is to manipulate the Interaction with or alteration of a phenomena from an adjacent or relating object in an indirect or non-causal manoeuvre without losing any energy from the primary source. The best way to picture this type of operation is to delve into a shadow world or an adjacent dimension from where one is able to act upon visible or present at hand phenomena in such a way that the transformation or translation of the phenomena appears to come from within- or is self manifesting. [...] Think of the movie "Solaris" and the book it is based on. Recall the play of the who/whats that are present and the who/whats that are absent in them and between them. Then think of your own darkest zones of incomprehension. Now think of making what you find there an agent of transformation without consuming yourself in the process. The next step is to try to do it all again whilst dreaming. Firstly we have to forget about trans-molecular rehydration in order to learn its lessons. IC: What are you planning to do at The Modern Institute? CQ: [...] I will ask everyone to vacate the site. I require a completely empty room in order to gain access to all available valences and vibrations. When all information about the interior has been gathered, collated and contemplated, I will begin the lengthy and exhausting operation of exorcizing and cleansing the gallery. [...] I utilize many different methods including ‘smudging’ with sage and audio tonal refraction. The entire process takes between one and seven hours. Towards the end of this situation I will play some loud music ― usually Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” album ― to get the refreshened molecules moving. It inevitably gets me shaking my ass until the flesh and the space are both malleable and ready to receive! [...] Clare Quilty offers to the audience of “A hole in the sky / is open / A hole in the sky / is wider / A hole in the sky / is yours”, curated by TYVM, an archive of his/her own story. A collection of books, a carpet, a fake rock creating a personal constellation, depicting memories. TOCC proposes a set-up that results from the type of communication that has characterized the exchange between the artist and the Office for curatorial consulting: a virtual exchange, through “electronic messaging”. TOCC conceives a digital archive. Books or artworks presented have been digitalised: books are accessible via e-books, artworks via images and photographs. The digital archive allows for an easy overview of all the works and plays, provocatively, with the distance that has characterized the relationship with Clare Quilty. A productive and dynamic distance: digital queries and digital archiving are the common way of approaching critical studies or art research. Just one workstation has been provided: the visitor who wants to know more about Clare Quilty has to focus and be aware. A massive dome, made of transparent plastic, isolates the researcher, conveying attention, scrutiny and analytical thought. People can access the archive in the opening hours of the exhibition. Furthermore, a limited online version of the same archive will be available to everyone, with the permission of TOCC and the artist him/herself. The room appears to be at odds with the main rooms of the exhibition. Clare Quilty’s room emerges as a contemplative and absorbed moment: a study space, devoted to meditation and investigation, an alternative space-time cut out. It jokingly stays at odds with the exhibition (except for Hannah Reynold’s room - which represents a sort of emotional prelude): where artworks are physically present, they are desecrated; where digital shadows of artworks are available, they acquire a sacred and autonomous space. Painting is often considered one end of a historically-conjoined binomy, a seamless pair, with the word “art” carved on the other end. The identification, as a shared feeling, of the sameness of these two terms is obvious and subconsciously works within the community expectations: to paint is to speak the art language at its finest level. One should know the history behind it, understand the grammar - the materiality of its tools, the diversity of the techniques - and the rhetoric - the natural expressivity, the vocation and the impulsive struggle, the obsession. Hannah Reynolds (1992, Glasgow) earned her degree in Painting at Glasgow School of Art. Her paintings and drawings follow two parallel paths: the first with a formalist structure, obsessed with the recurrence of themes and shapes, yet abstract in its final form; the second shaped by a realist and naturalist standpoint - sketches of pleasantly childlike flowers. Her œuvre constitutes a diary of the visual: she does not indulge in the emotional life, nor the endless maze of contrasting feelings or the intimate answers to external facts. And yet, nor it is a visual diary, but the bare representation of what Reynolds gathers below her gaze. The reference of her paintings is a blurred mess of fragments: tales, cinema cuts, excerpts of music, famous album covers. These references are accessible to everyone, voyeuristically watched, introjected, strengthened and then reproduced. Thus, her language is shaped within this diary of the visual. Wittgenstein used to argue that a language cannot be private: the terms cannot share as a reference phenomena within one’s own private mental life since there would be no possibility of verifying their correctness, nor could anyone rightly argue to speak rather than just thinking of speaking a language. This requires a public dimension, if not effective then at least possible. And here is where these props come back. Although reworked, they allow to sew the gap between an obsessive and independent - private - expression and a readable one. The diary of the visual is bestowed the status of language. Thus, Reynolds drafts a personal language, yet public in its premises: the syntax draws recurring forms, continuous patterns; semantics plunges its hands in the domain of collective memory. The installment proposal for Hannah Reynolds artworks focuses on the same premises as the current expositional setting, yet these are brought to their extreme consequences here. In “A hole in the sky / is open / A hole in the sky / is wider / A hole in the sky / is yours”, curated by TYVM, a carpet is installed both on the walls and on the ceiling; representing a tent – both shelter and temporary social occupation. TOCC replaces it with an intimate tunnel-like maze. Hannah Reynolds keeps a diary of the visual, private and delicate, but her language is accountable to a public reading. Drawings and paintings keep coming back to personal shapes and obsessions: re-describing compulsively the same patterns in a game that borders on incommunicability. The public’s concentration must be on point, and this is exactly what TOCC is challenging. The tunnel-like maze forces the visitor to bend, to touch Reynold’s works. Thus, it is possible to feel the private taste of her works, and grasp their significance within the public context. The visitor is challenged by the short height (1.40 m) of the ceiling and by obstacles on the floor. The inside of the maze is covered in a smooth cloth, a light chiffon of natural colours. The ramp and the stairs represent a choice for those who follow the path, and yet the only chance to move from one to the other of the two paths is where they collide – hindered by the diversity of the floor and the ceiling. An intimate journey into the inside of a language which requires understanding and concentration. Within this architectural frame, her works are displayed as simply as possible: hung as posters onto the cloth, they recall teenage pictures next to a bed, memories from a night-out with friends. Arranged not according to an aesthetic order, nor colour-wise, they find a distinction which follows the two parallel paths of Hannah Reynolds’ production, still merging within the public’s boundless gaze, creating associations through cuts in the curtains. The scent of war is a story of gas and gunpowder, death and disease, and rotting human flesh. It is the scent of memory, too: lingers within the nose of those who lived through the war; and summons it to the mind of those who were spared by its destruction. The scent of ‘90s dance-club scene is Cool Water, tinged with Marlboros and sweat-soaked jeans. It is about recklessness, a handful of desires and adventures. Clara Ursitti’s scent is a vaginal odour, depicting an intimate story, describing an identity. Clara Ursitti (1968), born in Canada and based in Glasgow, graduated in Sculpture at Glasgow School of Art and then focused on scent art. She delved into the chemistry of fragrances without any conventional academical career; a political statement that highlights the autonomy of the artist’s unique standpoint. Poison Ladies (2013) grouped 25 scented ladies: gatecrashing an art opening, they stained the air with coriander, plum, aniseed - Dior’s Poison. A odoriferous intrusion facing the anesthetization of the white cube. As David Howes states, a museum mirrors the sensory separation: works of art cannot be touched or smelled, as if they never had any material consistency. Clara Ursitti brings back the corporeality of a synesthetic knowledge. It allows a communication which is not verbal or visual - a feral interaction within the given environment. Baumgarten considered aesthetics the basic form of knowledge, the very first possibility to usher into the realm of beauty. As a result, each sense shared the same value: sight like touch, hearing like taste, and the smell. There was no hierarchy. Then the western culture changed its path: visual perception flooded every single corner, from languages to conceptual constructions. As a footnote, there are no terms strictly related to describing the odours. Ursitti claims the innate aporia of language, its necessary parallelism detached from reality, two objects which cannot overlap. Language is not enough and yet retains its tyrannical status. Thus, it is the artist’s goal to study its peripheral crevices: where once they tried to teach English to dolphins (an US experiment carried out during the ‘60s), Ursitti sits down and listens to them, trying to understand (Peter, 2008); where contemplation rules, we need to open our nose and claim back our body within an expanded field. For “A hole in the sky / is open / A hole in the sky / is wider / A hole in the sky / is yours”, curated by TYVM, Clara Ursitti proposes Cool Water (2018), that recalls the ‘90s dance scene, the music of D’Agostino and Eiffel 65, the first onset of Italian and American dance music. Cool Water (2018) sprays the ambient air with perfume every 10 minutes. TOCC offers a more participatory staging for this work. At the entrance of the gallery one boy and one girl are spraying every person willing to visit the The Modern Institute. The work of art is thus distributed by visitors on their own – flooding every room, scattered by the participants. With such a choice, recalling Ursitti’s previous works – Poison Ladies (2013) e L’Eléphant? (2016) – the stroll through the staging of the exhibition is transformed into an involuntary performance open to everybody. Furthermore, on a symbolic level, it tries to represent the club environment: the perfume sticks on people’s bodies and it does not come from hung machinery – it is worn. In addition, two ‘90s-clad people are walking randomly to smell of the perfume. This atmosphere recalls the typical disco setting: not only due to the smell, this performative install matches with what TYVM has set to be a pastime. The opening is coupled with a bar where drinks and beers are available, next to a dj-set, turning the room into a dancing stage. As a result of Ursitti’s set up, her work of art brims over the borders of the staging space once the visitors leave the area. TOCC is proposal focuses on a game of contrasts, indoor-outdoor, bringing back the idea of a pavilion as a form of occupying the space – working on political terms: the body is turned into a first expression of an occupation highlighted by stressing the smell. “A hole in the sky / is open / A hole in the sky / is wider / A hole in the sky / is yours” is the first of the three evenings that the artist collective Thank You Very Much are curating at The Modern Institute, as part of their residency. Closer to an event rather than an exhibition, “A hole in the sky […]” is an invite to shift perspective and to reconfigure the relationship among indoors and outdoors. As a link between spaces, the hole is not only something generative and productive. A breach could also conduct towards an abyss, revealing the Pirandellian “hole in the paper sky” (Henry IV) or the inconsistency of a fictional reality as in The Truman Show’s deceptive scenography. But then again, as the title says, “a hole in the sky is yours”, and the choice to assume the risk lays in the visitor’s hands. Maybe the role of the ideal visitor is played by a caterpillar: basically aggregative, metamorphic, soft and colourful – an avant-gardist lepidopteran provided with grit and a desire to know. The Temporary Office for Curatorial Consulting (TOCC) proposes an exasperation of this explorative dimension, figuring out a passage towards something that not necessary belongs to the realm of the binary logical system. The aim is to push the boundaries of the works’ potentialities forward, to their limits. In this sense, the single projects and their installments are restructured: changing perspectives, overturning the sense, demystifying and re-sacralising the artistic interventions. The very intimate and sensual body cathedral by Tamara MacArthur is shifted outside; Hannah Reynolds drawings are hung in a small and claustrophobic corridor as if to force a physical contact; the Claire Quilty archive is transformed from physical to digital. Moreover, the surveillance in Peter Basma-Lord’s works is exasperated; the light sculpture by Nick Evans is hung upside down from the ceiling, inviting a change of perspective; Alys Owen’s glow-in-the-dark mushrooms reminds a parallel psychotropic universe; the pillow cigarettes stitched by Caitlin Merrett King permit a cheeky smoke break; the Cool Water fragrance introduced by Clara Ursitti stucks visitors directly, imposing a shared experience. At the end, the main room is transformed into a dancefloor, a political platform where the self and the community coexist and where the caterpillar could fulfill the metamorphosis, becoming a butterfly. “A hole in the sky / is open / A hole in the sky / is wider / A hole in the sky / is yours”, curated by TYVM, works around a temporary set-up, as a theoretical ground for both the exhibition concept and the installment proposal. A tent is a momentary invasion, a nomadic camp which disintegrates the usual whitecube structure of the gallery splitting different spaces. Tamara Macarthur’s artworks define a sensual and corporeal entrance: the audience is compelled to almost touch the works to get ahead in the gallery space. Once inside, a blue light within the toilet facility, recalls the anti-drug system, typical of public restrooms. The audience move through TOCC’s office, to then meet Hannah Reynolds private works, hung on soft walls. A fork forces to choose: following one way there is Clare Quilty’s archive, following the other it happens to be in the main room. Here the visitor can smell Cool Water (Clara Ursitti) – spread from above – while lying on big cigarettes (Caitlin Merrett King). Nick Evans’ modernist sculptures give rhythm to the space, sometimes the eyes meet a fluo mushroom (Alys Owen), sometimes they may meet one of Peter Basma-Lord’s useless house alarms. TOCC identifies a shared criteria for the set-up proposal of the overall exhibition: the conceptual grounds that guide TYVM’s intervention have been pushed to their limits. The concept guidelines are spatially translated: the inside/outside dialectic, the repossession and the reactivation of the space, the institutional critique. Tamara McArthur’s artworks – thought to be installed in the inside – are placed just in front of the main door. Once inside, visitors find a woman’s torso designed to be hung above the entrance. TOCC’s office becomes as the second step in the visit: the curators are available to answer the public’s questions. Now the visitor is forced to bend: she enters in a contemplative dimension to come into contact with the almost private language of Hannah Reynolds. If she follows the reflective atmosphere, she ends up being in the transparent dome that contains Clare Quilty’s digital archive: a silent space, devoted to study and research. On the other way, the visitor enters the party: the main room is covered with mirrors on the wall, recalling a famous dance-club in Milano (where Il Colorificio, founder of TOCC, is based). A bar in the very center and a DJ booth to the side define the function of this room: a dance hall. Caitlin Merrett King’s cigarettes are islands where one can take care of him or herself, on the corners mushrooms (Alys Owen) seem to spread psychotropic substances. Hung on the ceiling, Nick Evans’ sculpture redefines the perspective, while being reactivated. Cool Water by Clara Ursitti warms up the atmosphere, disguising the space as a ‘90s dance-club. Peter Basma-Lord’s artworks supervise the party, as monitoring instruments. Thus, TOCC designs the spaces for “A hole in the sky [...]”, pushing the traditional curatorial role over its own boundaries. The topics of demystification and temporary occupation, at the core of TYVM’s intervention, has become powerful and critical instruments in the hands of TOCC: allowing for a multi-layered and a polysemic attitude. TOCC	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6133
__label__wiki	0.811352	0.811352	joan's cd is available at cdbaby.com amazon itunes JOAN JAFFE, moon* of stage, screen and TV, WINNER - 2012 MAC Award - Best Musical Comedy Performer, and three time MAC Award Nominee, was also named one of the Top 15 - New York Cabaret's Best 2010 by Edge (edgenewyork.com). Joan is excited that her CD JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY... has received tremendous praise from her family - and such exciting accolades from the press. Joan’s CD is a fun filled album of 13 songs - You’ve heard of April in Paris? - well, Joan sings April in Fairbanks. You’ll hear her other big hit’s like Bagel & lox and Francesca Blumenthal’s Queens and A Little Luncheonette. Joan’s voice has been compared to Rosemary Clooney, Ethel Merman and Jane Fonda. The multi-award winning Jerry Scott is on piano - and was the Musical Arranger and Music Director for the album. *(moon - not a star - yet) joan jaffe sings funny..... is available at cdbaby.com amazon itunes or go directly to cdbaby.com/m/cd/joanjaffe Scan here to order/listen	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6142
__label__wiki	0.605111	0.605111	Graeme Bannerman, Ph.D., Board President Anis Aclimandos Andrea Zaki, Ph.D. Alexander Shalaby, Board Treasurer Suzy Assaad Wahba, Board Vice President Todd Garth Kamal Ibrahim Nazeeh Habachy, Board Secretary/ General Counsel Rodney Eichler Jennifer A. Cate, Executive Director Ivana Veselinovic-Smucker, Director of Programs Caroline Anderson Michelle Barone Bailey Damiani Nick Cleveland-Stout Contributing Partners Zeballeen Livelihoods Think and Do Micro Loans Association for the Protection of the Environment (APE) Employment Through Innovation and Technology (ETI) Young Entrepreneurs Program (YEP) American Hospital of Tanta Green Pastures Society Medical Center Center for Hope and a Cure Center for Geriatric Services Cairo Presbyterian Medical Center Medical Mission Spirit of Youth Village of Hope Center for the Mentally Challenged Fairhaven School Lillian Trasher Orphanage Fagalla Community Outreach Intercultural Understanding Understanding Contemporary Egypt: An Online Seminar Online Arabic Classes Professional Fellows Program Village Partnership: Combating Child Labor Pyramids for Peace Collection American-Egyptian Dialogue Conflict Resolution and Prevention Alternative Break Programs Rahma: Master Quilter, Trash Recyler, School Director The community of Manshayet Nasr, nestled on a hill inside Cairo, is home to over 500,000 residents, whose livelihood is earned mostly by collecting and sorting the city’s trash. This special group of Cairenes, known as zabaleen or “garbage people,” also manage to recycle over 80% of the trash they collect! One challenge of this business model is that in order to support their family garbage businesses, many children stop attending to school, which limits their future career options. To create more sustainable livelihoods for residents of this community, one of HANDS’ local Egyptian partner organizations, Association for the Protection of the Environment (APE), offers opportunities for women from the neighborhood to take part in income generating programs. Focused on handicraft production training with environmentally conscious practices, the women learn new skills that can provide additional income for their families. Rahma was one of the first women from the zabaleen community to learn the art of making quilts from recycled scraps of fabric, 15 years ago. She became a home producer after completing the training, enabling her to earn additional income for her family. This prompted her two sisters to follow in her footsteps, becoming home producers as well. Although Rahma was able to earn an income and help raise her family’s standard of living, she still wanted to pursue her education. She managed to enroll in high school and received her diploma, but she wasn’t content stopping there. Rahma was admitted to Ein Shams University and, four years later, graduated from the Faculty of Arts, a rare accomplishment in the zabaleen community, especially among women. During this time, Rahma also continued to work as a quilter, providing an ongoing source of income for her family. This HANDS-sponsored program changed Rahma’s future, opening new paths for her to pursue her dreams. She now is employed by APE as a teacher for the children of the women who train and work there. Two years ago, she was promoted to be the director of the school, where she administers classes for 300 children. Since she has taken over as director, the students’ exam scores have gotten higher, and the program continues to be a success. Her passion for education is being passed on to the next generation of zabaleen children. HANDS is honored to support the work of the Association of the Protection of the Environment, which not only empowers women like Rahma to achieve financial stability but also encourages them to pursue their education and keep their children in school, helping to break the cycle of poverty for the next generation. No Comments to "Rahma: Master Quilter, Trash Recyler, School Director" © 2016 Hands Along the Nile Development Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6145
__label__cc	0.676682	0.323318	Home > Magazine > Around Town > National convention raised $100,000 for underserved in Tamil Nadu National convention raised $100,000 for underserved in Tamil Nadu (Left) A dance program, one of many presented at the Tamil Nadu Foundation's 45th National Convention. About 800 delegates from different parts of the USA gathered in Atlanta for Tamil Nadu Foundation’s 45th National Convention during the Memorial Day Weekend. The objective of the two-day Convention was to enrich and empower the underserved in Tamil Nadu through TNF’s “Mann Vaasanai” (Smell of Native Soil) initiative which includes establishment of a corpus fund to initiate and sustain humanitarian projects in each of the 33 districts in Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Pondicherry. People representing 33 districts of India where TNF does charity work. The Convention, hosted by the Georgia Chapter of TNF in partnership with Greater Atlanta Tamil Sangam, raised about $100,000 for the “Mann Vaasanai” initiative. Well-known Tamil scholar and humanitarian Kundrakudi Ponnambala Adigalar was honored with TNF Excellence Award for his educational and humanitarian services in rural Tamil Nadu, and Mr. Rajarethinam, IAS (Retired), was honored with TNF Service Excellence Award for his visionary leadership to TNF Tamil Nadu Chapter. Consul Asim Kumar. Mr. Asim Kumar, Consul, Consulate General of India in Atlanta inaugurated the Convention and lauded TNF’s focus on government affiliated schools, hospitals, and organizations, as they are the ones that cater to the needs of the underprivileged. He requested to focus on promoting entrepreneurship-based partnership between Tamil Nadu and India as that will generate more jobs for the underserved in India and in enriching the status of the Indian community in USA. A significant aspect of the Convention was the Youth Convention attended by about 50 second-generation American Tamils,which that focused on volunteering in India and connecting with their ancestral heritage through service, said Kannappan Sekkappan, TNF Convention Coordinator. The inaugural Tamil American Youth Making An an Impact (TAYMAI) Awards were presented to Shreya Ramesh of Atlanta, Meghna Chandrasekaran of Maryland, and Ananya Ramanathan of Pennsylvania for their grant proposals to continue their TNF summer internship related service projects in Tamil Nadu. Majestic dance drama “Kadai Ezhu Vallagal” directed by Madurai Muralidharan with participation by 120 local artists portrayed the philanthropy of seven legendary Tamil kings. Program Committee Chairman Sudhaher mentioned that the light music by popular folk artists Rajalakshmi and Senthil Ganesh brought the audience dancing to their feet. A colorful parade with groups representing their native districts was conducted for the first time in the TNF Convention. The majestic dance drama “Kadai Ezhu Vallagal” directed by Madurai Muralidharan with participation by 120 local artists portrayed the philanthropy of seven legendary Tamil kings. (Left) Programs were presented by members from all over the country. Somalay Somasundaram, President TNF USA, mentioned that the Atlanta Convention has brought good visibility for TNF in Georgia and the surrounding Southeastern states. The entrepreneurship forum, organized by American Tamil Entrepreneurs Association, focused on developing and supporting U.S.- based Indian entrepreneurship. Atlanta volunteers who made it happen. Tamil Nadu Foundation USA is, the largest and oldest US-based nonprofit solely focused on Tamil Nadu. TNF’s 1,200 life members and 25 chapters send more than $1 million annually for educational and humanitarian projects in India. For more details: https://tnfusa.org Reviews of Kadai Yezhu Vallalgal by Kalaimamani Madurai Muralidharan that featured around 125 Dance drama artists. https://www.facebook.com/madurai.r.muralidaran/videos/2475636459197442/ Maxhai thuli sangamam by SenthilGanesh-Rajalakshmi https://www.facebook.com/TamilNaduFoundationGeorgiaChapter/videos/1563883323746592/ https://www.facebook.com/TamilNaduFoundationGeorgiaChapter [The article above is a Website Bonus Feature, appearing only on the website for July 2019, not in the print/digital issues.] Remember, we have new Website Bonus Features that are not in the print magazine. Every time you see the W symbol in the print magazine, you can go to our website to see additional print or audiovisual material! Submitting your report for consideration in Around Town Please send post event reports for consideration in the Around Town section to AroundTown@khabar.com. Publication of reports is based on several criteria including the volume of reports submitted for a given issue. Guidelines for the reports are on our website at http://www.khabar.com/magazine/around-town/guidelines_for_submitting_reports_to_around_town. Deadline: 15th of each month—for consideration in the following month. However, chances of inclusion are better if reports are received well in advance of the deadline – where possible, e.g. within 3-7 days of the event Submitting your news item for consideration in Newsmakers Please send news items for consideration in the Newsmakers section to CommunityNewsmakers@khabar.com. Publication of news is based on several criteria including the volume of reports submitted for a given issue. We are focusing on local community members with some achievement or award that will be interesting and/or inspiring to our readers.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6158
__label__cc	0.56029	0.43971	Export-Import Books and Self-Study Courses Export-Import Success Kit and Books on International Trade Export/Import Success Kit—On Sale for $79.50—Ends Wednesday, July 17th The IWS Export/Import Success Kit (Product K-17) shows you how to make money in export/import in today's product-hungry world. This economical, information-packed Kit takes you from your first day in the business toward great success. 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__label__wiki	0.988047	0.988047	2018/07/25 Pittsburgh, PA Performance by Marilyn Manson Keybank Pavilion, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Twins of Evil: The Second Coming Tour Tour leg Twins of Evil: The Second Coming Tour: North American Tour Leg Marilyn Manson, Paul Wiley, Juan Alderete, Gil Sharone Touring chronology July 24, 2018 July 25, 2018 July 28, 2018 { { Flag \| { { { country \| { { # v a r : c o u n t r y _ D E L E G A T E } } } } } } } The performance on July 25, 2018 took place at Keybank Pavilion in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Lineup[edit] Marilyn Manson – vocals Paul Wiley – guitar, backing vocals Juan Alderete – bass, backing vocals Gil Sharone – drums Setlist[edit] "Irresponsible Hate Anthem" "Angel with the Scabbed Wings" "Disposable Teens" "This Is the New Shit" "mOBSCENE" "KILL4ME" "The Dope Show" (With "I Don't Like the Drugs (But the Drugs Like Me)" intro) "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" "SAY10" "Antichrist Superstar" "The Beautiful People" "Cry Little Sister" Marilyn Manson also joined Rob Zombie onstage to perform "Helter Skelter"[1]. ↑ Rob Zombie Concert Setlist at KeyBank Pavilion, Burgettstown on July 25, 2018 \| setlist.fm Retrieved from "http://www.mansonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=2018/07/25_Pittsburgh,_PA&oldid=104290" Heaven Upside Down era Heaven Upside Down Tour	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6170
__label__wiki	0.610008	0.610008	Tag: al-Duri ‘an al-Kisa’i Chaplain Chats – Intro to Reciting the Qur’an http://www.marcmanley.com/media/mp3s/khutbahs/2012-3-12-qiraat-al-quran.mp3 The following are some loose notes from a talk I delivered at the University of Pennsylvania on March 12th, 2012, on the topic of qira’at al-Qur’an or the Recitations of the Qur’an. I will try to provide some succinct information on some of the terminology, also known as istilahat (اصطلاحات) as well as the various qurra’ (قراء) or reciters. Listen to the audio from the Chaplain Chat here. When we say there is a qira’ah of the Qur’an, what we mean is really three things: Qira’ah (قراءة): it is that which relates to one of the Ten Reciters, a qari’ (قاريء). These Ten are sometimes known as al-‘Ashr al-Ma’rifun (العشر المعرفون). For example, Imam ‘Asim and Imam Ibn Kathir are from this group. Each of the Seven Reciters (known for their chains of narration (sanad), which are mutawatir, had two students (the next group). Riwayah (رواية): it is that which relates to one of the narrators, a rawin (راو). These narrators took the recitation from the above group and dispersed it. Such examples might be Hafs ‘an ‘Asim or al-Susi ‘an Abi ‘Amru, with ‘Asim and Abu ‘Amru being the teachers of Imam Hafs and Imam al-Susi respectively. Think of it as student ‘an teacher (lit., Hafs the student of ‘Asim, Qunbul the student of Ibn Kathir, etc.) (الطالب عن شيخه). Tariq (طريق): these are in a sense the students of the rawaya (روايا أو راويون) or narrators. An example of this might be a mushaf (physical copy of the Qur’an) which has the title of Qunbul ‘an Ibn Kathir min Tariq al-Shatibiyyah, or Qunbul, the student of Imam Ibn Kathir from the chain of al-Shatibiyyah. For time’s sake, we will not be delving into al-Azraq or al-Shatibiyyah but do know that there is this third component. The Seven Mutawatir Reciters are: Imam Nafi’: his two students were Warsh and Qalun. Therefore you have the recitation of Wash ‘an Nafi’ or Qalun ‘an Nafi’. Imam Nafi’ is from the Madinah school. Imam Ibn Kathir: his two students were al-Bazzi and Qunbul (incidentally, these are sometimes also pronounced al-Buzzi and Qanbal). Their recitations are known as al-Bazzi ‘an Ibn Kathir and Qunbul ‘an Ibn Kathir. Ibn Kathir is from the Makkah school. Imam Abu ‘Amru: his two students were al-Susi and al-Duri. Their recitations are known as al-Susi ‘an Abi ‘Amru and al-Duri ‘an Abi ‘Amru. Abu ‘Amru is from the ‘Iraqi school (al-Kufah). Imam Ibn ‘Amir: his two students were Hisham and Ibn Dhakwan. Their recitations are known as Hisham ‘an Ibn ‘Amir and Ibn Dhakwan ‘an Abi ‘Amir. Imam ‘Asim: his two students were Hafs and Shu’bah. Their recitations are known as Hafs ‘an ‘Asim (the most commonly recited narration today) and Shu’bah ‘an ‘Asim. Imam ‘Asim is also from the Kufic school of ‘Iraq. Imam Hamzah: his two students were Khalaf and Khallad. Their recitations are Khalaf ‘an Hamzah and Khallad ‘an Hamzah. Imam Hamzah is also from the Kufic ‘Iraqi school. Imam al-Kisa’i: his two students were Abu al-Harith and al-Duri. Their recitations are Abu al-Harith ‘an al-Kisa’i and al-Duri ‘an al-Kisa’i. Imam al-Kisa’i is also from the Kufic ‘Iraqi school. * al-Duri is the only student to have taken narrations from two Master Reciters: Abu ‘Amru and al-Kisa’i. The Three Mash’hur Reciters: Abu Ja’far. Ya’qub. Khalaf. Abu al-Harith ‘an Kisa’i. Intro and Usul. Arabic only. al-Duri ‘an al-Kisa’i. Intro and Usul. Arabic only. al-Bazzi ‘an Ibn Kathir. Intro and Usul. Arabic only. Qunbul ‘an Ibn Kathir. Intro and Usul. Arabic only. al-Duri ‘an Abi ‘Amru. Intro and Usul. Arabic only. al-Susi ‘an Abi ‘Amru. Intro and Usul. Arabic only. Listen here. Hafs ‘an ‘Asim. Intro only. Arabic only. Listen here. Shu’bah ‘an ‘Asim. Intro and Usul. Arabic only. Hisham ‘an Ibn ‘Amir. Intro and Usul. Arabic only. Ibn Dhakwan ‘an Ibn ‘Amir. Intro and Usul. Arabic only. Khalaf ‘an Hamzah. Intro and Usul. Arabic only. Listen here. Khallad ‘an Hamzah. Intro and Usul. Arabic only. Qalun ‘an Nafi’. Intro and Usul. Arabic only. Listen here. Warsh ‘an Nafi’. Intro and Usul. Arabic only. Listen here. Three major conditions for being classified as a qira’ah: Sound chain of narration: narrators were continuous, well known for their piety and were known to possess Sound memories. The recitation must also be dispersed by a large number of narrators after the Sahabah (this is the condition of mutawatir). Narrations which did not fit this stringent category were considered either mash’hur (as in the case of Abu Ja’far, etc.) or irregular (shaddh). The recitation had to match the grammatical rules and constructions of the Arabic language. This was acceptable even if they matched styles only found in the Jahiliyyah poetry (pre-Islamic poetry). The narration had to agree with the script of one of the copies of the Qur’an disseminated by Khalif ‘Uthman Ibn ‘Affan in the ‘Uthmani script (al-Rasm al-Uthmani/الرسم العثماي). This is why it is acceptable to have differences in the “dot placement” (تعلمون أو يعلمون) so long as the other conditions are met. When time permits, I will try and upload more audio files of the various qira’at/riwayat of the Qur’an, in sha’Allah.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6175
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__label__wiki	0.866045	0.866045	Basketball: Panthers overcome 20-point deficit to earn first win of the year Preston Giroux tries to score in transition Tuesday in Jackson County's 64-56 win over Commerce. Photo by Ben Munro Wednesday, November 26. 2014 Granted, it wasn’t the easiest path to victory but an exciting one nonetheless. Facing a 20-point deficit and the prospect of an 0-2 start, the Jackson County boys’ basketball team completed a furious rally to earn a 64-56 road victory over Commerce Tuesday to even its record at 1-1. “It’s definitely good,” coach Chuck Butler said. “We wanted to knot our record up especially after the first game. We just feel like this will be a good stretch for us. We were able get it on film and evaluate everybody.” Sophomore guard Christian Smith scored 13 points — 11 of which came in the second half — to lead Jackson County. Stephen Fogarty, another guard, added 11 points. Commerce’s Kirk Vaughn enjoyed a big night with 26 points. Vaughn scored 12 of those 26 points in the first nine minutes of the game in helping the Tigers build a 28-8 lead in the second quarter. “We gave up too many open shots in the beginning and they got fired up and they had a good crowd going and they got confident and we dug ourselves in that hole,” Butler said. But Jackson County hung around — whittling the lead to 34-21 at the half — and turned up the tempo in the second half, switching from a zone defense to full-court man-to-man, allowing the Panthers to generate turnovers and score in transition. “I really felt like that’s where our depth was able to take over, and we were just able to keep rotating guys and keep fresh people on them and try to wear them down,” said Butler, who added that he played a much smaller lineup to sustain that tempo. Jackson County also started knocking down shots from the perimeter, draining six three-pointers in the second half. A three-pointer from Smith at the 2:45 mark in the third quarter and a layup moments later cut Commerce’s lead to 43-42. Fogarty then gave Jackson County its first lead at 44-43 with a layup off a fast break. Jacob Lewis, who finished with nine points, followed with a three-pointer and Fogarty again scored in transition as the Panthers took a 49-43 lead late in the third quarter and never looked back. Weston Garland and Jase Latty each added eight points, while Cory Ramey finished with seven. Butler said he is still tweaking his lineup in this early-season stretch. “Because we do have so many guys that can contribute,” he said. Jackson County returns to action Dec. 2 at Class AA Oglethorpe County. #1 panther on 12/01/14 at 07:12 AM [Reply] Great win and smart scheduling! Commerce is still playing football and this was a good time to catch this team without their full team. Always good to get a first win. Take advantage of this schedule as it looks like some wins are possible prior to region player. [ Top level ]#1: panther on 2014-12-01 07:12 What is one plus two?	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6182
__label__wiki	0.899675	0.899675	Srinagar, July 10 (KNO) : A one-day seminar of Ulema, scholars, Imams, civil society activists and NGOs was held at historic Mirwaiz Manzil, Rajouri Kadal, to address the alarming concern in society about the growing menace of drug addiction in the Valley and also issues related to women in society. The meeting was presided by Mutahida Ulema council head Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. The seminar focused on understanding the reasons and extent of the problem especially with regard to drug abuse in order to find ways and means of addressing it and domestic violence and inheritance discrimination faced by women. In his inaugural speech, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said that the prevalence of rampant drug abuse being reported across and valley among both boys and girls and it’s easy availability needs to be addressed by one and all to save our future generations and our society. He said that it is for this reason that the seminar has been called so as to collectively deal with this major problem facing us. Mirwaiz said that it was very disturbing that despite being a Muslim society and following the great religion of Islam that gives women all dignity and guarantees their rights reports of rampant domestic violence forcing some to take the extreme steps of committing suicide and other discriminations and abuse against women are happening. Mirwaiz stressed that it was the responsibility of the Ulema, Imams and Khateebs to create awareness among people in this regard both among men and women about the rights guaranteed to the women by the great religion of Islam and respect for women. Mirwaiz said he was hopeful that Kashmir’s Ulema, Imams, NGOs and Civil Society activists would work together to deal with both the issues to their best. Speaking on the occasion, Karwan-e-Islami patron Ghulam Rasool Hami said that the organization led by him has been raising voice against the growing drug and liquor menace for a long time. government, Hami said that it was a matter of great concern that huge quantity of drugs and liquor was easily available in the market while as drugs like Heroin was just a phone call away from the addict and the government was aware of it .He said relying on the government to root out the menace of drug abuse won’t suffice and that it is high time to unite on our own and to fight it out openly so that the young lot is saved. Doctors from drug de-addiction center SMHS gave a detailed presentation, quoting official figures in the year 2018-2019, at the SMHS drug –de-addiction center, 6476 cases were registered while as 755 patients were admitted in the hospital. Official figures had revealed that over 46000 patients were alone treated at the SMHS hospital for being addicted one or the other drug in 2018 and in the ensuing year, more than 12000 in the Out Door Patients Department (OPD). While as 88 percent of the drug addicts treated at SMHS hospital were found as males, what was more shocking that 12 percent were females that include school and college going girls and also the women with some domestic disputes. Regarding women’s issues Ms. Mantasha Bint -e-Rashid of Kashmir Women's Collective initiative (KWCI) gave a detailed presentation highlighting various challenges women face on daily basis both at domestic and social level, including domestic violence , desertions divorce refusal to give parental inheritance among others . She suggested a series of measures to address the issues while seeking active support of the clergy in Kashmir. Later suggestions given by all members were discussed and a decision to form two panels which included Ulemas, Khateebs civil Society activists and NGOs, was made that would work on both the issues. Mirwaiz advocated the inclusion of a member from Kashmir Women’s Collective Initiative in the panel constituted to address the issues related to women. Those who participated in the seminar included Mufti Nazir Ahmed Qasimi of Darul Uloom Rahimiya, Professor Ghulam Muhammad Bhat Al-Madani of Jamiat-e-Ahlihadith, who also spoke over the issues in detail. Mufti Muhammad Yaqoob Baba Al Madani, Moulana Masroor Abas Ansari, Moulana Showkat Hussain Keng, Moulana Khursheed Ahmed Qanoongo, Aga Syed Mujtaba Hassan Al-Mousivi, Dr Yousuful Umar, Mufti Nisar Ahmed Qasimi,Mufti Sajadur Rehman, Professor Syed Tayib Kamili, Muhammad Syed Zaroo of Humsafar Marriage Council, Peerzada Abdul Hameed, Muhammad Rafiq Shah, Muhammad Yousuf Makhdoomi, Syed Bashrat Ahmed Andrabi, Azad Bashir, Ghulam Muhammad Nagoo, Dr Saleem Yousuf, Javaid Jeelani, Hayat Ahmed Bhat, Muhammad Yasin Bhat, Fouqul Amin Bhat, Khuram Wani, Advocate Syed Mujtaba, Mir Imran, Bilal Bashir Bhat, Sibt Muhammad Shabir Qami, Muhamamd Yaqoob Khan, Junaid Kathju, Manzoor Ahmed, Muhamamd Tajamul Qadiri, Mufti Ghulam Rasool Samoon, Mantasha Bint-e-Rashid, Saba, Rifat, Sabreen and many others.The seminar was moderated by Moulana Syedur Rehman Shams.(KNO)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6186
__label__wiki	0.798776	0.798776	Part 11: Cashing in on your investment Sarah Dougherty, Special to The Gazette 10.25.2010 Eye-catching improvements - painting and redoing floors, kitchens and bathrooms - give sellers an edge, experts say. May 2007 Gordon Beck / Montreal Gazette Part 1: Landlords need long-term perspective - and lots of patience Part 2: Where you buy a property is crucial Part 3: Getting an early start in the property game This article was published May 14, 2007. It is the last in an 11-part series exploring what's involved in managing a revenue property. We follow the process from purchase to selling with all the rewards, pitfalls and challenges of being a landlord. Jean-Francois Bigras is a stickler for details when it comes to sprucing up his properties prior to sale. Beyond cleanliness and cosmetic upgrades, even the way a building smells is important, said Bigras, who owns 400 rental units with a partner in the Montreal area. "Bake some cookies, put some flowers out," Bigras said. "Especially in smaller buildings of the owner-occupied type, make it so it's welcoming." But Bigras also has more hard-nosed tips for revenue property owners looking to cash in on their investment, including what to tell tenants. Other aspects of an exit strategy, including tax planning, should be considered right from the time of purchase. Bigras, who bought his first rental property in 1986, gives courses at the College de l'immobilier du Quebec in Montreal. He also chairs the board of the Corporation des proprietaires immobiliers du Quebec (CORPIQ), an owners' association. Like many revenue property owners, Bigras usually doesn't plant a "For sale" sign in front of buildings he puts on the market. "I don't want just anyone showing up," he said of potential buyers. He also doesn't want to upset tenants. "A lot don't feel secure if there is a change of ownership," Bigras said. If a buyer wants to visit the building, Bigras suggests telling tenants it is for insurance purposes. And never keep a building on the market too long, according to Bigras. "It gets a bad reputation; people think something's wrong with it," he said. "Take it off and improve your numbers." (By numbers, Bigras means optimizing rents and cutting expenses.) Patrick Gaulin offered other advice about selling revenue properties. He is director-general of the Club des investisseurs immobiliers du Quebec, a property-owners club that meets to share tips and success stories. He suggests owners offer an "all-in" price that includes items normally paid for by the buyer, such as the welcome tax and notarial fees. "The buyer can then finance these (costs), which means less money out of his pocket," Gaulin said. He also suggests sellers take the initiative to get a building inspection report and certificate of location and, if necessary, an environmental assessment. This helps avoid delays and keeps the momentum going in any negotiations. "That way, you can offer a turn-key sale," Gaulin said. Eye-catching improvements - painting and redoing floors, kitchens and bathrooms - also give sellers an edge, Gaulin said. "A gallon of paint is worth a thousand dollars," he said. In his book Making Money in Real Estate, The Canadian Guide to Profitable Investment in Residential Property, Douglas Gray agrees sellers should bump up the "curb appeal" of a property with such work as minor landscaping and better lighting, but also reduce expenses by boosting energy efficiency, for example. "If you're an investor and have a property to flog, you're targeting other investors and end-users," Gray said in an interview from his home in Vancouver. Buyers will be interested in "hard-nosed number crunching, but if the property is visually attractive, it will be easier to rent." Part of a seller's homework also includes itemizing a property's strong points, according to Gray. These include building and neighbourhood amenities, quality of tenants, an assumable mortgage and any developments planned for the area. Tax planning should ideally begin well before a sale, Gray said. "Before you buy, you should have an exit strategy in mind from a tax point of view," he said. Chartered accountant Harvey Sands spoke about tax issues at a recent conference on the Quebec apartment market. Sands, a partner with the accounting and consulting firm RSM Richter in Montreal, calls trusts one of the most underused tax-planning vehicles for real estate investing. Trusts allow for income splitting and avoiding Quebec's tax on corporate capital, and also enable capital gains on sale to be spread among the trust's beneficiaries, Sands said. Sands advises owners to carefully account for all capital or major expenditures on a property. These will be added onto the purchase price when it comes to calculating capital gains and can therefore reduce taxes. "A lot of owners don't keep adequate records (of expenditures)," Sands said. Another key tax-planning issue is ensuring profits on sale are considered capital gains and not income, which is taxed at a higher rate. Short ownership periods and frequent transactions suggest an owner is in the business of buying and selling properties and earning income instead of making a capital gain, according to Sands. And while sprucing up a property for sale might be advisable, owners should know that repairs done in anticipation or as a condition of sale will be treated as capital and not current expenses, Sands said. Also on the financial side, Montreal tax lawyer Jacques Ethier advises owners to carefully consider whether to claim an annual capital cost allowance (CCA) or depreciation on their building. When a building held by an individual is sold for a profit, all CCA claimed in previous years is added to that person's income in the year of sale and is 100 per cent taxable. Because of this "recapture," Ethier sometimes counsels owners to forego claiming CCA. Revenue property owners looking to cash in also have to consider whether to use a real-estate agent. Gaulin's club recently debated the pros and cons of using an agent. In a lively exchange, Michel Beausejour, CEO of the Greater Montreal Real Estate Board, which represents agents and brokers, squared off against lawyer Lucien Lachapelle. Lachapelle maintains a website counselling investors on how to buy and sell properties themselves. He doesn't think highly of agents' supposed qualifications and what he considers their inflated commissions. Beausejour counters that view by listing the upside of using an agent: the consumer protection it offers; an agent's ability to screen buyers and experience in identifying a property's strengths; his or her market knowledge when it comes to setting an asking price; and the comprehensive marketing campaigns agents can mount using such tools such as a multiple listing service or MLS. Gray weighed in on agents, saying he favours using one. "An agent has due-diligence obligations," he said. "In a balanced or slow market, there's a particularly acute need for an agent." But Gray advises getting a professional appraisal of a property in addition to an agent's recommendation on listing price. "It's good to get apart from the hype of realtors; it's a reality check," he said. Bigras says he always hires an agent because he likes to have someone to send out to negotiate. "It's part of the price of doing business," he said. sarahdougherty@videotron.ca	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6188
__label__wiki	0.54069	0.54069	facebook twitter google plus rss tumblr instagram {{issue.issue.title}} {{topic.topic.short_title}} {{teaser.description}} LIVE: Watch MSNBC Digital Documentaries Afternoon MoJoe Michelle Obama continues obesity fight with a musical collaboration 08/13/13 12:00 PM Updated 02/20/14 02:22 PM By Michele Richinick First lady Michelle Obama speaks to school children before they harvest the summer crop from the White House Kitchen Garden at the White House on May 28,... Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Michelle Obama wants the whole family to move to the beat of…”Veggie Luv.” The first lady teamed up with some big names in music–including Jordin Sparks, Ashanti, DMC, and E-Street Band guitarist Nils Lofgren–to create a music album that inspires and educates children to eat healthy and exercise regularly. Obama doesn’t contribute to the singing, but the compilation is part of her Let’s Move campaign, which she launched in 2010 to help combat childhood obesity. The nationwide initiative is also committed to helping ensure all families have access to healthy, affordable food in their communities. Hip Hop Public Health and the Partnership for a Healthier America, two organizations also dedicated to solving the country’s childhood obesity crisis, are also involved with the album’s creation. “The simple act of getting up and dancing is really a great way to be active,” Drew Nannis, chief marketing officer of Partnership for a Healthier America, told msnbc. “We are bringing together music and physical activity in a way we felt more people could identify with.” Adolescents between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day using entertainment media, including television, computers, video games, cell phones, and movies, according to Let’s Move statistics. The 19-track compilation, which targets adolescents as young as kindergarteners and as old as seniors in high school, features pop, hip hop, and country songs, including “U R What You Eat,” “Veggie Luv,” “We Like Vegetables,” and “Get Up, Sit Up.” The first track and video, titled “Everybody,” was released in June and is available for download. The full album is set for free download on Sept. 30. The organizations hope to launch 10 music videos by next summer. “Music is so universal, it’s so powerful, that as an educator I’m always amazed of why it’s not being used more ubiquitously within public health,” Dr. Olajide Williams, founder of Hip Hop Public Health and associate professor of clinical neurology at Columbia University Medical Center, told msnbc. Music, he added, has greater representation in the brain than language. It not only enhances memory, but also creates an emotional connection with the themes being delivered. Afternoon MoJoe, Culture, Food, Health and Society 'Sharing' business model under threat? Adults remain unaware of online schooling be the first to comment join the discussion back to article from NBC News and MSNBC Joe: Why does Mueller think he's above testifying? 4 weeks 15 hours ago Don Jr. mocks Biden on cancer cure; Trump says he'll cure it Fmr. Amb. McFaul: ‘Absolutely shocking’ if intel officials are holding back info from Trump 1 month 7 hours ago 9/11 first responder chokes up recounting Jon Stewart's 'compassion' What do slave reparations mean? Trump refuses to apologize over Central Park 5 comments 'We have to do better': Florida paper rejects Trump reelection Harris: Of course the unemployment rates are low, everyone is working multiple jobs Can Elizabeth Warren turn the rust belt blue? 2020 Democrats answer 18 questions: From policy to comfort food facebook twitter google plus tumblr instagram rss Episode Transcripts MSNBC Info Blog © NBC UNIVERSAL Select your TV provider to watch Your favorite MSNBC shows the day after they air MSNBC does not collect any of your account information share tweet email save Comment be the first to comment comments back to article	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6191
__label__cc	0.649939	0.350061	Supervideo Premiere: M83, 'Claudia Lewis' Starring Lily Collins, Israel Broussard + Ashley Rickards John Walker 08/06/2013 Lily Collins stars in this futuristic throwback Supervideo set to M83's "Claudia Lewis." Hey, look! MTV's series of narrative-driven, star-studded "Supervideos" are BACK! Set to French synthpop band M83's frenetically ambient "Claudia Lewis," this latest clip stars Lily Collins ("The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones," "Mirror Mirror"), Israel Broussard ("The Bling Ring"), and Ashley Rickards ("Awkward."), and is directed by none other than Bryce Dallas Howard ("The Help," "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse"). Graghhhh, this big name-filled vid is basically, like, watching "Hollywood Squares: Relevant To My Interests Edition"!!!! Watch M83's "Claudia Lewis" Supervideo after the jump. Equal parts haunting and frenetic, the Bryce Dallas Howard-directed "Claudia Lewis" clip opens as our alien heroine (Collins) is beamed down to one of Earth's many poorly maintained parking lots in a blast of blinding light. She begins to learn about life on this planet via the best microcosm for humanity around: high school. Caught between lusty teens macking it in the halls and the tragic breakup of another couple (one of whom's played by a mascara-stained Rickards), the blue-haired being is rescued from the madness by a cutie who invites her to a bonfire (Broussard). According to our extensive research ("The O.C."), this is how every day of West Coast high school ends. Then, things take a turn for the... bizarre? Yeah, pretty bizarre. We don't wanna spoil it, but let's just say that even though the ending is insanely sci-fi, it totally captures that out-of-place-until-you-finally-find-it undercurrent that runs through every high-school experience. The coupling of this song with this setting is so brilliant on Howard's part, since "Claudia Lewis" could easily belong on the soundtrack to any of John Hughes' iconic mid-'80s teen epics. Maybe "16 Spacetime Candles," or "Pretty In [COLOR NOT DETECTED ON VISIBLE LIGHT SPECTRUM]." Check it out. + Watch M83's "Claudia Lewis" Supervideo. Photo credit: Mute	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6193
__label__cc	0.702514	0.297486	Little Shelford Online Village Hall/ Recreation Ground Groups/businesses About Little Shelford Phonebox library Shelford events calendar Sports and Recreation Pavilion Groups and businesses Environment/Transport Who does what in Little Shelford What does the Parish Council do? Little Shelford history website Ian Beaton The Dragon’s Back Race 2019… Thank you all to those of you who showed interest and support for my latest adventure. You know who you are! Much appreciated. The good news is I managed to complete the Race. What a relief! 315km along the mountains of Wales and 15.5km of up. A lot of rock, bog and fells. So for those who asked, here is the 5 day trip report… For those who didn’t, skip it. It’s all about mountains, bogs and blisters. Also, more details and video on http://www.berghausdragonsbackrace.com/media/films/2019-race-videos/ The report: Day 1. 52km of running. 3800m of vertical climb. Actually I think it was nearer 50km and 4000m according to a guy with a GPS watch. The start was iconic in Conwy castle. Edward I built it subjugating the Welsh in the 1280s. Little was to know I would feel equally ruined shortly. The start was 7am and we were sung off by a traditional male welsh voice choir. Andy Stephenson, a fellow villager, had been my Sherpa on Sunday at check in and driven me to Wales. Kate, my missus, had snuck up Sunday and we met up early Monday morning before the start to watch me eat porridge at 6am! Bang. We were off and running up Conwy mountain, with great views across the sea below, before heading away from the coast along good track, and chatting with other runners. I met a bunch of French men. No twinning link, but did practise my rusty language skills. It was a long shlep up to the Carneddau mountains but great to be running the tops. The weather was good and the views of Tryfan and the Glyders ahead from Pen Yr Ole Wen (hill of the white slope) were spectacular. The run down to the drop bag support point was steep and rocky. But I had a bag of real food waiting for me down there! Tuna and a pouch of lentils. I reloaded bars and gels into my running rucksack and then left. It was a very steep bang up Tryfan, a rocky ridge of a mountain, and a beautiful scramble over the top. Loved it. Then down to a pass and back up over the Glyders and down to Pen y Pas youth hostel via a pathless run across the high fells and rocks at the back of the Glyders. Recharged with water taken from the youth hostel, I burst up Crib Goch, the ‘red ridge’, and what a exposed knife edge ridge it was, stunning in the sun. On and over Snowdon, now in the cloud, down and back up Y Lliwedd, the remainder of the Snowdon horsehoe, and then a surprisingly long run out to the end of the ridge at Gallt y Wenallt, before dropping down to camp. Legend. Day 2. 58km running. 3600m of vertical. Woke up a bit stiff, but considering yesterday, pretty good. Probably a bit fast on day 1. I had in mind 12h for day 1, then 13h, 14h, 13h, 12h subsequent days. Day 2 is very rough under foot, with a disappointing lack of path for much of it. Lots of rock, lots of heather. Up at 5am. Away around 90mins later. Breakfast. Pack the hill bag. Make sure you have all the mandatory hill kit and food, etc. A group from my tent (we slept in shared tents of 8) set off together. Up Cnicht, the ‘Welsh Matterhorn’ to start and call the family on the school run, when I got some phone reception. No path for a lot of this day. I had recce’d this with a couple of friends and we had found great sheep trod (sheep paths winding their way through the rough makes it way easier) up through the Moelwynion peaks. This is remote. Found a brilliant line down a rock cleft off the top of Moelwyn Bach and down via a river gully to a narrow gauge railway line. Shaved 1km of distance from the path that others seemed to be taking. A slow run down into Maentwrog (always hated downhill) for a pint of coke in a pub in the valley, courtesy of one of my tent mates In exchange for my route finding. I repaid him rudely in bad wind for the next 5h. It seemed WWIII was going down in my guts, with a fight between the all veggie food they serve at camp and my bars and gels. A bit like the landing scene from Saving Private Ryan. But this one was Saving Beaton’s Privates. Up the hills into the Rhinogs. A rough grass run and through some twisting paths to a col and down to the support point. Food. Tin of tuna and a pouch of lentil and salmon. Mix it up. Slightly spicy. Delicious. 15 mins. Reload the bars and water and move. Up the Roman Steps, a path through a canyon and onto the first Rhinog mountain. I had a great line from the top here, down through a scree gully straight to the start of the next climb. The knees were feeling it by now and I’d passed my first dark spot, between 1030-1230. A couple of hours in a bad place mentally. It passes. Like the weather. The sun was out and so was I. Second Rhinog mountain was nailed. Felt good on the uphills, and like an old man on the downhill. Ooh, the knees. It was then a long, undulating ridge to Y Llethyr and Diffwys. Bag the dipper (remember those orienteering days, anyone?), then 1km back along the way you came but the other side of a stone wall and then down through a boulder field and old manganese mine workings to a forest trail. Run it in on a road across a toll bridge and to our campsite. Felt like a big day. About 13hrs, so timing was okay. Tired. Get some food. Sort out my feet, which are beginning to suffer. Shower - the only night in a campsite! Normally it is a bracing dip in the river when I get down to camp. Pack hill bag for the next day. Chit chat in tent. Lights out 2230. Day 3. 71km running 3500m vertical. Up and the feet were not good. Macerated feet is when they are waterlogged and not drying out. Running on folds on rumpled skin underneath makes it feel like nasty blisters but it is different. So, up at 5am, and the usual routine of breakfast, and get out of camp. Started once more with James and Chris from my tent. Good to go out with some company. This day started through the small but pretty town of Dolgellau and then heads to the last big peak of Snowdonia, Cadair Idris. There is a road to a pathless section leading onto the eastern summit. You then traverse the whole of the ‘Giant’s Seat’. Legend has it if you fall asleep on the mountain you will awake either a poet or a madman. I could only see the latter today. But it was hot and sunny. Views were great and I found a lovely line from the top that avoided the stony normal path and made the running less uncomfortable. Grass is our friend. Unless it is Day 4 grass (later). The main summit was in cloud. And the western summit is a sharp and steep monster. What goes up, must come down, and sure enough there was pain on the descent. Picked up another runner who was in a dark spot and probably deepened it by talking to her for half an hour as we jogged along. 2 miserable big grassy mounds without any merit called the Tarrens then ensue, followed by a long road and track to Machynlleth, another town in the valley, and the support point. Shuffled into town. Kate was there!!! Amazing woman. Ram raided the supermarket alongside other hungry fell runners and ate and walked and drank (milk) to the other side of town. Couldn’t eat my drop bag food but sat and stirred it and chatted to the missus for the best part of 30mins. Got to keep moving. An emotional departure. For me. Up and along. The scenery was now changing from wild mountain to more open, long ridges and peaks. The last peak of the day is Plynlimon but seems to be spelled Pumlumon as well. Source of the rivers Wye and Severn. A gorgeous view from the top. Blasted up it. Felt I had to as the long jog to camp was all downhill. What an awful expression. Anyone who has done more than 100 miles of running knows that the expression “It’s all downhill from now” actually means in reality it is all pain from here on in! Knees and blisters. Something was not right in the feet. Got to camp. What a long day. Jumped into a big water trough to wash and then saw the medics for some foot advice. The front pads are macerated and got cracks and the heel pads at the back are each two big, grown up blisters. Won’t bore you with the toes. But not getting prizes in a beauty contest. The bits that get the full 85kg impact is what mattered. The rest can get taped and strapped. Feet gradually disappearing each day under another coating of tape and bandage. A tough day of 14h+. Day 4. The talk of ‘breaking the dragon’s back’ after Day 3 was premature. 71km again of running for Day 4, but only 2400m of up. The feet were better, as the blisters had had a night of rest. Only painful now. Parts of the day before had been bleak. We started out as 3 of us. Again. Up a hill to a big bog. Wade your way through some shocking, watershed terrain. All this was on a mandatory route, whereas the vast bulk of the race is a series of checkpoints whereby you navigate and can choose your route between points. Newts were the reason. Rare newts in a miserable bog. Down a steep narrow trail in the woods I went. Knees on fire and hating newts. The newt hater. They probably hated me. I hated them more. I drew strength from that. Down lots and then steep up to regain what we had lost. There was a long trail road through forestry plantation and wind farms. Rolling hills opened out before us. ‘Twas the Elan Valley. Famed for grassy tussocks or ‘baby heads’ grass. Tough running or indeed limping terrain. The next few hours I felt very low in parts. The feet were on fire. I did stop once and took my shoes off. I contemplated taking my socks off to look at my feet. I could not face them. I had been stared down by my feet. Good job my knees also hurt so I could try and focus on one, then another, area of pain. The last climb before the support point drop bag was Drygarn Fawr. Again the views did not disappoint. Down and one of my brothers, Dave, was there! Brilliant. Great for the support. Really morale boosting. Spent 20 or so mins chatting and eating. It was hot. I was glad but I had to keep on. The next section was road, woods and forest track. Dave popped up again! A long road section at the end and some pretty pooped competitors limped in to camp. A real grind that day. Glad it was over. I limped into the river to wash. Shattered. I was wondering about the next day... Day 5. Another day dawns. Set off as usual at 630am. Amazing what 5h of poor sleep can do to repair mind and body. I felt better than the day before. The blisters smouldered after the usual first 30min of pain and the knees were forced back into their pain box. I told my myself ‘there is no tomorrow’. I really felt lifted and quite emotional. I ran. Until I hit a hill. This day was 63km long and 2200m up. So after 2 days of 71km/44 miles a day, it was the final day and a mere marathon and a half. Albeit over some pretty rough terrain again. If I had to, I was going to crawl it. Lots of country lane and rolling hills, and the landscape was much more gentle. A decent jog into Llandovery and what a breakfast! I stopped at a café in the town and had a fry up. Felt like a dirty cheat. But I was king of the cafe and ate like one. Some fellow competitors passed me. They eyed me in a way that a cannibal eyes his victim I felt. Either way, it was me with the bacon and eggs. Following this, it was a jog along a country lane and some hilly paths to the Usk reservoir for drop bag time. I was lifted. The last day. Halfway. Almost. The Black Mountain is the last big set of peaks. Fan Brycheiniog was summited and I took in some wonderful views. Good chat with someone about life on the way up. Did some poetry. Was medic on the top to a suffering athlete and then an old man knees section down and across to Carreg yr Ogof on the Beacon’s Trail. The section turns south, the path is very stony and easy to stumble on. I did. I was on a roller coaster. Felt strong and then weak and then reminded my body of the deal. Hang in there, there is no tomorrow. It worked. I got to a road and scanned a couple of hundred WhatsApp messages from friends and family. I ran home. Singing. Downhill. Into the arms of (some of) my loved ones. Some of them had (school exam) pain of their own. It was an epic journey. I had given myself a 50:50 chance of completion at the start (that being the historic chances of finishing), and so I was chuffed to bits to get through it. A lot of support along the way, my wife and children had put up with a lot of absence to go ‘recce Wales’, and friends and family for their supportive barrage of abuse. Now, a few weeks later, I can run again and my feet and knees are beginning to feel normal. They still look awful. Life is returning to normal…	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6201
__label__wiki	0.784871	0.784871	Home › Media Center › Media Briefings Official Spokesperson's response to media queries on the formation of the Unity Government in Palestine In response to media queries on the formation of the Unity Government in Palestine, the Official Spokesperson stated: "India supports the formation of the Unity Government of Fatah and Hamas, led by Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah, on 02 June 2014. This is in keeping with India’s stance of supporting the reconciliation efforts between the West Bank and Gaza, key to a sustainable Palestinian State. At the same time, India has noted the commitment of the Unity Government to the obligations assumed by Palestine in the peace process with Israel. It is hoped that the dialogue between the two sides can be resumed at the earliest in a pragmatic and constructive spirit, towards a mutually acceptable political solution. India has consistently supported a peaceful and negotiated solution between Palestine and Israel, resulting in a sovereign, independent, viable and united State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side and at peace with Israel, within secured and recognised borders." Click here for Urdu version [25 KB] Click here for Malayalam version [109 KB] Click here for Tamil version [224 KB] Click here for Telugu version [225 KB] Click here for Assamese version [35 KB] Click here for Bengali version [30 KB] Visitors: 143467639 , Page last updated on: 3/6/2014	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6205
__label__wiki	0.975718	0.975718	Rams stun Seahawks in home opening game Written by Amanda Scurlock By Amanda Scurlock Sports Writer “Our first game back here the fans were incredible,” said Rams Head coach Jeff Fisher. “It made this a tough place to play starting day one, which was really impressive.” The Los Angeles Rams did not disappoint their new fan base with their 9-3 victory against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Over 91,000 people witnessed the historic homecoming game. Super Bowl Champion Richard Sherman addressed this game in the article “Back in L.A.” written for The Players’ Tribune. Sherman, a Compton native, helped the Stanford Cardinal upset USC twice in the Coliseum. The academic and athletic work ethic that Sherman put in at Dominguez high school led him to one of the top universities in the country. “I just went to class, worked hard, asked for help when I needed it and wasn’t scared to ask questions,” Sherman said about his time at Dominguez. “I took more challenging classes, I read on my own when I got a chance,” Sherman contributed two solo tackles and three overall tackles to Seattle’s effort on Sunday. The first game in over twenty years celebrated former Rams players and Olympic athletes. At halftime, The Rams honored their Hall of Fame players, which included Jack Youngblood, Eric Dickerson, and Orlando Pace, Marshall Faulk, Jackie Slater, and Tom Mack. The Rams also honored Olympians who are helping Los Angeles in their bid for the 2024 Olympics. Los Angeles held back their division rivals without scoring a single touchdown. The Rams’ victory was the low scoring game, Seattle and L.A. were two out of three teams with a single-digit final score on Sunday. “It’s always a fourth-quarter game when we play them,” said Rams tight end Lance Kendricks. “I think today, we just grinded it out like we normally do against them.” Running back Todd Gurley made 19 carries for 51 yards. Wide receiver Kenny Britt made six catches for 94 yards. Safety Mark Barron made nine solo tackles. In the first quarter, wide receiver Tavon Austin caught a 17-yard pass from quarterback Case Keenum that landed them in the Seahawks 28-yard line. A few plays later, kicker Greg Zuerlein landed a field goal with a 39-yard kick. Seattle relied mainly on passing the ball to move down the field. However, quarterback Russell Wilson could not make a touchdown pass in the Seahawk’s first possession. “I was trying to just trust my reads and make the plays” Wilson said. “We had a couple penalties that kind of hurt us a little bit, but we just stayed [on] course, and keep trusting, one possession at a time and one play at a time.” Kicker Steven Hauschka scored for Seattle with a 23-yard field goal. Los Angeles would not score again until the fourth quarter. The Rams will travel to Florida to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 25.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6209
__label__cc	0.573229	0.426771	How to Travel to Burma Traveling to Burma Travelers' Health Information for Burma (Myanmar) - Travelers Perspective Wrap articles for your own protection and wellbeing. It is possible that you may not be able to buy and package all of these products, and some of them are not pertinent to you and your itineraries. Consult your physician about which articles are most important to you. It is a general overview and may not contain all the articles you need. In our Trip Information Centre you will find more information if you are a traveller with special medical needs, such as maternity travellers, immunocompromised travellers or travellers working for a particular cause such as providing humane assistance. In the event of a delay in your journey, please keep in mind to wrap extra items with important medical items. Ensure that the recipes contain generic name. Please take prescription drugs, glasses/contacts and other health materials with you. Excursions in Burma There are two ways our system classifies each trip: a number from 1 to 7 depending on the level of physical exercise and general hardness of the itinerary. It is perhaps more important to give a full description of each journey - numbered below the beam - as it indicates your level, your hike and your itinerary. Full-time walks (4-6 hours), hilly areas, considerable altitude gain and loss (ascent and descent up to 3,000 feet) on many walks. Heights no higher than about 10,000 ft. Full-length walks (4-8 hours), hilly, precipitous area ( "up and down" up to 3,500 feet) on many walks. Excursions with walks at medium heights of 10,000 to 12,000 ft belong to this group. Full-time walks (5-8 hours), hilly, precipitous area ( "up and down" up to 3,500 feet) on many different dates. The majority of the walks take place at heights above 10,000 ft, with some walking up to 18,000 ft. Full-length walks in the mountains, tents and walks at extremely high altitude. Travelling in Burma This much has happened in Myanmar in recent years. It is a land with an eventful and repressed past, and we believe in providing as much information as possible about the realities of the lands in which we work - past, present and will. It has come a long way and is back on the world stage after 50 years of insulation. Until relatively recently there was a big doubt as to whether it was right to go to Myanmar at all, and until mid-2010 our no. Though Myanmar has long been one of the most enticing tourist attractions in the world, it is also one of the most political corruption and injustice in recent years. Since 2010, a progressive liberalization progression has taken place, and in 2011 reform was initiated by the federal administration, lifting stringent restrictions on the use of grain and allowing private documents to be published for the first a year. In 2012, the first (partially) free and free and free election took place in Myanmar. As a result, in Myanmar, international penalties were removed, resulting in an enormous flow of tourists, and since then the structure and number of establishments have changed significantly. Until 2010, a portable phone key was more than $2000 and there were no cash machines; both are now common throughout the state. Since then, we have supported trips to Myanmar and concentrated on negotiating with non-stateowned hotels, carriers and businesses, although we recognise that this is not always possible, nor are we able to stop the Myanmar authorities from generating income from agribusiness. Myanmar still has a long way to go - Myanmar still has some problems with respect to respect for humanitarian law to go, and there are some areas of conflict internally that are taboo for tourists. Although it is important for travelers to understand the reason why they should not go to Myanmar, it is good to finally be able to help those who want to go there! After Burma worked with the Brits during the Second World War to flee the occupying Japan, it fought to evade Britain's rule. In 1947, after a string of battles for supremacy, paramilitary murders led important civil politicians. Known as "the generals," the army has been dominating Myanmar's administration and governor. The 2011 Army Assembly was disbanded following a wobbly 2010 elections and the ensuing investiture of Myanmar's civil administration. Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy came to rule during the historical parliamentary elections in November 2015, and the state welcomes the upheaval. In 2013, EU sanctioning against Myanmar and the US was lifted - surprisingly for some. Aung San, the former Myanma guide and popular heroine, was murdered in 1947 and is known as the Burmese independent from Britain. Myanmar's NLD is the country's largest opponent and won 81% of the 1990 general elections, which had over 70% of the electorate, but the generals declined to recognise the outcome and remained in power. Put under housebreaking just before the 1990 elections. Advocated an unprecedented global embargo on Burma throughout the entire Burmese army government. These include a ban on travelling and tourist activities in Myanmar. At the end of 2010, the NLD at last abolished its resistance to small-scale tourists. On 6 April 2016, Aung San Suu Kyi became Myanmar's first State Councillor after the NLD won a landslide in the 2015 parliamentary elections - the first frankly challenged parliamentary elections since 1990. While the NLD won the overwhelming vote, a last-minute constitutional amendment stopped Suu Kyi from becoming prime minister, creating a new part for her similar to the Prime Minister. All in Myanmar notes from a mentor Yangon Bus Time The Htike Myat San Hotel Pathein My nearest Burma Restaurant Ngapali Agoda Carmbridge Dictionary Holidays of the Embassy of Myanmar Aclak Air The Myanmar Model Show Yangon pictures Myanmar travel guide books Current form of government in Myanmar Sights in Yangon Myanmar and India Map Burma Articles Aloysius Unkillable Book Wifi Uct Ngapali Beach Myanmar accommodation New rooms in Mandalay Bay Myanmar Money Online Burma Video Page 3 Myanmar Malaysia Pass Pakistan Urdu Newspaper Burma Voa News Update today Best places to visit in Myanmar Myanmar's best travel agencies Myanmar con How is Burma called today? Myanmar Launglon English Chinese Dictionary Myanmar Property Management Prices Mandalay Bay Hotel Green coffee beans order Traditional Myanmar Cuisine Nationality for Rohingya Yangon temperature Burma Gallery Myanmar's new capital Myanmar Holidays Lonely Planet Then why travel to Burma? The Yangon Yangon Bar The Myanmar Mobile App Yangon Travel & Tour Company Mawtin junction Hotel Pyin Oo Lwin Oakland Burmese Restaurant approx. Tunggyi Zip Code Travel Mawlamyine	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6212
__label__wiki	0.664165	0.664165	Battery Change Slowed Moses Smith’s Efforts Moses Smith headed to Iowa Speedway for the Goodyear Dealers of Iowa “200” excited about the combined NASCAR K&N Pro Series East/West Series event. The No. 16 Hasa Pool Products/White Flyer Toyota team focused on 200-laps of great racing at the 7/8-mile track in Newton, Iowa. Smith qualified the car 29th of the 49 entries.Smith avoided the early race on-track mayhem as a car spun in turn four collecting another competitor at lap 14. Falling back to 35th just three laps later, Smith and Crew Chief Mario Isola made the decision to come to pit road to make adjustments to the car and took the opportunity to take on fuel. When the green flag dropped, Smith had a great restart and avoided the brunt of a second crash at lap 22. Unfortunately, he sustained right rear quarter panel damage which resulted in a flat tire. The No. 16 Spotter and 2007 Champion Mike David confirmed the extent of the damage and directed Smith to the pits at lap 28 for the repairs. Even with the No. 16 teams scrambling to get a track safety tow truck moved which was blocking Smith’s pit stall, he was able to advance from 33rd to 28th after the repairs were made. Once again under caution, Smith followed the leaders into the pits, this time opting for left side tires followed by fuel. At lap 89, Smith began to report that he was having power issues with the car. The battery was dead and the No. 16 Hasa Pool Products Toyota Camry was forced to make an unscheduled pit stop, putting Smith ten laps down from the leaders. With fresh right side tires Smith reentered the race in 38th turning his fastest lap time of the night. Smith continued to battle and was able to bring home the No. 16 Hasa Toyota in 34th. The Goodyear Dealers of Iowa “200” can be seen on Thursday May 27th on SPEED Channel 3 pm PST. The next race will be at Douglas County Speedway in Roseburg, Oregon on June 5th. For tickets please visit Douglas County Speedway or call Bill McAnally Racing Promotions at 916-676-0256. The TOYOTA NAPA AUTO PARTS BONUS CHALLENGE "150" is the second event of the five race Bonus Challenge Series in which teams competing in the five events are eligible in sharing in more than $100,000 in bonus money being offered by Toyota and NAPA. Don’t miss all the action. For more information on Bill McAnally Racing and the no. 16 Hasa Toyota team, please visit our website at www.billmcanallyracing.com. For more information on Moses Smith, please visit www.mosessmith.com. You can visit our sponsors’ websites at www.hasapool.com, www.whiteflyer.com, www.blimpie.com and www.tcitransportation.com. Become a fan of Moses Smith on Facebook and you can now follow him on Twitter . Posted by NASCAR Race Mom at 4:42 PM Labels: Blimpie America's Sub Shop, HASA Pool Products, Moses Smith, NASCAR KN Pro Series, NASCAR Race Mom, TCI Transportation, White Flyer What a bummer...Speed has already shown the race?? I missed seeing it...and I think I was even "on camera! =\| Firecracker! NASCAR competitors ready for Roseburg race NASCAR K&N Pro Series West - News & Notes, Rosebur... Iowa 200 - Race Day Schedule Moses Smith And His Team Were The Best Of The West... Weather for the Iowa 200 Iowa 200 Saturday Schedule Team Excited About Iowa Go Moses! NASCAR’s 2009 Most Popular Drivers 2010 NKNPS Iowa - Entry List A Talented Field Of Stars NASCAR Day Ready To Bowl In Iowa Remembering the #45 Did You Forget Your Race Mom? Moses' Other Job NASCAR 101 - Point System Driver Profile: Moses Smith NASCAR RacePoints Offering a 500 Points Bonus	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6214
__label__wiki	0.968792	0.968792	Home Round-Up Bellator Under The Radar: Ex-BAMMA champ Tom Duquesnoy’s return to the Octagon tops... Under The Radar: Ex-BAMMA champ Tom Duquesnoy’s return to the Octagon tops our ‘Fights of the Week’ By Stuart Rodger - Tom Duquesnoy BAMMA 18. BAMMA / Marc Moggridge 2016. No unauthorised use without written consent. Welcome to this weeks installment of Under The Radar, which sees us once again look to the week ahead in the world of MMA and highlight the fights that may have escaped your attention. Every week, we pull our selection of “fights to watch” from each corner of the globe and outline exactly why they deserve your interest. This weekend sees action from across four different continents including Bellator 184 and UFC 216 which will go ahead despite the Las Vegas atrocities and should prove to be an emotionally charged occasion in the sport’s unofficial home. Bellator 184 – Friday, October 6 Steve Kozola (8-0) vs. Carrington Banks (6-0) – Lightweight (155lbs) Kicking off the weekend’s action on Friday, Bellator 184 arrives in Thackerville, Oklahoma for a card filled with intriguing match-ups but lacking in star power. Bantamweight champion Eduardo Dantas defends his title against Darrion Caldwell in the main event however two up-and-coming lightweights could steal the show in the night’s featured preliminary bout. After finishing all eight of his career wins inside the distance, including five in the first round, Steve Kozola is building a reputation as one of the deadliest finishers in Bellator’s lightweight division. Training out of Dan Henderson’s Fitness Centre, the 27-year-old remains undefeated and took only 28 seconds to dispatch of Jake Roberts in his previous appearance at Bellator 175 earlier this year. Also making waves, his opponent Carrington Banks brings his own undefeated record into this bout. The 28-year-old Iowa native first impressed when he took part in Season 21 of The Ultimate Fighter which saw his team, Blackzilians, taking on rival gym American Top Team. During the tournament, Banks would earn a unanimous decision win over UFC fighter Sabah Homasi before joining Bellator and picking up wins over CJ Keith and Jake Roberts. Having been inactive for nearly a year, Banks will now aim to steal some of Kozola’s momentum in what will be the toughest test of their careers for both men. EFC Worldwide 64 – Saturday, October 7 Wesley Hawkey (14-8) vs. Jay Cucciniello (7-0) – Featherweight (145lbs) On Saturday, our attention turns towards South Africa where EFC Worldwide 64 takes place at the Sibaya Casino in Durban. In the evening’s main event, undefeated Brit Jay Cucciniello makes his promotional debut as he takes on African MMA pioneer Wesley Hawkey in an intriguing featherweight clash. Cucciniello, who is based in the Andalusian city of Malaga, Spain alongside friend and fellow Brit Luke Barnatt, turned professional in 2010 however did not start fighting regularly until five years later. After starting his career on the UK regional scene, “Mellow Fellow” Cucciniello joined top Spanish promotion Ansgar Fighting League where he quickly became the featherweight champion. The former soldier from Peterborough has finished all of his fights inside the distance with the only negative on his record being the no contest decision he fought to with UKMMA veteran Declan Williams in June 2016. Meanwhile, Hawkey has become one of the leading figures in African MMA after his name became synonymous with EFC after making his debut in the promotion’s infancy back in 2011. Despite having challenged for the 145lb title twice, the popular Durban native has yet to win the gold and will look to bounce back in front of his hometown fans after a loss to Welshman Azi Thomas in his previous outing. UFC 216 – Saturday, October 7 Tom Duquesnoy (15-1) vs. Cody Stamann (15-1) – Bantamweight (135lbs) Also on Saturday, UFC 216 takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and despite flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson being on the cusp of making history and Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee going head to head in the ‘red panty night’ playoff, our focus lies elsewhere. Headlining the preliminary portion of the card is former BAMMA two-weight world champion Tom Duquesnoy who faces equally promising prospect Cody Stamann in the bantamweight division. Duquesnoy, who has lost just once in 16 fights, has already proven himself to be one of the best bantamweights in Europe after the Frenchman asserted his dominance over the UK regional scene. After winning titles in both the 135lb and 145lb divisions and beating top European talent such as Teddy Violet, Brendan Loughnane and Alan Philpott, “Fire Kid” Duquesnoy made his long-awaited UFC debut earlier this year. The 24-year-old scored a second round KO over Patrick Williams at UFC on Fox 24, stretching his winning streak to eleven and marking himself out as ‘one to watch’ in the bantamweight division. His opponent, Stamann, has had a similar journey, all be it on the other side of the Atlantic. Enjoying tremendous success at amateur level, “The Spartan” turned pro in 2011 and quickly won titles around the U.S. regional scene in Triple X Cagefighting among others. A five-fight win streak under the Knockout Promotions banner saw the 27-year-old earn his UFC call-up at UFC 213 where he fought to a comfortable unanimous decision win over Terrion Ware. Now dropping down to the 135lb division, Stamann and Duquesnoy will meet with identical records to see just who will emerge as the UFC’s hottest prospect at bantamweight. Fight Nights Global 76 – Sunday, October 8 Ali Bagautinov (16-7) vs. Danny Martinez (21-8) – Flyweight (125lbs) Rounding off the weekend in Europe, Fight Nights Global 76 takes place at the Sports Palace Olympus in Krasnodar, Russia as former UFC title challenger Ali Bagautinov takes on fellow flyweight veteran Danny Martinez in the evenings main event. After losing four of his last five fights in a three-year run with the UFC, Bagautinov returned to his homeland of Russia and to Fight Nights Global where he previously held an 8-1 record. After a surprising KO defeat at the hands of Tyson Nam on his heralded return at FNG 64, “Puncher” quickly returned to action in June and earned a submission win over Brazilian Pedro Nobre at FNG 69 and will look to put together consecutive wins for the first time since 2014. Meanwhile, Arizona native Martinez first came to prominence when taking part in TUF: Season 18 and despite losing his first bout to England’s Davy Grant, impressed enough to earn a UFC contract. Although his UFC run ended with a record of 1-3, “The Gremlin” won over many fans with his scrappy and high energy style and enjoyed a ‘fight of the night’ battle with Scott Jorgenson at UFC Fight Night 42. Since his release from the UFC, Martinez has enjoyed success in both ACB and Combate and will hope for a similar promotional debut in Russia. Stuart Rodger Dan Hardy talks Full Reptile Collective, his fight with GSP, potential work with UFC Gym’s and more George Yiasemides talks UFC GYMS UK role out “two gyms will open by the end of 2018” Bailey Sugden talks going from unknown Sugden to family standard bearer	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6217
__label__cc	0.587766	0.412234	Some People (1962) British film directors in the early part of the 1960s never really did teen rebellion all that well. Even someone with a track record like Clive Donner, who directed Some People in 1962. The cast is pretty strong though, headed up by Ray Brooks and David Hemmings, your typical denim-clad teenage tearaways, working during the day, riding fast bikes and generally causing a bit of trouble in the evenings if time permitted. Things change when our three tearaways (Johnnie, Bill and Bert) hit the throttle a little too much on the streets of Bristol one Sunday, causing an accident and ending up in court – which then leads to a driving ban. Cue much more messing about at the youth club and the church as the wannabe musicians look for some kicks. In the church, the organ playing is overheard by the local volunteer choirmaster, Mr Smith (Kenneth More), who offers the trio some rehearsal space, not to mention a bit of encouragement. In the end, they find a place for the band to flourish, some added band members (after losing Bill) and the choirmaster’s daughter Anne (Anneke Wills), who catches the eye of Johnnie (Ray Brooks) and vice versa. Bill (David Andrews) eventually becomes more separated from the rest of the bunch on account of them becoming squares (and showing an interest in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, of all things), returning to stir up some trouble and kill off the fledgling band, not to mention sticking what seems like the killer blow to Johnnie and Anne’s relationship. Or at least, that’s what he hoped. Yeah, from that, you’ve probably worked out this isn’t a plot-driven film. It’s also a typically early ’60s take on youth, where even the rebels seem quite pleasant, rarely getting above troublesome in the rebel-o-meter. But it’s still an interesting and engaging film for various reasons. First up, it covers that pre-swinging era of the 1960s and by doing that, offers just a bit more realism that the singing and dancing swinging London flicks of later years. The teenagers were bored and for good reason – there probably wasn’t a lot to do outside youth clubs, coffee bars and roller-skating halls. Having the film set in Bristol rather than London is a masterstroke too. Again, it just gives an extra layer of authenticity, not least when the main participants wander round the department stores, cross the river, drop into a fish shop or have a drink in a pub. It’s the real 1960s on film. Nice to see some familiar faces too – Harry H. Corbett as the dad was a surprise, but Hemmings and Brooks, both of whom went on to bigger and better things in the decade, are an interesting watch too. Watching this, you really can’t imagine David Hemmings as a brash London photographer just four years later in Blow-Up. Shows how much he grew as an actor working in this kind of stuff. Anneke Wills is a minor revelation too, not least when she’s in a bath full of hot water shrinking on a pair of Levi’s. So all in all, a fairly interesting film for various reasons, with the plot being somewhere near the bottom. This was pretty safe teen rebellion fodder then and even more so now. Still well worth a watch though, especially in this newly-released and newly-restored edition. Find out more about the DVD at the Amazon website The School – Loveless Unbeliever (Elefant) Andy Lewis – 41 (Acid Jazz) In conversation: Brighton Rock Fred Perry Reissues 1960s-style Stripe Knitted Shirt No Comments Category: Film, Film Reviews, On Screen, Teen Rebellion	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6219
__label__cc	0.676785	0.323215	CNS career path strengthened New classifications and a more simplified, state-wide selection criteria provide a more attractive and rewarding clinical career path. NSWNA Public Health System members recently voted overwhelmingly to accept the Government’s offer to introduce new nursing and midwifery career path options that provide new clinical categories and significant pay rises for the nurses and midwives in those positions. Two new classifications, Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Grade 1 and Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Grade 2, have been created in the Public Health System Nurses’ and Midwives’ (State) Award. According to NSWNA Assistant General Secretary Judith Kiejda, the new CN/MS Grade 1 position provides a more clearly defined role than previously and the new CN/MS Grade 2 classification delivers an excellent advanced practice role. ‘The CN/MS Grade 2 position forms a better bridge between the CN/MS and CN/MC or nurse practitioner classifications,’ she said. The new classifications resulted from a review of the CN/MS classifications, which was part of the previous 2005-2008 Public Health System wages and conditions agreement. The NSW Government has provided a funding mechanism equal to 25% of the current CN/MS population. ‘There are currently 4,500 CNSs, and CMSs, in NSW. Many of these specialist nurses will be eligible for the Grade 2 positions,’ said Judith. ‘This is an exciting career development opportunity enabling experienced nurses to further pursue a clinical career path. ‘We encourage experienced nurses, who have relevant post-registration qualifications and experience, to apply for these positions.’ Judith said another major breakthrough was the streamlining of criteria to achieve CN/MS grade. ‘There will now be consistent state-wide requirements for CNS positions and local criterions will be banned. ‘Previously, the CNS eligibility criteria was developed locally, hospital by hospital, and was left to the discretion of individual managers – sometimes requiring up to 150 qualifying points. This was a big deterrent to nurses and midwives. ‘The new criteria developed by the NSWNA and NSW Health makes it much fairer and easier to apply. ‘NSW’s 4,500 CN/MSs were also required to satisfy often excessive annual criteria proving they were contributing to the development of clinical practice in their ward or service in order to keep their CNS grade. Often nurses are forced to do this work in their own time. ‘The new state-wide approach is fairer and more consistent. It removes a major disincentive to nurses and midwives pursuing and retaining a clinical nurse specialist status and will encourage many to stay in the clinical stream,’ said Judith. Grade 2 CNS provides exciting clinical challenge ’I have extensive experience in recovery room nursing. Apart from working in Australia, I have worked in the United States, the Channel Islands, and in the United Kingdom, where I ran a Recovery Unit. Building on this experience, I now work as my hospital’s only Acute Pain Nurse, where my classification is Registered Nurse (8th year thereafter). The new Grade 2 CNS position provides an excellent opportunity for RNs to specialise. The Grade 2 position finally acknowledges the qualifications and skills of experienced nurses. I’m looking forward to applying. It will be an exciting challenge. ’It has annoyed me that, until now, I had to complete an application package at Greater Western Area Health Service (GWAHS) which was 31 pages long to gain CNS status. I would rather spend time either doing my job or attending to my University studies than complete such a tedious document. This only re-emphasised to me that experienced nurses are greatly undervalued.’ Sue Latham, RN, Dubbo Base Hospital New state-wide CNS criteria fairer ‘There are huge benefits to simplifying the CNS criteria and creating the new Grade 2 classification. Nurses can have over-expectations of each other and some managers imposed a very onerous process on their colleagues. The state-wide criteria means there is fairness and consistency. Previously, Liverpool had the most onerous criteria in NSW. There were too many hoops to jump through. You needed to submit your CV, a recent performance appraisal, a supporting letter from your manager. Then every year you had to undertake a project that proved you were responsible for quality improvements on your ward. It certainly made people very anxious and deterred people from applying from CNS positions. It’s not surprising we do not have enough CNSs. ’These changes are a strong move to keep experienced nurses at the bedside.’ Brian Grant, CNS, Liverpool Hospital See page 44 for a definition of the new CNS Grade 2, and the process for applying for the Grade 2 positions. Definition of the new CNS/CMS Grade 2 positions According to the Public Health System Nurses’ and Midwives’ (State) Award: Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist (CN/MS) Grade 1 means: a Registered Nurse/Midwife who applies a high level of clinical nursing knowledge, experience and skills in providing complex nursing/midwifery care directed towards a specific area of practice, a defined population or defined service area, with minimum direct supervision.’ To qualify for a CN/MS Grade 1 position nurses must satisfy the following minimum criteria: Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 12 months’ experience working in the relevant clinical area of their post-registration qualification; or four years post-registration experience, including three years experience in the relevant specialist field. A CN/MS Grade 1 is distinguished from an 8th Year Registered Nurse/Midwife by being required to satisfy the following criteria: a) Actively contributes to the development of clinical practice in the ward/unit/service b) Acts as a resource and mentor to others in relation to clinical practice c) Actively contributes to their own professional development. The Public Health System Nurses’ and Midwives’ (State) Award states: a Registered Nurse/Midwife appointed to a position classified as such with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least three years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification. The CN/MS Grade 2 classification encompasses the CN/MS Grade 1 role criteria and is distinguished from a CN/MS Grade 1 by the following additional role characteristics: Exercises extended autonomy of decision making; Exercises professional knowledge and judgment in providing complex care requiring advanced clinical skills and undertakes one of the following roles: leadership in the development of nursing specialty clinical practice and service delivery in the ward/unit/service; or specialist clinical practice across a small or medium-sized health facility/sector/service; or primary case management of a complete episode of care; or primary case management of a continuum of specialty care involving both inpatient and community-based services; or an authorised extended role within the scope of Registered Nurse/Midwifery practice. Assessment of a registered nurse appointed to a CN/MS Grade 2 position should be undertaken at the unit/clinical service level and the functions which the nurse/midwife will undertake in performing the CN/MS Grade 2 role should be agreed between the nurse/midwife and the Nursing/Midwifery Unit Manager as part of the annual appraisal process, taking into account the strengths of the individual, the clinical/operational needs of the unit and the reasonable workloads provisions. Process for implementing new CN/MS Grade 2 CN/MS Grade 2 positions will be identified in two phases. The first phase in identifying CN/MS Grade 2 positions will proceed as follows: Directors of Nursing (DoN) and Health Service Nurse Managers will identify positions for potential classification as CN/MS Grade 2 with reference to the Award criteria and this Policy Directive – and submit them to the Area DoN for consideration (in a form determined by the Nursing and Midwifery Office (NaMO)). The Area DoN will review submissions with reference to the Award criteria, this Policy Directive and internal consistency – and submit the positions identified for potential classification as CN/MS Grade 2 to NaMO (in a form determined by NaMO). NaMO will consolidate the submissions and supporting documentation sufficient to facilitate a review process. NaMO, together with Workplace Relations and Management, will conduct a review process with the Area DoNs, to determine those positions to be classified as CN/MS Grade 2. The focus of this step is to ensure consistency in application and implementation of the criteria. The outcomes from the preceding step will be provided to the NSW Nurses’ Association for information and concurrence with the process. Area DoNs will circulate a list of those positions considered for classification as CN/MS Grade 2, identifying those that will be classified as CN/MS Grade 2 and those which will not. At the same time Area DoNs will consult with the NSW Nurses’ Association at the local level in accordance with local custom and practice. Area Health Services will proceed to fill the positions identified as CN/MS Grade 2. Concurrent with proceeding to fill the positions identified in the last step of Phase 1, Phase 2 will proceed as follows: Nurses who substantively occupy a position which they believe meets the Award criteria, but which has not been considered as a CN/MS Grade 2, will have the opportunity to submit that position for consideration by the Area DoN. Area DoNs will forward such submissions to NaMo with comments as to whether or not it is supported and why (in a form determined by NaMO). NaMO will consolidate the submissions and supporting documentation sufficient to facilitate a review process. NaMO, together with Workplace Relations and Management, will conduct a review process with the Area DoNs and consider the submissions to determine any to be classified as CN/MS Grade 2. The focus of this step is to ensure consistency in application and implementation of the criteria. Area DoNs will circulate a list of those positions that will be classified as CN/MS Grade 2. At the same time Area DoNs will consult with the Association at the local level in accordance with local custom and practice. Timeline for implementing new CN/MS Grade 2 Phase 1: All positions identified as CN/MS Grade 2 filled by 30 January 2009. If a position identified to be a CN/MS Grade 2 position has not been filled by 30 January 2009, where there is a substantive occupant of the existing position, they will be temporarily appointed to the CNS Grade 2 position until such time as it is permanently filled. Phase 2: all positions identified as CN/MS Grade 2 filled by 9 April 2009. If a position identified to be a CN/MS Grade 2 position has not been filled by 9 April 2009 where there is a substantive occupant of the existing position they will be temporarily appointed to the CNS Grade 2 position until such time as it is permanently filled. The transition arrangements will end on 9 April 2009 after which CN/MS Grade 2 positions will be created and filled in accordance with standard practice and processes.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6221
__label__wiki	0.804302	0.804302	Political Tidbits is the prestigious column of Belinda Olivares-Cunanan that ran for 25 continuous years in the op-ed page of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the newspaper that she helped put up with its multi-awarded founder, the legendary Eugenia Duran-Apostol, in December 1985, just two months before the EDSA Revolution. P-Noy has little room for maneuver on ‘Libingan’ issue Definitely an issue that threatens to wrench the nation in coming weeks, much more than the Senate trial of Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez, is the move by pro-Marcos elements to have the late President Ferdinand Marcos accorded a hero’s burial at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani, which was established as the "Rizal Memorial Cemetery" by presidential edict in 1947. Various groups are coming out against this move being pushed by some 200 or so members of the House of Representatives. President Aquino has to come out openly on where he stands on this issue, as otherwise he will disillusion---as he already is with his pregnant silence---his horde of followers whose loyalty to his family dates back to EDSA and what the Aquino legacy stands for. At this point P-Noy may truly be searching for the “politically correct” position on the proposed Marcos burial in Libingan, particularly since the Marcoses have staged an incredible comeback and appear to be targetting the re-capture of Malacanang in 2016. But I’m afraid P-Noy has little room for maneuver here. He has to tell the Filipino people where he stands. Noynoy the child of Edsa The fact is that his illustrious parents found their niche in history because of their courageous stand against Marcos, with Ninoy paying the ultimate price. Noynoy himself is the child of Edsa, and he won the presidency not on any other merit but that. P-Noy has to join the big number of Filipinos who are resolutely against a Marcos burial in the nation's most hallowed ground, as allowing it is to make a mockery of Edsa and all that it has stood for in this country and in the world for the past 25 years. By the way, I have it on good authority that his sister, Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, is against a Marcos burial in Libingan, but she has kept this sentiment close to her chest so far. Hope she speaks out. Continuing indignation Recall that a few weeks back the purported illegitimate child of President Marcos in Australia with a former model was removed from her job in Sydney when the producers of her show learned about her alleged paternity. It’s indication of the continuing indignation some sectors of the world still feel about the former strongman who was driven out of Malacanang in 1986 by people power and who died in exile in Hawaii in 1989. Contrast the Aussies' reaction to how some of our countrymen, led by the 200 infamous representatives, have developed what Cecile Alvarez likes to call Alzheimer's disease on Marcos. Recall too, how Marcos’ so-called war exploits were torn to shreds first by former Rep. Bonifacio Gillego and later by foreign authors, led by Alfred McCoy, in a series of damaging articles published by the New York Times. The Marcos era has been judged by history of human rights violations, crony capitalism, corruption, destroying democratic institutions and other misdeed against the Filipino people. If Marcos, deemed a fake hero, is accorded a hero’s burial in the nation’s cemetery of heroes, martyrs and prominent leaders, we Filipinos would become the laughing stock of the world. It's something we cannot recover from easily. Binay's office---E for efficiency News reports say President Noynoy has delegated to Vice President Jejomar Binay the resolution of this issue; I hope the delegation is just for VP Binay to study the matter and get a sense of how the people and various groups and institutions feel about it. Text messages going around from Binay’s office to people’s cell phones, however, (how does his office manage to get everyone’s cell numbers? One has to hand it to the VP’s office for efficiency---how his people have such access not only to the air lanes but the internet as well! Shades of Big Brother, as some observers have put it) are asking citizens to text back their stand on this issue, purportedly before he “resolves” it. But the resolution of the Marcos burial in Libingan cannot be left in the hands of the VP (who is likely to exploit it to his political advantage in his drive toward Malacanang, with the help of P-Noy officials who want to ensure their place in a Binay presidency) nor even of P-Noy. The Marcos burial is a highly symbolic but most crucial national issue that has to involve the entire Filipino people; each and every Filipino has to come out and express his sentiments on it---most especially our President. The world will watch how we resolve it. Irreconcilable parting of ways among SocDems? News from the political grapevine is that in the world of the “Social Democrats” (Socdems) there may be an irreconcilable parting of the ways between the Partido Demokratiko Sosyalista ng Pilipinas (PDSP), led by chair Norberto Gonzalez and Fr. Archie Intengan, chief of the education committee, and the Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines (DSWP) led by Chair Beth Angsiongco. Apparently the trigger factor in this “final” split is the issue of "Reproductive Health" or RH bills being discussed in Congress, including consolidated House Bill 4244. Differences on various issues, especially on RH It is interesting to note that in earlier times the DSWP constituted the women’s group of PDSP, but two groups began drifting away from each other in 2009, when DSWP decided to withdraw and form itself into a party---a move that PDSP accepted. One of the reasons for this withdrawal by DSWP from the PDSP and the latter’s acceptance of that move was precisely the support of the DSWP for the previous versions of the RH bills, first introduced in the 13th Congress. But now that lines are drawn more firmly on this controversial issue, the parting between the two Socdem groups has become irreconcilable. There were other differences, such as the fact that in the last elections, the DSWP reportedly went all out for candidate Noynoy Aquino, while most PDSP members supported Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro. But the most serious difference centered on the RH issue. It’s also significant to stress that majority of the female members of the PDSP were not in DSWP and have remained with PDSP to date. PDSP: let's understand various nuances of RH issue From what I gather, the PDSP is opposed to the RH bills especially in various aspects, whereas the DSWP has been strongly supportive of these bills, and vehement in criticizing those who oppose or have reservations about them. I can see where the irreconcilable parting would come in. From all indications, PDSP is committed to women's and children's health and to gender equality and justice, and in fact it sides with the citizenry in deciding freely on the basis of correct and adequate information. PDSP is also convinced of the need to understand the demographic situation and prospects of our nation, with its nuances in terms of socio-economic class, and also the need to address this demographic situation and prospects in manner both ethical and effective and in conformity with the law, especially the Constitution. No to birth regulation means that are abortifacient Given this background, it’s easy to see that PDSP cannot support the RH bills because, according to its thinking, even in their present amended and attenuated versions, these bills still leave room for the use of means of birth regulation that are abortifacient at least some of the time. These means include intrauterine devices, low-dose progestins, and "emergency contraceptives" widely referred to as "morning-after pills." This posture is founded on its belief that scientific data and the correct philosophical interpretation thereof would indicate that human life begins at fertilization, and that any attribution of personhood and proportionate attribution of personal rights to the product of conception beyond contraception is arbitrary and indefensible. Not sufficiently protective of freedom of conscience Moreover, to many people, including the PDSP membership, the present versions of the RH bill remain problematic in terms of freedom of conscience, because it requires the use of the same curriculum for sexuality education in both public and private basic education schools or units, in which the use of contraceptives such as condoms will be proposed, and probably even the abortifacients mentioned above. PDSP notes that the only way to avoid having one's child taught such modules, under the proposed bill is to apply for individual exemption, which it says it cannot support. Whether they agree with the teaching of the Catholic Christian Church (and other like-minded religious groups who joined the 25 March rally at the Luneta) on contraceptives, PDSP members I’ve spoken to have stressed that requiring Catholic Christian and other dissenting schools to teach such a curriculum and only allowing individual rather than corporate exemption is violative of freedom of conscience, or at least it’s not sufficiently protective of freedom of conscience. I agree with the PDSP stand on the various aspects of the RH controversy, most especially on the aspect of the violation of the freedom of conscience. For comments/reactions pls. email: polbits@yahoo.com Posted by Veteran Journalist and Relentless Advocate of Truth at 7:29 PM Meiqing Xu December 24, 2016 at 8:22 PM ed hardy sale About Bel Cunanan Veteran Journalist and Relentless Advocate of Truth NCR, Philippines Belinda Olivares-Cunanan is a veteran journalist with 25 years of experience writing a political column for the Philippine Daily Inquirer. She is a Rotary Club of Manila Hall of Fame awardee for journalism. She has also received the Distinguished Alumna Award from her elementary and high school alma mater, the College of the Holy Spirit, and the Alumni Association Professional Award for Journalism from the University of the Philippines (UP). John Paul II as Rome’s poster boy Call it “Libingan ng Bayan” if Marcos is to be acc... An Easter people just as much as a Christmas peopl... Lenten thoughts P-Noy has little room for maneuver on ‘Libingan’ i... Had the SC not lowered passing grade, only 11 perc... TV networks share blame for degrading shows Rising criminality P-Noy’s dismissal order a warning to Merci loyalis... A day to remember at the House of Representatives: how people power in red “occupied” the House for one brief shining moment at close to midnight of Tuesday, Dec. 4, over nominal voting on Garcia amendment---despite absence of quorum. Integrity of Secretariat count in House votations is now challenged. Last night, Tuesday, Dec. 04, was a day like no other for this writer, who has been covering our legislative institutions for three deca... Reports circulating that P-Noy was so stunned as all hell broke loose in Mamasapano around 9am., a totally unexpected scenario. As various probes appear and P-Noy’s allies circle the wagons, would the Filipino people really ever know the truth? FVR accuses P-Noy of breaking chain of command. What happened in Maguindanao reminds me of the saying, “For want of a nail, the shoe was lost; for want of the shoe, the horse was lost…” In my blog of last Monday, Feb. 2, I recounted the account of the lone survivor among the 44 slain SAF commandoes, as narrated over TV ... The current imbroglio between Comelec Chief Andy Bautista and estranged wife Trisha does not follow the traditional pattern, for Andy’s mother-in-law, the glamorous Baby Cruz Vasquez, is his biggest defender. This case is expected to result in an impeachment trial if only to divert public attention away from some of the administration’s deficiencies The Andres Bautistas and Andy Bau's mom-in-law, the beautous Baby Cruz Vasquez in happier times Indeed, nothing like a public... Anderson Cooper’s searing indictment of absence of a “ leader, government and civil defense” in PH tough to dispute---as citizens have been lamenting this issue on national level for some time now. With massive foreign aid pouring in, there should be a Rehabilitation Czar of unquestionable integrity and competence, to plan and oversee the reconstruction and rehab of calamity-stricken Visayas. Crack CNN staffer Anderson Cooper summed up for the giant network’s international viewers his team’s judgment on the situation in Yolan... The Grinch that’s stealing our Christmas: the Aquino regime’s Dengvaxia. A truly sad story about how politics corrupts even the most sensitive of issues: the people’s health. Amendments should be made to insulate crucial health regulatory agencies truly independent of the DOH, so that similar nightmare won’t visit us again Photo from Philippine Daily Inquirer showing former Health Secretary Janette Garin administering Dengvaxia vaccine shot on a school girl.... @June 2010 Belinda Olivares Cunanan. Watermark theme. Powered by Blogger.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6226
__label__cc	0.625181	0.374819	Home Ngaiire Media An itch to scratch: NCATS, NIDCR scientists identify potential approach to chronic... An itch to scratch: NCATS, NIDCR scientists identify potential approach to chronic problem Credit: Hans Juergen Solinski, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Chronic itch goes beyond being just a simple annoyance; it can greatly affect a person’s quality of life. While scientists have some clues to its causes, effective therapies have been elusive. Now, using a technique called quantitative high-throughput screening to sort through more than 86,000 compounds at the same time, researchers at NCATS and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) report a new strategy that may eventually help alleviate chronic itch. They’ve shown that blocking a receptor, or docking station, found on the surface of both mouse and human spinal cord neurons could be key. Several years ago, Mark Hoon, Ph.D., and his colleagues at NIDCR found a receptor, Npr1, on mouse spinal cord neurons for a protein associated with itch. The protein fit into Npr1 like a key into a lock, helping turn on the itch sensation. Npr1 appeared to be a potential target for drugs to halt itch. Hoon contacted NCATS scientist James Inglese, Ph.D., and his team for help in identifying compounds that could block Npr1 activity. The researchers developed a series of assays, or tests, and used robots to screen compounds in human cells, finding approximately 1,400 molecules worth examining more closely. They then developed additional assays to narrow the list to 15 compounds. They showed a subset of these compounds could halt both human and mouse versions of the receptor from working. A follow-up study in mice showed that blocking the receptor reduced scratching. Next, the scientists will examine more candidate compounds and determine how they block Npr1. They hope the findings will help them choose which compounds to study further and chemically modify as potential anti-itch drugs. Hoon, Inglese and their colleagues reported the results online July 10 in Science Translational Medicine. “This is a proof-of-concept study and an important application of what NCATS does,” Inglese said. “We wanted to show that by pharmacologically blocking the target receptor, the approach could be successful in finding a drug to treat chronic itch. Because it can take a long time to develop an ideal compound, the rationale behind the approach needs to be well vetted.” Steven Benowitz steven.benowitz@nih.gov Previous articleNew findings about how Parkinson’s disease develops Next articleSmall horned dinosaur from China, a Triceratops relative, walked on two feet Chan Zuckerberg initiative awards $68 million to support the Human Cell... Immunotherapy Delays Type 1 Diabetes Onset in People at High Risk	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6232
__label__cc	0.51181	0.48819	ABOUT OMC Our Mythical Childhood... The Reception of Classical Antiquity in Children’s and Young Adults’ Culture in Response to Regional and Global Challenges The project regards the reception of Classical Antiquity in Children’s and Young Adults’ culture... More information INSTITUTIONS INVOLVED Host Institution Beneficiary Institutions “Presenting: Mythical Cartoons (3)” by Anna Mik Miriam Riverlea on charting mythical creatures – Antipodean Odyssey blog Katarzyna Marciniak at the Humboldt Congress in Berlin “LUDIQUE - Jouer dans l'Antiquité” exhibition in Lyon within the ERC Advanced Grant project “Locus Ludi. The Cultural Fabric of Play and Games in Classical Antiquity” by Prof. Véronique Dasen (Fribourg) The Our Mythical Childhood Survey is celebrating the 750th entry today! We wish to thank all our Contributors and Readers! “OBTAmistic Meetings”: Dr Hamish Williams (Leiden University), “Classical Worldbuilding among the Inklings: J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis” OUR MYTHICAL NETWORK OUR MYTHICAL BLOGS CLASSICAL ANTIQUITY GO! HOMER ON AIR Here we present alternately our team members, colleagues, and collaborators. A Mythical Scholar of the Month ;-) Elizabeth Hale is professor at the University of New England, Australia. She comes from Dunedin, in the South Island of New Zealand. In the OMC project she focuses on the material from the Asia-Pacific region. She is writing a guide, with Dr Miriam Riverlea (PhD, Monash University), provisionally entitled Children’s Literature and Classical Reception: an Alphabetical Odyssey. Our Mythical Survey An electronic tool for presenting and preserving the results of our international quest after the references to Classical Antiquity. Animating the Ancient World Owing to Sonya Nevin and Steve Simons’ expertise and magic, the ancient gods, heroes, and creatures return back to life... Our Mythical Guide Every hero needs a guide. Elizabeth Hale will pilot you through the labyrinth of youth literature inspired by Classical Antiquity. Autism and Mythology The myths have been shaping our world for millennia. Today they also offer a unique way for inclusive education. Follow Susan Deacy on this Herculean path! Our Mythical Education An analysis of the employment and functions of ancient myths in school curricula across the continents in a volume being edited by Lisa Maurice and the database Our Mythical Education. Myths from Cameroon Prof. Daniel A. Nkemleke is opening to the world the heritage of African myths and the storytelling. In preparation also a volume illustrated by the young artists from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. OUR MYTHICAL CONFERENCES Our Mythical Hope May 17–21, 2017 The first of our ERC conferences. Focused on the reception of the ancient myths in the hardships of life as presented in youth culture. Behold Hope all ye who enter here... Our Mythical History May 2019 The conference on the reception of the ancient history in youth culture. Our Mythical Nature May 2020 The conference on the permeation of environmental themes and classical motifs in youth culture. OUR MYTHICAL WORKSHOPS May 15–16, 2017 The workshop-part of the conference Our Mythical Hope. The Present Meets the Past May 14–20, 2018 The workshops on the methdological issues, in the European Year of Cultural Heritage Our Mythical Surprise ;-) May 2021 Patientia virtus est ;-) OUR MYTHICAL DISSEMINATION Books, papers, and articles arisen from the Our Mythical Chidhood project. All the texts are in Open Access. Nunc est legendum! Lectures, speeches, popularization texts, and other dissemination activities within the Our Mythical Childhood project. Our collaboration with schools and the video competition. Locus Ludi Locus Ludi: The Cultural Fabric of Play and Games in Classical Antiquity is a research project by Prof. Véronique Dasen, supported by an ERC Advanced Grant (2017–2022) and implemented at the Université de Fribourg, Switzerland. This interdisciplinary project will provide the first comprehensive study of ancient games that – though ususally perceived only as children’s pastime – in fact reflect the gendered, religious, economic, and political fabric of a society. The Cluster The Past for the Present – International Research and Educational Programme has been established by the Faculty of “Artes Liberales” of the University of Warsaw, Dipartimento di Storia Culture Civiltà and Dipartimento di Filologia Classica e Italianistica of the Università di Bologna, and Fakultät für Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaften of the Universität München in May 2017. The Cluster aims at developing a pioneering approach to the reception of Classical Antiquity with a special focus on the contemporary culture OBTA Centre for Studies on the Classical Tradition (OBTA), created by Professor Jerzy Axer in 1991, is a permanent unit of the Faculty of “Artes Liberales” UW. In OBTA, we study Classical Antiquity as an important cultural experience – a mirror of transformations occurring in the world throughout centuries – also in our times. Here you will find some basic links to the websites of our Universities and Faculties, research organizations, institutions, etc. We wish to make use of our work also to share the results of our bibliographical query in the hope they can facilitate further research of other colleagues all over the globe. In this place we gather scholarly publications on the reception and children’s and young adults’ culture. Finger on the Pulse Here we gather the information on the current calls for papers, conferences, and other interesting events in Classical Reception Studies and in Youth Culture worldwide. If you wish to share an event with us, please send us the details per e-mail. Together we can build Our Mythical Community :-). Fame ;-) In this place we are pleased to archive the mentions on the OMC project. Meet the ERC Meet the OMC '45 Reception This Project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under grant agreement No 681202, Our Mythical Childhood... The Reception of Classical Antiquity in Children’s and Young Adults’ Culture in Response to Regional and Global Challenges, ERC Consolidator Grant (2016–2021), led by Prof. Katarzyna Marciniak, Faculty of "Artes Liberales" of the University of Warsaw. 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__label__cc	0.705118	0.294882	Sign for Notice Everyday Sign Up\| Sign In\| Link\| Home Post Event 2019Event 2020Event By Topic By Country Contact Proceeding index on ResearchBib Receive Latest News ISCSAI 2018 - 2018 2nd International Symposium on Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (ISCSAI 2018) Website http://www.iscsai.org \| Edit Freely Category Computer Science and Engineering;Artificial Intelligence Deadline: November 01, 2018 \| Date: December 29, 2018-December 30, 2018 Venue/Country: HongKong, China Updated: 2018-08-27 21:19:25 (GMT+9) Call For Papers - CFP 2018 2nd International Symposium on Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (ISCSAI 2018) is organized by Zambia Research and Development Centre (ZRDC) and University of Johannesburg (UJ), and supported by International Engineering and Technology Institute(IETI) and Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (IDSAI) and International Research Institute for Economics and Management (IRIEM). As one of the leading International conference, it aims at providing an innovative exchange platform for students, faculties, and researchers from all over the world. ISCSAI 2018, after ISCSAI 2017 (Shenzhen), will be held during December 29 - 30, 2018 in Hong Kong. The accepted papers will be published by Volkson Press - Topics in Economics, Business and Management (ISSN: 2523-1723). Volkson Press will submit the proceedings to CPCI (Web of Science) and CNKI for indexing, with selected papers published by regular and special issues of SSCI/SCI/EI/ESCI/Scopus journals. Keywords: Accepted papers list. Acceptance Rate. EI Compendex. Engineering Index. ISTP index. ISI index. Impact Factor. Disclaimer: ourGlocal is an open academical resource system, which anyone can edit or update. Usually, journal information updated by us, journal managers or others. So the information is old or wrong now. Specially, impact factor is changing every year. Even it was correct when updated, it may have been changed now. So please go to Thomson Reuters to confirm latest value about Journal impact factor. Copyright © 2006 - 2019 ourGlocal \| Privacy GMT+9 2019-07-18 13:40:29 Processed in 0.047646999359131 s.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6239
__label__cc	0.563471	0.436529	Volume 5 \| Issue 20 Online since Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Full text access is free in HTML pages; however the journal allows PDF access only to subscribers. EPub access policy Full text in EPub is free except for the current issue. Access to the latest issue is reserved only for the paid subscribers. Discrimination Of Radix Pseudostellariae According To Geographical Origin By FT-NIR Spectroscopy And Supervised Pattern Recognition p. 279 Bang-xing Han, Nai-fu Chen, Yong Yao DOI:10.4103/0973-1296.58145 Radix Pseudostellariae is one of the most popular Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for promoting the immune system, treating asthenia after illnesses with a long history in China and some other Asian countries. Rapid discrimination of R. Pseudostellariae according to geographical origin is crucial to pharmacodynamic action control. FT-NIR spectroscopy and supervised pattern recognition was attempted to discriminate R. Pseudostellariae according to geographical origin in this work. LDA, ANN and SVM were used to construct the discrimination models based on PCA, respectively. The number of PCs and model parameters were optimized by crossvalidation in the constructing model. The performances of three discrimination models were compared. Experimental results showed that the performance of SVM model is the best among three models. The optimal SVM model was achieved when 5 PCs were used, discrimination rates being 100% in the training and 88% in prediction set. The overall results demonstrated that FT-NIR spectroscopy has a high potential to discriminate qualitatively R. Pseudostellariae according to geographical origins by means of an appropriate supervised pattern recognition technique. [ABSTRACT] [HTML Full text] [PDF] [Citations (4) ] [Sword Plugin for Repository]Beta Phytochemical Study and Evaluation of Antioxidant, Neuroprotective and Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor Activities of Galeopsis ladanum L. extracts p. 287 Pueyo I Uriarte, MI Calvo The antioxidant activity, neuroprotective effect and acetylcholinesterase activity of the dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, methanol and water extracts of seeds, leaves and roots of Galeopsis ladanum L. were investigated. Ethyl acetate, methanol and water extracts of leaves showed the highest antioxidant activity (DPPH). Methanol and water extracts of seeds and the water extract of roots showed neuroprotective effect on hydrogen peroxide induced apoptosis in rat pheochromocytoma PC12 cells. Some dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and water extracts exhibited antiacetylcholinesterase activity by TLC. Antioxidant and Anticholinesterase Assets and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Preface of Various Fresh-Water and Marine Macroalgae p. 291 Murat Kartal, Ilkay Orhan, Mahmud Abu-Asaker, FS Senol, Tahir Atici, Bilge Sener The ethanol extracts from the fresh-water algae; Chara hispida L., Cladophora glomerata (Dilw.) Kόtz, C. fracta (Dilw.) Kόtz, Spirogyra gratiana Transeau, Mougeotia sp. (C.A. Agardh), Vaucheria sessilis (Vauch.) De Candolle, Geminella mutabilis (Breb.) Wille, the fresh-water plants; Ranunculus rionii Lagger and Ceratophyllum demersum L., as well as the marine algae; Sciniaia furcellata (Turn.) J. Agardh, Dictyota dichotoma (Huds.) Lam., Padina vickersiae Hoyt, Halopteris scoparia (L.) Sauvagau, and the sea grass; Posidonia oceanica (L.) Dell. were assessed in vitro for their antioxidant and anti-acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activities. Antioxidant activity was evaluated by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity test at 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 mg ml -1 and ferric-reducing antioxidant power assay (FRAP) at 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 mg ml −1 concentrations. Total phenolic contents of the extracts were determined using Folin-Ciocalteau's reagent. The extracts were further analyzed qualitatively by LC-DAD-MS. S. gratiana had the best antioxidant activity, followed by R. rionii. LC-DAD-MS showed rich gallic acid and its ethyl ester contents in S. gratiana , while prosperous vitamin C content has been detected in P. oceanica for the first time in this study. S. gratiana possessed the highest inhibition (42.5±2.28%) at 2.0 mg ml −1 against AChE. [ABSTRACT] [HTML Full text] [PDF] [Citations (17) ] [Sword Plugin for Repository]Beta The antioxidant activity of cocoa p. 298 Hasan Kilicgun, Dehen Altiner In this study we aimed to determine the antioxidant effects of Cocoa ( Theobroma cacao L.), which is commonly used in both chocolate and cocoa drinks all over the world , on lipid peroxidation, alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), glutathione (GSH) and protein oxidation levels in carbon tetrachloride (CCl4 ) treated for male Wistar rats. Two control groups and one treatment group of rats were formed. The control groups were nourished with a standard diet, while the Cocoa group was nourished with standard diet which was enriched with % 6 by weight dried Cocoa powder. After three months, a single dose of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4 ) was performed in Control II (CCl4 ) and Cocoa groups (1ml/kg, as 20% in olive oil) intraperitoneally and single dose of olive oil was administered (1ml/kg,i.p.) in the same way as rats in Control I group. They were sacrificed two hours later. Lipid peroxide levels in liver, protein oxidation in liver, glutathione levels in liver, ALT and AST in plasma were measured. Cocoa decreased liver lipid peroxide, liver glutathione levels and plasma ALT and AST activities previously increased by CCl4 treatment, to the Control I levels The protein oxidation levels in the rats in the Cocoa group compared with the rats in CCl4 treated control group were found to have significantly lessened. These fi ndings suggest that cocoa has strong antioxidant activity because of the fact that cocoa inhibits liver injury. Hypolipidemic Effects of Seed Extract of Celery (Apium graveolens ) in Rats p. 301 Kamal Mansi, Adel M Abushoffa, Ahmad Disi, Talal Aburjai The hypolipidemic effects of ethanol extract of A. graveolens L. (Apiaceae) were investigated. Forty adult male albino rats weighing about 260 g each, were divided into four groups (n = 10). Experimental animals were gavaged at doses of 213 and 425 mg/kg body wt. for sixty consecutive days. Extract showed a significant decrease (p<0.05) of serum total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c), and significant increase (p<0.05) in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) in the treated groups. The oral administration of ethanol extract of A. graveolens revealed good hypolipideamic effects in adult male albino rats. The results have given a considerable agreement to the traditional use of A. graveolens in the treatment of hyperlipidemia; it could possibly lead to appropriate changes in blood lipid profiles. Megastigmane glycoside from Ludwigia Stolonifera p. 306 Abou El-Hamd, H Mohamed, Adila E Mohamed, Abeer M Ismail, Magdi A El-sayed, Mohamed J Sheded Ludwigia genus belongs to family Onagraceae, is an edible medicinal plant and is also used as a vegetable by the local people in Southwestern China. Some species of this plant, has been used as a traditional treatment for edema, nephritis, and hypertension. Phytochemical study of the CH2 Cl2 : MeOH (1:1) extract of the aerial parts of Ludwigia stolonifera afforded a megastigmane glycoside named, roseoside. The structure was determined by comprehensive NMR studies including DEPT, COSY, HMQC, HMBC and MS. [ABSTRACT] [HTML Full text] [PDF] [Sword Plugin for Repository]Beta Antidiabetic Effect and Antioxidant Potential of Rosa canina Fruits p. 309 N Orhan, M Aslan, S Hosbas, Orhan D Deliorman Rosa canina L. fruits (Rosaceae) are used to treat diabetes in Anatolia traditionally. In this study, the ethanol extract of R. canina fruits and its fractions were screened for their antioxidant, hypoglycaemic and antidiabetic activities. The ethanol extract that was administered for 7 days possessed a remarkable hypoglycemic effect at 250 mg/kg dose in streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rats. Then it was fractionated through successive solvent extractions to yield CHCl 3 Fr., EtOAc Fr., n -BuOH Fr. and R-H 2 O Fr. respectively. These fractions were administrated to normal plus glucose hyperglycemic rats. Additionally the subacute antidiabetic activities of the fractions were studied in diabetic rats for 7 days. The experimental data indicated that R-H 2 O Fr. Possessed significant antidiabetic activity (50-62%) in diabetic rats. Also, a minor hypoglycemic effect was observed in normoglycemic plus glucose-hyperglycemic animals treated with R-H 2 O Fr. (15%). In vitro antioxidant experiments revealed that EtOAc Fr. Showed the highest radical scavenging activity on DPPH (79.5±0.4%), whereas CHCl 3 Fr. exhibited the maximum reducing power. The highest total phenolic content was observed in CHCl 3 Fr. (18.5±0.6% gallic acid equivalent g/g fraction) but no correlation was observed between the antidiabetic activity of fractions and their phenolic contents. Our findings support the traditional usage of R. canina fruits as a folk remedy in the treatment of diabetes in Turkey. Cytotoxic Effects of Ethyl Acetate Extract of Sambucus ebulus Compared With Etoposide on Normal and Cancer Cell Lines p. 316 M Shokrzadeh, SS Saeedi Saravi, M Mirzayi Sambucus ebulus is a native botany and exists in large amount in Iran and consists of anti-cancer substances such as ebulin (RIP-II, ribosome inactivated protein-II), flavonoids, etc. Isolation and identification of some potent anti-tumor compounds from medicinal plants, has motivated researchers to screen different parts of plant species for anti-tumor effects. In previous studies, anti-inflammatory effects of n-hexane and methanolic extracts of S. ebulus , nephro- and hepato-toxic effects of ethylacetate extract of this plant and evaluation of role of vitamins C and E on prevention of cellular and pathological disorders induced by the ethyl acetate extract was performed and reported. So, cytotoxic activity and IC50 of specific concentrations of ethyl acetate extract of fruits of S.ebulus on 4 normal and cancer cell lines was studied. Also, Etoposide, a chemotherapeutic drug, was administered to control positive group. The normal cell lines were CHO and rat fibroblast and cancer cell lines were HepG2 and CT26. The cytotoxic effects and IC50 of the extract on the cell lines were studied followed by MTT assay. The results showed that the ethyl acetate extract of Sambucus ebulus possesses lower IC50 in the cancer cell lines in comparison with the normal cell lines. On the other hand, the extract possesses higher IC 50 in comparison with Etoposide on all 4 normal and cancer cell lines (P<0.05), but it manifested a good cytotoxic compound which can introduce as an anticancer compound. Physico-chemical characteristics of some wild grown European elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) genotypes p. 320 Mustafa Akbulut, Sezai Ercisli, Murat Tosun Wild grown European elderberry ( Sambucus nigra ) plants are widespread in different parts of Turkey and have been used in folk medicine so a long time. Some selected physico-chemical characteristics such as berry weight, protein, pH, total acidity, soluble solid, reducing sugar, vitamin C, total antioxidant capacity (FRAP assay), total phenolic and total anthocyanins of four pre-selected wild grown European elderberry fruits were investigated. Significant differences on most of the chemical content were detected among the genotypes used. The genotype AR2 had the highest protein content (2.91%), while AR4 had the lowest protein content (2.68%). The genotypes with the highest total antioxidant capacity, total phenolic and total anthocyanin content were AR2 (6.37 mmol/100 g fw; 432 mg GAE/100 g fw and 283 mg cyaniding-3-glucoside/100 g fw). The results showed that European elderberry very rich in terms of health components Cytotoxic and Antibacterial Constituents from the Roots of Sonchus oleraceus L. Growing in Egypt p. 324 Ehab Saad Elkhayat Phytochemical study of the roots of Sonchus oleraceus L. (Astraceae) Growing in Egypt, afforded loliolide 1 for the first time from the genus Sonchus in addition to 15-O- β -glucopyranosyl-11 β ,13-dihydrourospermal A 2 , ursolic acid 3 , lupeol 4 and β-sitosterol- 3-O-glucopyranoside 5 for the fi rst time from the plant. The biological evaluation of the isolated compounds showed cytotoxic activity of 1 and 2 against PC33 and L5187Y cell lines, in addition to antibacterial activity against S.aureus , B. subtilis , E. Coli and N. gohnorea . The structures of the compounds were elucidated using 1D ( 1 H and 13C), 2D (H-H COSY, H S QC and HMBC) NMR and MS spectroscopic data. Chemical composition of blood orange varieties from Turkey: A comparative study p. 329 Ebru Kafkas, Sezai Ercisli, Koc Namik Kemal, Konce Baydar, Huseyin Yilmaz Three blood orange varieties, Moro Blood, Sanguinello and Cara Cara grown together in Mediterranean region of Turkey were characterized for their total lipid, fatty acids, sugars, organic acids, vitamin C, total phenols, total flavonoid contents and aroma compounds. The total phenol content of blood orange varieties was in range of 441.0 to 527.0 mg/L, expressed as gallic acid equivalents (GAE). Total flavonoid concentrations ranged from 121.70 to 239.80 mg/L. The order of vitamin C, expressed as mg per 100 mL among different blood orange varieties was Sanguinello (41.59 mg)>Cara Cara (34.24 mg)>Moro Blood (31.83 mg). Moro Blood variety had the highest total lipid ratio (2.01 %), and followed by cv. Cara Cara (0.65 %) and cv. Sanguinello (0.59 %), respectively. Sixteen fatty acids were detected in blood orange varieties and C18:2 (linoleic acid) was predominant for all varieties ranged from 23.15 to 31.83 %. A total of 46 aroma compounds were identifi ed in juices and among varieties, cv. Cara Cara had the highest number of aroma compounds. The study revealed that dietary intake oranges may supply substantial health components. Agrobacterium rhizogenes Mediated Genetic transformation of Abrus precatorius L p. 336 Vijai Singh Karwasara, VK Dixit Abrus precatorius L. known as Indian liquorice is a common deciduous vine containing sweet principle compound known as glycyrrhizin. Hence it can be used as a very good substitute for Liquorice. Genetic transformation has proved to be an effective way to enhance secondary metabolites in plant cell cultures. The transformation of Abrus precatorius L. mediated by Agrobacterium rhizogenes was studied using three bacterial strains i.e. MTCC 532, MTCCC 2364 and NCIM 5140. Putative hairy roots were obtained after the transformation. The effects of bacterial strains, bacterial concentration, acetosyringone and co-cultivation pH on transformation of Abrus were investigated. Co-cultivation with Strain MTCC 532 for 2 days with 100 µmol L -1 acetosyringone at pH 6.5 provided the optimal conditions under which transformation frequency approached 84%. Isolation of Aspergillus flavus from stored food commodities and Thymus vulgaris (L.) essential oil used as a safe plant based preservative p. 343 Atul Kumar Singh, Chandrabhan Seniya, Shriram Prasad Grain samples of Cicer arietinum (Chickpea), Zea mays (Maize), Cajanus cajan (Pigeon pea), Hordeum vulgare (Barley), Oryza sativa (Rice) and Sorghum vulgare (Millet) were procured from various retailers of market were subjected to their mould profile. During mycoflora analysis, 1297 fungal isolates were recorded from the food commodities. The least number of fungal isolates (189) were detected from H. vulgare while highest (244) from Z. mays. The genus Aspergillus was found to be most dominant encountered in all the samples, followed by Cladosporium cladosporoides, Alternaria alternata and Penicillium species. The highest percent relative density was recorded in case of Aspergillus flavus (36.24) followed by A. niger (28.45) and C. cladosporoides (10.95) while the lowest was found in case of Trichoderma viride (1.16). Some of the A. flavus isolates were toxigenic secreting aflatoxin B 1 . The survey reveals that the contamination of food commodities with storage fungi and mycotoxin is alarming and appropriate quality control measures should be taken urgently. The essential oil of Thymus vulgaris L. showed highest antifungal efficacy. The thyme oil absolutely inhibited the mycelial growth of A. flavus at 0.7µl ml -1 . The oil also showed significant antiaflatoxigenic efficacy as it completely arrested the aflatoxin B 1 production at 0.6µl ml -1 . Thyme oil as fungitoxicant was also found superior over most of the prevalent synthetic fungicides. The findings recommend the thyme oil as potential botanical preservative in eco-friendly control of biodeterioration of food commodities during storage. Development and Validation of HPTLC Method for Quantitative Estimation of Oleanolic acid as Marker in Total Methanolic extract of Fruits of Randia dumetorum Lamk p. 350 Movalia Dharmishtha, Shri Hari Mishra, Gajera Falguni The objective of the present investigation was to develop a validated HPTLC method for the determination of oleanolic acid as marker in the Methanolic extract of fruits of Randia dumetorum Lamk. Analysis of oleanolic acid was performed on TLC aluminium plates pre-coated with silica gel 60F-254 as the stationary phase. The mobile phase consists of Toluene: Ethyl acetate: Glacial acetic acid (7:3:0.1 v/v/v). Linear ascending development was carried out in twin trough glass chamber. The plate was sprayed with 10% sulphuric acid, heated at 110°C and immediately scanned at 540nm using Camag TLC scanner III. The system was found to give compact spots for oleanolic acid (R f value of 0.58 ± 0.01). The linear regression analysis data for the calibration plots showed good linear relationship with r 2 = 0.9922 ± 0.0002 in the concentration range 50-500ng per spot. The mean value (± S.D) of slope and intercept were 5.989 ± 0.0491 and 211.547 ± 4.5092 respectively. According to ICH guidelines the method was validated for precision, recovery, robustness and ruggedness. The limits of detection and quantification were 10 ng/spot and 30 ng/spot respectively. The oleanolic acid content of methanolic extracts was 3.45%. Recovery values from 99.38 - 100.79 % showed excellent reliability and reproducibility of the method. Statistical analysis of the data showed that the method is reproducible and selective. Since the proposed mobile phase effectively resolves oleanolic acid, the developed HPTLC method can be applied for identification and quantification of oleanolic acid in herbal extracts and formulations. Quantitative Estimation of Berberine in Roots of Different provenances of Berberis aristata DC by HPLC and Study of their Antifungal Properties p. 355 Rashmi , A Rajasekaran, Rekha Pokhriyal, Rashmi , YP Singh Berberis (Family: Berberidaceae), a genus of stiff shrubs, is distributed in temperate and subtropical parts of Asia, Europe and America. Berberis aristata DC is one of the chief sources of the drug (Rasaut) which is useful in the treatment of jaundice and enlargement of spleen. Alkaloids, terpenoids, flavanoids, sterols, anthocyanins, vitamins and carotenoids have been characterized from the different parts of the plant. Berberine is considered to be its active ingredient besides palmatine, jatrorhizine, berbamine, etc. In spite of its use as an ingredient of several formulations, the precise and sensitive analytical method for quantification of berberine is not available. A precise, sensitive and reproducible method using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) was developed to quantify berberine alkaloid in the root samples of B. aristata. The separation was carried out using C-18 column and mobile phase used was acetonitrile and water (1:1). The detection was performed using UV-VIS detector. The proposed method can be used for detection, monitoring and quantification of berberine in B.aristata. Differential antifungal activity against three common forest pathogens was also quantified in varied sources of B. aristata. Micropropogation and Organogenesis in Adhatoda vasika For The Estimation Of Vascine p. 359 Kadam Shalaka Dinesh, Sandhya Parameswaran Adhatoda vasika (Family: Acanthaceae) commonly known as vasaka has been used in traditional system of medicine for several respiratory tract ailments. Vasicine and vasicinone are the important alkaloids of vasaka having bronchodilatory and expectorant effect. In the present study we have tried to develop callus cultures of vasaka from leaf, petiole and nodes by using different plant growth regulator (PGR) combinations. The best PGR combination in terms of growth index, bioactive secondary metabolite content and repeatability to induce callus was determined. Secondary metabolite recovered from callus was identified using a standard sample of vasicine by chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. MS medium prepared with 10.7µM NAA (Naphthalene acetic acid) and 2 .2µM 6BA (6 benzylaminopurine) showed 90% repeatability to induce callus with 7th day callus induction and secondary metabolite concentration of 3.2 % on gram dry weight basis. An attempt to increase secondary metabolite concentration using cell suspension culture was tried and a rise in alkaloidal content was obtained during a period of one month study. Organogenesis was established using nodes as an explant and shoots were observed after 18 days. The results of the present study revealed that the developed callus, shoot and root invitro cultures can be used as alternative source for production of vasaka alkaloids of pharmaceutical interest. Therapeutic Effects of Allium sativum on Lead-induced Biochemical changes in Soft tissues of Swiss Albino Mice p. 364 Arti Sharma, Veena Sharma, Leena Kansal Allium sativum (Meaning pungent) belongs to the Alliaceae family and genus Allium, is generally known in the developing world for its characteristic flavor, a medicinal plant and a source of vegetable oil. Besides, the plant is reported to have various biological activities including hypocholesterolemic, antiatherosclerotic, anticoagulant, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-diabetic, antitumor agent; used for treating various disease such as inflammation, cardiovascular and liver diseases. The objective of this study is to investigate the therapeutic effects of Allium sativum on lead induced toxicity in mice. Chronic dose of lead (2 mg/Kg body weight, i.p.), showed significant decrease in antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and the nonenzymatic antioxidant as glutathione (GSH) and total protein content in the liver, kidney and brain. This decrease was accompanied with significant increase in lipid peroxidation and cholesterol level. Also, there were disturbances in the liver, kidney and brain functions manifested by significant changes in their functional markers. Efficacy of garlic to reduce tissue lead concentration was also evaluated. Mostly, all of the investigated parameters were restored nearly to the normal values after raw garlic extract treatment. In conclusion, garlic exerts its effects not only as an antioxidant but also as a sulfur donor. So, garlic has a promising role and it is worth to be considered as a natural chelating agent for lead intoxication. Effect of Subacute Exposure of Wrightia tinctoria Bark Extract on Hematological, Biochemical and Antioxidant Enzyme Parameters of Rat p. 372 Papiya Bigoniya, AC Rana Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.) R.Br. extensively used in the Indian system of medicine, is a small deciduous tree of the family Apocynaceae The plant is very useful as stomachic, antidysenteric, carminative, astringent, aphrodisiac and diuretic, used in the treatment of abdominal pain, skin diseases and bilious affections. This plant is reported to have fungicidal, antinociceptive, wound healing, immunomodulatory and antiulcer activity. The major phytoconstituents are triacontanol, tryptanthrin, (â-amyrin, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, (â-sitosterol, cycloartenone, cycloeucalenol, (â-sitosterol, lupeol, wrightial, 14á-methylzymosterol desmosterol and clerosterol. A number of poly herbal formulations containing W. tinctoria is available in market for psoriasis, diarrhoea and dysentery, dandruff and for rejuvenation of joint function. The present study was undertaken to investigate the effect of sub-acute administration of W. tinctoria bark extract on some haematological, biochemical, histological and antioxidant enzyme status of rat liver and kidney following 21 and 45 days treatment. The animals were observed for gross physiological and behavioural responses, food and water intake and body weight changes. Free radical scavenging activity and histopathology was done on liver and kidney samples. W. tinctoria showed significant hemopoiesis with increase in body weight signifying anabolic effect. It significantly reduced serum SGOT level and increased glucose levels. W. tinctoria caused increased SOD activity of liver along with catalase of both liver and kidney and decreased liver peroxidase (P<0.001). These features indicate that W. tinctoria upto 1000 mg/kg daily dose is safe and has potential to be consumed for long time in management of various diseases. Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Grangea maderaspatana Poir. p. 381 Veena Patel, Sangita Shukla, Sandip Patel The present study was aimed to investigate the antioxidant activities of the methanolic extract of Grangea maderaspatana Poir (Compositae). The antioxidant activity of the extract was evaluated using fi ve in vitro assays and was compared to standard antioxidant (Ascorbic acid). Further, Total phenolic contents of the extract were determined by using Folin-Ciocalteu method in order to evaluate a relationship between the antioxidant activity and the phytochemical constituents. The total phenolic content was found to be 121.45 ± 2.56 μg Gallic acid equivalent of phenol. The extract and ascorbic acid were found to have different levels of antioxidant activity in the systems tested. Methanolic extract of Grangea maderaspatana (GMME) exhibited significant (p<0.05) reducing power ability, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, nitric oxide radical scavenging activity, hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) scavenging activity and inhibition of β-carotene bleaching. In DPPH radical scavenging activity NO scavenging activity,H 2 O 2 scavenging activity, and β-carotene bleaching assay the IC 50 values obtained for GMME were found to be 46.55 ± 1.67 μg/mL,120.73 ± 0.694 μg/mL, 30.54 ± 1.11 μg/mL and 209.73 ± 4.63 μg/mL respectively and for Ascorbic acid the IC 50 values were found to be 24.96 ± 1.95 μg/mL, 236.37± 1.394 μg/mL, 57.34± 1.29 μg/mL and 339.16 ± 5.30 μg/mL respectively. The antioxidant property depends upon concentration and increased with increasing amount of the extract. The free radical scavenging and antioxidant activities may be attributed to the presence of phenolic and flavonoid compounds present in the extract. The results obtained in the present study indicate that Grangea maderaspatana is a potential source of natural antioxidants.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6246
__label__wiki	0.932327	0.932327	Middle-aged Asian man assaults sleeping girl with his pubes (on a train). Don’t be doubting my subject line. I would not write something like that just for cheap clicks. I only report real life. Because it’s all the news that’s fit to print. Unfortunately, “fit” is relative. That’s pubic transportation in Asia, for you. They look Japanese to me. Ed Buck, creepy Democratic donor from L.A., once again brings jungle fever and sexual perversion to a happy junction. Anyone remember this? About a year and half ago, I posted: Ed Buck, celebrating diversity, meth and writing checks to the DNC. In the post, I linked this L.A. Times news clip regarding the death of a young male prostitute at the home of Ed Buck, one of those Podestian DNC sexual fiends who flock to that Party’s liberal nexus in abundance. The tales that dog can tell… Back in 2017, from the Times, details of the death. Los Angeles County sheriff’s detectives are searching for people who spent time with prominent Democratic donor Ed Buck as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal overdose of a 26-year-old man at his West Hollywood home, two law enforcement officials with knowledge of the case said Tuesday. Authorities launched a new investigation Monday into Gemmel Moore’s July 27 death “to determine if any criminal culpability exists” after his mother and friends questioned whether the drugs that killed him were self-administered. County coroner’s officials ruled Moore’s death an accident, and an initial review by sheriff’s deputies found nothing suspicious. Capt. Chris Bergner of the sheriff’s homicide bureau said detectives also want to review a journal found among Moore’s possessions. The Times reviewed pages of the journal, in which Moore purportedly wrote about his use of crystal meth and made accusations against Buck. “I pray that I can just get my life together and make sense. I help so many people but can’t seem to help myself. I honestly don’t know what to do,” one December journal entry reads. “I’ve become addicted to drugs and the worse one at that. … I just hope the end result isn’t death.” Coroner’s officials said they recovered a notebook, a backpack, a tablet and some other items that belonged to Moore from Buck’s home. A family friend provided The Times with a video showing him picking up the journal from the coroner’s office. Moore’s mother, LaTisha Nixon, said her son worked for a time as an escort and used drugs. Shortly before his death, he told her he was homeless. Coroner’s officials said that Buck was inside the Laurel Avenue home at the time of Moore’s death and that drug paraphernalia was recovered from the scene. The Times interviewed another man who said he reported his complaints about Buck — similar to those made in the journal — to the Sheriff’s West Hollywood station on the morning of July 4. The man, who asked that he remain anonymous, described himself as a male escort. Buck is a longtime political donor invested in progressive causes, including LGBT civil rights and animal welfare issues. He also served on the Stonewall Democratic Club Steering Committee. Last week, the group requested Buck’s resignation in the wake of Moore’s death. Amster said Buck agreed to resign because he did not want to draw negative publicity to the organization. Little late for that, no? Ed Buck, yeah. You know the type. Ingratiating leftist faggot who parrots every talking point of the crooked Democratic Party and who adeptly shrouds himself in a cosmetic cloud of virtuosity and social concern and basks in the glow of the Californian Democratic machine cogs who proliferate like piranhas around the “Industry” circles here in Los Angeles. A vile nasty piece of filth who preys on drug addicts and feeds them their weakness in order for him to assume sexual authority. And once in a while, something goes “wrong.” Ask Gemmel Moore, the young kid who died in Buck’s home in 2017. Gemmel Moore Twice in a while, something goes askew. This Ed Buck character assuredly does not abide by safe words. He’s edgy that way. But a good Democrat. Another dead man, another adventure for our gay rat, Ed Buck. For the second time within 18 months, a man was found dead at the West Hollywood home of wealthy Democratic donor Edward Buck, authorities said Monday. Paramedics responded to Buck’s apartment in the 1200 block of Laurel Avenue shortly after 1 a.m., where they discovered an unresponsive victim, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. They tried reviving the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Officials only described the victim as a black man in his 50s. Investigators did not release his name Monday. His death comes after 26-year-old Gemmel Moore was found dead from an apparent overdose at the same apartment on July 27, 2017. On Monday, officials confirmed Buck was present during both incidents and said Moore’s case is now facing another review. “It is suspicious that this has happened twice now,” sheriff’s Lt. Derrick Alfred told KTLA, “so we’re going to conduct a thorough investigation to determine if it is criminal in nature.” However, Buck was not named as a suspect and has not been arrested. His attorney, Seymour Amster, has denied Buck is responsible for either death. Amster told reporters Monday that the man found dead had been friends with Buck for 25 years and “had already been partying … and already taken some substances” before he arrived. He said Buck was in the shower for some of the time and had not taken any substances with the victim. Don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes or the bouncy Hardy boys to see the obvious criminal algorithms, do you? Dozens of activists rallied outside the apartment Monday evening, calling for the prominent donor’s arrest and prosecution in connection with both deaths. Political strategist and commentator Jasmyne Cannick said the prominent donor been using his wealth to avoid prosecution. “He gives money to (L.A. Mayor) Eric Garcetti, he’s given money to (L.A. County District Attorney) Jackie Lacey, he’s given money to (former U.S. Senate candidate and state Sen.) Kevin de Léon, he has given money to Gavin Newsom, our new governor,” she said. “He spreads his money around to get access and influence into these powerful circles.” Buck also previously donated to Hillary Clinton. Those who knew him have said the 26-year-old was working as an escort when he visited Buck’s home in July 2017 — an allegation Amster denied.Similar accusations were made following Moore’s death, with outraged loved ones insistent that Buck played a role and should face repercussions. Moore’s mother, Latisha Nixon, has accused Buck of having young black men like her son ingest dangerous amounts of drugs for his own pleasure. She has said other escorts have confirmed the allegations. “Ed Buck has been soliciting young gay black men,” Nixon said weeks after her son’s death. “He has them wear these long white ‘under-johns.’ He takes pictures of them,” she said. “He hits them up with meth. The more meth that they smoke and inject, the more money that he gives them.” Another man who said he was also a victim of Buck, who asked to remain anonymous, previously told KTLA that Buck would instruct escorts to use high levels of drugs so he could watch their reactions. “He gets his thrills just based off you getting high,” he said. “He wants to see your reaction. He wants to see how can you take it — if you can handle it or not.” Yeah, just your typical Democratic aspiring bigwig who uses power and influence to camouflage his venal behavior. Apparently, not for long. archive Roosh and Schrödinger MSM: If you can't think of anything nice to say about them, don't say it... The harder they fall. So long, superman! Game is reactionary Enter shit storm...(aka, Seth Rich's last laugh)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6248
__label__wiki	0.925759	0.925759	Top Stories Opp, BJP fight pitched battle on Balakot Opp, BJP fight pitched battle on Balakot pioneeradmin March 5, 2019 No Comments IAF Chief says Pak mission achieved, Force don’t count toll, Cong seeks proof, BJP flys opp canards An all-out war has broken out over the casualty figure of the February 26 air raid on Balakot in Pakistan with two top Congress leaders Digvijay Singh and Kapil Sibal seeking proof of Indian Air Force’s strike destroying the biggest camp of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Pakistan. They accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of politicising terror. Also, the Congress asked the PM to clear the doubt after one of the Union Ministers denied TV reports that 300 terrorists were killed in the air strike. Reacting to the Opposition’s charge, the BJP accused the Congress of “misleading” the country by its “fake and fabricated” narratives. While Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa on Monday asserted the Indian fighter planes hit the desired target but it is not their job to count the dead. “If we plan to hit the target, we hit the target. The Indian Air Force does not count the number of dead and the casualty figure of the air strike. Death toll depends on the number of people present at the target,” said the Air Chief Marshal while addressing a Press conference at Coimbatore after attending a function in which two units of the IAF were honoured with the President’s Colours by President Ram Nath Kovind. Dhanoa said, “If we plan to hit the target, we hit the target. Why would he (Pakistan PM) have responded if we dropped bombs in the jungles… The target was hit, it has been clearly amplified by the Foreign Secretary in his statement.” This was the first official reaction of the Air Chief after the Balakot operation which triggered a war of words between the Government and the Opposition. When his attention was drawn to some reports that stated that the bombs were dropped away from the target, Dhanoa said, “Our report says otherwise.” He also set at rest all doubts about the denial of Pakistan that they lost F-16 aircraft. India has in its possession pieces of the AMRAAM missile. “Obviously, I think they have lost F-16 aircraft in that combat. So, obviously, they have been using that aircraft against us,” he added. The Air chief also revealed that the first Rafale jet would join the IAF fleet in September 2019. Meanwhile, holding the Government guilty of politicising terror, Sibal tweeted, “Modi ji must answer as the international media like New York Times, Washington Post, London-based Jane Information group, Daily Telegraph, The Guardian and Reuters are reporting that there is no proof of militant losses at Balakot in Pakistan.” Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh too questioned the air strike in Pakistan and demanded proof. The Congress reactions came in the wake of Union Minister SS Ahluwalia’s statement that neither Modi nor any Government spokesperson had given any figure on the casualty of air strikes. “Rather, the Indian media and social media users were circulating an unconfirmed figure of terrorists killed,” he said. “Modi ji, Your Central Minister is denying TV news that the Prime Minister ever confirmed the killing of 300 terrorists in IAF air strikes in Pakistan. Ïs it true? If not, the PM should tell the truth to the country,” Sibal said on Twitter. Congress chief spokesman Randeep Surjewala also put out a news report about Ahluwalia in this regard. Punjab Minister and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu said, “300 terrorist dead, Yes or No? What was the purpose then? Were you uprooting terrorist or trees? Was it an election gimmick? Deceit possesses our land in guise of fighting a foreign enemy. Stop politicising the Army, it is as sacred as the State.” West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee too demanded evidence of the pre-emptive strike on JeM training camps in Pakistan by the IAF. She also said the Opposition parties want to know the details of the air strike IAF on Pakistan. Taking a dig at the Opposition, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said Congress and its allies are “crying” while terrorists and their sponsors are being hit. “Is this a coincidence or a partnership? It is unfortunate when the entire country is speaking in one voice to salute our armed forces’ valour, the Congress and its allies are raising such questions,” he said. Naqvi accused the Congress and its allies of “irresponsible behaviour”, saying these comments show their mindset on a sensitive issue like national security. “The country no longer expect the Congress and its allies to welcome security forces’ action to end terrorism but they should at least not mislead the nation and insult Armed forces with fake and fabricated stories,” he said. Tuesday, 05 March 2019 \| PNS \| Chennai Digvijay Singh seeks evidence of casualties in airstrike Brace up for scorching summer as trend intact Kathua justice: 3 get life, three 5-year jail ‘Wounded’ Bengal tigress pounces on BJP Nitish confines romance with BJP to Bihar India now has sniper edge over Pakistan Didi to boycott Niti meet Nation outraged at toddler’s murder Govt puts Rajnath back in top panels	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6249
__label__cc	0.658441	0.341559	Director of Digital Media Director of Special Events Director of Internal Affairs Internship & Scholarship Watch Regional Conference We're finally ready to #DiveIn! Agency Tours: Saturday, April 8, 2017 Katz & Associates Our exploration of San Diego's diverse PR industry began with a tour of Katz & Associates, a nationally recognized communications firm that specializes in issues-based communication for clients in the public and private sectors. Guests set sail on an inside look of its office and an informational presentation about the firm's work in community outreach. San Diego Convention Center Our course continued to the San Diego Convention Center, where we disembarked to tour the premier convention center of America's Finest City. Guests dived into its communications team's work in promoting tourism and local businesses, educating citizens about the convention center's regional impact and engaging its audiences through visual storytelling. Network Night: Saturday, April 8, 2017 We invited PR professionals of all ages to plunge into their careers through our Network Night at Barra Barra Saloon, anchored in the heart of Old Town. Attendees forged meaningful connections with local professionals and lasting friendships with students from San Jose State University, California State University-Northridge, University of Nevada, Las Vegas and SDSU. With a total of 43 guests throughout the night, Barra Barra Saloon's spread of bite-sized Mexican food was perfect for snacking on while shaking hands and trading business cards. Two tailor-made Snapchat filters were created for the event, which spurred a steady flow of engagement and the use of our conference hashtags, #PRSSAinSD and #DiveIn, on all digital platforms throughout the night. The filters reinforced our conference's ocean-themed branding with turquoise waves and our conference's logo. Snapchat wasn't the only photo magic taking place -- the event featured a photo booth complete with a pre-recorded branded message and instant printouts featuring our conference logo with the message "Network. Grow. Explore. PRSSA 2017 Regional Conference." It was an attraction that kept guests lining up and coming back multiple times throughout the night, so they could take home a memory of the event and even share it on social media. Our conference's keynote speaker Amanda Sapp, vice president of planning for Edelman, accompanied by her longtime friend and former professor and mentor Kaye Sweetser, Ph.D., APR + M, PRSA Fellow were in attendance -- both of whom are respected members of the PR industry. Melissa Cameron of Southwest Strategies and Brianne Page from Port of San Diego, two PRSA SD/IC Chapter executive board members, among other School of JMS faculty also made appearances at the event. Another friendly face present was Liz Skeele, PRSSA National's vice president of professional development. The evening ended with a group of happy friends parting ways not with a "goodbye," but a "see you tomorrow!" PRSSA 2017 Regional Conference: Sunday, April 9, 2017 Registration and Breakfast: 8-9 a.m. Students from SJSU, Biola University, California State University-Dominguez, CSUN, UNLV, California State-Fullerton, SDSU and Cal Poly Pomona arrived at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union on the SDSU campus -- ready to #DiveIn. At registration, attendees received a branded name tag and a navy conference tote, which included the program, conference schedule, flyers, pamphlets, SDSU pens and KIND bars donated by the event's sponsors. All of these items reinforced our conference's branding and showcased our theme to our attendees. Our oceanic decor, gold PRSSA letter balloons, event-tailored Snapchat filters and PRSSA SDSU-branded step and repeat encouraged conference guests to take pictures and post them to Instagram and Twitter with our conference's hashtags, #PRSSAinSD and #DiveIn. Throughout the conference, waves of engagement poured in on all digital platforms. Mikayla Duchene, PRSSA SDSU director of special events and conference coordinator, prepared students to embark on their journey into the ocean of PR with introductory remarks. Afterwards, PRSSA SDSU President Graciella Regua gave her welcome address and introduced our keynote speaker. Keynote: 9:40-10 a.m. Amanda Sapp Guests dived into the beginning of our conference with Amanda Sapp, the vice president of planning for Edelman. Sapp shared her knowledge of the industry and her unique experiences that led her to become the vice president of planning at a leading global communication marketing firm. She also discussed the well-known Edelman TRUST BAROMETER, revealing that trust is at an all-time low. Therefore, it's the responsibility of mass-communications professionals to establish credibility and trust with their key publics. Sapp ended her session with a few words to steer our guests' future careers in the right direction," Be competent. Be sincere. Be consistent." Session I: 10:45-11:45 a.m. Political PR: Hope Reilly and Dariel Walker, Southwest Strategies Dariel Walker and Hope Reilly from Southwest Strategies splashed into session I by discussing Southwest Strategies' campaign opposing the One Paseo Project. Walker and Reilly described the challenge of engaging community members throughout their long-term campaign and the success they achieved in influencing changes to the One Paseo Project. Walker and Reilly emphasized the importance of listening to influential community members, researching public policy and maintaining trust. Hilton Bayfront Case Study: Brook Trujillo, Hilton Bayfront In the other room, Brook Trujillo from the Hilton San Diego Bayfront explained how she turned the tides to create momentum and excitement around Holiday by the Bay, the hotel's holiday programming. Guests sailed through Trujillo's journey of creating buzz around the hotel's winter wonderland transformation and its goal to create magical holiday memories. Session II: 1:15-2:15 p.m. Entrepreneurial Panel: Jennifer Borba von Stauffenberg, Sara Brooks and David Oates, APR After lunch, guests convened for session II. The entrepreneurial panel set sail with CEO and Founder of Covet PR Sara Brooks, President of Olive PR Solutions Inc. Jennifer Borba von Stauffenberg and President of Stalwart Communications David Oates, APR. Each panelist described the waves of challenges they overcame to start their firms and the currents that influenced them to do so. Key takeaways the panelists provided were: Know your craft and be the best that you can be. Know the type of organization you want to serve. Identify characteristics that make you stand out from the rest of the practitioners. Sports Panel: Ian Cook, San Diego Sockers and Jamaal LaFrance, former San Diego Chargers In the other room, Ian Cook, the director of marketing/PR for the San Diego Sockers, and Jamaal LaFrance, the media/PR coordinator for the former San Diego Chargers, discussed key aspects of sports PR. They emphasized the importance of being versatile, applying best practices and communicating with fans. Immediately after session II came to a close, attendees crowded the hallway to network with speakers before the last session of the day. Session III: 2:30-3:30 p.m. San Diego Zoo 100th Anniversary Campaign: Ted Molter, San Diego Zoo Global After exchanging business cards with the previous panelists, students took their seats to listen to the final speakers. Ted Molter, the chief marketing officer of San Diego Zoo Global, joined the conference to speak about the brand's marketing strategy and his team's success in driving the nonprofit's mission to save species worldwide through conservation science. Students were completely immersed in Molter's transition from starting his career taking care of penguins to becoming an influential storyteller for a global brand. Tourism and Hospitality PR: Marlee Ehrenfeld and James McIntosh, MJE Marketing In the other room, Marlee Ehrenfeld and James McIntosh from MJE Marketing, a nationally award-winning full-service agency, walked students through four steps to achieve a strategic communication plan: research, planning, execution and evaluation. Ehrenfeld and McIntosh stressed the importance of research to steer your communication plan in the right direction. Ehrenfeld and McIntosh's various case studies gave students a strong foundation to set sail into their careers understanding these essential four steps. Closing Remarks: 3:45-4:30 p.m. When session III ended, attendees gathered to listen to closing remarks. Regua thanked our teams, volunteers, attendees and sponsors for their contributions and support. To conclude the conference, PRSSA National Vice President of Professional Development Liz Skeele awarded our Chapter for its hard work and dedication in planning the conference. Attendees parted ways as they returned home, taking with them newfound knowledge and inspiration to bring into their future careers.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6257
__label__cc	0.694354	0.305646	Arts & Culture Film Music Food Books Theatre Arts & Culture/ Masthead/ The Official News Source of Sarah Lawrence College It's not just the government that's watching you February 28, 2014 / SLC Phoenix At my high school, all students were required to sign an “Acceptable Use” policy that allowed their cell phones or any other electronic device to be subject to random search by the school administration at any given time. This was not major surveillance, but it was an invasion of privacy. Fortunately I never became a victim of this, yet we as Americans are all “victims” in the world of domestic surveillance. This surveillance is not only conducted by our government, but private companies looking to sell a product, who in turn, infringe on our state of personal enfranchisement from intrusion or disturbance within our private realms. So, why do most Americans seem more worried about government surveillance by “Big Data” and less worried about commercial surveillance by Big Data? Everyday users of Facebook and Google, for example, are tracked consistently in ways that violate their privacy. But the government’s doing this is what seems to worry people most. According to a recent Huffington Post poll, nearly 60 percent of Americans are against the National Security Agency's massive collection of data on telephone and Internet use. According to the same article, even though many people are aware of the government's promises to protect civil liberties, they are still suspicious about the government’s willingness to violate citizens’ rights to privacy, and only 53 percent think that the government helps protect freedoms. Many call to mind the oppressive government “Big Brother” as in George Orwell’s novel 1984. They think of it as totalitarian and repressive. They think of it as only a step away from a total police state, where no one has any individual freedom and the police can come and take anyone away at any time. This is an important fear for people in a democratic society to have, not because of its reality but because an absence of that fear would suggest a citizenry that has become complacent. This public focus on government surveillance alone allows corporate surveillance to go on under the radar. It is as if only the government can watch, or rather spy on, its citizens and when it does watch them, freedom will necessarily be lost; but the government is not the only one watching American citizens. So are Google, Facebook, and major retailers like Macy’s and Best Buy. Both Facebook and Google use data about users to better their advertising advantage and to sell products. Think about it: on your Facebook page, advertisements along the side column are specifically chosen based on your search history, browsing history, and likes and interests that you display on your profile. There’s a reason why the ads that appear on your home screen are accurately relevant. This kind of information helps advertisers develop profiles of shoppers. Commercial organizations are currently developing software that can track shoppers by location and actually influence their buying in stores. In some cases, shoppers agree to be tracked in order to get bargains, free apps, and access to in store Wi-Fi. This free stuff is a way to track a consumer's online and in-store movement in order to steer them to products. Also, the NSA could not do its work without the data it gets from commercial sites. Facebook might use certain demographic to place ads, while the government uses it to determine security threats. Both spy on American citizens to the same extent, though for different purposes. People need to realize that the kind of data-based surveillance practiced by both government and private corporations are in reality not all that distinct. Both are violations of privacy and both are probably unavoidable, the government for security purposes and private companies like Google because this is the best way for them to turn a profit and supply information to their paying advertisers. But this kind of surveillance is not like having the police come through your door in the middle of the night. It is less traumatizing but more insidious, because the feeling of being watched and of having one’s moves tracked by a company who sees people only in economic terms has the effect of making us prisoners in a consumerist panopticon. Although I am no longer a high school student subjected to an inappropriately cavalier form of scholastic oppression, my existence outside of high school dictates that I now enter the world of full scale domestic surveillance, and thus becoming a victim of an opressive hand of high control and no elect. (Sources: Huffington Post, Christian Science Monitor, NPR.com) by Gabe Salomon '17 gsalomon@gm.slc.edu February 28, 2014 / SLC Phoenix/ government, security, editorial, AUTHORgabesalomon SLC Phoenix The Phoenix is a non-profit, student-run publication representing the voices and opinions of Sarah Lawrence College community members. Our print edition publishes bi-weekly on Tuesdays, and our online edition is updated multiple times per week. Anyone may attend our open meetings at 9:00 PM on Wednesday nights in the North Room of the Pub. Welcome to The Phoenix, your newest ... Students will potentially be able to switch meal plans during the semester without an administrative fee, Trujillo… https://t.co/aKj9lFEBZw Trujillo and Crandall answer individual questions after most of their audience walk out. #SLCTownHall https://t.co/DwVoryUsV1 Student activist yells “no justice, no peace,” and calls for end of meeting 12 minutes early. Most students leave #SLCTownHall Performance> A Rocky season for rocky horror picture show Film > Students are Still Reeling Over the Reelies Radio > Don’t Change that Dial: WSLC Radio Music> Student Profile: Jaela Cheeks-Lomax NEW! Read the latest sports updates here	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6264
__label__wiki	0.536998	0.536998	[22] Arsene Wenger thinks Alexis Sanchez has lost his confidence Thread: [22] Arsene Wenger thinks Alexis Sanchez has lost his confidence Red News I love Anderson New Red News 256 with Gary Neville interview out on Tuesday. Single print copies at https://rednews.bigcartel.com/produc...view-pre-order Kindle Store http://www.amazon.co.uk/Barney/e/B009N4YJ0Q/ Subscribe in Print or PDF form - http://www.rednews.co.uk/subscription.php App/itunes/Newsstand - 3 or 12 months + free back issues - http://bit.ly/RedNewsApp "I believe he has lost confidence. The strength of Alexis Sanchez is to take initiative to dribble and to take people on. Those are the players who are most vulnerable when they lose confidence their game is based on that and having that feeling to take initiative, he has lost that slowly. Since the start of the season he had a high level of physical energy but he has lost that as well. Certainly he is refreshed now because Mourinho left him out for a while." New Red News 263 out 12th May 2019 http://www.rednews.co.uk/current-issue.php Subscribe to Red News, print or digital at http://www.rednews.co.uk/subscription.php The Red News App. on itunes at http://bit.ly/RedNewsApp RN now on Kindle - all our recent and current issues available on the Kindle at http://www.amazon.co.uk/Barney/e/B009N4YJ0Q Become an online VIP - full news on one page and forum access http://www.rednews.co.uk/vip.php Browse our unofficial United shirts + hats + books + fanzine deals http://rednews.bigcartel.com/ Android users can get each Red News through the Exactly App at https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d.androidpaper A FREE PDF download taster of the mag via http://www.rednews.co.uk/downloads/free-red-news.pdf Donate and help the cause at http://www.rednews.co.uk/support-red-news.php Red News Podcasts on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/...655778894?mt=2 Red News. Founded 1987. United's first fanzine. twitter @barneyrednews email: feedback@rednews.co.uk There's nothing on Earth like being a Red	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6270
__label__wiki	0.514955	0.514955	Home > Articles > Digital Audio, Video Capturing Video on your Mac By Dave Taylor A Guided Tour of EyeTV Capturing Video Burning a DVD You have 100 hours of favorite TV programs and movies sitting on the hard disk of your DVR. So how do you get some of them into your Macintosh and thence onto a DVD disk? "It'll cost a few bucks, but it's easy!" says author Dave Taylor. iMovie 4 and iDVD 4 for Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide I'm not a big fan of television. Most discussions about the latest sitcom leave me scratching my head and wondering what people are talking about. Nonetheless, there are a few shows that I enjoy watching, and I'm a big fan of movies; I once figured out that I watch over 500 movies per year! The biggest improvement to my television watching has been the addition of a Digital Video Recorder (DVR). The unit that I have from the Dish Network (my being a Dish Network subscriber will prove important later in this article) isn't an actual TiVO, but it offers 90 percent of the functionalityincluding the pause and rewind of live video, and a powerful programming and archival system. That's where this article begins, with 100 hours of my favorite programs sitting on the hard disk of my DVR. So how do I get some of them into my Macintosh and thence onto a DVD disk? There are other reasons to capture video on a computer, especially including editing movies and burning DVDs, but with applications such as iMovie and modern Firewire-enabled camcorders, that's as easy as plugging the camera into the Mac and turning it on. iMovie launches, and it's one click to "capture video" and begin the fun, but it's a phenomenally time-intensive task of turning raw footage into something coherent. The first thing that's obvious if you look at the back of a modern Macintosh is that there's no video-in port, so somehow the video that's coming out from your TV/video entertainment system needs to be turned into a Mac-friendly signal or the Mac needs to get a video-in port. There are a couple of options in this area from ATI, Eskape Labs, Focus Enhancements and Elgato Systems. I opted for the latter choice because the Elgato EyeTV 200 includes composite, S-Video, and stereo audio connectors along with a more standard coax/cable connector; and it is a Firewire-based video device. Just about all the other choices are USB-based, and I'm interested in capturing the highest possible quality video, which translates to a whole lotta data pouring through that wire at any given time. The EyeTV 200 costs $349 at the Elgato online store. Adobe Premiere Pro CC Classroom in a Book (2019 Release) By Maxim Jago Final Cut Pro X 10.4 - Apple Pro Training Series: Professional Post-Production By Brendan Boykin	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6275
__label__wiki	0.751601	0.751601	Introduction to Mac OS X By Robin Williams Get to Know Your Desktop and Finder Get to Know Your Finder Windows Get to Know Your Home and its Folders Take Advantage of the Sidebar Change the View of the Finder Window Use the Buttons in the Finder Window Select Multiple Items in the Finder Use the Dock Use the Trash Understand the Various Disk Icons Understand the Various Library Folders Use Mac OS X Together with Mac OS 9 Look for Contextual Menus Work with Keyboard Shortcuts Burn a CD or DVD Learn Simple Troubleshooting Techniques Learn More About Mac OS X What You've Learned Page 1 of 18 Next > Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger: Peachpit Learning Series Become familiar and comfortable with the Desktop and Finder. Understand the Finder windows and how to use them. Learn to use the Dock. Work with contextual menus and keyboard shortcuts. Burn a CD or DVD. Learn to watch for tool tips and other visual clues. Know where to go for more information. Tiger is the latest and greatest version of the Mac OS X operating system. But even though it's the latest and greatest, it's still Mac OS X. In this section you'll become familiar with the basics of using your Mac in general, and the following sections will deal more specifically with the changes that appear in Tiger. If you haven't yet installed Tiger, please see Lessons 1 or 2. Once you've got it installed and have gone through the setup process, you're ready to start using it! When you turn on your Mac, you'll always see your Desktop,.shown below. This is also called the Finder, although technically the Finder is the application that runs the Desktop. Whenever you see a direction that tells you to go to the Desktop or to the Finder, this is where you need to go. Because of the way the computer works, you might see the Desktop but not actually be in the Finder. Get in the habit of checking the application menu, as shown top-left. When you are really in the Finder or at the Desktop, the application menu will show “Finder.” Make sure you can get to the Desktop or Finder when necessary As you work on your Mac, you will be using a number of applications in which you'll create your documents, but you'll often want to go back to the Finder, which sort of acts like home base. The name of the active application, the one that's currently open and available to use (including the Finder), will always be displayed in the application menu. Keep an eye on that menu. To go to the Finder at any time, do one of these things: Single-click on any blank area of the Desktop. Single-click on any Finder window (shown below) that you see. Single-click the Finder icon in the Dock (shown on the opposite page). Check to make sure the application menu says “Finder.”	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6276
__label__cc	0.634695	0.365305	Last updated by Lewis Howes at August 23 2013 . Tag Archives \| tickets World Cup 2014 Ticket Demand Heats Up Written by Josh Hoffert in Sports Ticket Sales The FIFA World Cup 2014 is set to take place in Brazil on June 12. If you are trying to grab some tickets, you better cross your fingers because applicants are chosen at random. These tickets are hotter than than the bottom of your laptop. ‘World Cup 2014’ Tickets in high demand On Tuesday, one… Miami Marlins Responsible for 20 Percent of MLB’s Declining Ticket Sales Written by Sean Larson in Sports Ticket Sales Major League Baseball has seen a decline in ticket sales, down about 3 percent in 2013, and the blame is being put on the Miami Marlins. Playing their second season in their new ballpark. the Marlins account for about one in every five unsold tickets in baseball, or 20 percent of the decline in ticket… Nebraska Basketball Tickets Already Sold Out for 2013-14 This fall, the Nebraska Cornhuskers will be moving into a new basketball arena, and fans are excited. So excited in fact, that the athletic department announced on Friday that the public’s allotment for tickets is already sold out for the 2013-14 season. Pinnacle Bank Arena, which will be located in downtown Lincoln, will hold 15,147… Miami Marlins Offering Buy One, Get One Free Ticket Promotion In a sign of despearte times in South Florida, the Miami Marlins are having to resort to a ticket promotion most other teams and owners could view as laughable. In order to prevent an embarrassing turnout on opening day, the Marlins are offering a buy one, get one free promotion. Any fan who purchases a ticket to… Remember the Fans – Super Bowl XLV Seating Disaster Written by Neil Braslow in Sports Business Super Bowl XLV was going to be a great day. My father passed down his love and passion of sports to me at a young age. We had spoken for years about one day going to see our favorite football team, the Green Bay Packers, play in the Super Bowl. Several years earlier, my father… How to Sell Sports Tickets In The Face of a Player Work Stoppage Written by Bill Guertin in Sports Ticket Sales It’s keeping team owners and sales VP’s up at night – and everyone else that’s involved in professional sports. Facedwith the threat of a potential labor strike, those who are in sports ticket sales are being asked to continue to stay the course and call their prospect lists. While managers are saying “Business As… Three Keys to Increasing Sponsorship ROI Written by Lewis Howes in Sports Sponsorship (This is a guest post by Rana Akkaya) Sports sponsorship and event hospitality is a great platform to build business-impacting relationships through shared out-of-office experiences. Companies need to be confident that the dollars invested in sponsorships are being spent effectively and that every asset received is being maximized. As a result, Sponsorship ROI (Return of… How the Carolina Panthers Use Social Media Written by Brendan Wilhide in Uncategorized The Carolina Panthers are challenging their fans to compete in the ‘Panthers Purrsuit’ social media contest, the first of its kind in the NFL, on Saturday, October 23. Fans will pair up into teams of two and compete against other fan teams in an all day “Amazing Race” style contest which will take place at locations throughout greater Charlotte. The Purrsuit begins at Bank of America Stadium at noon. Teams will then follow a series of clues and instructions and complete challenges at locations throughout the day. Make the New Geek on the Web for You Written by Tyler Johnson in Sports Business SeatGeek.com launched in September of 2009 and functions a bit like some of the websites developed for the travel industry, but for your favorite sports teams. Out of the frustration of being a Red Sox fan and always having to pay a premium for tickets, Russ & Jack Groetzinger came up with SeatGeek.com to rid them and other fans of that “I’ve been ripped off feeling.” How to Use a Pen to Sell On the Telephone With cell phones, call forwarding, and the death of the land-line in the home, most often we have no idea where our prospects might be when we’re calling them about our sports ticket opportunities. They could be in the car, the supermarket, out on a date, or anywhere else you could imagine. Wherever your prospect…	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6283
__label__cc	0.613984	0.386016	0420 349 737 Like Us on Facebook About Karen Stanley Firearms Law Intervention Orders Bail Applications Strictly speaking, traffic offences are criminal offences. However, unlike the majority of other criminal offences, most traffic offences come under specific legislation; the Road Traffic Act 1961, Motor Vehicles Act 1959, and the Australian Road Rules. Traffic law is very technical and complex, so the proper defence of traffic offences requires detailed knowledge of these specific laws. A number of traffic offences such as drink driving and speeding differ from regular crimes in that prosecution are able to rely on what are called “statutory aids”, which are basically certificates, the contents of which become proof of certain facts. An example of this occurs with speeding charges, where police can sign a certificate stating that the speed gun was accurate. The Court can then presume that the speed gun is accurate and it is up to the defendant to prove otherwise. This is in effect a reversal of the onus of proof. It is very difficult to do and can be very costly for a defendant to rebut the presumption. Most people who choose to defend traffic law charges do so to try to keep their licences. While there are options such as pleading guilty and making an application for a reduction of demerit points, often the only way to keep your licence is to plead not guilty and be acquitted of the charges. Most traffic charges are successfully defended on legal technicalities, such as challenging the certificates, or by knowing when prosecution haven’t proved an element of the offence. If you need your licence for your livelihood, then you need a lawyer who knows the technicalities of traffic law. Karen Stanley knows traffic law. She knows the requirements for valid expiation notices and charges, and knows what defects will render particular charges invalid. She has an in-depth knowledge of the legislation governing traffic offences and knows exactly what prosecution need to prove to secure a conviction. Importantly, she knows when prosecution cannot prove an element of the offence. Karen Stanley understands the intersection between the law and the scientific principles behind the speed guns used by police, and she uses this knowledge to secure outstanding results for her clients. Karen Stanley successfully challenged the certificate used by prosecution in speeding charges in the 2016 case of Police v Butcher. In that case, the South Australian Supreme Court found that prosecution could not prove that the speed gun was accurate to the extent stated in the certificate. The effect of this was that prosecution could not prove the charges against her client and he was acquitted of the speeding charges. Contrary to the SAPOL media release that the decision was “unusual” and wouldn’t create a legal precedent, Stanley Law has again replicated this result, proving that the underlying legal principle of the defence is not only sound, but broadly applicable. Police v Butcher has indeed created a legal precedent and the judgment continues to affect speeding charges in the Courts in 2017 and 2018. When you instruct Stanley Law to represent you, you will know very early on whether you have a chance of successfully defending traffic charges. If there are no defences available, we will let you know and will advise you of other options available to you, such as structuring a plea which will minimise a licence disqualification, or negotiating with prosecution to have the charge amended to one with a lesser penalty. We help you weigh up the legal costs of defending charges against the financial impact of a licence disqualification. When you choose Stanley Law, you will know the likely outcome before you financially commit. We don’t beat around the bush. We believe that our clients deserve honest and straightforward legal advice. Clients don’t like nasty surprises. Neither do we. Get the right advice the first time. Click here to contact Stanley Law or call us on 0420 349 737. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-02/speeding-fine-challenges-likely-after-landmark-sa-ruling-lawyer/7807582 http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/road-safety-minister-peter-malinauskas-says-speed-cameras-are-accurate-confident-that-landmark-case-wont-create-legal-precedent/news-story/3b973a9363de9020fb7210e0a25e7150 Stanley Law articles on Traffic Law Driving Unregistered/Uninsured Proven experience and a history of outstanding results for clients in our specialist areas. A no-nonsense approach to providing legal advice so that clients have a realistic expectation of possible outcomes. Affordable legal representation. karen@stanleylaw.com.au Copyright © 2019 · Created by Zaliet Law Firm Websites, Hosted by LEAP Legal Software · Login	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6284
__label__cc	0.561556	0.438444	Section 44AD of Income Tax Act – 1961 October 21, 2017 Tax Hunts The government continually discourages the taxpayers to misuse the tax laws and hence keep changing their laws often. This scheme is old and useful, but the Government has brought in the specific improvements. Today we will talk about Section 44AD of income tax Act 1961. Section 44AD of Income Tax Act 1961 Section 44AD of income tax Act deals with the presumptive taxation. To reduce the administrative burden of government and the compliance of small assessees, the government has introduced the section 44AD in Income Tax Act. It is not compulsory to maintain the books of accounts for an assessee, who adopts the provisions of sections 44AD. This section presumes their profits to be a certain percentage of gross receipts or turnover. The government introduced section 44AD to give relief to small assessees engaged in business except for the business of hiring, plying, or leasing of goods. Provisions of this section apply to an individual, HUF and partnership firm but not to a limited partnership firm. This section also not covers a person earning income in nature of commission or brokerage and nor a person carrying on any agency business. Profits Assumed According to the current scheme of presumptive taxation, the profits of a business are assumed as under: Section 44AD: For businesses with the turnover of less than Rs. 2 crores per annum, section 44AD will assume profit at 8% of sales. If the turnover is more than Rs. 2 crores per annum, income would be computed as per the normal provisions of the Income Tax Act. It is also mandatory for an assessee to get his accounts audited U/S 44AB. Section 44ADA: For professionals with the turnover of less than Rs. 50 lakhs per annum, this section will assume profit at 50% of sales. Section 44AE: For transporters, section 44AE will assume profit at Rs. 7,500 per vehicle per month. To encourage the businesses to receive payments digitally, the government has provided an incentive to businesses who receive payments digitally. This incentive is applicable from the financial year 2016-17 and is only provided to businesses U/S 44AD and not to professionals or transporters. As per this, section 44AD will consider the profits at 6% of total payments received digitally. But for the cash payments, the profit will remain to continue to be at 8%. If an assessee is applying U/S 44AD, he cannot claim any expense or depreciation. Any deduction which the provisions of section 30 to 38 allow, for the purpose of income computed U/S 44AD shall be deemed to have been already given full effect and so this section will not allow any further deduction. The government has introduced several amendments in section 44AD in Finance Act, 2016. These are applicable from the financial year 2016-17. They are as follows: Section 44AD will not allow the deduction of salary, remuneration, or any interest paid to partners. Businesses claiming benefit U/S 44AD needs to pay 100% tax applicable by the 15th march of the FY. Even no other provisions of Advance Tax are applicable. An assessee must remember that if he is opting for the presumptive scheme, he must file presumptive scheme for at least 5 years in a continuation or he stands to lose presumptive tax benefits. This section will also disallow him from presumptive taxation for the next 5 years. An assessee should also remember that if he is not opting for presumptive taxation U/S 44AD, section 44AD will not make him liable to maintain the books of accounts. He is liable only when his total income exceeds the taxable limit. Some of the relevant points U/S 44AD If an assessee is carrying on more than one business, section 44AD takes into account the total turnover of all the business. If he is carrying on business as well as profession, section 44AD shall apply only to the income earned from business. The standard provisions of the Income Tax Act shall apply to the income earned from a profession. Section 44ADA of Income Tax Act 1961 Section 43B of Income Tax Act – 1961 (2017-18) February 20, 2018 Tax Hunts 0 Section 50C & 50CA of the Income Tax Act Section 50C-Special Provision for Full Value of... Section 55A has provided the circumstances in which and the purposes for which; the tax authorities... Section 144 of the Income Tax Act covers the provisions relating to the “Best Judgment Assessment”....	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6291
__label__cc	0.53956	0.46044	Win-Win Partnerships - Be on the Leading Edge with Synergistic Coaching Win-Win Partnerships takes Coaching and Partnering to a new level. This book explores much more than employer/employee relationships. One gets a sense of the power that can come only through synergistic partnerships whether they be in or out of the workplace. The coaching process is given extensive, in-depth treatment. Each of the eight steps is given a full chapter with detail and clarity. Chapters one through four explore partnering and coaching through an in-depth look at our values and getting a feel for synergistic partnerships in general. Chapter five introduces the Coaching Model and is a good introduction of the coaching process. In chapter six, we see a specific example of a coaching opportunity and the positive outcome of creating a partnership instead of forcing our commanding style of leadership that can lead to adversarial relationships. Chapters seven through fourteen cover each of the eight steps one by one. Do not miss chapter fifteen: "Creating a Learning Relationship." The authors give eight wrap up points which bring coaching into perspective. Chapter fifteen send you off with a clear idea of what coaching is all about. It's about people, partners, and learning practical skills. Win-Win Partnerships - Be on the Leading Edge with Synergistic Coaching is published by CMOE Press and is available for $29.95 plus shipping and handling by calling toll-free 1-888-COACH99 or you can find more of their www.cmoe.com/coaching-book.htm">coaching books, visit their www.cmoe.com/bookstore">bookstore. The Oz Principle - A Book Summary In The Oz Principle, Connors, Smith, and Hickman brilliantly use the analogy of "The Wizard of Oz" to discuss a business philosophy aimed in propelling individuals and organizations to overcome unfavorable circumstances and achieve desired results. This philosophy can be encompassed in one word: ACCOUNTABILITY. The Southwest Airlines Way - AchieveMax� Top Ten Book Review Over the years, several books and countless magazine and newspaper articles have been written about Southwest Airlines. Numerous MBA programs highlight the Southwest structure, its culture, its CEO, its low fares and other reasons as to why it is the bright spot in an otherwise dismally performing industry. Mathew and the Highland Rescue - Book Review "A stimulating adventure! Sabine Muir has written a wonderful children's story that can be read many, many times. This is a time-travel, Christian fantasy novel that reminds me a little bit of one of my favorite childhood books, 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'. Why They Launched Harry Potter At 12:01 Midnight A missionary and his family were forced to camp outside on a hill. They had money with them and were fearful of an attack by roving thieves. The Red Hourglass: Lives of the Predators, by Gordon Grice The black widow spider is notorious for eating her mate as they copulate, but how many of us know much more than that about this beautiful, mysterious, spider?Grice collects black widows and keeps them in jars and studies them, and he tells us more than we care to know at times. But it is not just black widows that interest Grice, it is rattlesnakes, praying mantis, tarantula, pigs, dogs, and the recluse spider. Headlong Into Quicksand: The Tale of Today in America America�s 220 years of Democracy (of its 400 years) is longer than the Greek 100 (of 1000), the Roman 150 (of 1000), or the British 180 (of 1600.) These European democracies are the only large ones ever. Bury My Heart at Redtree Title: Bury My Heart at Redtree Author: Patrick Chalfant Genre: Suspense/Thriller ISBN: 1-930709-53-6Patrick Chalfant weaves a tale that is a mixture of psychological suspense, Native American mysticism and revenge in his sophomore novel Bury My Heart at Redtree. Redtree follows Taylor, a promising young psychology student as he builds his masters thesis around the revenge he has planned for those who are responsible for his parent's death. Ideas Are Free - A Book Summary Without great ideas, no organization can stay afloat, much less flourish. Managers and top executives are constantly struggling to come up with big ones - creative marketing strategies, ingenious cost-cutting schemes and other corporate solutions that will save time and money and improve productivity. Fire in the Ice: Book Review "An excellent novel that will wring tears of frustration and pain and then tears of joy from the reader.'Fire in the Ice' is a perfect title for this book. Reality Checked - Book Review Reality Checked - Life through Death, is a moving saga about finding meaning in a world of suffering and pointless hate based on the color of skin. Former school teacher and Theologist, Victor Waller has incorporated many of life's issues through the lives of his characters who were forced to make decisions in hopeless situations. Author Releases Comprehensive Family History Book On The Family of JACKEL, JECKEL, IEKEL, YAKEL When the topic of family history comes up, where do you stand? How do you respond when someone asks you where you are from, or when questions about your surname are raised? Do you wish you could give something more than a vague reply, such as, "I grew up around here, and I'm not sure about the name. . Review of Alicia Maldonado: A Mother Lost by Ardain Isma This modern, aristocratic book portrays real-life events and how hard it is to deal with them, overcome them, or even struggle with them. Such is life, anywhere you put it, in the Caribbean or otherwise. Kashmir: Behind the Vale Kashmir has been a reason for at least three wars between India and Pakistan. Over the past 15 years, the name Kashmir has become synonymous with violence and terrorism. Tom Peters crafted a moving, educational animal adventure story in his novel Star. This is a dog-lover's fiction - written for a young adult audience. Story Structure - Three Heroes Three Heroes Story Structure follows the Hero's Journey mould but distinguishes itself by making both the hero and the shape shifter both likeable and deserving of the final prize.The Classic Hero's Journey also makes the shape shifter likeable and deserving of the prize but in Three Heroes, we get more of the Shape Shifter's back-story and surprisingly little of the Hero's. Erasure and the Othering of Texts Percival Everett's Erasure takes a look at how racism affects various aspects of our lives that we may be unaware of. An excellent example of this is when Ellison ventures into the bookstore to look for his novel only to realize that they are in the Africa-American literature section.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6294
__label__wiki	0.817859	0.817859	Grubauer's 44 saves help Avalanche overcome Stars 3-1 DALLAS — Philipp Grubauer was spectacularly stubborn in goal on a night when Colorado's defense got in on the offense. Grubauer made a career-high 44 saves, including 23 in the third period, and defensemen Erik Johnson and Tyson Barrie scored to help the Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Thursday night. The Colorado goalie has allowed just two goals while facing 104 shots and carrying the Avalanche on a three-game winning streak that has vaulted Colorado into the Western Conference playoff picture. "Over the last couple games, just take it chance by chance and situation by situation," Grubauer said. "Read the game, scan who's on the ice. Scan where they come from. Read where the puck is going. Just simplify it." Colorado coach Jared Bednar said Grubauer was the difference against Dallas. "We get a great goaltending performance from Grubauer and it's enough to win," Bednar said. "But I thought first 40 minutes especially, we did a lot of good things, and our guys are having fun right now. They want it, obviously you can see that." Carl Soderberg added an empty-net goal with 49 seconds left for the final margin, helping the Avalanche leapfrog idle Minnesota for eighth place in the conference standings. Colorado took a deep tiebreaker lead over Arizona, which lost Thursday, for the second wild card. Colorado and Arizona have 78 points each, and the Avalanche currently would advance based on a better goal differential. The Coyotes will play at Colorado on March 29. Tyler Seguin scored the lone goal for Dallas with 5:01 to play. Ben Bishop made 29 saves, but his personal winning streak ended at six games. "I did think Colorado's desperation in the first period was above ours," Stars coach Jim Montgomery said. "In the second period, I thought it was even, and then in the third I thought our desperation exceeded theirs." Even though the Stars are 1-2-1 in the first four games of a homestand, Montgomery insisted his team is on the right track. "We're going to end up on the right side of the scoresheet if we keep playing this way," he said. Dallas retained the first wild card by a four-point margin, but fell four points behind third-place St. Louis in the Central Division. Colorado outshot the Stars 13-9 in the first period. Momentum shifted in Dallas' direction in the second period - until the Avalanche scored at 17:20. Samuel Girard sent a pass to Johnson high in the left faceoff circle. Johnson one-timed a slap shot inside the left goalpost. "I was ready for it," Bishop said. "He's just got kind of a heavy shot and just got on me quick. Maybe one I'd like to have back, but it was a pretty good shot." After two periods, the shots were even at 21. Barrie scored at 5:19 of the third, sending a wrist shot from the top of the right circle in off the left post. "Creating offense is a five-man job," Bednar said, "so we need the help from our (defense) and we got it tonight. Tyson Barrie seems to have caught fire here a little bit." Barrie has scored four of his 11 goals in the last three games. Seguin, frustrated by Grubauer on close-in shots, finally scored from the outside edge of the right circle. "I thought we all played pretty good," Bishop said. "I thought Grubauer played excellent and kind of stole the game." NOTES: Johnson's goal, his first in 20 games, came on his 31st birthday. ... Barrie's goal was his 300th career point. ... Colorado acquired Grubauer in a trade with Washington completed during the 2018 NHL draft at the American Airlines Center, the Stars' home ice. ... Seguin's 28th goal ended a nine-game drought. He had 10 shots on goal. MacKinnon and Dallas captain Jamie Benn each had nine. Avalanche: Return home Saturday for the first game of a back-to-back, home-and-home series with Chicago. Stars: Complete a five-game homestand against Pittsburgh on Saturday before taking a four-game trip to western Canada. Subban records first career shutout, Vegas tops Jets 5-0 It finally happened: Twins rocked 14-4 by Mets for third loss in a row • Twins	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6295
__label__wiki	0.584349	0.584349	Science 456462543 Park Nicollet comes up short in first year of Medicare program By Jeremy Olson Star Tribune November 10, 2017 — 12:05am Public debate over the federal Affordable Care Act has centered on the highly politicized efforts to insure all Americans, but its long-term success hinges on two other goals: how to simultaneously lower the cost of medical care and improve its quality. Which is why it’s disheartening to learn that Park Nicollet Health Services lost money last year in the latest federal experiment to reward doctors and hospitals that provide high-quality, efficient care — and penalize those that don’t. The St. Louis Park-based health care provider, which operates Methodist Hospital, lost nearly $700,000 participating in the Medicare Next Generation program because its outlays for the care of nearly 14,000 elderly Medicare recipients were higher than predicted. The 2016 results were published last month by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Leaders at HealthPartners, the parent organization for Park Nicollet, said they were disappointed but expected better results next year based on what they learned. “We didn’t enter the program to do it for a year,” said Donna Zimmerman, a HealthPartners senior vice president. “We entered the program with a long view of working with Medicare to change the way care is delivered and provide value to seniors.” Park Nicollet was part of Medicare’s original Pioneer experiment, which operated with a similar risk-reward structure. And the health system made money in three of those four years. (Allina Health and Fairview Health also took part in Pioneer, making Minnesota a leading state in the effort. Both made money on the program last year.) Next Generation comes with greater risks and rewards, plus incentives to use telemedicine to increase patients’ access to care and home visits to help patients stay healthy and out of the hospital. Zimmerman said Park Nicollet discovered in the 2016 results that it was spending more than expected on kidney failure patients. Enrolling them in a medication management program has reduced costs and hospitalizations while improving patients’ health, she said. “If we can keep them out of the hospital, that’s a good thing for everybody.” The first-year results were based only on financial performance. Next year they will be adjusted with quality-of-care measures such as patient satisfaction surveys and cancer screening rates. More health systems, including Allina and Fairview, are now taking part in the Next Generation experiment. Many expect permanent changes in the way Medicare pays for care, and they want to be prepared. Jeremy Olson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter covering health care for the Star Tribune. Trained in investigative and computer-assisted reporting, Olson has covered politics, social services, and family issues. jeremy.olson@startribune.com stribJO Star Tribune Recommends Variety Is trick-or-treating dead? Not really, but it's been tamed Local Rosemount woman studying in Omaha killed in eclipse traffic Gophers Big Ten media reacting to P.J. Fleck's first speech will crack you up Sports Momentary lapse costs MN United in 1-0 loss at Real Salt Lake Is trick-or-treating dead? Not really, but it's been tamed Rosemount woman studying in Omaha killed in eclipse traffic Big Ten media reacting to P.J. Fleck's first speech will crack you up Momentary lapse costs MN United in 1-0 loss at Real Salt Lake More From Science Is a peek into the future worth your privacy in the present? That concern was pushed to the spotlight this week with the resurgence of a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to transform your current face into your younger and older selves. Minnesota DNR calls for loon watch after uptick in suspicious deaths West Nile virus has been confirmed in two dead loons, and is suspected in others. A summer afternoon at the beach quickly became a scramble to save a pod of disoriented pilot whales, as vacationers on a popular Georgia island joined lifeguards and state wildlife crews in the water to stop dozens of the large marine mammals from beaching themselves. Checking your texts, and your blood sugar Some systems can also send notes and alerts to doctors. NASA's next giant leap: Return to the moon and beyond • Science Minneapolis VA tests immunologic treatment for Gulf War Illness • Science Health briefs: Express weight training may have most of the benefits of multiple reps • Science Workplace clinics could be making a comeback • Science Climate change has extended Minnesota's ragweed season • Science	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6296
__label__wiki	0.848951	0.848951	Visiting the Log House Accessibility Museum Admission Visiting with Children Admission Discounts Grounds / Town Park Museum Shop Hours Area Restaurants Museum is open: Tours depart at: The museum is viewed on guided tours which depart from the Museum Shop, located in the original kitchen of Gustav Stickley's Log House. Museum Shop doors open at noon, and tour tickets are purchased from the Shopkeeper. The tour lasts approximately 75 minutes. CLOSED: New Year's Day, Independence Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. In Mr. Stickley's Home: The Essential Tour Explore the Log House at Craftsman Farms, Gustav Stickley’s rustic country estate and a National Historic Landmark. Largely restored to its 1910 - 1917 appearance, the Log House at Craftsman Farms is the only home Stickley designed and built for his own use. This basic tour lasts approximately 1-¼ hour, and includes a brief walk outdoors. Visitors are taken through the two main floors of Stickley's dream home, the Log House, offering an in-depth look at Stickley's life and work. Our knowledgeable docents afford every visitor the opportunity to ask questions and discuss areas of interest. Tours depart from the Museum Shop. Advance registration is not required for this tour. Remember to check out our other upcoming programs and special tours. Museum Admission: $10 Adults $7 Seniors and Students $4 Children (up to age 12) Free for Members, and children age two and under. For groups of eight or more, please see Group Visits. Museum Shop Hours: Thursday through Sunday Noon to 4:00 p.m. The Museum Shop is housed in the original kitchen of the Log House. Purchases made in the Shop directly support the operations of the Stickley Museum and the care of this National Historic Landmark. Our Museum Shop is mission-driven, and features a selection of Arts-and-Crafts style home décor, textiles, art prints, pottery and tiles, books, and Stickley-branded merchandise. We feature many products from local artists and small and family-owned companies, and items made in the USA. There is no admission fee to enter the Museum Shop, and visitors are welcome to drop in during open hours to browse and to shop. Tours begin and end in the Museum Shop. See Visiting the Log House section for information on how to view the Log House museum. The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms is committed to assuring that all individuals can participate in our programs. If you require the use of assistive listening devices or other special assistance please call 973.540.0311 at least two weeks in advance. We are a Parsippany-Troy Hills Town Park: Even on days when the Log House museum is not open, our grounds are open to the public from dawn to dusk. We invite you to take a stroll, have lunch at one of our picnic tables, and take in the sights and sounds of nature. Bring our Grounds Map with you and explore the history and architecture of Gustav Stickley's Craftsman Farms. Visiting with Children: Download our children's activity sheet Mr. Stickley's Treasure Hunt to make your visit to the museum even more fun! Admission Discounts: GROUP/PROGRAM NAME DISCOUNT Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms Members Free Admission; 10% off in Museum Shop Stickley Museum Library Pass Free Admission North American Reciprocal Museum Members Free Admission; 10% off in Museum Shop American Alliance of Museums Members Free Admission National Trust for Historic Preservation Members 50% off Admission; 10% off in Museum Shop THIRTEEN Members 50% off Admission; 10% off in Museum Shop Active Duty Military Families (Armed Forces to Labor Day) Free Admission; see details below Parsippany-Troy Hills Residents (Summer Thursdays) $1 Admission; see details below Families First Discovery Pass (WIC) Free Admission for up to 4. See program descriptions below for more details on eligibility and membership. These discounts apply to standard admission fees, which cover the In Mr. Stickley's Home: The Essential Tour. These discounts do not apply to other tours, programs, or special events. Become a Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms Member Join today and become part of a vibrant, growing cultural center. Members provide critical support and enjoy exclusive privileges, including invitations to special programs and trips, a year's subscription to our quarterly newsletter, Notes from the Farms, free admission for our standard tour, and discounts on merchandise at the Museum Shop and on the web, and on many programs. Member of another museum? Are you a NARM Member? The North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association is one of the largest reciprocal membership programs in the world! NARM has over 750 arts and cultural institutions across North American who offer their individual NARM qualified members free admissions and shop discounts and more. To receive NARM benefits you simply join your favorite arts/cultural institution at the NARM level. You can find a list of participating NARM institutions here, and check your membership card for a NARM sticker. We are a Blue Star Museum! The Stickley Museum is proud to once again join with other museums across the country in honoring our nation’s service men and women. Along with the other 2,000 Blue Star Museums we are offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day. This free admission program is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, which includes active duty U.S. military – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, as well as members of the National Guard and Reserve, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps – and up to five family members. For more information about the Blue Star Museums program, visit their FAQ. We are a National Trust Distinctive Destination National Trust Distinctive Destinations, formerly called Partner Places, are a group of diverse historic sites across the country that help illustrate the breadth and depth of the American story. From house museums to working farms, these places can add memorable moments to your off-the-beaten-path roadtrip, new educational opportunities for a family vacation, or even become your new favorite gift shop. Best of all, these places proudly offer discounted admission to National Trust members including discounts in the museum or gift shop where applicable. Parsippany-Troy Hills Residents Enjoy $1 Neighbor Days on Summer Thursdays! Parsippany-Troy Hills Township residents are invited to enjoy $1 admission on “Summer Thursdays” in July and August. When you arrive at the Museum, tell our shopkeeper you live in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township to get this fantastic deal! 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__label__wiki	0.653151	0.653151	‘New’ George Michael single featuring Nile Rodgers is released September 7, 2017 by Paul Sinclairtags: 1990s, George Michael A ‘new’ George Michael single was played on Chris Evans’ BBC Radio 2 show this morning that features the guitar and production talents of Nile Rodgers. The song is actually a reworked version of an old track called Fantasy, a rare non-album B-side that was issued on the flip-side of Waiting For That Day, the second single from 1990’s Listen Without Prejudice, Vol 1. Friend and songwriter David Austin (described on the radio as “George’s manager”) wrote a note to Chris Evans, which the DJ read out on air, just before he played the song. The contents were as follows: “Fantasy was originally meant to be on Listen Without Prejudice and was intended to be one of the singles from the album. But somehow, it got lost in the ether in what was going on at the time. Although George did then release it as a B-side in 1990. However, years later – just last year – when looking for a lead single for the reissue of George’s Listen Without Prejudice / MTV Unplugged album – and to accompany the new film Freedom that George had just finished working on, before Christmas – Fantasy was his first and obvious choice. So, George phoned up Nile Rodgers, his good pal, in early 2016, because the two of them have always spoken the same musical language, as long as they’ve known each other, and Nile reworked the record…” You can listen to the new version below. The compressed horns and ’90s rhythm track of the original are gone and in their place is Rodgers’ trademark rhythm guitar and a lighter touch. If you don’t know it, here’s the original version: George clearly loved this track since it was also remixed in 1998 by James Jackman and Niall Flynn for inclusion on George’s Outside single. In fact, Fantasy really got around, since, for no logical reason that anyone can think of, it was also included on the bonus disc of the 2011 reissue of his 1987 album Faith. So the question you might now be asking is whether this new version of Fantasy going to be included on the delayed reissue of Listen Without Prejudice, or is it just a promotional single? SDE can confirm that the two CD edition will indeed include it, at the end of the MTV Unplugged performance on CD 2 of the double-disc package. For the four-disc (3CD+DVD) super deluxe edition the sets had already been manufactured, so the song will be included as a download, if you buy that package. The original Fantasy and Fantasy ’98 both feature on CD 3 of the super deluxe edition. Listen Without Prejudice will be reissued on 20 October 2017. What do you think of this new version of Fantasy? Leave a comment! Listen Without Prejudice: 3CD+DVD super deluxe Listen Without Prejudice: 2CD deluxe Amazon uk 4.17 Order Amazon de 5.57 Order Amazon usa 9.18 Order Amazon fr 6.07 Order Amazon it 8.63 Order Amazon es 8.97 Order JPC de 8.99 Order Listen Without Prejudice: remastered vinyl Listen Without Prejudice, Vol 1 – 2CD deluxe CD 1 Listen Without Prejudice remastered 1. Praying for Time 2. Freedom! ’90 3. They Won’t Go When I Go 4. Something to Save 5. Cowboys and Angels 6. Waiting for That Day – George Michael / The Rolling Stones 7. Mothers Pride 8. Heal the Pain 9. Soul Free 10. Waiting (Reprise) CD 2 – MTV Unplugged 2. Fastlove – George Michael / Patrice Rushen 3. I Can’t Make You Love Me 4. Father Figure 5. You Have Been Loved 6. Everything She Wants 7. The Strangest Thing 8. Older 9. Star People 10. Praying for Time 11. Fantasy (featuring Nile Rodgers) Listen Without Prejudice, Vol 1 – 3CD+DVD super deluxe CD3: B-Sides And Mixes 1. Soul Free (Special Radio Edit) 2. Freedom! ’90 (Back To Reality Mix) 3. Freedom! ’90 (Back To Reality Mix Edit) 4. Fantasy ’90 5. Freedom! ’90 (Edit) 6. Cowboys and Angels (Edit) 7. If You Were My Woman 8. Too Funky (Edit) 9. Crazyman Dance 10. Do You Really Want to Know 11. Happy 12. Too Funky (Extended) 13. Too Jazzy (Happy Mix) 14. Fantasy ’98 15. Heal the Pain – George Michael with Paul McCartney 16. Desafinado – George Michael with Astrud Gilberto Disc: 4 – DVD 1. The South Bank Show 1990 4. Freedom! ’90 (MTV 10th anniversary) 120 responses to ‘New’ George Michael single featuring Nile Rodgers is released Ads w smith says: Disgusting that when paying double to have the box set with extra tracks that you don’t actually get the physical version of Fantasy ft.Nile Rodgers as clearly stated on all packaging.\Little bit cheated KevinK says: … so the box set doesn’t include the remix on the actual MTV disc … but the packaging all seems to suggest that it does! It’s listed prominently on the sticker on the front of the box and is listed as being the final track on DISC 2 on the tracklisting on the paper stuck to the back. I can’t find any mention of the remix being download only – are Amazon etc going to be hit (again) with bad reviews and disgruntled purchasers who don’t read SDE and think they have a defective product? I see the Freedom documentary is being promoted on Channel 4 as coming soon. William_M says: short trailer of the upcoming documentary has been released https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYe2waF8tTs Steve Pain says: I am really looking forward to this release and have been since I preordered a year ago (and was hoping it would materialize a year before that on the actual 25th anniversary). It has always been an album close to my heart and I think it is a work of art from beginning to end. Although MTV unplugged does seem out of place in this set I am happy to finally have it in this set. And fantasy ’17 certainly feels out of place at the end of the unplugged set so I am actually glad it’s not on it! (I love the rework by the way). Anyway, with a film looming it looks like this release will see the light of day and we can celebrate the man and the music. I, for one, am waiting for that day. Charlie Waffles says: I am fine with a download code. I just wish George was still around. Let’s all enjoy the man’s music… a good song is a good song is a good song……..! and Nile Rodgers is a master re-mixer. You just have to hear what he did with Duran’s ‘The Reflex’ (really a pretty bland album track) – he totally revamped it and made it an incredible pop single. The Reflex is brilliant…although not sure he ever managed such an amazing transformation with any other song. Martin Kilroy says: Oddly the only one I can think of without his trademark guitar! Neil Kelly says: Not heard the song yet but struggling with this. All the time they’ve had to sort this out and now it’s missing from the SDE but included on the standard 2CD edition. Oh and don’t remind me it’s available for purchasers of that set as a ‘free download’. Who needs that? If you want to actually play your CD’s (as people buying this do), who wants to burn a CD of 1 track and actually eject and play this one song seperately. Seems ridiculous to me. Something i keep wondering (and i see above that the MTV unplugged is out of place here), does anyone know why we get the audio of MTV unplugged and a DVD but not the MTV unplugged on the DVD? That alone would’ve made me purchase this. As it stands i’m not buying ANY of these products. It’s a big ‘NO’ from me… What many people don’t realise is that Fantasy was actually recorded in 1987 for the Faith album. Being the perfectionist that he was George wasn’t 100% happy with it and so kept it back for the follow up LWP with the intention of re-working it. Of course it didn’t make that album either in the end but George obviously liked the song as he kept going back to it. If you listen to the song it actually fits into the Faith era perfectly (though I prefer LWP) Like Paul I am a little suspicious around this whole Nile Rodgers remix project and also feel there is a bending of reality, however well intended. I am just disappointed that Nile Rodgers of all people has taken a great George Michael song and stripped the best parts away and left it sounding like a demo… Christophe says: So it’s worst than what I thought : that’s a 2017 remix of a 1987 song, shoehorned on a cd which contains a 1996 concert, to celebrate a 1990 album… The MTV Concert really is out of place… Lol spot on Christophe!! So, we’re talking about a 2017 remix of a 1990 song, inserted on a cd which contains a 1996 concert to celebrate a 1990 album… The track listings of the box sets (Faith before this one) baffle me… Too many songs are missing, while others are completely out of place. I’m very disappointed and will not buy them. Thankfully I have all the tracks I need on CD-singles, etc. but it still feels like missed opportunities to me. That said, I would definitely buy a CD-single of this new version :) Modernaire says: I forgot to say, after I hit the ‘Post Comment’, that I’m kind of surprised, and slightly disappointed, that a ‘Listen Without Prejudice VOL. 2’ wasn’t added to the super deluxe version, or even a LWP UBER version. That would include many of those songs that ended up as one of singles or part of other benefit releases in the 90s. I mentioned above that one of the songs meant for Vol 2 was ‘Too Funky’, it’s a really prolific time for GM, and after Faith, a kind of masterpiece. Vol. 1 stands as one of my most favorite albums of all time and has a special meaning in my life, growing up at the time into young adult hood, I felt the maturing of GM and matched what I was going through also. Anyway, let’s hope a Vol 2 will one day be released perhaps with Trojan Souls, it’s George Michael’s OPUS. Naj says: Trojan souls will turn up Andros georgiou has the masters From the moment I played the CASSINGLE back in 1990 ‘FANTASY’ was always one of my most favorite songs of GM’s. I never told anyone of course, because music and these great music artists were a personal, private joy, way before the socialist social media era we live in now. But this jam was the jam back in ’90. I always felt it was strong enough to be a single and here it is in a new version but the original will always be the best. The breakdown on the original where George really get’s down is brilliant, I wouldn’t mind hearing a remix with Nile’s playing, with original tracks. This new version seems thinned out but overall it’s a buns treat as I’m also a big Nile Rodgers fan. The original in my looking back, fit the whole super model vibe of the early 90s era, predating GM’s other Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 2 track ‘Too Funky’. I had the Fantasy’Cassingle’ too :) Not sure I’ll really buy the story about how George wanted it on LWP but somehow this ‘accidentally’ didn’t happen etc. George knew what he was doing with that album and Fantasy doesn’t really fit the mood/tone. There’s a bit of me that doesn’t even believe that before he died, George asked Nile Rodgers to do the remix, because why have they waited so long to do it (Nile was working on it only a few weeks ago) with all the implications it has had with the box set? However, it would be a bit much to come out publicly and say such a blatant untruth, so I’ll assume it is true. Having said that… with both of these situations (David Austin’s statement read out on the radio and the narrative around Nile and the remix) it does feel as if there is a slight bending of reality to fit a marketing message. Anyone agree, or am I being a bit cynical and mean-spirited? Absolutely agree with you, Paul! I call bullshit on David Austin’s “press” release (though dressed up as “heartfelt note”). As a longtime GM fan, we should expect more of this nonsense from now on, just as during George’s lifetime, as he was surrounded by yaysayers professionally and as part of his private life. The “download vs. bonus track on CD2” controversy is even funny, especially considering the drama of GM’s career trend. It infuriates me as much as makes me shake my head in disbelief at George, as I did about most of his life and career, it’s even funny if you think about it. 10o% true…. I don’t think gm would have allowed this remix out ..7/8 tracks were finished for the new album so let’s seee Wat happens I have to agree with the other posters that releasing a “super deluxe edition” which is missing a track that is included in less “deluxe” editions is total BS – I don’t care what the reason is. If I wanted to download the release I’d just get it through my subscription to Apple Music. I bought the CDs because I want the songs on CD. That said – the Nile Rogers remix of Fantasy is brilliant and I still can’t believe George Michael is gone – one of my all time faves. Sam Lowry says: Every new version of Fantasy is case of diminishing returns. The original is almost as perfect as it gets and I started to prefer it to its A-side a long time ago. 98 is still a pleasant version. It removed a bit funkiness and received a bit of Disco in return. Ironic then that one of the Godfathers of Disco removes all that is good and seems to be turning in something closer to a demo than a finished track. I listened to it but don’t think I will again. They should offer to mail out the revised CD2 to those that purchase the full box set or release a CD single. Peter Anderson says: Pre-ordered the superdeluxe edition when first announced – mainly to see the South Bank Show footage again. Much prefer the original to the Nile remix so not going to get overexcited about missing that. I’d be happy if they added vinyl though and kept it at the same price!! Daran says: I knew I had the original somewhere. It is on the ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ best of. Clearly GM thought highly of this song. Here’s the link to SDE’s original article about this release from September 2016 which shows a photo of the Super Deluxe set http://www.superdeluxeedition.com/news/george-michaels-listen-without-prejudice-reissued-as-super-deluxe/ Michael Khalsa says: Sounds good. I heard the original coming from a passing car yesterday. Also the estate seems to know what it is doing. Keeping it classy. Unlike the Michael Jackson estate with their offerings. Adore Nile Rodgers as well. MusicFan says: I agree Michael. His family, friends and [most] fans have been very respectful. Soon after George passed the family did officially say not to expect any unreleased music, however, the good news is that this week, the family issued a press statement saying…. “Our aim is to carry on, as we know Yog would have wanted, to share and enjoy his precious legacy and to continue to bring you joy – through his extraordinarily beautiful music. David [Austin], along with Yogs loyal creative team, will continue bringing you all the projects they had been working so hard on for you, exactly as Yog would have wanted…” This is great news for all of the loyal fans!!! Gary C says: This statement doesn’t sound like the man who only released 5 studio albums in 30 years, one being a covers album. Are we supposed to take what they say at face value? that he had all this stuff they plan to release in the can and up to GM’s high standards? Never the most prolific, but in his lifetime most of his released music was at such a high standard, what comes across is that he was very guarded about what he put out. I would be very disappointed if we get some rubbish, and this remix is pretty poor and does not bode well for the future. Expect a compilation ASAP. Yes. I’m not sure George would have liked that cover for the 2 cd set though. A better bet would have been that beautiful picture on the inside sleeve or just leave it as is. Also I’m sure that David Austin will include this version of ‘Fantasy’ on an anthology if one is released. My main wish list is expanded versions of the 3 Wham! albums. They should include the best performances from shows like top of the pops. They were a very visual group. Plus a photography book of Wham! & George Michael with a company like Taschen. MINO says: Hey guys did you know that there is a slow studio resung version of White Light? It’s AMAZING! Where ??? why not open-up the deluxe sets that have apparently already been manufactured, remove the 2nd disc (without this bonus track) and insert the removed disc into the lesser 2cd sets. then insert the new edition of the 2nd disc with the bonus track into the deluxe set. Probably because that’s a logistical nightmare. but paul, it’s a nightmare i really, really can get behind! Ken A. says: But yet, if this was a 12″ vinyl release only, like a RSD exclusive, I’d be pretty happy with a download. Dang it! I read the article and then I listened to that b-side with prejudice! I’m so ashamed. Paul E. says: The original mix is my preferred version. This remix has just un-retro’d the intended 90’s style of the song. Perhaps I can tolerate the removal of horns, deal with a few liberties here and there, BUT don’t jack with George’s vocals. Killed any chance I had for the enjoying the remix. Niles is about as “original” as (current) Pharrell Williams in this production also. YogLover says: This doesn’t make sense. Are they suggesting that George commissioned this remix with a view to it being included in the SDE before he died? Then why isn’t it included in the SDE (which it’s being suggested was manufactured a long time ago)? And why does Nile Rodgers say on his Twitter that he’s only recently remixed the track? Uninteresting. Stripped the best instruments and left a vocal that seems rather too fast now. George, you left us too soon. You are greatly missed! Personally I think it’s absolutely hideous .. I don’t think it fits in with ‘Listen Without Prejudice’ at all .. (Every track on that is great) BUT it certainly fits in to ‘Faith’ though ……. Just my humble opinion !!! I ordered the deluxe box set when George was still with us & check regularly that my order is still active, which it is ..after his death I thought all would be lost…but it isn’t ..& I’m grateful for this, love the new art work & the Nile remix. A cd single would be a nice touch, but I’ll be happy for a download or a remix bundle.. Love this “new” version as well; Sony should find a way to put this on the physical SDE though! MikeW says: Whilst I’m not that keen on the sampled vocal pitchshifting loops I do agree they should simply replace the second disc on the deluxe box set and apply an easy to remove sticker re bonus track. As they are having to add details re download it would’ve been little extra effort. Daft! Rough cut says: I ordered the deluxe set when it was first announced about a year ago… when GM was still with us. It’s been so long I don’t even know if the order’ active anymore. Anyway, on the remix, I kind of like the updated sound, but would’ve expected some Chic-esque guitars. And removing the horns? That’s like remivibg the bass line from ‘Billie Jean’, the song is limping without it. Henrik K says: Ok remix Nobody knew that george wasnt around for this realease Still so sad A disaster that the super deluxe not is complete As much that i love Georges music i dont like these realeases after the artist is gone Only for the record company and the families They need to rectify this anddo it properly, even if they just put it on the deluxe box disc as a ‘hidden track’ then they don’t need to mess with the artwork, simple as that, just replace the disc, put a few quid on the price of the box…covered, I’m sure Paul can speak nicely to Sony This is by far my favorite version of “Fantasy”. The inclusion of the download code on the boxset, instead of adding an extra CD or repressing CD2, is outrageous. I’ve had the box set on preorder for ages, but this mishap is making have second thoughts about cancelling it and stick to the Deluxe iTunes edition. It should be noted that George performed “Fantasy” live quite frequently during the “25 Live” North American tour. I was at the MSG shows in July 2008 and he performed it both nights during the encore, second to last song. Those were the days… :-( I like the original more. It’s so 90’s which we’re buying the whole thing for: “the original sound” which is in our memories. I pre-ordered it & kept waiting. And now they added the new version to the 2CD set & screw us the early birds. It’s their problem produced/manufactured/pressed the whole thing and not releasing it. What they at least can do, is swapping the new CD2 with new version with the previously pressed one. They don’t even have to put the sticker on the package. Just pretend it’s a bonus hidden track like in the 80’s/90’s. I’m thinking of cancelling my pre-order. Just to show Sony that we don’t like to being screwed this way. An awful lot of fuss about ONE track not being included on a 3 CD box set! We paid forty bucks (or more) for it on pre-order, over a year ago, and have waited patiently this long, and now we’re being told that, while we spent that money and waited that time, the product we’re getting (which is supposed to be “Super Deluxe”) is not going to have material that’s on the standard edition. So, yeah, we’re kind of pissed. Consider the audience–people paying extra for a super-deluxe version want best quality, most content. Paying that kind of money for a compromise tends to piss us off. We haven’t ‘paid’ anything (Amazon don’t charge until it ships). All we’ve done is wait. If we read between the lines… I’m sure George’s team decided late-ish in the day to get Nile to finish this remix (he was still working on it only a few weeks ago) and use it to push the reissue. Sony probably said “er, but we’re already manufactured everything and it’s out in less than two months”. “That’s your problem”. I’m not taking sides here, but feel like there’s a lot of ‘outrage’ which is a bit undeserved. This isn’t something that was planned from the start, a la Flowers in the Dirt. I find the outrage a bit confusing too, especially considering the people moaning didn’t know this track existed until about 48 hours ago! Precisely RJS. Its only one track, and an updated remix to boot, so its hardly part of the SDE. I only want an assembly of that era’s output. Pre-order cancelled. This is like when Kylie released Time Bomb to promote her condensed greatest hits, and didn’t bother to include it on the album track list! I prefer the original version rather then this drumless updated Nile Rodgers remix but annoyed it is not being added to the Super Deluxe Edition but will be included in the 2Disc Edition. Download only for the more expensive release – Bloody typical! I hope they will release it as a single or I’ll have 2 buy the 2 editions… Poor choice anyway…. Peter Muscutt says: At first I thought this might have been a hastily remixed version to promote the new box set, but after hearing the note that George himself had chosen the track, I felt a bit better. Nile has added his trademark guitar sound to it, although I was expecting it sound a little more disco/funk. I must say I’d not heard the original ‘Fantasy’ – although my mum was a massive fan of George’s before she passed away, so I’ll be getting this set as I have fond memories of her playing his material and I think it got drummed into me!! (see also Chris de Burgh and Simply Red!!). Despite the cock up over the download being included with the box set (when you’d have thought that would have got the ‘preferential’ treatment over the 2cd edition) I’m looking forward to this one. Decent price, too! Amazon now showing the remix of Fantasy on disc 2 of the 4 disc deluxe issue, as per the 2 disc set See my previous comment. Meh. The original version (which I have on the Japanese ‘Freedom 90’ CD single) was better. Michael Ettengruber says: His website is up again with a messegae by his Family. Looks if new music is coming in the future. Very promising! Prefer original Toni Hernandez says: Still waiting for ” Older” and ” Patience” on vinyl. Not This! Mark Markinson says: wtf is with that vocoder on the new version? TERRIBLE Agreed, it’s complete garbage and the SDE a better off without it. And calling it a ‘new single’ is a joke. Having said that I find Nile Rodgers the most overrated artist around at the moment so I’m not surprised it’s not to my taste. Dammit! I preordered the 2cd set prior to his passing not knowing there would be a 3cd deluxe. Now I have to cancel that and order the deluxe. Grrrrr! Adriano Cristino says: Don’t cancel the order because if you spend more money for a better version you end up getting a BADLY ASSEMBLED edition that was printed a year ago and does not even feature the leading single….Imagine that!!!??? Rickjapan says: Let’s face it, it’s not a new single, it’s a remix. But it’s a bloody good one! I prefer it without the horns and with the funky guitar. Nile Rodgers is a god, whatever the man touches turns to gold lol. Not so happy with the download only for the deluxe edition, I think they could have handled that better, not least because we (the ones that ordered the thing to start with) have been waiting patiently for quite some time now, even if it is because of things out of the producers’ control. Some kind of physical extra, like a CD single would have been much more appreciated. However, I can live with it, since I’m really aiming for the CD3 contents, and, as I said, this is basically a remix. Could not agree with you more on the disappointment for the missing track! On the revised amazon listing, it’s included at the end of disc 2? …of the SDE. It’s definitely a download. Sony confirmed with me this morning. Why do people think this is a download only? It’s on disc 2 of the re-issue! It’s just a teaser to get some promotions as the re-issue is out very soon indeed! If you read the post, you will understand. who cares about the 2-cd set when there’s a gorgeous boxset next to it on the shelf that is not COMPREHENSIVE any longer? If you delay a release for one year then you also make sure that you re-press the disc with the song you would ideally like to add and you cannot just give a download code for it (at least print a 1-track cd as a bonus cd-single for the best PREJUDICE format!!!) – BOLLOCKS is what i say for choices like that and not a way to honour an artist for sure! Commercial choices and nothing more POOR POOR POOR strategy! So I buy the deluxe edition and I get a download. Why can’t the just replace the disc? Leave the package and put a sticker on it or something. On the plastic that is. You buy the pre-order and they run away with your money for a year and give you a DOWNLOAD CODE….looks that way to most people on this page from what i can read! Kauwgompie says: I don’t think Fantasy is a great song to begin with but I definitely prefer Nile Rodgers remix. Definitely much better than the original. Nile’s rhythm guitar makes everything better, it sounds so much crispier and fresher if that makes sense. Will this be released as a physical single? Totally amateuristic move to not include it on the 3cd/1dvd set. Absolutely ridiculous. Incredible that Nile Rodgers is still at it. The guy is unbelievably good. From Chic’s “Le Freak” and “Good Times” in the 70’s to Bowie’s “Let’s Dance”, Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” and Duran Duran’s “Notorious” in the 80’s to again Bowie in the 90’s to Tina Arena and Daft Punk in the 2000’s and now George Michael’s Fantasy in 2017. His standard of quality is almost unmatched. One of the most underestimated musicians in music history (together with Giorgio Moroder) in my book. Daft Punk’s album Random Access Memories was excellent but the 3 songs that Nile Rodgers co-wrote and played on were by far the best 3 of the album in my opinion. Agree with you on the AMATEURISTIC MOVE! It’s…..OK. As Elliott above says bring on the Make it Big and Fantastic deluxe sets…if there is any material in the bank. (not to be released on April 1st….) Sad news that Holger Czukay has just passed, I am really enjoying the CAN singles after dismissing his work with Sylian as nonsense. Can are really quite good. In a word…..horrible! Rob Deighton says: Haven’t listened to the track (yet) but baffled as to why MTV unplugged is being issued with ‘Prejudice ‘ when it dates from the ‘older’ period. probablyrustin says: A bonus CD single with some mixes in a slipcase would have been a nice addition to the super deluxe, but it’s a George Michael reissue so can’t expect too much! This is the first POSTHUMOUS project and already they are making BAD choices for all the GM collectors Worldwide by not including the leading single to the expensive boxset!!! Love the single, glad it’s on the 2cd version which I will be getting! I was worried this would be download only so happy they have put it on the second disc :-) It is a download only for all fans that want to purchase what is supposed to be the complete boxset! Cheated out of our hard cash this time for sure. Just get the 2cd as well as the box set. Cost is £40 for both? This is still and always was, a great looking reissue, not to mention amazing value for money. I think some people miss the point here – this track was never meant to be on the box. It’s purely a bonus track. This is not the same as Flowers In The Dirt that was always meant to have download-only songs. If you’re willing to pay £30 for a box then an extra £10 if you really want to this one song on disc, whilst not super cheap obviously for one song, won’t break the bank. Or just buy this one song on MP3 (for now) and await the inevitable singles box set or even a cd single of the new Fantasy remix?? You can still cancel your pre-order. What a shame, for £30 couldn’t they just replace Disc 2 in the sets and amend the packaging? It is not even a matter of money but a matter of presenting the boxset as a Comprehensive Presentation of the GM project and that’s gone down the drainpipe now! I like it but personally I think it would be loads better with a disco drum track and bass… i.e. the full Chic treatment! Nice to hear anyway. :) A huge dissapointment for the download song for the 4disc deluxe edition. Maybe they could add a bonus CDsingle with the new version of the song. If the fans wanted an mp3 of the song, they would buy the release from I tunes. I have to say I am a little disappointed, I really wanted to like it but… The original is superb and really should have been on the LWP album, let’s face it there was enough room as there were only 10 tracks on the album. Like everyone I am just hoping that there are enough completed tracks in the vaults for at least a couple of new albums. There should be as George was often recording yet his last studio album was released in 2004. I just can’t get excited over remixed versions of old tracks. NO BRAINS on record company people to antagonise fans that want to buy the boxset and all are given is a download code that no collector is ever going to use. Maybe they should stick the code…on their promo ads instead! bertielego says: Awesome version of an already brilliant track… I wish Nile and George had reworked more songs together, and made an entire album! Paul, is there any plan of a CD single release? Groover says: A really poor remix in my opinion – Nile Rodgers has taken away the funky trumpet (which was the hook to the whole song) and the fat bass line and replaced it with very a weedy sounding guitar and a rather tuneless backing track. The only people who will like this are the hardcore fans who would like absolutely anything that was released under the George Michael name. Colin Harper says: There’s probably a university thesis waiting to be written on the pervasive but little-remarked-upon influence of Bo Diddley on George Michael. We could probably all have some fun with thinking of a title. ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Bo…’ ‘Guilty Feet Have Got Bo’s Rhythm…’ This is fantastic!! It really hits home what a loss George is… :( hoping for a cd single at least. bring on the wham deluxe reissues please in the interest of being ethical: they should issue a cd-single, if for no other reason than to include with the the SDE set. Couldn’t agree with you more Agree fully. Like it! In fact a whole lot more than the original, always disliked the horns and latin feel … Fady says: Brilliant version. I love it! Great job by Nile Rodgers. I’m preaching to the converted I imagine but as someone who pre-ordered the full box set getting a download is a huge disappointment. Not quite as much as the recent Paul McCarney debacle though! If demon can re-do nearly all the dead or alive box set then surely the same disc 2 as the 2 cd set with a sticker on is not beyond Sony?! You could always buy a copy of the two-CD version when it goes on sale ;-). Absolutely! a real STUPID choice by Sony that will provoke nothing good for their commercial cause! This has been on pre-order for over a f-ing year on my Amazon account, and I’m seriously going to have to essentially re-buy it on a 2-disc set for this track? Seriously? And if they weren’t going to bother repressing the deluxe box, and they’ve been “already manufactured” all this time and sitting in a warehouse somewhere, why have we been waiting over a year to get it? Sony may possibly be the absolute worst-run major label on the planet. I would point out that this set is £70 cheaper than the Queen ‘News of the World” set which only offers a book and a vinyl record more than what you get here. Yes, the download is a bit annoying, but if you focus on what you ARE getting, then there are some big positives. It has been a frustrating wait but so much has been beyond Sony’s control, including of course George’s death. A quite like the new remix, but not so much that I’m devastated that it’s not going to be on CD in the new box. I am very happy that we are still getting this set, but Sony are idiots. To add the download code, they will have to unseal the packages to put it in anyway, unless they put the download code on an exterior sticker, which means people could get the download without buying the box. So they are essentially telling us “We are going to open all these boxes to put in a slip of paper, but we can’t be bothered to put in a newly pressed CD2, even though we’re pressing a whole bunch of them for the other package anyway.” They have a standard edition that actually has content on it that DOESN’T come on the SDE kind of defeats the purpose of an SDE. They are actually going through, for the most part, the exact same amount of labor to provide lesser content for what is supposed to be the superior package. Of course, watch them see us complaining on here and decide to delay it for another four years while they switch the discs out. And then another three years after that because the boxes got dusty. I very much doubt that they will open thousands of box sets to put a code in. @Paul Sinclair It is GBP 70 cheaper than the NOTW-debacle, that’s why i ordered it late last year already. But come on, the delay has been beyond Sony’s control…seriously? I would guess that the main reason for that delay, given that the SDE obviously has been manufactured some time ago, is that a release date in late October is so much nearer to the christmas gift slot than one in early May. And, not to forget, the really serious GM collectors will now have to get not only the “new” CD-single of “Fantasy” but also the otherwise pointless (at least to them) 2-CD-version because of one track added on one CD. Honi soit qui mal y pense. Would it really be so expensive for Sony if they just manufacture more of CD2 of the 2CD-set to give them away for free with the already manufactured boxes? At least it would be much better for their reputation amongst collectors. What are you talking about!!!? The delay is because George Michael died. Gareth Pugh says: Just unwrapping my copy now and interestingly, although there’s a sticker on the shrink wrap directing you to the web page for the download (of all the package’s audio content + the Nile Rogers-mixed track), they have included a small insert card inside the book, once you open it all up, with a unique randomly generated code and it lists the Fantasy remix. Which might imply (if these have been sitting in a warehouse for months, as is thought to be the case) then they have unwrapped and then re-shrunk the sets recently. Here here! I agree – demon did the right thing with DoA so it should not be hard to just replace the MTV cd with the extra song. I have had it pre ordered for 18 months now! DJ Control says: Let’s get it to number 1 people! Steven Robertson says: I love this new version. The original is a favourite of mine since 1990.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6301
__label__cc	0.745567	0.254433	Home Economy How to Survive a Volatility Scare Like a Pro Daily Reckoning February 13, 2018 comments off Shell shocked investors are searching for answers after last week’s stock market plunge. Volatility returned with a vengeance. The financial media has also ratcheted up the noise to unprecedented levels. The financial fear factory is on full tilt. Fortunately, some folks kept a level head during last week’s manic market action. If we want to live to fight another day in these markets, we need to take these wise words to heart… “Everyone wants a fancy-sounding story for why the stock market goes down, but in most cases it’s as simple as ‘because it went up a lot.’” –Cullen Roche, founder of Orcam Financial Group Any time the stock market falls, investors always need to find a reason for the plunge. The financial press is quick to hype an economic talking point or political event that can explain a market drop. But it’s downright impossible to pinpoint a precise cause of a drawdown. We already know the market was grinding higher without a correction for far too long. Something had to give. It might sound overly simplistic. But it’s the truth. Instead of concocting a complicated narrative to explain every day the Dow finishes in the red, we should instead focus our energy on finding stocks to buy when a meaningful bounce appears. “The recent market swings show the ‘Trump rally’ was never about Trump.” – Jim Cramer Trump takes office. Stocks go up. It’s that simple… Since Trump took office, all we’ve been hearing about is the Trump rally. Whether it was Trump’s pro-business agenda, a renewed focus on infrastructure, or tax cuts, everyone loves to give credit to Trump for the surging stock market. But after last week’s action, investors are having trouble making sense of it all. Even the president seems confused: The stock market and the economy are two different beasts, of course. But that won’t stop Trump from taking credit for every move higher — or his opponents blaming him for every drop. Neither side tells the whole story. It’s also important to remember that U.S. markets don’t exist in a vacuum. In fact, we’ve experienced a globalmarket rally over the past 16 months that has pushed stocks across the world to new highs. A worldwide bull market is the result of much bigger forces at work than a few presidential tweets. “We did no selling and we actually put a little more money to work.” – Leon Cooperman, chairman and CEO of Omega Advisors. As the market streaked higher in January, we mentioned that when stocks finally tank, no one will be ready for it. When the correction finally hit, most folks sold into the panic. Bloomberg notes that investors pulled a record $17.4 billion from the SPDR S&P 500 ETF last week. As volatility stormed back into the markets, everyone sold out. What the heck happened to the “buy the dip” crowd? Most investors could only dream of a pullback that could offer a rare buying opportunity while everyone else is running for cover. But now that it’s here, no one wants to buy. Except a few seasoned pros… Legendary investor Leon Cooperman is one of them. Cooperman told CNBC last week that he wasn’t running scared from this correction. In fact, he’s putting new money to work. For long-term investors, a 10% correction is a great opportunity to add to positions and even grab onto a stock you might have missed out on during the bull market. But only if you have the guts to pull the trigger… for The Daily Reckoning About the Author: Daily Reckoning Bill Bonner Since founding Agora Inc. in 1979, Bill Bonner has found success and garnered camaraderie in numerous communities and industries. A man of many talents, his entrepreneurial savvy, unique writings, philanthropic undertakings, and preservationist activities have all been recognized and awarded by some of America’s most respected authorities. Along with Addison Wiggin, his friend and colleague, Bill has written two New York Times best-selling books, Financial Reckoning Day and Empire of Debt. Both works have been critically acclaimed internationally. With political journalist Lila Rajiva, he wrote his third New York Times best-selling book, Mobs, Messiahs and Markets, which offers concrete advice on how to avoid the public spectacle of modern finance. Since 1999, Bill has been a daily contributor and the driving force behind The Daily Reckoning . Special Report:The Endless PAYCHECK PORTFOLIO: In three simple steps, unleash a steady flow of work-free income… starting with up to 75 automatic “paychecks” deposited directly into your account. View articles by Bill Bonner	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6305
__label__wiki	0.615935	0.615935	PointPredictive Closes Series A Funding Round By Sarah de Crescenzo San Diego analytics startup PointPredictive announced Wednesday it has closed a Series A funding round led by Mosaik Partners, a San Francisco-based expansion-stage venture capital fund. The company is not disclosing the amount, but Mosaik has previously announced investments ranging from $1.8 million to $15 million. PointPredictive uses machine learning to detect and defend against auto, mortgage and retail lending fraud, although its primary focus is auto lending. PointPredictive has brought together a group of auto lenders, modeled after a consortium established years ago by some of the leaders at PointPredictive to take on mortgage fraud, from which it collects anonymized data to inform its predictive models. “With fraud losses reaching historically high levels here in the U.S., we believe PointPredictive’s technology and consortium approach will become the standard in lending fraud detection,” said Miles Kilburn, partner at Mosaik. “What interested us in PointPredictive is that they have a proven management team, differentiated technology, a working solution that delivers a compelling ROI to their clients, and explosive growth potential with lenders lining up to participate.” Under the funding agreement Mosaik will take a minority interest in PointPredictive; Kilburn will join the company’s board of directors. “We’re using the funding to increase our team of fraud scientists, fraud experts and industry thought leaders that will help us revolutionize fraud detection in auto lending and beyond,” said Tim Grace, CEO of PointPredictive. S.D.'s PointPredictive, Auto Lenders Collaborate to Fight Fraud Co. Uses AI to Stay Ahead of Loan Fraud PointPredictive Helps Lenders Learn the Risks the Easy Way Big Data Takes Crime-fighting Role Local Firm Fights Rising Tide of Mortgage Fraud Zebit Raises $25M in Series D Round Algorithms Give Lender a Less Risky Business	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6311
__label__wiki	0.504008	0.504008	Louisville Card File: Houston January 17, 2014 BasketballCollege Hoops, Louisville Cardinals, Montrezl Harrell, Rick Pitino, Russ Smith, Stephan Van Treese, Terry Rozier, Wayne Blackshearseedyk Nowhere to be found last night — and I know for sure because I sought him out — was the dunderhead mentioned in my SMU report, who ragged incessantly on Wayne Blackshear that whole game. More’s the pity. Whattayathinknow, asshole? Anyway, it was after that game, and interlude, that I wrote this: I bring up Blackshear because a) the Cardinal Nation has been expecting more from the Golden Arches All-American than he has delivered so far, and b) one guy’s opinion, the Chicagoan is the X factor on this Cardinal squad that’s still searching for its identity, personality, and success in March. He is not without game. Yet that talent has not consistently been on display. Most important, the switch can still be flipped. At Media Day before the season, I asked Blackshear what he’d been working on this summer? “My confidence.” Yet to come, that remains elusive. I, for one, am not giving up on Wayne Blackshear. It’s not like he’s playing below his talent level on purpose. Besides, if his game clicks into gear, this Cardinal team becomes significantly better. One game does not a seismic shift make. But it’s sure a hopeful start. 23 points on 8/10 shooting (5/6 from beyond the arc). 7 rebounds, 2 offensive. 2 assists and a block. Steady defense, including any number of deflections. The Windy City Golden Arches All-American played like he had a McDouble McCheese McNuggets buffet waiting for him in the locker room.1 In one three minute span late, WB tallied 11 points in a row for the Cards, three treys and a deuce, grabbing a couple boards during the interlude. Arguably a more important number on Blackshear’s stat line is this one: 29. Which is the number of minutes he played, most of any Cardinal. Credit, of course, where it’s certainly due. To The Rick, who doesn’t shy away from mid-season tweaks. Sitting down Blackshear at tip off certainly worked last night. It wasn’t some coaching trick either, but a legit move. Here are a few things we learned about Houston last night: 1) Phi Slama Jama remains on Double Secret Probation. Apparently in perpetuity. Clyde Drexler and Larry “Mr. Mean” Michaux aren’t walking through that locker room door. 2) Were present Cougar coach James Dickey inclined to attempt to emulate predecessor Guy Lewis, by literally throwing a towel on Cards as they ran down court, it would have been to no avail. He could have used the highest quality 900 gram Egyptian cotton kind, fully soaked in West Virginian chemically-infused Ohio River water, and the Cardinals would still have won by 25.2 3) Despite the Card Chronicle’s amusing attempts to bring Chicken to the Bucket, there’s a reason why Danrad Knowles was never recruited by U of L. He’s not very good. His 2/7 shooting included a couple of air balls . . . from the paint. 4) The Cougars could use some tighten up. Which gives me an excuse to post this musical interlude: The visitors might have a W over UConn on their resumé, along with that one point L to Cincy, but they were never — literally never — in last night’s game. At the first media timeout, U of L led 12-2 on 5/8 shooting. At the second commercial interruption, the Cards led 28-14, and had already drilled 6 of 7 from Treyville. When the Cardinal Cocktail Crowd headed up the narrow aisles for halftime libations, U of L was a seriously comfortable 29 points ahead, having canned 21/30 from the field, 11/15 from 4th and Broadway. 15 assists. Glossy. Almost as heartening as Wayne Blackshear’s performance was SVT’s 18 foot jumper at the 15:13 mark after intermission.3 One guy’s opinion. It looks like it could be a weapon. Rick, should you perchance be paying attention,4 try working it into the team’s repertoire. On the other hand, Silent L should forget about entering the draft no matter what the “experts” and his peeps say. His jumper remains scary, needing work. A lot of work. Terry Rozier is without question Louisville’s lead guard of the future. Perhaps the now. Steady, steady, steady. Great D. 9 points. 8 assists. 4 rebounds. Russ Smith was a stealth bomber. 18 points on 6/8 shooting, 4/5 from the stratosphere. 5 rebounds. 4 assists. 3 steals. Hear me now and believe me later, U of L’s post season success (or lack thereof) shall depend on FTs. On a night when they hit well over half of their FGs, including 54% of their threes, the Cards were a totally unacceptable 8/17 at the line. 47% won’t cut it. Even the crowd was on its game, choosing Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” to boogie to, a knowing and most appropriate choice on an evening when the Cards were making baskets as easily as a good ol’ boy throwing his boots in the back of a F-150. My favorite pre-game story. Former coach Pete Gillen was doing color for CBS Sports. In the media men’s room he was chatting up a pal, who advised that he’d seen Marshall Henderson play for Ole Miss a couple of nights earlier. “An interesting guy, Pete,” he said. “I don’t know if you’d have liked coaching him or not?” “I did have to coach God Shammgod.” Next up: U of L’s biggest game of the year so far. UConn, conquerors of Memphis State last night at Fed Ex, in Gampel. ← Thursday’s Sporting This & That Louisville: An NCAA Lock???? → 5 thoughts on “Louisville Card File: Houston” j g joyner says: What? Not a word about Blue? What’s wrong wid u? Sad what has happened to the Coug’s program. They were awful. But I guess they realized that Denny still has a few timeouts left from ’83 and that disspirited them. How did they beat UCONN and only lose by 1 to UC? Watch for the revenge of the AmCon refs Saturday night; with UCONN stayin and us leavin’….I don’t like the smell of this one already. Trez with 2 fouls during warm ups? Maybe so…and he will definitely go Pro…lots more time to work on a jumper when USHistory and Geography of Latin America class can be avoided. “God Shammgod…” Wow. Take me back. Did he ever enter the Big’s? Nice choice… pulling Archie Bell and the Drells “from Houston Texas” up for this one. Was the towel throwing at Scooter, pointing out that at least Dickey could have minimized the point spread by having us shoot FT’s instead of getting all the way to the basket and actually scoring? Sportsby says: Remember that Wayne B beat out some Cat by the name of Anthony Davis for Player of the Year in Chicago during HS … not once, but TWICE. He has the game and is beginning to show it. Go Cards! cbcard says: At the 9:54 mark in the first half the Cards were 6-8 / 75% from two point land. Which stunk to high heaven. At least compared to the 6-7 / 85.7%. Everything’s relative. Avoid the McRib Sandwich. It’s truly bad for you to eat. It may not even contain any real foodstuff. For those who might not understand the reference, Lewis was teed up during the famous U of L/ Houston national semi-final, for throwing a towel at a Cardinal while he was hustling down court. He also snared 7 caroms. I know, you say you never read blogs.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6312
__label__wiki	0.979478	0.979478	This website uses cookies, by continuing you agree to their use. Learn more about cookies and how to manage them on cookie policy About UCD UCD Homepage ‘Medal of Excellence’ for UCD research fellow at IRC Researcher Awards University honours Father Tony Coote for his ‘outstanding service to all’ University honours Father Tony Coote for his outstanding service to all Seven Oscar nominations for two movies based on UCD graduates' novels UCD engineers complete experiment onboard ESA rocket ‘Medal of Excellence’ for UCD research fellow at IRC Awards Posted 10 December, 2018 UCD Research Fellow Dr Stephen Lucek alongisde UCD Professor Maurice J Bric Research Fellow Dr Stephen Lucek is this year’s recipient of the Maurice J Bric Medal of Excellence. The linguist, from the UCD School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, was awarded the prize at the 2018 Irish Research Council’s ‘Researcher of the Year’ Awards. Dr Lucek received his Medal of Excellence for being the top-ranked postdoctoral researcher in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences category. His work at University College Dublin is focused on adolescents’ use of language in Irish secondary schools. Receiving by the award, Dr Lucek said he was “overwhelmed” with the response. “It’s amazing that the IRC sponsors so much amazing work in Ireland,” he added. This year, the council presented Medals of Excellence to four early-stage researchers. Congratulations to Dr. Stephen Lucek @DialectsIreland @ucddublin on his award of the Maurice J. Bric Medal of Excellence! pic.twitter.com/3j204pIJCr — IrishResearchCouncil (@IrishResearch) December 5, 2018 Congratulating the awardees, Minister of State for Training, Skills, Innovation, Research and Development, John Halligan, said: “Their exceptional careers are a testament to the quality and calibre of people in Ireland’s research sector and I would like to commend them on their hard work and dedication to their chosen field.” Professor Jane Ohlmeyer, IRC Chair, added: “Having a vibrant research community – and strong public support for research – is more important than ever. In 2017, the IRC named one of its newly introduced Medals of Excellence in honour of Professor Maurice J Bric from the UCD School of History. Named after former Chairs of the Irish Research Council, the medals recognise achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and the arts, humanities and social sciences (AHSS). Under Professor Maurice J Bric’s stewardship, the Council transformed the landscape in Ireland for research in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. His Bric Report, submitted in 1999, made the case to Government to establish and fund the system of research councils, which exists to this day. The inaugural IRC ‘Maurice J Bric Medal’ of Excellence in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, was awarded to Dr Dan O'Brien, of the UCD School of English, Drama and Film. By: David Kearns, Digital Journalist / Media Officer, UCD University Relations UCD AFC duo Gary O'Neill and Neil Farrugia sign with Shamrock Rovers UCD rowers make a big splash at University Championships UCD awarded highest number of Fulbright Awards as fifteen recipients are named Tyrannosaurus rex nosed out the competition, new study suggests UCD academics join ranks of Royal Irish Academy for world-class research UCD academics on The Conversation Children benefit when taught social and emotional skills – but some methods are better than others Would staying in a customs union after Brexit avoid a hard border with Ireland? The next step for suffrage: give all immigrants the right to vote	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6322
__label__cc	0.721723	0.278277	Neil Buchanan 4 Web links Terror Towers (devisor) Your Number Please Shot to fame from hosting the TVS Saturday morning programmes Number 73 and its replacement Motormouth, but is perhaps best known for hosting the CITV art show Art Attack, which he did for a stonking 18 years. Neil ran his own production company called The Media Merchants. Which alongside Art Attack also produced various Kids TV formats such as Zzzap!, Animal Crazy and It's a Mystery. Since Art Attack's demise in 2007 Neil has returned to his first love of rock music by reforming his pre-fame heavy metal outfit, Marseille. As well as doing more serious art work and painting. Internet Movie Database entry Retrieved from "http://www.ukgameshows.com/ukgs/Neil_Buchanan" Categories: People \| Devisors	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6324
__label__cc	0.639324	0.360676	CLINICAL STRAND UPDATE: A Day in the Life of a Clinical Intervention Specialist There is no typical “day in the life” for any of our All-In family, really. Despite beautifully color coded and shared outlook calendars, and the frequent revisiting of priorities at rotating meetings, I think we can all agree that when it comes to our work, responsiveness is at the core of our approach. And by responsive, I mean -- adaptable!! We come to work ready to be flexible and open-minded, ready to adjust our plans and schedules to accommodate the fluid needs of our partner schools and communities--guided by the consistent values of unconditional education, and clear mission to collaborate, to provide trauma-informed, unconditional education opportunities for students and to help school systems continually reflect on, and get better at, how to set students up for success. That being said, anyone here will also likely tell you that they have extremely important game plans in place, and that the adaptable, flexible, course-correction aspects of our work tend to be both the inspiration for our best work, and what chips away at our sense of direction. When, we ask ourselves, do we push back against the latest request to abandon a project for a more pressing one, and when do we adjust and accommodate, change direction, join the new course of action? All-In staff community, don’t despair! In the words of my celebrity fantasy husband David Bowie (may he rest in peace), “You’re not alone!” This is part of the good work you all do--it’s why we hire thoughtful, creative, flexible and energetic people who understand that providing unconditional care on a systems level can feel like a slow change process a lot of the time. I look around at our teams in schools and I am blown away by the high-quality, creative work being implemented, by the thoughtful problem solving our teams engage in, and the effort each person makes to identify and practice a disconfirming stance with our kiddos. It’s something to celebrate. This month I’d like to share a story that demonstrates creativity and flexibility, from one of our Clinical Intervention Specialists at Starr King in San Francisco. Here, Dana Wolfenbarger, like other CISs, must navigate the very grey area of delivering school consequences while supporting her client emotionally. The description that follows captures how Dana felt inspired by her client, and how she was able to hold the school priority of a consequence in mind, while still building and holding connection and humanity at the heart of her intervention. Can you imagine how this child felt -- working to heal a relationship and share a part of himself while acknowledging his own accountability to school rules and expectations? “Recently, in the middle of the day, I got a call on the walkie talkie from a school administrator saying that one of my clients (3rd grade) was escalated and needed support. When I arrived, the administrator asked me to take over and said that my client had to complete a written statement/apology explaining his poor behavior to his mother before he could return to class. My client refused. Once we were alone, I engaged my client in an exploratory discussion about what occurred and validated his feelings. I acknowledged how much he cares about his mother and how difficult it can be to communicate his mistakes for fear of letting her down. I reminded my client about how important music has been in his life and wondered aloud if music could help him find the words he wanted to say. He decided to write his mother a song taking inspiration from Tupac Shakur and Justin Bieber. He worked diligently on the song, taking responsibility for his behavior and repeating the hook “Is it too late to say I’m sorry?” He was proud of his work and presented the song to the school administrator. In this way, we were able to build upon his strengths and find an outlet that worked for him. The song was pretty incredible too.” I encourage you to celebrate the ways your flexibility and creativity are transforming interventions with the students. I encourage you to celebrate one another as well. Please keep sharing these stories with me and others on your team. We love hearing the varied ways you are reaching the students and communities. You are the heart of the work. Blog post written by: Emily Marsh, Director of Clinical Interventions	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6325
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__label__cc	0.718196	0.281804	'THE WINNIPEG JETS NETWORK' DEATH BY POPCORN WHA YEARS NHL YRS 1.0 JETS LITERATURE Winnipeg Jets - BRYAN LITTLE Courtesy of NHLVideo Photo courtesy of Associated Press >> www.liveflashscore.com - August 3, 2011 << >> www.slam.canoe.ca - August 24, 2011 << >> www.winnipegfreepress.com - Player Profile - August 26, 2011 << >> www.houseofpuck.com - August 30, 2011 << >> www.jetsallout.blogspot.com - September 15, 2011 << >> www.mysanantonio.com - Bryan Little scores twice, Jets beat Flyers 6-4 - November 19, 2011 << >> www.slam.canoe.ca - Jets' Little goes long way - March 14, 2013 << BRYAN LITTLE Height: 5'11" Birthplace: Edmonton, AB >> Thanks to www.hockey-reference.com - Click here for more details << Team Canada - World Juniors Gold Medal 2007 Chicago Wolves - Calder Cup 2007–08 Dan Snyder Memorial Award - 2010–11 2006–07 Set the current club record for most goals scored with the Barrie Colts. 2006–07 Set the current club record for most points earned with the Barrie Colts. 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__label__wiki	0.738699	0.738699	18-year-old pleads guilty in shooting that preceded Antwon Rose's killing Written by The Associated Press \| Mar 15, 2019 1:49 PM This area on Grandview Ave. shown on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, is where witnesses say some boys fled from a traffic stop during a confrontation late Tuesday, in East Pittsburgh, Pa. Witnesses say a police officer fatally shot a 17-year-old in the incident. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) (Pittsburgh) -- A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty Friday to aggravated assault and firearms violations for a drive-by shooting that preceded the killing of a fellow passenger by a police officer, who is now awaiting trial himself. Zaijuan Hester, 18, of Swissvale, pleaded guilty in the June shooting in North Braddock that prompted then-East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld to pull over the unlicensed cab a short time later. Prosecutors said a man was wounded in the abdomen in the drive-by shooting. Rosfeld's trial for criminal homicide in the subsequent death of 17-year-old Antwon Rose II starts Tuesday in Pittsburgh. His defense lawyer has argued that Rosfeld was justified in shooting Rose in the back as he ran from the cab. The shooting by the police officer, who is white, of Rose, an unarmed black teenager, was captured on video by bystanders, and prompted protests in the Pittsburgh area. Investigators said the cab driver identified Hester from a photo array. They said Hester was the only person seen in surveillance video firing from the cab during the drive-by shooting. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said Hester told a judge Friday that he was the shooter and not Rose. The .40-caliber handgun Hester used, prosecutors said, had been stolen in 2016. Hester defense attorney Anne Marie Mancuso said he will not be a witness at Rosfeld's trial, the newspaper reported. Mancuso told the newspaper that Hester made a tough decision to plead guilty. Hester's sentencing was scheduled for June. Tagged under Antwon Rose Jr., Michael Rosfeld Jurors chosen in white officer's shooting of black teenager Mar 13, 2019 \| The Associated Press Black woman added to jury in Antwon Rose shooting death Mar 13, 2019 \| Mark Scolforo/The Associated Pres First jurors chosen to hear shooting death of black teenager Mar 12, 2019 \| Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6368
__label__cc	0.746126	0.253874	Your Move Games » Conventions » Winter 2019 Battleground Championship Tournament Discussion Author Topic: Winter 2019 Battleground Championship Tournament Discussion (Read 2057 times) RushAss Eat your beets - Recycle! Re: Winter 2019 Battleground Championship Tournament Discussion Of course I'll be there all weekend including Friday. Rylan will be there for most of that stretch as well. Chris has also agreed to be there on pain of me confiscating all of his Rush CDs if he doesn't show. "Chase the Sun around the World I want to look at life In the available light" -Rush, Available Light gornhorror Rules Team Goony goo-goo! Hello, anybody out there? Who's showin' up to this shin dig....? Somebody has to try to take down my Elves......... Where's this shade, that you got it made? So, who's making the trip to good ol' Morristown to play in our tournament? I'm very curious as to what the turn out is going to be. Doesn't anybody want to do some killin'? rog5 Playtester Hey there, hi there, ho there... You may want to post this event on boardgamegeek. Unfortunately, it's a wee bit too far away for me... There is no box... So how did it go? Any epic, memorable games? However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. - Winston Churchill OK, I'll give a quick round up. First of all, the attendance was low. Part of that is on me for not pushing this very hard this year, but in my defense I have a ton of personal stuff on the home front (not really bad, just lots of it) as well as the slew of YMG work that I just completed to go along with my increasingly high pressure full time job. The other is that while Dreamation is organized by the same folks that organize DexCon and it's at the same location, the turn out was only about 2/3 of what you'd expect at DexCon. I was unaware of that so we where clearly below expected attendance. That said, we still got a ton of gaming in and it was pretty darned fun. Brook and I showed up Friday morning, picked up our pre-reg materials, set up, and started playing. He had to leave around dinner time to attend a concert with his wife so we just had 3 of us (Eric, my son Rylan, and myself) for the Friday night big game. Eric won that one quite handily. Saturday we had local Undead legend Chris Dixon show up for a couple of games so I sat out the 1st 2 games and plugged myself in to maintain an even amount of players. So we had this: Chris (Undead) over Rylan (Classic Hawkshold) Brook (Dark Elves!) over Eric (Dwarves) Chris over Brook Eric over Rylan Brook over Rylan Marcus (Wuxing) over Eric Finals (Sunday) Brook over Eric Congrats to Brook for winning the Winter Invitational using Dark Elves of all factions! I'll let the players get into the particulars. We also had another big game Saturday night that was a load of fun despite my troops not being able to do a single thing right. Of note was Eric's battle cry of the weekend: "We are so screwed!". Yet he and Brook still beat Rylan and I handily. Of Note: Wile he lost all of his games, Rylan (now 13) was competitive in all of them. He's getting better and he's developed a true passion for the game. Eric's luck seemed to run afoul all weekend. He didn't necessarily roll terribly all the time, but when he wasn't rolling terribly his opponents where rolling extraordinarily well. And in his first game against Brook he blew nearly every route check he took. With Dwarves. The game I played against him came down to a square-off between his Hammermen and my Wuxing Guardians. He needed the Hammermen to pass a check at a 15 after he played a card. He rolled a 16. Him having to borrow my dice for the weekend may have had something to do with all that While he lost all of his. Again, Brook played Dark Elves. That's certainly of note. He had the High Elven box in his hand then changed his mind at the last minute much to the shock of all. Thanks for the report! Nice to see that your son is giving it a go. Too bad Chris had to go early--he was an unstoppable , undefeated juggernaut! Yeah, my battle with Chris came down to the wire. The points had to be accounted. He edged me out. Go Chris!!!!! As long as I kill Dwarves I'm good though..... And good show, Brook! It's been a while since the Dark Elves took a victory. Some things of note from the weekend. All of my armies had a Lashmistress. They are just too good, even with the official nerf. I haven't played the faction enough yet to determine if the Siren's call ability is broken. My gut instinct is that it is game breaking. There was only 5 of us but we had lots of discussions about various things and how they could be tweaked. One discussion was about the Lashmistress and it's ability. One possible change was spearheaded by Eric. Not that I agree with everything he says, but this change I liked. He said that the Lashmistress ability should be a ranged attack that if it does damage a "close order on the Lashmistress is applied" Then on the opponents turn that unit must close of the Lashmistress at it's maximum speed......Unless the orders are changed on the owning players turn. So essentially the ability is a command action drain. Eric wanted this to cost only one command action but I think it should cost 2, just like when you un-disrupt a unit. In addition, you could say that if any other unit other than the Lashmistress engages this unit while it's under this effect it counts as being disrupted (-1/-1/-1) What do people think of this new suggestion? Also, we had a few suggestions about the ranged rules, but that's a whole other ball of wax....... Quote from: Kevin on February 26, 2019, 11:59:33 PM Yeah, it's not like me to play Dark Elves...but hey....their Elves..... Just have to win a tourney with the High Elves now.....and it's the trifecta.... Quote from: gornhorror on February 27, 2019, 11:21:19 AM I think this is a good suggestion for the Rules Team. One of the things that bugs me about the Lashmistresses is they break the way the game works, by shooting in the M&C Phase and then moving the other player's unit before that player can do anything. Even if it's balanced it's frustrating to play. Desperta Ferro! Deus Vult! I have exactly 2 pics of the finals game and the stupid forum isn't letting me upload them from my phone. Stupid forum.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6371
__label__wiki	0.856445	0.856445	Hina Khan’s soulful message, Drashti-Sanaya’s shenanigans, Ashish-Sonarika refuse to lock lips and other Telly updates… Balance is everything in a relationship: Anusha Dandekar Guess who’s giving ‘hints’ to Adnan Khan! Published by user1 at May 15, 2018 MUMBAI: A fresh new day and businessvoip is back with a bunch of fresh news and gossips from the Telly world. Diversity of news with a sprinkle of scoop and gossip…all in one platter…read on- Hina Khan’s soulful message to the cast of Raazi Popular for her acting in Star Plus’ Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Hina Khan has once again left us spellbound by her mellifluous voice. Without a doubt, the Kashmiri beauty is blessed with a soulful voice. Hina, who also became popular for participating in Bigg Boss, recently wished luck to the cast of Raazi by singing the song ‘Dilbaro’ from the movie. The song has a heartfelt Kashmiri verse in the beginning and talks about the new journey of a girl on the special day of her marriage. We are in complete awe listening to the melodious voice of the actress. Drashti Dhami’s new avatar The stunning ‘Madhulbala’ of the TV world, Drashti Dhami is a beauty in true sense. The actress, who rose to fame and enjoyed a great fan following for her acting in Dill Mill Gayye, has a hidden talent. After wooing audiences by acting in serials like Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi, Madhubala- Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani and Pardes Mei Hai Maira Dil, Drashti has turned a ‘shayar’. In a recent Instagram story, shared by her friend Rajiv Adatia, the actress is seen saying a shayari. We simply love the new avatar of Drashti. Sargun Mehta attends the Punjabi Filmfare Awards held in UK The stunning Telly town beauty, Sargun Mehta, has once again left us speechless with her charm and sense of style. The actress has not only been a part of the Telly world but also acted in Punjabi cinema. Sargun recently attended the first Punjabi Filmfare Awards held in Brimingham, UK and we must say that she looked pleasing and gorgeous as ever. Check out the post shared by Sargun wherein she looks gorgeous in a black shimmer saree accompanied by simple makeup. Sonarika and Ashish refuse to lock lips The job of an actor is not as simple as it looks. Many a times, an actor has to move out of his/her comfort zone to do justice to the story. Sony TV’s Prithvi Vallabh recently had a sequence wherein Mrunal (Sonarika Bhadoria) and Prithvi Vallabh (Ashish Sharma) were seen locking lips but what the audience doesn’t know is that the actors were not comfortable for the lip lock and simply refused to kiss on screen. The makers respected their sentiments, but since the kissing scene was an integral part of the script, they couldn’t scrap it. The actors finally agreed to do a cheat-shoot for the sequence. Talking about the ongoing plot, Mrunal (Sonarika Bhadoria) has developed feelings for Prithvi, but the circumstances are such that she is unable to express her feelings. In the coming episode, Mrunal’s brother King Tailap will order his men to kill Prithvi who has been held captive. Actor turned director Harsh Chhaya talks about his ‘new’ journey… In the competitive field of entertainment, donning new roles is not that easy. But the newly actor turned director Harsh Chhaya seems to have a complete different experience. As a debutante director, to get producers for your film is a task and on top of that ‘very good producers’ is like too much to ask for. But Harsh seems to have been rather lucky in this context. He shares, “Rarely do we get producers who say ‘stars nahi, achhi script chahiye!’ They liked my script and came on board. To get a big star was not their priority. They wanted good content. I was given the liberty to cast the actors I felt suited the role. Who gives so much liberty to a first time director these days? Any good script deserves producers like these.” The veteran actor is quite the well-known face who has been a part of many popular TV shows and Bollywood cinema. Harsh’s directorial Khajoor Pe Atke revolves around comedy around death. It has also been written by him. Produced by Welcome Friends Productions, and presented by S.O.I.E and distributed by PVR Pictures with music on Zee Music, the film is releasing on 18 May. businessvoip wishes Harsh Chhaya all the best for his upcoming film. Mita Vashisht to mentor the cast of Puncch Beat ALTBalaji recently launched a youth based show called ‘Puunch Beat’. The show, set in Dehradun, is conceptualized and created by Vikas Gupta. The curtain raiser of the show was a big success as the fans loved the cast. Now the news that is coming in is that the veteran actor Mita Vashist, known for her television work, is going to be mentoring the cast of Puncch Beat. To live up to the hype and expectations of the viewers and to ensure that the actors leave their mark in the minds of the audience, the makers have got on board the highly acclaimed actress Mita Vashisht to mentor the cast of the show. Mita will train them in acting, expressions and dialect. Puncch Beat promises to be an extremely energetic show about the students of Rosewood High School and their passion for boxing and dancing. It’s a story of two brothers, their identity, emotions, their feelings and their love. Starring Priyank Sharma, Siddharth Sharma, Harshita Gaur, Khushi Joshi, Nikhil Bhambri, Amaad Mintoo, Kajol Tyagi, Gargi Nandi, Mrinmai Kolwalkar and Sindhuja, Puncch Beat will be streaming this winter on the ALTBalaji app and website. Notice: It seems you have Javascript disabled in your Browser. In order to submit a comment to this post, please write this code along with your comment: bc1bb9cb52b3983fcdd003dd33996bbd	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6372
__label__wiki	0.747704	0.747704	SWANS/XIU XIU (June 24, 2014; THE READY ROOM; Saint Louis, MO) The Ready Room (photo crdit: JASON STOFF) At some shows I’ve been to in recent years, particularly smaller ones, I’ve looked at the audience as much as the performers, trying to gauge people’s reactions and suss out what kind of experience they were having. When you’re dealing with a noncommercial act like Swans, the Michael Gira-led entity that inhabits one end of the post-punk spectrum, you can’t help wondering about the fans and why this kinda assaultive sonic maelstrom appeals to them. This is not to pass judgment, as I AM such a fan. It’s just… why? How can long, discordant, punishing slabs of dark drone and indecipherable lyrics be life-affirming? Do you leave such an experience in a good mood, and just say to your concert-going pals, “Man, that was great!” the way you would after a normal concert? I dunno. But I did indeed utter “That was pretty amazing” to MY companion for the night, and I did experience SOME kind of catharsis. But I’m not sure what it was. I do know I won’t forget it. Xiu Xiu (uncredited photo from June 20, 2014) I wasn’t overly familiar with Swans going in; I’d heard a few bits and pieces, and read some articles about them. But never had a chance to experience their sound up close before. Warning was given via a sign on the door that the concert was going to be extremely loud (helpful hint, that!), so ear plugs were clearly in order. But actually, I’ve been to louder, even though it WAS a punishing volume throughout. Things kicked off with a bizarre half hour opening stint by an incarnation of Xiu Xiu that included only founder Jamie Stewart. I’d been looking forward to hearing some songs from Xiu Xiu’s early CDs that I happened to own, but it was not to be. Stewart sat at a synth console and delivered a piercing monolithic tone that gradually got louder and louder, and gradually added other drone elements until it evolved into a squall of noisy dark ambient matter that was alternatingly hypnotic and tedious. He never said a word and never looked up, and I wouldn’t have even known this had anything to do with the Xiu Xiu I once listened to unless I’d done some research the next day. One thing’s for sure; you don’t see this kinda thing on stage in Saint Louis very often. Swans live, May 28, 2014 (photo credit: ANDREW NOVELL) The wait for Swans was short and, it’s pretty clear when you lay eyes (and ears) on a crazed codger like Michael Gira that you’re in the presence of a twisted original. It seems almost irrelevant to mention song titles, because at a show like this, only hardcore fans would care about such a thing. Swans “tunes” are really long, really repetitive and singularly immersive; variety is not what you’re in for at a show like this. But, okay… “Frankie M” and “A Little God in My Hands” were the first two tunes. Layered gongs kicked off the former, and your ears had no choice but to instantly surrender to the onslaught. I was distracted almost immediately by a comely young woman swaying to the sound, yes, swaying to a sound that most of my friends would’ve bolted from within minutes. Heck, I thought girls liked dancing to stuff with a beat and a sing-along chorus. But damn, even the weirdest and most anti-commercial of bands gotta have their female followers, I suppose. “ …God… ” began with a slashing, repeated chord or whatever you’d call the combination of tones that kicked this one off. I was reminded of Eno’s oblique strategy card, “Repetition is a form of change,” a notion that Eno pioneered and that Swans have seemingly taken to another level. No one would be able to lose themselves in this kind of sonic overload if it was truly just one continuous, unvarying tone but, the fact is, Gira’s band conjure a gargantuan symphony of strident yet structured noisetronica that is ferociously willful and ultimately transfixing. The crowd was apparently riveted, although one girl sitting next to me was peacefully reading a paperback novel half the time, and I wondered about her temperament. I wouldn’t have been able to get through a single page of any book with this kinda music in the background. Gira has a trademark way of holding his hands out to each side, shaking them a little, symmetrically, sometimes with eyes closed. He’s a curious figurehead with his long hair and piercing gaze, and seems genuinely appreciative that he gets to do this sort of thing. My companion and I chatted about how this sort of music can only exist and, in fact, progress, if its makers are utterly serious and committed to what they do. Not an issue at all with Swans. The cacophonous “The Apostate” was next, and it was thunderous, with atonal chord play, primal sludgy ambience and a sound that struck my ears as “Da U WOOM/ Da U WOOM!” It went on for a long, long time and, again, I couldn’t help watching the Ready Room patrons, most of whom watched with rapt attention and, a few of whom attempted to move their bodies in one way or another to this crazed sound. I wouldn’t want to hear this sort of thing every day, but experiencing it live was a pretty singular experience. Something almost approaching “tonal variety” came with the song “Just A Little Boy,” which made me think of the eerie Talking Heads song, “The Overload.” Straight-up dirge-y angst, the lyrics go, “Now I sleep in the belly of woman/And I sleep in the belly of man/And I sleep in the belly of rhythm/And I sleep in the belly of love.” Maybe not manifesto territory here, but Gira is clearly saying SOMETHING, and trying to do so in the context of a long, assaultive drone makes it brave and interesting. It was actually one of the more emotionally resonant moments of the evening. Fire trucks appeared in fromt of the Ready Room two different times, once early in the evening, and once during “Don’t Go,” when the flashing red lights got the attention of anyone near the windows (including yours truly) and made me wonder whether a fire code violation had occurred, or whether the crew outside had been tipped off about something that needed to be “watched” at this show. No doubt the attendance was amazing; the line waiting to get into the RR was thrice longer than I had been anticipating. Gira gets good publicity. Anyway, the sound slabs during this number were particularly intense, with two or three bass notes played insistently while granite chunks of guitar, percussion and keys were hurled out into the crowd with abandon. My mind wandered (and a few Shock Top drafts added splendidly to the mood), and I thought that if Gira’s story was ever made into a movie, either Michael Madsen or Guy Pearce would have to be cast as the lead. Scruffy intensity was definitely called for. The one-two climactic punch of “Bring the Sun/Black Hole Man” was sometimes evocative and haunting, sometimes poundingly nasty, with lyrics almost impossible to decipher (although I’d swear I heard the phrase “Joseph is riding” once or twice). But, hey, lyrics are not the point of a Swans song. Immersive surrender to the darkest of dark waves is more in order. And, actually, I left in admiration for the perverse, primal simplicity of what Swans have to offer. Though there is little pleasure or comfort to be had in a show like this, the catharsis is real, and the visceral release is palpable. It’s important for music to stake out EDGES to explore, places where few dare go and declare, “Okay, this is what’s out here in THIS place, check it out if you’re so inclined.” I’m grateful to have experienced that thing that Swans do, even if I’ll be scratching my head for a long time over what it means, and how that girl could’ve gotten through a good portion of her book with Swans as the background soundtrack. Each to their own in this world, truly… DO THE ARCHITECTURAL WATUSI Live Music Reviews \| Kevin Renick \| June 26, 2014 \| Ambient Music Avant-Garde Music Electronic Music Experimental Music Jamie Stewart Live Music Michael Gira Minimalist Music Rock Music Saint Louis Swans The Ready Room Xiu Xiu SWANS: TO BE KIND (YOUNG GOD RECORDS; 2014) Have you ever liked something so much that you have a hard time describing it to your friends? Yeah, me, too. As a matter of fact, I’m finding it really difficult to put words and phrases in an order that will convey how utterly smitten I am with the new Swans record, TO BE KIND. To say that it’s “awesome” may just be the understatement of the century and, anything I do say will not give the sprawling (over two hours on two CDs or three records… there’s also a “deluxe edition,” which features a live DVD), majestic beast its just deserts. However, that is my job, so I’m going to try, song by song, to describe the wonders that are Swans’ TO BE KIND. Forgive me for the comparative shopping that I offer in an effort to give you, at the very least, a small reference point in the history of music that you may better grasp the scope of what Michael Gira and band have accomplished here. Swans (publicity photo) The first disc starts with “Screen Shot,” a minimalist, loopy (as in circumlocutious) track with a great poly-rhythmic drum coda that turns into an unrelenting cacophony of buzzing guitars a little over six minutes in. Gira’s vocals here remind me of Mark E Smith’s very early work with the Fall. Referencing another avant legend, “Screen Shot” very well could have been the great, lost Residents song. “Just a Little Boy (For Chester Burnett)” is a much harsher affair. This is the Swans sound that I was introduced to, lo, these many years ago. The next track, “A Little God In My Hands,” is the funk number. Imagine a brasher, much more abrasive Public Image Limited. “Bring the Sun” is paired with “ToussaintL’Ouverture,” but don’t feel like you’re getting slighted by this coupling… the track is right at 34 minutes long. Now that is bang for your buck! But… is it any good? Let’s examine, shall we? “Bring the Sun” is a shamanistic “Black Juju” filtered through the Cult stopping by for a drink at a Doors reunion at Morrison’s grave, with liberal doses of trance-inducing Middle Eastern chanting. As the name implies, “Toussaint L’Ouverture” is a Satanic church service evoking the name of the Black Napoleon, leader of the 1791 slave revolt in what would become Haiti. Think of it as the New Orleans Hoodoo soundtrack for the Zombie Apocalypso, with disturbing slices of buzz and drone and clatter to up the creep factor. This single, 34 minute track is never dull and never lags; it is as compelling a listen as anything on the album. To follow that up with the shortest song of this collection to end disc one may seem a little odd, but… we are talking about Michael Gira and Swans! “Some Things We Do” clocks in at an economical five minutes. The already claustrophobic feel of the track is enhanced by the low key arrangement, with Julia Kent’s strings adding an odd sense of dread. The song is a litany of, well, some things we do and Gira’s droning vocal delivery is further enhanced by Little Annie’s haunting voice shadowing his own. “She Loves Us” kicks off disc number two. The first four or five minutes of the piece is yet another minimalist blast of metallic power, featuring Residents-like vocals during the chorus. This leads into an evil sounding instrumental section, very reminiscent of the instrumental section of “Dream Lover” from the 1980 Plasmatics album NEW HOPE FOR THE WRETCHED (in that version, all five members of the band recorded a solo in different rooms… without knowing what the others were playing… it was a beautiful, discordant racket!). The final half of the track slowly settles into the main theme in the form of another mantric, slightly Asian sounding underbelly with a heavily processed tack piano repeating the hypnotic coda. Again, I am reminded of Public Image, with strong vocal and bass similarities, as well as guitars that slash and buzz throughout. A shaker fades in and out of the mix adding to the brutal cacophony of sound, with the final minute and a half coming on like Alice Cooper’s “Killer.” Next, “Kristen Supine” is ten minutes of an ever-tightening web of nightmare-inducing white noise drone from a variety of stringed instruments, guitar and violin being the most prominent. In an album of minimalist performances, the vocals here give the term a new meaning. “Oxygen” is a ludicrously over-the-top James Brown funk workout. And, isn’t that always the best kind? An odd Bedouin throat-chanting kind of thing opens “Nathalie Neal.” Layers of equally odd instrumentation are added – including a repeating guitar riff that could have come from an early Queen record, bells, timbrels and similar percussion instruments, a voice that sounds like an English schoolmarm teaching her students a dance – before the drums and a squadron of swirling, dive-bombing guitars turn up the heat. The title track (“To Be Kind,” in case you’ve forgotten) features an almost recognizable song structure (what could be considered a ballad) before devolving into an angry crescendo of noise over the last couple of minutes. The lyrics, like the first part of the song, are kinda starry-eyed love song stuff. The dichotomy of this track against the sheer brutality of the rest of the album is as jarring as anything else. So, there you go. Like the album, it wasn’t easy, but I tried to give you a feel of what TO BE KIND is like. It will most certainly make, not just my top ten of 2014, but most such year-end lists… and, deservedly so. DO THE ARCHITECTURAL WATUSI Music Reviews \| Darren Tracy \| June 15, 2014 \| Avant-Garde Music Julia Kent Michael Gira Minimalist Music Rock Music Swans 156: TAKING A LOOK AT A MOMENT LOST (CHONDRITIC SOUND CASSETTE EP; 2013) So… ya say that you were the only guy on your block (in your town?… in your state?) that bought Lou Reed’s METAL MACHINE MUSIC and actually played it more than once and – above all else – understood it? Okay, tough guy, have I got a release for you – the latest in minimalist metal from Adel Souto, a self-described “writer, musician and troublemaker,” whose musical nom de plume is 156. TAKING A LOOK AT A MOMENT LOST has a pots and pans, anvils and chains, everything-in kind of sound, very percussive in the best possible all-metallic way. This is the heaviest metal I’ve heard since “Weapon Training,” the opening track on Throbbing Gristle’s THEE PSYCHICK SACRIFICE in 1982! 156 mastermind Adel Souto (uncredited photo) Souto’s web-site (www.adelsouto.com) calls his 156 alter ego an “industrial junkyard outfit.” Okay… works for me. Whatever you wanna call it, TAKING A LOOK… is totally abrasive and gratingly beautiful. “Fading Images” starts things off with tinkling chimes, reverberated and phased into a ringing background drone, with a creep-inducing disembodied chant that may keep you up way past your bedtime. On “And the Crowd Calls For His Head,” the drone takes on the wail of a ship’s call horn, while the percussive impetus seems to be coming from finger cymbals and the hinges of large metal doors. “Expand and Contract” takes the previous track and ratchets the noise up to 11 before morphing into “Leaving Without Dinner,” a more sedate track, with chimes, gongs, cymbals and what appears to be rattling bones. For only the second time, the sound barrier is broken on “Blasting Away,” with what sounds like a kettle drum or large trash barrel crashing through the less-than-two-minute piece. “Compression” could be the same instrument but, as the name implies, run through a (possibly analog) sound compressor. The dynamics of the track lay within the silences. The final tracks work as sort of triptych of loud/soft/softer blasts of droning background noises and clangorous percussion. “The Midnight Hour (May Day)” sounds like metal-on-metal, run through that compressor with echo effects seemingly melting the “beats” together in a hypnotic dissonance. “About To Kowtow” is quieter and sounds very much like an anvil, a dishwasher and a metal sander vying for attention under an incessant headache-inducing whistle. “The Midnight Hour (All Souls Day)” is, perhaps, the quietest track here, starting with the sounds of what could be religious censers being lit by matches before erupting into a dive-bombing white noise cacophony of cicadas. So, if you’ve got the guts for this kind of music (or if you’re an adventurous soul), you’d better get your order in fast… TAKING A LOOK AT A MOMENT LOST is released in a limited edition of 100 here: store.chondriticsound.com. Don’t dawdle! DO THE ARCHITECTURAL WATUSI Music Reviews \| Darren Tracy \| March 3, 2014 \| 156 Adel Souto Cassette Only Release EP Experimental Music Industrial Music Limited Edition Minimalist Music FIREHORSE: PILLS FROM STRANGERS (SELF-RELEASED EP; 2013) Firehorse is, essentially, the vehicle which singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Leah Siegel uses to drive her tunes. This short (seven songs in less than 27 minutes) release is an odd conglomeration of indie rock and pop excess – think Lady Gaga channeling Liz Phair with a dash of Pink for just the right dose of snottiness and a dollop of Tom Waits for just the right amount of strange. All of this is over a new wavey, synth-fueled bed that brings to mind the good (Gary Numan) and the bad (Peaches, referenced here just to keep the band honest and making a concerted effort not to swerve in that direction) of the genre. PILLS FROM STRANGERS is the follow-up to the band’s 2011 debut, AND SO THEY RAN FASTER… and features the same players (Siegel, drummer Brian Wolfe, bassist Tim Luntzel and guitarist Steve Elliot) with the addition of keyboardist/programmer Mendeley Wells, whose presence is felt immediately on the quirky opener, “Bloodstream,” with its bizarre, blippy synthesizer coda that could be majorly annoying. Toss in a delivery of the line “Get in my bloodstream” that immediately conjurs up visions of Mike Myers and “Get in my belly!” and the song comes very close to tanking in a disastrous, Peaches kind of way. But, you know what? It works, thanks in part to several other attributes, including the lyrics. A fun way to kick things off! Firehorse’s Leah Siegel (photo credit: WILL O’HARE) The new wave synth pattern and drumming are the real highlights of the throwback sound of “Good,” a nifty little number that has that certain something that makes it immediately appealing, if not exceptional. “Wave” is the first song on the disc that would actually prompt me to buy the thing. Again, a bouncy new wave vibe turns into the perfect setting for Leah Siegel’s Siouxsie Sioux-cum-Kate Bush vocal delivery. The first two and a quarter minutes of “Any Other Day,” with Leah’s soulful gospel inflections and a choir behind her totally makes the tune work. When the full instrumentation is introduced, the transition to the rather menacing final minute is quite a fine piece of musical structuring. Really nice! The metallic clang and sparse percussion of “Scarecrow” transforms the tune into a minimalist nightmare. Siegel’s lyrics and voice are perfectly menacing. Without a doubt, this is the single most impressive song on the record! Though not as overtly ominous as the previous track, “Walls” keeps the quality high and the instrumentation stripped to a bare minimum, with a nice acoustic lead driving the tune. “Fool” maintains the minimalist feel going with a strange funk vibe, evoked more than anything by Leah’s vocal performance… kinda like a soulful Nikka Costa thing filtered through Prince at his most funky purpleness. I do like this record, but… I can’t help wondering what an entire album of material like the last three… make that four… songs, ’cause “Any Other Day” has the same less-is-more ambiance that seems to propel Leah’s vocals to whole new level. PILLS FROM A STRANGER is available at the usual download places and at the band’s website, thisisfirehorse.com. Physical copies of AND SO THEY RAN FASTER… are also available from their site. Go ye forth and consume, my brethren and… uh… sistren! DO THE ARCHITECTURAL WATUSI Music Reviews \| Darren Tracy \| September 24, 2013 \| Alternative Rock Brian Wolfe EP Firehorse Leah Siegel Mendeley Wells Minimalist Music Pop Music Steve Elliot Tim Luntzel	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6373
__label__cc	0.530111	0.469889	Director: James Whitehill Actors: Charles Abomeli, Christopher Hunter, Emily Swain, Georgina Jane, Jonathan Coote, Kerry Rousell, Kevin Manteaw, Michael J. Ansley, Miranda Horn, Philip Ridout, Susan Piper Keywords:The 12 After his wife is murdered by street punks, a pacifistic New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad, prowling the streets for would-be muggers after dark. A man is released from prison to help American and Chinese authorities pursue a mysterious cyber criminal. The dangerous search leads them from Chicago to Hong Kong. A couple of master thieves find themselves trapped within a house they intended to rob, only to discover they’ve inadvertently wandered into the lair of a deranged serial killer. Alex is a divorced father and overstressed executive. His daily routine is work, work, work. Tonight, Alex is in real hurry and due to meet a beautiful young stranger… who… A troubled actor, a television show runner, and an acclaimed videogame designer find their lives intertwining in mysterious and unsettling ways. Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Thriller Paranoia and fear set in and five friends begin to turn on each other when they must hole up in a deserted holiday home after a botched robbery. The Legend of Bloody Mary Ryan has been plagued with nightmares since the night his sister Amy went missing 8 years earlier after playing the game “Bloody Mary.” Amy had stumbled onto a website on… This searing British thriller follows Flash (Dylan Duffus), who’s safeguarding his buddy Angel’s (Yohance Watson) cash until his release from prison. Now Angel is out — and Flash is 100… Genre: Crime, Documentary, Drama, Thriller A Surrogate’s Nightmare Money Train A vengeful New York transit cop decides to steal a trainload of subway fares; his foster brother, a fellow cop, tries to protect him. Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller Two dysfunctional couples are terrorized by a group of violent individuals during a vacation at a modern desert home. The true story of the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken, the grandson of the founder of the Heineken brewery, and his driver. They were released after a ransom of 35 million…	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6379
__label__wiki	0.574747	0.574747	A documentary portrait chronicling the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America’s most famous sex therapist. As her 90th birthday approaches, Dr. Ruth revisits her painful past and her career at the forefront of the sexual revolution. Director: Ryan White Actors: Ari Einliger, Dahlia Salem, Helen Singer Kaplan, Joan Rivers, John Lollos, Jonathan Capehart, Leora Einleger, Pierre Lehu, Skurte, Susan Brown, Walter Nothmann Keywords:Ask Dr. Ruth Lauf Junge lauf Run Boy Run is the true story of Jurek, an eight-year-old boy, who escapes from the Warsaw ghetto, then manages to survive in the woods and working as a farmhand,… Genre: Action, Biography, Drama, War Story of Linda Lovelace, who is used and abused by the porn industry at the behest of her coercive husband, before taking control of her life. Genre: Biography, Drama The Theory of Everything is the extraordinary story of one of the world’s greatest living minds, the renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, who falls deeply in love with fellow Cambridge student… Based on a true story. A young boxer, Emilio, from the wrong side of the tracks with big dreams of winning the Golden Gloves boxing championship, finds himself at a… Genre: Action, Adventure, Biography, Drama, Sport Television made him famous, but his biggest hits happened off screen. Television producer by day, CIA assassin by night, Chuck Barris was recruited by the CIA at the height of… Genre: Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller 1183 AD: King Henry II’s three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won’t commit to a choice. They and his wife variously plot to force him. Finding Neverland is an amusing drama about how the story of Peter Pan and Neverland came to be. During a writing slump play writer J.M. Barrie meets the widowed Sylvia… Genre: Biography, Drama, Family Inherit the Wind This gripping adaptation of the Jerome Lawrence-Robert E. Lee play examines an issue that still causes great controversy: the role religion should play in the schools. We are with Pasolini during the last hours of his life, as he talks with his beloved family and friends, writes, gives a brutally honest interview, shares a meal with… Anna Nicole Born Vickie Lynn Hogan, she had a son at 18, became a stripper at 20, and married a billionaire at 26. Sheer determination turned her into Anna Nicole Smith, playmate,… A drama centered on the relationship between Phil Spector and defense attorney Linda Kenney Baden while the music business legend was on trial for the murder of Lana Clarkson. Genre: Biography, Drama, Music, TV Movie F for Franco Filmmaker and art theorist Dr. Francisco J. Ricardo delves into the creative mind of the multi-faceted James Franco in this innovative documentary or film essay. As the two converse on… Trailer: Ask Dr. Ruth	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6380
__label__wiki	0.603253	0.603253	SAM TOLES “I am so glad we could attract Sam to join MGM. He is an innovative thinker and has his finger on the pulse of what’s next.” – Mark Burnett, MGM’s President, Television Group Sam Toles is MGM’s Senior Vice President of Digital & New Platforms. In this newly created position, Toles leads the studio’s efforts around digital native content development and distribution. These efforts include leveraging existing MGM IP as well as creating new IP, working closely with theatrical, scripted, unscripted and distribution teams, to create a variety of new programming that is customized for the needs of emerging digital platforms. Toles previous role was Senior Vice President, General Manager of Vimeo’s Entertainment Group where he directed all aspects of programing for the global video sharing platform, with a reach to over 250 million unique viewers each month. Under Sam’s leadership Vimeo launched its first slate of original programming including HBO’s High Maintenance, the Emmy-nominated Garfunkel and Oats: Trying to be Special and the Oscar-nominated animated short Pear Cider and Cigarettes. A 20-year veteran of the entertainment industry, Toles’ career began in theatrical marketing at New Line Cinema and Warner Brothers, followed by home entertainment marketing roles at Paramount Pictures and Rhino. Sam then joined Fremantle Media as Vice President of Business Development overseeing media licensing for their extensive stable brands including American Idol, America’s Got Talent and The Price Is Right. Toles also served as Vice President of Content Strategy for Gaiam, where he built the foundation and content strategy for the company’s widely distributed digital SVOD service, Gaia. Sam will be hosting a Roundtable at this years SCREEN FOREVER Conference. SVP, Digital & New Platforms In Conversation with Sam Toles Conference Halls 1 & 2, Level 2 VIEW PROFILE + MIKE COWAP “I am so glad we could attract Sam to join MGM. He is an innovative thinker and has his finger on the pulse of what’s next.” – Mark Burnett, MGM’s President, Television Group Sam Toles is MGM’s Senior Vice President of Digital & New Platforms. In this newly created position, Toles leads the studio’s efforts […] Cult Classic Reboots, Retro Mania and Nostalgia Narratives ANTONY I. GINNANE MICHAEL RYMER HELEN BOWDEN DEANNE WEIR Remakes are all the rage. Why has there been such an upsurge on our screens this year? Why does the audience want to be back in the day? Is it just nostalgia, or is there something deeper going on? Five filmmakers explain why they have reincarnated past classics. Speakers: Antony Ginnane – President, FG Film Productions […]	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6383
__label__wiki	0.702066	0.702066	Josh Campton I’m Joshua Campton, a Larrakia, saltwater- crocodile man from Darwin. I’m an artist; dancer and poet. I like to make my poems come alive in my dance. I create art from my passions. My first work was called, ‘What Bird is That?’ I love birds. I’ve always studied what birds look like, how they sound and how they move. I wanted to create a work to express that. I like to make my audience feel the sounds, the beats and poetry in my art. I get joy and happiness from sharing my art. My dream is to make a dance film, it will be a challenge but will give me the opportunity to get more experience. Josh Campton is a Larrakia (N.T), Wadaman /Karajarri (W.A) man and he also has connections to Western Victoria. He has ancestors who came to Australia in the 1800’s from Ireland, China, Germany, Japan, England, the Philippines and Scotland. Josh is a dancer, poet and actor. He also makes films, creates music, choreographs work, and paints. He performs with Kurruru Performing Arts, No Strings Attached and studies film and new media and performing arts at Tutti Arts. He has performed in Darwin, Adelaide, Sydney, Perth and Melbourne, and appears in a number of films including ‘Lost in Confusionʼ (2011/12), ‘Mauriceʼs Symphonyʼ (2015/16) and ‘Jeremy the Dudʼ (2017). Josh was awarded an Australia Council Jump Mentoreeship in 2012. Josh was a writer for ‘The Performance Encyclopaediaʼ at the Australian Theatre Forum in 2017. His own film, ‘The Landscape Diariesʼ featuring his poetry and dance will be released shortly. Josh’s poem from a Writing me workshop Josh’s Me Map from a Writing Me workshop Back to Writing Me Pieces by this writer Protected: My Little Sweet Nightmare Protected: The Ghost Inside	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0028.json.gz/line6393

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